NEW FOR 2019!
MORE LEARNING, MORE PROJECTS, MORE FUN!
The learning never stops at Advantage STEAM & Reading Program! Kids ages 6 to 9 will immerse themselves in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Plus there’s tutoring in reading, when needed, to make all the other subjects more accessible. This new program delivers:
CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
- East Side – Roosevelt Island Racquet Club, easy to reach by tram, subway, ferry or car
- West Side – The Beacon School in midtown
HERE ARE EVEN MORE BENEFITS THAT MAKE US THE BEST SUMMER STEAM & READING PROGRAM IN NYC!
TEAMWORK
Kids collaborate around weekly themes to build models, explore design, craft a play & more
SKILLS
Develop or improve on problem-solving, critical thinking, creative thinking, risk-taking and – of course – making new friends!
ENRICHMENT
Learning, discovery and fun help children tap into their own potential…building confidence and firing up the imagination
INSPIRATION
Guest speakers bring fun surprises, showing girls and boys careers that may be new to them
LITERACY
Better reading and writing skills connect students to new ideas, new worlds and new ways to express themselves
FLEXIBILITY
Choose what works for you—a single week or more
CHOICE
2 great NYC locations—The Beacon School in midtown West and Roosevelt Island, an easy tram, ferry, subway or car ride away
SUPPORT
Small class size means customized coaching, like tutoring in reading when needed
CAMP ACTIVITIES
There’s always something new to learn, discover, read, write—and enjoy!
- Reading
- Writing
- Building models
- Exploring design
- Enjoying music
- Collaborating on projects
- Expressing new ideas
- Thinking creatively & critically
| HALF DAYS | |
| 9:00-9:15 | Check-in |
| 9:15-10:30 | STEAM and/or Reading project |
| 10:30-10:45 | Snack Break |
| 10:45-11:30 | STEAM and/or Reading project |
| 11:30-12:00 | Tennis Game and Point Play |
| Please note that this schedule represents a sample day and could change. | |
Flexible options for busy families!
At STEAM & Reading, we know you have a lot going on – all summer long! So we make it easy to include our program in your plans.
- Choose a single week
- Select multiple weeks and save
- Even add afternoons at Advantage Day Camp, creating full days of fun!
SCHEDULE & FEES
East Side/Roosevelt Island Sports Park – July 8 to August 20 – 6 weeks
West Side/The Beacon School – July 8 to August 20 – 6 weeks
| Camp runs Monday through Friday – 9am-12pm |
| $450 per week for one week |
| $415 per week for two to six weeks |
East Side/Roosevelt Island, email Chuck Russell [link to email] or call him at 212.935.0250
West Side/Manhattan Plaza, email Paul Fontana [link to email] or call him at 646.884.9649
FULL DAY OF FUN ADD-ON
After mornings at STEAM & Reading, your child can spend even more fun-filled time at Advantage Day Camp from noon to 4pm. Advantage Day Camp offers activities including sports, swimming, art and more! Lunch is included. Children at Beacon stay at Beacon High School. Children at Roosevelt Island Sports Park stay at the Sports Park. Full days of fun, all at discounted rates!
| Full day add-on | $350 per week |
Transportation – East Side/Roosevelt Island location
Door to door transportation – $250 per child per week / $160 per child per week, multiple children at one stop
WHAT TO BRING
No equipment needed – we provide everything for STEAM & Reading program. If your child is spending the afternoon at Advantage Day Camp, please bring a bathing suit, towel, a change of clothes and change if extra snacks or drinks are desired.
LEADERSHIP
Bob Ingersole heads program development for the Advantage Summer programs. He has deep experience in the tennis industry, as well as a Diploma of Education and Certificate of Teaching from the Australian Board of Education.After 13 years as Tennis Director at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club and 14 as Tennis Director at The West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Bob knows first-hand what it takes to develop, mentor and guide young boys and girls toward achieving their goals – on the court and off.
He is delighted to help us introduce the Advantage STEAM and Reading Program.
