Peterson's Summer Opportunities for Kids and Teenagers 2000

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• ISBN13: 9780768902716
• ISBN10: 0768902711
• Edition: 17th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: Petersons
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Summary

No more worries for parents in search of high-quality, enriching, and inspiring summer opportunities for their children ages 7-18. There are more than 1,800 extraordinary programs in the U.S. and abroad at camps, colleges, universities, private schools, and organizations, with selections to fit every budget. They'll discover arts programs, sports programs, academic courses, wilderness treks, and volunteer opportunities, ranging from the study of astronomy and dance to riding horses and rafting white water. This bestseller gives families the full picture on summer opportunities with: -- Complete program descriptions, from starting dates to costs-- Easy-to-read pages detailing adventure, exploration, excitement, and learning-- Special directories to search by interest area, from academics to special needs-- Fast Facts chart to help identify specific program features-- Helpful articles on using the Summer Opportunities Web pages at petersons.com and how to find the perfect summer program

Table of Contents

How to Use this Book to Plan Your Best Summer Ever!	vi
Perfect Match
Find the summer program that's right for you	viii
Check It Out!
Questions to ask before you sign on the dotted line	xii
First Timer?
Coping with home-sickness	xiv
Fast Facts	1	(54)
Summer Program Profiles	55	(712)
Opportunities in the U.S. (organized by state)	57	(495)
Opportunities Abroad (organized by country	552	(152)
Travel Programs in the U.S.	704	(43)
Travel Programs Abroad	747	(20)
In-Depth Descriptions	767	(694)
Specialized Directories	1461	(48)
Special Needs Accommodations	1509	(4)
Religious Affiliations	1513	(4)
Sponsor Index	1517	(34)
Primary Activity Index	1551	(42)
Program Index	1593