Summer Skills Intensive Series
A small-group experience designed to strengthen social, emotional, and executive functioning skills before the school year
Summer Skills Intensive Series
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For sensitive thoughtful girls entering upper elementary who may struggle to advocate for themselves, feel overwhelmed by shifting peer dynamics, or need support navigating “mean girl’ moments with confidence and resilience.
A week designed to help girls:
Navigate changing peer dynamics
Build authentic self-confidence
Manage social stressors and exclusion
Practice real-time peer interaction
Develop healthy boundaries
Strengthen assertive communication
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For children who experience big emotional reactions, frustration intolerance, or anxiety and benefit from structured support to strengthen regulation and coping skills in real time.
A week is designed to help children:
Identify and express emotions
Improve frustration tolerance
Build flexible thinking skills
Recover from disappointment
Practice social skills in real-time
Participate in movement & regulation breaks
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For younger children learning to manage big feelings, strengthen cooperation, and build foundational social emotional skills through structured, play based learning.
A week designed to help childrenL
Express and recognize emotions
Practice turn-taking and cooperation
Engage in guided play and cooperative games
Build perspective-taking skills
Develop flexible thinking
Participate in movement & regulation breaks
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For students who are bright and capable but struggle with organization, follow-through, time-management, or emotional impulsivity - especially as academic expectations increase.
A week designed to help children:
Implement organization systems
Improve task initiation strategies
Build planning & time management skills
Strengthen emotional impulse control
Practice follow through strategies
Learn practical tools for school success
Summer is the perfect time to practice and build skills that set children up for confidence and success in the coming school year.
Our Summer Skills Intensive Series offers a carefully curated, small-group experience where children learn and practice social-emotional and executive functioning skills through guided, playful, and intentional activities.
Program Highlights
Five consecutive days
3-hour daily sessions (9:00am - 12:00pm)
Small groups (4-5 participants) for individualized attention.
Experiential and play based learning
Real time peer-interaction and guided practice
Parent summary with recommendations included
Led by graduate-level clinician in training under licensed supervision
Andrea Vargas, LMHC, RPT-S
Practice Owner & Program Supervisor
Andrea designs and oversees all curriculum and provides clinical supervision throughout the week. With extensive experience supporting children and teens, she ensures each group is structured, safe, and meaningful.
Alexandra Vergara, Graduate-Level Clinician-in-Training
Group Facilitator
With a background in school counseling and education, Alexandra leads small-group sessions under Andrea’s supervision. She brings energy, warmth, and practical skill-building experience to every session.
Investment & Enrollment
Because groups are intentionally small, enrollment is limited to 4–5 participants per group.
Early Enrollment (through April 15): $395
Regular Enrollment: $450
Tuition covers the full week of programming, all materials, and the parent summary.
To ensure the best experience for every child, a brief screening call is required prior to placement. This allows us to carefully match children to the group that best supports their age, developmental needs, and peer dynamics.