On Tuesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 16, your student entering sixth, seventh or eighth grade in fall, 2025, will learn about marine biology.
In the Dig It! Fossil Finders & Paleontology course, students will explore the ancient world of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures through hands-on fossil digs and identification activities. They’ll learn about the science of paleontology, how fossils form, and the tools used by scientists to uncover Earth’s history. This course is perfect for young explorers eager to discover the secrets of our planet’s past!
Join our Summer Learning Clubs for an engaging, hands-on, student-driven learning experience! Designed around a Project-Based Learning (PBL) model, this immersive program integrates math, literacy, and STEAM into a dynamic thematic approach. Each two-day session explores a unique topic through a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing, and the arts, encouraging students to actively participate in their learning journey.
Students collaborate to solve authentic, interdisciplinary challenges, applying critical thinking and creativity to real-world problems. Throughout the process, they gather information, synthesize ideas, and develop meaningful connections between subjects. With a focus on collaboration, revision, and reflection, learners create physical representations of their discoveries, showcasing their understanding in a culminating activity that encourages communication and innovation.
By making learning real, relevant, and hands-on, Summer Learning Clubs empower students to take ownership of their education while fostering essential 21st-century skills. Get ready for an exciting, inquiry-driven adventure where learning comes to life!
Sessions are grouped by grade levels: Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 – 5, and Grades 6 – 8, with the grade level determined by the grade the student is entering in fall 2025.
Because we are able to admit a limited number of students, you will be charged a deposit of $25 plus credit card processing fees upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance at both days or class or notification of inability to attend sent to summerlearningclubs@westportlibrary.org or 203.291.4810 by 4 pm on Tuesday, July 8.
The Summer Learning Clubs are made possible by the continuing generosity of Roz and Bud Siegel.
