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A resource for parents who want to avoid the "summer slide" for their kids is Saturday Academy. Saturday Academy is a nonprofit organization based in Portland that offers a classes and camps in a wide range of topics for 2nd-12th graders. Classes are in subject areas not usually available to kids like nuclear physics, genetics, and marine biology. The classes are year-round, with over 300 offerings this summer. Classes are tuition based, but free and reduced-cost classes are available through sliding scale tuition assistance.

The great thing about these classes and camps is that they're FUN! Classes are small, with 10 kids or fewer, and hands-on, taught by community experts and professionals in cool subjects like computer game making or medical camps. They are also taught in a variety of locations all over the metro area, so they are easily accessible.

Check out this current summer special being offered by Saturday Academy (see website, www.saturdayacademy.org):

"We have 48 different high school classes this summer that still have spaces available. A few of the classes available are:
* Biology: Vertebrate Zoo
* Oceanography
* Nanotechnology
* Science of Sci-Fi Films
* Tsunamis!Coast Challenge
* And Much More... Check out all of our high school classes this summer.

We are offering 20% off on any NEW high school class (grades 9 - 12) enrollment between now and July 11. Sign up now! (To redeem this offer, simply register online and reduce the class tuition by 20%. We'll do the rest.)"

Call 503-200-5880 or visit the website www.saturdayacademy.org for more info or to register for a class. Tuition assistance forms are accessible through the website, in course catalogs or by calling the office.

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