Summer@Winsor
When it became clear that the COVID-19 pandemic would limit any summer social interaction, and most in-person summer camps and programs were cancelled nationwide, Winsor identified a need for enrichment and engagement, and rose to the challenge. Faculty and staff came together in late spring, and after countless hours of creative and strategic planning, Summer@Winsor was born.
A first for Winsor, the virtual summer program offered over 100 separate classes over a 6-week period, taught by Winsor faculty, staff and alumnae. Some of the courses were tactical, including math and writing review courses to keep skills fresh for the fall. Some promoted physical movement, like soccer and dance. While many gave students the opportunity to explore new, inspiring and thought-provoking topics, including: Truth and Consequences: A Critical Look at Media Bias, Girls of the World, Mythological Monsters, Lost In Translation, Ghoti-FISH, Engineering for International Development, Storytelling, Chemistry of Cooking, Music in Film, and many more.
The courses were not graded, so the focus remained on engagement, making connections, and learning to leverage technology for virtual learning, And without the pressure to perform in the traditional ways, over 400 Winsor students participated, logging in to learn new things, take some risks, have fun with their peers, and enjoy the much needed social interaction.
Pictured: Mr. Braxton and Winsor alumna Anshi Moreno ‘15 engage with students on Zoom during their Truth and Consequences: A Critical Look at Media Bias course.
