Summer Academic Camp

Inspiring Growth, Discovery, and Confidence

Give your child a summer academic advantage

Academic Enrichment. Real Results.

Give your child a summer that builds confidence, sharpens thinking, and strengthens core academic skills without losing the joy of camp.

Our Summer Academic Program blends structured learning with engaging, hands-on experiences designed to keep young minds active and ahead. We believe in “empowering” children with knowledge, self-esteem and enthusiasm to promote positive learning experiences.

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Program Offerings

Junior Empower Zone Enrichment Programs

$550 per session

Age: 3 thru 4 years

Preschool Enrichment

CODE: EPE

Course Information:

The objective of the Preschool Enrichment Program is to engage the children in a structured active environment. The enrichment builds on fundamental elements of early childhood education, while allowing the children to enjoy their childhood, while providing children with an opportunity to be ready for formal education. The classes meet Monday thru Friday.

Kindergarten Enrichment

CODE: EKE

Course Information:

The objective of the Kindergarten Enrichment Program is to instill school readiness. This is done by involving the children in a structured curriculum that caters to the multiple intelligences of the child. The classes meet Monday through Friday.

Developing Literacy

CODE: EDL

Course Information:

The course targets important prerequisite skills for developing literacy. Students will practice listening for phonological awareness, short-term memory, categorization and comprehension.

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Empower Zone Enrichment Programs

$975 per session

Age: 5 thru 13 years

Language Arts

Spanish Immersion

CODE: SI 35

Course Information:

Have fun learning and practicing Spanish in a relaxed and conversational fashion. Students will practice speaking in a non-traditional classroom setting, giving them a solid foundation for next fall. Students are encouraged to bring their own tablet.

Advanced Writing Workshop

CODE: AWW78

Course Information:

Writing exercises that involve analysis of an author’s viewpoint, essays and opinions on current affairs. In addition students will correct errors, edit and revise to improve texts from the humanities, history and social sciences.

Advanced Literature Workshop

CODE: ADW78

Course Information:

Students develop skills of close reading and analytical writing. This will involve reading passages to explain how the author builds an argument and persuades an audience. Students analyze the author’s use of evidence, reasoning and stylistic and persuasive elements.

Writing Workshop

CODE: WW5-8

Course Information:

The course is designed for students who need to improve their writing abilities which include their style of writing, organization of thought, drafting, and revision. Analyze sequences of sentences or paragraphs to make sure they are logical. Interpret graphics and edit a portion of the accompanying passage so that it clearly and accurately conveys the information in the graphics.

Writing Workshop

CODE: WW34

Course Information:

The course targets mastering language mechanics. Students develop and reinforce their grammar and writing skills. Written assignments will focus on the effective use of language to communicate student thoughts and ideas.

English Language Arts

CODE: ELA12

Course Information:

The course targets grammar skills, spelling, and reading comprehension. Students engage in learning and skill development through a multimedia approach, and creative projects that are age appropriate. Course work will also focus on any areas of difficulty and highlight areas of strength.

Reading Comprehension

Literacy Skills for Reluctant Reader

CODE: LSRR8

Course Information:

A blended model of instruction combines face to face instruction with online instruction to maximize depth, intensity and effectiveness in reading comprehension. This builds student vocabulary and fluency.

Literacy Skills for Reluctant Reader

CODE: LSRR7

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Literacy Skills for Reluctant Reader

CODE: LSRR6

Course Information:

Reading Comprehension for the Reluctant Reader

CODE: RCRR34

Course Information:

A multisensory program for non-readers and struggling readers. The coursework integrates phonological awareness, phonics, spelling, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.

Building Essential Literacy Skills

CODE: BELS56

Course Information:

Students develop key skills and strategies for reading success

They will learn to identify the main idea, compare and contrast, draw conclusions, predict outcomes and apply strategies to improve comprehension.

Building Essential Literacy Skills

CODE: BELS34

Course Information:

Students develop key skills and strategies for reading success

They will learn to identify the main idea, compare and contrast, draw conclusions, predict outcomes and apply strategies to improve comprehension.

Building Essential Literacy Skills

CODE: BELS12

Course Information:

Students develop key skills and strategies for reading success

They will learn to identify the main idea, compare and contrast, draw conclusions, predict outcomes and apply strategies to improve comprehension.

Pre Reading

CODE: PR56

Course Information:

Multisensory program that builds students’ phonics skills, word structure and spelling. Students will be able to link sounds and letters, recognize patterns, build and write words before reading words in context.

