New Features to Highlight:

What to Expect:

• Global perspectives on each theme
• Cultural connections within curriculum
• Virtual field trips to international destinations

Flexible programs that fit your family’s needs

Social + Academic Focus (30 minutes)
Perfect for parents who want an academic focus which provides a solid foundation in literacy, math, science, and creative expression.

Social + Academic Focus + Monthly Meetups
Our comprehensive program includes all academic elements plus enhanced social-emotional learning and collaborative activities in person once a month.

Recorded sessions with support

All of our sessions are recorded and will be available to families. This includes monthly virtual caregiver support.

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Skills Your Child Develops

• Pre-Reading: Letter recognition, phonics awareness, vocabulary building
• Mathematical Thinking: Number sense, counting to 20+, pattern recognition
• Scientific Inquiry: Observation, questioning, simple experiments
• Creative Expression: Art techniques, music appreciation, imaginative play
• Social Skills: Taking turns, listening, sharing ideas with peers
• Physical Development: Fine motor skills, gross motor coordination
• Executive Functioning: Following directions, memory, flexible thinking

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Enhanced Skills Development

• All Academic Focus skills PLUS:
• Advanced Social-Emotional Learning: Empathy, emotional regulation, conflict resolution
• Collaborative Skills: Teamwork, compromise, group problem-solving
• Communication Excellence: Public speaking, active listening, questioning
• Leadership Development: Taking initiative, helping others, responsibility
• Cultural Competency: Global awareness, appreciation of diversity
• Confidence Building: Self-advocacy, presentation skills, celebrating differences

Program Details

Summer Program 2025

• Program Dates: July 8 – August 16, 2025 (6 weeks)
• No Classes: July 4 (Independence Day observed)

Theme Schedule:

• July 8–19: Ocean Explorers & Space Adventures
• July 22–Aug 2: Jungle Safari & Construction Zone
• Aug 5–16: Amazing Artists & Time Travelers

End-of-Summer Celebration: August 16, 2025

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Fall Semester 2025

• First Day: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
• Last Day: Friday, December 20, 2025
• Total Weeks: 15 weeks

Fall Holidays & Breaks (No Classes):

• September 16: Yom Kippur
• October 14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• November 5: Election Day (NYC Schools Closed)
• November 11: Veterans Day
• November 28–29: Thanksgiving Break
• December 23–31: Winter Break begins December 23

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Spring Semester 2026

• First Day: Thursday, January 2, 2026
• Last Day: Friday, June 26, 2026
• Total Weeks: 25 weeks

Spring Holidays & Breaks (No Classes):

• January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• February 17–21: Presidents’ Week / Winter Recess
• April 3–11: Spring Break (aligns with NYC DOE)
• May 25: Memorial Day
• June 19: Juneteenth

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Summer Program 2026

• Program Dates: July 7 – August 21, 2026
• Registration Opens: April 1, 2026

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Monthly Learning Focus Schedule

Fall Semester Themes

• September: All About Me & My Community
• October: Fall & Harvest Celebrations
• November: Gratitude & Family Traditions
• December: Winter Celebrations Around the World

Spring Semester Themes

• January: Arctic Adventures & Hibernation
• February: Friendship & Kindness
• March: Weather & Change
• April: Growing Things & Spring
• May: Ocean Life & Water
• June: Summer & Celebration of Learning

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Important Calendar Notes

Make-Up Class Policy

• Planned closures: No make-up classes for scheduled holidays
• Weather/Emergency closures: Make-up sessions scheduled or recorded content provided
• Individual absences: Access to recorded session + extension activities

International Family Considerations

• Religious holidays: Flexible accommodation for non-Christian holidays
• Cultural observances: Understanding of diverse celebration schedules
• Time zone adjustments: Calendar times shown in Eastern Time with conversion tools available