The Summer Program

Oakland’s yearly schedule includes a six-week summer session from late June to early August. For students enrolled in the year-round program, the summer session is a required part of the 180-day school year. Oakland increases its enrollment in the summer to a capacity of 85 boarding students and 50 day students. Some children, needing only a quick academic boost, are enrolled only for the summer. Others may begin their regular school year early to get a head start on learning and to make an easier transition into a new school.

Summer Classroom

The summer program at Oakland is a wonderful balance of academic and traditional camp classes. Students receive 3 1/2 hours of intensive academic instruction each day. Oakland’s own Upward Lift intensive reading program for children with reading disabilities includes two periods of reading, one period of phonics, and one period of math. Other students may concentrate on written language and study skills as needed. The rest of the day and weekends are filled with camp activities. No homework is assigned to summer students.

Water Activities

The day is carefully organized so that every child has a healthy mix of intellectual stimulation and energetic fun. Recreational activities include swimming, tennis, archery, arts and crafts, nature study, team sports in soccer, volleyball, and basketball, as well as a variety of other activities offered as clubs. Popular special events include a swim carnival, a talent show, overnight camping trips, and weekly outdoor movies.

Horseback Riding

Horseback riding also is offered as a camp class to all students at no additional cost. On the grounds are a stable and riding ring, as well as beginner and advanced trails. All students who ride participate in a horse show at the end of the summer.

Every child is scheduled individually with a program specifically designed to meet his or her particular academic needs and recreational interests. In addition to achieving academic gains, each child should go home feeling accomplished and with a heart full of happy memories of a fun and rewarding summer.