Classes

Want to Study at Oxford? No Problem!

School’s out for the summer…unless you’re one of the many who would love to fulfill that fantasy of attending the prestigious Oxford University, in Christ Church, England. But before you start worrying about SAT scores and GPAs, I should tell you: the historic university is opening up its doors (and classrooms) to anyone who applies.

Thanks to a program called The Oxford Experience, anyone ready, willing, and able to pay for a weeklong course can do just that. (And without having to suffer through those pesky final exams!)

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Maine Sleepaway Camp for Wannabe Furniture Makers

Thos. Moser, the furniture-making firm, many of whose handmade pieces have achieved American icon status, runs a Customer-in-Residence program that could make the perfect Father’s Day gift for the would-be woodworker in your family.   Never mind bringing home an ashtray or lanyard from camp—graduates of this weeklong program come home with a piece of furniture that they’ve built under the tutelage of a master woodworker.

The lucky five carpenters accepted into each session (applications are considered and previous Moser customers are given preference on the waiting list) are put up at the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport, Maine, land of the outdoorsy outlet shop.

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