Summer Learning and Enrichment Program 2019
July 8 to August 2, 2019
Center School’s Summer Learning and Enrichment Program provides students in grades 1-8 with academic and recreational opportunities to develop and maintain skills, practice effective learning strategies and increase abilities in a warm, welcoming and fun-filled environment. Center School’s Summer Learning and Enrichment Program nurtures students’ confidence and guides them in realizing their potential.
Help your child realize their potential with our summer program!
Each day, students experience two and one quarter hours of Center School’s trusted curriculum. One and one-half hours of language based instruction includes phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and writing through interactive and computer-based activities. Executive function skills of organization, problem solving and flexible thinking are woven into social games and team activities. Students also participate in a variety of extracurricular programs, changing weekly, including Art, STEM, Fun and fitness to work together, create, discover, and express their originality and creativity in a variety of ways.
NEW! if your student is enrolling for all four weeks, and doesn’t currently attend Center School, there is optional pre-camp and post-camp reading testing.
Looking for a full day? New this year, Center School is partnering with Burn Brae Day Camp for the afternoons. Burn Brae is a highly reputable local camp, just five minutes from Center School, that offers Creative and Performing Arts, Technology, Movie Making, Musical Instruments, Rock Band, Pastry Arts, Sports, Swim, and more. Students can pick their activities based on their interests and what they would like to explore. This includes transportation from Center School to Burn Brae Day Camp. The afternoon program is from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Option to extend the day to 5:45 pm is available. Burn Brae is in it’s 38th year! Fore more information 215-657-3388 or check out their site: Burn Brae Day Camp
Academic Programs
Grades 1-3
Centering around the balanced literacy model, students in grades 1-3 receive instruction to improve phonemic awareness, phonics, word identification and reading fluency. During the 90 minutes of language based instruction, students interact with a variety of texts to gain an understanding of text structure. Vocabulary is emphasized to develop language and reading skills, and comprehension is explicitly taught. In third grade, students engage more deeply in the reading process. Students learn to focus on a topic when writing and apply writing skills when responding to reading.
Grade 4
During the language arts block, students participate in a variety of activities to improve decoding and encoding skills, including the use of Words Their Way® which allows the teacher to instruct each student at their spelling developmental level. Vocabulary is emphasized, and comprehension focuses on critical thinking and inferential skills. Students develop their writing skills through responding to literature and practicing with creative writing.
Grades 5 & 6
In grades 5 & 6, students practice spelling skills with emphasis on word structure using Words Their Way® which allows the teacher to instruct each student at their spelling developmental level. Students’ vocabulary is developed on a deeper level, and higher level comprehension skills are practiced using a variety of texts while using writing to express understanding.
Grades 7 & 8
Students in grades 7 & 8 also practice spelling skills with emphasis on word structure using Words Their Way®. Similarly, students’ vocabulary is developed on a deeper level, and higher level comprehension skills are practiced using a variety of texts. Writing is practiced to develop greater organization, focus, and content.
Extracurricular Programs
Weeks 1 and 2: Creative Art
July 8 to July 12, 2019
July 15 to July 19, 2019
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
In Art, campers will explore their creativity and imagination in a variety of media including clay, paint on canvas and watercolor techniques in 45 minute classes each day to reflect the theme of the camp, Greek Myths. Classes are taught by Center School art teacher Debbie Kowalchuk who has been teaching art to children for 20 years.
Week 3: STEM
July 22 to July 26, 2019
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
In STEM, campers will participate in hand-on projects in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math. During each 45 minute class, campers will experience fun, engaging, and interactive activities that will ignite their curiosity, strengthen their problem-solving skills, and inspire collaboration with their peers while reflecting the theme of the camp, Greek Myths. Classes are taught by Center School STEM and math teacher Barbara Cunnane.
Week 4: Housel Fun & Fitness
July 29 to August 2, 2019
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Housel Fun & Fitness is a mobile fitness business specializing in children’s wellness. Children will engage in interactive activities and games that reflect fun, fitness, and character education. Activities and games center around developing fine and gross motor skills, spatial awareness, endurance, agility, teamwork, empathy, trust, and communication.
Costs:
Morning Camp
July 8 to August 2, 2019
$400 per week or
Super Savings Bundle when you register for four weeks for $1450 (save $150)
Registration Fee: $25
Register by April 1, 2019, and we’ll waive the $25 registration fee!
For Afternoon Camp registration:
Check out www.burnbraedaycamp.com
To register for Burn Brae afternoon: to add afternoon program/Burn Brae
Registration is now open. For more information call Megan Stalker at (215) 657-2200.