The Seed
The Learning Institute was founded on the belief that children need a safe and nurturing place where they can learn without judgment or criticism. At our camp, every child belongs, every child is a cherished part of the program and every child’s contribution is valued. Since it is the child’s own ideas and individual expression that are important, the child gains a sense of ownership that makes learning exciting and fulfilling.

Camp Summerset welcomes all children (beginning kindergarten through fifth grade) with a wide range of abilities, learning styles and backgrounds. Our philosophy is that when learning is fun and happens in the right environment, a child will become a better reader and writer.

From the first day children enter the camp, they are respected and considered as the most important part of this learning journey. Guided by teachers with master’s degrees and a wealth of experience, campers learn to become ‘strategic’ readers and writers who are then able to generate this experience to life-long learning in and out of school.

We also honor and celebrate the parent/child relationship which is essential to all areas of development. The children, the teachers and the parents all journey together to make this a most unique and unforgettable experience. The many families who return every year are a testament to the camp’s success.

At the end of camp, excitement builds for the evening celebration picnic. This is truly a magical night where the children share their accomplishments. The evening is dedicated to acknowledging and enjoying all that the children have learned and created.

Since The Learning Institute was founded in 1991, our goal has remained the same; we seek to provide children with a summer experience that is fun, enjoyable and rewarding. It is our hope to stimulate a passion for reading and writing that will last a lifetime.

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