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Hamden Hall Country Day School
Educating students in PreSchool through Grade 12

Lower School Courses

Summer Academy 2024 Lower School Courses

The Lower School at Hamden Hall is committed to educating the whole child, through classes taught by specialists in art, music, physical education, science, technology, and world languages. Informed by Hamden Hall's core values of excellence, support, participation, accountability, and respect, each course provides a safe, nurturing environment in which children can explore and create.  

Each class is one week long and runs from 9 A.M. - noon.

Tuition: $385 per weekly course
 
Extend your child's day with our Academics and Adventures program! Instead of going home at noon, stay until 3:30 for an afternoon of sports, games, art, and exploring nature. Our afternoon also includes weekly field trips and twice weekly visits to the pool at Beckerman Athletic Center. This additional program is $175/week.

Need additional coverage? You can add on extended day until 5pm when you register ($50/week)

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Have a question? Contact us at summeracademy@hamdenhall.org

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Week One: July 15 - 19

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  • Math Facts & Skill Review (Rising Grades 1-3)

    Summer is the perfect time to brush up on math skills, including word problems! With manipulatives, computer use, and fun games, this class is tailored to the needs of its students and will focus on letting young learners feel confident and prepared for the upcoming school year. 

    Rising Grades 1-3
    9a - noon
    $385

  • Science & Art (Rising Grades 1-3)

    Join Hamden Hall's art and science teachers this summer on a STEAM journey - science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each day campers will use hands-on activities to investigate the science behind art and the beauty in the natural world. There will be lots of outside exploration and inspiration and the best kind of mess making! 

    Rising Grades 1-3
    9a - noon
    $385 

Week Two: July 22 - 26

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  • Art Adventures: Inspiring Creativity for Young Artists (Rising Grades 1-6)

    Ignite your child's imagination and nurture their artistic talents with our engaging children's art classes.
    Throughout the class, students will receive hands-on demonstration and instruction as they explore a wide range of artistic techniques and mediums. From 3-D design to painting, replicating famous artists of the 20th century, and creative crafts. 

    Rising Grades 1-6
    9a - noon
    $385

  • Science & Art (Rising Grades 4-6)

    Join Hamden Hall's art and science teachers this summer on a STEAM journey - science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each day campers will use hands-on activities to investigate the science behind art and the beauty in the natural world. There will be lots of outside exploration and inspiration and the best kind of mess making! 

    Rising Grades 4-6
    9a - noon
    $385

  • Writers Workshop: Writing Strategies & Reading Comprehension (Rising Grades 1-3)

    As students preview various writing styles, and write, revise, edit, and publish their own writing, they will study the writing process to improve sentence structure, grammar, paragraph skills, and vocabulary. Suitable for English language learners who have a basic understanding of English.

    Rising Grades 1-3
    9a - 12pm
    $385

  • Writers Workshop: Writing Strategies and Reading Comprehension (Rising Grades 4-6)

    As students preview various writing styles, and write, revise, edit, and publish their own writing, they will study the writing process to improve sentence structure, grammar, paragraph skills, and vocabulary. The use of graphic organizers, including Inspiration software on the computer, will be featured as part of the course. Suitable for English language learners who have a basic understanding of English.

    Rising Grades 4-6
    9a - 12pm
    $385

Week Three: July 29 - Aug. 2

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  • Art Adventures: Inspiring Creativity for Young Artists (Rising Grades 1-6)

    Ignite your child's imagination and nurture their artistic talents with our engaging children's art classes.
    Throughout the class, students will receive hands-on demonstration and instruction as they explore a wide range of artistic techniques and mediums. From 3-D design to painting, replicating famous artists of the 20th century, and creative crafts. 

    Rising Grades 1-6
    9a - noon
    $385

  • Math Facts & Skill Review (Rising Grades 4-6)

    Summer is the perfect time to brush up on math skills, including word problems! With manipulatives, computer use, and fun games, this class is tailored to the needs of its students and will focus on letting young learners feel confident and prepared for the upcoming school year. 

    Rising Grades 4-6
    9a - noon
    $385

  • Writers Workshop: Writing Strategies & Reading Comprehension (Rising Grades 1-3)

    As students preview various writing styles, and write, revise, edit, and publish their own writing, they will study the writing process to improve sentence structure, grammar, paragraph skills, and vocabulary. Suitable for English language learners who have a basic understanding of English.

    Rising Grades 1-3
    9a - 12pm
    $385

  • Writers Workshop: Writing Strategies and Reading Comprehension (Rising Grades 4-6)

    As students preview various writing styles, and write, revise, edit, and publish their own writing, they will study the writing process to improve sentence structure, grammar, paragraph skills, and vocabulary. The use of graphic organizers, including Inspiration software on the computer, will be featured as part of the course. Suitable for English language learners who have a basic understanding of English.

    Rising Grades 4-6
    9a - 12pm
    $385

Hamden Hall Country Day School

1108 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org

About Us

Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.

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