CAMPCEN TRAL 2017 SUMMER CAMPS THAT MAKE THE GRADE February/March 2017 33 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. 1430 Palm Drive, Burlingame. 650/921-2688. www.advacademy. com. Camps include math, English/grammar, Little Dragons and Edu-Gators. Grades: PreK-12. Bay Areas Chess Summer Camps. 2050 Concourse drive #42, San Jose. 408/409-6956. 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. Customized programs with drop-in availability throughout the summer. Grades 6-12. 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 Harker School Preschool Campus (Ages 3-5) 4525 Union Ave., San Jose, 408/553-5700 Lower School Campus (K-5) 4300 Bucknall Road., San Jose, 408/871-4600 Middle School Campus (6-8) 3800 Blackford Ave., San Jose, 408/248-2510 Upper School Campus (9-12) 500 Saratoga Ave., San Jose, 408/249-2510 www.harker.org Overview: When the school year ends, there are still lots of opportunities for academic improvement and recreational fun at The Harker School. A special program for preschoolers allows little kids to enjoy their summer with art, music and STEM classes, while children in grades K-grade 5 may partake in Summer Camp+, a program designed to improve math and language arts skills or literature knowledge. The Summer Institute provides rigorous for-credit and non-credit academics for students in grades 6-12, and many youth travel to San Jose to learn or improve English skills at the English Language Institute. A non-competitive swim school, for children and adults, is also available for those who want to strengthen their swimming abilities. Grades: K-12 Dates: June 20-Aug. 5 Rates: Vary by program Enrollment deadline: Open until full 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. 408/429- 8880. www.lekhaink.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, ©SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/HURST PHOTO
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