Summer At New Roads

New Roads Lower School Summer Program encourages the wonder of learning, where young individuals develop a taste for the thrill and satisfaction that comes from adventurous problem solving and being encouraged to uncover fascinating new questions. Young people will enjoy direct instruction and discovery learning across a variety of different integrated educational experiences. Mornings have a greater emphasis on conceptual exploration of mathematics, reading and writing, and in the afternoon, we ignite and foster the emerging environmentalists, storytellers, inventors, techies, athletes, musicians, painters and performers. Each week has a different thematic emphasis of integrated learning that is woven throughout the daily experience.

Dates: June 22 - July 26, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Drop-off begins at 8:00 AM, Pick-up closes at 4:00 PM)
Price: $450 per week
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New Roads has the top Parliamentary debate teams in Los Angeles and Southern California. Come and learn from our award-winning debate program. Debate builds vital leadership skills: critical thinking, active listening, research, knowledge of public issues, the ability to organize thoughts, and the power to persuade. Come and learn the fundamentals of public speaking and argumentation. Students will learn to state a case, with an assertion supported by reasoning and evidence, and to refute by systematically and specifically answering the opponent’s claim; they will practice the art of listening and note-taking and will learn how to research a debate topic so that they can argue either side. The first two weeks of the course will be dedicated to learning the craft. In the third week, students will exercise what they learned and debate with their peers. Families are welcome to spectate debates!

Dates: July 6 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Price: $900 per session
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Foundational Math and Foundational Algebra provides enrichment, consolidation and extension designed specifically to support the transition of students between grade levels. Students will be placed appropriately by grade or skill level to meet their desirable level of challenge.

Dates: July 6 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price: $900 per session
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The New Roads School Musical Theater Camp strengthens improvisation skills, provides vocal, dance and acting training, and builds confidence and self-esteem while teaching teamwork and fostering creativity. The students will start the day with improvisation which teaches the basics of storytelling. The students will then be guided through the staging process leading up to a final revue-type production on the final day of the camp.

Dates: July 6 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (lunch 12:00 PM -12:30 PM) 7:00 PM showcase on July 24
Price: $1500
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Reading, Writing, and Grammar Bootcamp provides enrichment, consolidation and extension designed specifically to support the transition of students between grade levels. This class will enjoy direct instruction and discovery learning across a variety of different integrated educational experiences offering a desirable level of challenge for each student.

Dates: July 6 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price: $900 per session
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New Roads has an internationally competitive Robotics program. In Robotics / STREAM², you spend time doing projects and experiments that make learning through STREAM² as fun as it is rewarding. Experience the world through electronics, biology, art, and coding via hands-on challenges that are limited only to one’s imagination. Bob Cloer, New Roads Middle School Science teacher, is ready to lead curious, adventurous and joyous students through experiments, tests, launches and challenges that bring learning to life. In Robotics / STREAM², you don’t just learn science, technology, relationships, engineering, arts, mathematics and media; you create it.

Dates: July 6 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Price: $900 per session
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New Roads acknowledges the importance of physical development and wellbeing as well as discovering, developing, and enhancing young people’s awareness of the connection between mind, body and the environment. As part of the Santa Monica wellness program, students will experience one of the greatest natural urban contexts and engage in physical activities that help them grow in various dimensions. This program also gives students tools and strategies to manage stress and anxiety. Activities include hiking in the mountains, running the stairs, training circuits, riding the foreshore, beach volleyball, basketball skills, beach walks and talks, soccer skills, mindfulness and more.

Dates: June 22 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Price: $300 per week
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Advanced Supplemental Algebra offers additional enrichment designed to establish a broader and deeper base of knowledge for students who would like to enter the Advanced Algebra 2 and Trigonometry class after Geometry. Topics include solving systems, factoring polynomials, quadratic equations, and graphing. Note: placement in the Advanced Algebra 2 and Trigonometry class requires successful completion of coursework, teacher recommendation, and a placement test.

Dates: June 22 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price: $1,500 per session
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Algebra 2 / Trigonometry is a college preparatory class for academic credit. Students can earn full-year credit or semester credit upon successful completion of coursework. NRS students registration will be confirmed pending approval by Daniela Pennise, Associate Director and Dean of Studies, K-12.

