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On behalf of Montclair Sate University, it is my pleasure to announce the 27th Annual Summer Camp for qualified youngsters. The Summer Camp Program will accept applications from students who will be entering 2nd through the 11th grades in the Fall of 2008. There will be two, three week camp sessions this summer.

Session I: June 30 to July 18, 2008
Session II:  July 21 to August 8, 2008

Each Session will run from Monday through Friday except on July 4th, which is Independence Day. Students accepted into the Summer Camp Program will take three (3) non-credit academic courses. Since the Program's purpose is to provide balanced enrichment, each student is required to register for one course in humanities, one in mathematics and one in science. Students in grades 1-3 will register for two cultural/recreation courses (except Ice Skating) and students in grades 4 and above will register for one cultural/recreation course. We look forward to seeing you on Montclair State's Campus this summer. Please call (973) 655-4104 if you have any questions.

Jamie Bilella, Director Summer Sessions and Special Programs, Aznir Haron, Assistant Director of Gifted and Talented Youth Programs
Application Deadline
Applications must be postmarked on or before Friday, May 23, 2008 for session 1 and Friday,
June 13, 2008 for session 2.

Faxed Applications
Register by fax: (973) 655-7895. All faxed applications must include full tuition payment ($1,795) via MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card. Note:  American Express is not accepted.

Enrollment Limitations
Enrollment is limited to the first 250 applicants for each sessions who qualify for the Program. This is necessary due to space and resource limitations and in order to maintain a quality program. 

Qualifications and Selection Procedure
Applicants must have completed grade 1 by June 23, 2008 but have not yet begun grade 11. They must be in the top 5 percent of their class in academic performance or in the 95th percentile on a tested area of the standardized tests administered by their schools, i.e., Terra Novas, Iowas, CATS, SRAs, etc. In addition, students who have been identified as academically gifted by their school districts or have participated in a local gifted program are invited to apply. If a student has a strong recommendation from a teacher or administrator as potentially being in one of the above categories, then he or she is also welcome to apply. Qualified students will be accepted on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis according to the date of the postmark on their applications. 

Notification of Acceptance
Initially a post card will be sent indicating acceptance into the program. Student schedules and booklists will be mailed to applicants approximately two weeks prior to start of session. 

Tuition
Tuition for each three-week 2008 Summer Camp session is $1,795. This includes instruction, use of facilities and equipment, computer time, a camp T-shirt, group photo and lunch every day. Tuition does not include the cost of textbooks, lab material and fees. Transportation is not provided. No child will be accepted on the first day unless tuition is paid in full! 

Payment Schedule

Deposit of $995 due with the application by Friday, May 23, 2008

The deposit and balance may be paid by MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card, check or money order. Cash will not be accepted. Since the program is self-supporting and therefore dependent upon tuition payments, no student will be permitted to attend class if his or her tuition is not paid in full. 

Discount
A discount of $170.00 is available for each additional member of the same family after payment of full tuition for the first child is made.

Refund Policy
Written notice of withdrawal will entitle registrants to a refund (less an $80 processing fee) provided such notice is postmarked prior to the first day of class, Monday, June 30, 2008 (session 1) and prior to the first day of class, Monday, July 21, 2008 (session 2).
No refunds will be made after the session has begun.
 

Orientation
An orientation for campers (and their parents) attending session 1 will be held on Thursday,
June 5, 2008,  7:00-8:30 p.m.  An orientation for campers (and their parents) attending session 2 will be held on Thursday,
June 26, 2008,  7:00-8:30 p.m. At that time the program will be discussed, T-shirts will be distributed, and questions will be answered. The University Book Store will be open to allow students and parents an opportunity to purchase the required course textbooks and materials. An opportunity also will be provided during the orientation for parents to pay any outstanding tuition balance. 

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