Reading, Writing, & Expression
Immerse yourself in the magic of stories. Whether you enjoy myths, mysteries, fantasy, suspense, or all of the above, these SummerPrep courses will lead you to discover tales from around the world and inspire you to bring your own ideas to life! You can even pick up a whole new language through our high-energy ¿Habla Español? course.
NEW! Adventure Awaits: Writing Epic Journeys
Create characters who embark on daring quests, solve mysteries, and discover hidden lands. Write action-packed stories and explore themes of bravery, discovery, and overcoming obstacles.
Grades: 3 - 8
Session: 1
Time: Period 7
Tuition: $115
Gods, Myths, Monsters
Learn about ancient myths and tales from a variety of world cultures that were created to explain the everyday mysteries of our natural world. Stories from Africa, Scandinavia, Great Britain, the Americas, Asia, and Europe are represented. The focus will be to compare and find similarities between these tales of wonder. Some materials include scary PG-13 content.
Grades: 3 - 8
Session: 1 or 3
Time:
Period 1, Session 1
Period 4, Session 3
Tuition: $115
¿Habla Español?
Games, races, music, jokes, dance, and more will help you learn to habla Español! ¡Vamos!
Grades: K - 5
Session: 3
Time:
Grades K - 2 = Period 1
Grades 3 - 5 = Period 2
Tuition: $115
NightScares: Horror Writing
Students will explore a variety of books and films, some with scary content, that present horrific and suspenseful situations born from creative minds. The focus will be to spark each student’s imagination and to teach the steps for creating and writing their own original works of mystery and horror. Emphasis is on the influence of Edgar Allen Poe on the genre through his life, stories, and films based on his work. Some materials may include scary PG-13 content.
Grades: 3 - 8
Session: 2 or 3
Time:
Period 1, Session 2
Period 5, Session 3
Tuition: $115
Reading Adventures
Journey into your imagination with Reading Adventures! Trek through some fantastic literature and create puppets, character masks, and more based on your favorite books while reading purely for the joy of it.
Grades: K - 2
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Time: Periods 3 or 4
Tuition: $115
NEW! Sci-Fi Adventures: Exploring New Worlds
Develop alien characters, space explorers, or time travelers. Write stories that explore futuristic technologies, robots, or encounters with otherworldly creatures.
Grades: 4 - 8
Session: 3
Time: Period 7
Tuition: $115
NEW! Superheroes & Villains: Craft Your Own Hero's Journey
Write about superheroes with unique powers, create their origins, and develop thrilling storylines. Dive into character development, creating heroes, antiheroes, and villains.
Grades: 4 - 8
Session: 2
Time: Period 7
Tuition: $115