The Gow School Summer Program Viewbook

More than just summer school summer@gow.org gow.org/summer- programs

HOPE WITH ACTION Summer school doesn't begin to cover Gow's exciting and challenging program. Developed for students who have been experiencing academic difficulties or who have language - based learning differences, Gow's summer program provide the jump start many students need for success in school.

CAMPER SCHEDULE Breakfast 2 academic classes Assembly and a snack 2 more academic classes Lunch 2 afternoon activities Break 2 more afternoon activities Flagpole Dinner Evening activities

ACADEMICS

A few of our courses The Summer Program is not include: just a place to learn, but also a Computer Applications place to rediscover the joy of Reconstructive learning. Our program provides Language personal remediation, Math multisensory instruction and Organizational Skills fun. With our average class size Summer Writing of five students along with Summer Reading individual attention from Experimental teachers, students start fast Science and finish strong.

Studio Art Robotics Journalism Videography Theatre

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES

All activities are supervised by counselors who are college students or college graduates. These talented individuals serve as teachers, role models, and supervisors to the campers. Some of the counselors are exceptionally qualified school and summer alumni.

In the afternoon, campers chose four Activity Instructional Clinics (AICs). Each AIC runs for 40 minutes and students have over twenty to chose from.

Archery Arts and Crafts Basketball Bubble Soccer Creek Walk Community Service

Frisbee Golf GaGa Ball Hiking Slip and Slide Tennis Ultimate Frisbee

EVENING ACTIVITIES The fun doesn't stop when the sun goes down

On Campus Events Angry Birds Campfire Carnival Night Casino Night

Color War Group Nights Icky Olympics Talent Show

Off Campus Events Adventure Center Beach Fireworks

Hiking Laser Tag Niagara Falls

Camping

Campers get to sleep under the stars in the great outdoors, cook meals on the grill and explore.

City Trip

A new city with new sights. In the past campers have gone to baseball games, aquariums and museums.

Weekend Trips Each weekend campers go on overnight excursions and take advantage of the cultural, sporting and entertainment options of Western New York and nearby areas.

Visiting Weekend

Experience camp with your child and meet their teachers to hear what they have been up to at camp.

Cedar Point and Khalari

Everyone's favorite way to end camp, a trip to Cedar Point and Kalahari Water Park.

A coed college-prep boarding school for students, grades 6-12, with dyslexia and similar language-based learning Our Campus disabilities 125 acres of lush woodlands 3-6 average class size Orton based remediation 50 Smart classrooms State of the art engineering lab with a CNC machine and 3D printer 100% college acceptance

155 Students 125 boys 30 girls 29 states 17 countries

2491 Emery Rd. South Wales, NY 14139 P 716.687.2001 F 716.687.2003 gow.org

For more information regarding The Gow School Summer Program or for more information on The Gow School please visit gow.org/summer-programs or call 716.687.2001