Education Unlimited - academic summer camps and pre-college summer programs

"The experience was even better than the brochure described. The greatest strengths of the program were the quality of the instructors and the variety of subjects taught. The staff was exceptional - each and every one - bright, enthusiastic, upbeat and their love of children was obvious."

— Joanne Alex
parent of an A+ Middle School participant

"I liked that you get to have your own dorms and learn to live without parents. Everyone was happy and nice. The Mystery Writing Instructor made writing fun for me again after three years!"

— Graham Sninsky
A+ Middle School participant

"[The Director] at all times remained calm, positive, caring, energetic and professional. She put every ounce of her energy into making this a wonderful experience for everyone. She is an inspiration!"

— A+ Middle School Instructor

"I would recommend this camp to other students. It was so much fun! I expected to dread every waking second of this camp, but I ended up never wanting to leave. My favorite activity was finding out who stole Sherlock (the camp goldfish)."

— Hannah Carson
A+ Middle School participant

"The best feature of the camp was the teachers. They are very passionate about what they do. Camp was very college-like. I felt like I was a Stanford student. I would recommend the program because it's a real college experience that every kid should have. At first I thought it was just sleep away school, but I was pleasantly surprised. Compared to other academic camps this was the best by FAR! The Critical Reading Instructor had the ability to get into everything he teaches. If I was a principal, I would fight to get him."

— Evan Staggs
A+ High School participant

"I personally want to thank everybody for everything. I would recommend this camp to others because I want them to have the same experience as me. I want them to make a lot of new friends, and learn all this stuff. I personally expected nerds and geeks. I was blown off my feet the first day I got here. The writing instructor was discussing what I cared about and how I wanted to write. Most teachers try to force you to write something. The one-on-one helped me edit my essay. The logic instructor had lots of challenging games to make and keep us interested."

— Ben Zhang
A+ High School participant

"The best features were that the teachers were excellent and did their job well. The camp was very good and I learned a lot of stuff such as writing, logic, reading and making a video. You get to go to some amazing places like Santa Cruz, you get to play sports and make new friends. The writing instructor improved my essay a lot and I found the five step paragraph method to be the most helpful part of the writing class."

— Jimmy Ho
A+ High School participant

"The bonds and relationships that I formed with fellow students are going to be ever lasting. I felt like all of the instructors were passionate about what they taught and showed great care and compassion. I would definitely recommend this camp because this whole experience was one of the most beneficial and rewarding things in my life. The research class was very helpful. The instructor knew how to work with each and every student pointing out his or her strengths. "

— Manasi Ghatge
A+ College participant

"The counselors were great - intelligent and charismatic. They made the experience fun. I also enjoyed living in the dorm because it gave me a taste of college life (laundry can be fun!). Plus there was Mairu the cat. I would recommend this to students who realize that writing is an essential part of college success. I think [the writing instructor] did a great job at helping me overcome my writers' block. He bombarded me with ideas that I never would have thought of. He taught me to look at all aspects of a topic and think outside the box."

— Jeanne Muller
A+ College participant

"I really appreciated the connection I got to make with the students. It wasn't just teaching --the kids felt just as comfortable asking me for feedback on their essays as with teasing me about how bad I am at volleyball, or telling me about their concerns about college. They seemed sincerely interested in spending time with the staff, so it felt like they were taking something more than just writing skills away with them after camp."

— A+ Pre-College Instructor

"Amazing counselors and great preparation for college. The intensity was fine - enough pressure to do your best - positive peer pressure! I would recommend this camp to others. I feel totally prepared for college thesis papers. It improved the way I think, write and speak. [The research instructor] was always willing to help. The best part of the class was the time spent in the Stanford library."

— Katlyn Roobian
A+ Pre-College participant

"My son very much enjoyed the American Legal Experience at Stanford. It was a good balance of academics and social activities. He is looking forward to more "Education Unlimited" experiences. I think you have very good instructors and staff. The mock trial case kept the student's interest. The guest speakers also impressed the students."

