2024
SUMMER FESTIVAL of LEARNING
4-Week Program • July 8-August 2, 2024
2-Week Program • July 8-19 and July 22-August 2, 2024
Explore Summer Festival of Learning
Summer Festival of Learning (SFOL) offers a purposeful educational experience that encourages students to seek knowledge, demonstrate character, build confidence, and experience joy.
Pinewood's two- or four-week summer program provides a unique blend of academic and enrichment classes designed to sharpen academic skills and deepen a love of learning in an uplifting environment. Specialized teachers and small classes maximize the summer school experience. Our curriculum emphasizes academic growth as well as joyful participation in the arts, technology, and athletics. This balance has been unique to Pinewood from its founding and remains central to the Pinewood experience.
To explore our class offerings, click on the grade level your child will be entering in fall 2024.
Kindergarten
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For students who will be entering Kindergarten in fall of 2024
Location: Pinewood's Lower Campus (477 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos)
4-Week Program | July 8-August 2
Each day from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, students will attend the classes listed below.
Please Note: Students must be proficient in English and be 5 years old by September 1, 2024.
Language Arts Foundation
Math Basics
Music
Art Factory
Body Works
Science Discovery
Creative Imagination
Snack & Interactive Play Break
Activity Central
For students selecting the 3:00 or 5:00 pm dismissal option.
After a 30-minute lunch break, from 1:00-3:00pm, students will enjoy TWO classes, Stories Through Time and ONE project-based class or activity that will rotate weekly.
Extended Day • 3:00-5:00 pm
For students needing aftercare.
Choose from a variety of informal activities in crafts, yoga/relaxation, free play, water fun, and slip & slide.
2-Week Program | July 8-19 or July 22-August 2
Each day from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, students will attend the classes listed below.
Please Note: Students must be proficient in English and be 5 years old by September 1, 2024.
Language Arts Foundation
Math Basics
Music
Art Factory
Body Works
Science Discovery
Creative Imagination
Snack & Interactive Play Break
Activity Central
For students selecting the 3:00 pm or 5:00 pm dismissal option.
After a 30-minute lunch break, from 1:00-3:00pm, students will enjoy TWO classes, Stories Through Time and ONE project-based class or activity that will rotate weekly.
Extended Day • 3:00-5:00 pm
For students needing aftercare.
Choose from a variety of informal activities in crafts, yoga/relaxation, free play, water fun, and slip & slide.
Grade 1
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For current Kindergarten students who will be entering grade 1 in fall of 2024
Grades K &1 will meet at Pinewood's Lower Campus (477 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos).
4-Week Program | July 8-August 2
Full Day • 3:00 or 5:00 pm Dismissal
Each day from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, students will attend the classes listed below. A snack break and a 30-minute lunch period are included in that time.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Academic Classes
During registration, you will select one of two choices in both Language Arts and Math.
Language Arts • Choose One
Language Arts Essentials (Spelling, Reading, Writing)
Literature & Writing
Math • Choose One
Math Basics
Math in Action
Enrichment Classes
The following classes will be included in all student schedules.
Body Works
Art Factory & Science Discovery (TWO weeks each)
Showtime! OR Music/STEM
Activity Central (Each week, students will enjoy a different project-based class or activity.)
Extended Day • 3:00-5:00 pm
For students needing aftercare.
Choose from a variety of informal activities in crafts, yoga/relaxation, free play, water fun, and slip & slide.
Morning Only • 12:30 pm Dismissal
Each day from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, students will attend the classes listed below as well as have a snack break.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Academic Classes
Language Arts • Choose One
Language Arts Essentials (Spelling, Reading, Writing)
Literature & Writing
Math • Choose One
Math Basics
Math in Action
Enrichment Classes
The following classes will be included in all student schedules.
Body Works
Art Factory & Science Discovery (TWO weeks each)
2-Week Program | July 8-19 or July 22-August 2
Full Day
3:00 or 5:00 pm Dismissal
Each day from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, students will attend the classes listed below. A snack break and a 30-minute lunch period are included in that time.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Academic Classes
Literature & Writing
Math in Action
Enrichment Classes
Body Works
Art Factory
Science Discovery
Activity Central (Each week, students will enjoy a different project-based class or activity.)
