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BELL recognizes that one of the best strategies for impacting children´s achievements is to provide educational opportunities when they´re on summer vacation. That´s why we developed the BELL Accelerated Learning Summer Program (BELL Summer). In the program, scholars gain an average of five months grade-equivalent reading, writing and math skills.
BELL Summer is a full day, five day per week program. In the morning, scholars learn core reading, writing and math skills from a highly trained staff of professional teachers and teacher´s assistants. In the afternoon, scholars focus on strengthening social skills through daily enrichment activities like art, music, drama and dance. On Mentor Fridays, scholars learn from guest speakers and cultural presentations; visit museums and parks; and engage their community in service projects.
Typical Day in the BELL Summer Program*
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Description |
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| 8:30 -9:00 |
Breakfast Community Time |
Community Time provides scholars the opportunity to develop positive, supportive peer relationships through group activities. |
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| 9:00 - 11:00 |
Literacy Instruction |
Literacy tutoring uses a skills-based curricula and a leveled readers' library of more than 100 multicultural children's books. Literacy activities also include journal writing, independent reading, and guided reading. |
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| 11:00 - 12:00 |
Math Instruction |
Math tutoring uses a skills-based curriculum and a variety of manipulatives to develop an understanding of basic math concepts and skills. BELL also provides individualized help with school-assigned homework. |
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| 12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch & Recess |
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| 1:00 - 4:00 |
Enrichment Activities |
Art, music, physical education, dance and drama. |
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| 4:00 - 4:30 |
Community Time & Dismissal |
Session ends and parents pick up children. |
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| Fridays |
Mentor Fridays |
Special activities, including cultural, athletic or performing arts activities, art workshops, community service projects, and field trips. |
*Schedule varies by location
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