The spiel’s always the same. On every college visit, chipper tour guides gush about their school’s gothic architecture, close faculty-student relationships, and how they Definitely, Positively, Without a Doubt have “the best dining hall food in the country.” After 3–4 (or perhaps 15) of these tours, you’ve finally decided on your Dream College. You can […]
Read MoreAs college application deadlines approach, high school seniors everywhere are furiously working on draft after draft of their college essays. To make your fifth—or tenth—“Why this school?” essay writing just a bit easier, VSA Future college experts have a few tips: Demonstrate you have taken the time to do research on the school. The point is not to […]
Read MoreSPEAKING UP FOR YOURSELF, YOUR PEERS, AND YOUR IDEAS We all know how business has changed in the last two years as adults. We use Zoom or other video conferencing applications for the vast majority of our meetings with colleagues and clients. This is the way things will be in the future. Children’s ability to […]
Read MoreOn Monday through Thursday mornings, VSA campers hone their writing, math, and vocabulary skills with engaging and interactive virtual classes. On Fridays, students dive into the world’s Big Questions with our Friday Fun activities! GLOBAL SPEAKER SERIES Campers are exposed to real-world issues through compelling talks that broaden students’ perspectives on the world, ranging from […]
Read MoreWHY VOCABULARY IS ESSENTIAL? A rich vocabulary can enhance a student’s writing, communication skills, and ability to express ideas clearly. Their vocabulary helps them understand everything from word problems to graphic novels. Children need a strong vocabulary to succeed academically and beyond. VSA VOCABULARY PROGRAM Children who do not learn to read by 4th grade […]
Read MoreOUR SUNSHINE CURRICULUM IS SPECIALLY CRAFTED FOR OUR YOUNGEST CAMPERS. ENGLISH For our youngest students in English, virtual learning classes are designed to help them learn phonics, reading, spelling, and grammar. Students learn through a combination of teacher guidance, peer support, and self-directed practice. Improve your phonics knowledge by practicing vowel, consonant, blend, and digraph […]
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