BELL

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*

Daily Schedule		Description

8:30 -9:00	Breakfast Community Time	Community Time provides scholars the opportunity to develop positive, supportive peer relationships through group activities.

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.

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.

12:00 - 1:00	Lunch & Recess

1:00 - 4:00	Enrichment Activities	Art, music, physical education, dance and drama.

4:00 - 4:30	Community Time & Dismissal	Session ends and parents pick up children.

Fridays	Mentor Fridays	Special activities, including cultural, athletic or performing arts activities, art workshops, community service projects, and field trips.