Below is a list of workshops offered by Green Ivy during the summer of 2010.
High School Summer Workshops
Middle School Summer Workshops
High School Summer Workshops
Intensive SAT Prep - $895
The Intensive SAT Prep course is a three-week introduction to the three sections of the SAT Reasoning test - Critical Reading, Math and Writing. In a small workshop setting, students learn the basic strategies for each section and then take a full-length practice test at the end of each week to determine their personal baseline.
| Monday, June 14th – Friday, July 2nd from 9:00 – 11:00am (Mon-Thurs), 9:00 – 1:00pm (Friday) - FULL | |
| Monday, July 12th – Friday, July 30th from 9:00 – 11:00am (Mon-Thurs), 9:00 – 1:00pm (Friday) |
Academic Writing Workshop - $225
Over the course of four days, this workshop focuses on helping high schoolers improve their narrative, poetic, expository, and persuasive writing styles through individual and partner activities as well as group brainstorming sessions.
| Monday, June 21st – Thursday, June 24th from 12:00 – 2:00pm - FULL | |
| Monday, August 9th – Thursday, August 12th from 10:00 – 12:00pm- FULL |
Summer Reading Book Club - $300
Meeting every Tuesday night, this summer book club will provide students with a clear schedule in which to complete their summer reading requirements and take effective notes on each book. Students will also have the opportunity to brainstorm for their summer reading tests by writing proctored practice essays specific to their books
| Tuesday, July 6th – Tuesday, August 17th from 5:00 – 7:00pm (Meets weekly on Tuesdays). |
College Essay Intensive Boot Camp - $300
This intensive college essay writing course will push students to get ahead on brainstorming, outlining, and writing the CommonApp and UC college essays. The small group setting will allow for open brainstorming sessions in which the students will benefit from constructive feedback as they work on their essays.
| Mon, Aug. 2nd, Wed, Aug. 4th, Fri, Aug. 6th from 11:00 - 1:00pm |
Motivational Organization & Time Management Workshop - $105
Our specially designed workshop is a great way to calm students’ anxieties and allow them to develop skills to balance their schoolwork and outside activities. We offer this workshop in a small group setting, with a maximum of eight students per workshop.
Middle School Summer Workshops
Academic Writing Workshop - $225
Over the course of four days, this workshop focuses on helping middle schoolers improve their narrative, poetic, expository, and persuasive writing styles through individual and partner activities as well as group brainstorming sessions.
| Monday, June 21st – Thursday, June 24th from 2:30 – 4:30pm | |
| Monday, August 9th – Thursday, August 12th from 1:00 – 3:00pm |
Math Workshop (5th & 6th grades) - $225
This back-to-basics workshop for 5th and 6th graders will review concepts such as long division, percentages, ratios, proportions, and fractions to give students the confidence to excel in their math classes.
| Monday, July 19th – Thursday, July 22nd from 12:30 – 2:30 pm |
Math Workshop (7th & 8th grades) - $225
This workshop, designed specifically for 7th & 8th graders will cover pre-algebra and geometry review to help students get ready for high school.
| Monday, July 19th – Thursday, July 22nd from 3:00 – 5:00pm |
Creative Writing Workshop - $225
This engaging workshop is perfect for students who like to write and have creative imaginations! This four-day course will encourage students to explore various creative writing styles – from poetry, short stories, journaling, playwriting, and more!
| Monday, July 26th – Thursday, July 29th from 1:00 – 3:00pm |
Motivational Organization & Time Management Workshop - $105
Our specially designed workshop is a great way to calm students’ anxieties and allow them to develop skills to balance their schoolwork and outside activities. We offer this workshop in a small group setting, with a maximum of eight students per workshop.
| Monday, August 16th from 10:00 – 12:00pm - FULL | |
| Thursday, August 19th from 10:00 – 12:00pm - FULL | |
| Saturday, August 21st from 10:00 – 12:00pm - FULL | |
| Saturday, August 28th from 10:00 – 12:00pm - FULL |
