“My son absolutely LOVED the summer program and is already asking to sign up again next year. That alone speaks volumes about the impact it had on him ♥”
Join a Groves Summer Programs
Get ready to dive into summer at Groves! We’ll walk you through everything you need to know and answer all your questions.
New to Groves? Welcome! Returning family? Welcome back!
Our programs blend expert instruction with laughter, confidence, and the joy of learning that lasts long after summer ends.
Apply Today!
Virtual Information Sessions:
Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
Time: 12:30 to 1:30 PM
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Time: 12:30 to 1:30 PM
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 Time: 12:30 to 1:30 PM
Two Ways to Register:
1. Visit our website at: groveslearning.org/summer
2. Use the QR code:
Groves Summer Programs.
Groves Summer Programs are thoughtfully designed for students entering grades 2-8 who have dyslexia, ADHD, or other language-based learning challenges. Each program offers in-person, expert, individualized instruction that meets students exactly where they are. Our goal is simple: to help your child step into the upcoming academic year feeling prepared, supported, and equipped with the tools they need for a strong, confident start in the fall.
These academic programs provide a nurturing, fun, and truly transformative summer experience, one that helps children discover their strengths and build lasting confidence. For many students, Groves Summer Programs becomes their very first positive academic experience. They begin to feel bright, capable, and proud of themselves, often developing an entirely new outlook on school.
Early Bird Discount
The discount applies only to completed applications that have all required documentation uploaded by February 13, 2026.
Questions?
Please email questions to: summerprograms@groveslearning.org
Academic Program | Grades 2-8
Turning Academic Potential Into Achievement.
Our 4-week academic program for students entering grades 2–8 offers intentionally small class sizes of 6–8 students, grouped thoughtfully by age and by their reading, writing, and math abilities.
Students participate in reading, writing, and math classes, beginning at a level where they can genuinely experience success before confidently progressing to more advanced skills.
Our teachers bring together expertise, experience, and heartfelt care. Using a diagnostic-prescriptive approach, they continually assess and respond to each student’s individual needs, ensuring every child feels seen, supported, and encouraged. At the end of the program, families receive a detailed progress report with personalized recommendations to help guide the next steps in their learning journey.
Date: July 6 through July 31, 2026
Days: Monday through Friday
Time: 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
Before February 13: $2,475 Early Bird Discount! After February 13: $2,675
“I
like the teachers and how the program fits my brain. I like the teaching styles.”
SUMMER PROGRAMS STUDENT
Instruction That’s Clear, Structured, and Multimodal.
Our teachers are trained in a wide range of research-based methodologies, including OrtonGillingham, Wilson Reading System®, Singapore Math, and The Writing Revolution®. They weave these approaches into their instruction to meet each student’s needs with care and expertise.
Academic Program Content
Reading: Decoding
Fluency
Comprehension
Vocabulary
Spelling
Writing: Capitalization
Punctuation
Sentence Structure
Paragraph Development
Idea Organization
Math: Mathematical Concepts
Mathematical Operations
Computation
Word Problems
Typical Daily Schedule Example:
Math 9:00 TO 10:00 AM
Reading 10:00 TO 11:00 AM
Writing 11:00AM TO 12:00 PM
Writing & Executive Functioning Program | Grades 6-8
Organized Minds. Better Writers.
Experience a unique summer course that guides your student through a meaningful journey in writing and executive functioning.
This course gives students a practical road map to writing proficiency and stronger organization by teaching executive functioning strategies and applying them directly to their writing. The goal is to help students grow into more confident, capable, and independent writers.
Part of the course focuses on executive functioning skills, taught through a blend of proven methods and strategies. The other part centers on reading a novel and responding to it through writing. All the executive functioning tools students learn are woven into their writing work. The writing instruction itself builds from sentence- and paragraph-level skills to pre-writing, editing, and revising practices, all grounded in The Writing Revolution® curriculum.
Project-based learning activities are included throughout to help students practice essential executive functioning skills such as growth mindset, sustained attention, planning, organization, time management, flexibility, and metacognition.
This course is ideal for students who have functional reading skills, would benefit from executive functioning strategies, and need targeted support in writing. It is a stand-alone program and cannot be paired with the Grades 2–8 Academic Program.
Please note: If your student has already taken this course in a previous year, we do not recommend enrolling again.
Date: July 6 through July 31, 2026
Days: Monday through Friday
Time: 12:30 TO 3:30 PM Before February 13: $2,475 Early Bird Discount! After February 13: $2,675
“My son loves going to class. It’s remarkable. Thank you for everything you’re doing and whatever the secret sauce is over there.”
SUMMER PROGRAMS PARENT
Every Student Is A Priority.
Families share that they return to Groves Summer Programs year after year because their children thrive with our expert teachers and our intentionally small class sizes. They love watching their students grow in skills and confidence while truly enjoying the experience.
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On average, students improved their sight word recognition by 5 words per minute.
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Students increased their decoding score by an average of 6 words per minute over the four-week program.
91%
Of parents would recommend the Groves Summer Program to other families.
Compared to students without learning disorders, students with learning disorders in reading are more likely to regress in their ability to automatically decode and read fluently during summer break. -Menard & Wilson, 2013
More about Groves Summer Programs
Summer Program Students
Our programs are designed for students who have learning challenges such as dyslexia, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and other language-based learning challenges. Most students have average to above-average intelligence with a discrepancy between aptitude and achievement in the classroom.
