Week 1: Monday, June 22nd - Thursday, June 25th
Road trip across the USA
Students will learn about United States geography, facts, cultures, and landmarks as they take a virtual road trip to various regions of the country. Through this interdisciplinary unit, students will get a taste of each of the regions of the United States. From the bayous of the Southeast, to the plains of the Midwest and the mountains of the West, students will have the opportunity to explore noteworthy places in our vast country while practicing key math, reading, writing, and critical thinking skills appropriate to their grade level.
Week 2: Monday, June 29th - Thursday, July 2nd
Welcome to America
Students will learn why we celebrate Independence Day, the fourth of July. They will learn about the impact of explorers, like Christopher Columbus, colonial life, the catalysts for the American Revolution. Part of the course will involve imagining the student’s own role in the Revolution -- would they have been loyal to the crown or a revolutionary patriot? Students will gain an understanding of the origins of the United States.
Week 3: Monday, July 6th - Thursday, July 9th
Aspiring Writers
With strict state curriculum guidelines, there is often little time for students to explore their creative writing skills in the classroom. In this Enrichment Camp, students will have the opportunity to craft their own stories and develop their writing skills in a small group setting. Students will be encouraged to think outside the box and have fun with their writing, while they learn how to make their writing stronger with grade-level lessons on plot development, grammar, and writing techniques.
Week 4: Monday, July 13th - Thursday, July 16th
Massachusetts Pride Week
During this Enrichment Camp, students will explore the historically rich and culturally diverse Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Every day will provide a different focus and touch on a wide range of the many wonderful aspects of our state that don’t fit into traditional school curricula. From exploring Massachusetts history through the centuries to calculating the times of legendary Boston Marathon runners to studying the diverse ecosystem of Cape Cod, students will have the opportunity to learn more about their home state than ever before. Students will research and present on their favorite place in the state and foster their own sense of Massachusetts pride.
Week 5: Monday, July 20th - Thursday, July 23rd
Summer Olympics Week
Despite the postponement of this summer’s Olympic games, students can still enjoy the fun, competitive, and exciting spirit that comes with the Olympics. During this week's theme, students will enjoy learning activities that revolve around the Olympics- from its ancient Greek origins to modern-day traditions and famous athletes, students will use math, writing, and reading skills to have fun with this week's Olympic theme.
Week 6: Monday, July 27th - Thursday, July 30th
Shark Week
Join us for a weeklong dive into the deep sea as we learn about sharks, the creature that was around even before dinosaurs! Shark Week at Education Station will help students work, with grade-appropriate goals, on key skills in math, reading, and writing by engaging in fun activities themed around sharks. Students will develop and practice critical thinking and ELA skills with activities such as solving math and logic word problems, reading and obtaining important information from passages, writing creative stories, and more.
Week 7: Monday, August 3rd - Thursday, August 6th
Aspiring Writers
With strict state curriculum guidelines, provided by Massachusetts educational frameworks, there is often very little time for students to explore their creative writing skills in the classroom. In this week-long writing adventure, students will have the opportunity to craft their own stories and develop their writing skills with the support and guidance of instructors in a small group setting. Students will be encouraged to think outside of the box and have fun with their writing, while they simultaneously learn how to make their writing stronger with grade-level lessons on plot development, grammar, and writing techniques.
Week 8: Monday, August 10th - Thursday, August 13th
Space Week
Blast off! During this week of Enrichment Camp, students will use their imaginations to take an exciting journey through space. They will explore our fascinating solar system and take a close look at its various components. Students will use math, reading, and writing skills to ensure a safe return home! Space Week provides students an opportunity to learn about space while having fun. Students will be over the moon about this Enrichment Camp theme.
