Every Richmond parent is pondering the best way to keep their kiddos busy this summer, and Sylvan academic camps are one way to keep ‘em learning while still having fun.
NEW CAMPS!
New Fit 4 Algebra Camp: Did you know algebra is the foundation to your child’s success in high school and beyond? Algebra is the gateway for not only higher-level math and science skills, but it is also crucial to success in college and in future careers. Our Fit 4 Algebra Summer Camp will strengthen your child’s confidence in math and get him or her in tip-top shape for algebra!
The Fit 4 Algebra Camp provides:
• Concentration on benchmark skills
• Personal attention in collaborative environment
• Fun learning activities
Register online for these dates: 7/10/12 9:30AM – 7/19/12 11:30AM
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New Richmond Writing Camp: Sylvan’s Writing Summer Camp will help your child learn strategic and creative writing techniques to boost confidence not only in Language Arts, but in all subject areas. Our expert teachers coach your child through an array of engaging writing activities, including creating original websites, stories, and articles and your child will walk away with a published journal to showcase his or her work. Sylvan Writing Camp provides your child with:
• Composing and editing several types of materials
• Practice real-world writing applications
Register for these dates online: 7/24/12 9:30AM – 8/23/12 11:30AM
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Solve This Problem I (grades 4-5) : Math Problem-Solving – Your child will become a confident, analytical thinker & problem solver. Students explore many options to solve problems and discuss their tactics with the group.
• Review the problem-solving process: Understand, Plan, Solve, and Look Back.
• Learn & apply multiple problem-solving strategies such as: Draw a Picture, Find a Pattern, Work Backward, and Solve a Simpler Problem.
• Solve different types of word problems.
Register for these dates online: 7/9/12 9:30AM – 7/23/12 11:30AM
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Read Ahead (Pre-K and Kindergarten) : Build early reading skills!
-Recognize and write capital and lowercase letters.
-Build listening comprehension strategies.
-Increase book awareness.
Register for these dates online: 7/9/12 1PM – 8/8/12 3PM
Also including SAT Classes: Richmond students prepping for the SAT’s can take advantage of these summer courses:
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-Review Arithmetic and Applied Arithmetic portions of the SAT.
-Includes content review, strategy tips and homework.
Register for this course: Saturdays 10A-12P 7/14/12, 7/21/12, 7/28/12, 8/4/12.
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-Review Geometry portion of the SAT.
-Includes content review, strategy tips and homework.
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