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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Students from several countries have attended our interactive summer programs

for high school and college students.

Office of International Student Services

Your College and Career Path Starts Here.

Overview

Welcome to the NAPCA Summer Academy! For the past 10 years, we have welcomed students from around the world to our exciting academic preparation, college readiness, and career exploration summer programs for elementary, middle, high school, and college students. Now, you can join them.

We invite you to devote a portion of your summer to explore and experience your future college and career path.

  • You will participate in fun indoor and outdoor activities as well as supplemental academic instruction courses in writing and grammar, mathematics, and public speaking.
  • You will engage in academic skills development seminars, social-emotional development workshops, and up to 45 different career exploration seminars.

Furthermore, we are committed to helping you successfully transition from secondary school to college with the mindset and tools to break through barriers and complete a postsecondary education degree or career training certificate or licensure program, specifically to enter careers that provide a sense of purpose and meaning to your life.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Career Exploration Seminars & Simulations

Students will participate in career exploration seminars and receive hands-on experience with a variety of careers through 24 different career simulation studios, such as the Engineering Studio, Science Lab, Nursing & Health Care Studio, and Website Design & Development Studio. Students will learn about various types of careers and discover their future career interests.

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Exclusive Guest Speakers

Students will gain valuable insight on future careers and learn strategies on how to achieve their education and career goals from guest speakers from various industries.

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Virtual Career Simulations

Students will participate in exclusive behind-the-scenes virtual career simulations to get a taste of what a future career might be like.

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Academic Enrichment in Mathematics, Pre-College Writing, Reading Comprehension, and Public Speaking

The academic enrichment component of the program provides supplemental academic instruction, which focuses on the following:

  • Closing the learning gaps in your student’s reading, writing and math skills to improve their overall performance in school.
  • Preparing your student academically to get at least one grade level ahead in reading, writing and math.
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Social - Emotional Skills Development

Social-emotional skills help us manage our emotions, build healthy relationships, and show empathy and understanding. Kids with healthy social-emotional skills are more likely to succeed in school, work, and life. The social-emotional skills development course focuses on helping students acquire the following skills:

  • Make friends and maintain friendships
  • Gain confidence
  • Resolve conflicts
  • Manage stress and anxiety
  • Learn social norms
  • Make appropriate decisions
  • Resist negative social pressure
  • Learn strengths and weaknesses
  • Gain awareness of what others are feeling
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Academic Skills Development

NAPCA offers academic skills development seminars that provide students with the tools and strategies to become self motivated and responsible learners with a positive attitude and effective learning habits to succeed in school. Seminar topics include:

  • Effective study skills
  • Note taking
  • Time management
  • Keeping yourself organized
  • Managing your stress and anxiety
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Experience College Life through College Tours

Students will experience college life through interactive visits to two year and four year college campuses designed exclusively for elementary school students.

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Career Tours

All NAPCA participants will experience exclusive career tours to get a taste of what a future career might be like and build connections with professionals from different career fields to help them gain insight into their future careers.

Student Leadership Training

Students will develop the knowledge, confidence, and practical leadership skills required to achieve their goals.

Dining on Campus

Continental breakfast, lunch, healthy snacks, and occasional treats will be provided. We do our best to cater to dietary restrictions and selective food eaters.

Student Safety & Supervision

Student safety and supervision are our first priority at NAPCA. All NAPCA programs are held at safe campus locations and have campus security. Campus security officers frequently patrol all campus facilities used by the program. Students are supervised by a NAPCA staff member throughout their entire day as they move from activity to activity in our small group format. Our student-to-staff ratio of 10:1 will ensure that your student is supervised and cared for during their entire stay with us.

Program Culmination: Poster Session

Students will showcase their Personal Strategic Plan (education and career plan) and celebrate their NAPCA Summer Academy experience with their peers, NAPCA Staff, and family.

Living on Campus

NAPCA's middle and high school students will gain a sense of independence as they live within a safe and secure college environment while learning to live and interact with their peers and residential staff.

Improve SAT or ACT Scores

Receive up to 20 hours of SAT/ACT Test Prep, includes small group and one-on-one tutoring.

Fun & Engaging College and Career Readiness Courses & Activities

Our college and career readiness program curriculum (courses offered on and off campus) will prepare students to break through the social, cultural, and academic barriers that most college students face on their path to college graduation and career entry. Our goal is to connect students with the knowledge, tools, and resources to help them become prepared to navigate the path to college entry and completion, and their career.

College Planning, Preparation, & Personalized Guidance

Students will gain the knowledge, hands on experience, and resources to successfully navigate the competitive and complex college admissions and financial aid process with greater confidence, reduced stress and anxiety, and competitive edge.

Career Planning and Development

Empowering Students to Find their Purpose/ Career Path

Students will receive personal strategic planning (education and career planning) instruction to help empower them to take ownership of their future post-secondary education and career goals.

Welcome Ceremony

The Welcome Ceremony is an event specially organized by NAPCA Summer Academy staff and alumni to officially welcome all new and returning students and their parents to the NAPCA family. This event will take place on the first day of your program session.

FUN ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS

Disneyland

For six decades, Disneyland has captured imaginations, stirred emotions, and unleashed the unabashed joy of childhood in millions of guests. Now's the time to live out your Disney Dream with your NAPCA family!

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Join us for a fun workout, slam dunk on a 10-foot basketball net, flip into a pool of foam, or simply bounce around!

Inflatable Water Slides

Students will have the opportunity to play inflatable games such as "wipe out" and cool down from the summer heat by enjoying our inflatable water slides.

Inflatable Games

Students will have the opportunity to splash around and cool down from the summer heat by enjoying our Inflatable Water Park!

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Are you a thrill seeker? Come out to Six Flags with NAPCA and the staff and enjoy the gold standard of theme parks.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Be cool! NAPCA is ready to take you out to the water slides and lots of refreshingly cool water.

WHY CHOOSE NAPCA?

I chose to attend NAPCA because...

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You will learn about different careers that will help you figure out what you want to be when you grow up.

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You will strengthen your confidence and skills in math and writing to improve your overall performance in school.

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You will learn how to speak confidently to deliver presentations in front of your class and to large audiences.

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You will build new friendships while experiencing college life, exploring and experiencing different careers, and developing the mindsets and skills needed to succeed in college.

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It’s really cool that you can experience different careers through 17 career simulation studios such as Acting for Film & Television to help you discover what career interests you.

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You will gain the knowledge to successfully navigate the college admissions, financial aid, and matriculation process with greater confidence and reduced stress and anxiety.

NAPCA Difference: “The NAPCA Family Commitment”

  • After students complete one of our college and career exploration summer programs, students will be invited to remain in the NAPCA family through participating in our year-round college and career readiness counseling program.
  • Students will be assigned to a NAPCA college and career readiness counselor, who will provide academic support and college and career advising services during elementary, middle, high school, and college at no cost.
  • After our students graduate from college, students will continue to receive academic and career advising services at no cost until they have reached their future career goal.

To learn more about the NAPCA Family Commitment, contact us at support@NAPCAonline.org.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

College & Career Exploration

  • Develop new friendships while experiencing college life, exploring and experiencing different career paths, and developing the mindset and skills needed to succeed in school and beyond.
  • A written post-secondary education and career goal for the students along with specific action steps to achieve their future college and career aspirations.
  • Learn about post-secondary education and the variety of post-secondary training that leads to various respectable careers.
  • Build awareness around the world of work and the importance of education to a successful life.
  • Build awareness that learning, critical thinking, and working hard are key habits to develop to be a happy and successful worker in the future.
  • Understand the importance of individual effort, hard work, resiliency, and persistence.
  • Understand the relationship of academic achievement to current and future success in primary and secondary school, college, and future careers.
  • Students understand the effect of career choices on quality of life.