Extended Day • 3:00-5:00 pm
For students needing aftercare.
Choose from a variety of informal activities in crafts, yoga/relaxation, free play, water fun, and slip & slide.
Grade 2
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For current 1st-grade students who will be entering grade 2 in fall of 2024
Grades 2 & 3 will meet at Pinewood's Middle Campus (327 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos).
4-Week Program | July 8-August 2
Full Day • 3:00 or 5:00 pm Dismissal
Each day from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, students will attend the classes listed below. A snack break and a 30-minute lunch period are included in that time.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Academic Classes
During registration, you will select one of two choices in both Language Arts and Math.
Language Arts • Choose One
Language Arts Essentials (Spelling, Reading, Writing)
Literature & Writing
Math • Choose One
Math Mastery
Math in Action
Enrichment, Athletics, & Science Classes
Included in all schedules:
Athletics & Games
Activity Central (Each week, students will enjoy a different project-based class or activity.)
During registration, you will select two of the three classes below.
Art Factory & Science World (TWO weeks each)
Coding Playground, Engineering/Robotics, Keyboarding
Showtime!
Extended Day • 3:00-5:00 pm
For students needing aftercare.
Choose from a variety of informal activities in sports, story time, free play, and water fun. A library time is also available for students who want to complete homework or spend time reading silently.
Morning Only • 12:30 pm Dismissal
Each day from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, students will attend the classes listed below as well as have a snack break.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Academic Classes
Language Arts • Choose One
Language Arts Essentials (Spelling, Reading, Writing)
Literature & Writing
Math • Choose One
Math Basics
Math in Action
Enrichment, Athletics, & Science
Athletics & Games (included in all schedules)
During registration, you will choose one of the three classes below.
Art Factory & Science World (TWO weeks each)
Coding Playground, Engineering/Robotics, Keyboarding
Showtime!
2-Week Program | July 8-19 or July 22-August 2
Full Day
3:00 or 5:00 pm Dismissal
Each day from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, students will attend the classes listed below. A snack break and a 30-minute lunch period are included in that time.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Academic Classes
Literature & Writing
Math in Action
Enrichment, Athletics, & Science Classes
Athletics & Games
Art Factory
Science World
Activity Central (Each week, students will enjoy a different project-based class or activity.)
Extended Day • 3:00-5:00 pm
For students needing aftercare.
Choose from a variety of informal activities in sports, story time, free play, and water fun. A library time is also available for students who want to complete homework or spend time reading silently.
Grade 3
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For current 2nd-grade students who will be entering grade 3 in fall of 2024
Grades 2 & 3 will meet at Pinewood's Middle Campus (327 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos).
4-Week Program | July 8-August 2
Full Day • 3:00 or 5:00 pm Dismissal
Each day from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, students will attend the classes listed below. A snack break and a 30-minute lunch period are included in that time.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Academic Classes
During registration, you will select one of two choices in both Language Arts and Math.
Language Arts • Choose One
Language Arts Essentials (Grammar, Literature, Writing)
Literature & Writing
Math • Choose One
Math Mastery
Math in Action
Enrichment, Athletics, & Science Classes
Included in all schedules:
Athletics & Games
Activity Central (Each week, students will enjoy a different project-based class or activity.)
During registration, you will select two of the three classes below.
Art Factory & Science World (TWO weeks each)
Coding Playground, Engineering/Robotics, Keyboarding
Curtain Time!
Extended Day • 3:00-5:00 pm
For students needing aftercare.
Choose from a variety of informal activities in sports, story time, free play, and water fun. A library time is also available for students who want to complete homework or spend time reading silently.
