GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MAY | JUNE 2018 43 T herearealotofopportunitiesforkidstostayphysicallyactive over the summer months – sports camps, swimming, water sports and frisbee on the beach – but are your kids keep- ing their brains active? Deann Badura, Director of Development and Public Relations at Fairhill School, says, “Only a few short days until summer and all it entails: sunscreen, swimming, bike rides, sleepovers, late mornings, vacation and of course reading.  Though we all cherish the summer months as a time to rest and recharge, it is essential for our students to avoid the ‘summer slide.’”  Christina C. Tipton of Fusion Academy points out, “Research has shown that keeping the brain active in the summer sets up academic self-confi- dence, which is key to performance.” What often sets apart summer enrichment programs is that teach- ers recognize students need some down time and make accommo- dations to ensure kids are getting the academics they need in an environment that’s designed to keep them engaged. Here’s just a sampling of some summer programs you may want to consider. EXPLORE HORIZONS Between summer camps, vacations and time at the pool, you’re go- ing to want a summer learning program that fits within your plan for the months ahead. That’s why Explore Horizons offers sessions onadrop-inbasiswithnoneedtoschedule.Thisflexibilityisperfect for balancing all those other summer activities while still ensuring academic maintenance and growth. Not to mention, their included specialist courses give your child the chance to engage in group- based collaborative learning with new peers in their area. Two to three hours per week in subject-focused learning can prevent sum- mer learning loss. For more information, go to explore-horizons. com/summer-learning/. FAIRHILL SCHOOL Fairhill staff believes that to keep your child’s brain active and to continue building literacy skills, every student should participate in summer reading programs. The school offers courses for their own students and non-Fairhill students to join them for three weeks of activelearningandenrichment. Summerisatimetotrynewthings, sharpen skills, be creative, build confidence, think outside the box and make new friends! Summer at Fairhill helps students achieve and develop academic skills in the areas of reading, math, language arts, STEM, study skills, mental and physical wellness, fine arts and more! The Summer at Fairhill program draws on the strength of Fairhill’s exceptional faculty. All classes are small, allowing teachers to guide each student to successful completion of each course. This success leads to increased confidence, which then leads to improved performance overall – to infinity and beyond! Whether you need a high school credit course, academic remediation or are seeking an active and engaging elementary program for your child, come expe- rience Summer at Fairhill and see why Fairhill is the difference. For more information, visit fairhill.org/academics/summer-school/. “Though we all cherish the summer months as a time to rest and recharge, it is essential for our students to avoid the ‘summer slide.’” - Deann Badura, Fairhill School