Elementary Summer Enrichment Program

Two-Week Session: Sunday, July 5 – Thursday, July 16
Ages 6-12

The two-week elementary program offers classes primarily for students who are functioning on or close to grade level for their age.  Students who are functioning below that academic level, but whose social and independent living skills allow them to participate in class activities with their age peers, may also apply.  Students will be grouped into small, self-contained classrooms with peers who are functioning at a similar level of ability. These classes are appropriate for students who:

• Are largely independent in their dressing, eating, toileting, and hygiene abilities, and
• Do not have challenging behaviors that interfere with instruction of self or others.
• Are able to complete the full two-week program. If you know that you cannot stay for the complete program, please discuss this with the program coordinator listed below or describe your situation in the Additional Information section of this application.

Students who do not meet these criteria should apply for the Life Skills Camps rather than the Elementary Summer Enrichment Programs.

Transition to Middle School Classes: During the two-week session, students who are entering Middle School in the fall are usually placed into one of our classes addressing issues and skills related to the challenging transition to middle school. Topics could include: personal organization (managing lockers, backpacks, papers, time and deadlines); self advocacy (explaining your needs to teachers and other students); social skills (caring for personal appearance; initiating conversations and meeting new people); adaptive tools and technology (exposure to scanning software, magnification systems, and homework and classroom aids); orientation and mobility (changing classes, negotiating crowded hallways).  This is a unique opportunity for students to practice some of the expectations they will face during the upcoming school year, and boost their confidence in dealing with new issues and challenges.

One-Week Session: Sunday, July 19 – Friday, July 24
Ages 6-12

The one-week elementary program is designed primarily for students who are functioning on or close to grade level for their age.  Students who are functioning below that academic level, but whose social and independent living skills allow them to participate in class activities with their age peers, may also apply.  Students will be grouped into small, self-contained classrooms with peers who are functioning at a similar level of ability. These classes are appropriate for students who:

• Are largely independent in their dressing, eating, toileting, and hygiene abilities
• Do not have challenging behaviors that interfere with instruction of self or others
• Might have difficulty being away from home for more than one week

Students who do not meet these criteria should apply for the Life Skills Camps rather than the Elementary Summer Enrichment Programs.