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A+ Summer Achievement at Stanford!

Critical reading, research, logic and writing for advanced students

Location:

Stanford University

Ages:

Three Sessions: Middle School, High School, and Pre-College

Gender:

coed

Season:

2008 Session Dates

  • A+ Middle School (grades 6-8):
    August 3 - 9
  • A+ High School (grades 9-10):
    August 10 - 18
  • A+ Summer Pre-College (grades 11-12):
    August 6 - 18

    all sessions at Stanford University

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    Capacity:

    100

    Notes:

    3.0 GPA or equivalent required for admission

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    A+ Summer Program
    Our stimulating curriculum builds students’ proficiency in the logic, critical thinking,and writing skills that are essential for success in college and in high school.

    Three sessions for 6th-8th, 9th-10th and 11th-12th graders offer students challenging instruction and unique recreational activities while they experience a taste of college life at the prestigious Stanford University

  • A+ Summer Pre-College engages 11th and 12th grade students in college-level academic activities that build the critical thinking skills necessary for college.
    • A+ Summer Pre-College students will:
    1) Author a well-reasoned research report
    2) Conduct primary research including surveys, interviews, etc. and develop a bibliography of references
    3) Create an academic oral presentation to deliver the last day of camp

  • A+ Summer High School challenges 9th and 10th grade students with advanced academic activities that develop skills needed for high school success.
    • A+ Summer High School students will:
    1) Write a well-argued persuasive essay
    2) Read, analyze and discuss several major articles or a novel
    3) Solve advanced logic problems and puzzles, using math, reasoning, and teamwork skills

  • A+ Summer Middle School encourages 6th - 8th grade students in build upon their academic potential and develop a life long love of learning.
    • A+ Summer Middle School students will:
    1) Research social and environmental dilemmas and devise viable solutions, ultimately drafting a plan of action
    2) Read famous mysteries to build understanding of detecting literary clues and hints and create their own detective fiction stories
    3) Learn about significant inventors and inventions throughout history and create their own inventions

    3.0 GPA is required for all A+ Summer Programs

    For more information ...

    Visit A+ Summer Achievement at Stanford! at www.EducationUnlimited.com

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    What campers and families say:
    “The counselors were great, intelligent and charismatic- they made the experience fun.“  -Jeanne Muller, A+ Pre-College camper

    "I learned so much. It was also a great way to end summer.” – A+  High School Participant

    “The staff was exceptional- each and every one...bright, enthusiastic, upbeat and their love of children was obvious.” –Joanne Alex, Parent of A+ Middle School camper

    "I feel much more prepared for college level writing after spending time working on my paper with Dan and Cielle." A+ Pre-College Participant

    "You learn a lot more than you do in a week of school." - Marleyna Mohler, A+ Middle School camper





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