Our summer program, designed especially for grade 6-8 students, offers academics, arts, athletics and activities - and the flexibility to build a summer around your student’s interests.
Summer Institute Middle School
Morning and afternoon options allow students to focus on favorite academic subjects.
Flexible options allow students to focus on one area – academics, arts, athletics or activities – or mix and match all four to create a wide range of summer experiences. The core two-week academic classes combine with arts, athletics and activities in a variety of ways, so students can build a summer filled with all the things they want to do.
JUNE 20–JULY 1 | JULY 5–15 | JULY 18-29
(Course sessions and fees vary by subject)
Middle School Course Offerings
Pick a class or activity to expand your knowledge in a favorite subject or to challenge yourself in a new area!
View Sample Daily Schedule At-A-Glance Course Listing
Subjects & Activities
Math
Science
- Forensic Science
- Techniques in Biotechnology
- S.S.R.S. (Summer Science Research Society)
- Engineer It!
- Bioengineering
- Biodiversity
- Medical Detective
- Pre-Biology/Entomology
Forensic Science
Techniques in Biotechnology
S.S.R.S. (Summer Science Research Society)
Engineer It!
Bioengineering
Biodiversity
Medical Detective
Pre-Biology/Entomology
Speech & Debate
Other
Writing
- Write It Right (Grades 6)
- Write It Right (Grades 7-8)
- Creative Writing (Grade 6)
- Creative Writing (Grade 7-8)
- Poets and Playwrights
- Ramp-up Reading
- Fantasy Fiction
- A Look into Mythology
- Historical Storytelling
Write It Right (Grades 6)
Write It Right (Grades 7-8)
Creative Writing (Grade 6)
Creative Writing (Grade 7-8)
Poets and Playwrights
Ramp-up Reading
Fantasy Fiction
A Look into Mythology
Historical Storytelling
Technology
Arts
Afternoon Program (AP)
Our afternoon Activity Program (AP) is a great way for middle school students to learn some cool new skills, meet and hang with new and old friends, discover hidden talents and have loads of fun during their summer afternoons.
- Led by our awesome summer staff!
- Offered between 12:45-3:45 p.m. each day. Bonus hour is included in the afternoon fun from 4-5 p.m. (campus closes at 5:30 p.m.)
- Can be chosen on a weekly basis, and students may sign up for one week or all six weeks.
Students choose from a wide range of recreational options including:
- Large- and small-group events, games and contests.
- Activity workshops based on weekly themes.
- Specialty classes based on interests each week, including arts, games, various sports skills, crafts, cooking, science tech and more.
- Library or study time.
Add AP to your schedule to round out your academic day and add some crazy amazing fun to your summer!
Our activities foster positive interaction amongst our students. Some activities have students working towards a common goal while encouraging positive interpersonal communication, while other activities build and strength self-resolve. We offer activities that allow for active staff engagement, giving our staff the chance not only to positively model and demonstrate skills, but to teach leadership skills and help students build self-esteem.
Our specialty classes include components of learning and accomplishment. They afford all the students the opportunity to develop a new skill or take on a particular task.
Our activity period offers multiple choices to meet everyone’s needs and support multiple outcomes. The main goal of our activity periods is to allow our students to experience the following fun factors: enjoyment, humor, creative expression, imagination, and curiosity. This period provides the students with the opportunity to engage in activities that support their physical needs with nontraditional physical games, and social as well as intellectual needs with passive activities.
Sports Program
Our afternoon sports camps offer a positive, skill-focused environment where highly experienced coaches provide training in a well-structured, character-driven atmosphere. Young athletes will improve their skills and knowledge of the game, develop teamwork and, of course, have fun! Students of all skill levels may participate and groups will be organized for maximum participation and play.
Included in each camp (as applicable) will be:
- Sport specific conditioning and warmups
- Sport specific drills and skill development
- Team play (large and small teams)
- Game strategy
- Individual instruction and support
Choose sports camps by week, as an addition to your morning academic class, or as an afternoon-only option.
Aquatics camps take place on the upper school campus on Saratoga Ave. Students will be transported by Harker school bus to the Saratoga campus and returned to the Union Ave. campus each day.
Sports camps meet Monday-Friday afternoons. All game equipment is provided. Individual safety or sport-specific items may be required. More details will be sent before your session begins. Bonus hour from 4-5 p.m., planned by our summer staff, are included in your sports camp tuition. Campus close at 5:30 p.m.