We recognize that each student is unique, and we carefully review each student’s application to ensure that admitted students will experience success.
Application Process
Apply online, pay the $75 application fee, and upload the required documentation. If you do not have the required documents when you start your application, you can upload later.
Your spot in the program is secured when we have received the required documentation and your student has been accepted into the program. If applying for more than one student, please submit a separate application for each student.
Required Documentation
The required documentation helps us accurately assess the needs of each student and determine whether our Summer Program will be a right fit.
Electronically Upload The Following
1. Most recent Psychoeducational Evaluation OR Most recent School Evaluation.
• We require only one of these two documents, but if you have both please submit both.
• The evaluation must have been completed within the last 3 years.
• The evaluation must contain ALL 3 types of testing: cognitive, social/emotional, and academic.
• Summaries and progress reports are not acceptable replacements for the full evaluation.
2. Teacher Feedback Form(s): You will be emailed a link to the form to send to your student’s teacher(s).
Location
Groves Academy
3200 Highway 100 South St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Please visit groveslearning.org/summer for directions to our campus.
• Academic Program | Grades 2-8 requires feedback for reading, writing, and math.
• Writing & Executive Functioning | Grades 6-8 Program requires feedback for reading and writing.
Drop-off/Pick-up
We will provide specific drop-off and pick-up procedures prior to program start date.
Discounts
Early Bird Discount: Complete applications with all required documents uploaded electronically received by February 13, 2026, will receive a $200 discount.
Families who are enrolled in 2026 for the 3rd year will receive a discount of $50 per student.
Refunds
There is a $75 non-refundable application fee due with application materials. This fee is not applied to program fees.
There will be no refunds for illnesses, absences, vacations, or closing due to weather. No refund will be given if a student is dismissed because of disciplinary action.
Cancellations
Groves Learning Organization reserves the right to cancel class offerings due to inadequate enrollment, or other circumstances beyond our control, in which case class fees are refundable. All cancellations and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing prior to Friday, May 22, 2026 to summerprograms@groveslearning.org. No refunds will be issued after May 22, 2026 with the exception of Groves program cancellation.
Absences
All absences must be reported to Groves by emailing nurse@groveslearning.org. Missing more than 2-3 days throughout the program affects student engagement and progress. If your student is unable to attend consistently, we don’t recommend enrolling in the program.
Key Dates
January 20 | Application Opens. Apply online at groveslearning.org/summer
February 13 | Application deadline for Early Bird Discount. This discount applies to fully completed applications only. All required documentation must be uploaded.
May 15 | Application deadline May 22 | Fee payment deadline. Your spot is not guaranteed until payment has been received. No refunds after this date.
July 6 | First day of Summer Programs
Early Bird Discount
Complete your application by February 13, 2026 to receive a $200 discount.
Discount applies only to applications that are complete with all documentation uploaded by February 13, 2026.
Questions
Please email questions to: summerprograms@groveslearning.org
Two Ways to Apply:
1. Visit our website at: groveslearning.org/summer
2. Use the QR code
About Groves Learning Organization
Groves Learning Organization (GLO) is a nonprofit organization that empowers students to find success with expert literacy instruction for all. It is our mission to build confidence, success, and purpose through transformative learning experiences. We combine evidence-based learning with the art of teaching to make learning an inspiring experience for all students.
Our Values
At the heart of GLO is a community that provides a place where students, families, faculty, and staff are engaged with a sense of belonging, sharing, and support. As a community, integrity and respect are intrinsic to everything we do.
Groves also Values
Authenticity
We are genuine, honest, and open in our relationships, our actions, and our words.
Collaboration
We gain energy when we are working together and recognize our decisions and actions are better when we work as a team.
Compassion
We embrace each other’s differences and insights and value our unique abilities, personalities, and styles.
Discovery
We have a passion to persistently learn, explore, and innovate.
Tenacity
We are driven to take risks, to advocate, and to encounter challenges with boldness and a firm resolve.
Groves Academy
Groves Academy is Minnesota’s only established school for students with learning challenges and attention disorders and is accredited through ISACS (Independent Schools Association of the Central States). We enroll 259 students in grades 1-12, with an average class size of eight. We believe students learn best when instruction is direct, sequential, multi-sensory, and addresses individual strengths and challenges. Our teachers and research-based practices help students reach their academic, social, emotional, and creative potential.
For more information about Groves Academy admissions please contact our admissions team at admissions@groveslearning.org.
Groves Learning Center
Groves Learning Center allows children not enrolled in our school access to our transformative education. Groves Learning Center offers services to children and adults, including comprehensive diagnostic testing, tutoring, ADHD & executive functioning coaching, speech-language therapy, and Summer Programs.
All services are adapted to the unique needs of each individual and designed to strengthen confidence and sense of purpose.
For more information about services, please contact learningcenter@groveslearning.org.
Groves Literacy Partnerships
The vision of Groves Learning Organization is to redefine the way our nation is taught, one student, one teacher, and one school at a time. Literacy Partnerships through GLO enable us to share our evidence-based teaching methods from our school to advance literacy instruction with other teachers and schools in the community. We work with teachers in partner schools to ensure all students receive literacy instruction based on the science of reading.
For more information about teacher literacy training or establishing a literacy partnership for your organization, please contact Matthew Brandt, GLP Director of Partnership Development, at brandtm@groveslearning.org.
