ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Ann and Nate Levine Academy Leadership Camp
Ages: 9-12.
Where: Ann and Nate Levine Academy, 18011 Hillcrest.
When: June 16-27, July 28-Aug. 8. Two-week sessions, weekdays 9
a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $275.
Description: Students currently enrolled in a gifted-and-talented
program qualify for this camp, which offers training in problem-solving,
decision-making and conflict resolution, as well as group activities,
guest speakers and field trips.
Registration deadline: May 1.
Before- or after-care: Before-care available.
Contact: 972-248-3032.
Web site: www.levineacademy.org.
Brendan Court Summer Enrichment Program
Ages: Boys entering grades 7-8.
Where: St. Mark's School of Texas,
10600 Preston Road.
When: June 6-July 3. Four-week session, weekdays 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Description: Students receive 20 hours of instruction in
literature, math, science and social studies, and take part in other
activities such as writing workshops, model rocket building, computer
science and field trips. Instructors are current and former St. Mark's
students.
Contact: 214-346-8136.
Web site: www.smtexas.org.
College Prep 101
Ages: Entering grade 12.
Where: Girls to Women Health and Wellness, 17300 Preston Road,
Suite 160.
When: July 17, 9 a.m.-noon.
Cost: $50 per family.
Description: Doctors Susan Sugerman and Cathey Soutter discuss
issues faced by many college-bound young women and their parents. Topics
include roommate crises, the redefined parent-child relationship and
immunization recommendations.
Contact: 972-733-6565.
Web site: www.gtw-health.com.
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Summer Physics Camp at the University of Texas at Dallas is for girls entering grades 8-9. Michelle Swedlow, a camp instructor, prepared for an egg drop competition at a previous session.
Elissa Sommerfield's PSAT/SAT and ACT Prep
Ages: 14-18.
Where: 9636 Hollow Way.
When: May 1-Aug. 30. Twice-weekly sessions, weekdays 7-9:30 p.m.
and Saturdays
10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Check Web site for exact dates and times.
Cost: $200-$590.
Description: Workshop series coaches students in verbal, math and
writing skills critical in taking college entrance exams. In addition, a
study skills class is offered in August (dates and times TBA) for
students entering grades 5-12.
Contact: 214-363-7043.
Web site: www.elissasommerfield.com.
Entry to Engineering
and Computer Science
Ages: Entering grades 6-8.
Where: University of Texas at Arlington College of Engineering,
Nedderman Hall, 416 Yates, Arlington.
When: June 22-27. Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to
5 p.m., with Sunday orientation 6-8 p.m. and Friday evening awards
ceremony.
Cost: $200.
Description: Team projects and field trips to see area
engineering businesses introduce students to a variety of engineering
disciplines.
Registration deadline: April 18.
Contact: 817-272-3682.
Web site: www.uta.edu/engineering/summercamps.
Internal Drive Tech Camps
Ages: 7-17.
Where: Southern Methodist University; call for the specific
location on campus.
When: June 16-Aug. 1. One-week sessions, Monday-Thursday 9
a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $749.
Description: Cutting-edge computer camps offer a variety of
subjects, including movie editing, video game creation, Web design and
animation, robotics and more.
Before- or after-care: Extended classroom hours available.
Contact: 1-888-709-8324.
Web site: www.internaldrive.com.
The Language Conservatory Summer Language Camps
Ages: K-12.
Where: SpringPark Community Center,
3330 Springpark Way, Garland.
When: June 2-Aug. 8. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2
p.m.
Cost: $325, discounts for families with two or more children
attending.
Description: Immersion foreign language instruction in Spanish,
French, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and more. Also includes other
activities such as swimming and tennis.
Before- or after-care: Both available.
Contact: 972-202-2550.
Web site: www.languageconservatory.com.
Mad Science
Ages: 3-12.
Where: Various locations in Collin, Dallas and Denton counties.
Check Web site for details.
When: One-week sessions throughout the summer, half- and full-day
schedules available.
Cost: $160-$260.
Description: Campers engage in hands-on science-themed projects
and take home at least one completed project daily.
Before- or after-care: Both available.
Contact: 972-436-2500.
Web site: www.madscience.org/dallas or
www.madscience.org/dentoncounty.
New Math Experience: High School Summer Camp
Ages: High school students.
Where: University of Texas at Arlington, Pickard Hall, 411 S.
Nedderman, Arlington.
When: July 14-18. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-noon.
Cost: $195.
Description: Students explore geometry and learn about
mathematics and problem-solving through games and challenging tasks.
Contact: 817-272-2581.
Web site: www.uta.edu/ced.
Robocamp
Ages: Entering grades 8-12.
When: One-week sessions, Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• June 9-13: University of North Texas Discovery Park, 3940 N. Elm,
Denton.
• June 23-27: UNT Dallas campus,
7300 Houston School Road, Dallas.
Cost: Free, but limited to 20 campers per session.
Description: UNT College of Engineering sponsors camps focusing
on robotics, engineering design and critical thinking. Students work on
individual and design projects and receive information about careers in
science and technology.
Registration deadline: April 15.
Contact: 940-565-2767.
Web site: www.cse.unt.edu/robocamp.
Shelton School Summer Session
Ages: 6-adult.
Where: 15720 Hillcrest.
When: June 16-July 25. Weekdays, morning and afternoon classes
available. Check Web site for complete schedule.
Cost: $315-$1,400 (fees go up after May 1).
Description: Summer program offers credit and noncredit academic
courses; enrichment classes in drama, music, art, photography and more;
speech clinic courses and therapy; and remedial tutoring in reading,
writing and spelling.
Before- or after-care: After-care available.
Contact: 972-774-1772, ext. 223.
Web site: www.shelton.org.
Summer at Fairhill
Ages: Grades 1-12.
Where: Fairhill School, 16150 Preston Road.
When: June 9-July 1. Session lengths, times and days vary.
Cost: $150-$1,000.
Description: Variety of academic classes and camps are offered,
including high-school credit courses and noncredit ACT prep.
Registration deadline: May 12.
Contact: 972-233-1026.
Web site: www.fairhill.org.
Summer Enrichment Camp
Ages: 3-17 and their parents.
Where: Dallas International School,
6039 Churchill Way.
When: June 16-July 25. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 9
a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $120-$300.
Description: Students and their parents can learn French, Spanish
or Chinese. Also available are workshops in creative arts and writing.
Contact: 972-991-6379.
Web site: www.dallasinternationalschool.org.
Summer Enrichment Program
Ages: 5-13.
Where: Sunny Acres Community Action Association, 3742 Dixon.
When: June 9-July 31. Eight-week session (no class on July 4).
Weekdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Donation requested.
Description: Students concentrate on academics one day per week.
Other activities include arts and crafts, games, field trips and
computer training. Breakfast and lunch are provided.
Contact: 214-428-4668.
Summer Physics Camp
Ages: Girls entering grades 8-9.
Where: University of Texas at Dallas,
800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson.
When: June 16-20. Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Description: Campers work in teams to collect and analyze data
and engage in competitions.
Contact: 972-883-2867.
Web site: www.utdallas.edu/summercamps.
Published in The Dallas Morning News: 04.04.08