 

Academic Enrichment in Math, Writing, Reading, and Public Speaking.

  • Preparing your student academically to perform at grade level standards, and get at least one grade level ahead in reading, writing, and math to prepare for advanced classes in middle and high school.

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Program Curriculum Snapshot

College Admission: Navigating the College Admissions Process

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The System of Higher Education in the United States

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High School Graduation vs Four Year College Admission Requirements

NAPCA 302:

Understanding the College Application Process

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Writing the Personal Statement and Admissions Essay

NAPCA 304:

Becoming A Competitive Applicant for Highly Selective Colleges

NAPCA 305:

Personal Statement & Admissions Essay Practicum

NAPCA 306:

Selecting Your College Major

NAPCA 307:

Selecting Your "Best-Fit" College

NAPCA 308:

SAT Test Prep

NAPCA 309:

ACT Test Prep

NAPCA 310:

Student Athletes & College Admissions Process

NAPCA 311:

Creating Your Safety, Match, & Reach College List

NAPCA 312:

Majoring in STEM and Social Science Major Fields

Financial Aid & Scholarships: Paying for College

NAPCA 400:

Completing the FAFSA: Applying for Financial Aid

NAPCA 401:

Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters & Packages

NAPCA 402:

Applying for Financial Aid Practicum

NAPCA 403:

Demystifying Student Loans

NAPCA 404:

Understanding Work Study

NAPCA 405:

Repaying your Student Loan

NAPCA 406:

Effective Strategies to Find and Win Scholarships

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Scholarship Application & Essay Writing Practicum

NAPCA 408:

Mock Scholarship Interview

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Reapplying for Financial Aid

Academic Skills Development & Writing for College Success

NAPCA 500:

Time Management & Goal-Setting Skills

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Balancing Academics with Extracurricular Activities

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Effective Listening & Note Taking Skills

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Memorization Skills: Learn to Remember!

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Organizational Skills for Student Success

NAPCA 505:

Basic Research Skills for Student Success

NAPCA 506:

Effective Study Techniques

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Academic Presentations & Using PowerPoint

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Intro to College Writing

NAPCA 509:

Exam Taking Strategies & Relieving Test Taking Anxiety

NAPCA 510:

Power Reading Strategies: Comprehension & Speed

NAPCA 511:

Academic Writing for College Success

NAPCA 512:

Effective Reading Skills for Student Success

NAPCA 513:

Taking Advantage of Academic Support & Campus Resources

Breaking Through Barriers to College Completion

NAPCA 600:

Breaking Through Barriers to College Completion

NAPCA 601:

Taking Ownership of Your Future Aspirations

NAPCA 602:

Breaking Through Stress & Anxiety

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Building & Sustaining Healthy Relationships

NAPCA 604A:

Breaking Through Depression

NAPCA 604B:

Breaking Through Depression on A Day to Day Basis

NAPCA 605:

Breaking Through Emotional & Psychological Barriers

NAPCA 606:

Breaking Through Barriers to College Enrollment

NAPCA 607:

Making Effective Decisions for Student Success

NAPCA 608:

Transitioning from High School to College

NAPCA 609:

Tips for College Survival

NAPCA 610:

Eating Healthy and Staying Fit

NAPCA 611:

Breaking Through Peer Pressure

NAPCA 612:

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Career Development, Planning, & Exploration

NAPCA 700:

Exploring Your Future Career Path

NAPCA 701:

Presonal Strategic Planning: Education & Career Action Plan

NAPCA 702:

Resume Writing

NAPCA 703:

Writing an Effective LinkedIn Profile

NAPCA 704:

Applying for a Job or Internship Aligned with Your Career Path

NAPCA 705:

Effective Interviewing Skills

NAPCA 706:

Writing a Cover & Thank You Letter

NAPCA 707:

Intro to Public Speaking

NAPCA 708:

Financial Literacy: Creating & Managing Your Personal Budget

Experience College Life

NAPCA 800:

Living and Dining on Campus

NAPCA 801:

Intro to Greek Life: Fraternities & Sororties

NAPCA 802:

Visit University Course Lecture

NAPCA 803:

Visit Your Intended Academic Major Department

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College Student Panel

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College Tours: Visit Two & Four Year Colleges

PROGRAM FEATURES

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25 CAREER SIMULATION STUDIOS

Our career simulation studios help students explore and experience different career options through experiential learning activities and cutting-edge technologies where students can dig deep into their passions and get a taste of what a future career might be like.

Fashion Design Studio

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T-Shirt Decorating

Students will have the opportunity to decorate their own t-shirt with various design tools such as fabric markers, gemstones, and tulle.

Dress Making

Students will turn everyday pillowcases into little fashionable attire and then donate them (choice of light sewing or double-sided fabric tape).

Footwear Design

Students will be able to decorate a pair of sneakers or any old shoes that they have at home that they would like to clean and design to give their shoes a fresh new look.

Beauty & Skin Care Studio

Manicures and Pedicures

Students will experience a manicure and pedicure and learn about nail and foot care.

Spa Facials

Students will get dressed in spa robes and learn proper skin care techniques.

Screenwriting, Film making & Photography Studio

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Screenwriting

In a fun and productive space, students will write, shoot, and edit short films under the guidance of professional screenwriters and filmmakers.

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Photography

Students will learn how to create stunning digital photography, and enhance imagery in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

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Filmmaking

While creating a short commercial or similar project, students will practice shooting and editing techniques to create a cohesive movie and apply the design thinking process to peer critiquing.

Dance Studio

Students will have a fun time learning new dance moves and choreography each day!

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The Baking Studio

Students will have fun baking a variety of healthy snacks and treats.

Engineering Studio

Students will be introduced to the field of engineering and have the opportunity to design, build, test, and refine their own creations in a safe and fun environment.

Nursing & Health care Studio

Students will be introduced and inspired to pursue a career in the field of nursing. Students will explore the role and specific responsibilities of nurses.

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DJ Music Mixing & Beat Making Studio

Students will get hands on experience with beat making, mixing, and recording music using two turntables, a DJ mixer, music production software, and a beat-making machine.

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Acting for Film & Television Studio

Students will learn the technical and emotional adjustments required for working in front of the camera.

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Graphic Design Studio

Students will receive a hands-on introduction to the creative process and core elements of graphic design for a variety of outputs, including print and digital media.

Website Design & Development Studio

Students will learn the essentials of building a website, including basic content creation, insertion of images and multimedia, installation of various plug-ins, and more.

Video Editing Studio

Students will receive hands-on instruction and practice with simple editing techniques and more complex compositing, layering, tilting, motion graphics, and sound design.

The Science Lab

Students will engage in hands-on science activities and fun experiments that will help them develop confidence and enthusiasm about science as they experience and understand the science they see around them everyday.

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Make Homemade Ice Cream

Have you ever made ice cream? It can be a lot of fun, and you end up with a tasty frozen treat! There is actually a lot of interesting chemistry that goes on behind making ice cream. In this science activity, you will make your own ice cream in a bag and explore the best way to chill the ingredients to make them become a creamy delicious treat!

