Teen Opportunities - Winchester Thurston School

Summer Learning

These camps are designed for any high school students, typically rising grade 9 through grade 12, who want to strengthen academic skills, prepare for advanced coursework, or get ahead during the summer.

These programs are ideal for students who:

Want to prepare for standardized testing like the SAT
Are looking to preview or reinforce math courses
Are looking for targeted support to fill learning gaps
Are motivated to stay academically engaged while still enjoying summer
WT Students are able to receive course credit for our summer math classes

What does an average camp day look like?

Our SAT and Math enrichment sessions run more like focused academic workshops than traditional camps. Campers engage in focused coursework with WT Instructors.

New this summer - two summer reading courses that help students work with WT Teachers to engage with their summer reading work like never before! Students in rising grades 6-8 will join Mrs. Senedak to unlock and finish one of the summer reading requirements while also enjoying community connections, fun and delicious field trips, and hands-on learning and adventures.

Rising grade 9 and 10 have the opportunity to work with Mr. Gough to complete summer reading work and two annotated bibliographies while working with local authors, exploring connections in our city, and making the return to school a little bit easier!

A typical day includes:

Clear learning goals and structured instruction
Small-group lessons or guided practice sessions
Time for independent work with instructor support
Practice problems, review strategies, and skill-building exercises
Opportunities to ask questions and receive individualized feedback
Built-in breaks to reset and recharge
A more focused pace that is also productive, helping students make progress without feeling overwhelmed.

What makes these camps unique for this age group?

Teen Summer Learning Camps are designed to meet campers where they are academically and developmentally.

Small class sizes allow for personalized instruction
Focus on confidence-building, not just content mastery
Emphasis on understanding concepts rather than memorization
Supportive, low-pressure environment that gives campers the chance to put all of their focus into one subject
Taught by experienced WT educators who understand high school expectations
These camps help students return to school feeling prepared, capable, and confident
Get ahead before challenging courses
Build productive study habits
Enter the school year with confidence and momentum

WT Summer Learning Camps are about progress, preparation, and empowerment, all within the supportive WT community.

Options for Summer 2026

Summer Camp Counselors & Counselors in Training

Who we're looking for: Engaged, responsible high school and college students. Or anyone passionate about working with kids aged 3-14. College graduates and other adults are encouraged to apply as well - we are always looking for ways to deepen our program and expand classes.

Expectations: Support weekly camp themes; assist with setup/cleanup, transitions, recess games, supervision, arrival/dismissal, and camper engagement.

Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with option for AM or PM care.

Compensation: $10/hr (high school students); $15/hr (graduated students and college students).

Locations: WT’s Molloy Posner Hall and/or Allegheny RiverTrail Park (Pittsburgh).

Commitment: We are looking for staff to work at least 3-10 weeks during the summer season (June–August).

Important: Use your full legal name when applying; hired staff must complete the required paperwork.

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