Summer 2010 Enrichment Program

Monday - Friday, July 6 - July 30, 2010

Download the Summer 2010 Brochure

Download the Summer 2010 Application

Fill out the online inquiry form

Academic Club Theme:
THE WONDERS OF JAPAN
. . . explore Japan's rich history, traditions and customs.

The Japanese called their country Nihon, "the land of the rising sun" because it is so far east. We invite you to come and join us as we explore the magical, mystical wonders of this great island country, Japan. Hands-on experiences such as attending a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, performing a Japanese folk tale, hearing and playing authentic Japanese music, cooking and tasting delicacies such as sushi and tempura, learning the language, understanding Ikebana - the art of Japanese flower arranging, origami, Japanese calligraphy, sumi ink painting, bonsai, woodcutting, Gyotaku - the art of fish printing, martial arts and so much more. Arigato!

Elementary Enrichment Program (entering grades 1 - 6)
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
$1995

  • Small group reading and writing instruction utilizing Fundations, Wilson Reading, RAVE-O, Framing Your Thoughts and other research based programs
  • Multisensory math computation, fluency and word problems
  • Arts-based learning to enrich the study of history, science, and world cultures

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (entering grades 1 - 6)
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
+$795

  • Hands-on Experiences in the Field, Forest, Stream and Pond
  • Study Natural Habitats
  • Learn about Environmental Issues

Upper School Enrichment Program (entering grades 7 - 11)
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
$1995

  • Individualized reading and writing instruction in project-based learning tasks
  • Focus on math skill development including word problems, ACT testing practice
  • Arts-based learning to develop rich background knowledge for comprehension
  • Assistive technology, team-building and executive functioning focus for study skills, note taking

Penn Charter Summer Camps (entering grades 7 - 11)
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
+$795

Interactive Metronome
$1,500 for 15 sessions

Interactive Metronome is a computer-based rehabilitation program that targets auditory and visual processing for improved motor planning and sequencing. The student matches his/her
movements to a computer generated beat and receives feedback regarding performance.
Students who participate in the program have shown improvements in motor coordination,
language processing and academic performance.

Cogmed Working Memory Training (25 sessions)
$1800 at AIM with training aide
$1600 at home with own aide

Cogmed Working Memory Training is a proven software-based program designed for sustainably improved attention and working memory capacity. Working memory is the ability to keep information in mind for a short time, focus on a task and remember what to do next. Clinically proven results demonstrate that after training, users increase their ability to concentrate, control impulsive behavior, and better utilize complex reasoning skills.

One-on-One Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy sessions and evaluations are available. Comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations are available through the Psychology Department.

For more information please contact:
Kathy Johnson
Head of Lower School
Main Office: 215.483.2461
Fax: 215.483.4597
kjohnson@aimpa.org