Summer Academy is to provide students with intensive academic, social, and emotional preparation to facilitate their successful transition to the next grade level. Location The Summer Academy takes place at Radford University, located 36 miles from Roanoke, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia.
Transportation is provided.
Students are housed in Radford University residence halls, and most academic and recreational activities take place on the Radford campus or at Selu, which is the university's nature conservancy. All meals are prepared by Radford University's food service. The administrative staff and teaching staff of the Summer Academy are composed primarily of Fairfax County Public Schools teachers and administrators and Radford University faculty. Radford University students serve as counselors and activity directors. Cost The Summer Academy is a free summer enrichment program sponsored by the College Partnership Program and Fairfax County Public Schools.