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SUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS PREVIEW SPECIAL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT BY TAYLOR O’CONNOR
THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN OUR COMPREHENSIVE SUMMER CAMP LIST.
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arents and kids are in the midst of school projects, tests and afterschool activities. Soon, however, it will get warmer and the air will smell of chlorine and sunscreen. It’s time to consider the summer plans, from family vacations to camps. Here is a list of fun summer camps for all interests. From robotbuilding to performing on stage, there is something for every child.
GOODEN SCHOOL
The Gooden Summer School offers full-day, arts, nature and science, sports, enrichment and academics. The Gooden Summer Program is open to all students from kindergarten through eighth grade. It offers a rich variety of classes in academic subjects, music, art, STEAM, ISEE/HSPT test prep and sports that provide students with appealing choices for a fun and productive summer. Age range: entering kindergarten through eighth grade. Dates: June 22 to July 3, July 6 to July 24. Times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extended day time: 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Tuition is $135-$150 per class per session with a 10% early-bird discount through March 27, registration deadline. THE GOODEN SCHOOL, 192 N. BALDWIN AVENUE, SIERRA MADRE, 626-3552410, LTORTELL@GOODENSCHOOL.ORG, GOODENSUMMERSCHOOL.ORG.
SCI-ARC, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE DESIGN IMMERSION DAY, FULL-DAY ARTS
Design Immersion Days (DID) at SCI-Arc is a four-week, precollege summer program for students interested in creating projects for a portfolio and exploring careers in architecture and design. DID students create projects alongside leading architects and designers, learn 2-D and 3-D design software, and visit iconic sites and studios throughout Los Angeles. Age range: 14 to 18. Offered: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 22 to July 18. Tuition: $3,350. Registration deadline: Rolling. SCI-ARC, 960 E. THIRD STREET, LOS ANGELES, 213-356-5320, ADMISSIONS@ SCIARC.EDU, SCIARC.EDU/DID 22 | ARROYO | 04.20
JOHN MUIR HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE MAGNET
Its early college partnership with Pasadena City College allows motivated students to earn up to two years of college credits tuition free along with their high school diploma. Courses are offered in an on-campus PCC satellite building during the school day. Students also enroll in one of three schoolwide college and career academies—Arts, Entertainment and Media; Business and Entrepreneurship; Engineering and Environmental Science. Each academy provides opportunities for students to learn from leading industry partners who provide job shadows, internships, fieldtrips and guest speakers. Additionally, its renowned athletics programs and student leadership opportunities reflects its core principles of pride, tradition and excellence. Kids’ future begins here. Sign up for a tour today. JOHN MUIR HIGH SCHOOL, 1905 N. LINCOLN AVENUE, PASADENA. CONTACT GRETCHEN PINTO, 626-396-5600, EXT. 82020, PUSD.US/MUIR.
ALTADENA ARTS MAGNET
At Altadena Arts Magnet, the dedicated teachers use evidencebased approaches to instruction, including Balanced Literacy and social-emotional learning, to provide a rigorous and nurturing education for students in grades pre-k to 5. Visual and performing arts are an integral part of its curriculum, boosting engagement and achievement. It provides weekly instruction in all five art forms—music, dance, visual arts, theater arts and media arts. Professional teaching artists also collaborate with teachers and a full-time, credentialed arts specialist to integrate arts and academics into every classroom, every day. Additionally, its campus offers a French dual-language immersion option wherein students become bilingual, biliterate, bicognitive, culturally sensitive learners. These amazing opportunities are offered to students for free. Come see how valuable free can be. Sign up for a tour today. ALTADENA ARTS MAGNET, 743 E. CALAVERAS STREET, ALTADENA. CONTACT BENITA SCHECKEL 626-396-5650, EXT. 14099.
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