The Bradford L. Dunn Institute Summer School Program
Our summer school is designed to strengthen skills in language arts, mathematics, study strategies, and organization for students entering grades 2- 7. The focus for this program is developing the confidence of each student and giving them the learning tools they need to succeed in the classroom.
Click on the following links to download our brochure, filled with helpful, specific information, and our application materials!
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Summer School 2005 Brochure, Application Materials & Course Description
Summer School 2005 Teacher's Report
Optional
Summer School 2005 Financial Aid Form (2 pages)
You will need to print, fill out and return all of these forms (except Financial Aid, which is need-dependent).
Institute School/Wheeler Camp Package
Our academic program can be combined with The Wheeler Summer Camp to give students the opportunity to participate in fun, traditional day camp activities at the beautiful Wheeler Farm. They begin with classroom work in the morning at The Hamilton School campus in Providence and are transported to the Farm in Seekonk in the afternoon, where they join the other day campers. Transportation is available from the Hamilton/Wheeler campus to the Farm and back. For more information about The Wheeler Camp, call (401) 528-2100 or click the link above.
What is a typical day like?
Here is a sample schedule:
Don't forget Extended Morning! For your convenience, if you sign up for this offering, you can drop your child off at 7:45 a.m. and pick him or her up by 12:15 p.m. Details on this program component are included in the brochure materials.
| 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. | Arrival |
| 8:45 - 9:45 | Class, Part A |
| 9:45 - 10:15 | Snack/Recess |
| 10:15 - 11:15 | Class, Part B |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | Dismissal |
Students arrive at the Hamilton School at Wheeler campus in Providence between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m. Classes begin at 8:45. The first half of the morning is dedicated to one portion of the course. At 9:45, we offer a snack break (parents provide students with a snack and a drink - water bottles can be refilled at the water coolers). Students are encouraged to take advantage of the playground. Students head back to class from 10:15 until 11:15. Dismissal is between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m. from the porch of the Hamilton School on Angell Street. Those going on to the Wheeler Camp are brought to a Wheeler bus and may be picked up back at the Providence campus or out at the Farm in Seekonk (please make transportation arrangements with the Wheeler Camp).
How do I enroll my child?
Simply download, print, fill out, and return the online forms (links above), call (401) 831-7323 or e-mail the Dunn Institute. We'll ask you a few questions, including your mailing address, and send you a brochure and application. If you are interested in combining this program with the Wheeler Summer Camp for the afternoon, let us know and we'll send you the camp brochure and application as well.
What are the deadlines?
The application deadline for 2005 is May 1.
Can my child participate in more than one session?
If you child is entering the 6th or 7th grade, you have the option to enroll in two sessions - one for math preparation and one for the study skills/writing workshop. For all others, the curriculum directly repeats, so applicants must choose just one session.
For more information or to enroll, call us at (401) 831-7323 or e-mail us at summerschool@dunninstitute.org.