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Basic Skills Workshop

$975 per session

Age: 6 thru 13 years

Reading Comprehension

CODE: ERC78

Course Information:

The course targets reading comprehension skills such as making inferences, generalizing, and recognizing details. Students will improve their ability to select main ideas, recall factual details, use context clues and make inferences.

Reading Comprehension

CODE: ERC56

Course Information:

The course targets reading comprehension skills such as making inferences, generalizing, and recognizing details. Students engage in learning and skill development through a multimedia approach, which includes computer-aided instruction, and creative projects that are age appropriate. Course work will also focus on any areas of difficulty and highlight areas of strength.

Reading Comprehension

CODE: ERC34

Course Information:

The course targets reading comprehension skills such as decoding, vocabulary, making inferences, generalizing, and recognizing details. Students engage in learning and skill development through a multimedia approach, and creative projects that are age appropriate. Course work will also focus on any areas of difficulty and highlight areas of strength.

Writing Workshop

Writing Clinic

CODE: WC58

Course Information:

Students work on basic skill improvement including grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph formation.

Math

Basic Math Skills

CODE: BMS45

Course Information:

HANDS ON MATH -“Join our ‘Fiber Math’ summer camp! Students won’t just be crafting; they will be engineering, designing, and calculating. Through braiding, weaving, knitting, and crochet, children will turn abstract concepts like geometry, symmetry, and algorithms into wearable art, building confidence in math through creativity.” Engage in learning one craft at a time – knitting, crocheting, weaving and braiding.

Research shows that knitting, crocheting, weaving, and braiding help children visualize complex mathematical ideas, improve spatial reasoning, and build computational thinking.

Summary of Math Skills Built

Computational Thinking: Breaking down a large project into a sequence of smaller steps (algorithms).
Spatial Reasoning: Visualizing how 2D yarn becomes a 3D object.
Pattern Algebra: Identifying, creating, and extending patterns in both color and structure.
Measurement & Fractions: Working with length, tension, and gauge

Knitting (Algorithms & Proportions): One Week – June 29th- July

Concept: Algorithms and Measurement. Knitting is a row-by-row algorithm that results in a proportional final product.
Activity: Designing a scarf based on a specific numerical pattern (e.g., Fibonacci sequence).
Math Skills: Estimation (how much yarn is needed), measurement (gauge), and spatial reasoning.

Crochet (Geometry & Topology):

Concept: Hyperbolic planes and 3D shapes. Crochet is ideal for creating curved surfaces, such as coral reef models or hats.
Activity: Making 3D shapes (spheres, cubes) or calculating increases/decreases.
Math Skills: Arithmetic sequences (counting stitches in increasing rows), fractions (making granny squares).

Weaving (Algebra & Grid Math):

Concept: Cartesian Coordinate System. The warp (vertical) and weft (horizontal) threads operate like a graph.
Activity: Creating geometric tapestries.
Math Skills: Pattern recognition, binary code (over/under), sequencing, and symmetry.

Braiding (Number Theory & Geometry):

Concept: Algorithms and Number Theory. Braiding is a physical, tactile form of algorithms.
Activity: 3-strand, 4-strand, or complex Kumihimo braiding.
Math Skills: Modular arithmetic, patterns, and spatial manipulation.

Basic Math Skills

CODE: BMS23

Course Information:

Research shows that knitting, crocheting, weaving, and braiding help children visualize complex mathematical ideas, improve spatial reasoning, and build computational thinking.

Summary of Math Skills Built

Computational Thinking: Breaking down a large project into a sequence of smaller steps (algorithms).
Spatial Reasoning: Visualizing how 2D yarn becomes a 3D object.
Pattern Algebra: Identifying, creating, and extending patterns in both color and structure.
Measurement & Fractions: Working with length, tension, and gauge

Knitting (Algorithms & Proportions): One Week – June 29th- July

Concept: Algorithms and Measurement. Knitting is a row-by-row algorithm that results in a proportional final product.
Activity: Designing a scarf based on a specific numerical pattern (e.g., Fibonacci sequence).
Math Skills: Estimation (how much yarn is needed), measurement (gauge), and spatial reasoning.

Crochet (Geometry & Topology):

Concept: Hyperbolic planes and 3D shapes. Crochet is ideal for creating curved surfaces, such as coral reef models or hats.
Activity: Making 3D shapes (spheres, cubes) or calculating increases/decreases.
Math Skills: Arithmetic sequences (counting stitches in increasing rows), fractions (making granny squares).

Weaving (Algebra & Grid Math):

Concept: Cartesian Coordinate System. The warp (vertical) and weft (horizontal) threads operate like a graph.
Activity: Creating geometric tapestries.
Math Skills: Pattern recognition, binary code (over/under), sequencing, and symmetry.

