Summer Scholars
Take advantage of our Summer Scholars program where both public and private school students in elementary, middle, and high school have an opportunity to enrich their summer with learning experiences in Reading, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Writing, and Language Arts within a challenging and supportive environment. Summer Scholars offers students the ability to advance academically and enter the next grade with confidence through various refresher courses. Our faculty understands that every child learns in his or her own way, so they continually develop instructional approaches to reach every learner.
Lower School
Back to School Refresher: Grades K-5
Dates | days | times | fees |
August 2-6, 2021 | MTWRF | 8:45am - 11:30am | $500.00 |
Get ready to set your child's brain in motion to go back to school. This week-long course is designed to help students transition into their next grade level with as much comfort as possible. Students will explore specific strategies that will help them prepare for a successful school year. Instruction will center on elements of reading comprehension, upcoming math concepts, and will work to increase children's descriptive writing skills. Completion of this program will allow students to enter their next grade level with a greater sense of confidence.
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
FUN with Fine Motors: Grades JK-2
Dates | days | times | fees |
July 5-30, 2021 | MTWRF | 8:45am-11:30am | $1,200.00 |
This new workshop is designed to give young students an opportunity to develop their fine motor skills. Children will work on activities that build hand muscle strength, finger dexterity, as well as posture and core strength as it relates to fine motor development. The class, co-taught by an early childhood specialist and a licensed occupational therapist, offers a variety of activities that focus on pencil grasp, handwriting or pre-printing skills, development of scissor skills, and some sensory integration.
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
Learning Center: Grades K-5
Dates | days | times | fees |
July 5-30, 2021 | MTWRF | 8:45am - 11:30am | $1,400.00 |
This program is designed for children who would benefit from remedial instruction in reading, language arts, math, and organizational skills. NSU University School's expert teachers apply individualized and monitored instruction.
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
Scholastic Enrichment: PK-Grade 2
Dates | days | times | fees |
July 5-30, 2021 | MTWRF | 8:45am - 11:30am | $1,200.00 |
This program offers opportunities for children to develop literacy and language skills, math concepts, creative expression, and social skills. Programming is individualized and focuses on the development of the "whole child."
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
Summer Thrive: Grades 3-5
Dates | days | times | fees |
July 5-30, 2021 | MTWRF | 8:45am - 11:30am | $1,200.00 |
One of the strongest predictors of success is an individual's ability to Thrive. Be prepared for an intriguing adventure in which understanding brain functions meets the ability to plan and organize one's daily life. This course is designed to help students develop a well-rounded approach to life's practical skills, such as prioritizing, planning, creating SMART GOALS, and understanding growth mindset vs. fixed mindset. Students will be submerged in cutting edge exercises focusing on organization, task initiation, planning/prioritizing, working memory, mental flexibility, and impulse control.
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
Writing Clinic: Grades 2-5
Dates | days | times | fees |
July 5-30, 2021 | MTWRF | 8:45am - 11:30am | $1,200.00 |
Skilled NSU University School writing teachers will work with students as they explore a variety of literature genres, using this venue to develop and improve writing skills. Students will learn to enhance 3-5 paragraph essays while exploring and applying skills as they relate to their topics. They will create their own narrative, expository, and poetry pieces and will be guided through the writing process of pre-writing, drafting, revising, and publishing.
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
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To sign up for Summer Scholars only, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
Call 954-262-4528 to learn more about Camp Nova's Summer Scholars programs.



Middle School
Pre-Algebra Review (Grades 7-8)
Dates | days | times | fees |
July 12-16, 2021 | MTWRF | 10:00am - 12:00pm | $500.00 |
Instructor: Iris Osborn
The intent of this course is to sharpen the Pre-Algebra skills for those students who have already taken Pre-Algebra. General concepts reviewed will be fractions, decimals, solving linear equations, graphing linear equations, basic properties of exponents, and real numbers.
