New Haven Register (Sunday) (New Haven, CT)
Forman School
SUMMER CAMP EMPOWERS STUDENTS WHO LEARN DIFFERENTLY
“The Forman Summer Program is a summer experience like no other.”
John Strawson PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Forman School will host its Summer Program, a coed boarding and day camp, on its Litchfield, Conn., campus from July 1-26. The program is a balance of academics and recreation for students with learning differences who are entering grades 7-11.
Guided by a team of expert faculty and staff, students discover their unique learning styles while being inspired, challenged, and empowered. They develop effective and tactical classroom and study strategies, learn self-advocacy, and gain lasting confidence in their abilities.
Students take three classes each morning and learn in a tight-knit class setting. Classes, which average six students, include metacognitive strategies, executive function skills, math comprehension, reading, writing, and SAT/ACT preparation. Teachers build on students’ individual strengths and address key challenges, leveraging best-in-class learning strategies and assistive technologies.
“One of the main goals of Forman’s Summer Program is to help students develop a love for learning in subjects like math, reading, and executive functioning,” Program Dean of Academics Brittany Bloom said.
Students deepen their passions in the afternoons by participating in two to four activities of their choice daily, including golf, tennis, soccer, swimming, ceramics, and rock climbing.
Evenings are enriched with community events that nurture personal growth, a positive mindset, and interpersonal skills. Weekends include on- and off-campus activities, from sports to arts and team building. Students enjoy the natural beauty of summer in northwest Connecticut, and explore all the local area has to offer.
The Forman Summer Program offers endless opportunities for students to gain confidence in their learning, develop new friendships, and create lasting memories. Students leave ready to tackle the upcoming school year.