Braiding (Number Theory & Geometry):

Concept: Algorithms and Number Theory. Braiding is a physical, tactile form of algorithms.
Activity: 3-strand, 4-strand, or complex Kumihimo braiding.
Math Skills: Modular arithmetic, patterns, and spatial manipulation.

Basic Math Skills

CODE: BMS1

Course Information:

Research shows that knitting, crocheting, weaving, and braiding help children visualize complex mathematical ideas, improve spatial reasoning, and build computational thinking.

Summary of Math Skills Built

Computational Thinking: Breaking down a large project into a sequence of smaller steps (algorithms).
Spatial Reasoning: Visualizing how 2D yarn becomes a 3D object.
Pattern Algebra: Identifying, creating, and extending patterns in both color and structure.
Measurement & Fractions: Working with length, tension, and gauge

Knitting (Algorithms & Proportions): One Week – June 29th- July

Concept: Algorithms and Measurement. Knitting is a row-by-row algorithm that results in a proportional final product.
Activity: Designing a scarf based on a specific numerical pattern (e.g., Fibonacci sequence).
Math Skills: Estimation (how much yarn is needed), measurement (gauge), and spatial reasoning.

Crochet (Geometry & Topology):

Concept: Hyperbolic planes and 3D shapes. Crochet is ideal for creating curved surfaces, such as coral reef models or hats.
Activity: Making 3D shapes (spheres, cubes) or calculating increases/decreases.
Math Skills: Arithmetic sequences (counting stitches in increasing rows), fractions (making granny squares).

Weaving (Algebra & Grid Math):

Concept: Cartesian Coordinate System. The warp (vertical) and weft (horizontal) threads operate like a graph.
Activity: Creating geometric tapestries.
Math Skills: Pattern recognition, binary code (over/under), sequencing, and symmetry.

Braiding (Number Theory & Geometry):

Concept: Algorithms and Number Theory. Braiding is a physical, tactile form of algorithms.
Activity: 3-strand, 4-strand, or complex Kumihimo braiding.
Math Skills: Modular arithmetic, patterns, and spatial manipulation.

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Middle School Leadership Development Programs

$500 one-time payment

Duration & Schedule: (1 week) – 10:00 am- 3:00 pm

Global Issues Change Maker Pitch Competition

Course Information:

Students learn to thoroughly research and analyze real world issues and use the 6-step problem-solving method to develop relevant action plans. They apply this knowledge plus divergent and convergent thinking skills to imagined future scenarios. Students will make a final presentation to showcase their innovative solution.

Babson Entrepreneurship Certificate Program

Course Information:

Babson’s EPIC curriculum introduces middle and high school students to Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® — Babson College’s entrepreneurial methodology for creating economic, social, and environmental value. Through Babson’s EPIC curriculum, students apply an entrepreneurial mindset to a local or regional problem connected to at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals that they are passionate about. In doing so, they learn to see obstacles as opportunities and use that knowledge to activate change.

This is a group project and each group will make a Pitch for their project on the last day.

Future City Design Program

Course Information:

Future City Design program combines the engineering design process with project management to imagine, research, design, and build cities of the future. Students learn all aspects of the engineering design process, become aware of the different engineering fields, and then build a model futuristic city with innovative solutions to some of today’s most pressing issues. Students will showcase their model (using recycled materials) on the last day of class.

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Sessions (June 29 – July 31st)

All Empower Zone Enrichment Programs 5 weeks/50 hours
Summer Enrichment 5 weeks/50 hours

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General Information

Location: All classes meet at the Cedar Hill Prep School campus, unless otherwise noted, in course description.
Programs: Program sessions will be held according to locations/time/dates noted. All programs are from June 29th – July 31st for 5 weeks, 50 hours, unless otherwise noted. See course description for additional attendance guidelines.
Fees: The entire fees or deposit must be paid at registration. Tuition or session fees do not include cost of books and supplies except where noted. 10% DISCOUNT FOR SIBLINGS!!!
Refunds: Deposit is refundable if a course is cancelled due to lack of registrants. A refund request must be made in writing to CADET for processing and to avoid cancellation fee. A full refund will be provided if registration is cancelled up to 5 business days prior to the first class. A $25 cancellation charge will be assessed if a parent elects to cancel 4 business days before the start of the session. After the first class, no refunds will be provided.
Program changes: Because of certain possible contingencies, CADET must reserve the option to make any changes in course offering, scheduling, instructors and/or room assignments as appears necessary.
Emergency Closings: In the event Cedar Hill Prep School is closed during the day for inclement weather, CADET also will be closed and classes made up at a later date. School closing announcement will be made via phone and on the website www.cedarhillprep.com.
Late Fee: A $25 late fee if checks are returned for insufficient funds.

