The Southport School 2026 Summer Academic Program provides evidence-based support for all public and private school students entering grades 1–9 who are not achieving their full potential or have a language-based learning difference or ADHD. New this year is a Decoding Workshop for students in grades 6-9 who are underperforming in encoding and decoding.
Taught by The Southport School’s expert teaching staff, this extended learning opportunity offers individualized, grade-appropriate, research-backed approaches, including the Orton-Gillingham Approach, Lindamood-Bell’s Visualizing and Verbalizing®, The Southport CoLAB’s Executive Function Blueprint, The Writing Revolution®, and assistive technology.
Wakeman Boys & Girls Club offers an afternoon of summer camp fun for families looking for a full-day experience for their children.
Program Dates: July 6 - July 31 (2-and 4-week sessions available)
Ages: Students entering grades 1-9
A 10% early bird discount is available on applications received through March 27.
A 10% sibling discount is available for families who enroll multiple children. Restrictions apply.
The Southport School is an independent day school for grades 2-8 that provides a “more than” school experience to students with language-based learning differences, like dyslexia and attention issues by providing a nurturing environment that embraces each student's unique potential. Through our specialized curriculum and world class faculty trained in research and evidence based learning, we empower students to become independent, lifelong learners who thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Now enrolling for the 2026 Summer Academic Program for grades 1-9!
Our campus, located in the heart of Southport, CT, creates transformative learning experiences for 125 students in grades 2-8 from neighboring Connecticut and New York communities.
To inquire or schedule a campus tour, please email admissions@southportschool.org
Business Review
"The Southport School is a place where cerebrodiverse students are understood, feel they belong, and are celebrated for their unique strengths. Here, parents find a supportive community of peers and professionals. As a mom and someone who struggled with learning differences as a student, I appreciate the difference that our world-class faculty and staff, trained in the latest research and evidence-based approaches to learning, make in the lives of our students. Their passion is evident throughout our school. I invite you to experience it for yourself and look forward to learning about your student and helping you determine if The Southport School is the next step in their learning journey." ~ Samantha Berg
Director, Student Enrollment Management
