Summer at Oakland

Oakland’s five-week summer camp is well-suited for students who have learning differences, need an academic boost, or an individualized learning plan.

Our program combines an intensive academic program with the joys of traditional summer fun to ensure your child not only stays on track, but also has a leg up when he or she returns to school next fall.

June 26 - July 27

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

program highlights

  • Daily 1:1 instruction period

  • Small class sizes

  • Intensive reading instruction

  • Reading, English or phonics, and math

  • Horseback riding

  • Swimming lessons

  • Science and nature

  • Art

  • Archery, soccer, basketball and more

Who May Apply

  • Boys and girls

  • Elementary through middle school students; must be at least 9 years of age to board

  • With average or above-average intelligence

  • With or without learning or attention issues

  • Who would benefit from an academic boost or individualized instruction

  • Oakland is not appropriate for students with severe behavioral or emotional issues

For students enrolled in the year-round program, summer at Oakland is a required part of the 180-day school year.

Upward Lift Reading Program

Non-readers or students reading significantly behind grade level are placed in Oakland's highly acclaimed early literacy program, Upward Lift. The curriculum focuses on decoding and word recognition so children learn basic skills and gain confidence in reading.

Three Oakland campers happily swim up to the side of the pool.

2023 Key Dates

Sleepaway/Overnight campers Arrive: Sunday, June 25

First Day of Summer Camp: Monday, June 26

Last Day of Summer Camp: Thursday, July 27

Class of 2023 Graduation: Friday, July 28 at 10:30 AM


SPACE IS LIMITED! PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO RETURNING STUDENTS AND THEIR SIBLINGS. TO START THE 2023 SUMMER CAMP APPLICATION PROCESS, CONTACT US AT 434.293.9059 OR INFORMATION@OAKLANDSCHOOL.NET.