This summer, I will be offering enrichment units in focused, convenient two-week sessions. These classes give students the opportunity to take a deep dive into meaningful, high-interest topics that often do not get enough time or flexibility during the regular school year.
Each unit includes four class meetings, with students meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays for two weeks. A single Saturday make-up day will be offered at the end of each session.
Location: Oak Meadows Park pavilion. Cost: $200 per unit.
In addition to group enrichment classes, individual tutoring is available for students who would benefit from more personalized support. Please contact me directly if you would like to discuss this option.
June Schedule (Dates: June 16, 18, 23, 25, and 27)
Session 1: 1:00–2:00 PM
Gaming in Education.
What do games bring to the table? Students will explore the learning skills practiced through chess, role-playing games, and cooperative board games, and connect those skills to academic growth, problem-solving, and social interaction.
Session 2: 2:15–3:15 PM
Worldview
Through a Christian worldview lens, students will examine core questions about God, truth, humanity, right and wrong, and purpose, while comparing competing ideas and applying those ideas to school and community situations.
Early July Schedule (Dates: July 7, 9, 14, 16, and 18)
Session 1: 1:00–2:00 PM
Creative Writing
Students will plan and write short narratives from both text and visual prompts, using sensory details, strong verbs, dialogue, and point of view, with the goal of creating a multi-path Choose Your Own Adventure story.
Session 2: 2:15–3:15 PM
Spiritual Practices for Busy Students
Students will explore what spiritual practices are, try realistic faith habits, connect Scripture to everyday situations, and create a simple personal “rule of life” for school, screen time, and relationships.
Late July Schedule (Dates: July 21, 23, 28, 30, and August 1)
Session 1: 1:00–2:00 PM
Imaginative Reading
Using Love That Dog, Anno’s Journey, and Little Worlds, students will read and discuss diverse texts, identify themes, analyze perspective and structure, and write short responses supported by textual evidence.
Session 2: 2:15–3:15 PM
Time Management, Organization, & Study Skills
Students will build a practical weekly plan, use time blocks and buffers, practice retrieval strategies, organize materials with a simple system, and learn how to match study strategies to different academic tasks.
August – December Schedule
Beginning in August, I will be working from the Cheyenne Mountain branch of the PPLD at 3:45 PM. Schedule TBA.