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Gain the College Edge With an Academic Camp

With the college admissions process becoming increasingly more demanding, some students are turning to academic summer camps to gain an edge. While it may seem that a camp offering such classes as math and science is simply an extension of school, it is far more than that. Academic camps, held on college and university campuses, can offer challenging instruction by top-notch teachers - along with life skills that can be taken back to the classroom and home. Specific benefits of attendance at an academic camp are:

• Honing critical thinking skills in order to solve problems.


• Learning life skills such as note taking and study techniques, test preparation and communication.


• Exploring areas of interest not offered in school, such as public speaking or designing a website.


• Practicing independent living skills to develop a greater sense of self-responsibility and accountability.


• Developing leadership skills.

Academic camps are beneficial for all levels of students, but research has shown that they are especially helpful for those with poor self-esteem, lack of motivation or less-than-good grades. Many of these students experience academic success at camp and carry it over to school once they return home.

If your child is worried about losing a summer of fun to an academic camp, he needn't be. Most academic camps have a healthy dose of traditional camp fun in addition to academics.

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