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Taft Summer School

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   Watertown, Connecticut, USA
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Est. in 1982, the Taft Summer School offers motivated students in grades 7 through 12 the opportunity for intensive study in a 5-week residential, independent school environment.

   

Guided by energetic, experienced teachers, students will encounter an academic environment that’s as exciting as it is challenging.

   

Arts, daily athletics, and a varied schedule of weekend trips and activities round out the experience.

Course offerings include: Literature & Composition, Mathematics, Science, French, Spanish, US History, Creative Writing, Testing, Reading & Study Skills, Public Speaking, SAT and SSAT Preparation, Research Paper, Current Events, Studio Art, Pottery, Photography, Acting.

Camp Type:  Residential  Day
Year Established: 1982
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 12 to 18 years old
Cost/Week: $1001.00-$2000.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: None
Camp Owner(s): The Taft School
Camp Director(s): Stephen J. McCabe, Jr.
Nearest Large City: Waterbury
Off Season Rental: No
Accreditations ?
ACA
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: General Academics
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Liberal Arts
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Other Academics
Academic and Pre-College Camps: SAT Prep
Art Activities:
  •  Acting
  •  Ceramics
  •  Drawing and Painting
  •  Photography and Video
  •  Pottery

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Basketball
  •  Fitness
  •  Soccer
  •  Tennis
  •  Volleyball

Academic Activities:
  •  General Academics
  •  Creative Writing
  •  History
  •  Languages
  •  Liberal Arts
  •  Math
  •  Other Academics
  •  Public Speaking and Debate
  •  SAT Prep


Additional Activities:
Weekend Trips

June 28 to August 1, 2009

Anticipated cost: $5,500 + $450 for books and spending money.

Tuition, room and board, and all trips and entertainment are included in the cost.