CAMPCENTRAL2016 February/March 2016 33 ACADEMIES Academic Study Associates Summerfuel. Stanford University, Stanford. 800/752-2250. www.asaprograms. com. Learn business and leadership skills for socially conscious entrepreneurs. 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. Various locations. 408/409-6596. 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. San Mateo County Community College District. 650/574-6149. www.smccd.edu/ bapa. Camps offer programs in math, language arts, history, fitness, sports and aquatics. Grades: 6-9. De Anza College Extended Year. Various locations. 408/864-5300. www.extendedyear.deanza.edu. Summer enrichment program focuses on promoting enjoyable learning. Grades: 1-10. Emerson School 2800 W. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto 650/424-1267, www.headsup.org Hacienda School 3800 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton 925/485-5750, www.headsup.org Overview: Write Now! Week-long summer programs allow students to expand writing and presentation skills in a camp-like setting. Expository Writing focuses on writing mechanics and preparing prose forms used in school assignments, while Creative Writing encourages the development of self-expression and imagination. Presentation Techniques develops public speaking skills, with an emphasis this year on the use of persuasive appeals, tools and techniques. Camps run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free extended care available 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (The same courses are also offered at Emerson’s sister school, Hacienda School, in Pleasanton, July 18-August 5.) Grades: 2-8 Dates: July 11-29 Rates: One week, $500; two weeks, $950; each additional week, $400 Enrollment deadline: Open until full Fusion Academy Los Gatos, 408/354-0743 Palo Alto, 650/857-0634 San Mateo, 650/312-8305 www.fusionacademy.com Overview: Fusion Academy is a revolutionary accredited private middle and high school where oneto one classrooms unlock academic potential. Fusion’s personalized 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, 6-12; tutoring, K-through college. Dates: Student-determined Rates: Vary by program Enrollment: Year-round The Great Books Summer Program. Stanford University. 866/480-7323. www.greatbookssummer. com. Authors and educators join students in discussions on great works of literature. Grades: 6-12. SUMMER CAMPS THAT MAKE THE GRADE BY LORRAINE GABBERT ISTOCKPHOTO/ IS_IMAGESOURCE
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