Morning Only • 12:30 pm Dismissal
Each day from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, students will attend the classes listed below as well as have a snack break.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Academic Classes
Language Arts • Choose One
Language Arts Essentials (Grammar, Literature, Writing)
Literature & Writing
Math • Choose One
Math Mastery
Math in Action
Enrichment, Athletics, & Science
Athletics & Games (included in all schedules)
During registration, you will choose one of the three classes below.
Art Factory & Science World (TWO weeks each)
Coding Playground, Engineering/Robotics, Keyboarding
Curtain Time!
2-Week Program | July 8-19 or July 22-August 2
Full Day
3:00 or 5:00 pm Dismissal
Each day from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, students will attend the classes listed below. A snack break and a 30-minute lunch period are included in that time.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Academic Classes
Literature & Writing
Math in Action
Enrichment Classes
Included in all schedules:
Athletics & Games
Activity Central (Each week, students will enjoy a different project-based class or activity.)
Coding Playground, Engineering/Robotics, Keyboarding
Extended Day • 3:00-5:00 pm
For students needing aftercare.
Choose from a variety of informal activities in sports, story time, free play, and water fun. A library time is also available for students who want to complete homework or spend time reading silently.
Grade 4
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For current 3rd-grade students who will be entering grade 4 in fall of 2024
Grades 4-8 will meet at Pinewood's Upper Campus (26800 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills).
4-Week Program | July 8-August 2
Full Day • 3:00 or 5:00 pm Dismissal
Each day from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, students will attend the classes listed below. A snack break and a 30-minute lunch period are included in that time.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Academic Classes
During registration, you will select one of two choices in both Language Arts and Math.
Language Arts • Choose One
Language Arts Essentials (Grammar, Literature, Writing)
Literature & Writing
Math • Choose One
Math Mastery
Math in Action
Enrichment, Athletics, & Science Classes
Included in all schedules:
Athletics & Games
Activity Central (Each week, students will enjoy a different project-based class or activity.)
During registration, you will select two of the three classes below.
Art Factory & Science Lab (TWO weeks each)
Coding Exploration, Maker Design, and Keyboarding
Curtain Time!
Extended Day • 3:00-5:00 pm
For students needing aftercare.
Choose from a variety of activities organized by our enthusiastic afternoon staff such as water play, games, and sports. A study hall is also available for students who want to complete homework or spend time reading.
Morning Only • 12:30 pm Dismissal
Each day from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, students will attend the classes listed below as well as have a snack break.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Academic Classes
Language Arts • Choose One
Language Arts Essentials (Grammar, Literature, Writing)
Literature & Writing
Math • Choose One
Math Mastery
Math in Action
Enrichment, Athletics, & Science
Athletics & Games
Activity Central (Each week, students will enjoy a different project-based class or activity.)
2-Week Program | July 8-19 or July 22-August 2
Full Day
3:00 or 5:00 pm Dismissal
Each day from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, students will attend the classes listed below. A snack break and a 30-minute lunch period are included in that time.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Academic Classes
Literature & Writing
Math in Action
Enrichment, Athletics, & Science Classes
Included in all schedules:
Athletics & Games
Activity Central (Each week, students will enjoy a different project-based class or activity.)
During registration, you will select two of the three classes below.
Art Factory
Science Lab
Coding Exploration, Maker Design, and Keyboarding
Extended Day • 3:00-5:00 pm
For students needing aftercare.
Choose from a variety of activities organized by our enthusiastic afternoon staff such as water play, games, and sports. A study hall is also available for students who want to complete homework or spend time reading.
Grades 5-6
For current 4th- and 5th-grade students who will be entering grades 5 and 6 in fall of 2024
Grades 4-8 will meet at Pinewood's Upper Campus (26800 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills).
4-Week Program | July 8-August 2
Full Day • 3:00 or 5:00 pm Dismissal
Each day from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, students will attend the classes listed below. A snack break and a 30-minute lunch period are included in that time.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Academic Classes
During registration, you will select one of two choices in both Language Arts and Math.
