Overview  

Challenge & Champions has been selected as one of 10 national finalists in the Excellence in Summer Learning Programs competition!

CHALLENGE & CHAMPIONS is a 3 week program of academic, social and fitness instruction for rising 6th-8th graders. The goal of C&C is to provide an enrichment curriculum that teaches academic skills and content, independent learning skills, physical education skills, social problem-solving behaviors, and habits that will promote health and fitness. The program is appropriate for both average and advanced learners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

The curriculum of C&C is based on principles of early adolescent development that emphasize integrated learning experiences during this period of rapid, cognitive, social and physical exploration and growth. It employs research-based methods of instruction.

Learning for School

C&C teaches skills and strategies for successful, independent learning within academic content that is stimulating and enriching. Students will benefit from the organization, study and time management skills they can use in their classes next school year. The small class size allows for frequent interaction between teachers and students as they work together to apply new skills to academic content.

Learning for Life

Throughout the day, students learn many positive social behaviors related to forming and maintaining relationships, assertiveness in problem solving and responsibility. Value is placed on respect for the individual.

Learning for Health

In C&C, each participant develops physical skills through a wide variety of group and individual sports activities. The emphasis is on life-long fitness behaviors and feelings of physical well being.