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Carden Academy in Mission Viejo, Southern Orange County in the Saddleback Valley is a private school offering Kindergarten (Junior Primary) - 8th Grade programs. Our method of instruction awakens a natural desire of learning in each of the students and simultaneously equipping them with a sound foundation of academic skills and knowledge. However, for the educational progress of the child, the child must inculcate self-discipline, self-confidence, and stamina in them.

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Kindergarten (Junior Primary) - 8th Grade Curriculum:
Carden Academy is committed to a solid core curriculum in language arts and mathematics. The Carden Method is unique in that there is a thorough integration of subject matter and a unified approach at every grade level. Miss Carden's carefully-sequenced curriculum helps to build security, while making learning both logical and easy. The development and use of the mental image play an integral part in the comprehension of all subjects.

A solid knowledge of grammar and a large speaking and writing vocabulary are vital to a command of the language. Along with this strong academic foundation, we emphasize such standards of living as applies to the Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule, including courtesy, individual responsibility, reliability, and gratitude.

Subjects include:

- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- History / Geography
- Science
- Computer
- Spanish
- Fine Arts
- Athletics

After-School Programs: As well as our regular Extended Day program, additional programs are available throughout the year. Flyers are sent or emailed home announcing the schedule and cost of each session. These programs may include:

- Fun Factory
- Science
- Animation
- Musical Theater
- Art Cool
- Doctor’s Club
- Private Piano Lessons

Summer Camps: Summer Campers at Carden Academy will experience the thrill of a lifetime as they participate in a multitude of challenging, fun, and enriching activities. Each week will have its own special theme with special culminating activities! The camps will feature, but are not limited to:

- Arts & Crafts: Sand painting, pottery, watercolors, puppet making
- Science: Hands-on experiments, learning through discovery
- Outdoor Activities: Sports, water games, team-building exercises
- Creative Writing: Poetry, journaling, story-writing

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Address: 24741 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, California , USA

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