New York Summer Schools
Emma Willard School
Troy, New York, USA
Since 1814, Emma Willard School has been one of the nation’s leading college-preparatory boarding and day schools for young women. At Emma Willard, every possible resource is dedicated to developing in its students the values and skills that form the foundation of a life of accomplishment, leadership, and fulfillment. These include a love for the life of the mind, a commitment to service, courage and confidence, grace and creativity, and collaboration and friendship....
North Country School
Lake Placid, New York, USA
North Country has been in existence since 1938 and is known as a elementary-middle boarding school where students thrive on the joy of learning through core academics embedded in an environment of outdoors, arts, and community life. Students participate in farm/garden activities, learn responsibility through daily chores, gain resilience in rock climbing, skiing, horse riding and creative outdoor play. Student residences are family-lilke and develop strong bonds among students and staff, or as a parent has said, There is not a place on the planet where teachers are more connected to students. ESL, SSAT prep and secondary school search provided....
Northwood School
Lake Placid, New York, USA
Founded in 1905, Northwood is located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains in Lake Placid, a small village that twice hosted the Winter Olympics (1932 and 1980). It is also the home of the Lake Placid Center for the Arts; consequently, the area offers unique outdoor, athletic, and cultural opportunities. The School is 2 hours from Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Albany, New York; and Burlington, Vermont. The 85-acre campus is nestled in the heart of the village and at the base of Cobble Mountain. The Adirondack Mountains surround the village and are a beautiful backdrop for the School...
Ross School
East Hampton, New York, USA
Ross School is a co-educational boarding (grades 8-12) and day school (PK-Grade 12) located on two beautiful campuses in East Hampton and Bridgehampton, about 2 hours east of New York City. The School offers a global, integrated curriculum with engaging courses in science, arts, humanities and wellness, while offering opportunities for independent study, competitive athletics, extracurricular activities and travel. Ross School serves over 500 students in Pre-Nursery through grade 12 and attracts a world class faculty....
The Gow School
South Wales, New York, USA
The Gow School is the nation's oldest college prepatory school for dyslexic young men. We offer small classes in a structured format to prepare young men sucess in school and life...
The Kildonan School
Amenia, New York, USA
The Kildonan School is a Co-educational day and boarding school for students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences (grades 2-12). Its mission is to empower students by increasing self-esteem and motivation. Each student receives daily one-to-one Orton-Gillingham tutoring. In addition, Kildonan offers small, college-preparatory classes, extensive artistic opportunities, and competitive sports teams. Kildonan graduates have a 100% college acceptance record. Dunnabeck at Kildonan is the oldest established summer camp for kids with dyslexia. Established in 1955 to meet the needs of intelligent children who are underachieving or failing in their academic work because of dyslexia, it offers children a fun,...
The Stony Brook School
Stony Brook, New York, USA
Founded in 1922 with the motto Character Before Career, The Stony Brook School educates students in matters of the mind, body, and heart. Students are trained to be leaders with integrity and virtue. We find that character is essential to the development of the whole person and maintain a spiritual component to the education process. While students are presented with the truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they are free to maintain their own personal spiritual beliefs....
Summer Study Programs
900 Walt Whitman RoadMelville, New York, USA Show Phone Number
Any pre-college program is a wonderful summer experience. A SUMMER STUDY program at Penn State University, The University of Colorado at Boulder or The University of Vermont is A SUMMER LIKE NEVER BEFORE! It’s a summer filled with challenging, yet fun classes for college credit or enrichment… a summer filled with new friends and independence… a summer filled with the finest sports and recreational facilities at Penn State or thrilling outdoor adventures in Colorado and Vermont… a summer filled with fun daytime activities and exciting nightlife… a summer filled with weekend travel excursions visiting other colleges, other towns or other...
The Gow School
P.O. Box 85South Wales, New York, USA Show Phone Number
During his first twenty years of teaching, Peter Gow, Jr. was fascinated by students who encountered difficulty with print language. He theorized that small classes and intensive drill would help these students to succeed. In 1926, he moved his family to South Wales, New York, where he converted a farm into a boarding school for young men. Shortly after the school opened, Peter Gow, Jr. met Dr. Samuel T. Orton, a neurologist, whose research indicated that a phonetic approach was the best way to educate those suffering from "specific language disabilities." Through teaching and working with students, Gow eventually developed...
