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There is plenty for kids and teens to do in the Syracuse area during the summer, including some great
educational opportunities. Here are the top four. Rosamond Gifford Zoo Camp
The zoo offers separate camps for kids. The camps for kindergarteners run from 9 am to 12:30 pm,
and cost $115 for zoo members and $135 for non-members. Kids entering 7th and 8th grades will have
half a day from 1 pm to 4:30 pm. The cost is $149 for members and $160 for non-members. All camps
feature numerous educational activities and animal encounters. The camps run from August 14 to August
19. Registration starts from July 10 for members and July 15 for non-members. Active Learning Services
at Christian Brothers Academy
From August 1 to August 5, Christian Brothers Academy will host Active Learning Services from
USA Chess. Topics of learning will include Chess Camp (age 5-15), and Video Game Creation Program
(age 8-15). Chess Camp promises improved chess skills through chess instructors utilizing demo (演示)
boards and historic games. Half day sessions will cost $280 for the Computer Camps. A full day of Chess
costs $400, and a half day of Chess followed by a half day of Computer Camps cost $430. Syracuse
University Summer College
From July 5th to August 12th, Syracuse University will host pre-college programs for high school
students. The Summer College will offer a wide variety of programs including architecture, engineering and
computer science, public communications, and eco-fashion. The programs are taught by the teachers of
Syracuse University and include hands-on activities. The costs range from $2325 to $7642. The Sheldon
Institute at SUNY Oswego
The State University of New York will hold two-week educational enrichment programs for students
entering grades2-4 from July 25 to August 5. Children will have a set program featuring art, science,
technology, cultural appreciation and writing. Tuition for the programs is only $320 and a downloadable
application is available.
1. If a preschool boy and his 8th-grade brother attend the Zoo Camps, they should pay _______.
A. $264
B. $275
C. $295
D. It depends.
2. When should a child start to attend the Zoo Camps?
A. On July 10
B. On July 15.
C. On August 14.
D. On August 19
3. What do we know about the Chess Camp from the passage?
A. Children can learn improved chess skills through it.
B. Only children aged 8-15 can attend it.
C. Whole day sessions will cost $250 for it.
D. It will last for two weeks.
4. Where can children attend the largest number of programs with low cost?
A. Christian Brothers Academy
B. The Sheldon Institute
C. Rosamond Gifford Zoo
D. Syracuse University
