When is the program held? The program runs for eight weeks during the summer months. Each session is one week long, running Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Where is the program held? The program is held at Saint Columbkille Partnership School.
What ages does your program serve? The Summer Program will accept students entering K0 to Grade 4 who have been enrolled in a school setting in the 2024-25 school year. All children must be completely potty trained and have been previously enrolled in a structured learning environment.
Is there a minimum number of sessions that a child must attend? Yes, each child must sign up for a minimum of two weeks.
Is financial assistance available? Limited need-based financial aid is available. Please submit the FACTS Grant and Aid application to be considered. We do not wish to turn anyone away due to financial reasons.
What if I do not want to send my child all five days? We feel that in order to provide a quality program, and for the participating students to get the most out of their time with us, consistency is important. Since each week’s lessons, activities, and events operate around a theme, your child will benefit most from attending every day during the session. If you choose, however, not to send your child for all five days, the payment remains the same.
What if my child does not attend Saint Columbkille Partnership School? We are pleased to offer our summer program to both current Saint Columbkille students and the public as long as they meet the requirements above.
How do you group the students? The students are grouped according to age/grade in order to create age-appropriate groups and allow for programming that meets their developmental needs and interests. Groups may be a combination of two grades depending on the number of children in each age group who apply.
What does your general schedule look like? The Saint Columbkille Summer Program aims to provide engaging and enriching opportunities to participating students that will result in a seamless educational experience. The program seeks to provide academic and recreational enrichment, as well as social opportunities for students to promote the development of the whole child.
While the Summer Program integrates a strong academic focus, it strives to make learning fun and engaging. In addition to classroom learning, the Saint Columbkille Summer Program seeks to provide students with the opportunity to become connected with the community in which the program is located. These events and activities are planned and developed to offer learning beyond the classroom and to further enhance the educational experiences of the program. Participation in the Saint Columbkille Summer Program provides students with the opportunity to improve and expand their appreciation for cooperation, team building, and respect for others through the formal and informal interactions that take place during the program. Some of the highlights of the program include: a 45 minute block each day where students have a specialist teacher (art, physical education, etc.), time to enjoy the turf field and play area.
Do the children have the opportunity to swim? We currently do not offer swimming as part of our summer program.
Do you have Counselor-in-Training opportunities? We do have opportunities for students who are interested in working as a Counselor-in-Training. Please contact the Program Coordinator at [email protected].
What do I need to do to register? Click on the summer program enrollment button above.
What do I do if I need to cancel enrollment in the program? Please submit the change of enrollment form no later than June 1 to avoid a late withdrawal fee of 50%.
If you have any questions about the Summer Program, please email the program director at [email protected].
