<p>My son lacks confidence in his writing, planning, organization, and speaking skills. I was thinking that it might be nice to enroll him in a 2-4 week program next summer to shore up those areas before he heads off to college. For those of you who don't know my DS...he is of moderate cognitive ability, higher achievement, and has significant ADD and some LD. He requires a great deal of hand-holding in his written work, and is scared to death of public speaking. DS will be attending a great small southern LAC in the fall of 2006 (applied and accepted rolling EA), so he will be getting a lot of support there. However, I wanted him to go in a little more independent and self-confident, if that were possible.</p>
<p>Do any of you know of any programs that are geared toward developing improved college readiness skills in these areas? I know that Landmark College has a program like that, but I'm hoping there might be one in a quality school (not just geared toward their accepted students) nearer our home in VA.</p>
<p>I don't know you and I am not sure whether you are looking to overcome the anxiety of public speaking but this camp has lots of programs and sometimes stepping out of your comfort zone is related to "other" experiences.</p>
<p>Hi OB! We've been seriously considering George Mason for my NY daughter. Being somewhat familiar with their website, they definitely seem to have tutoring workshops that might fit your needs. Now, they may be geared to GMU students, but sometimes they do open these services to members of the community. I forgot what section of Va you live in, but I would venture a guess that their might be comparable programs at ODU & VCU too.</p>
<p>MARNY1 ~ Wonderful idea, but GMU like most colleges that offer school-year programs...offer them only to their own student community. I wish it were otherwise, my family lives barely 5 minutes from GMU. I'll call there tomorrow to see if they offer a summer program that's open to others; wouldn't that be nice. Thanks, again. OB</p>
<p>My friend sent her 3 kids of various ages to Supercamp this summer. The name is a real dud but she said all 3 who strongly did not want to go ended up liking it and finding it helpful. Especially the 16 yr old. I think they have a moneyback guarantee if after 3 days your kid wants to come home.</p>
<p>MOM60 & MOOTMOM ~ Thanks for recommending Supercamp. It looks like a wonderful experience. Only wish that the college level program were offered on the east coast...it appears it's only offered in Colorado. I'll inquire though.</p>
<p>ZEPHYR151 ~ Thanks for the tip. I'm afraid that DS isn't functioning at that level and isn't politically oriented. For another day....
Appreciate your help though.</p>
<p>Orangeblossom- do call supercamp. My friend had high praise for the management. She had some difficulties with actually getting her boys to go and she was pleased with there response. Maybe they can recommend something closer.</p>