GFA Summer 2020

summer summer programs for grades k–12 gfacademy.org/summer

camp June 8 – july 2 entering Grades K–4

Summer should be filled with magical moments and memories that will last a lifetime. We offer a traditional summer camp that encourages exploration, imagination, and play.

Camp GFA opens with children gathering together in assigned classrooms with their counselors; a head counselor and junior counselors. Each group of campers then moves through three activity periods, which include Nature Explorations, Arts & Crafts, Games & Sports. These activities are taught by specialists and are assisted by counselors. Campers enjoy a snack break at mid-morning. All activities are age-appropriate and focus on the developmental needs of each age group. Our counselors are selected for their energy, creativity, and enthusiasm and, above all, for their love of working with children. Our camp day ends at 12:30 p.m. so there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the summer. Counselors check-in and check-out campers directly with their parents or guardians each day. Camp GFA is open to the public.

Half-day: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4

June 8 – June 12 June 15 – June 19 June 22 – June 26 June 29 – July 2 (Closed July 3)

Sports June - August Grades K-12

Squash Clinics Boys & girls entering grades 3–12

Attila Agh, Head Coach of the GFA varsity squash team and program director for GFA’s state-of-the-art squash facility, is offering junior clinics for children of all playing levels who are interested in learning the game.

The program’s philosophy is to keep “fun” as the main component while focusing on individuals, helping them reach their full potential.

Triple Threat LAX Leadership Academy The academy is open to student-athletes entering grades 5–12.

This three-week academy embodies Triple Threat’s three tenets: Skills and IQ enhancement, character and leadership, and fitness in mind and body.

Three one-week sessions are offered in June Four one-week sessions are offered in August.

June 22–June 25 July 6– July 9 July 13– July 16 Monday–Thursday only, on both turf fields

Head Coach: Attila Agh

Coaches: Ciara Thurlow and Halley Quillinan Griggs

Intensity Tennis Entering grades K–12

Lacrosse draws Boys entering grades 1–6

GFA will be hosting a summer-long tennis program, in partnership with INTENSITY of Norwalk, on GFA’s state-of-the-art courts. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered for boys and girls.

This skilled team will help boys learn new techniques, try different positions, and learn important elements of lacrosse through drills, scrimmages and games. Improve your skills in a supportive learning environment!

June–August

July 6–July 9 Coaches: Jamie Hanford and Andy Towers

Academy June 8 – july 31 Grades 3–12

The Summer Academy offers students a variety of options to get ahead and strengthen their skills!

Students are able to focus on one course at a time in a motivating and stress-free environment. All courses are taught by GFA faculty members and use the school’s stateof-the-art facilities. The Middle School courses also offer an introduction to GFA’s Signature Programs in Upper School.

Best of all, our courses are half-day, so there’s still time to enjoy the summer!

CREDIT COURSES

Geometry International Relations Science & STEAM Research

TWO-WEEK WORKSHOPS

Upper School Analytical Writing Upper School Studio Art Intensive Middle & Upper School Video Animation Middle School Model United Nations Middle School Creative Nonfiction Writing Grades 6–8 Middle School Math Entering Pre-Algebra & Algebra 1 Middle School Math Grades 5–6 Lower School Math & Writing Grades 3–4 STEAM: Rocketry & More!

Coding in Scratch, Swift & More!

35 BEACHSIDE AVENUE WESTPORT, CT 06880-9906

GFA ENGAGES STUDENTS AS PARTNERS IN AN INNOVATIVE, INCLUSIVE, AND GLOBALLY MINDED COMMUNITY TO PREPARE THEM FOR A LIFE OF PURPOSE. REGISTER ONLINE AT GFACADEMY.ORG/SUMMER