There're plenty of popular activities for kids and teens to attend in the Syracuse area in the US during the summer holidays, including some great educational chances. Here are the top four.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Camp
The zoo offers separate camps for kids. The camps for kindergarteners run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and cost $115 for zoo members and $135 for non-members. Kids entering 7 th and 8 th grades will have half a day from 1:00 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. The cost is $149 for members and $160 for non-members. All camps have educational activities and animal encounters. The camps run from August 14 to August 19. Registration starts from July 10 for members and July 15 for non-members.
Active Learning Services at Christian Brothers Academy
From August 1 to August 5, Christian Brothers Academy will host Active Learning Services. Topics of learning include Chess Camp (ages 5-15), and Video Game Creation Program (ages 8-15). Chess Camp promises to improve chess skills through instructors' using demo (演示) boards and historic games. Half-day sessions cost $250 for Chess Camp and $280 for Computer Camp. A full day of Chess costs $400, and a half day of Chess followed by a half day of Computer Camp costs $430.
Syracuse University Summer College
From July 5 to August 12, Syracuse University will host pre-college programs for high school students. The Summer College will offer a wide variety of programs, including architecture, engineering, computer science, public communications and eco-fashion. The programs are taught by teachers of Syracuse University and include hands-on activities. The costs range from $2322 to $7642.
The Sheldon Institute at SUNY Oswego
The State University of New York will hold 2-week educational enrichment programs for students entering grades 2-4 from July 25 to August 7. Children will have a set of programs: art, science, technology, PE, cultural appreciation and writing. Tuition for the programs is only $320 and a downloadable application is available.
21. If two non-member pre-school boys attend Zoo Camp, how much should they pay?
A. $230. B. $320. C. $270. D. $298.
22. What can be known about Chess Camp?
A. It will last for two weeks.
B. Whole-day sessions cost $250 for it.
C. Only children aged 8-15 can attend it.
D. Children can improve their chess skills there.
23. Where can children attend the largest number of programs with low costs?
A. Syracuse University. B. The Sheldon Institute.
C. Rosamond Gifford Zoo. D. Christian Brothers Academy.
 
 
21.C 22.D 23.B