Summer at Oakland

Oakland’s five-week summer camp is well-suited for students who have learning differences, need an academic boost, or an individualized learning plan.

Our program combines an intensive academic program with the joys of traditional summer fun to ensure your child not only stays on track, but also has a leg up when he or she returns to school next fall.

June 24 - July 24

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

program highlights

  • Daily 1:1 instruction period

  • Small class sizes

  • Intensive reading instruction

  • Reading, English or phonics, and math

  • Horseback riding

  • Swimming lessons

  • Science and nature

  • Art

  • Archery, soccer, basketball and more

Who May Apply

  • Boys and girls

  • Elementary through ninth grade students; must be at least 9 years of age to board

  • With average or above-average intelligence

  • With or without learning or attention issues

  • Who would benefit from an academic boost or individualized instruction

  • Oakland is not appropriate for students with severe behavioral or emotional issues

For students enrolled in the year-round program, summer at Oakland is a required part of the 180-day school year.

Reading Support

Oakland's highly acclaimed early literacy learning strategies support non-readers or students reading significantly behind grade level. The curriculum focuses on decoding and word recognition so children learn basic skills and gain confidence in reading.

Three Oakland campers happily swim up to the side of the pool.

2024 Key Dates

First Day of Summer Camp: Monday, June 24

Last Day of Summer Camp: Wednesday, July 24

Parent Conferences Offered: Thursday, July 25 & Friday, July 26


SPACE IS LIMITED! PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO RETURNING STUDENTS AND THEIR SIBLINGS. TO START THE 2024 SUMMER CAMP APPLICATION PROCESS, CONTACT US AT 434.293.9059 OR INFORMATION@OAKLANDSCHOOL.NET.