The deadline to enroll in the individualized intensive educational program is May 1.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (April 3, 2025) — Moravian Academy, a private day school in Lehigh Valley, launched a summer individualized intensive educational program for students entering first grade through sixth grade in the 2025-26 school year. The six-week program, running from July 7 to Aug. 11, is designed to support student growth in critical areas like math and English Language Arts (ELA) with a focus on research-based educational practices.
“At Moravian Academy, we see summer as a time for growth—an opportunity for students to explore, discover, and deepen their learning across all areas, including academics,” said Adrianne Finley Odell, Moravian Academy’s Head of School.
The program aims to combat the “summer slump” phenomenon by providing engaging and practical instruction that empowers students to experience a “summer surge” in their academic skills, preparing them for the upcoming school year with renewed confidence and enthusiasm for learning. The foundation of the program is supported by educational research that emphasizes the importance of individualized instruction and targeted intervention in improving student outcomes.
Students can select participation for two to six weeks, allowing for flexibility. Instruction will occur Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Merle-Smith Campus. The deadline to enroll is May 1.
“This isn’t just about preventing learning loss—it’s about giving students the confidence to start the next school year stronger, more prepared and excited about their education,” said Finley Odell. “We’re eager to welcome both our students and new families from the broader community to experience the impact of individualized summer learning in a nurturing environment.”
The program utilizes research-based best practices including small-group instruction, individualized attention and progress monitoring. With small cohort groups of four students per teacher, the program fosters individualized attention and a supportive learning environment.
Progress monitoring is embedded into the program, which is critical for identifying student growth and making real-time instructional adjustments. Using benchmark data to establish starting points and regular progress monitoring to track growth, teachers can ensure that each student’s learning is continuously tailored to their evolving needs.
Questions about Moravian Academy’s summer programs can be sent to summer-info@mamail.net.
Registration for the Summer Surge Academic Program is open on Moravian Academy’s website at www.moravianacademy.org/max-summer-2025/max-summer-learning-intensive.
ABOUT MORAVIAN ACADEMY
Founded in 1742 by Countess Benigna von Zinzendorf and later joined by The Swain School in a 2020 merger, Moravian Academy is steeped in a legacy of educational excellence. At our Swain, Historic Downtown, and Merle-Smith Campuses, our students are immersed in a community that values creativity, curiosity, love, and understanding, and students are encouraged to explore their identities, asking, “Who am I, and who can I become?”
Visit us in person to experience firsthand the transformative power of a Moravian Academy education and find more information about our programs on our website, www.moravianacademy.org.
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