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BELL recognizes that one of the best strategies for impacting childrens' achievements is to provide educational opportunities to children while they are on summer vacation. That is why we developed the BELL Accelerated Learning Summer Program (BELL Summer). In this program, BELL scholars focus on the basics of reading and math and reinforce these skills with enrichment activities such as art, music, science and sports. Summer scholars gain an average of four months grade-equivalent reading and math skills and have fun learning new skills.
BELL Summer is a full day, five-day per week program. In the morning, scholars are tutored in 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 in community service projects.
Typical Day in the BELL Summer Program*
Monday - Thursday
Daily Schedule |
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Description |
8:30 - 8:45
Breakfast & Community Time |
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Community Time provides scholars the opportunity to develop positive, supportive peer relationships through group activities. |
8:45 - 10:45
Literacy Instruction |
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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. |
10:45 - 11:45
Math Instruction |
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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. |
11:45 - 12:45
Lunch & Recreation
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12:45 - 2:45
Enrichment Activities |
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Art, music, physical education, dance and drama. |
2:45 - 3:00
Community Time & Dismissal |
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Session ends and parents pick up children. |
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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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