— Margarita Padilla
parent of an American Legal Experience participant

"The court visit was highly encouraging for prospective lawyers. It was exciting to see judicial system in action after learning about it. The lawyers/speakers were also helpful in that they humanized and familiarized the whole process. It was very intense and pushed me to work hard and learn a lot- great for any students either interested in law or just looking for open options."

— Davis Jeon
American Legal Experience participant

"I loved the court visit and guest speakers. I learned so much talking to the judge. It changed my perception of judges completely because I always thought they were very strict and serious, but I found out that they were actually very pleasant to talk to - well, not in court, of course!"

— Jenn Lee
American Legal Experience participant

"Our daughter hasn't stopped talking about American Legal Experience since she got back. She is making plans to return next year. Thank you for making her experience a special one."

— Veda Nathan
parent of an American Legal Experience participant

"I liked how this camp helps you meet new friends and become such good friends in a two week period that they are like siblings. I also enjoyed learning so much about acting. It inspired me to start to make a resume and headshot. This was much better than other camps I've been to. I learned technique instead of just performing a play. The instructors and my friends from camp gave me a lot of confidence in my acting."

— Eli Wallach
California Actors Workshop participant

"I was exposed to new methods that gave me a broader range of techniques to pull from. The instructor had great knowledge and experience! Everything was clear if you had an open mind. The electives like poetry, actors' game, Shakespeare, and hip-hop were very helpful. Going to college in a year, it was nice to have a broader range of techniques."

— Kathryn Acosta
California Actors Workshop participant

"The best thing about camp was how it broke down the self-consciousness that bars us from living fully and performing up to our potential. This allowed me to get intimately close with a group of amazing people and to find parts of myself I never knew I had. Thank you for this. [My acting coach] was nearly perfect: she was tough but always kept a sense of humor, which was really important to my experience here. She also brought so much of her personal talent to our class. She is an amazing person and I would trust my life with her."

— Allison Ferraiolo
California Actors Workshop participant

"We work hard when we act, but we relax and have fun too. It's a great balance where we can make new friends and learn new skills. My expectations were to have a fun and educational time. It flew WAY past that! The acting instructor was an amazing teacher who taught all of us so much. He was patient, kind, and so helpful to us all. When we went through troubles he believed in us which in turn made us believe in ourselves."

— Julia Belanoff
California Actors Workshop participant

"I would recommend this program because it is good to have SAT, college counseling and essay writing all in one camp. I would also recommend it for the white water rafting and the college tours. I was surprised how much I learned about different colleges having already taken a college counseling class. The camp went beyond my expectations for the writing class because now I know how to write more personal statement essays if needed. The writing instructor really got to know me when I couldn't find things to write about to help me find things to write about. I feel like I will do much better [on the SAT] now that I know the strategies. My confidence was also boosted because taking five SATs makes them less of a big deal. I was very satisfied with the instructor. I looked forward to the SAT class in the morning because of [the instructor]. She also simplified things, which was good. She broke the SAT into parts and made it seem easier."

— Jordan Sachse
College Admission Prep Camp Intensive participant

"[My daughter's] scores indicate that the program worked very well. The number of days seemed about right and the location was terrific. I was very impressed with the academic background of the staff -wow- a new PhD as the leader. I was very impressed with the credentials of the entire staff."

— Mike Gibson
parent of a College Admission Prep Camp participant

"The recreational activities were amazing, especially the whitewater rafting trip. The college counseling was also very helpful. I found so many colleges that I think I will be very happy at. The intensity was perfect. It made me feel like I achieved a lot and really motivated me to work hard. I would recommend this camp because it was so helpful. My SAT scores went up and I am confident I will get into a good college of my choice. Before, I didn't know where I wanted to go and how to go about applying. Now I am confident in applying to the colleges I feel are a good match. I will use the personal statements I wrote for my college applications. I feel they are extremely good. Kaplan gave back our test scores with stats and good comments. The SAT instructor was very interesting and kept us engaged."

— Katharine Chiu
College Admission Prep Camp Intensive participant

"The program was better than described in the brochure. I wish your website or brochure would be more informative. I really expected much less from this. You are underselling your camp! The best part of the program was the improvement in SAT scores and learning about the application process. My son really liked the staff."

