At camp, they are challenged to work together to solve problems placed before them by the camp leader. They develop a belief that great things can be accomplished as a team that an individual cannot achieve alone. Fourth graders go on an extended trip to the mountains of North Carolina. Fifth graders have an extended time at the same facility, spending three days and nights working on leadership, team building, and pushing limitations they had imposed on themselves. They leave with the knowledge that they are leaders capable of accomplishing nearly anything individually and together as a team.
Students receive special services in small group settings to boost their learning experiences.
The lessons build on children's strengths and develop their ability to use strategies for reading and writing. The goal for each child is to be able to function independently in the classroom. Students read many little books on their reading level to build fluency and confidence. They write simple stories as they learn to hear sounds in words and use mechanics in writing. This is a short-term intervention program lasting from 12 to 20 weeks.