Our Program
It’s all about reading, writing, math, and FUN at Hill Summer!
Join us for a summer educational experience, helping to keep up skills, fill-in learning gaps, and creating a community of learners for rising 1st-8th grade students. By learning in a 4:1 student-teacher ratio environment, students get the attention they need to build confidence and feel ready for the next school year.
Hill’s Orton-Gillingham based methodology teaches core reading skills, focusing on decoding, fluency, and comprehension.
Instruction is tailored to the individual learner, ensuring everyone gets what they need and encouraging confidence!
Hill’s writing methodology supports students as they build writing skills, including spelling and writing mechanics.
Summer teachers break down the writing process, supporting students through each stage.
Core math skills are taught using a multi-sensory approach to build and sustain math skills.
From accessing math facts, thinking flexibly about numbers, and problem solving, students gain practice and understanding that will support them during the school year.
Hill Summer is a program students look forward to every year, getting the opportunity to grow in an environment ideal for learning.
Add to that daily recess, no homework, popsicles, and community projects, and you’ve got an ideal summer waiting!
Program Details
Hill Summer 2025
Dates: June 23 – July 25, 2025 (off 7/4)
Times: 8:30-11:30AM or 12:30-3:30PM
Cost: $3,275
Grade Range: Rising 1-8
Additional Program Highlights
Students attend either Hill’s morning (8:30 – 11:30 am) or afternoon (12:30 – 3:30 pm) session. A typical day includes:
- 15-minute drop-off window
- 50-minute class
- 50-minute class
- 15-min recess break
- 50-minute class
After their session ends, they can relax and enjoy the rest of their day without any homework to complete!
Families can create a full-day summer program by signing up for Durham Academy’s programs at a discounted rate.
- Transportation and lunch supervision are provided.
- More details about program options to come!
All Hill Summer faculty are licensed and highly trained in Hill Methodology and other research-based strategies. They receive ongoing support and mentoring throughout the summer. Summer faculty include both current Hill teachers, as well as local teachers.
Summer program students love getting to know friends from other schools, strengthening their academic skills and building self-confidence during social time. Hill Summer students know that games, celebrating successes, and popsicles are a big part of the experience!
Stay tuned for future program announcements.
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