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Slime Making

Students will take a class that is all about making slime! They will have the opportunity to make fluffy slime, glow in the dark slime, and more! Participants will get to take home all of the slime that they make at the end of the class.

Architecture Studio

Architecture is defined as the art and science of designing buildings and structures that will be suited for living, working, entertaining, and so much more. NAPCA students will be introduced to the wonderful, impactful field of architecture.

Veterinary Medicine & Animal Care Studio

Students will get a taste of what it be like to work as a Veterinarian professional.
Students will explore and experience different career paths in the veterinary medicine and animal care field through experiential learning activities, exciting hands on simulations and workshops, virtual career tours, and interactive meetings with experienced professionals in the field.

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Business & Entrepreneurship Studio (Social Entrepreneurship)

Students will explore and experience what it’s like to start, manage and build a start -up for profit company or non-profit organization – from idea generation to securing funding, to launching the business. Students will learn about various types of careers in the business industry.

Aviation & Aerospace Studio

Students will explore and experience how engineers design and build state-of-the-art aircraft and spacecraft. Students will learn about different career paths in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Medical Physician Studio

Students will explore and experience what it is like to be a working medical doctor: its fulfillment and its challenges. Students will learn about different career paths as a physician.

Dentistry Studio

Students will explore different career paths in the field of dentistry through experiential learning activities, exciting hands on simulations and workshops, virtual career tours, and interactive meetings with experienced professionals in the field. Students will learn what it is like to be a working as a dental professional.

Optometry Studio

Students will explore and experience what it is like to be a working as a doctor of optometry: its fulfillment and its challenges. Students will learn about a variety of careers in the field of optometry.

Pharmacy Studio

Students will explore and experience what it is like to be a working as a pharmacist: its fulfillment and its challenges. Students will learn about different careers in field of pharmacy.

Law & Trial Advocacy Studio

The classroom becomes a court room as students assume the role of trial attorney and battle for justice. Students will recieve hand on experience with researching the evidence, preparing witnesses, crafting arguments and ultimately presenting their case before a judge.

Agricultural Science Studio

Students will learn the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing food crops, and raising animals for farming.

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America’s Next Top Model Studio

Students will receive hands on experience with the fast-paced world of modeling.

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Graphic Design

Students will receive a hands-on introduction to the creative process and core elements of graphic design for a variety of outputs, including print and digital media.

Arts Studio

Students will learn the basic principles, techniques and concepts of painting and drawing while developing their talent and skills to invent visual images of their ideas, passions and interests. Students will work on surfaces ranging from paper, canvas, and panels. Students will use a wide variety of materials (oil, acrylic, watercolor, spray paint and others) as part of their journey to become professional artists with their own unique direction.

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CAREER EXPLORATION SEMINARS & EXCLUSIVE GUEST SPEAKERS

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CAREER DAY IS EVERYDAY AT NAPCA

Explore and Experience Various Career Paths

  • Each day of the program, students will participate in a career exploration seminar and simulation studio, where they will explore and experience a future career path to help them discover their career interests and learn about various types of careers.
  • Students will make connections with new and experienced professionals from different career fields to help them gain insight into their future careers while learning valuable strategies on how to achieve their specific career interests.

Visual & Performing Arts Seminars

Acting for Film & Television

Film and television acting is different than acting on commercials and in theater. Students will gain an insider's perspective to acting in the film and television industries and explore the different types of career paths in the field.

Screenwriting & Film making

Students will be introduced to filmmaking and screenwriting from industry professionals and explore the different types of career paths in the field.

Architecture Studio

Architecture is defined as the art and science of designing buildings and structures that will be suited for living, working, entertaining, and so much more. NAPCA students will be introduced to the field of architecture.

Fashion Design – Apparel & Footwear

Students will meet with industry professionals to explore the field of apparel and footwear design and the different types of career paths in the field.

Music Production & Beat Making

Students will be introduced to music production and beat making industry and explore the different types of career paths in the field.

Website Design & Development

Students will be introduced to the design, creation, and maintenance of web pages and websites. Students will explore the different types of career paths in the website design and development industry.

Graphic Design & Photography

Students will be introduced to the graphic design industry and explore the different types of career paths in the field.

Video Game Design

Our young gaming enthusiasts will be introduced to the tools and techniques of designing and building their very own unique video game. Students will explore the different types of career paths in the video game industry.

S.T.E.M. Seminars

Aviation & Aerospace

Students will explore the fields of aviation and aerospace. Students will explore the different types of career paths in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Nursing

Students will be introduced and inspired to pursue a career in the field of nursing. Students will explore the different types of career paths in the nursing industry.

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Veterinary Medicine & Animal Care

Students will be introduced and inspired to pursue a career in the field of veterinary medicine and animal care.

Dentistry

Students will explore and be inspired to pursue a career in the field of dentistry. Students will explore the different types of career paths in the dental industry.

Future Physicians

Students will be introduced and inspired to pursue a career as a future medical physician. Students will explore different types of career paths as a medical doctor.

Pharmacy

Students will be introduced and inspired to pursue a career in the field of pharmacy.

Engineering

Students will be introduced and inspired to pursue a career in the field of engineering. Students will explore the different types of career paths in the engineering industry.

Optometry

Students will be introduced and inspired to pursue a career in the field of optometry.

Law & Government Seminars

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Pre - Law

Students will be introduced and inspired to pursue a career as a future lawyer. Students will learn about the different types of lawyers and the many roles lawyers play in our society, from courtroom advocates to policy-makers.

Law Enforcement

Students will learn about the various types of law enforcement agencies across the United States and the specific roles and responsibilities. Students will be inspired to pursue a future career in law enforcement.

Business Seminars

Advertising, Marketing & PR

Students will be inspired to pursue a future career in marketing and advertising. Students will learn about various types of careers from professionals in the advertising and marketing industry.

Entertainment Management

Students will be inspired to pursue a future career in entertainment management. Students will learn about various types of careers from professionals in the entertainment management industry.

Real Estate Industry

Students will learn about various types of career paths from professionals in the real estate industry. Students will be inspired to pursue a future career in real estate.

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Automotive Industry

Students will be inspired to pursue a future career in the automotive industry. Students will learn about various types of careers from professionals in the automotive industry.

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Entrepreneurship

Students will learn about various types of careers from professionals in the field of entrepreneurship. Students will be inspired to pursue a future career as an entrepreneur.

Hotel Management

Students will be inspired to pursue a future career in hotel management. Students will learn about various types of careers from professionals in the hotel management industry.

Beauty & Skin Care Industry

Students will learn about various types of careers from professionals in the beauty and skin care industry. Students will be inspired to pursue a future career in the beauty and skin care industry.

Insurance Industry

Students will be inspired to pursue a future career in the insurance industry. Students will learn about various types of career opportunities from professionals in the insurance industry.

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Sports Management

Students will learn about various types of careers from professionals in the sports management industry. Students will be inspired to pursue a future career in sports management.

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Virtual Career Tours

Virtual career tours include career details such as work tasks and settings, education or training needed, average salary, and more.

Registered Nurses
Engineers
Medical Physicians
Dentists
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Lawyers

ACADEMIC PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE

Summer Mathematics Course

Students will strengthen their confidence and foundational skills in mathematics to improve their overall performance in school for the next grade level.

Academic Tutoring

  • NAPCA provides academic tutoring in Math and English Language Arts to help improve your student’s confidence and academic performance.
  • Tutoring focuses on two key areas. First, we work to close any learning gaps so each student has a strong foundation on which to build. Then, we work to help each student master new concepts.

