LOCATION
4207 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jessica Dougherty Senior High School Coordinator
High School
2672952384jdougherty@walnuthillcollege.eduSummer Institute Week One 2025
Description
Take a trip around the world without leaving the City of Philadelphia! Each July Walnut Hill College opens our kitchens, dining rooms and dorms to high school juniors (Class of 2026) for a three days, two nights action packed Summer Institute. During the day students are submersed in the hospitality industry taking classes in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts and Hospitality Management. Each night is a night on the town to see what the lovely City of Philadelphia has to offer. It all concludes the last night when family and friends return to enjoy a Family Festival that showcases what each student learned during their three days on campus. And one of the best parts, no parents! (Even though you are fully chaperoned by WHC staff and faculty).
Summer Institute is now SOLD OUT! There is a waitlist if space becomes available and done on a first come first served bases. Please reach out to Mrs. Jessica Dougherty if you would like to be put on the waitlist at jdougherty@walnuthillcollege.edu
Questions & Answers
Summer Institute is geared towards the Class of 2026 or juniors entering their senior year. It's a fun opportunity to explore the different majors here at WHC as well as meet students from not only the tri state area but also from across the country.
At this time it is 595 per student.
Registration opens on Wednesday July 9th at 8am. There is parking on campus for parents/guardians dropping off students.
The Family Celebration occurs on the final day of the Summer Institute, Friday July 11th at 5:30pm. Each student gets two tickets for the event. Invitees will receive an email to register for the event where we will ask for allergies and food restrictions for each guest. If you do not receive this form, please contact Ms. Dougherty.
We will be sad to miss you at the event. But we will take photos that will help you hear about the fun at the event. All students must be picked up after the family celebration no later than than 6:30pm on Friday night.
Below is a suggested packing list.
- 1 piece of luggage w/ ID tag
- Alarm clock
- Pillow and light blanket. Sheets will be provided for your twin bed
- Towel(s) for 3 days
- Prescription medications, aspirin, Tylenol etc.
- Staff is not permitted to dispense any over-the-counter medications to students.
- Cosmetics/toiletries, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, etc.
- Camera; cell phone (chargers)
- Spending Money
Appropriate casual clothing for 3 days. Please note: Tank tops/halters and crop tops or sandals/flip flops are not permitted.
Kitchen Dress Code:
- Long, black pants,
- closed toe non-slip shoes or sneakers,
- white T-shirts.
- Please note: No shorts, capris, sandals, or high heels are allowed to be worn in the kitchens.
Students are asked to arrive on day one in kitchen attire.
Dinners & evening events attire:
First Night: Dave and Busters, Causal clothing: i.e. jeans, shorts, sneakers and such. (No pajamas)
Second Night: Evening Formal Dinner
- For gentlemen: slacks and a jacket or collared shirt.
- For ladies: a dress or a blouse worn with slacks or a skirt (nice sandals permitted for the evening out).
Third Night: Family Celebration Dinner
Students will be in their kitchen attire. They will be actively cooking and serving the event so should wear black pants and white chef coats. (But have a white button down shirt as back up.)
We ask that family members and guests dress in business casual for the event.
