Program Course Descriptions

Name of Class Duration Weeks Offered Times Offered Cost
Summer Scholars
(Entering PreK - Grade 2 in August)
5 weeks 1-5 8:30am-11:30am $1340
Summer Scholars
Learning Center

(Entering K – Grade 5 in August)
5 weeks 1-5 8:30am-11:30am $1600
Writing Clinic
(Entering Grades 3-5 in August)
5 weeks 1-5 8:30am-11:30am $1340
Math Clinic
(Entering Grades 3-5 in August)
5 weeks 1-5 8:30am-11:30am $1340
Get Ready: Back to School Review (Entering Grades 3-5 in August) 1 week Week Prior to School 8:30am-11:30am $350
Extended Hours: Camp Nova (Entering Grades K-8 in August) 8 weeks 1-5 11:30am-3:30pm

$200/wk

Extended Hours: Before Care 5 weeks 1-5   $160

A minimum of 4 students are required to run a class!

Week 1: June 7-11
Week 2: June 14-18
Week 3: June 21-25
Week 4: June 28-July 2
Week 5: July 5-9

**Receive a $25 discount per class if registered by March 1, 2010!**

Summer Scholars (Pre-k – Grade 2)

This program offers opportunities for children to develop literacy and language skills, math concepts, creative expression, and social skills. Programming is individualized and focuses on the development of the "whole child."

Summer Scholars Learning Center (K – Grade 5)

This program is designed for children who are experiencing difficulties in school and would benefit from remedial instruction in reading, language arts, math, and organizational skills. University School's expert teachers apply individualized and monitored instruction.

Writing Clinic (Grades 3 – 5)

Skilled University School writing teachers will work with students as they explore a variety of literature genres, using this venue to develop and improve writing skills. Students will learn to enhance 3–5 paragraph essays while exploring and applying skills as they relate to their topics. They will create their own narrative, expository, and poetry pieces. They will be guided through the writing process–prewriting, drafting, revising, and publishing.

Math Clinic (Grades 3–5)

This program is designed for advanced math students. It includes experiences in Everyday Math, instruction and application of advanced math practices, authentic assessments and mathematical challenges, and mathematical games.

Get Ready: Back to School Review (Entering Grades 3-5 in August)

Get READY to SET your child’s brain in motion to GO back to school. This week long course is designed to help students transition into their next grade level with as much comfort as possible. Students will explore specific strategies that will help them prepare for a successful school year.  Instruction will center on elements of reading comprehension, upcoming math concepts, and working to increase descriptive writing skills. Completion of this program will allow students to enter their next grade level with a greater sense of confidence. Open to all University School rising Third, Fourth and Fifth grade students.