Summer Program

For six weeks during July and August, scholars form across Long Island and from out of state attend our summer program. Our full day program consists of many various activities and lessons. What do we offer our scholars?

American Sign Language (ASL)

Our scholars leave our program knowing the basics of ASL including the alphabet and how to count. Also, ASL is considered a foreign language and can be used for foreign language credit in high school!

Word Play

Prefixes, suffixes, and root words- in our Word Play activity, scholars learn the building blocks of common words. Learning roots from Greek and Latin helps with reading comprehension, improves writing levels, and enhances communication skills. Our scholars also learn about origins of common slang and any applicable connections to African American Vernacular English.

Oratory

In our oratory lessons, scholars prepare a speech about a selected topic and present it to their peers. Topics range from personal choices to our elected officials. Besides talking about the topic, scholars also display a presentation with relevant information about the topic.

KYC Land

Our weekly review game has our scholars playing a real-life board game. Scholars answer questions about lessons and activities, including field trips, guest speakers, and lessons. Scholars compete in teams to show their knowledge and win prizes!

Field Trips

Our trips are both educational and fun! We have had trips to the Suffolk County Water Authority, the Riverhead and Coney Island Aquariums, Tanger Outlets, and the Holtsville Animal Preserve. Scholars are introduced to different areas of learning. Our counselors are introduced to different opportunities for careers, as well. 

Guest Speakers

Dynamic speakers are invited to speak to our scholars. We have had legal professionals, history experts, health leaders, and other speakers come to introduce their careers and passions to our program. Our speakers really care for our scholars and come to show them what the love about what they do.

Talent Showcase

What's a summer program without a Talent Show? Scholars and counselors show their hidden (and not so hidden!) talents. So far, we've had singing, dancing, and even math problems presented as talents!

 

This is only a selection of the summer activities our scholars do. We also allow our counselors and scholars to teach a class that they have expertise in!