Language Arts • Choose One
Language Arts Essentials (Grammar, Literature, Writing)
Literature & Writing
Math • Choose One
Math Mastery
Math in Action
Enrichment, Athletics, & Science Classes
Included in all schedules:
Athletics & Games
Activity Central (Each week, students will enjoy a different project-based class or activity.)
During registration, you will select two of the four classes below.
Art and Visual Literacy & Graphic Design
Curtain Time!
Music Showtime!
Programming and Engineering Lab • Science Lab (TWO weeks each)
Extended Day • 3:00-5:00 pm
For students selecting the 5:00 pm dismissal option.
Choose from a variety of activities organized by our enthusiastic afternoon staff such as water play, games, and sports. A study hall is also available for students who want to complete homework or spend time reading.
Tennis Club will be available from 3:00-4:15 for an additional fee of $120 per two-week session. Focus on all the necessary skills to raise your game to the next level with tennis pro, Craig Corfield, and his coaching staff. After 4:15, students will join the activities listed above. The payment form will be available in May. You must be registered for the Extended Day option to enroll in Tennis Club.
Morning Only • 12:30 pm Dismissal
Each day from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, students will attend the classes listed below as well as have a snack break.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Academic Classes
Language Arts • Choose One
Language Arts Essentials (Grammar, Literature, Writing)
Literature & Writing
Math • Choose One
Math Mastery
Math in Action
Enrichment, Athletics, & Science
Athletics & Games (included in all schedules)
During registration, you will choose one of the four classes below.
Art & Visual Literacy & Graphic Design
Programing and Engineering Lab • Science Lab (TWO weeks each)
Curtain Time!
Music Showtime!
2-Week Program | July 8-19 or July 22-August 2
Full Day
3:00 or 5:00 pm Dismissal
Each day from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, students will attend the classes listed below. A snack break and a 30-minute lunch period are included in that time.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Academic Classes
Literature & Writing
Math in Action
Enrichment, Athletics, & Science Classes
Included in all schedules:
Athletics & Games
Activity Central (Each week students will enjoy a different project-based class or activity.)
During registration, you will select two of the three classes below.
Art and Visual Literacy & Graphic Design
Programming and Engineering Lab
Science Lab
Extended Day • 3:00-5:00 pm
For students selecting the 5:00 pm dismissal option.
Choose from a variety of activities organized by our enthusiastic afternoon staff such as water play, games, and sports. A study hall is also available for students who want to complete homework or spend time reading.
Tennis Club will be available from 3:00-4:15 for an additional fee of $120 per two-week session. Focus on all the necessary skills to raise your game to the next level with tennis pro, Craig Corfield, and his coaching staff. After 4:15, students will join the activities listed above. The payment form will be available in May. You must be registered for the Extended Day option to enroll in Tennis Club.
Grades 7-8
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For current 6th- and 7th-grade students who will be entering grades 7 and 8 in fall of 2024
Grades 4-8 will meet at Pinewood's Upper Campus (26800 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills).
Full Day • 3:00 or 5:00 pm Dismissal
4-Week (July 8-August 2) or 2-Week (July 8-July 19 or July 22-August 2)
Each day, students will attend SIX 55-minute classes from 8:30-3:00 pm. Before making your selections, please read the class descriptions here. You will indicate your desired class schedule on the registration form. It is highly recommended that you choose at least TWO to THREE choices from Enrichment, Arts, & Athletics selections as this balance is essential for optimum performance and enjoyment.
Please Note:
- The following courses are FOUR-week courses: Grammar Skills Refined, Pre-Algebra Prep, Algebra Prep, Onstage!, and Music Showtime! Students will need to enroll in the 4-week program to take these classes.
- The other TWO-week courses cover the same material each session, so a student enrolling in the 4-week session will need to select different TWO-week courses for each session.
