Project Briarwood - 2023 camp June 5 - June 30, 2023
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 06/30/2023
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WHAT IS PROJECT BRIARWOOD?
Project Briarwood is an academic summer enrichment and remediation program for students entering first through sixth grade for the 2023-2024 school year, with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD and other language-based delays. Project Briarwood combines explicit instruction related to language and math with a fun theme where the students can share what they have created on Fridays.
WHAT IS PROJECT BRIARWOOD Jr.?
Project Briarwood Jr. focuses on our youngest learners who are enrolled or will soon be enrolled in PreK or Kindergarten programs. The general themes from the main program are followed and the basic schedule is:
8:00 - 8:15 - Fine motor skills
8:15 - 8:45 - Morning Meeting
8:45 - 9:15 - Reading Comprehension
9:15 - 9:30 - Snack
9:30 - 9:45 - Recess
9:45 - 10:30 - Phonics
10:30 - 11:00 - Math
11:00 - 11:30 - PE
HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS? Project Briarwood is taught by a specialized staff of educators, using evidence-based academic strategies with reported outcomes, that can transfer to multiple settings. The program is designed to provide strategies to develop and build upon skills in the core areas of academics, as well as help with organization and study habits. Each week has a different theme, using project-based learning. At the end of each week, the students create a product, presentation, or performance related to the theme.
DATES AND TIMES
June 5 - June 30, 2023 (4 weeks)
Daily Schedule: 8:00 am-12:00 pm - Academics and/or Remediation
12:00-1:00 pm - Lunch / Recess
1:00-4:00 pm - Enrichment Activities
Before Care (starting at 7:30) and After Care (until 6 pm) are available.
Morning Sessions: Students will attend academic core classes in the morning with teachers, similar to a regular half day at The Briarwood School. All of these classes will use project-based learning to follow an exciting “theme of the week.” Students will create a product or presentation to share with fellow students and parents at the end of the week.
Afternoon Sessions: Students will experience fun activities related to the arts, physical movement, and technology. There are ten choices for these activities, based on enrollment. Note: students can choose different activities for each week, but must remain in the choice for the week. Once Project Briarwood begins, students will not be able to make changes to their choices.
- Cool Coding - Hosted by Coder Kids, our regular Mustang Madness coding education program, students will have a specific focus each week such as Scratch, Minecraft, and Roblox.
- Fun with Art - Students will create a variety of works of art in different types of media and, of course, have fun!
- Percussion Power - Students will sing, dance, and play percussion instruments and have the chance to perform. It’s a great opportunity to develop more music skills and have fun while doing so!
- Physical Challenge - Students will play sports and popular Briarwood School games like matball and capture the tennis ball.
- Makerspace - Students will design projects from start to finish using Briarwood’s Makerspace facility.
- Act It Out - Students will show off their drama skills
- Let's Cook - Students will make delicious dishes
- Math Games - Students will have a lot of fun while working on math skills
- Literacy Games - Students will play lots of fun games while working with letters and words
- Dance - Hosted by Energy Dance Company, students will learn Hip Hop and other types of dance.
Space is limited.
Questions about the program? Please contact Dan Buck at dbuck@briarwoodschool.org or Alyssa Dupiche at adupiche@briarwoodschool.org
APPLICATION PROCESS
Non-Briarwood Families
Entry Testing: Non-Briarwood applicants must schedule an interview prior to acceptance. You will be contacted to schedule a virtual screening.
1) Complete the online application and pay the non-refundable $100 entry testing fee via credit card.
2) Forms to be submitted:
- a) Upload a teacher recommendation (downloadable form link on the information page)
- b) Upload the most recent report card
- c) Upload any recent testing- if available
- d) Upload the Authorization of Release Form (linked)
- e) Upload most recent vaccination record
3) Families will be contacted for entry testing once records have been reviewed. At the discretion of The Briarwood School, additional references from teachers and administrators may be required.
You can send your forms via email to adupiche@briarwoodschool.org.
General Registration Information
- Registration is now open; first-come, first-served basis
- Registration can be on a week-by-week basis; you can choose your week(s), or choose all five
- Briarwood Students Pricing: $750/week (5 days); $600/week (4 days (This is a week with a federal holiday); discount for attending all 4 weeks
- Non-Briarwood Students Pricing: $775/week (5 days); $620/week (4 days (This is a week with a federal holiday)); discounts for attending all 4 weeks
- $100 deposit due upon acceptance into program
- Remaining program fee balance due May 15, 2023
- All fees are non-refundable after May 15, 2023
Note: There is a nurse available for all 4 weeks on campus.
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