Academic options for summer

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I'm looking for suggestions for programs/options for continuing academic studies through the summer months in addition to a typical summer camp. My daughter, who will be entering second grade in the fall, has speech/language delays and is below grade level in reading and math. She's making progress this year, but her teachers felt she lost ground last summer. Ideally, I would like to find a summer program that begins the day with and hour or two of math and reading then launches into art, music, swimming, nature studies, etc. Does anyone know of a program that might fit the bill, or has anyone tried incorporating tutoring into a summer program? I'm concerned that the morning hours are the best time for tutoring and most day camps seem to be more programmed during the morning than the afternoon. I'd welcome suggestions for tutors too. We live in the Glen Echo area of Bethesda and work in DC. Thanks, Caitlin

[Anonymous]

i think there is something like that at st albans. i know a few of my sons friends went there at that age and it was scholastic in the am, and camp/swimming in the afternoon.

[Anonymous]

try the lab school in dc. i think they have summer programs. it's on the corner of macarthur and reservoir. they serve kids with various learning disabilities. i have a colleague whose daughter went to a summer program there and loved it.

[Anonymous]

The Holton-Arms School has a summer program (creative summers) that has several academic and 'fun' academic options. It's worth checking out!!

[Anonymous]

some of the speech therapists run summer programs or are affiliated with summer program. If your daughter is receiving treatment you may want to ask the therapist for some recommendations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:i think there is something like that at st albans. i know a few of my sons friends went there at that age and it was scholastic in the am, and camp/swimming in the afternoon.

For the St. Alban's camp, the student must be at or above grade-level, as the curriculum is not meant to be remedial. St. Patrick's early bird academics program would probably be exactly what you're looking for. There is an application process (beyond just submitting the application /first come first serve like with most summer camps). You'll need to also submit a letter from the child's current teacher that states what the academic needs are.