General Information

St. Matthew’s Summer Session is designed to provide academic enrichment and to broaden children’s experiences of formal learning.  Stimulating projects in the basic academic subjects are a major focus of the program, along with the development of special skills and competencies useful in the regular classroom.  Class size is limited. Active learning is implemented by creative teaching, and much is accomplished in a relaxed, yet focused, atmosphere.

Resting on 30 beautiful acres of land in the heart of Pacific Palisades, the entire St. Matthew’s facility is available for summer school use.  Two fully equipped computer labs, special art and music rooms, two science labs, playground and PE areas, a swimming pool, and the Sports and Performing Arts Center support the diverse course offerings and activities at the various grade levels.

St. Matthew’s Summer Session is a Monday through Friday program, which offers great flexibility in scheduling.  The full day program runs from 8:45 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  Students may choose to attend the morning program only, which begins at 8:45 a.m. and runs until 11:50 p.m.  The morning includes three class periods and a recess.  Students enrolled in the afternoon program experience a variety of enjoyable learning activities, organized especially for them.  The afternoon program runs from 11:50 until 3:00. Students may enroll for the entire five week session or for either of the two shorter sessions.  Details are further explained in this brochure.

Our Summer Session is open to all age-eligible children, whether they attend St. Matthew’s or another school during the regular school year.

Space is limited and early registration is advisable.  All courses offered are subject to a minimum enrollment of 5 students.  We are not able to offer students extra days in order to make up missed classes.  There are no refunds for sessions partially completed, vacation days, or sick days.