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SummerCrest offers summer classes and non-academic activity programs for able students. The program combines academic classes with enrichment and outdoor activity programs. SummerCrest fosters student curiosity in learning, actively involves students in activities, encourages laughter and cooperation, and inspires joy and fun in learning in a relaxing, fun camp.
Marin Educational Adventures is the non-profit parent organization of SummerCrest camp. SummerCrest was established for the purpose of providing able students with both challenging summer classes and broadening non-academic activity programs. The vision of the program is to combine the academic with the fun and to foster student excitement and wonder in learning, including in enrichment and outdoor activity programs. Each student is described as a valued member of the camp community, with an emphasis on teamwork, leadership skills, student confidence, mutual respect, and a feeling of community. The program states that summer is a long period of time to shut out academic skills and stimulation and that it seeks to do its part to prevent summer learning loss.
All staff at SummerCrest are professional educators, and all teachers have been vaccinated. Staff listed with credentials include Bonnie Casassa, B.A., UC Berkeley, M.A., SFSU; Alan Liss, B.A., M.A., University of Akron; Erika Costanzo, B.A., UC Berkeley; Cindi Ewart, B.A., Arizona State University; Joanne Osterberg, B.A., Dominican University; and Robin Torbit, B.S., Syracuse University. Bonnie Casassa is Director of SummerCrest.
SummerCrest provides a limited number of need-based scholarships in consultation with elementary school principals. Scholarships are awarded without regard to a student’s race, creed, or national origin.
Last updated June 19, 2026.
Marin Educational Adventures is the non-profit parent organization of SummerCrest camp. SummerCrest was established for the purpose of providing able students with both challenging summer classes and broadening non-academic activity programs. The vision of the program is to combine the academic with the fun and to foster student excitement and wonder in learning, including in enrichment and outdoor activity programs. Each student is described as a valued member of the camp community, with an emphasis on teamwork, leadership skills, student confidence, mutual respect, and a feeling of community. The program states that summer is a long period of time to shut out academic skills and stimulation and that it seeks to do its part to prevent summer learning loss.
All staff at SummerCrest are professional educators, and all teachers have been vaccinated. Staff listed with credentials include Bonnie Casassa, B.A., UC Berkeley, M.A., SFSU; Alan Liss, B.A., M.A., University of Akron; Erika Costanzo, B.A., UC Berkeley; Cindi Ewart, B.A., Arizona State University; Joanne Osterberg, B.A., Dominican University; and Robin Torbit, B.S., Syracuse University. Bonnie Casassa is Director of SummerCrest.
SummerCrest provides a limited number of need-based scholarships in consultation with elementary school principals. Scholarships are awarded without regard to a student’s race, creed, or national origin.
Last updated June 19, 2026.
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