Versed's Academic and Summer Programs Opportunity Guide Makes Finding the Perfect Program for Your Child Easy (Bookmark It!)

By Virginia Young

Back when my oldest child was...well...a child, I had a hard time finding good academic and extracurricular activities for him. I’d find resources online, including lists of programs which looked promising at first but did not appear to be curated. When I did find something that might work, I’d search for reviews of the program but most of the time there weren’t very many or there were none at all. I have several memories of throwing caution to the wind and hoping for the best as I entered my credit card information to register for some of those programs. But to be honest, I was going about this process without a map or a guide. 

Fast forward several years and I find the Versed Opportunity Guide (“The OG”) for the first time and smile. My initial thought was, “Why didn’t I have something like this back when I was struggling to find programs for my son?” To this day, I still regret spending thousands of dollars on a couple of programs that I know weren’t the best use of our time and money. With the publication of The OG, you’ll at least be spared the agony ;-)

Here’s why you’re lucky to have the Versed Opportunity Guide (which is FREE!):

1. Saves time and money. The OG is a curated list with many programs that have been tested and recommended by Versed Parent Advisors. You’ll find quality programs that fit your child’s needs with less chance of wasting your time and money.
2. Introduces you and your child to different areas of interest. The OG is a great place to explore different areas of interest. Each category begins with an introduction, followed by the various programs offered in that category. You may discover new and exciting categories of activities.
3. Educates you. The OG is a fantastic place to start planning your child’s extramural journey. Using our platform and its multiple search functionalities, you can get a feel for the location, content, structure, and duration of programs that would fit your child’s needs, schedule, and family lifestyle.

Fortunately, I have two more kids who are in high school and who are still eligible for pre-college programs. They’re applying to a couple of programs (one of them is free!) that I found in The OG. I’m grateful for the time it spared me from those exhausting, often futile Google searches. I have no doubt The OG has freed up precious resources while allowing me to make smart decisions that will benefit my children’s academic and extracurricular journeys. Check it out for yourself for FREE by clicking this link: The OG. You’re welcome!

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