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Summer Programming

Enrollment is now open! 

 

Our summer programs include the Early Learners Social Intensive Group, Executive Functioning Bootcamp, and High School Social Summit. 

Space is limited. In prior years, our programs have been oversubscribed. Early sign-up is recommended.  

Partial payment for summer programs are due upon sign-up to secure placement (see specifics below)

Social Learning Target Skills

Build Situational Awareness and understand the impact of behaviors on others and self.

Use and read facial expressions
Use purposeful eye gaze for “thinking about others”
Understanding sensory needs

Language Organization- Develop purposeful use of social narrative for connecting with others and expressing oneself clearly and succinctly

Practice conversation elements: Initiate, Maintain Topic, Topic Switching, Turn Taking,
Pleasantries of
Conversation, Monitor Talk Time, Close Conversation
Attention to the features of Speech: Rate, Tone, Volume, Articulation
Self Advocacy & Self Talk

Identify/appreciate/accept the perspective of another (Theory of Mind)

Problem Solving – Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (Size of the Problem)
Emotional Regulation – Zones of Regulation (Size of the Reaction)
Executive functioning for social/academic success (Initiation, Attention, Planning, Organization,
Task Completion, Working Memory, Mindfulness)
Early Learners Program

Early Learners Social Intensive Camp

Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM: 

  • Week 1:  June 23- 26, 2025
  • Week 2:  July 14- 17, 2025
  • Week 3: July 21- 24, 2025
  • Week 4:  July 28- 31, 2025

Participants: 4 – 8 years old (through entering Grade 3)

Limit 8 participants per week; minimum 4 participants per week

*Enrollment is based on a like-minded peer fit. Students new to The Ely Center, LLC will need to follow the application process.

    Tuition:

    • $1,500/week; sign up for as many weeks as you’d like
    • $500 nonrefundable deposit due upon enrollment 
    • Entire balance due June 1, 2025

    This functional play-based literacy program is geared toward learners who experience challenges within social interactions.

    Social Learning sessions focus on:

    Building friendships
    Social exploring
    Emotional regulation

    Learning objectives are achieved through hands-on play and thematic-based learning. Each week will include themed days (i.e. outer space, camping, under the sea). 4-hour sessions will comprise forming a group plan, activity/craft, group play, sensory time, and developing situational awareness for interactive play with peers.

    Social & Executive Functioning Bootcamp

     

    Offered to students entering grades 4-8 as they prepare for the transition back to school.

    Minimum of 4 participants; Maximum of 12.

    Dates: August 18-21, 2025 (Monday – Thursday)

    Time:  9:30 am – 3:30 pm

    Cost:  $2,200 Tuition + $75 cash activities fee (bring cash on the first day) 

    ($500 nonrefundable deposit due upon enrollment; entire balance due June 1, 2025)

     

    This functional social experience program is geared toward learners who need more support in Executive Functions (planning, initiating, following through to completion, self-awareness, self-talk & organization) and for whom social interactions can be tricky.

    The mid-August program is designed also to consider and celebrate the process of going back to school. Through natural context learning, students prepare to be their best academic and social selves on the 1st day of school and every day! Activities are functional social experiences with an emphasis on mindfulness, self-esteem, and FUN! Participants build and take home a visual tool kit/binder to carry over the skills taught and support their learning.

    Executive Functioning Bootcamp
    Summer Programming Overview

    High School Social Summit

    Students entering 8th grade through transitioning beyond high school.

    Week 1

    Monday, June 30 – Wednesday, July 2, 2025 (9:30 am – 3:30 pm)

    Cost = $1,650

    Week 2

    Monday, July 7th – Thursday, July 10th, 2025 (9:30 am – 3:30 pm)

    Cost = $2,200

     Tuition Details:   

    • Week 1: $1,650 + $75 cash activities fee (bring activities fee on the first day of attendance) 
    • Week 2: $2,200 + $75 cash activities fee  (bring activities fee on the first day of attendance) 
    • $500 nonrefundable deposit due upon enrollment 
      • Entire balance due June 1, 2025 
    • Maximum 12 participants; minimum 4 participants
    • Please enroll early to ensure a spot in the individualized small group program.
    • Join us for one or both weeks! 

    Target Participant: Entering Grade 8 through High School Transition age

    • High-functioning individuals who struggle with social interaction and are working on some or all of the following Social Learning objectives.

    This functional outing-based program offers guided social interaction practice through fun natural context experiences. Seeking individuals who are eager to engage with peers and want to fine-tune and practice social interactions and executive functions while doing things with like-minded peers.

    Participants will plan and execute outings, experience downtime hangouts, engage with like-minded peers, and build friendships in a therapeutic coaching environment where being our best selves is the ultimate goal. The program is designed to teach, build, and reinforce executive function & social cognitive skills, and to address language organization and self-esteem utilizing a can-do approach.

    ***Please note that 1:1 (Speech, OT, and Mental Health) and group sessions will continue as available throughout Summer. Your clinician will be in touch with you regarding the summer schedule for your group and/or 1:1 session. Please reach out to office@elycenter.com if you have any questions or concerns.