Registration Information

Registration Period: APRIL 15 – MAY 15, 2009
Completed registration forms should be either hand-delivered to the Receptionist in the Norwell Public Schools Central Office, or mailed to:

Norwell Public Schools
Summer Learning Academy
322 Main Street
Norwell MA 02061

A non-refundable $50 deposit is due at the time of registration. Full amounts are due on or before June 1, 2009. Once deposit and registration form are received, you will receive an invoice detailing the outstanding balance.

Registration forms available on this website or in the Cole/Vinal Main Office.

Pricing Information

The pricing structure allows for maximum flexibility for the student and family.

This is the Summer Learning Academy 2009 Pricing Structure:

Whole Program (6 weeks/4 days per week): $1200.00*

Individual Week Registration: $200.00*

Individual Day Registration: $50.00*

* Please note the preceding prices include lunch (provided by Norwell Public Schools Food Service). There is not a separate price which excludes lunch. Please be sure to note any dietary restrictions on the individual registration form.

Additional Options:

Early-Drop Off (7:00 a.m.):$20.00 (wk)

Late Pick-Up (5:00 p.m.):$50.00 (wk)

Morning/Afternoon Session Only (no lunch):$25.00/day

Morning/Afternoon Session Only (with lunch):$30.00/day

Program Information

The Summer Learning Academy is designed to offer students a comprehensive summer experience combining the expertise of our dedicated and qualified faculty with the freedom and fun of a semi-structured summer experience.

Sample Daily Activity Schedule:

The program is designed to meet the needs of students currently enrolled in grades Pre-K – five.
At each level activities will be tailor crafted to meet the unique developmental needs of the students and daily structures, depending on ages/grade, will vary somewhat.

Full Day Program
(Activities Only)
Full Day Program
(ESY Services)

8:30-9:15

9:15-10:00

10:00-10:45

10:45-11:00

11:00-11:30

11:30-11:45

11:45- 12:30

12:30-1:15

1:15-2:00

2:00-2:30

Activity Selection A

Activity Selection B

Activity Selection C

Down-Time/Transition

Whole Group Lunch

Down-Time/Transition

Activity Selection D

Activity Selection E

Activity Selection F

Closing Activities

8:30-9:15

9:15-10:00

10:00-10:45

10:45-11:00

11:00-11:30

11:30-11:45

11:45- 12:30

12:30-1:15

1:15-2:00

2:00-2:30

Summer School Program

Summer School Program

Summer School Program

Summer School Program

Whole Group Lunch

Down-Time/Transition

Activity Selection A

Activity Selection B

Activity Selection C

Closing Activities


Weekly Themes & Session Overview:

The Learning Academy is anchored on six themes. While each week a different theme threads and connects all activities, a full range of opportunities is available throughout each of the weeks!

Activity Clusters:

Within each block of time students will rotate and/or chose to participate in activities organized around six activity clusters. The following list provides general information regarding the activities and is not meant to be an exhaustive list of offerings.

Design and construction
Circuits, Windmills, Flying Machines: rockets, paper airplanes

Computers/Games
Board Games, lego robotics, computer simulations, chess

Outdoor Adventures
Nature hikes, habitat study, gardening, geocaching, scavenger hunts, capture the flag

Creative Arts
Clay, drawing, painting, theater, improv, music, and talent shows

Crafts
Scrap booking, quilting, sewing, knitting, jewelry, gimp, bead activities, and decoupage

Athletics
Parachute, soccer, volleyball, baseball, basketball, badminton, field games

As summer draws closer, please check back for more update lists and activity descriptions!

Additional Information

For more information or should you have any questions, comments or concerns – please feel free to contact us at:

summerlearning@norwellschools.org

Or via telephone at 781-659-8800.