For many parents, thoughts of summer tutoring brings back some not-so-fun memories. Goosebumps appear as images flash in their minds: hot, chalk-filled classrooms, drill-sergeant-esque instructors barking at students, desks aligned with military precision. It's enough to bring a chill to the spine.

Good news, Mom and Dad: the days of the uber-strict classroom are, quite literally, old-school!

Take the summer enrichment programs at FasTracKids/JEI Learning Center in Williamsburg for example. Their self-described "child-centered" approach to learning offers a different picture: interactive, playful lessons, colorfully engaging classrooms filled with art and music, and warm, passionate tutors who meet children at their level. They know that true learning occurs when a child's natural curiosity is piqued.

Curious to know more about the summer camps at FasTracKids/JEI Learning Center? 

Here's a few options available this summer:

• FasTracKids Explorers is for kids aged 2 to 3.5 years old: This prep preschool class gradually separates parent and child while they learn through circle time, creative arts, cooking, and playful lessons.
• FasTracKids Discoverers is for kids aged 3.5 to 5 years old: This themed enrichment camp incorporates technology such as Smartboards and video recording.
• The Gifted and Talented Prep Class is for kids aged 3.5 to 7.5 years old: As the first learning center to offer New York City DOE G&T prep, FasTracKids has the most experience and the highest entrance success rates.

These are just a few of the enrichment classes at FasTracKids/JEI Learning Center, all of which promise to be not the least bit scary for kids or parents. Visit them online and call (347) 987-4450 to learn more about their fun and effective tutoring programs offered this summer.