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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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Specialized Summer Camps
Does your child need a specialized programs? Aspen Education Group has summer programs for many different needs, from wilderness therapy for behavioral issues to adventure camps for kids with autism, ADHD, Asperger's syndrome, PDD, and even weight loss adventure camps. Please call to learn more.(866) 845-1389
Boarding Summer Schools
Therapeutic boarding schools can give your child a jump on next year.
Enroll this summer to catch up credits!
Therapeutic boarding schools help teens with behavioral and emotional issues, learning differences, and social problems. The following schools offer year round admissions allowing you to enroll your child this summer:
Aspen Ranch
Turn-About Ranch
New Leaf Academy
Academy at Swift River
Stone Mountain School
Copper Canyon Academy
Wilderness Works!
Is your teen struggling with behavioral and emotional issues that are prohibiting him or her from growing into a mature young adult with a positive future?
Wilderness programs have been proven to help troubled teens. Get the help your teenager needs to today to get them back on the right track!
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