— Gosia Ashby
parent of a College Admission Prep Camp Intensive participant

"I thought that the curriculum was excellent. The teachers were very well qualified and effective. The materials given will help me after I leave this camp. Both the camp administrators were extremely upbeat and made this a very good experience. I would recommend it to other students. Without this camp, I would not know what my strengths and weaknesses are as a college applicant. Furthermore, this camp showed me great ways to "control" the test. I have become very familiar with the SAT as a result. This camp exceeded my expectations."

— Molly Speacht
College Admission Prep Camp participant

"The camp administration was very nice and helpful. I would recommend this camp to other students because it was great academically. I had an excellent time at [non-Education Unlimited computer camp], but this was more fun. The computer facilities were state of the art."

— Sean Johnson
Computer Camp participant

"I really enjoyed the evening activities. It was so much FUN!! There is nothing really that I would change because the people were super nice, the rooms are just fine and the food was exceptional. The teachers knew what to do next. They were so prepared. This computer camp was sooo much better than the computer class at school."

— Noripaul Kerrey
Computer Camp participant

"I loved what I learned. I expected that I would get easy work and learning little. I would definitely recommend this to other kids! It is fun and you learn a lot without realizing it. There are excellent activities and great classes and teachers. Why would anyone who is interested in computers not love it?"

— Christina Raquel
Elementary Education Computer Camp participant

"The camp exceeded our expectations and was a positive experience. The program's greatest strength is the quality of the staff and administration and their caring attitude. The camper said the food was fantastic and dorms were spacious and nice - perfect! The staff were very appropriately educated.extremely knowledgeable. The supervision policy was just right. I like the travel in 3s policy."

— Debbie Murray
parent of a Computer Camp participant

"It's a wonderful learning experience, in which you not only learn about computers, but also about new cultures, taking care of yourself - even doing your own laundry!"

— Sonia Ng
Computer Camp participant

"The East Coast College Tour turned out better than I thought. The accommodations were better than I expected. I got more information and insight from the colleges than I thought I would. There were more opportunities to interact with other tour participants and to "hang out" than I thought. The tour is a great opportunity to gain very useful and realistic insight on different colleges. It somehow gives a more accurate picture than just reading things in books."

— Philip Blanco
East Coast College Tour participant

"Meeting other college-bound students and talking to them gave me ideas for community service projects and how to get into college!"

— Whitney Wilson
East Coast College Tour participant

"I got a very big eye-opening look at selective colleges. I also very much liked the free time; it allowed us to experience the atmosphere in the area. The leaders were amazing, and everything took place seamlessly. [The campus tours] covered a lot of information and gave a good idea of the college. It was much more efficient than touring with family, and was very fun!"

— Pavan Battar
East Coast College Tour participant

"I found my dream school on this trip and met a great group of girls from around the country that I will continue to be friends with after the tour."

— Hannah Jones
East Coast College Tour participant

"My daughter is now motivated to the best she can in her junior year so that she'll have an opportunity to go to Brown."

— Kathryn Maffei
parent of an East Coast College Tour participant

"I came here to gain a new perspective of the various east coast campuses, and I did. I learned quite a bit and was able to confidently say at the end of the tour that certain colleges were for me and others were not."

— Richa Gupta
East Coast College Tour participant

"After attending this tour I feel better prepared for the college application process. The program was very well organized and every second was utilized to its full potential."

— Dennis Zdonov
East Coast College Tour participant

"My daughter's experience at Emerging Writers was beyond her expectations. She came back with so much enthusiasm for the written word - her self-confidence and understanding of her strengths and weaknesses only serve to make her a better writer. The quality of the staff was superb. Having such wonderfully educated and enthusiastic teachers made this program such a success."

— Rosalba Gutierrez
parent of an Emerging Writers Institute participant

"The best feature of the camp was an open creative environment that allowed its students to really step beyond any fear and doubts they had when concerning writing. The staff members were wonderful, interesting people to engage with in and outside the classroom. I liked going out into surrounding cities and events (Poetry Slam!). It really exposed us to new and amazing things. The most important thing I learned was that practice makes perfect: don't let your muse tell you when to write, but rather sit down ten minutes everyday and swim."