- English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Core Academic Classes
Grammar Skills Refined (FOUR-week course)
Pre-Algebra Prep (FOUR-week course)
Algebra Prep (FOUR-week course)
Writing and Rhetoric (FOUR or TWO-week course)
Literary Analysis (FOUR or TWO-week course)
Academic Enrichment, Arts, and Athletics Classes
Math Application (TWO-week course)
VEX Robotics Lab (TWO-week course)
On Stage! (FOUR-week course)
Music Showtime! (FOUR-week course)
Public Speaking (TWO-week course)
Investing Fundamentals for Teens (TWO-week course)
Creative Writing (TWO-week course)
3D Design Lab (TWO-week course)
Software Programming Workshop (TWO-week course)
Forensic Science Exploration (TWO-week course)
Art and Visual Literacy & Graphic Design (TWO or FOUR-week course)
Athletics (TWO or FOUR-week course)
Activity Central (TWO or FOUR-week course) (Each week students will enjoy a different project-based class or activity.)
Extended Day • 3:00-5:00 pm
For students selecting the 5:00 pm dismissal option.
Choose from a variety of activities organized by our enthusiastic afternoon staff such as water play, games, and sports. A study hall is also available for students who want to complete homework or spend time reading.
Tennis Club will be available from 3:00-4:15 for an additional fee of $120 per two-week session. Focus on all the necessary skills to raise your game to the next level with tennis pro, Craig Corfield, and his coaching staff. After 4:15, students will join the activities listed above. The payment form will be available in May. You must be registered for the Extended Day option to enroll in Tennis Club.
Morning Only • 12:30 pm Dismissal
4-Week Option ONLY (July 8-August 2)
Each day, students will attend FOUR 55-minute classes from 8:30-12:30 pm. Before making your selections, please read the class descriptions here. You will indicate your desired class schedule on the registration form. It is highly recommended that you choose at least ONE choice from the Enrichment, Arts, & Athletics selections as this balance is essential for optimum performance and enjoyment.
Please Note:
- The TWO-week courses cover the same material each sessions, so your student will have different TWO-week courses for each session.
- English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Core Academic Classes
Grammar Skills Refined (FOUR-week course)
Pre-Algebra Prep (FOUR-week course)
Algebra Prep (FOUR-week course)
Writing and Rhetoric (FOUR or TWO-week course)
Literary Analysis (FOUR or TWO-week course)
Academic Enrichment, Arts, and Athletics Classes
Math Application (TWO-week course)
VEX Robotics Lab (TWO-week course)
On Stage! (FOUR-week course)
Public Speaking (TWO-week course)
Investing Fundamentals for Teens (TWO-week course)
Creative Writing (TWO-week course)
3D Design Lab (TWO-week course)
Software Programming Workshop (TWO-week course)
Forensic Science Exploration (TWO-week course)
Art and Visual Literacy & Graphic Design (TWO or FOUR-week course)
Athletics (TWO or FOUR-week course)
Summer Festival of Learning Program Information
Fees
Early registration is strongly recommended to ensure placement.
4-Week Program
Grades K-8
Morning-Only Option
8:30 am - 12:30 pm • $2,190
Partial-Day Option
8:30 am - 3:00 pm • $3,350
Full-Day Option
8:30 am - 5:00 pm • $4,020
Optional 4-Week Lunch Program
For full or extended day students only • $190
2-Week Program
Grades K-8
Morning-Only Option (Only Available for students entering Kindergarten for fall 2024)
8:30 am - 12:30 pm • $1,170
Partial-Day Option
8:30 am - 3:00 pm • $1,755
Full-Day Option
8:30 am - 5:00 pm • $2,090
Optional 2-Week Lunch Program
For full or extended day students only • $95
Deposits & Tuition Balance
- A tuition deposit of $200 (for a TWO-Week session) or $350 (for the FOUR-Week session) is due at the time of registration and the amount will be credited towards the total tuition.
- Tuition balance is due by credit card before June 1, 2024. Tuition Balance Payment Form
Cancellations & Program Adjustments
- Cancellations received prior to March 1 will result in a refund less a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations between March 1- June 1 will forfeit the deposit.
- Any program adjustment that results in a refund will incur a $50 processing fee.
- There are no refunds for cancellations or adjustments after June 1.
