Preparation for school in the fall Many classes may be offered for the purpose of preparing students to return to their home schools in the fall. Study Skills is a popular course provided by many programs. Students with greater English fluency who seek an academic challenge might be interested in the five-week session at the Loomis Chaffee School near Hartford, Connecticut. Summer at Loomis Chaffee involves more than study, with dormitory life, sports, activities and weekend excursions, designed to promote meaningful contact with U.S. and other international students. Recreation There are, also, several recreational programs and specialty camps to choose from.
Many recreational programs take advantage of their beautiful locations.
Whether you choose lake regions, ocean settings, alpine mountains, or desert floors, recreational programs across the United States offer a variety of activities. Canoeing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, sailing, swimming, archery, arts and crafts, and wilderness camping are available at most of the recreation camps. Sports camps offer intensive weekly skill building tips. Some sports camps offer instruction from professional athletes. There are several programs offering instruction in basketball, soccer, tennis, wrestling, fencing, baseball, golf, hockey, and many other sports.