Academic Writing, Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Building Course

Students will improve their vocabulary, reading comprehension, and receive targeted instruction in sentence writing, paragraph writing, grammar and mechanics, and introductory essay writing.

Public Speaking Course

Your child can become an effective public speaker! In this course, students will discover how to talk confidently and persuasively to both large audiences and small groups. Students will learn how to plan and deliver presentations skillfully and how to manage one of the most common public speaking barriers—fear of failure. Students will also get tips on how to use both verbal and nonverbal communication effectively.

The Public Speaking course focuses on the following:

  • Students will discover how to speak confidently and persuasively to both large audiences and small groups.
  • Students will learn how to plan and deliver presentations skillfully, and how to manage one of the most common public speaking barriers - fear of failure.

SOCIAL - EMOTIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

Social-Emotional Skills Development Seminar

NAPCA offers a social-emotional skills development seminar that help students manage their emotions, build healthy relationships, and show empathy and understanding. Social-emotional skills allow kids and adults alike to understand and recognize our thoughts and feelings in order to connect with others. They help us communicate and express ourselves in the appropriate way in different environments and with different people. For example, a child may see her friend is upset and ask if she is okay. Kids with healthy social-emotional skills are more likely to succeed in school, work, and life. The social-emotional skills development seminar focuses on helping kids acquire the following skills:

  • Make friends and maintain friendships
  • Gain confidence
  • Resolve conflicts
  • Manage stress and anxiety
  • Make appropriate decisions
  • Resist negative social pressure
  • Validating your assumptions
  • Controlling your impulses, negative thoughts, and feelings

ACADEMIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

Student Success Seminars

NAPCA offers an academic skills development seminar that provide students with the tools and strategies to become self motivated and responsible learners with a positive attitude and effective learning habits to succeed in school. Seminar topics include:

  • Effective study skills
  • Note taking
  • Time management
  • Keeping yourself organized
  • Managing your stress and anxiety

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND HEALTHY SNACKS

We serve continental breakfast, lunch, healthy snacks, and occasional treats.  Most of our lunches come from local food vendors and are prepared fresh just moments before lunch. 

If you decide, for whatever reason, to pack a lunch or additional snacks for your child, please leave out any products containing nuts for the safety of other children who may have severe allergies.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

We do our best to cater to dietary restrictions and selective food eaters. If you don’t see something on the posted menu that works for your child, we ask parents to contact us in advance so that we can accommodate your needs.

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CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Should students need a little extra “pick-me-up” in the morning, we provide our students with a light continental breakfast, which includes items such as bagels, fruit, yogurt, and french toast sticks.

LUNCH

Students choose their lunch: During the morning check in, students order their lunch which includes an entree and a number of sides.

HEALTHY SNACKS

Healthy snacks include items such as fruit, veggies, and yogurt, which are served from 10am to 5pm. We also provide an organic popsicle as a healthy treat.

Note: Our lunch menu will be provided to all admitted camp participants prior to the first day of the program.

Delivered by staff directly to students: Lunch is delivered by staff directly to students while they sit back and connect with their friends. No long buffet lines.

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College Tours

Students will experience college life through interactive visits to two year and four year college campuses designed exclusively for elementary school students.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Santa Monica College
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
California State University, Northridge
University of California, Santa Barbara
Occidental College

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Fun Activities & Excursions

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Are you a thrill seeker? Come out to Six Flags with NAPCA and the staff and enjoy the gold standard of theme parks.

Game Night

Prepare yourself for a fun night of games and tap into the strategist within.

An Evening at LA Dodgers Baseball Game

NAPCA students and staff will spend an evening cheering on a Major League Baseball team such as the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Bowling

Bowling is an evening of fun for everyone! Come Show your skills on the lane of just hang out and eat some delicious pizza and wings while you relax in the lounge areas.

Karaoke

Think you can sing like Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift, and the Jonas Brothers? Or do you think you can rap like Drake? Come show off your singing or rapping skills at the NAPCA Karaoke studio.

Inflatable Games

Students will have the opportunity to splash around and cool down from the summer heat by enjoying our Inflatable Water Park!

Hurricane Harbor Waterpark

Be cool! NAPCA is ready to take you out to the water slides and lots of refreshingly cool water.

Sky Zone Indoor Trapoline Park

Join us for a fun workout, slam dunk on a 10-foot basketball net, flip into a pool of foam, or simply bounce around!

NAPCA Dance Party

You came in as strangers and you now prepare to part as close friends - but not before you party together at the final dance! There will be a live DJ mixing up your favorite tunes and plenty of snacks and beverages to keep you going.

Fun Under the Sun at the Beach

NAPCA students and staff will spend an afternoon enjoying the beach. Join the fun and relax a little with your new friends!

Swimming / Pool Party

It's time to bring out the sunglasses, tanning lotion and get your swim on! Feel the vibes with music thumping and relaxing by the pool with your friends while you soak up the sun.

Inflatable Water Slides

Students will have the opportunity to play inflatable games such as "wipe out" and cool down from the summer heat by enjoying our inflatable water slides.

Disneyland

For six decades, Disneyland has captured imaginations, stirred emotions, and unleashed the unabashed joy of childhood in millions of guests. Now's the time to live out your Disney Dream with your NAPCA family!

Movie Night

Lights, Camera, Popcorn! Students and NAPCA program staff will watch an entertaining movie at one of the top movie theaters in the U.S.

Skating with NAPCA

Want to race? Come out and join NAPCA and staff on a beautiful night by taking some Laps around the skating rink and enjoy your new friends!

Ice Cream Socials

I Scream, you scream, well all scream for ice cream! Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, whatever your favorite flavor is, it is time to indulge with your friends and NAPCA program staff.

Open Mic / Talent Show

Whether it's singing a pop culture song, playing a Beethoven sonata, or sharing an athletic feat, the Talent Show at NAPCA is sure to be a time of amazing entertainment.

Netflix Movie Room

We bring the movie theater to camp. Students will be able to watch and enjoy all of their favorite kid movies and tv shows on Netflix.

Student Lounge & Game Room

Students will have the opportunity to explore the fun and exciting world of the digital gaming world!  Students can expect to play games such as Minecraft, Roblox, and much much MORE! Healthy snacks and treats will be provided.

Video Games

Arcade Games

Board Games

Healthy Snacks & Treats

SPORTS & RECREATIONAL Activities

Students will have the opportunity to engage in healthy competition as they participate in various sports and group activities.

Soccer

Yoga

Flag Football

Dodgeball

Basketball

Go-carts

Softball

Track & Field

Carnival Games

Students will have a great time playing games, winning prizes, and eating delicious snacks and treats with their friends at the NAPCA Carnival.

Inflatable Water Park

Students will have the opportunity to splash around and cool down from the summer heat by enjoying our Inflatable Water Park!

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Sample Program Schedule

Before and after program care is available Monday – Friday from 6:30am – 7:45am and in the evening from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Please contact us directly at support@napcaonline.org for additional information and pricing.

Campus Tours are available for new students and their parents each day during the summer. Please contact us directly at support@napcaonline.org for more information about tours.

*6:30am - 7:45am

Pre – Program Care is available daily from 6:30am – 7:45am

Our program starts at 8:00am. Parents can drop off their child as early as 7:45am.

If parents need to drop off their child before 7:45am, students must be enrolled in pre-program care.

