Summer is a great chance for students to sharpen up their study skills, brush up on subjects like reading, writing or math, advance themselves in existing studies or explore new interests.

Academic classes are held each morning and cover basics like reading and math as well as special seminars in subjects such as science, technology or history.

Lower School (Younger Students age 4-8)

Younger students take advantage of our early-reading program offered during the summer. In fact, some of our students learned to read for the very first time during the summer at Delphi.

Academic themes for younger students continue through the day from basic lessons to day trips to art and science projects. For example, when learning about marine life, campers take trips to the tide pools, the aquarium and the marine center. They may also enjoy marine-related art and science projects and learn about the jobs of marine scientists and oceanographers.

Elementary & Middle School (Older Students age 8-13)

For older students, our unique approach provides an individually tailored program for each student, as well as one-on-one assistance. Students work independently under close supervision from their teachers, who provide guidance and extra resources for the student to utilize in study. Due to the personalized nature of the program, individual progress is not tied to the speed of others in the class. Our summer students also have the benefit of working closely with our experienced, year-round faculty, who are an important part of the summer academic program.

Students can choose from a wide selection of academics and electives. Many of the electives available during the regular school year are also offered in the summer. Some of the most popular include Microscope Basics, Yogurt Making, Basic First Aid & Emergency, Learning How to Learn and Whittling.

Study Skills

Older campers new to Delphi are given instruction in a special course on how to study and how to overcome the barriers to study. This vital information can greatly increase any student’s enthusiasm for learning and give them confidence in their ability to learn any subject. It is generally the first course for a new camper, since these important study skills provide the tools required to tackle the rest of the student’s academic program.