- Dates
- July 1 - July 21, 2012
- Program Fee
- $4,995
- Housing
- Residential
- Grades
- Completing grades 9 - 11
Daily Activities
When classes finish, it's time to play. Summerfuel staff organizes exciting and active extracurricular options every day of the week.
Get in the Game: basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee and football
Compete: game shows, floor wars and battle of the sexes
Work Out: yoga, running, indoor cardio, hiking, swimming, free weights and aerobics
Create: cooking, jewelry making, tie-dye, poetry slams
Explore: catch some rays along Lake Lagunita, grab a snack at The Treehouse, or take the Marguerite shuttle into downtown Palo Alto
Weekend Fun
The Main Event: movie marathons, the newly roommate game and the Summerfuel Olympics
Just Dance: karaoke, club night and semi-formals
Hang Out: ice cream socials, cookie baking and coffee houses
Included Trips
San Francisco Sights
From the famous Golden Gate Bridge, to the center of 60s counterculture at the Haight, to the fantastic diversity of Chinatown, San Francisco has it all. We'll make sure you see and experience the best of what this great city has to offer.
Great America Theme Park
Get ready for all day excitement at this combination theme and water park. With over 50 rides and attractions to choose from, you'll have a blast with your friends.
San Francisco Giants Game
Cheer for the NL West champion Giants in their new stadium by the Bay. Go Giants!
Santa Cruz
After visiting the beautiful campus of UC Santa Cruz, enjoy a relaxing day on the beach or try out the rides at the classic Boardwalk amusement park.
Learn
Effective Leadership
Interactive courses and workshops will challenge you to think critically about social issues and motivate you to be a change-maker for your community. You will design your own community service project from start to finish - all ready to implement in your home town.
Hands-on Workshops
Boost your leadership skills through dynamic workshops in public speaking, teamwork and mock interviews. Debate important global issues, from sustainable energy and human rights, and hear from compelling guest speakers.
Discover
Life at Stanford
Soak up the sun at the pool, relax under a palm tree, or go for a bike ride on Stanford's beautiful campus. Compete in a soccer tournament, bond with hallmates at late night bonfires, or explore the restaurants and shops of Palo Alto.
California Livin'
Each weekend you'll travel to exciting "NorCal" destinations. From San Francisco to Six Flags to the beach, there is always a fun option!
Alumni
Hear from our alumni
Our greatest endorsement comes from our alumni. They form a large network of students and families that overwhelmingly agree that their summer with us was their "best summer ever." See what they had to say about their summer on our Alumni Testimonials page.