- For cancellations, contact Barbara Hantke in the Business Office at bhantke@pinewood.edu.
- For program adjustments, contact Heather McCauley, Summer Festival Director, at hmccauley@pinewood.edu.
- Please allow up to 30 business days for processing refunds.
Note: Our program is not suitable for students with serious behavioral issues. Pinewood School reserves the right to remove students who consistently disregard staff instructions, disrupt the learning process of others, or who display an uncooperative attitude that is disrespectful to others.
Lunch Program
4-Week Program Option $190 • 2-Week Lunch Option $95
- The Epicurean lunch program is ONLY available to students with a 3:00pm or 5:00pm dismissal time.
- Lunch is not available on a weekly or day-to-day basis.
- The lunch program can be purchased during registration or when you pay your tuition balance.
- All lunch program purchases must be made by June 1. There will not be an option to add the lunch program after June 1.
- Lunch menus are prepared from scratch using natural and organic ingredients.
- Regular and vegetarian entrees are offered each day. We are unable to accommodate non-dairy, non-gluten, or any other individual needs.
- Questions about the menu? Email lunch@pinewood.edu.
FAQs
- What is the difference in content between the four-week program and two-week program?
- What time do the campuses open and close?
- What requirements do you have for students to attend?
- What are your class sizes?
- Who are your teachers?
- I have children registered at different campuses. How will I be able to drop-off and pick-up at the same time?
- For the 4-Week Program (grades 1-6), how do I decide which language arts or math class would be best for my child?
- How much homework do the academic classes have?
- Can I request that my child be put in the same class as another child?
- If my child is registered for a 3:00pm dismissal, is it possible to register for a 5:00pm pickup on a particular day?
- When will I receive my child's class schedule and other notifications?
- When is my tuition balance due and how do I pay it?
- Can I get a prorated rate if my child is absent for part of the morning program?
- What do I do if I need to cancel or adjust my registration?
What is the difference in content between the four-week program and two-week program?
For grades K-6, the four-week academic classes cover approximately double the curriculum than the two-week academic classes. Also, some classes are only available in the four-week program such as Language Arts Essentials, Math Mastery, Curtain Time! and/or Showtime!
For grades 7 and 8, the following classes are only offered in the 4-week program: Grammar Skills Refined, Pre-Algebra Prep, Algebra Prep, On Stage!, and Music Showtime! Writing and Rhetoric and Literary Analysis are 4-week classes that are offered to 2-week students, but the 2-week students will only attend one of the two units.
What time do the campuses open and close?
What requirements do you have for students to attend?
Students must speak fluent English. For the Kindergarten program, students must be entering kindergarten in the fall 2024 must be five years old by September 1, 2024.
Please Note: Our academic classes are not designed for students with significant learning differences who require small group or one-on-one support.
Our program is not suitable for students with serious behavioral issues. Pinewood School reserves the right to remove students who consistently disregard staff instructions, disrupt the learning process of others, or who display an uncooperative attitude that is disrespectful to others.
What are your class sizes?
Who are your teachers?
I have children registered at different campuses. How will I be able to drop-off and pick-up at the same time?
The Lower Campus (Grades K & 1) and Middle Campus (Grades 2 & 3) are a few blocks away on Fremont Ave in Los Altos. The Upper Campus (Grades 4-8) is about 3 miles away from the other two campuses on Fremont Rd in Los Altos Hills.
Drop Off: All campuses open 30 minutes before the start of school so you can stagger your drop-off time. If you have a Lower Campus student, we recommend dropping off your younger student first since we have a singing assembly that begins at 8:15am.
Pick-Up: Dismissal runs for approximately 15 minutes so there is some flexibility when picking up children at multiple campuses.
For the 4-Week Program (grades 1-6), how do I decide which language arts or math class would be best for my child?
Make sure to read the course descriptions for details of each class. Click on the button at the bottom of the grade level and 4-week program tabs that reads, "Find _____ Grade (4-Week Program) Course Selections HERE."
Language Arts Essentials OR Literature & Writing?
