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The Lewis School Summer Study Program affords a student the opportunity to acquire strong, new multi-sensory learning tools and strategies targeted to areas of weakness, and applicable for a lifetime of learning.
The Lewis School’s Summer Study Program is now entering its 35th season. The Summer Study Program will begin on Monday, June 30, 2008, and end on Friday, July 25, 2008. We hope that your child will be joining us for this very special and exciting four weeks. Our Summer Study Program consists of the following components:
1)The Morning Academic Study Session offers integrated, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading, and research-based multisensory speech-language instruction curriculum-wide to students with learning issues related to dyslexia, auditory processing and attention deficit. The classes will strengthen the student’s academic skills and reinforce the essential mechanics of language. The Morning Session is open to all levels, from Pre-School to Upper School, College and College Preparatory.
2)The Afternoon Enrichment Session includes a wide variety of “hands-on”, discovery learning programs in both enrichment subjects and athletics. This year our Afternoon Enrichment Program is open to Lower, Middle, and Upper School Students.
Students from other schools find our Summer Study Program of great use to reinforce the learning of academic skills, and in repairing those skills that are not yet well developed. The morning session will make a difference even over a period of four weeks, in a student’s approach to learning and studying. We strongly urge that students who are candidates for fall admission to The Lewis School attend the Summer Study Program in order to acquaint themselves with the School and its unique methods of teaching and learning. Joining their classmates in the fall, some of whom will have already studied at The Lewis School for perhaps several years, will be a much easier process if the student has been prepared during the Summer Study Program. Both morning and afternoon programs are taught by learning specialists trained by The Lewis School and Clinic. The learning of skills and strategies that take place in the morning sessions are also reinforced in the afternoon enrichment sessions.
We at The Lewis School and Clinic for Educational Therapy believe that a school should be a dynamic and nurturing place of learning – a community where mutual goodwill, openness, and respect are integrated with expertise to shape and reinforce an individual’s educational and personal needs. The Lewis School is committed to the process of building in each student the self-initiated and self-directed personal and academic skills that can prepare him or her for learning and for life. We are looking forward to a summer of learning and fun.Founded in 1973, The Lewis School is an Internationally Recognized Educational Resource where three generations of bright learning different students have prepared successfully to achieve their scholastic and personal best. Lewis is a nurturing, traditional day school where self-esteem and great promise are salvaged, and individual intelligences are valued and prospered. The Lewis School and Diagnostic Clinic is a non-profit, non-sectarian, independent, co-educational resource of educators and advocates for learning different persons. The Lewis School and Clinic is an equal-opportunity entity serving grades: Pre-School, Lower, Middle, and Upper School, College Preparatory, Graduate Study, and Adult Education. The Lewis School and Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, ethnicity, creed, gender or gender orientation. Member of the International Dyslexia Association since 1973.

Lower School
Summer Study
Enrichment Program
2008


Yoga Anyone?,
Students will learn the wonderful benefits of yoga. They will be taught how to integrate the body and mind, while learning tips on proper breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, proper diet, positive thinking and meditation. Students should prepare for this class by eating only a light lunch (too much food causes cramping), bringing in a small bottle of water, and wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothes.
Dance Movement,
Learn the basics of how to interpret music through dance.
Leaping Lizards- It’s a Terrarium!,
Learn the skills needed in maintaining your land-dwelling critters in their own terrarium. Some of the healthy habitats we will be exploring are used to house exotic frogs, lizards, insects and other small terrestrial creatures.
A Bugs Life,
Discover bugs, their life styles and life cycles through in-class studies and outdoor exploration.
Feeling Fantastic Forever,
Come learn the ancient art of feeding the mind and body in a relaxing and meditative fashion. Focus will be on the impact of good nutrition and wellness.
Faces of Art & Art Deco,
Mask making with different textures. Experiment with abstract as we drop, dribble, scribble and cut to design our own artwork. This will prove to be an amazing opportunity to ignite your creative fires!
Printmaking Using relief and mono prints, learn how to make prints like they did in the olden days!
The Lego of the Land,
Using Legos, students will conceptualize, design and construct an original town. They will learn to critique the overall design and functionality of their creations.
Photo Ops,
Photo journal of summer session. Students will be sent on assignments
Making and Saving Memories Save those special memories while learning the fundamentals of photographic artistry.
Green Thumb Kids,
Learn how to grow plants from seeds and cuttings and design your own flower garden! Also work hands-on to make beautiful arrangements out of flowers, one of natures finest gifts.
How the West was Won,
In this course students will explore the daily lives of American Settlers and participate in hands-on activities. Some of the items students will make include soap, paper, pens and ink.
What’s in a Face?,
This course will help students explore the unique representations of our facial expressions. Stimulating discussion will ensue as students sculpt their own clay facial images.
Messages in the Media, Students will examine broadcast and print advertising. They will develop and market their own product targeting a selected audience, based upon demographic analysis.
3-D Art Design,
Learn to develop a simple sketch into a sculpture. This class will feature explorations of armature, wire sculpture, paper sculpture and earthworks.
Kooky Science Experiments,
Get your hands messy while creating scientific marvels! These gooey projects will satisfy your every need to do the things you were never allowed to do at home!
Talking Hands,
Enter the exciting and unique world of sign language! Learn how to use your hands to communicate with others.
Oh… My Senses!,
Let’s uncover the beauty, culture, and foods of four European countries. We will roll up our sleeves to create ethnic foods, artistic creations and creative writings.
Wanna Write a Book?,
Have you ever wanted to write a book? Create, edit and illustrate your own story by using your wildest imagination, and possibly create a story that you have always wanted to write.
Drawing Characters: Where do I Begin?,
This class will teach you how to draw facial expressions, a full figure, action drawings, props and settings. Put this all together to develop your own character’s personality and a story!