— Ana Garcia
Emerging Writers Institute participant

"Watching my students present their work on the last day of camp made me well up with sadness and pride- sadness because I was saying goodbye to students I came to genuinely care about and pride because all of my hard work creating a cohesive and meaningful summer program paid off. Directing the Emerging Writers Institute was a true pleasure, and it reminded me that an academic program can indeed change student lives."

— Director of the Emerging Writers Institute

"The camp administration was absolutely amazing. I would recommend this camp because I learned lots of different things. I prepared for the PSAT, writing, and study skills. I feel very proud of myself because I wrote a very well constructed persuasive essay that is much more detailed, well structured and has less grammatical mistakes than [essays I have written at school]. I have improved my PSAT math score like crazy and I feel very happy I have such a gifted teacher. I learned more vocab and grammar with [the PSAT verbal instructor]. The study skills instructor was such a good teacher and I learned a lot of skills from her such as planning a good schedule."

— Timothy Lui
Prep Camp Excel Participant

"I like how I didn't feel like my scores would change but they seriously did! I was so glad we had activities at night like visiting Santa Monica and Westwood. The writing instructor made sure we were on track. [The writing program] helped me practice essay writing so I wasn't rusty when I got back to school. [The study skills instructor] was really nice and bubbly and knew her stuff."

— Erica Leung
Prep Camp Excel Participant

"The administrators were energetic, outgoing leaders - AWESOME! I would recommend this program. It was not your average "nerd" camp. It was fun and no one was a nerd. The writing instructor reviewed our papers and gave us feedback as if we were adults, which really helped to develop our strengths. The classes were small enough to get just the right amount of attention."

— Jennifer Chan
Prep Camp Excel Participant

"[Our son] wrote an essay while he was there that he is proud of. He loved the camp and wants to attend SAT prep next year. He had a fun time and dramatically improved his test-taking ability. The staff was terrific and the supervision policies were just right."

— Ben Jelsma
parent of a Prep Camp Excel Participant

"The administration was phenomenal. I would absolutely recommend this camp to others! Everyone was so kind and I learned so much! [The debate instructor] was incredibly helpful, he always answered my questions and helped me with confidence as I debated. [The delivery instructor] pushed me very hard and due to this I can speak in front of others now! She pushed me out of my comfort zone and now I am not afraid. The electives were effective because of the hands-on learning - actually doing the negotiations. I am 100% satisfied."

— Elizabeth Brewer
Public Speaking Institute participant

"The EU home office Camp Coordinator was responsive and friendly the entire time. She provided prompt and excellent service. Our son loved the debate portion. The greatest strength of the program is clearly the quality of the instruction. The instructors were enthusiastic and showed great attention to each campers level of expertise so they could take away valuable lessons at the end of the week. We were impressed with the staff's education backgrounds, but more importantly, we were pleased to hear how they made public speaking fun, interesting, and enjoyable. The supervision and safety policies were just right."

— Gloria McDermott
parent of a Public Speaking Institute participant

"My son's comment - "Mom, it was a 100% adrenaline rush being at camp!" Overall my son had a blast. The staff, the workshops, the breakout sessions, the bonding with other students.very well balanced. The staff seemed very knowledgeable and hands-on with their students. [My son] got to spend a lot of time with them and they brought out a lot in him. Well thought-out program, well planned."

— Marie Suzette Brown
parent of a Public Speaking Institute participant

"I would definitely recommend this camp to other students. It was a fun and chill way to spend a week. I didn't think it was going to be fun, but it was a blast for me. The delivery instructor's attention to my personal needs was amazing. I am now not afraid to speak because I can walk, pause and think comfortably."

— David Perell
Public Speaking Institute participant

"I liked meeting new people and making new friends, having a good time learning to speak in public. I had an awesome time due to the instructors. The debate instructor has a good way of making you feel comfortable while speaking. She is nice and has fun activities to help you learn. The most helpful part of the debate instruction was learning to keep talking no matter what happens. The electives kept us exercising our mind. I wouldn't change anything."

— Jeremy Wong
Public Speaking Institute participant

"Unlike many summer camps, your staff clearly demonstrates they are subject matter experts, not just bodies filling an open position."