8:00am -11:00am Academic Preparation for College

Mathematics Course: 1 hour of Math instruction per day
Writing & Grammar Course: 1 hour of Pre-College Writing & Grammar instruction per day
Public Speaking course:  1 hour of public speaking instruction per day

11:00am -12:30pm

Indoor & Outdoor Fun Activities: 1.5 hours

12:30pm - 1:50pm

Lunch: 30 minutes
Indoor & Outdoor Fun Activities: 50 mins 

Students participate in a variety of high-energy indoor and outdoor games and activities.

2:00pm - 4:00pm

GROUP A

Career Exploration Seminars & Simulations: 2:00pm to 2:50pm

50 minutes per day of students exploring and experiencing a future career path. Students with a season pass will explore 45 different careers (from medicine, law, dentistry, etc.) over the entire summer.

Academic Skills Development Workshops for Student Success: 2:55pm to 3:25pm

30 minutes per day

Social-Emotional Development Workshops: 3:30pm to 4:00pm

30 minutes per day

GROUP B

Academic Skills Development Workshops for Student Success: 2:00pm to 2:30pm

30 minutes per day

Social-Emotional Development Workshops: 2:35pm to 3:05pm (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

30 minutes per day

Career Exploration Seminars & Simulations: 3:10PM to 4:00PM

50 minutes per day of students exploring and experiencing a future career path. Students with a season pass will explore 45 different careers (from medicine, law, dentistry, etc.) over the entire summer.

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Indoor & Outdoor Fun Activities: 2 hrs

Students participate in a variety of high-energy indoor and outdoor games and activities.

*6:00pm - 7:30pm

After-Program Care Available

Students that participate in after program care will be provided with dinner at 6:00pm. During the morning check in, students order their dinner which includes an entree and a number of sides.

Faculty-&-Staff

Faculty & Staff:

Carefully-vetted program staff recruited from top universities

Our selective hiring practices yield the most highly qualified, passionate instructors from top universities such as UCLA, USC, UC Berkeley, Harvard, and Stanford.

Thorough background checks

We take safety seriously. All staff members undergo extensive background and reference checks, and program staff who are CPR & First-Aid Certified.

Trained in person

There’s no substitute for in-person training. We train our staff to ensure they are prepared to educate and inspire students.

Experienced and passionate teachers and counseling staff

We adhere to a policy of no “Teachers or Counselors in Training.” Instead, you’ll find experienced and passionate teachers and counseling staff that know how to engage students, break down difficult academic concepts, and place students on a path for success.

Testimonials

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Program Dates, Hours, and Locations

Program Dates

Program takes place during summer vacation, from June 15 to August 14. Specific dates vary by location and are subject to change depending on school calendars.  Our program is closed on Friday, July 4th, 2020.

Program Hours of Operations

Our program operates from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Parents can drop off their child as early as 7:45am.

Before and after program care is available Monday – Friday from 6:30am – 7:45am and in the evening from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Please contact us directly at support@napcaonline.org for additional information and pricing.

Program Locations

Each program site has limited space availability and spots fill up fast.  Programs will be held in the following areas across Southern California:

  • Calabasas
  • Pacific Palisades
  • Malibu
  • Santa Monica
  • Westchester
  • Manhattan Beach
  • Sherman Oaks
  • Van Nuys
  • Encino
  • Woodland Hills
  • West Hills
  • Northridge
  • Porter Ranch
  • Chatsworth
  • Palmdale
  • Victorville
  • Los Angeles
  • Inglewood
  • El Segundo
  • Redondo Beach
  • Thousand Oaks
  • Oxnard
  • Ventura
  • San Diego
  • Carlsbad
  • Anaheim
  • Buena Park
  • Huntington Beach
  • Santa Barbara
  • Glendora
  • Chino Hills
  • Claremont
  • West Hollywood
  • Valley Village
  • North Hollywood
  • Pasadena
  • Glendale
  • Burbank
  • Culver City
  • Beverly Hills
  • West Los Angeles
  • Carson
  • Long Beach
  • Irvine
  • Aliso Viejo
  • Newport Beach
  • Rancho Cucamonga
  • Ontario
  • Riverside

When completing the online application, please designate which program location you would like to attend.  Please choose your top three program locations. We will do our best to enroll your student in their top choice location.

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PROGRAM FEES

Membership Options & Fees

  • Purchase any number of Day Passes and use them anytime.
  • Unused Day Passes can be used for NAPCA summer programs offered the following year.
  • You can even upgrade to our Season Pass and have your previous Day Pass purchases credited towards the season pass membership fee.
  • Day Passes can be transferred between family members and friends. Pass transfer is only good for this summer.
  • Buy 1 – 4 day passes: $110 per day
  • Buy 5 – 9 day passes: $100 per day
  • Buy 10 – 14 day passes: $90 per day
  • Buy 15 – 19 day passes: $80 per day
  • Buy 20 – 24 day passes: $70 per day
  • Buy 25 or more day passes: $60 per day
  • With the purchase of 20 or more day passes for one student, you will receive a free day pass that can be gifted to another student.
  • We do not prorate membership fees or give refunds for any missed or sick days. No Exceptions.
  • One fee ($500) covers one week.
  • Upgrade to a Season Pass at any point.
  • Includes a free day pass that can be gifted to a family member or friend. Free Day Pass requires advance registration, is good for summer 2020 only, and has no monetary value.
  • Parents must enroll in an automatic recurring payment agreement authorizing weekly electronic charges to a designated payment card on the scheduled charge dates for the amounts due.
  • We do not prorate membership fees or give refunds for any missed or sick days. No Exceptions.
  • $450 per week
  • Upgrade to a Season Pass at any point.
  • Includes a free day pass that can be gifted to a family member or friend. Free Day Pass requires advance registration, is good for summer 2020 only, and has no monetary value.
  • Parents must enroll in an automatic recurring payment agreement authorizing weekly electronic charges to a designated payment card on the scheduled charge dates for the amounts due.
  • We do not prorate membership fees or give refunds for any missed or sick days. No Exceptions.
  • $400 per week
  • Upgrade to a Season Pass at any point.
  • Includes a free day pass that can be gifted to a family member or friend. Free Day Pass requires advance registration, is good for summer 2020 only, and has no monetary value.
  • Parents must enroll in an automatic recurring payment agreement authorizing weekly electronic charges to a designated payment card on the scheduled charge dates for the amounts due.
  • We do not prorate membership fees or give refunds for any missed or sick days. No Exceptions.
  • $350 per week
  • Upgrade to a Season Pass at any point.
  • Includes a free day pass that can be gifted to a family member or friend. Free Day Pass requires advance registration, is good for summer 2020 only, and has no monetary value.
  • Parents must enroll in an automatic recurring payment agreement authorizing weekly electronic charges to a designated payment card on the scheduled charge dates for the amounts due.
  • We do not prorate membership fees or give refunds for any missed or sick days. No Exceptions.
  • $300 per week.
  • Upgrade to a Season Pass from a day pass plan at any point.
  • Includes a free day pass that can be gifted to a family member or friend. Free Day Pass requires advance registration, is good for summer 2020 only, and has no monetary value.
  • If you don’t use more than 20 days or 4 weeks of your Season Pass Membership, we’ll calculate what you would have paid at the 20 Day Pass membership rate and refund the difference.
  • Parents must enroll in an automatic recurring payment agreement authorizing weekly electronic charges to a designated payment card on the scheduled charge dates for the amounts due.
  • We do not prorate membership fees or give refunds for any missed or sick days. No Exceptions.
  • One Free Day Pass requires advance registration, is good for summer 2020 only, and has no monetary value.