For students entering grades 1 and 2
- Choose Language Arts Essentials to strengthen skills in spelling and reading using the thorough Spalding phonics curriculum. The course includes some writing and penmanship (printing) to reinforce the sounds of the letters and improve neatness. Basic grammar and listening to great literature is also included. Students need to complete homework each week night and will take in-class weekly assessments.
- Choose Literature and Writing for an enrichment experience that focuses on literature with some short writing prompts. This class will have occasional homework.
For students entering grades 3 through 6
- Choose Language Arts Essentials for in-depth study of grammar and to strengthen writing and comprehension skills. Students need to complete homework each week night and will take in-class weekly assessments.
- Choose Literature and Writing for an enrichment experience which focuses on literature and strengthens writing skills. This class will have occasional homework.
Math Mastery (Math Basics for Grade 1) OR Math in Action?
Choose Math Mastery or Math Basics (for entering grade 1) to strengthen and practice math fact automaticity and computational procedures (specific skills are included in the class description). Students need to complete homework each week night and will take in-class weekly assessments. Grades 4-6 students registered for Math Mastery will take an online math assessment prior to the summer program to ensure they are in the correctly- leveled math class and to help teachers gear the curriculum to suit the students’ needs. For grades 1-3, students will take a math assessment the first day of class.
Choose Math in Action for an enrichment experience and if your student is confident in grade-level math facts and computational procedures. This class will have occasional homework.
How much homework do the academic classes have?
The classes that indicate "daily homework" in the class descriptions will have approximately 20 minutes (grades 1-5) or 30 minutes (grades 6-8) per class depending on the pace of the student. For Grades 7-8, there are several classes with daily homework. We recommend a healthy balance of academic and enrichment classes and suggest that parents consider limiting the number of "daily homework" academic classes.
Can I request that my child be put in the same class as another child?
Yes, indicate your friend request at the bottom of the registration form under "Comments or Requests." In order to accommodate this request, students need to register for the same grade, the same language arts and math classes, AND the same session (4-week students can NOT be in the same classes as students enrolled in one of the 2-week sessions). For grades 7 and 8, students need to choose the same session and several of the same classes.
If my child is registered for a 3:00pm dismissal, is it possible to register for a 5:00pm pickup on a particular day?
When will I receive my child's class schedule and other notifications?
- May 1st - email reminder sent for any tuition balance that is due (tuition due by June 1st)
- May 25th - detailed information about the Summer Festival will be emailed to parents. If you do not receive this email, please check your SPAM folder. Contact the office if you do not see it in your inbox or spam folders. (see "Contact Us")
- June 15th - packets with student class schedules will be mailed using the address listed on your child’s registration form. If you need to change the address that we have on file, contact Heather McCauley by June 1st. Sometimes it takes up to 10 days for families to receive their student's pack in the mail.
When is my tuition balance due and how do I pay it?
Tuition balance is due by credit card before June 1st. An email reminder will be sent on May 1. There is also an option to pay in full during registration. Please note that lunch program purchases are also due before June 1st. You can purchase lunch during registration or when you pay your tuition balance. Tuition Balance Payment Form.
Can I get a prorated rate if my child is absent for part of the morning program?
What do I do if I need to cancel or adjust my registration?
For cancellations, contact Barbara Hantke in the Business Office. For program adjustments, contact Heather McCauley, Summer Festival of Learning Director.
Please Note: All our sessions fill quickly. For example, if you register for the 4-week program and want to change to the 2-week program at a later date, it is likely there will not be space in the 2-week program. You would need to cancel your registration entirely or stay in the 4-week program. This also may be the case switching from the 2-week program to the 4-week program.
Our cancellation and adjustment policy is as follows:
- Cancellations received prior to March 1st will result in a refund less a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations received from March 1st through June 1st will result in a refund less the entire deposit. Please allow up to 30 business days for processing refunds.
- Any program adjustment that results in a refund will incur a $50 processing fee.
- There are no refunds for cancellations or adjustments after June 1st.