2023 Summer Journeys

See below for a list of programs offered through Summer Journeys for 2023.

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Math Tutoring
Peer Leadership
Summer Virtual Field Trips
Camp Hallett – now expanded to two locations and three age ranges
K-3 Tutoring Sessions
Writer’s Workshop
Yoga for Kids
Skip into Second Grade
Math is Marvelous
ENL Enrichment
Live in Color Art

Math Tutoring

Enhance math skills and prepare for 5th grade with individual or small group tutoring.

Please complete this form to secure a spot

  • Offered virtually
  • Students entering Grade 5
  • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Runs for 3 weeks
  • Facilitated by Meghan Bowers (bowersm@troycsd.org)

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Peer Leadership

Peer leadership will include peer support and counseling to promote positive mental health through the use of crafts, including vision boards.

Please complete this form to secure a spot

  • Offered In-Person at Troy High School
  • Grades 8-12
  • Mondays, Wednesdays
  • Runs for 5 weeks
  • Facilitated by Nicole Carey (careyni@troycsd.org)

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Summer Virtual Field Trips

Virtual field trips will explore many different topics, such as different careers, science and social study topics, arts, space, and more. Trips to places like space, the zoo, farms, planetariums, The Great Wall of China, and even Disney!

Please complete this form to secure a spot

  • Offered virtually
  • Grades 3-5
  • Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Runs for 5 weeks
  • Facilitated by Autumn Davis (sabatha@troycsd.org)

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Camp Hallett – now expanded to two locations and three age ranges

Camp Hallett is an intramural program that encourages teamwork, conflict resolution, relationship building and leadership skills.

Please complete this form to secure a spot

  • Offered in-person at Griswold Heights and The Catherine Sweeney Apartments
  • Grades 2-3 (facilitated by Alison DiScanio – discanioa@troycsd.org)
  • Grades 4-5 (facilitated by Victoria Hallett – hallettv@troycsd.org)
  • Grades 6-8 (facilitated by Dan Savaria – savariad@troycsd.org)
  • Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
  • Runs for 5 weeks

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K-3 Tutoring Sessions

Enhance English Language Arts and Math skills with individual or small group tutoring.

Please complete this form to secure a spot

  • Offered virtually
  • Grades K-3
  • Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Runs for 6 weeks
  • Facilitated by Stephanie Cahill (cahills@troycsd.org)

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Writer’s Workshop

The study of writing prompts and examples of works from famous authors will guide students in creating writing pieces of their own.

Please complete this form to secure a spot

  • Offered virtually
  • Grades 6-12
  • Mondays, Wednesdays
  • Runs for 3 weeks
  • Facilitated by Rebecca Rifenberg (rifenbergr@troycsd.org)

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Yoga for Kids

Simple and fun yoga moves for kids, incorporating recognition and regulation of emotions. Using techniques to calm and relax their minds and bodies. Each class will focus on a different emotion and incorporate that into the instruction.

Please complete this form to secure a spot

  • Offered virtually
  • Grades 1-5
  • Tuesdays, Thursdays
  • Runs for 3 weeks
  • Facilitated by Rebecca Rifenberg (rifenbergr@troycsd.org)

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Skip into Second Grade

Enhance English Language Arts and Math skills with individual or small group tutoring.

Please complete this form to secure a spot

  • Offered virtually
  • Students entering Grade 2
  • Mondays ,Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
  • Runs for 6 weeks
  • Facilitated by Emily Scheiba (scheibae@troycsd.org)

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Math is Marvelous

Small group math sessions to practice math strategies and critical thinking skills.

Please complete this form to secure a spot

  • Offered virtually
  • Grades 2-5
  • Thursdays
  • Runs for 3 weeks
  • Facilitated by Tina Dzialo (dzialot@troycsd.org)

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ENL Enrichment

Please complete this form to secure a spot

  • Offered virtually
  • Grades 3 and 4
  • Wednesdays and Thursdays
  • Runs for 4 weeks
  • Facilitated by Maryann Lazurus (lazurusm@troycsd.org)

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Live in Color Art

Do you love to paint, draw, build and create? Are you in love with bright colors, patterns and designs? This art club will explore influential artists of all different backgrounds with a hands-on workshop model where students will make these unique styles come alive in their own creations.

Please complete this form to secure a spot

  • Offered in person at TMS
  • Grades 5 & 6
  • Thursdays
  • Runs for four weeks
  • Facilitated by Nellie Barker (barkern@troycsd.org)

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