July 10-21, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. On-Campus
Yes, Summer Laureate will be on in-person on the beautiful campus of UA Little Rock
2801 S. University Avenue (Drop off and pick up points are featured on Parents’ Page.)
SLUFY Explorers program is open to bright and advanced students who will complete kindergarten this spring (2023). These classes offer a creative educational experience with limited enrollment and a special schedule. Kindergarten students will be enrolled in all three classes.
April 23 (Sunday) 5:30 Parent Zoom: Welcome to Summer Laureate!
We will hold an informational Zoom on Sunday evening, April 23. Parents can meet the staff, learn more details about the program, and ask questions. Zoom link will be emailed to families who have completed the registration process (application + $25 registration fee). We are looking forward to meeting with you soon!
SLUFY 2023 in-person Daily Schedule:
12:15 – 12:40 Arrival
12:40 – 1:40 Group 1
Snack & Bathroom Break
2:10 – 3:10 Group 2
Recess & Bathroom Break
4:00 – 5:00 Group 3
5:00 – 5:10 End of Day Meeting, Share Time, & Bathroom Break 5:15 Dismissal
Explorer applicants will have a positive experience in this program if they consistently exhibit the following:
- Read books beyond the K-5 level
- Recognize double digit numbers
- Show an interest in learning
- Interact well with other children
NOTE: It is very important to us that the Summer Laureate program is a good fit for young children. We will hold a Zoom “welcome” between the student’s family and the Mahony Center staff.
Zoom Welcome: April 23 (Sunday) 5:30 p.m.
Families who have registered for the SLUFY Explorer program will be emailed the Zoom link mid-April.
Class Descriptions
Let’s Get Buggy Alexandra Wakelyn (Art and Science)
Why is the caterpillar so hungry? Boy, that ladybug was grouchy! Why are bees so extremely busy? Join us, young entomologists, as we study the fascinating world of bugs. We will “buggy boogie” as we learn about the anatomy of different bugs, explore insect habitats, discover the importance of bugs, and so much more. Let’s get buggy!
International Explorer’s Club
Morgan Boroughs (Culture and Language)
Do you love to learn about other cultures? Do you think about traveling to other parts of the world? This course is for you! We will travel the world from continent to continent, visiting different countries and searching for fascinating facts, inspirational music, new languages, and yummy snacks. So, grab that passport and your travel bag, and we’ll save you a seat on SLUFY Airlines!
Standard or Silly? The Measure of Things
Mattie Baker (Math)
Standard or Silly is a mathematical unit for gifted kindergarten students that focuses on the concepts related to measurement. Students will learn why we measure, different attributes that can be measured, the importance of accuracy in measurement, and various units and tools of measurement that are both standard and non-standard. The unit progresses through the skills of identifying and differentiating two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects, measuring length, width, height, perimeter, area, volume, and capacity, making estimations, and building models. Students will also learn to measure weight, time, and temperature. Using exciting literature and engaging hands-on activities Standard or Silly teaches students foundational math skills of measurement while incorporating critical thinking, problem solving, process skill development, and communication opportunities. Now, let’s measure!
