The Churchill School and Center

Good morrow! This week, Camp Churchill traded the modern world for the Middle Ages, embarking on a legendary quest to Medieval Times! Our campers took their places as noble guests for the day, feasting without utensils, cheering for knights, and filling the castle with incredible energy.

The excitement carried right back to camp for a week packed with summer activities and hands-on learning. HUZZAH! ⚔️👑

Just two weeks of Camp Churchill left, and we’re making every second count!

Week 4 was packed with discovery, highlighted by an awesome trip to the Liberty Science Center where campers let their curiosity soar as they explored interactive exhibits.

From building friendships to learning new things every single day, these campers have grown so much. We can’t wait to see what the rest of this summer has in store!

Churchill’s After School Program returns September 9 with exciting offerings like Flag Football, Dungeons & Dragons, Journalism, Sketch Comedy, Cooking Club with Elior Dining, and much more!

Would your student benefit from time dedicated to completing assignments before heading home? Homework Club offers a quiet, teacher-supervised space for students in grades 4 and up to stay on top of their schoolwork.

Or, if your student is looking to unwind after school, Hawk Hangout provides a relaxed, supervised space to connect with friends through games, crafts, playground time, and more.

Visit the link below to register and learn more. See you soon!

https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ChurchillSchoolCenter #/selectSessions/3852334

These 3 weeks at Camp Churchill have flown by!

Our campers had a blast diving into hands-on STEAM projects, sports, swimming, and arts, and of course, daily Orton-Gillingham literacy instruction. Plus, they had an exciting outing to see “Toy Story 5.”

We also loved seeing everyone’s wild and whimsical styles during Crazy Hair Day and Halloween at Camp!

Thank you to everyone who helps make Camp Churchill so special.

Week 2 at Camp Churchill brought even more adventure and unforgettable moments!

Campers stayed active all week with arts and crafts, swimming, film, games, drama, and field trips to the Kips Bay Library and Chuck E. Cheese. They also continued to grow as readers during their daily small-group Orton-Gillingham instruction.

A huge shoutout to our incredible staff! These Upper School students, Churchill alumni, and teachers bring energy and encouragement to our camp community every day.

See you next week for more Camp Churchill fun!

Do you have a child who struggles with focus, organization, or managing emotions? Or maybe you’re an educator looking for ways to better support students with ADHD?

Save the date for Friday, October 16, for “The Bigger Picture of ADHD: Building Success in School & Beyond” at the Churchill School & Center.

This one-day conference will help parents, caregivers, and educators better understand how ADHD affects executive functioning, emotional regulation, and social skills, while providing actionable tools to help children thrive at home and in the classroom.

Visit the link below to register and learn more.

https://churchillschoolnyc.lpages.co/the-bigger-picture-of-adhd-2026/

Camp Churchill week 1 ☑️

Campers filled their days with arts and crafts, swimming, film, and more, all while making new friends!

They also ventured off campus for two field trips, exploring books with our neighbors at the Kips Bay Library and testing their teamwork and quick thinking at Great Big Game Show.

On top of that, campers spent time each day strengthening their reading skills through small-group Orton-Gillingham literacy instruction.

We can’t wait to see what Week 2 has in store!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Summer Literacy Symposium!

We were thrilled to welcome educators, literacy specialists, tutors, and school leaders for a day of learning, collaboration, and meaningful conversations centered on evidence-based literacy instruction.

Our speakers, Dr. Wiley Blevins, Dr. Brennan Chandler, Dr. Devin Kearns, and Dr. Marisa Ramirez Stukey, shared their expertise and practical, research-backed strategies to support readers in Grades 3 and beyond. Their insights sparked thoughtful discussions and left attendees with actionable ideas to bring back to their classrooms.

Additional thanks to the experts who joined us for the implementation panel: Andrew Fletcher, Samantha Mosher, Lisa Russo, Justin Browning, and Isabelle Simmons.

Together, we’re strengthening literacy instruction, supporting educators, and empowering more students to become confident, successful readers.

Were you unable to attend the Symposium? Click the link below to purchase a recording of the day.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/trl-nychurchill-summer-symposium-2026-recording

The Reading League New York

Throwback to Lower School Field Day!

Just before wrapping up the school year, our Lower School students headed to Randall’s Island for a spirited day of competition. From relay races and kickball to soccer and more, students had a blast cheering on their friends, practicing teamwork, and demonstrating one of Churchill’s core values: perseverance, all while staying active!

A huge thank you to our teachers and staff for making this day memorable for students. Go Hawks!

To say we are proud of the Class of 2026 is an understatement.

These students have worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone: graduation! The ceremony was truly a spirited celebration with lots of applause, laughter, and (happy) tears. You could feel the pride and excitement in the room from family, friends, teachers, and supporters who have been cheering them on every step of the way.

As faculty speaker Michelle O’Connor-Hill shared, “Thank you, Class of 2026 for your humor, your resilience, your energy, your honesty, and your heart. You have challenged us. You have inspired us. And you reminded us why a school like Churchill really matters, because they are places where human beings learn not only how to succeed, but how to connect and care for each other.”

Thank you to the vast support systems that have helped these students along the way. We are so proud of all they have achieved and know they will continue to make us proud in the years to come.