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American Government (For Credit)

Dates: June 2-27, 2025
Price: $3,830 (4 Week Program)
Instructor: Dr. Marjorie Chiarolanzio

This course studies the formal and informal structures of government and the processes of the American political system, introducing students to key political ideas, institutions, policies, roles, and behaviors that characterize the political structure of the United States. The American Government course includes studying general concepts used to interpret the US government and politics and the analysis of specific examples of historical and contemporary policy decisions. Students will creatively reintegrate their knowledge through hands-on experiences driven by research, collaboration, and technology. Various assessments will test understanding of content.

Oxbridge Academy students who complete a for-credit summer course will receive a letter grade and course credit on their Oxbridge transcript.

  • Grades: 10 - 12
  • 6/2 - 6/27
  • 8:30AM - 3:00PM

Creative Writing (For Credit)

Dates: June 2-27, 2025
Price: $3,830 (4 Week Program)
Instructor: Lily Jurskis

What makes writing good? How do stories impact me? How do I tell my story? Am I empowered to write? This course will guide students through these questions, exploring and introducing the world of poetry and creative writing through a series of thematic sessions. Students will look at topics like love, nature, music, art, death, and political life, exploring them creatively, emotionally, and philosophically. In a world that is increasingly difficult to process, with teen mental health the worst it has been in history, this is a class that seeks to discuss and discover sources of meaning and critical thought. Creative writing is presented not as something inaccessible but rather as one of the richest ways of processing what it means to be a human being and how to fully engage with the nuances of academia and young adulthood. Activities include free-writing and sharing stories, debating the literary merit of both Taylor Swift and ChatGPT, and accessing storytelling with art. The course is additionally constructed to inspire a love and curiosity of writing, transforming it from something distant and inaccessible to fun and achievable. At the end of the class, students will have one, complete polished work of writing in their form/genre of choice.
Prerequisites: English 1 and English 2
Requirement: Composition Book

Oxbridge Academy students who complete a for-credit summer course will receive a letter grade and course credit on their Oxbridge transcript.

  • Grades: 9 - 12
  • 6/2 - 6/27
  • 8:30AM - 3:00PM

Financial Markets I and II (For Credit)

Dates: June 9 – July 3, 2025
Price: $3,830 (4 Week Program)
Instructor: Rob Frackelton

This course provides a foundation for learning about financial markets. Students will explore the fundamentals of money markets, foreign exchange, bonds, stocks, options, and futures. A particular emphasis will be placed on how financial markets work and their impact on the economy. Students will also learn about fundamental and technical analysis. In this interactive course, students will manage a mock portfolio with several financial instruments to gain first-hand experience with investing.

Oxbridge Academy students who complete a for-credit summer course will receive a letter grade and course credit on their Oxbridge transcript.

  • Grades: 10 - 12
  • 6/9 - 7/3
  • 8:30AM - 3:00PM

Flight Training/Simulator Flying (Not For Credit)

Dates: June 23-27, 2025
Price: $495/week
Instructor: Frank LoPresti

This course will take students through the primary flight training process, from pre-flight to mastering the maneuvers necessary to pass the Private Pilot check-ride. We will start with the basics, understanding how the airplane functions and is controlled with the primary and secondary flight controls. As students progress, they will gain an understanding of the instruments and controls in the cockpit, empowering them to navigate the skies confidently. By the end of the class, all students will be able to describe and use all the instruments and controls in the cockpit and be able to taxi and fly the traffic pattern at both controlled and non-controlled airports.

  • Grades: 9 - 12
  • 6/23 - 6/27
  • 8:30AM - 12:00PM

Honors Geometry (For Credit)

Dates: June 2-27, 2025
Price: $3,830 (4 Week Program)
Instructor: Rochain Burrell

This course will develop students’ understanding of geometric relationships and logic that can be used to solve a variety of real-world and mathematical problems. Honors Geometry covers topics including but not limited to geometric structure, congruence, similarity, and measurement. Students will complete proofs to improve their deductive reasoning skills. This course will build upon the Algebra 1 curriculum and is essential to further instruction in Algebra 2, Precalculus, and beyond.
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Requirement: Scientific Calculator

Oxbridge Academy students who complete a for-credit summer course will receive a letter grade and course credit on their Oxbridge transcript.

  • Grades: 9 - 12
  • 6/2 - 6/27
  • 8:30AM - 3:00PM

Honors Statistics and Probability (For Credit)

Dates: June 2-27, 2025
Price: $3,830 (4 Week Program)
Instructor: Scott Leljedal

This course will give students the skills to understand the data and statistics they encounter daily. This course explores all areas of statistics, such as different ways to display data, measures of center and variability, normal distribution, linear regression, experimental design, random variables, and sampling distributions. Students will also explore probability, including finding compound and conditional probabilities. Students will learn how to conclude data through confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Students will be challenged to synthesize and apply the material beyond the examples discussed in class.
Prerequisites: Honors Algebra II or PreCalculus
Requirement: TI-84 Calculator

Oxbridge Academy students who complete a for-credit summer course will receive a letter grade and course credit on their Oxbridge transcript.

  • Grades: 9 - 12
  • 6/2 - 6/27
  • 8:30AM - 3:00PM

Middle School Readiness Program (Not For Credit)

Dates: June 30 – July 3, 2025 (4 Day Week)
Price: $495/week
Instructor: Dr. Marjorie Chiarolanzio

The Middle School Readiness Program is a comprehensive summer course designed to prepare students for middle school’s academic, social, and organizational demands. Through engaging activities and structured lessons, students will gain confidence, build essential skills, and feel well-equipped to start the school year on the right foot. This program blends academic preparation with interactive learning experiences.