For more information please contact: summerschool@cedarhillprep.com

June 29th – July 31st

Junior Empower Zone Enrichment Programs

June 29th – July 31st

Empower Zone Enrichment Programs

English Language Arts

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Reading Comprehension

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Reading Comprehension

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Reading Comprehension

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Writing Workshop

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Writing Workshop

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Advanced Literature Workshop

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Advanced Writing Workshop

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Spanish Immersion

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Basic Skills Workshops

Pre Reading

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Building Essential Literacy Skills

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Building Essential Literacy Skills

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Building Essential Literacy Skills

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Reading Comprehension for the Reluctant Reader

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Literacy Skills for Reluctant Reader

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Literacy Skills for Reluctant Reader

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Literacy Skills for Reluctant Reader

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Writing Clinic

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Basic Math Skills

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Basic Math Skills

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Basic Math Skills

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Middle School Leadership Development Programs

Global Issues Change Maker Pitch Competition

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Babson Entrepreneurship Certificate Program

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Future City Design Program

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Testimonials

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Aarav has gotten into the John Hopkins University Talented Youth Program in the Honors level. He scored 97 percentile. I am extremely happy with CHP and the way it is preparing kids for the future.

Upasana Gupta

Our son attended Cedar Hill Prep until 2nd grade and then later he came back to CHP to complete his middle school. CHP under Ms. Nan Menon’s and Mr. Seeley’s leadership has provided our son with a nurturing environment to learn and grow. CHP develops curious minds and provides the resources to develop these curious minds. Classes at CHP are small and the education is personal. The teachers know their students and can tailor their efforts to individual student needs. Our son has been successful in his new high school, due in part, to the foundation built through his education at CHP. CHP provides a high-quality education in a supportive environment, preparing students for a successful future.

Nima Subramanian

The Kindergarten program at Cedar Hill Prep School provided a great educational experience for my daughter. The curriculum is very thorough and prepares students for success that is above and beyond average kindergarten programs. My daughter looks forward to coming to school each day and actually enjoys doing homework! She recently received an award for academic excellence as a result of all the great work that is taught at Cedar Hill Prep! I am a proud CHP parent and look forward to the continued growth that I know my daughter will have at this wonderful school!

Angie J. Barnes

Academic excellence at an affordable price! Personal attention to kids and great club offerings like debate and robotics! Exposure to regional and national level competitions. My kids have been “lifers” at Cedar Hill Prep where they have found a “family” away from home. They don’t want to miss even one day of school! Go CHP….!!

Dr. Divya Gupta

We are a family who values equality and tries to stress the value of being humble to our children. We were worried that private school may encourage our daughter to feel otherwise. That concern has been eliminated in our time at CHP. The focus is on the students and how they can grow to be happy, healthy, and productive members of society in the future. This goal is shared by the parents, administration, and faculty. At every event, the director, Mrs. Nan, and the principal, Mr. Seeley, speak of such values and have such pride in their students and their school. I have seen them very involved in the daily operations of the school. They know each of their students and their families. In addition, there is no tolerance for bullying or discrimination here. CHP is extremely diverse, and every holiday, cultural celebration, and ethnicity is celebrated and welcomed with open arms. My daughter has learned so much about our country, its people, as well as different cultures around the world… and I am very grateful for that. Once again, a great balance has been achieved here.

The Jayasuriya Family

One of the many many things I LOVE about CHP is the atmosphere of K-8. The older students foster friendships with the younger students and they encourage each other. The younger students love going to support the older students in sports and debate and the bees. The house system that is followed at CHP is fantastic. It promotes a sense of family and belonging. I cannot say enough about how much we love the K-8/house system at CHP.

Jenny Garrofalo

Parent of Fourth Grader

Thank you for the wonderful graduation ceremony that also included those who couldn’t attend in person. Though we were unable to attend, we greatly appreciate your work and efforts to give the students a memorable sendoff to high school. Through this difficult year, CHP has remained a beacon of stability and continuity for our children. Your work in maintaining an intensive level of the school experience is groundbreaking and commendable. No other school that we’ve heard of has achieved this level of immersive virtual education that gives children as near an in-class experience as possible without missing a single day of school. Thanks to your leadership, thorough planning, and thoughtful execution, our children were able to learn and thrive even in this disruption. Your infectious (!) enthusiasm boosted everyone’s motivation and morale. The efforts of the teachers and staff in the success of this academic year have been equally remarkable and essential. We are proud to be part of the CHP community, and we look forward to another great year!

Manisha and Saurabh Gupta

Parents of Avi and Isha Gupta