Kildonan’s Camp Dunnabeck

Everyone learns differently. No two brains are alike. The brain is made up of many different networks that help learning. Some people learn better by seeing, others learn better by hearing, and still, others need to do something to really learn new information. Kildonan supports each child’s different way of learning. Our one-to-one tutoring is not merely about reading or writing. All language skills are involved to varying degrees: listening, speaking, oral reading, silent reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and expository writing. During the daily tutoring session, skills are taught in isolation, and instruction is tailored to meet each camper’s personal needs.

Our 1:1 Orton-Gillingham tutoring provides intensive language remediation, which is diagnostic and prescriptive; each camper’s instruction is crafted to meet their individual needs. Our highly trained Orton-Gillingham practitioners use standardized and criterion-based testing to determine what each learner needs in terms of skill-building and provide supportive, structured, and multi-sensory intervention—so it sticks!

Other skills learned in our one-to-one tailored program:

• risk-taking

• perseverance

• confidence

• self-advocacy

• study strategies

• Success

The Camp Dunnabeck program balances dedicated language remediation with outstanding recreational activities. We pair every camper with an Orton-Gillingham practitioner for a daily 1-to-1, one-hour Language Training session. Each camper completes tutoring-based assignments in a daily study hall. When they’re not studying, campers can choose from a wide array of recreational activities and weekend excursions that tap into the natural resources of the campus and the region.

Camp Dunnabeck- a place of laughter, love, and deep learning!

Dates for 2024: June 29 to August 10