ESL Summer Camp
English language development summer camp available in half-day and full-day options, focusing on reading, vocabulary, speaking, writing, and academic confidence.
Who This Is For
Students in Grades 2–8 who are English language learners, recently arrived in the US, or whose English isn't keeping up with their grade level. Also a great choice for students whose home language is Mandarin or another non-English language and who would benefit from intensive English exposure during the summer.
Course Content
Daily structure rotates through speaking practice, reading passage work, writing tasks, and vocabulary in context, all in English, but with bilingual support available when a student is stuck. Full-Day version adds afternoon reinforcement: independent reading, longer writing assignments, and conversation games designed to push students past the 'I understand but I can't say it' wall.
Class Format & Structure
7 weeks, July 6 – August 21, 2026. Half-Day: 9AM–12PM. Full-Day: 9AM–4PM. Both options run Monday through Friday. Tuition is reviewed during your free consultation.
Program Highlights
- Pure English-language development focus across the whole summer
- Half-Day (9AM–12PM) and Full-Day (9AM–4PM) options
- Reading, vocabulary, speaking, and writing drilled every day
- Academic English confidence building before the new school year
- 7-week summer program
- Grades 2 to 8, grouped by proficiency level
- Many families see real conversational confidence by week 4
Learning Objectives
- Develop English language skills intensively over the summer
- Improve reading, vocabulary, and speaking in English
- Build academic confidence for the upcoming school year
- Get students unstuck on the specific things blocking their English
Questions Parents Ask Us
How is this different from the regular ESL course?
Regular ESL is once a week during the school year. This summer course is daily and intensive for 7 weeks straight. That volume of exposure is what makes summer ESL camp work.
My child speaks English at school but not at home. Is this for them?
Yes, students who 'function' in English but lack confidence often grow the most in this format. Daily speaking is the difference.
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Want more details on this program?
Book a free 25-minute consultation, call us, or chat with the ToIvy Assistant for placement and scheduling.