Our Academic Skill Building & Advancement Program

Join in on the success that other students are experiencing through William Paterson University’s Academic Skill Building and Advancement Program! This immersive academic enhancement program allows students to thrive and sharpen the skills they learned during the school year. We offers both skill-building classes to help student catch up where needed in math and ELA, and advanced classes for student seeking a challenge this summer.  

The Academic Skill Building and Advancement Program establishes a foundation for social and academic success, allowing students to gain exposure to a diverse learning environment. The program’s foundation is built upon a cooperative-learning framework, which engages students in rich discussion and enriching activities. We offer students tools for success on their academic paths that culminates in your children thriving both socially and academically in the coming years!

Course Outcomes:

  • Development of math/reading skills students will use their whole lives
  • Meet students at their current math/reading levels and improve by the end of the course
  • Development of social and critical thinking skills—i.e. how to work through problems and develop solutions
  • Exposure to a variety of students from different backgrounds, allowing for appreciation of diversity and learning from different cultures
  • Increase academic edge to improve upon already developed skills
  • Opportunity to bridge the learning gaps that developed during Covid-19—both socially and academically

Students are asked to wear clothing that is comfortable and bring the following:

  • A bagged lunch (vending machines are available for drinks and snacks)
  • Water Bottle (the university has filling stations)
  • Enrichment items needed should students not wish to share:
    • Pencil and eraser
    • Colored Pencils
    • Notebook or loose leaf paper

This is an ideal program for working parents seeking a full-day camp, offering their children an academic edge. The program is scheduled to run Monday to Thursday, 9:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 4:00pm, beginning June 26th and ending August 10th, 2023.

Please be advised that before and after care for our Monday to Thursday academic programs (drop off times before 9:00am and pick up times after 4:00pm) is an additional fee and class times may vary, see our registration page for course specific information.

We will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in accordance with the University's 4th of July Observance.