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 21–JULY 2 | JULY 6–16 | JULY 19-30
(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
- Biodiversity
- Forensic Science
- Techniques in Biotechnology
- S.S.R.S. (Summer Science Research Society)
- Engineer It!
- Bioengineering
- Pre-Biology/Entomology
Biodiversity
Forensic Science
Techniques in Biotechnology
S.S.R.S. (Summer Science Research Society)
Engineer It!
Bioengineering
Pre-Biology/Entomology
Other
Writing
- Write It Right (Grades 6-8)
- Creative Writing (Grade 6)
- Creative Writing (Grade 7-8)
- Poets and Playwrights
- Ramp-up Reading
- Historical Analysis: A Case Study of Genghis Khan
- Women in History
- A Look into Mythology
Write It Right (Grades 6-8)
Creative Writing (Grade 6)
Creative Writing (Grade 7-8)
Poets and Playwrights
Ramp-up Reading
Historical Analysis: A Case Study of Genghis Khan
Women in History
A Look into Mythology
Technology
Arts
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 Blackford Ave. campus each day.
Sports camps meet from 12:45-3:45 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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.

