Summer Programs
Entering Third & Fourth Grade
Passionate Writers
Students engage in activities that hone their skills and foster their love of writing as storytelling. Areas of focus are Sentence Fluency and Word Choice with the goal of cultivating descriptive language, specifically in employing similes, metaphors and other literary devices. Optional homework activities are provided. Limit 8.
June 26 – 30 * 5pm PST * Online * $250
July 10 – 14 * 5pm PST * Online * $250 (FULL)
July 17 – 21 * 2pm PST * Online * $250
Writing Clinic
Students participate in guided writing exercises with a focus on syntax, vocabulary and grammar. Both creative and essay prompts are presented. Individualized feedback is provided in real time. Limit 8.
July 17 – 21 * 6pm PST * Online * $250
August 21 – 25 * 1pm PST * Online * $250 (FULL)
Middle School
Passionate Writers
Students engage in activities that hone their skills and foster their love of writing as storytelling. Areas of focus are Sentence Fluency and Word Choice with the goal of cultivating descriptive language, specifically in employing similes, metaphors and other literary devices. Optional homework activities are provided. Limit 10.
June 19 – 23 * 7pm PST * Online * $250
July 10 – 14 * 7pm PST * Online * $250
Writing Clinic
Students participate in guided writing exercises with a focus on syntax, vocabulary and grammar. Both creative and essay prompts are presented. Individualized feedback is provided in real time. Limit 8.
July 17 – 21 * 6pm PST * Online * $250
August 21 – 25 * 1pm PST * Online * $250 (FULL)
Personal Narrative Essay Writing
Personal narratives enhance reflection and writing skills. Teachers frequently assign personal narratives at the beginning of the school year to learn more about their students.
June 19 – 23 * 5pm PST * Online * $250
Expository Essay Writing
Expository essays are frequently used in classroom assessments and application exams. They require the student to formulate and expound an idea, and then substantiate it with cogent evidence. Limit 10.
August 21 – 25 * 2pm PST * Online * $250
Reading Comprehension
Engage in discussion and activities that strengthen your critical thinking and reading comprehension skills. Through short stories, articles, writing exercises and discussion, we'll explore how authors convey deeper meaning for greater understanding. Preparatory work and homework provided. Limit 10.
· July 17 – 21 * 5pm PST * Online * $250 * Fiction
· August 21 – 25 * 5pm PST * Online * $250 * Non-Fiction
Vocabulary Institute
Aristophanes said, "By words, the mind is excited and the spirit elated." Join this deep-dive into the world of words for the purpose of expanding your written and verbal vernacular. Preparatory work and homework provided. Limit 10.
· July 10 – 14 * 6pm PST * Online * $250 * Creative Writing
Public Speaking Salons
Learn to express your ideas concisely and confidently in front of an audience. For informative speeches, the objective is that the audience knows more and/or cares more about a particular topic. For persuasive speeches, we’ll review the rhetoric techniques of logos, pathos and ethos. Limit 10.
· July 17 – 21 * 7pm PST * Online * $250 * Informative Speeches
· August 21 – 25 * 7pm PST * Online * $250 * Persuasive Speeches
Fall Programs
Wednesday Writers: Wednesdays at 5pm (grades 3-5) (FULL), 6pm (grades 5 - 9) and 7pm PST (grades 5 - 9). 10 sessions (October 4 - December 13, except week of Thanksgiving). $500. Limit 8
High School Writing Clinic: Thursdays at 7pm PST (high school) 10 sessions (October 5 - December 14, except week of Thanksgiving). $500. Limit 8
Public Speaking Salons: Thursdays at 5pm PST (grades 3-5) and 6pm PST (grades 6-9) 10 sessions (October 5 - December 14, except week of Thanksgiving). $500. Limit 8