Summer English Immersion Camp
Gould Academy Summer Experience (GASE)
English language immersion camp
•July 5 – 17, 2020
•August 16 – 28, 2020
Open to students ages 13 – 17.
The majestic White Mountains and Androscoggin River provide the perfect backdrop for the Gould Academy Summer Experience (GASE) in Bethel, “Maine’s Most Beautiful Mountain Village.” Students from around the world take part in classes in the morning, and then, enjoy recreational adventures in the afternoon. In the evening, participants bond during dorm activities before turning in for a good night’s sleep. GASE gives students a unique opportunity to experience boarding school life in preparation for the start of the academic year.
Cost: $4,000 (includes airport transfer)
The cost covers on-campus expenses (room, board, classes, and activities) as well as transportation and housing for weekend excursions. Additional costs will be spending money for incidentals.
Payment in full is required to hold your space.
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- Getting a chance to relax and bond at the lake.
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- A visit to the iconic L.L. Bean flagship store in Freeport, Maine.
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- Studying around a traditional Harkness Table.
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Sample Daily Schedule
- Breakfast
7:45 – 8:30 a.m. - Class time
8:40 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Lunch
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. - Camp Meeting & Study Hall
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. - Adventure & Recreation
3:15 – 5:15 p.m. - Dinner
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. - Dorm activities
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. - In Dorms
10:00 p.m. - Lights out
10:30 p.m.
Students are admitted on a rolling basis, and all spaces may fill up. To reserve your place in the summer program, please complete all paperwork promptly.
Director
Mr. Moses joins the Gould faculty and community after spending eight years at Brewster Academy as an English Language Teacher and International Student Coordinator. With a B.A. in English Literature from Denison University, he spent several years teaching English in Japan at Miyazaki Municipal University and Minami Kyushu Junior College. He and his wife, Megumi “Meg”, and their two sons are living in Garden House. Their older son, Tim (16), will continue at Brewster, and younger son, Andy (10), will be a fifth grader at CPS. Their family includes their beloved Beagle dog-daughter, Missy (7). With a passion for improv and theater, Pete will be a welcomed addition to the Performing Arts Co-Curricular program at Gould.