Middle School
Summer Study
Enrichment Program
2008

American Music of the 20th Century,
Learn the history of music and it’s different genres that have developed throughout the 20th century. Also, compare the different styles of music, such as jazz, blues and classic rock-and-roll.
The Lego of the Land,Using Legos, students will conceptualize, design and construct an original town. They will learn to critique the overall design and functionality of their creations.
Acting Out!,
Step onto an empty stage, fill it with your natural presence, imagination and voice. Participate in individual, duo, and group improvisations. Begin your journey to discover the actor within you.
Paper Capers: Origami,
Are you curious how folded paper can make a swan, a frog, or even a book? This class will give you the tools needed for beginning origami. All you need is curiosity and some practice and you too can create almost anything with folded paper.
Drawing Characters: Where do I Begin?,
This class will teach you how to draw facial expressions, a full figure, action drawings, props and settings. Put this all together to develop your own character’s personality and a story!
Vogue: Fashion Facets,Students will uncover the impact of fashion on society and culture through the examination of film, art, music and advertising.
What’s a Geodesic Dome?,
Examine a selection of the creations of R. Buckminster Fuller. Build a miniature version of a geodesic dome and study its remarkable strength as compared to other 3D objects.
So, How’s Business?,
Discover and explore the workings of a business from the business step-by-step plan, personnel requirements, capital, advertising and marketing.
CSI Princeton: Crime Scene Investigation,
Perform basic forensic techniques. Standard finger-printing, dusting and other modern techniques including DNA analysis will be featured.
Feeling Fantastic Forever,Come learn the ancient art of feeding the mind and body in a relaxing and meditative fashion. Focus will be on the impact of good nutrition and wellness.
The Poetic Landscape,
In conjunction with poetry, students will learn to create artwork that will further endow and enrich their written expression. Together we will create handcrafted journals made from a variety of unusual fabrics, papers, and organic materials.
Creative Collages,Learn the ways of Picasso, Braque, Rauchenberg, and more, and create some masterpieces of your very own using mixed media!
3-D Art Design,
Development of a simple sketch into sculpture. Explorations of armature, wire sculpture, paper sculpture and earthworks.
Building a Biosphere,
Build your own universe in a globe. Have fun and learn about the communities that are created in this unique habitat.
You’re Not out of the Woods Yet!,
Learn the necessities of surviving in the wilderness. You will have fun while developing keen communication, cooperation and leadership skills.
Art and Architecture,Explore different types of architecture, focusing on different buildings around the world.
Kooky Science Experiments, Get your hands messy while creating scientific marvels! These gooey projects will satisfy your every need to do the things you were never allowed to do at home!
Creative Imagery,
Learn special techniques that will allow you to draw like a master!
Conversational French, Bonjour. Comment ca va? Bien, merci. “Sur le pont d’Avignon…” Je m’appelle Mme Hall. Come learn to parle francais the multisensory way. The focus is on comprehension and speaking using French songs, literature and movies. Just a few words, just a few phrases en francais. Come with me!
One-Act Play,
Students will brainstorm and create a one-act play from scratch and act it out as real thespians.
Talking Hands,
Enter the exciting and unique world of sign language! Learn how to use your hands to communicate with others.
Yoga Anyone?,
Students will learn the wonderful benefits of yoga. They will be taught how to integrate the body and mind, while learning tips on proper breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, proper diet, positive thinking and meditation. Students should prepare for this class by eating only a light lunch (too much food causes cramping), bringing in a small bottle of water, and wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothes.
Hip Hop Dance,
This will be a high-energy class that uses the latest music in rap, R&B and pop music. This class encompasses poppin’, locking, and breaking as well as freestyle movements to give the students an opportunity to develop their own sense of style.
Foreign Words,
How many languages are there out there? Learn the different kinds of foreign languages, they way they relate to each other and even learn to speak some key phrases!
Basic Robotics,
In this course students will learn the basics of Robotics using Robolab software. Students will be encouraged to develop their own creative ideas through the use of a variety of mediums (space will be limited)
The Basics of Juggling!,
Have you ever wanted to learn how to juggle? Are you always wondering, “How do they do that?” Well, not anymore! Improve your hand-eye coordination and with a little practice you can learn too!