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
Middle School Math Prep (Grades 6-7)
Dates | days | times | fees |
July 12-16, 2021 | MTWRF | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | $500.00 |
Instructor: Iris Osborn
This course is for students who are entering math 6 or Pre-Algebra. The course content will focus on basic math operations including integers, basic equations using order of operations, percents, decimal, and fraction operations. The content will be refined based on results from a pre-assessment given on the first day after a slight review. It is anticipated that this class will have between 1/2 and 1 hour of work associated with each online session.
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
Intro to Middle School (Grade 6)
Dates | days | times | fees |
August 2-6, 2021 | MTWRF | 8:30am - 11:30am | $500.00 |
Instructor: Jennifer Stahl
This week-long program is deisnged to help NSU University School students transition from fifth to sixth grade with as much comfort as possible. Areas of focus include middle school skills in technology and navigating the digital world of academics. Students will explore the school and become comfortable with their new environment. In addition, students will receive instructional, organizational, and time management tips and tricks to start them off strong. Our focus is to make sure your child has the best possible transition into our NSU University School Middle School and that they feel confident and excited to be a middle schooler!
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
Summer SMART (Grades 6-8)
Dates | days | times | fees |
June 22 - July 2, 2021 | MTWRF | 8:30am - 11:30am | $500.00 |
Instructor: Jennifer Stahl
Middle school students are naturally inquisitive learners that want to understand the 'why' and 'how' of learning. This course provides students with opportunities to learn about learning, or metacognition. Using a variety if tools and critical thinking activities, students gain knowledge about how they learn and what strategies work best for them in the classroom. These life-long skills focus on creating habits and skills that will extend beyond school. By developing a growth mindset, students will gain the ability to create SMART goals, solve problems, and develop academic strategies that they can apply directly into daily academics and life.
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
Upper School
Algebra I Review (Grades 8-10)
Dates | days | times | fees |
July 19-30, 2021 | MWF | 10:00am - 12:00pm | $500.00 |
Instructor: Iris Osborn
The intent of this in-person course is to sharpen the Algebra skills for those students who have already taken Algebra 1. General concepts reviewed will be Linear Equations, Properties of Exponents, Real Numbers, Factoring, and Radical Expressions.
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
Algebra II Review (Grades 9-11)
Dates | days | times | fees |
July 19-30, 2021 | MWF | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | $500.00 |
Instructor: Iris Osborn
In this in-person course, students who have already taken Algebra II will review their Algebra II skills in preparation for Math for College Readiness, Analysis of Functions, and Pre-Calculus. Some of the concepts covered will be working with properties of exponents, manipulation of radicals, solving systems of equations, factoring, rationalizing fractions, functions, review of conics, review of trigonometric functions, and review of logs. It is anticipated that this class will have between 1/2 and 1 hour of work associated with each online session.
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
SAT Prep (Grades 9-12)
Dates | days | times | fees |
Math Prep: June 14 - July 14, 2021 | MW | 9:00am - 10:00am | $450.00 |
English Prep: June 14 - July 14, 2021 | MW | 10:15am - 11:15am | $450.00 |
*Both classes: $900.00 |
SAT Test Prep: Math
Instructor: Kevin Dibert
NSU University School will offer a virtual SAT test-prep course, offering personalized study plans and support. Students taking this course must have completed or be currently enrolled in Algebra II or Algebra II Honors. This course is also suitable for students prepping for the PSAT.
*Please note: Students take a diagnostic SAT test at home on their own on June 8.
SAT Test Prep: English
Instructor: Melissa Sabo
NSU University School will offer a virtual SAT test-prep course beginning the second week of June, offering personalized study plans and support. This course is also suitable for students prepping for the PSAT.
*Please note: Students take a diagnostic SAT test at home on their own on June 8.
