Brewster Academy Summer Session - BASS 2009 "A Perfect Summer" - It's both a Credit-granting School and An Adventure Camp

                        Math: Pre-Algebra - Algebra I - II - Geometry  or  English: Reading, Writing & Critical Thinking  or  ESL: Beginner - Advanced  also  Instructional Support

1) Individual attention. Brewster Academy' Summer Session (BASS) is based on respect for the principle that people learn in different ways and at different rates. That truth has led us to design a small, intensive, camp/school in which individualized attention is paramount.

2) Tools for a changing world. Parents understand that the world is changing and becoming more competitive. They look for opportunities to provide advantages that will enable their children to experience a happy and successful life in this new environment. Respect for that parental responsibility has led us to design a program that intensively teaches both the most important traditional skills of reading and writing, math, or English fluency, but also those important new requirements: individual critical thinking, collaborative teamwork, and fluency with information technology.

3) Summer fun and excitement. Students understand that it is summer and that summer is a time for fun and excitement. Respect for that important desire has led us to design a program that takes advantage of our most beautiful location on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest lake within New England, and nearby mountains, forests, and rivers, as well as the Atlantic coast. We teach outdoor skills training in rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, camping, leadership initiatives, art, fitness and a variety of field and court sports.

4) Teaching and Learning that fits the Learner . We understand that individual students are motivated to learn in different ways. Some learn based on the perceived importance of what is taught/offered. They learn because they, their parents, their school, or their culture tell(s) them that it is important to do so. They are able to prioritize. They are the lucky ones, because that is what schools expect of all students. Some students, however, are motivated to learn on an interest-basis only (ADHD students fall into this category). That is, they respond poorly, or not at all, to learning that is presented and expected to be learned because it is said to be important. For these students, teaching and learning must be stimulating and non-threatening or they will have a hard time engaging. The good news is that they can and do discover how stimulating important learning can be for them. It's all in how it's presented. All of our teachers respect these truths and present in ways that engage both types of learners.

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