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Darien Summer School Going Online This Year — Kids Will Not Be Going to School

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Due to the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions in place for operating in-person summer programs, Darien Summer School will be moving to a virtual platform this year. — an announcement from Darien Public Schools
While we had hoped to be able to see our DSS participants and staff in person, after thoughtful consideration regarding all aspects of our unique programming, it was decided that this would be the most feasible and safest option for everyone. Our teachers are already hard at work developing fun, interactive, and flexible programming that will fit within families’ summer schedules. Many classes will involve exciting activity kits such as the activity boxes that will be delivered to students enrolled in “Out of this World — Science Exploration” while others will involve unique opportunities such as our Quiz Bowl campers’ chance to interact and compete with students from around the country without ever leaving their home. Please check the DSS website (www.dariensummerschool.com) for more information about virtual classes including new course times and prices.

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Register for Darien Summer School and Enrichment, Now With Happy Coding Club Programs

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Registration for Darien Summer School and Enrichment’s 2020 season has begun, with popular programs coming back for another year, new courses and, for the first time, programs from the Happy Coding Club. — an announcement from Darien Summer School
This year the program will run from June 29, 2020 to July 31, 2020 with Friday, July 3 off in observance of the July 4th holiday. DSS will continue to offer popular programs such as Musical Theater Workshop, football camps, All Things Harry Potter Camp, Sports & Art Camp, and Summer PALS along with exciting new camps. New additions to the course catalog include Disney Mania, Little Chefs, Kids Who Changed the World (and how you can too), and a 2 day College Application and Essay Workshop. Happy Code Club will also be offering programs through DSS for the first time this summer; offerings include Journey into Coding and Robotics, Game Design, and Learn to Code for Virtual Reality.