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Smart Minds Summer Academy 2010 - About Our Program

Imagine your child in a math class where he/she is actively engaged in interesting and meaningful investigations that go beyond calculations and instill a deeper level of mathematical understanding and thinking skills...

And in a hands-on science class where the students will explore and examine the seasons and the polar ice caps on Mars to determine how closely related Mars is to Earth...

And in a public speaking and debate course as they learn to develop fast, effective, and easy techniques for speech presentation and debate construction.

Smart Minds is proud to offer an exciting 2010 Summer Academy for Gifted and Talented or Highly Motivated students entering 2nd through 7th grades.

This inspiring and engaging program includes: Mathematics, Astro Science, and Public Speaking & Debating classes at each level.

Our Primary goal in selecting these exceptional courses is based on the following criteria:

  • Standard-based programs
  • Hands-on experiments and investigations
  • A captivating program that illuminates the visions of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and National Science Foundation (NSF)
  • Fun, motivating, and exciting

The classes will be taught by Certified and Highly Qualified Gifted and Content Specialists.

The same exemplary program is offered twice this summer - Session 1 OR Session 2.

Session 1:
June 1st - June 18th
9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Mon. – Fri.)

Session 2:
July 6th – July 23th
9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Mon. – Fri.)

Tuition:

Tuition for the 3 weeks program is $500

Tuition includes:

  • registration
  • all materials
  • supplies for all 3 classes

To encourage early registration this year, we are offering a $50 discount if
you register before April 15, 2010. We also offer a sibling discount of $50
for each additional child from the same family.

Extended Summer Program:

In addition to our morning program, we have an all day program available that is uniquely planned with fun and exciting activities.

This program is scheduled from 8:00 am – 9:00 am and 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
The additional fee for this program is $400.

Thinking Games (8:00 – 9:00): Students will be engaged with thinking games, brainteasers, and a wide variety of challenging puzzles that are both entertaining and educational.

Lunch (12:15 – 1:00)

Super Smart Science (1:00 – 2:00): This hands-on science class will involve students to actively participate in a broad range of science experiment and investigations they will love.

Polyhedraville (2:00 – 3:00): Students will plan, design, and construct a future colony under the real-life constraint of a monetary budget.

Creative Problem Solving (3:00 – 4:00): This class will teach and encourage students how to think divergently by providing open-ended problems that appeal to a wide range of interests.

Interactive Math Games (4:00 – 5:00): This class will involve students with fun and interactive math games that provide great exercise of math and strategy skills.

To register, please print the application form and submit it along with your check payable to Smart Minds. Registration is limited and classes fill up early.

To ensure placement, please register as soon as possible.

Camp Location:

Congregation Beth Israel

10460 N. 56th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
(S.W. corner of 56th Street and Shea Blvd.)

Class Curriculum:

Please visit each grade's page to see more information:

Students Entering 2nd and 3rd grades

Students Entering 4th and 5th grades

Students Entering 6th and 7th grades

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