Atlmom

My son is somewhat on the lazy side and a camp which can get him motivated is what i need.
Any ideas? 15 yr old.

Furby

Leave the poor kid alone. Blame the public education system, it's **** anyway.

pianista

Boot camp may or may not be the right way to go, but for a 15 year-old, there are summer programs that can be just as, if not more, inspiring without the other connotations and effects of a boot camp. If he's a rising sophomore, I'd look at the CTY, TIP, and SIG programs. Though the prices are pretty steep, there's significant financial aid to be found, and it's certainly an inspirational experience, especially if he hasn't lived away from home.

Franciscog24

Ok. I think Boot Camp would be taking it too far if he's just lazy (Boot Camp is really for those who need to shape up behaviorally), but just get him involved in a program that he would enjoy. He's only 15 so it doesn't have to be anything rigorous.

LaurenTheMom

Other people have recommended Academic Summer Camps | Teen Summer Camps I have never sent my child, but I've seen it mentioned often enough that I thought I'd mention it again. Also the explo camps seem to motivate students as well.

Franciscog24

Explo is more on the recreational side so it would be a good program to have fun and learn quirky things. I heard they have carnivals.