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Admission Requirements

U.S. and International students (ages 13-18, Co-ed) – who desire to walk into a four-year college or university with the tools and resources to break through the barriers to college enrollment and completion – are invited to apply for admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy at all program locations. U.S. citizenship is not required, but an excellent command of the English language, both written and oral, is necessary.

International Students English Language Test: Evidence of English Language Proficiency

All applicants from countries in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency by taking a standardized test called the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service. You can obtain detailed information from the TOEFL website, or contact TOEFL Services, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, (609) 771-7100.

This requirement applies to applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Latin America, the Middle East, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, most European countries, and non-English-speaking countries in Africa.

If you have completed at least one year of full-time academic course work with grades of B or better in residence at a recognized U.S. institution, you do not need to take a standardized test. Instead, you must upload an unofficial transcript from the recognized U.S. institution.

Academic Performance

We are looking for students who are serious about their academic preparation for college, with at least a 3.00 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in their academic courses.

Note: Students who have earned less than a 3.00 GPA may be considered for admission. Please contact us to speak with one of our staff to discuss your interest in our summer academy.

Personal Commitment

Your commitment to academic preparation for college, becoming a competitive applicant for college admission, and taking ownership of your future college and career aspirations are the most important factors in our process of selecting students for admission.

Admission Essay

The admission essay is key to your application for enrollment into the NAPCA Summer Academy. Your essay tells us something about you beyond your grades. We want to know about your extracurricular activities outside the classroom. Your interests outside of the classroom will help paint the full picture of who you are.

Recommendation from a Teacher or School Counselor

Ask your School Counselor or Teacher to complete the Online Recommendation form, which can be found and completed at summer.napcaonline.org/recommendation. We require at least one recommendation but please do not submit more than two recommendations.

Admission & Scholarship Interview (Telephone or In-Person)

Within 2 weeks after you have submitted a complete online application including the required documents for admission, the student and parent will be contacted by one of our staff members and will be asked to complete an admission and scholarship interview over the telephone or in-person.

  • Student Interview (telephone or in-person)

    The student interview typically takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask questions about the student’s academic and career goals, why they decided to apply for admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy, and the activities they are involved in at their school and outside of school. Please be prepared to do most of the talking! Additionally, applicants along with their parents will have an opportunity to ask specific questions about the NAPCA Summer Academy.

  • Parent Interview (telephone or in-person)

    The parent interview will help us determine if your son or daughter is a good fit for our program. The parent interview typically takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask questions to get a better insight on the areas (academic and non-academic) you think your son or daughter needs improvement and where your son or daughter is today as it relates to their future college and career aspirations.

Note: In-Person interviews are not required.

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Scholarships

We offer partial tuition scholarships (ranging from $200 to $1,000 per student) and full tuition scholarships to provide financial assistance to students/families who demonstrate a financial need. Limited aid is available and an application is not a guarantee of financial assistance. Scholarships will be distributed until all funds are exhausted.

 

Applying for a NAPCA Scholarship

Students can apply for a scholarship by completing the scholarship section inside the Online Application for Admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy. The scholarship application deadline is on a rolling basis until all funds set aside for families in need have been distributed. We will do our best to help as many students/families as possible but we cannot guarantee that every student that apply for a scholarship will receive the financial support they deserve this summer. 

NAPCA is working very hard to secure more full scholarships for our students. You are welcome to join us in securing more funds to help more students/families afford to attend the NAPCA Summer Academy. However, at this time, we encourage students to break through the financial barrier and not allow their financial circumstance to restrain them from attending the program by proactively fundraising the additional funds needed.

Many of our NAPCA students have successfully secured the funds to attend the program with the support of their teachers, counselors, school, friends, family, church, NAPCA, and other stakeholder’s in the student’s community. 

 

* NAPCA is available to help students and families fundraise. Please contact us at support@napcaonline.org.

Fundraising

Online Fundraising

Many of our students have used gofundme.com, kickstarter.com, and indiegogo.com to do online fundraising. Students and parents have reported that online fundraising was one of the best ways to secure the additional funds needed to cover their cost to attend the NAPCA Summer Academy. Our students and parents wrote a compelling letter to ask for donations from family and friends. Additionally, parents that maintained a Facebook page, they placed the donation letter on their Facebook page to spread the word to family and friends.

Online fundraising has proven to work for our students and parents. If you need help setting up your online fundraising website, our student support team is here for you. You can set up your personal online fundraising website in about 15 – 20 minutes. 

To start raising funds online now, go to:

gofundme.com

kickstarter.com 

indiegogo.com 

Please contact our NAPCA Student Support Team (support@napcaonline.org) to receive assistance with your fundraising efforts. We can help you develop your own personal fundraising web page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Our Program

The heart of the NAPCA Summer Academy is our career focused curriculum, which is designed to help your student explore different career paths to help them learn about future academic and career possibilities and make connections with professionals from different career fields to get a taste of what a future career might be like. This will also help students have a better idea of what they want to study in college and start participating in internships or volunteering their time to experience their future career path. Students may find that they actually don’t like a certain career, and it’s better to learn this now, than when they are already in college and have spent a lot of time and money on an academic major or career training program that they no longer want to pursue.

While building lasting relationships with peers, students will participate in a rigorous weekly program schedule filled with lots of indoor and outdoor fun activities and supplemental academic instruction courses in mathematics, writing and grammar, and public speaking. Students will also engage in academic skills development seminars, social-emotional development workshops, and career exploration seminars and simulations. Additionally, students will experience college life through interactive college tours designed specifically for elementary school students.

Yes!  In California, organized camps are under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Health and therefore exempt from Child Care Licensing, which is overseen by the Department of Social Services. All of our California locations adhere to the 300 health and safety standards by the American Camp Association. Each Spring, we reach out to all local health departments to notify them of our summer program operations to ensure that we’re satisfying all of their requirements for Day Camps. Since licensing requirements and exemptions do change from time-to-time, we’ll continue to monitor and respond to updates in our requirements as a Day Camp in California.

We provide continental breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks for our students.  Most of our lunches come from local food vendors and are prepared fresh just moments before lunch. If you decide, for whatever reason, to pack a lunch or additional snacks for your child, please leave out any products containing nuts for the safety of other children who may have severe allergies.

Dates, Hours, and Locations

Our program takes place during the summer from early June to late August. Specific dates vary by location and are subject to change depending on school calendars.  Our program is closed on Friday, July 4th, 2020.

Elementary School Programs

Our elementary school program operates from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Parents can drop off their child as early as 7:45am.

Before and after program care is available Monday – Friday from 6:30am – 7:45am and from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Please contact us directly at support@napcaonline.org for additional information and pricing.

 

Middle  School Programs

Our middle school program operates from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Parents can drop off their child as early as 7:45am. Before and after program care is available Monday – Friday from 6:30am – 7:45am and from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Please contact us directly at support@napcaonline.org for additional information and pricing.

 

High School Programs

Our hours of operation for high school programs vary by program and location as we offer day and overnight programs. 