Upper School
Summer Study
Enrichment Program
2008


Singing Up a Storm,
Our school choir will learn about and perform a variety of different songs from various musical genre. Students will be taught breathing and style techniques. Participants will also perform in the Summer Concert held during the last week of Summer Study!
Hip Hop,
This will be a high-energy class that uses the latest music in rap, R&B and pop music. This class encompasses poppin’, locking, and breaking as well as freestyle movements to give the students an opportunity to develop their own sense of style.
American Music of the 20th Century,
Learn the history of music and it’s different genres that have developed throughout the 20th century. Also, compare the different styles of music, such as jazz, blues and classic rock-and-roll.
Acting Out!,
Step onto an empty stage, fill it with your natural presence, imagination and voice. Participate in individual, duo, and group improvisations. Begin your journey to discover the actor within you.
One-Act Play,
Students will brainstorm and create a one-act play from scratch and act it out as real thespians.
So, How’s Business?,
Discover and explore the workings of a business from the business step-by-step plan, personnel requirements, capital, advertising and marketing.
Green Thumb Kids,
Learn how to grow plants from seeds and cuttings and design your own flower garden! Also work hands-on to make beautiful arrangements out of flowers, one of natures finest gifts.
Creative Imagery- Photography,
If you are serious about improving your photographs and have a real desire to learn what it takes to do so, then this is the class for you. This class will focus on the art and joy of making photographs more interesting by using various techniques such as filling the frame, line convergence, repetition, etc. All students will be required to bring a camera (Any loaded camera, even a “one-time-use” camera will do).
The Poetic Landscape,
In conjunction with poetry, students will learn to create artwork that will further endow and enrich their written expression. Together we will create handcrafted journals made from a variety of unusual fabrics, papers, and organic materials.
Art in Architecture,Explore different types of architecture, focusing on different buildings around the world.
CSI Princeton: Crime Scene Investigation,
Perform basic forensic techniques. Standard finger-printing, dusting and other modern techniques including DNA analysis will be featured.
Feeling Fantastic Forever,
Come learn the ancient art of feeding the mind and body in a relaxing and meditative fashion. Focus will be on the impact of good nutrition and wellness.
Collage Creations,
Learn the ways of Picasso, Braque, Rauchenberg, and more, and create some masterpieces of your very own using mixed media!
3-D Art Design,
Learn to develop a simple sketch into a sculpture. This class will feature explorations of armature, wire sculpture, paper sculpture and earthworks.
Biological Biospheres,
Build your own universe in a globe. Have fun and learn about the communities that are created in this unique habitat.
Talking Hands,
Enter the exciting and unique world of sign language! Learn how to use your hands to communicate with others.
You’re Not Out of the Woods Yet!,
Learn the necessities of surviving in the wilderness. You will have fun while developing keen communication, cooperation and leadership skills.
Kooky Science Experiments,
Get your hands messy while creating scientific marvels! These gooey projects will satisfy your every need to do the things you were never allowed to do at home!
Conversational French,
Bonjour. Comment ca va? Bien, merci. “Sur le pont d’Avignon…” Je m’appelle Mme Hall. Come learn to parle francais the multisensory way. The focus is on comprehension and speaking using French songs, literature and movies. Just a few words, just a few phrases en francais. Come with me!
Foreign Words,
How many languages are there out there? Learn the different kinds of foreign languages, they way they relate to each other and even learn to speak some key phrases!