Hillside Summer Term
The Program - Located on 200 acres of land in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the Hillside School campus is home to our summer term. Our expansive facility includes academic buildings, dormitories, computer access, library, student center and dining hall. The campus offers many on-site activity choices including an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, playing fields and a working farm. In addition, your son or daughter may participate in variety of educational and recreational off-campus activities. The summer term includes academic enrichment in English, Math and the Computer Sciences, Outdoor Adventures, the farm experience, as well as athletic offerings.
Academic Enrichment - Academic enrichment courses are offered in language arts, mathematics and computer science. Specific topics include reading, writing and study skills, creative writing, arithmetic, pre-algebra and geometry, and various levels of computer programming and instruction.
Leadership Training - Outdoor Adventure gives students the opportunity to build self-confidence and leadership abilities through a ropes course, climbing wall, hiking and the School's working farm program. Sports and recreational offerings include, basketball, tennis, soccer, swimming, and volleyball.
English as a Second Language (ESL) - Designed for our international students, our ESL courses focus on the major strands of the English language, which include reading, writing, structured grammar, listening, speaking and vocabulary. Additionally, the small groups learn about American culture.
Enrollment and Registration - We also offer a Counselors-in-Training Program for students who are at least 15 years of age. The summer term runs for 4 weeks, divided into two week sessions.
Camp Type:
 Residential
Day
Year Established: 1901 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 10 to 16 years old Cost/Week: $501.00-$650.00/wk Religious Affiliation: None Camp Owner(s): Hillside School Camp Director(s): John Matthews Nearest Large City: Boston, MA Off Season Rental: No Accreditations ? AISNE
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Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Animals Academic and Pre-College Camps: ESL Academic and Pre-College Camps: Leadership Academic and Pre-College Camps: Math Adventure Camps: Farming Special Needs Camps: Learning Disabilities and ADHD Special Programs: Life Skills Sports Camps: General Sports Special Accommodations: ADD, Food Allergies, |
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Miscellaneous Activities:
- Arts and Crafts
- Drawing and Painting
- Other Arts
- Visual Arts
Sports Activities:
- General Sports
- Baseball and Softball
- Basketball
- Chess
- Fishing
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Adventure Activities:
- Rock Climbing
- Ropes Course
Academic Activities:
- General Academics
- Animals
- Computers
- Creative Writing
- ESL
- Gifted
- Languages
- Leadership
- Liberal Arts
- Math
- Other Academics
Miscellaneous Activities:
- Team Building
- Travel/Trips