Our elementary and middle school programs will be held in the following areas across Southern California:

  • Calabasas/Pacific Palisades/Malibu
  • Westchester/Redondo Beach/ Manhattan Beach
  • Sherman Oaks/Van Nuys/Encino
  • Woodland Hills/West Hills
  • Northridge/Porter Ranch/Chatsworth
  • Palmdale/Lancaster/Victorville
  • Culver City/Beverly Hills/West Los Angeles 
  • Seal Beach/Carson/Long Beach
  • Irvine/Aliso Viejo/Newport Beach
  • Rancho Cucamonga/Ontario
  • Riverside
  • West Hollywood
  • Valley Village/North Hollywood
  • Thousand Oaks/Oxnard/Ventura 
  • Pasadena
  • Murrietta
  • San Diego
  • Anaheim/Buena Park/Huntington Beach
  • Valencia/Canyon Country 
  • Santa Barbara
  • Glendora/San Dimas
  • Chino Hills
  • Claremont

Admissions & Scholarships

Admission Requirements for Elementary School Programs

Grade Requirement: 

Current 1st – 5th grade students are invited to apply for admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy at all program locations. 

 

Academic Performance:

We are looking for students who are serious about academics and have a strong commitment to strengthening their academic performance in school.

 

Personal Commitment:

Your commitment to taking ownership of your future college and career goals is the most important factor in our process of selecting students for admission. 

 

Online Recommendation from a Teacher, Counselor, or Mentor:

We require two recommendations for each child applying for admission. One of your child’s recommenders must be from an academic teacher. Both recommenders can be from an academic teacher. Ask each recommender to complete the Online Recommendation form for your child, which can be found and completed at summer.napcaonline.org/elementary- recommendation

 

Admissions Interview:

Within 2 weeks after you have submitted a complete online application including the required documents for admission, the student and their parent(s) will be contacted by one of our staff members and will be asked to complete an admissions interview via telephone or video chat.

Student Interview (Telephone or Video Chat):

The student interview typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask your child questions related to their academic performance in school, favorite and least favorite part of the day at school, activities they are involved in at school and outside of school, and the types of activities they expect to engage in at our summer program. The purpose of the interview is to get to know each student to ensure our program will be a good fit for them. Additionally, students along with their parents will have an opportunity to ask specific questions about the NAPCA Summer Academy.

Parent Interview (Telephone or Video Chat):

The parent interview typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask questions to get a better insight on the areas (academic and non-academic) you think your son or daughter needs improvement and where your child is today as it relates to exploring and experiencing different career pathways to help your child discover their future career path.

 

Most Recent Academic Report Card

Ask your school or academic counselor to provide you with a copy of your child’s most recent academic report card as you will need to upload to your online admissions application.

 

Admissions Process:

  • Applications for admission are reviewed weekly and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. We will take applications until all seats have been filled. Students are notified of their acceptance to the program within 2 weeks after they submit their online admissions application.
  • There is NO application fee and deadline to apply! We begin accepting applications on November 1 and will continue to accept applications for admission until all spaces are filled. If your program or location is full and you are a qualified applicant, you will be placed on the waitlist.
  • You will be notified of your acceptance to the program by email. The notification is sent to the email address provided in your application for admission. Be sure to use an email address that you check frequently.
  • After you receive your letter of acceptance to the NAPCA Summer Academy, you must pay your program fee in full or pay at least 10% (nonrefundable deposit) of your total program fee to hold your seat in the program. If you do not submit at least a 10% nonrefundable deposit within 2 weeks after you have been accepted to the program, your seat may be given to another student. Please contact us if you are having difficulty making your nonrefundable deposit. 

Admission Requirements for Middle School Programs

Grade Requirement: 

Current 6th – 8th grade students are invited to apply for admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy at all program locations. 

 

Academic Performance:

We are looking for students who are serious about academics, with at least a 3.00 GPA or higher (cumulative GPA as indicated on the students unofficial academic transcript) in their academic courses.

Note: Students who have earned less than a 3.0 GPA may be considered for admission. Please contact us to speak with one of our staff to discuss your interest in our summer academy.

 

Personal Commitment:

Your commitment to taking ownership of your future college and career goals is the most important factor in our process of selecting students for admission. 

 

Online Recommendation from a Teacher or School Counselor:

Ask your school counselor or teacher to complete the Online Recommendation form, which can be found and completed at summer.napcaonline.org/recommendation. We require two recommendations per applicant. One of your recommenders must be from an academic teacher at your school. Both recommenders can be from an academic teacher.

 

Admissions Interview:

Within 2 weeks after you have submitted a complete online application including the required documents for admission, the student and their parent(s) will be contacted by one of our staff members and will be asked to complete an admissions interview via telephone or video chat.

Student Interview (Telephone or Video Chat):

The student interview typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask your child questions related to their academic performance in school, favorite and least favorite part of the day at school, activities they are involved in at school and outside of school, and the types of activities they expect to engage in at our summer program. The purpose of the interview is to get to know each student to ensure our program will be a good fit for them. Additionally, students along with their parents will have an opportunity to ask specific questions about the NAPCA Summer Academy.

Parent Interview (Telephone or Video Chat):

The parent interview typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask questions to get a better insight on the areas (academic and non-academic) you think your son or daughter needs improvement and where your child is today as it relates to exploring and experiencing different career pathways to help your child discover their future career path.

 

Unofficial Academic Transcript 

Ask your school or academic counselor to provide you with a copy of your unofficial school transcript as you will need to upload to your online admissions application.

 

Admissions Essay 

While your admissions essay is only one of many factors we consider when making our admission decision, it helps provide context for the rest of your application. 

Directions: All applicants must respond to the essay prompt in no more than 500 words (single spaced or double spaced, 12pt font).

Essay Prompt: Please explain why you decided to apply for admission and what you expect to learn and experience from participating in the NAPCA Summer Academy.

Notes: 

  • Please put your full name, school name, grade level, and phone number in the header (top right hand corner) of your admissions essay. 
  • Please compose your admissions essay in Microsoft Word and upload in your online admissions application.

 

Admissions Process:

  • Applications for admission are reviewed weekly and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. We will take applications until all seats have been filled. Students are notified of their acceptance to the program within 2 weeks after they submit their online application.
  • There is NO application fee and deadline to apply! We begin accepting applications on November 1 and will continue to accept applications for admission until all spaces are filled. If your program or location is full and you are a qualified applicant, you will be placed on the waitlist.
  • You will be notified of your acceptance to the program by email. The notification is sent to the email address provided in your application for admission. Be sure to use an email address that you check frequently.
  • After you receive your letter of acceptance to the NAPCA Summer Academy, you must pay your program fee in full or pay at least 10% (nonrefundable deposit) of your total program fee to hold your seat in the program. If you do not submit at least a 10% nonrefundable deposit within 2 weeks after you have been accepted to the program, your seat may be given to another student. Please contact us if you are having difficulty making your nonrefundable deposit.

Admission Requirements for High School Programs

Grade Requirement: 

Current 9th – 11th grade students are invited to apply for admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy at all program locations. 

 

Academic Performance:

We are looking for students who are serious about academics, with at least a 3.00 GPA or higher (cumulative GPA as indicated on the students unofficial academic transcript) in their academic courses.

Note: Students who have earned less than a 3.0 GPA may be considered for admission. Please contact us to speak with one of our staff to discuss your interest in our summer academy.

 

Personal Commitment:

Your commitment to taking ownership of your future is the most important factor in our process of selecting students for admission. 

 

Online Recommendation from a Teacher or School Counselor:

Ask your school counselor or teacher to complete the Online Recommendation form, which can be found and completed at summer.napcaonline.org/recommendation. We require two recommendations per applicant. One of your recommenders must be from an academic teacher at your school. Both recommenders can be from an academic teacher.

