Summer Program 2021

2021

EXPERIENCE THE DENVER ACADEMY DIFFERENCE

Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, grades 1 to 12.

DA and Non-DA students welcome!

Academics, Tutoring and Summer Day Camps June 7 - July 2

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AVOID THE COVID SLIDE: Sign up your student for safe, in-person academic classes.

Maximum of 12 students per class.

ELEMENTARY • GRADES 1 - 6

ACADEMIC CLASSES

ACADEMIC CLASSES

Our passion for learning, innovative educational model and small class sizes with a maximum of 12 students support diverse learners, including those with dyslexia and ADHD. Academic Classes are taught in person by Denver Academy teachers from June 7 to July 2, with the option to switch to distance learning if necessary.

Camp fees for each Academic Class are $575. All students are required to wear face coverings inside buildings.

Mask breaks and outdoor classes will be provided.

Each Elementary course has three levels (grades 1-2; 3-4; 5-6). Flexibility in student placement allows for remediation, review, or challenge enrichment. Students are evaluated and placed into appropriate levels on the first day of class.

Elementary Math

Elementary Writing

(Grades 1-2; 3-4; 5-6) 8:00 - 9:30 am

(Grades 1-2; 3-4; 5-6) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Math concepts are taught at each level through small group instruction, the use of technology, textbooks, games & projects. Concrete/tactile, representative and abstract forms are used.

Learn the fundamentals of writing and embrace the writing process including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing. Students will be met at their ability level and encouraged to find their voice.

Grammar practice and journaling will also be covered.

Use of technology will be supported.

Elementary Reading (Grades 1-2; 3-4; 5-6) 9:30 - 11:00 am Denver Academy specializes in helping dyslexic students and diverse learners with its phonics-based, multi-sensory instruction. DA uses the Orton-Gillingham technique for reading fluency and Visualizing/Verbalizing to improve comprehension.

Denver Academy is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL • GRADES 7 - 8

Our family temporarily moved from Kansas to Denver, specifically to enroll two of our children in the DA Summer Program. The compassion and personalized instruction from the staff far surpassed our expectations. Our kids’ progress was so remarkable during those five-weeks that we permanently relocated to Denver. This school has impacted our family in measurable ways.

- DA SUMMER & YEAR-ROUND PARENTS BENJAMIN & KAILA ANDERSON

Middle School Mathematics

Middle School Reading

8:00 - 9:30 am

9:30 - 11:00 am

Learn the foundational concepts required for PreAlgebra & Algebra while building on basic math concepts needed for long-term retention and success.

Develop a better understanding and love of reading!

Skills, concepts and activities include: decoding (as needed), fluency strategies, critical thinking skills, literary devices, figurative language, language appreciation, reading aloud, visualizing and more.

Middle School Study Skills 9:30 - 11:00 am Join us as we learn study techniques and executive functioning skills through the Smarts curriculum and other Denver Academy practices. Find out which executive skills are your strengths and weaknesses and use this knowledge to biome a more productive learner and student. Some skills we will investigate and practice are: response inhibition, working memory, emotional control, flexibility, sustained attention, task initiation, planning, organization, time management, goal-directed persistence, and metacognition. We will practice our techniques through various activities and subjects.

Middle School Writer’s Workshop 11:00 am - 12:30 pm This class is designed to approach writing in a fun, engaging, and collaborative way through group activities, conferencing, and partnering. We will become familiar with the Six Traits of Writing, practice keyboarding, and use IXL to practice targeted skills in grammar, language mechanics and various other writing skills. Students will use Google Docs to organize, develop, draft, edit, and present pieces using a school-provided Chromebook.

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ACADEMIC CLASSES

ACADEMIC CLASSES

HIGH SCHOOL • GRADES 9 - 12

ACADEMIC CLASSES

ACADEMIC CLASSES

Our passion for learning, innovative educational model and small class sizes with a maximum of 12 students support diverse learners, including those with dyslexia and ADHD. Academic Classes are taught in person by Denver Academy teachers from June 7 to July 2, with the option to switch to distance learning if necessary.

Camp fees for each Academic Class are $575. All students are required to wear face coverings inside buildings.

Mask breaks and outdoor classes will be provided.

High School course credit of .5 is available to students entering grades 10 to 12 only.

Students must take both High School Language Arts and Writing to receive credit.

High School Algebra

High School Writing

8:00 - 9:30 am

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Understand Algebra as a way of thinking.

Learn concepts and skills to generalize, model, and analyze mathematical situations to investigate relationships, describe, organize, and understand the world. Concepts covered: Real numbers, systems of equations, algebraic manipulation, probability, linear functions & equations, and graphing functions.

Develop writing skills through nonfiction and fiction assignments using technology to stimulate written expression/revision. Use the Six Traits of Writing to understand the writing process and its role in critical thinking.

