Summer 2022 Backyard Boot Camps

Why Boot Camps with
I Am Me Mentors Cooperative?

With over 30+ years of combined educational experience in primary, secondary, and post-secondary education, we at I Am Me Mentors bring a uniquely skilled approach to our summer boot camps. All of our instructors hold a master's degree or higher in their respective fields and attend ongoing professional development to stay on the cutting edge of evidence-based teaching practices. We provide an environment that cultivates authenticity for both our students and instructors, empowering our students to clearly map and achieve their goals. Our unique approach, driven by a passion development lens, is unrivaled compared to other tutoring or academic boot camp services. Your child will receive unmatched quality instruction from dedicated and passionate professionals that is tailored to their individual needs.

Summer 2022
Backyard
Boot Camps

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Math Nourishment grades 1-3 consultation with Francisco!

College-Readiness grades 7-12 consultation with Michaela !

College-Readiness grades 7-12 with Rowen !

Boot Camp Outcomes

college-readiness (Rising grades 7-12)

Our three different college-readiness boot camps, for incoming grades 7-12, are a unique opportunity for students to work with college counselors, who are also academic/career specialists, in the safety and intimacy of a small backyard classroom. This summer, we are featuring our College-Bound, Thriving in High School (Academics), and Thriving in High School (The Whole Self) curricula! Students will learn and practice skills to prepare them to be successful in high school, proactive and confident in their college application process, and aligned in their college experience.

Math Nourishment (Rising grades 1-3)

Students will engage in a one week long project-based learning module. With guidance from their instructor and in collaboration with their peers, students will apply math skills like number fluency, mental math, place value, arithmetic, and subtraction to produce a presentation or an exemplar that they will be able to take home. The main goal of project-based learning is to instill a love for math that will propel them into the next school year with confidence and a desire to advance in mathematics.

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FAQ's

Early Bird Registration ends on Saturday, April 30th, 2022!

Registration ends on Sunday, May 15th, 2022!

Testimonials

" I liked the camp overall because we all got to talk and contribute, unlike a giant classroom. It's not like school. We even got to sleep in! I think that the content was good, especially the graphic novel. I think that others would also like doing a graphic novel like the Destroyer and writing/discussing about it."

-Jonas, Student Rising Grade 9 about Thriving in HS (Academics & The Whole Self)

"My mentor has been helping my 11 y.o. son with math for over a year. He is great with math, but additionally , he is great with kids. He treats them with respect. He never seems to get frustrated. He is very patient and kind. He takes problems my son found frustrating and finds a way to break things down and simplify them for him. He communicates with his teacher (at our request), to make sure he is always working on the things the teacher thinks he needs the most help with, and to prepare him for upcoming tests. His help has been invaluable. It’s also worth noting, he communicates very well, he is flexible, and is always reliable and on time. We feel very lucky to have found him and would strongly recommend him."

-Brittany T., Parent

"The boot camp is great for high schoolers. I learned how to write emails and plan out work. It was different than regular school because it was fun to be learning with my friends. Working with Michaela and Rowen was more personal and they coached me throughout the boot camp. "

~Owen K., Student Rising Grade 9 about Thriving in HS (Academics & The Whole Self)

“I used essay editing services for grad school applications from these amazing mentors the past few months, and they have helped make the process so much less intimidating!. . . I had the pleasure of working with Rowen for the first time and had an amazing time connecting with them, and very appreciated their thoughtful insight and point of view. All in all, very happy with my experience and completely recommend!”

-Ashika J., Student

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Curriculum Samples
Thriving in High School: The Whole Self & Academics
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

WHO WILL BE TEACHINg?

Educational specialists with a master's degree or higher in their respective field and over 30 years of collective experience in K-12 & higher education! College-readiness boot camps will be designed and implemented by Rowen Thomas and Michaela Miller, college-readiness and counseling department head and members. Francisco Gallegos will design and implement math nourishment for incoming grades 1-3. (Each specialists' bio is linked!)

HOW DO I REGISTER?

Click the "Register now" button below and then read, fill out and sign the PDF registration form. Next, look out for an invoice in your email inbox from Rowen's Consulting LLC and pay by the deadline listed within the invoice to reserve your spot! Consider scheduling a consultation with one of us as a first step or to set student priorities after registering!

WHen do THEy TAKE PLACE?

College Bound Grades 11-12: Monday, July 11th - Friday, July 15th | 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm PT
College Bound Grades 9-10: Monday, July 18th - Friday, July 22nd | 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm PT
Thriving in High School (The Whole Self) Grades 7-11: Monday, July 25th - Friday, July 29th | 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm PT
Thriving in High School (Academics) grades 7-11: Monday, August 1st - Friday, August 5th | 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm PT
Math Nourishment Grades 1-2: Every week Monday, July 11th - Friday, August 5th | 10:00-12:00 pm or 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PT

WHERE WILL THEy TAKE PLACE?

Residential shaded backyard patios, with exact locations TBD, but most likely in Los Altos, San Jose or Cupertino, California. Location details shared upon registration; please reach out if you would like to host and we will provide a thank you gift card package! We are the only backyard boot camp model in the Silicon Valley, uniquely customizable and intimate, yet unprecedently professional in delivering top-notch programming in the comfort of local backyard patios. Friends and neighbors are even welcome to form their own cohorts with those they feel comfortable around due to COVID. (Ask us to pause registration for up to 7 days while you fill a cohort for COVID comfort & safety).

what does my boot camp cover?

Check out full course descriptions in the registration packet linked above!
(For a tighter grade-level range, ask us to pause registration for up to 7 days while you fill a cohort with the student's peers!)
College Bound: 20 hours
College essay writing, best-fit college research, & SAT/ACT testing strategies and planning
Thriving in High School Academics: 20 hours
Study skills & time management, literary analysis & essay writing
Thriving in High School The Whole Self: 20 hours
Passion + leadership development, written and verbal communication, college-readiness extracurricular, course, & summer planning
Math Nourishment: 10 hours
Estimating, modeling numbers in a variety of ways, number fluency

HOW MUCH DOES EACH CAMP COST?

College-Readiness Boot Camps (20 hours):
$2,000 per student | Ask about our early bird and referrals discounts! (up to $400 off!)
Math Nourishment Boot Camp (10 hours):
$1,000 per student | Ask about our early bird and referrals discounts! (up to $200 off!)

How do I receive a referral referral program Discount?

We're so excited you want to be a part of our referral program! Email us with the subject line "Summer 2022 Backyard Boot Camps Referrals" and we'll guide you through the referral program process and secure your discount!

What if I don't live in the silicon valley?

We're so excited you're interested! If you'd like to register for an online virtual Boot Camp or schedule an in-person Boot Camp in your city, email us with the subject line "Summer 2022 Backyard Boot Camps Virtual/[City, State]" and we'll figure out an option that works for you!

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