 

Admissions Interview:

Within 2 weeks after you have submitted a complete online application including the required documents for admission, the student and their parent(s) will be contacted by one of our staff members and will be asked to complete an admissions interview via telephone or video chat.

Student Interview (Telephone or Video Chat):

The student interview typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask questions about the student’s academic and career goals, why they decided to apply for admission to the NAPCA Summer Academy, and the activities they are involved in at school and outside of school. The purpose of the interview is to get to know each student to ensure our program will be a good fit for them. Additionally, applicants along with their parents will have an opportunity to ask specific questions about the NAPCA Summer Academy.

Parent Interview (Telephone or Video Chat):

The parent interview typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. During the interview session, we will ask questions to get a better insight on the areas (academic and non-academic) you think your son or daughter needs improvement and where your child is today as it relates to exploring and experiencing different career pathways to help your child discover their future career path.

 

Unofficial Academic Transcript 

Ask your school or academic counselor to provide you with a copy of your unofficial school transcript as you will need to upload to your online admissions application.

 

Admissions Essay 

While your admissions essay is only one of many factors we consider when making our admission decision, it helps provide context for the rest of your application. 

Directions: All applicants must respond to the essay prompt in no more than 1000 words (single spaced or double spaced, 12pt font).

Essay Prompt: Please explain why you decided to apply for admission and what you expect to learn and experience from participating in the NAPCA Summer Academy.

Notes: 

  • Please put your full name, school name, grade level, and phone number in the header (top right hand corner) of your admissions essay. 
  • Please compose your admissions essay in Microsoft Word and upload in your online admissions application.

 

Admissions Process:

  • Applications for admission are reviewed weekly and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. We will take applications until all seats have been filled. Students are notified of their acceptance to the program within 2 weeks after they submit their online application.
  • There is NO application fee and deadline to apply! We begin accepting applications on November 1 and will continue to accept applications for admission until all spaces are filled. If your program or location is full and you are a qualified applicant, you will be placed on the waitlist.
  • You will be notified of your acceptance to the program by email. The notification is sent to the email address provided in your application for admission. Be sure to use an email address that you check frequently.
  • After you receive your letter of acceptance to the NAPCA Summer Academy, you must pay your program fee in full or pay at least 10% (nonrefundable deposit) of your total program fee to hold your seat in the program. If you do not submit at least a 10% nonrefundable deposit within 2 weeks after you have been accepted to the program, your seat may be given to another student. Please contact us if you are having difficulty making your nonrefundable deposit. 

Yes. Parents will need to complete the online scholarship application and upload additional financial information to be considered.  Parents should submit ONE scholarship application per family.

Online Scholarship Application: https://summer.napcaonline.org/scholarship-application

Applications for admission are reviewed weekly and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. We will take applications until all seats have been filled. Students are notified of their acceptance to the program within 2 weeks after they submit their online application including required documents and completion of the student and parent admissions interview.

There is NO application fee and deadline to apply! We begin accepting applications on November 1 and will continue to accept applications for admission until all spaces are filled. If your program or location is full and you are a qualified applicant, you will be placed on the waitlist.

You will be notified of your acceptance to the program by email. The notification is sent to the email address provided in your online application for admission. Be sure to use an email address that you check frequently.

After you receive your letter of acceptance to the NAPCA Summer Academy, you must pay your program fee in full or pay at least 10% (nonrefundable deposit) of your total program fee to hold your seat in the program. If you do not submit at least a 10% nonrefundable deposit within 2 weeks after you have been accepted to the program, your seat may be given to another student. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Our Staff

10 STUDENTS PER STAFF

Our student’s safety and providing the best supervision is our priority. Our student to staff ratio is 10 students or fewer per staff.

Yes. Criminal background checks, sexual offender checks, and personal and professional references are mandatory for all staff members. Each program location has a Director and staff members who are CPR & First-Aid certified. We regularly evaluate our program staff and instructors to make sure our high standards are met.

Yes. All program staff are required to attend regional training sessions prior to the start of each summer program.

FRIENDLY AND HIGHLY EXPERIENCED STAFF

Our instructors are passionate about teaching college and career readiness courses  — this is a must. We recruit industry professionals, college graduates, current Masters and PhD degree students, and upper-level undergraduates. Many NAPCA alumni return to “pay it forward” once they’re qualified to serve on our staff roster.

Our Students

Absolutely! We can accommodate children with special needs—within the limitations of our resources, natural surroundings, facilities, staff ratios, and program standards—while preserving the nature of the learning experience for all students. We are not able to provide an attendant (one-on-one staff member) to address a student’s personal needs, nor can we accommodate medical conditions or impairments requiring treatment beyond the scope of our staff.

Before enrolling a child with special medical, mental, or psychological needs, please contact us to discuss potential accommodations.

Every state has different regulations on how to store and administer medication in a program setting. We are aware of, and follow, each state’s specific requirements. We have a consulting physician that has set our policies and procedures according to the regulations of the state. Additionally, at each location, there is at least one person who has the state required training around first aid practices. You can reach out to our office to find out the specifics for how we can support your child’s needs.

We have had students who used insulin pumps or needed injections attend our program. We are happy to remind students to come to the program main office, giving them a quiet place to administer their insulin and rest. If a student requires support in order to interpret the results or receive their insulin, we can work with you to provide that.

Each situation will be addressed differently depending on the nature and circumstances of the incident. If there is an incident that is pretty minor (i.e. first time incident, no one seriously hurt), we’ll speak to the children to let them know that sort of behavior is unacceptable. We’ll also connect with their parents to let them know about the incident. If this were to happen repeatedly, we would consider asking a child not to come back. If there is a more serious incident involving any kind of significant injury or if a child poses a risk to himself/herself or others, we would call the parents immediately to have that child picked up and would consider asking them not to come back.

Very rarely does bullying (unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance and is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time) occur at our program. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. We take bullying very seriously and involve the parents and children of all parties to have a deeper discussion and take action from there accordingly to keep all students safe.

Safety and Security

Safety and security are always top of mind. There are a number of things we do to ensure the safety of our students. At each location, we closely monitor who is entering and leaving the campus at all times. We set up our locations so there is one main entrance/exit. If there is a gate that cannot be closed to secure that entrance/exit, we’ll have someone stationed at or near it at all times so there is constant supervision of who is coming and going.

Any adult who is on-campus (beyond our check-in/out area) must have a valid background check on file with us or be escorted the entire time by one of our staff members. This is for the safety of all students in our care. Parents, guardians, or other designated pick-up persons who may wish to come onto a location must wait until a staff member is able to escort them.

When students arrive to the program, they sign into our custom-built database, which has all of the information that was provided by the parent when they registered, including who is allowed to pick up their child. When students sign in, they receive a badge, which is a physical indicator that the child has signed in and is registered.

At the end of the day, anyone who comes to pick-up a student must be on the authorized pick-up list. A staff member will check the list (and the person’s ID) before letting the student leave. 

When choosing new locations for our program, security is one of the top priorities. We choose locations that are contained and easy to supervise. We also go to great lengths to set up our own physical barriers or to supervise entry and exit points on campus.

Weather

There are several things we do to address the summer heat. We set up shade tents so students can get some relief from the sun. We provide large water activities such as giant water slides and inflatable water play structures which will be offered on hot days. We always have lots of sunscreen on hand. Drinking water is always readily available. There are lots of indoor activities taking place throughout the day, and many of these take place in rooms that are air conditioned or equipped with fans.