STARS Summer
literacy programs
Level-up your child or teen’s reading, spelling & writing skills this summer!
Summer Literacy Program options
Dates
July 2 through
August 29, 2025
Days & times
Monday - Saturday
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Calgary locations
Avery Bowness
Avery Midnapore
Option 1
Gradual literacy skill-building & maintenance
1 - 5 hours per week
Cost: $65 per hour*
Ideal for students who:
enroll in the Avery STARS program before June 2025
have already started to build literacy skills with Avery, and/or
want to continue literacy instruction through the 2025-2026 school year
Option 2
Accelerated daily literacy instruction
6 - 15 hours per week | 4 - 5 days per week
Cost: $65 per hour*
Ideal for students who:
need to fill foundational literacy gaps
learn best in an engaging environment
want to continue literacy instruction into Fall & Winter 2025
*About our fees: We understand expenses are high these days. To add more flexibility to your budget, we charge $65 per hour, instead of a one-time, flat program fee. We process payment and provide a receipt at each session.
Why try a Summer Literacy Program?
A stressed brain is
not a learning brain
Avery’s literacy specialists put the ‘fun’ in reading, spelling and writing ‘fundamentals’
We balance engagement
with teaching so students are excited to return!
Build foundational phonics, spelling and fluency skills with specific instruction, activities and games
Deepen literacy comprehension with engaging, individualized read-aloud passages and follow-up questions
Improve writing skills with daily, individualized spelling and writing instruction with practice opportunities
Increase confidence with ability and knowledge to meet with success in the classroom
Promote well-being by partnering your child with a skilled instructor who prioritizes relationship building with your child everyday.
Create a sense of connection, belonging and safety to take learning risks
Inspire curiosity, courage and hope
Keep kids coming back for more!