Landmark College is the College of Choice for Students Who Learn Differently

Landmark College (LC) is internationally known for helping students who learn differently find success and confidence – in and out of the classroom. LC’s summer programs are built upon LC’s acclaimed strengths-based model for learning.

“We want to help students build those skills and not lose the momentum they’ve gained during the school year,” says Carroll Pare, senior director of intersession and online programs. “It’s really important because, depending on the level of support that students are receiving, it doesn’t take long for them to unlearn some of that or forget some of the skills and strategies that have been successful.”

LC’s summer programs attract high school and college students from across the U.S. who want to build their academic skills and learning strategies. “Students are learning new strategies all the time, because of the way the summer programs are structured,” says Pare. The campus life experience, the resident hall with their roommates, as well as in the classrooms – we try to introduce them to new skills and strategies they might not be aware of and give them an opportunity to understand what works for them.”

What better place than Vermont to create a summer of natural beauty, fun, friends, and relaxation? Many of LC’s summer programs include outdoor adventures and experiential learning.

• High School Summer Program (July 8-29) is for rising high school juniors and seniors who find it challenging to keep pace academically and who want an introduction to college. An optional Social Pragmatics Track offers additional opportunities for students to develop social skills, including two days of PEERS® group instruction and social coaching.

• Summer College Readiness Program (July 16-29) is for recent high school graduates who are preparing to enter college in the fall. This program focuses on preparing college-bound high school graduates for their crucial first semester of college by immersing them in a living and learning experience that offers a real taste of college-level work. Admission to a college other than LC is required to participate.

• Summer Bridge Experience (July 9 – August 12) is for current college students who are struggling to find academic success and helps students develop the reading comprehension, writing, and executive function skills needed to return to their home college and find success. Participating students can earn up to four college credits, depending on their course selection.

• 5-Day Online Boot Camp (July 17-21) is for collegebound recent high school graduates and current college students who struggle in the classroom. This is a fully online, synchronous program.

• PEERS® Workshop (July 17-28) is for young adults in the California Bay Area who want to learn and improve skills for self-advocating, making friends, and building relationships.