SUMMER BOARDING SCHOOLS PROGRAMS
Enjoy your summer vacation living at a U.S. Boarding School and be part of a complete cultural immersion experience. Meet friends you will have for a lifetime while you participate in all the academics, activities and athletics the school has to offer. Your residences will be located in dormitories on the grounds of the school where all your meals will also be served. Boarding schools with summer programs helps students gain a sense of what activities and opportunities would be available to them during the school year. It is a great opportunity to experience a boarding school, fall in love with it, and come back and stay for High School!
WHAT CAN I DO THERE?
Be prepared to have fun from morning to evening with day and night activities and supervised weekend opportunities both on and off campus. Are you interested in focusing on SAT or TOEFL preparation or to strengthen your English skills through ESL classes? Perhaps you love the Arts, Athletics, want to focus on STEM curriculum, enjoy the outdoors and swim, hike or kayak. These are just a few examples of the possibilities and each boarding school summer program offers different opportunities. We will find the one that meets your interests.
TRADITIONAL ACADEMICS
Attendees may choose to enroll in academic and elective courses. One full high school credit is given to students who complete 6 weeks of some of the academic courses (Algebra, Geometry, English or History).Example of courses offered during the 3-hour morning session:
Algebra I*-Geometry-English Credit Recovery-History Credit Recovery-Marine Science-Engineering/STEM-ESL-SAT prep-Drones and more..
Example of courses offered during the 3-hour afternoon session:
Art/Photography- Robotics-NJROTC- Sports/Fitness- Sailing-Scuba
ESL IMMERSION
June 29 – August 10, 2019. Offered as a 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, or 6-week session.
Attendees do not receive academic credit, but will see a drastic improvement in their English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. They will also gain the experience needed to score high in the TOEFL test. This program is highly encouraged for international students entering their first academic year.
Attendees will not only be able to strengthen their academics but will also learn about different countries and cultures from the diverse group of other camp-goers.
EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES
- Swimming pool
- Weight room, locker rooms, and obstacle course
- Gymnasium – Air conditioned
- Quarter-mile track
- Baseball and softball diamonds
- Soccer and football field
- Tennis courts
- Outdoor practice basketball court
- Volleyball court
- Indoor rifle range
- Canoes
- Sailboats
- kayaks
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