Summer Program

The Summer Program at WPS is an extension of the WPS philosophy, principles and model that takes place during the summer months. It provides students with the unique opportunity to participate in an individually designed program aimed to enhance academic skills and foster independence. The strength of the Summer Enrichment Program has always been and remains the individualized education for each student. Classes do not exceed eight pupils per class, with most classes averaging four students per class. There is also a very high teacher-to-student ratio during the summer.

Who attends?

Students from fourth through twelfth grades from private, public, mainstream and special education settings come to WPS seeking to improve their academic skills. Students come from various Fairfield and Westchester county locations. Enrollment in the Summer Program is approximately 30 students, of which an average of 55% are from WPS. Students from AITE-Stamford, Eagle Hill, Franklin Academy, Villa Maria, as well as surrounding areas of Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Hamden, New Canaan, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stamford, Trumbull, Weston and Westport public schools participate in our summer program.

Faculty

With a small, closely-knit staff of WPS teachers, the high degree of communication among faculty allows instructors to use the Continuous Feedback System to maximize the growth potential of each student. Close communication with parents continues throughout the summer and parents are updated weekly. Most teachers have more than two or three years of experience teaching in the Summer Program.

The July Morning Academic Program

The 2024 Summer Program will be held from June 26 to July 26.

Students are grouped according to skill level and learning style in small classes of no more than eight students. Additionally, each student receives daily one-on-one instruction targeting areas of greatest need within Winston’s Focus program. The program is designed to develop language, encoding/decoding, reading comprehension, writing, math, test preparation, organization and time management skills at each student’s appropriate level of interest.

Tuition: $4,500 (Morning Academic Program including daily Focus sessions Monday-Friday)

In addition to daily one-on-one Focus sessions, students will be enrolled in the following courses:

Written Language
Reading Comprehension
Mathematics
Organization and Study Skills

Modified sessions and an independent study program available upon request.

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After School Program
Tuition: $500 per class

Monday & Wednesday Courses:
- Social Pragmatics 1:30pm - 2:15pm
- Podcast Creation 1:30pm - 2:15pm
- Computer Coding 2:15pm - 3pm
- Basketball 2:15pm - 3pm
Tuesday & Thursday Courses:
- LEGO® Engineering 1:30pm - 2:15pm
- Culinary Skills 1:30pm - 2:15pm
- STEM Workshop 2:15pm - 3pm
- Sports & Fitness 2:15pm - 3pm

Apply Now

2024 Connecticut Summer Program Application

Forms & Downloads

Winston Prep Connecticut Summer Brochure

Contact

For more information, please contact Summer Enrichment Program Director Jordan Yannotti by email or call 203.229.0465 (x5645).

Winston Preparatory School is a leading school for students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties (ADHD), and non-verbal learning disorders (NVLD).

WPS does not discriminate against applicants and students on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin. The Winston Preparatory School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, employment, and the selection of its governing board without regard to gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, or any status recognized by federal, state and local civil rights and non-discrimination laws.