  • Grades: 6
  • 6/30 - 7/3
  • 8:30AM - 1:00PM

Middle School Summer Theater Intensive (Not For Credit)

Dates: June 2-13, 2025
Price: $910 (2 Week Program)
Instructor: Jacobi Howard

The Middle School Summer Theatre Intensive is a dynamic two-week program designed to ignite creativity, foster collaboration, and prepare students for the next level of theatrical performance. Open to rising middle school students, this program serves as both a creative outlet and a bridge to our upper school theatre program, introducing participants to the rigor and artistry of high school productions.

  • Grades: 6 - 8
  • 6/2 - 6/13
  • 8:30AM - 2:30PM

Model UN Bootcamp (Not For Credit)

Dates: May 27-30, 2025 (4 Day Week)
Price: $495/week
Instructor: Dr. Marjorie Chiarolanzio

Travel into the world of Model UN, U.S. politics, and global issues! Students will enhance their debate and leadership skills while exploring the globe with new friends. This Model UN Boot camp is packed with interactive MUN simulations on diverse topics, public speaking labs, fun trivia and improv games, and engaging lessons. The session will culminate with a mock committee where students will represent a country, deliver a compelling opening speech, engage in dynamic debates, and collaborate with peers to draft a resolution. By the end of the session, students will be inspired to make a difference in the world and ready to excel in MUN at their high school and beyond, into their college life.

  • Grades: 9 - 12
  • 5/27 - 5/30
  • 8:30AM - 1:00PM

SAT/ACT Test Prep Math – AM (Not For Credit)

Dates: June 2-20, 2025 (3 Week Program)
Price: $1,100
Instructor: Lindsay Rosado

This course equips students with the strategies, skills, and confidence needed to excel on both exams. In this fast-paced, results-driven boot camp, students will receive expert instruction in all components of the mathematics sections of the SAT and ACT. Our experienced instructor will guide students through essential test-taking strategies, time-management techniques, and detailed reviews of practice questions. Monday-Thursday will focus on targeted instruction and skill-building exercises. On Friday, students can test their skills with full-length, timed practice tests that simulate the actual SAT and ACT experience. Students will receive detailed analysis and feedback to continue their growth.

Math Section
– Algebra: Solving linear equations, working with inequalities, and understanding functions and their graphs.
– Problem-Solving and Data Analysis: Interpreting data from tables, charts, and graphs and solving word problems related to real-life scenarios.
– Advanced Math Concepts: Tackling quadratic equations, exponents, polynomials, and rational expressions.
– Geometry: Understanding the properties of shapes, including angles, circles, and coordinate geometry, along with geometric problem-solving techniques.
– Trigonometry: Basic trigonometric concepts and applications (for the SAT) and advanced trigonometric problem-solving (for the ACT).

Prerequisites: Geometry

Required Supplies: The Princeton Review – Digital SAT Premium $25 SAT Prep Book, The Princeton Review – ACT Prep $25  ACT Prep Book, TI–84 Calculator (or equivalent) $115 TI-84 Plus CE, 3 Ring Binder, Paper, Pens, Pencils

  • Grades: 9 - 12
  • 6/2 - 6/20
  • 8:30 - 10:30AM

SAT/ACT Test Prep Reading and Writing – PM (Not For Credit)

Dates: June 2-20, 2025 (3 Week Program)
Price: $1,100
Teacher: Lily Jurskis

This intensive boot camp is designed to provide students with the strategies, skills, and confidence needed to excel on both the SAT and ACT. For both exams, students will receive expert instruction in all components of the language arts and reading sections. The course will explore the differences between the SAT and ACT, including test-day strategies, time management techniques, and detailed practice question reviews.

Most class time will focus on hands-on practice and reading skills that extend beyond test preparation. Students will receive personalized analysis and feedback to support their growth. Classes will be held Monday through Thursday, with targeted instruction and skill-building exercises. On Fridays, students will take full-length, timed practice tests to simulate actual test-day conditions.

Language/Reading Section Topics:
– Language Usage/Mechanics: Punctuation, grammar, verb agreement, word/phrase replacement, and sentence structure.
– Rhetorical Skills: Identifying the author’s purpose and tone, choosing appropriate sentences and word placement, improving style and clarity.
– Production of Writing: Topic development, material relevance, organization, unity, and cohesion.

Prerequisites: Completion of English 1

Required Supplies:
– The Princeton ReviewDigital SAT Premium Prep ($25 SAT prep book)
– The Princeton ReviewACT Prep ($25 ACT prep book)
– 3-ring binder, loose-leaf paper, pens, and pencils

  • Grades: 9 - 12
  • 6/2 - 6/20
  • 10:45AM - 12:45PM

Summer Finance Experience (Not For Credit)

Dates: May 27 – June 6, 2025
Price: $1,050
Instructor: Rob Frackelton

The Oxbridge Summer Finance Experience is a two-week immersive program into the world of finance. Learn the basics of financial analysis and explore the areas of wealth management, hedge funds, private equity, and more. Students will hear from finance professionals and visit local firms to get an idea of what a career in finance might entail. Come experience “Wall Street South” for yourself this summer.

  • Grades: 10 - 12
  • 5/27 - 6/6
  • 8:30AM - 3:00PM