— Nandini Rao
parent of a Public Speaking Institute participant

"The camp far exceeded our expectations. Education Unlimited is well-managed and generally top notch. The greatest strengths of the programs were the experience, expertise, enthusiasm and caring of the instructional staff and camp counselors. [The program director] is an outstanding administrator and educator. She was responsive to the girls. interests and needs, willing to make adjustments, always enthusiastic, highly organized and competent - the ultimate professional educator."

— Carole Marazzi
parent of a Sally Ride Science Camp participant

"I feel that this camp has completely changed who I am. It has given me more confidence and a new look at the world. I definitely recommend this camp to others because you get to meet so many new girls your own age and plus, you have so much fun that by the end of the day you are disappointed that it is over!"

— Jessica Honea
Sally Ride Science Camp participant

"The excursions like the Tech Museum and the tide pools were really fun and I liked it a lot. I thought the curriculum was great because I learned so much. The Marine Science Instructor had done so much like gone to conferences, made a non-profit organization, and she has gone on a research cruise. She also added humor into her info making the class more enjoyable. She seemed so happy to be here. She inspired me to continue to learn about science."

— Sarah Benke
Sally Ride Science Camp participant

"The organization and efficiency of the camp was excellent; everything seemed to run smoothly. The camp administration always seemed to be in good moods and brought excitement to all aspects of the program. The Study Hall time from 3-5pm on Fridays made me keep on track with my Cal course. The college level writing course really gave me a head start on my college applications. I would recommend this camp to other students because it is just, overall, a great experience."

— Stephen Schultz
Summer Focus participant

"I would recommend this camp, yes! The time frame of six weeks really helps you build relationships with others and grow in yourself. The time frame helps develop skills for living on your own. The mere exposure to college life really prepared me for what I need to expect next year in college."

— Nicole Castillo
Summer Focus participant

"The best feature of this program was meeting people from all over the world. This camp is too perfect to improve. The administration was positive, fun and upbeat. This is a great way to spend the summer because you learn so much. The Sunday excursions were awesome."

— Alpha Diallo
Summer Focus participant

"The best feature of the program was the access to college-level courses and dorm life. The Resident Assistant is one of the most promising, creative, hilarious people alive. He might just be the child of Zeus and Marie Curie. The public speaking instructor was powerful! Being involved with debate helped me with my Cal class."

— Will Seltzer
Summer Focus participant

"I learned that it is important to have self-discipline when taking college courses. I thought that the visits to San Francisco were a great opportunity to experience the culture. [The History of Social Protest Instructor] was very attentive to us if we felt we didn't understand anything. I learned more about myself than I expected. I enjoyed the realistic college experience."

— Melissa Cohghuyen
Summer Focus participant

"I love staying in the dorms and having that sort of college experience for two weeks. Having so much hands-on learning in video production was great too and the experience helped me learn much quicker than a lesson. I liked that we started filming right away. I also liked the trip to the beach and movies. This camp was much more professional and advanced than the other video production ones I've attended. The facilities were all fantastic. The computers and cameras we used were awesome and make a difference between our videos and homemade ones. The instructor has a great way of quickly explaining things so that you get it right away and has a lot of knowledge of how films are made in Hollywood. He's always at your service to help and has the ability to be everywhere at once. The overall effect that was created from the auditions to lights to "hurry up and wait" to shooting schedules to late(ish) night editing was all very real to me and I felt like it was a real production rather than just a camp."

— Lila Scott
Video Production Camp participant

"It was an awesome experience working with the video instructors, making movies and trying to meet a deadline. I wanted to learn how to use camera angles effectively, write a script, and learn how to edit and I was able to learn everything. Being professional filmmakers, the instructors knew everything. I wouldn't change anything - maybe make it longer."

— Oscar Median
Video Production Camp participant

"I didn't realize that the counselors would know so much. I was worried that I wouldn't meet new people and make friends, but it all turned out great. The most helpful part of the class was getting to actually film and direct a scene. I'd never really done that before. Also learning how to use the editing software system was helpful. The Boardwalk field trip was a really good trip."

— Molly Highman
Video Production Camp participant