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
Tabletop Sampler: A Crash Course in Tabletop RPG's (Grades 8-12)
Dates | days | times | fees |
June 8-30, 2021 | TWR | 12:30pm - 2:30pm | $250.00/week |
Instructor: Charlene Bouwmans
Have you ever wanted to live in your favorite book? Ever wondered how you would fair in a horror movie? What would it be like to be an elf, dwarf, or even a cat person? Discover all of these and more through tabletop role-playing games! Most of us have heard of Dungeons and Dragons, but it is not the only TTRPG there is. In this course, students will expand their story telling, collaborating, and problem-solving skills through four different games. By the end, students will have experienced countless adventures that they can share with friends. Students will need to acquire the rule books for Wanderhome and Monster of the Week. A PDF version of the games are available for $12 each through Evil Hat Productions.
**This course is designed for weekly modules. Students may register for one week or more. This course is in person.
Week 1: Dread
Week 2: Wanderhome
Week 3: Monster of the Week
Week 4: Dungeons and Dragons
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
Science Research Design (Grades 9-12)
Dates | days | times | fees |
July 19 - August 6, 2021 | MTWRF | 10:00am - 12:00pm | $300.00/week |
Instructor: Wilford Miranda
Get a head start on a winning science fair experiment! This course will encourage the next generation of research scientists. Students will master lab report writing skills tailored to the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida (SSEF) standards, recreate famous science fair winning experiments, and create/design their project outline to use for the upcoming science fair competition. Students may elect to take this course online or in person.
Week 1: Mastering writing skills tailored to SSEF.
Lab report checkpoints:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods/Procedures
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References/Acknowledgement
- A natural antibacterial solution using rainwater and persimmon clayx
- How does using different ingredients for nutrients on Petri dishes affect E.Coli growth?
- Lava lamp science project
- Tonic water and black light
- Based on experience, students will pick experiment from a hand-crafted list (or edit them) to create a project outline to use for the science fair
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
Community Service and Leadership Seminar (Grades 9-12)
Dates | days | times | fees |
July 25-30, 2021 | MTWRF | 12:00pm - 4:00pm | $500.00 |
Instructor: Tara Ellsley
This week-long leadership and community service experience empowers students to identify and address areas of need in our community. After orientation and training, our group will meet at a different nonprofit organization each afternoon to give their time and energy to better the community. The work will benefit animals, the arts, the environment, the elderly, people experiencing homelessness and/or food instability, youth, and other special populations. Students will share their reflections with the group and invited guests at the end of the week. Students who participate in all sessions will earn 25 community service hours toward the 100-hour graduation requirement. Families will drop off and pick up at each site. Locations will be confirmed by July 1.
Sunday, July 25 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Orientation/ Team Building/Leadership Training via Zoom
Monday, July 26, from 12:00pm - 4:00pm - Location #1 (TBD)
Tuesday, July 27 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm - Location #2 (TBD)
Wednesday, July 28 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm - Location #3 (TBD)
Thursday, July 29 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm - Location #4 (TBD)
Friday, July 30 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm - Location #5 (TBD)
Friday, July 30 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Closing program preparation and presentations via Zoom
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
Geometry - Regular/Honors (Grades 9-12
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June 7 - July 16, 2021 | MTWRF | 8:00am - 12:00pm | $1,600.00 |
*Upper School Core Academic Credit Course. This course fulfills credits for graduation and will be included on the student's transcript.
Instructor: Denise Lewis
This course focuses on the study of relationships of points, lines, and planes with an emphasis on deductive strategies and formal proofs. Students study congruent segments, triangles, angles and their relationships, line relationships, parallel and perpendicular, properties of polygons and solids, similarity and congruence, Pythagorean Theorem, circles, surface area, volume, transformations, formal logic, and properties applied to real life problems. Students may elect to take this course online or in person.To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.
Physics - Regular/Honors (Grades 10-12)
Dates | days | times | fees |
June 7 - July 16, 2021 | MTWRF | 11:30am - 3:30pm | $1,600.00 |
Instructor: Max Quintana
During this course, students will be introduced to the concepts, theories, and laws that govern the interaction of matter, energy, and forces. Students will investigate scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, laboratory apparatus and technologies, experimental procedures, and safety procedures. Students may elect to take this course online or in person. This class is designed to satisfy one required science course for students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.
To sign up, please click here to download the registration form. Completed forms can be emailed to Lb1039@nova.edu.