Winston Prep New York

Summer Learning Program
Following the Winston Prep model, our New York summer learning program supports students in grades 4-12, with learning differences such as dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties (ADHD), or NVLD. Our robust Morning Academic Program and 1:1 Focus programs are designed to help each student strengthen their academic skills, stay social, and foster independence. We welcome current Winston Prep students as well as students from other private, public, mainstream, and special education settings to join us this summer.

Academic and Focus Programs

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  • Morning Academic Program

    June 27 – July 24, 2025 | 9 am – 12:00 pm

    Within the Morning Academic Program, each student is enrolled in four academic classes each day: Language & Literature, History, Science, and Math. Parents may choose to enroll their child in either Encoding/Decoding class (learning the rules of spelling/syllabication/reading) or Reading Comprehension class (understanding what is read).
  • July Focus Program

    June 27 – July 24, 2025
    12:45 pm – 1:30 pm or 1:30 pm – 2:15pm

    Within the July Focus Program parents have the option to enroll their child in 45-minute 1:1 sessions that meet twice a week or daily 45-minute sessions Monday-Thursday. Parents also have the option to enroll their child in 90-minute sessions daily Monday-Thursday.
  • August Online Focus Program

    July 28 – August 14, 2024 | 9 am – 3 pm

    Students may also enroll in online 1:1 Focus sessions during the August Program. Parents have the option to enroll their child in 45-minute sessions that meet twice a week or daily 45-minute sessions Monday-Thursday. Parents also have the option to enroll their child in 90-minute sessions daily Monday-Thursday.
After School Art Class

June 30 – July 24, 2025 | 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm

After school art classes are available for students on Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday, or daily Monday-Thursday.

Explore Frequently Asked Questions

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  • How do I submit an application?

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete, sign, and return the 2025 application form with a $500 non-refundable deposit made payable to Winston Preparatory School. (Deposit will be applied towards tuition upon enrollment.)

    Please email completed application to: pkhill@winstonprep.edu

    Please submit the application and deposit by June 1, 2025.
  • What skills are developed?

  • Who can enroll?

    Students from grades 4-12 from private, public, and parochial schools from New York City and abroad participate in the program.

    In the past, students from the Dalton School, the Brearley School, Friends Seminary, Collegiate School, Mary McDowell Friends School, St. Bernard’s School, Manhattan Country School, the Gateway School, Lycée Français de New York, United Nations International School, Trinity School, the Berkeley Carroll School, Stephen Gaynor School, Trevor Day School, West End Day School, Aaron School, Birch Wathen Lenox School, York Prep, and the Dwight School.

    Additionally, students from Japan, China, Great Britain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India, Australia, Singapore, Greece, South Korea, Guam, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Turkey, and Indonesia have all been enrolled in our summer program.
  • Who teaches the summer program at Winston Prep?

    Winston Prep Summer Program teachers primarily consist of reading specialists, special education instructors, learning specialists, and speech and language pathologists from Winston Prep’s full-time faculty.

Have a Question?

Peter Hill
Director of Summer Enrichment Program
(212-496-8400 ext. 2688)
pkhill@winstonprep.edu

Traveling this Summer?

At Winston Prep, we understand that summer can be packed with travel. Winston Online offers a robust virtual Summer Program open to students (grades 4-12) accessible from anywhere. Explore the range of online courses and flexible sessions designed to help students with learning differences reach their goals.
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.