Dates: June 22 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Price: $875 for the summer semester
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New Roads has some of the top Parliamentary debate teams in Los Angeles and Southern California. Come and learn more through our award-winning debate program. Debate builds vital leadership skills: critical thinking, active listening, research, knowledge of public issues, the ability to organize thoughts, and the power to persuade. Hone your skills of public speaking and argumentation. The curriculum will be adapted to the skill and experience of debaters whether new to the event or preparing for the Parliamentary Tournament of Champions. Families are welcome to spectate debates!

Dates: July 6 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM  
Price: $900 per session
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Financial Literacy is designed to teach US students how to set long- and short-term personal and financial goals; create and work with a personal budget; identify how and when to use credit; save and invest; and understand the basics of banking services. Our goal is to provide students with an interesting, entertaining, and challenging way to learn and apply decision-making skills.

Dates: July 6 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 12:30 AM - 3:30 PM
*This class is still being finalized - if interested please email mvickers@newroads.org

Geometry is a college preparatory class for academic credit. Students can earn full-year credit or semester credit upon successful completion of coursework. NRS students registration will be confirmed pending approval by Daniela Pennise, Associate Director and Dean of Studies, K-12.

Dates: June 22 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Price: $875 for the summer semester
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Honors Precalculus is a college preparatory class for academic credit. Students can earn full-year credit or semester credit upon successful completion of coursework. NRS students registration will be confirmed pending approval by Daniela Pennise, Associate Director and Dean of Studies, K-12.

Dates: June 22 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Price: $875 for the summer semester
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The New Roads School Musical Theater Camp is a bootcamp to strengthen improvisation skills; vocal, dance and acting training; build confidence and self-esteem while teaching teamwork and fostering creativity. The students will start the day with improvisation which teaches the basics of storytelling. The students will then be guided through the staging process leading up to a final revue-type production on the final day of the camp.

Dates: July 6 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (lunch 12:00 PM -12:30 PM). 7:00 PM showcase on July 24
Price: $1500
Click here to register

New Roads has an Internationally competitive robotics program. In Robotics / STREAM² you spend time doing all of the projects and experiments that make learning through STEM as fun as it is rewarding. Experience the world through electronics, biology, art, and coding via hands-on challenges that are limited only to one’s imagination. Danny Figueroa, New Roads Math and Science teacher, is ready to lead curious, adventurous and joyous students through experiments, tests, launches and challenges that bring learning to life. In Robotics / STREAM², you don’t just learn science, technology, relationships, engineering, arts, mathematics and media; you create it.

Dates: June 22 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Price: $900 per session
Click here to register

New Roads acknowledges the importance of physical development and wellbeing as well as discovering, developing, and enhancing young people’s awareness of the connection between mind, body and the environment. As part of the Santa Monica wellness program students get to experience one of the greatest natural urban contexts and engage in physical activities that help them grow in various dimensions. This program also gives students tools and strategies to manage stress and anxiety. These activities include hiking in the mountains, running the stairs, training circuits, riding the foreshore, beach volleyball, basketball skills, beach walks and talks, soccer skills, mindfulness and more.

Dates: June 22 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 12:30 PM - 3:30 pm
Price: $300 per week
Click here to register

Supplemental Algebra offers enrichment designed to reinforce core Algebra 1 skills and create a stronger foundation for success for students who will begin Geometry or Algebra 2 in the fall. Topics include equations, inequalities, linear functions, graphing, and solving systems. Students will be placed appropriately by grade or skill level.

Dates: June 22 - July 24, 2020
Times: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price: $1,500 per session
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Registration will continue until the first day of class or until the class is full. We evaluate which classes will run due to enrollment numbers. If you have any questions about registration, please contact Che'Rae Adams at cadams@newroads.org.

Class sizes are limited and contingent upon enrollment. Full refunds are given should a class not occur. Your space is guaranteed when payment is received in full. To ensure a space, please complete your registration and return with your payment by March 1, 2020.

We recognize that summer plans can change, however classes are greenlighted based on enrollment.

Please note the following dates for processing of any refunds:In the event of a cancelled class or program, we will issue a refund based on the method of payment.

Financial assistance for summer programs is limited and available only to current New Roads students. If you are interested in applying for financial assistance, please indicate this on your online registration.

For questions regarding Summer Programs, please email cadams@newroads.org

If your Upper School child is interested in being a teacher's assistant this summer, they can sign up here! It pays a little and it will be fun! We will contact your child for an interview once we have confirmed which classes are running.