High School Language Arts 9:30 - 11:00 am Read a variety of genres and apply skills and strategies to strengthen comprehension, reading fluency, language and literacy skills. Learn and apply figures of speech and analyze how authors use them.

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TUTORING & ACADEMIC COACHING

Orton-Gillingham Reading Intervention

College Search & Application Process -

20-Hour Tutoring Intensive

Students (Grades 11-12)

This one-on-one reading intervention uses Denver Academy’s phonics-based reading approach utilizing the Orton-Gillingham method. Phonemic awareness and general language ability is strengthened.

Additional hour-long pre-assessment required.

Fee: $1900 for 20-hour Intensive + $95 pre-assessment

With over 4,000 colleges and universities in the US, searching for the “right” one can be overwhelming.

Director of Denver Academy College & Transition Counseling Dr. Jill Corbin will provide coaching by appointment about: the college search, application and requirements; college essays, creating resumes, and visiting colleges.

Fee: $85 per hour

Academic Coaching Experience Denver Academy’s relationship-based approach to learning with direct one-on-one instruction in academic organization, test-taking and study skills, as well as academic support in a range of subjects at elementary, middle and high school levels: math, reading fluency and comprehension, writing, spelling, and science.

Fee: $85 per hour To register for Tutoring and Academic Coaching, contact Director of Tutoring Services Tammy Curran at 303-777- 5870 x323 or tcurran@denveracademy.org.

For more on DA Tutoring and Coaching, visit denveracademy.org/tutoring.

Contact Dr. Jill Corbin at jcorbin@denveracademy.org or 303-777-5870 x230 to schedule a coaching session(s).

The academic program at Denver Academy has instilled confidence in my daughter that grows every year...

- DA FOUR-YEAR SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENT, PATTY

REGISTER ONLINE: d e nve ra c a d e my.o rg /s u m m e r

TUTORING & COACHING

We understand that each child learns at their own pace and in their own unique way. Denver Academy provides individualized education for each student in our summer academic classes. We also specialize in one-on-one tutoring and academic coaching; a great way to keep your student focused for the next school year and avoid the COVID slide. Tutoring and coaching are by appointment and will take place online in a virtual format.

SUMMER DAY CAMPS

SUMMER DAY CAMPS

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Denver Academy will be providing limited camp offerings during the 2021 Summer Program. In order to keep all participants and staff safe and healthy, only those students registered for DA Summer Program Academic Classes will be able to participate in camps as an add-on to their experience. Participants are required to wear masks at all times while indoors, as well as outdoors unless students are six-feet apart.

Campos EPC SMART Lab Camps: Science, Math, Art, Robotics and Technology We need more exposure to SMART Lab disciplines. It’s an opportunity that I didn’t have as a kid and it’s important. It’s the future of our country.

- DA PARENT/CAMPOS EPC SMART LAB DONOR, MARCO CAMPOS

Middle School SMART Lab Camp (Grades 5-8) June 7 - 10

Elementary School SMART Lab Camp (Grades 1-4) June 14 - 17

Join us in our new twenty-first-century learning lab this summer! Tailored by age level, we put technology and learning resources in the hands of students while they build problem-solving skills. Enjoy introductions to coding, robotics, and 3D printing! To maintain physical distancing in the lab, the maximum capacity for each camp is 12 students. Camp Fee: $190

NOTE: All 2021 Summer Day Camps take place in the afternoon, 12:30 - 2:30 pm.

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Athletic Camps

Week One, June 7 - 10 Week Two, June 14 - 17 Week Three, June 21 - 24 Week Four, June 28 - July 1 Spend summer afternoons at DA playing a variety of games and sports. Keep your body moving, stay active and have FUN. The camp includes some PE favorites and a few surprises too! Students will be split into two groups: grades 1-4 and 5-8.

Weekly Camp Fee: $190

Elementary Lego Engineering Camp (Grades 1-4) June 21 - 24 In this camp, students are encouraged to think creatively to create original constructions, complete challenges, and develop their own solutions to problems. Campers will learn about the basics of energy and simple machines all while playing with the world’s greatest toy, LEGOS! Camp Fee: $190

Middle School Improv Camp (Grades 5-8) June 28 - July 1 Get into improv! Build confidence and creativity with short-form games and improvised scenes in a supportive environment. Learn about theatre while having fun. Camp Fee: $190

I like the DA Summer Camps.

They’re fun, and I make new friends!

- LAURA, 5-YEAR SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENT

REGISTER ONLINE: d e nve ra c a d e my.o rg /s u m m e r

SUMMER DAY CAMPS

Co-Ed Sports Camp (Grades 1-8)

Denver Academy follows the “Big Five” safety protocols and restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19: Frequent hand-washing/sanitizing, physical distancing, mask wearing, symptom screening, and creating a culture of keeping each other safe.

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Questions? Contact Barrie Bodden, Director of Summer Programs: 303-777-5870 x284 | bbodden@denveracademy.org

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