Summer Learning Opportunities for Kids
By James Pipkin
Arlington and the surrounding area
offer many outstanding Summer learning activities for kids. Summer is a great time for kids to brush up
on a skill or get ahead so that they are ready for the upcoming
school-year. This can be done by
enrolling your child in a course, teaching them yourself, or by hiring a tutor.
Summer Classes
Several schools and colleges in the
area have Summer courses. For example,
one of the best Summer programs is the Summer in the Oaks Programs at the
Oakridge School in Arlington. In this
program, students can take a course in algebra or geometry, work on their writing skills, or take an SAT
Class. Another popular course teaches
kids how to improve their study skills. In
addition, there are recreational courses in which students learn how to fish or
how to bake. There’s even a class for
kids to learn about CSI techniques.
To find out more about the Oakridge
Summer in the Oaks Course, please visit:
http://www.theoakridgeschool.org/summerprograms
http://www.theoakridgeschool.org/summerprograms
UTA also has Summer programs through
their Continuing Education Division. UTA
has both academic and recreational programs for elementary students and test
prep for high school students.
TCU also has a well-known Summer reading
program with classes for ages. Visit the
following link to find out more: http://tcu.readingprograms.org/
Tutoring Programs
One of the best ways to improve a
specific skill in the Summer is through individual tutoring. A tutoring program can address a lingering
skill deficiency or help a child master a subject. A qualified tutor will be able to select the
right materials for you to use and recommend a program that will work best for
you. To find a good tutor, ask your
friends for referrals.
James Pipkin coaches high school
students on how to raise their SAT and ACT scores. James is author of “The
Parent’s Guide to the SAT and ACT” and owner of Knowledge Guides, a test-prep center
based in Arlington.
