Second SYLP Summer Camp takes place in Delaware
In June, the second SYLP Summer Camp took place on the University of Delaware's campus.
The five-day camp, led by professors of economics Carlos Asarta and Roger Butters, focused on economics education and youth leadership. The participating students attended 50-minute sessions throughout the morning and afternoon, before social activities during the evening that included trips to the UDairy Creamery, an Aberdeen IronBirds baseball game and an escape room.
Funding for the camp is provided by Rob and Kathy Siegfried, their generous gift providing for instructors, guest speakers, campus housing, resident assistants, meals, transportation and extracurricular activities.
“It is critically important for our youth to understand the basics of economics and, particularly, the functioning of different market structures. During this week, we support their development so that they begin transforming themselves into better individual leaders to enrich their lives and inspire positive change in their communities,” said Carlos Asarta, the James B. O’Neill director of the CEEE and professor of economics. “The generous and visionary support we receive from Rob and Kathy Siegfried allows us to offer a first-class summer camp, bringing national leaders in economics education and leadership to campus to work with the students.”
Other instructors and presenters included veteran and UD staff member Dennis Derr and Donald J. Puglisi Professor of Finance Laura Field, as well as two UD Lerner graduates Josh Dalton and David Mahon, who earned their doctoral degrees in economics education. SYLP partners Megan Davis, Nick Enos, and Dylan Gerstley also participated in the week’s activities, along with UD resident assistant and rising senior Jenna Demaio, a public policy and administration major.
You can read more about this event on UD CEEE's website.
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