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A. Jones (alumnus)

Lasting Impact on Everyday Life

Honestly, everything: the RAs, the trips, the teachers, the campus. It was all amazing to me. I was a part of the emergency medicine track, and I've found myself using the different skill I learned even in different subjects back at school this fall. I've used suture knots in my art and bio classes. I've gotten to help other people make basic decisions if something hurts based off what I learned. It was a really valuable experience. I also made a lot of amazing friends, and still talk to them to this day. ... Show More

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Eden D. (alumnus)

Best Camp

I think it was probably the best camp I've ever been to. I made so many lifelong friends and actually feel confident in the career I want to pursue.

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Carrie D. (parent)

Academics / Social Benefits

My daughter attended last summer at UC Berkeley and her experience in the program was superb! It really impacted her on both personal and academic levels. From the people she met, to her class and instructor, to the excursions, to the True You curriculum, everything was top notch and we were just so pleased with the amazing experience she had. She tells everyone about her time at Summer Springboard, which tells us that it really was something that meant so much to her ... Show More

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Felipe M. (alumnus)

Fostering Independence

I loved the structure of the program and how it allowed for so much freedom while being educational. This program really made me think about the future and where to go from this point. True You and the engineering course were very informative and educational; it gave me the knowledge I will keep until college and further on in life ... Show More

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Emily M. (alumnus)

Hands On & Impactful

The medicine course allowed me to pursue more knowledge about what I love and want to do for the rest of my life. Through the hands-on activities I could feel like a real doctor. I met amazing people here, those 12 days will be forever in my heart.

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OUR KIDS review of Summer Springboard

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Summer Springboard is an academic and career exploration program designed for ambitious students eager to advance their knowledge in a specific field while enjoying the energy of college life. What makes Summer Springboard unique is its immersive college atmosphere complemented by structured activities, weekend excursions, its balance of academic learning and hands-on experience, and the opportunities for professional networking. Students get a realistic glimpse of potential future careers and prepare for their academic future, but also gain self-awareness and confidence, the true foundation for future success. Alumni praise the program's comprehensiveness, highlighting the enriching campus life and educational trips. Participants find that skills acquired extend beyond the classroom, enhancing their everyday creativity and problem-solving abilities. The camp's ability to forge lasting friendships is also highlighted. Many alumni credit the camp as the best they've ever attended. Parents also praise the significant academic and social benefits, seeing children return with increased self-assuredness and fond memories of Summer Springboard, often describing it as an experience that resonates long after the summer ends.




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