For families of Gordon students

For children, summer can mean two and half months away from the structure of the school day, and extra time for play with family and friends. 

Summer is also the time for students to maintain and strengthen academic skills so that they return to school in September ready to fully engage in the classroom. 

Gordon provides several resources to support learning during the summer. Gordon's child by child approach to supporting students means there is a menu of options to meet them where they are academically.

Summer camps
Gordon's day camps are grounded in the school's mission, and staffed by faculty and alumni who understand Gordon's tradition of joyful learning. From the outdoor nature explorations happening among the youngest campers, to the imaginative writing and teambuilding of the Middle School creative arts programs, Summer at Gordon keeps children learning every day, all summer long. Learn more at www.gordonschool.org/summer

Readlouds
Gordon built a substantial library of readaloud videos when learning was online in the spring of 2020, and those stories - and those Gordon faculty - are still available for your young child to connect with. They are at www.gordonschool.org/readalouds - enter the password readalouds and explore!

Summer math and reading
Starting in the first grade, all students receive work designed to keep young minds active during the summer break. Curated reading lists for each grade are assembled by Frances Martindale and math activities are provided by faculty. This work can be downloaded using the links to the right (on a PC) or below (on a phone or tablet). Email Mr Griffin at ggriffin@gordonschool.org to have printouts of the work mailed to you. 

Clinics
Gordon holds academic clinics on campus each summer. Beginning in the spring, faculty recommend these clinics for students who may need additional support before the school year begins. The clinics take place at the end of August.

Adults are learning, too
Faculty and twelve-month staff are on campus all summer, collaborating on plans and preparations for next year. Gordon also hosts meetings, retreats and workshops each summer, too; this year, educators from across New England are coming to the inaugural Institute for New Teachers of Color in Independent Schools.