Summer at Delphi™

The Delphian School™
Sheridan, Oregon


		Program Description Program Overview Visit Web Site Get Free Info See Photos

For More Information, Contact
Sharon Fry, Director of Admissions
The Delphian School
20950 Southwest Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, Oregon 97378
503-843-3521
800-626-6610 (toll-free)
http://www.summeratdelphi.org

Type of Program: Residential and day private academic camp with personalized student programs, challenging activities, fun weekend trips, and traditional camping; also an English as a second language (ESL) program
Participants: Coeducational; day, ages 5–18; boarding, ages 8–18
Enrollment: 300 students
Program Dates: June 23 to August 2
Head of Program: Rosemary Didear, Headmistress

Location

The Delphian School’s 800-acre campus is set among rolling hills in the Oregon Coastal Range. The expanses of meadows and forestland support many outdoor activities. The recreational resources of the city of Portland, Mount Hood, and the Pacific Coast are nearby.

Background and Philosophy

Delphi was founded in 1976 by a group of educators and parents who were concerned about the decline that they perceived in the standards of American education. Delphi uses the innovative study methods developed by American philosopher and educator L. Ron Hubbard. These methods are recognized worldwide as a breakthrough in education; with them, students develop the confidence and know-how to tackle even the most challenging subjects. Students become increasingly able to take responsibility for their own education. The Delphian School is licensed to use Applied Scholastics™ educational services.

Program Offerings

Delphi is so much more than a summer camp. It is a challenging environment for anyone who wants to learn, thrive, and grow. Students are challenged every day with improving their study skills as well as their understanding of basic subjects such as math, science, English, and computer technology.
    Delphi is one of the only summer camps to give students instruction in the subject of how to study. This vital instruction, which is missing in many school systems today, can greatly increase any student’s enthusiasm for learning. As they learn these study methods, students find they are able to understand and apply the data they are studying in school. The result is that many students realize they can succeed in today’s competitive environment, and their enthusiasm for learning soars.
    The School offers more than 250 academic courses ranging from math and writing to nutrition and photography. At the same time, students are challenged with a wide range of sports and outdoor activities that all take advantage of the beautifully scenic Pacific Northwest and all it has to offer. Activities include horseback riding, archery, sports, drama, art and music, and tennis, as well as exciting weekend trips like whitewater rafting, camping, exploring Seattle, trips to the beach, hiking, and more. Students should visit http://www.SummerAtDelphi.com for a complete list of activities and weekend trips.
    The purpose of the Summer at Delphi program is to challenge young people in and out of the classroom and help them discover that their potential for success is unlimited. It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Enrollment

Delphi enrolls 300 boys and girls, ages 5–18, for the Summer Session. Students who are 8 years or older may board. Summer at Delphi is an international experience—students come from across the United States and from various other countries. Delphi admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

Daily Schedule

In the Upper School, mornings and evenings are devoted to classroom academics. Afternoons are spent on a variety of activities, such as sports, archery, swimming, horseback riding, ceramics, or computer studies.
    Middle School students spend their mornings and late afternoons on academic subjects. Afternoons include such activities as art, ceramics, music, horseback riding, swimming, computer studies, and a variety of sports, including archery. Evenings are reserved for group activities such as crafts and games.
    In the Lower School, there is even greater emphasis on the outdoors and on recreational activities that have educational value. Students go on field trips and other outings. In general, the mornings are devoted to basic reading and math studies.
    All students who are 12 or older participate in the school’s student services program. Through the program, students contribute 50 minutes a day to the operation and maintenance of the school, gaining a greater appreciation and responsibility for the workings of a large organization.

Extra Opportunities and Activities

Regular weekend excursions can include anything from white-water rafting to exploring Seattle. There is a swimming or bowling trip one afternoon a week and several off-campus full-weekend excursions, including at least one camping trip. Upper School students can travel to Ashland for the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival. On-campus activities include dances, movies, a model rocket launch, and sports tournaments. Upper School and older Middle School students may participate in their choice of five different camps: tennis, soccer, volleyball, chess, and horsecare/riding–all offered as part-time one- to two-week-long camps.

Facilities

All academic facilities are located in the large main building. There is a chemistry/biology lab as well as a state-of-the-art audio/visual lab. There are more than 100 computers with Internet access available throughout the school; a library with more than 10,000 volumes; a theater; music practice rooms; art, ceramics, and photography studios; a career center; and a woodshop. There are also a student lounge, a recreation room, and a snack bar.
Student dormitories are located in both the main building and another building overlooking the Willamette Valley.
Athletics facilities include a 13,500-square-foot gymnasium with basketball, volleyball, and racquetball courts and a room for weight lifting and gymnastics. There are athletics fields for soccer, baseball, and softball and four outdoor lighted tennis courts.

Staff

Rosemary Didear became the third Head of School in the year 2000. She is a graduate of Columbia University’s Barnard College; before her appointment, she served as the school’s Dean.
The faculty is composed of more than 40 experienced educators and 50 additional staff members who instruct, provide dorm supervision, coach, and generally advise students outside of the classroom in the afternoons and evenings. Faculty members have a broad range of practical and professional experience, and many have been at the Delphian School for more than twenty years. All faculty and staff members are chosen for their ability to work closely with students, and most live on campus with their families.

Medical Care

A Medical Liaison on campus is able to give immediate first aid for injuries and accidents and arrange for emergency or specialized medical care when necessary.
Not all injuries and illnesses call for treatment by a physician, and care may be carried out at Delphi following guidelines developed with the school’s consulting physician.
Doctors are in the nearby towns of Sheridan and McMinnville; the nearest hospital is 30 minutes away in McMinnville.

Religious Life

The neighboring towns have religious services for most major faiths; the school arranges for transportation so that students may attend.

Costs

The Delphian School offers many different programs (day school, seven-day boarding, five-day boarding, English as a second language, and summer boarding and day programs); each has its own price structure. Participants should inquire online (http://www.SummerAtDelphi.org) or call the Admissions Office at 800-626-6610 to request a price sheet.

Transportation

Transportation between the school and the Portland airport and train station is provided on scheduled enrollment and departure days.

Application Timetable

An initial inquiry is welcome at any time. On-campus interviews are conducted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Because space is limited, early applications are encouraged. There is a nonrefundable $50 application fee.