Summer Programs
Reading Comprehension
Engage in discussion and activities that strengthen your critical thinking and reading comprehension skills. Through short stories, writing exercises and discussion, we'll explore how authors convey deeper meaning for greater understanding. Preparatory work and homework provided. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 10.
July 26 - 30 * 10am - 11 am (entering grades 5 - 7) * 1pm - 2pm (entering grades 8 - 10) * Cost: $250
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 provided. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 10.
August 2 - 6 * 10am - 11 am (entering grades 5 - 7) * 1pm - 2pm (entering grades 8 - 10) * Cost: $250
Public Speaking Salons
Being comfortable in front of an audience and able to express your ideas concisely are valuable skills to possess. Being able to capture the undivided attention of your audience and keep them in the palm of your hand as you rally them to action are skills that can transform both the audience and the speaker. In the legacy of the salons hosted during the Enlightenment, these Public Speaking Salons foster the oratory abilities of students ages 10 to 16. Learn how to project your voice, gesticulate effectively, end your sentences definitively and engage your audience. Preparatory work is provided. Salons are independent and students are welcome to come to as many or as few as they like. All sessions are online, via Zoom. For more information on the benefits of public speaking skills, check out this Forbes article. To register, complete the form below. Grades 5 - 10. Limit 12 per session.
Wednesdays, July 21 - August 18 * 5pm * Cost: $50/session
For students entering grades 4 & 5: August 2-6, 5pm (except Wednesday, 7pm)
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MYTHEMATICS
Equal parts storyteller, teacher, and mathematician, Jason Ermer (he/him) was once voted “most likely to lead children to their fictional doom.” During Summer 2021, Jason is crafting interactive problem-solving experiences around the joy of exploration and discovery.
Jason's Adventure Groups engage in role-playing games with a focus on creativity, teamwork, and social connection. His Mathematics Workshops target middle- and high-school mathematics concepts through engaging puzzles that can meet a variety of challenge levels.
Jason is offering a number of weeklong adventures and workshops throughout July and August.
Passionate Writers
Passionate writers engage in activities that acuminate their skills and foster their love of the written word. 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. The class will include short writing assignments. Grades 5 - 10. Limit 10 per session.
August 9 - 13 * 10am - 11 am (entering grades 5 - 7) * 1pm - 2pm (entering grades 8 - 10) * Cost: $250
August 16 - 20 * 8am - 9am (entering grades 5 - 7) * Cost: $250
Creative Writing Exploration
This program is ideal for hesitant (and even recalcitrant) writers. It will consist of interactive and engaging activities, storytelling, direct instruction and guided practice. Topics include establishing plots, characters and setting as well as word choice and organization. The most important goal is to develop a more fervent love of writing. There is no required preparatory work or homework for this class. There are optional assignments for students interested in growing and learning more. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Entering grades 5 - 7. Limit 10.
August 16 - 20 * 10am - 11 am * Cost: $250
For grades entering 4 & 5: Introduction to Creative Writing: August 16-20, 3pm
Aspiring Novelists
Are you currently working on a novel? Would you like to be? This class will focus on the nuance and minutiae of creative writing with the intent of publishing. Entering grades 8-12. Limit 6.
August 16 - 20 * 1pm - 3pm * Cost: $375
An Invitation for Young People to Ask Questions and Share Feelings about Racism and Police Brutality
During these heartbreaking and infuriating times, it’s often difficult for young people to process their feelings and get answers that make sense. If your child (or a child you know) would find it helpful, I’m offering a safe space for middle-schoolers to ask questions and share feelings about racism and police brutality. If you are interested, register in the form below and I’ll share the Zoom link. There is no cost and everyone is welcome. Thursdays July 15 and August 19 @ 7pm.
Teachers interested in seeing one way to talk with students about racism are welcome to observe and stay afterward to check in.
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Debate Classes
Corey Paulson, acclaimed and award-winning debate coach, will be offering debate instruction this summer. This three-week class will introduce and build upon the debate skills of argumentation, refutation, and research. Debaters will learn different types of arguments to use in their speeches, as well as specific refutation skills, including how to identify and refute logical fallacies. Debaters will also research engaging topics about real world situations. This online class will include personal and specialized feedback and will work well with students who have an interest in the world around them. All classes will be held over Zoom.
Entering grades 5 - 8
Mondays & Thursdays * July 5 - July 22 * 10am - 12pm * $375
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Fall Programs
Public Speaking Salons: Tuesdays at 5pm (grades 4-6) and 7pm (grades 7-9). 10 sessions (October 5 - December 14, except week of Thanksgiving). $500
Wednesday Writers: Wednesdays at 5pm (Creative Writing Exploration) and 7pm (Passionate Writers). 10 sessions (October 5 - December 14, except week of Thanksgiving). $500
