''My favorite moments are when students gain confidence in their reading and start to come out of their shell. It’s so beautiful to see students who once struggled begin to believe in themselves and make real academic progress.''
- Tania (English Teacher)
- Tania (English Teacher)
Summer Learning Academies
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BASIC’s Learning Academies are intensive summer programs that help Borrego Springs students strengthen academic skills, build confidence, and return to school better prepared to succeed. Serving students across early elementary, upper elementary, and middle grades, these academies provide meaningful support in safe, welcoming learning environments and are offered at no cost to families thanks to the generosity of our donors and community partners.
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Current Program Details
Families looking for current schedules, staff, locations, meals, and event details for this year’s programs can visit the program pages below for more info:
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Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center
Learning Academy (2nd - middle grades) |
Borrego Springs Elementary School
TK Academy Learning Academy (1st grade) |
What Makes the Academies Effective
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Our programs are designed to remove barriers and help students thrive through small classes, credentialed teachers, BASIC scholar aides, strategically focused curriculum, enrichment opportunities, and nutritious daily meals. Together, these supports allow us to provide individualized attention while promoting academic growth, student engagement, and confidence.
Classes target these three areas
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