TRAL 2015 SUMMER CAMPS THAT MAKE THE GRADE February/March 2015 33 BY LORRAINE GABBERT ACADEMIES Academic Study Associates Summerfuel. Stanford University. 800/752-2250. www.asaprograms.com. Learn business and leadership skills to become a socially conscious entrepreneur. Grades: 9-12. American Advanced Academy. 1661 Fashion Island Blvd., San Mateo. 650/921-2688. www.advacademy. com. Camps include math, English/grammar, Little Dragons and Edu-Gators. Grades: PreK-12. Bay Areas Chess Summer Camps. 4423 Fortran Court, Suite 160, San Jose. 408/786-5515. www. BayAreaChess.com. Improve chess skills through a blend of academia and games. Ages: 5 and up. Challenger Schools. Various locations. www.challengerschool. com. From fantasy fun to kinder-prep, math, spelling, reading and writing, students learn while having fun. Grades: PreK-8. Classic Math School. Various Locations. 510/440- 0929; 650/224-4226. www.classicmath.org. Math classes range from basic math and algebra to geometry, trigonometry and calculus. Grades: 1-12. College for Kids. College of San Mateo. San Mateo. 650/574-6149. www.smccd.edu/collegeforkids. Camps offer programs in math, writing, Lego robotics, biology, art, acting and sports. Grades: 5-8. De Anza College Extended Year. Various locations. 408/864-5300. www.extendedyear.deanza.edu. Summer enrichment program. The focus of the summer program is on enjoyable learning. Grades: 1-10. Fusion Academy Los Gatos, 408/354-0743 Palo Alto, 866/514-7520 San Mateo, 650/312-8305 www.fusionacademy.com Overview: Fusion Academy is a revolutionary, accredited private middle and high school where one-to-one classrooms unlock academic potential. Fusion’s flexible scheduling creates a summer school that won’t disrupt families’ summer plans or enjoyment. Students can enroll at any time and take classes at a time of day that’s best for them. Whether students want to catch up, get ahead or take a class for fun, Fusion has them covered. They can earn class credit with a great roster of electives including arts and music and test preparation. Curriculum and teaching styles are completely customized to each individual student, with just one student and one teacher per classroom. Grades: Summer courses, 6th through 12th grade; tutoring, K through college Dates: Student-determined Rates: Vary by program Enrollment: Year-round Girls Middle School. 3400 W. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto. 650/968.8338. www.girlsms.org. Camp is sure to spark each girl’s imagination while she discovers, builds and creates. Grades: 4-7. The Great Books Summer Program. Stanford University. 866-480-7323. www.greatbookssummer. com. Read and discuss literary works, write fiction and act in a Shakespeare play. Grades: 7-12. The Kings Academy. 562 N. Britton Ave. Sunnyvale. 408/481-9900. www.tka.org. Classes from debate, creative writing and English to math, computers and sign language. Grades: 7-12. Lekha Publishers. Various locations. 408/439-0422. www.lekhapublishers.com. Youth learn creative and essay writing, public speaking and to create a book. Grades: 2-12. Lydian Academy. 815 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/321-0550. www.lydianacademy.com. Courses include English, math, science, foreign languages, arts and college prep. Grades: 7-12. Montecito School Enrichment Camp. 1468 Grant Road, Los Altos. 650/968-5957. www.montecitopreschool. com. Creative, fun and engaging summer activities for children. Ages: 2-10. Russian School of Mathematics. Various locations. 877/300-6090. www.russianschool.com. Intensive math enrichment summer programs. Grades: 1-10. ©SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/HURST PHOTO
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