Jump-start your college experience in Summer PAL! Summer PAL is a strongly recommended, optional program for accepted PAL students. It provides a structured transition to college in a supportive, enjoyable environment that allows students to begin their first year with increased confidence and self-awareness. Students earn 3 academic credits for completion of this 3-week intensive session which lays the foundation for developing self-understanding and effective learning habits. Summer PAL orients students to life at Curry and provides an opportunity to develop long lasting relationships with faculty and students.

Download the Summer PAL brochure  (PDF) 

APPLY SOON!!!  SEATS ARE LIMITED IN THE JUNE AND JULY  SUMMER PAL SESSIONS!!

Overview

Individualized approaches to learning

• Earn three college credits
• Opportunities to meet new friends and make lifelong friendships and connections
• Experiences that build self-confidence in strength-based environment

Activities

• Challenging outdoor leadership and group-building day in New Hampshire
• Trips to see some of the sights in and around Boston
• Campus social events every evening to get a head start connecting with peers

Academics

• Learn and think about learning in new ways
• Understand your strengths and how to take advantage of them
• Sample assistive technologies - Kurzweil Readers, Dragon speech to text software, and recorded texts
• Participate in daily interactive and engaging classes from 9 - 4 pm in small groups of 7 students per PAL Professor
• Sample classes and meet professors from different majors such as Psychology, Criminal Justice and Communication
• Explore ways to improve time management, organization, and executive functions
• Learn the ins and outs of campus resources
• Discover strategies in reading, writing, speaking and note-taking that work for you

Tuition for Summer PAL in 2010, including the residential program, is $3500. A commuter option is available for students unable to participate in the residential program for $2925. To register, go to the bottom of this page. You must be accepted to PAL and Curry College to be eligible for the Summer PAL program.

Some comments from past participants include:

“Summer PAL is so fun! It’s great for meeting new friends and making you a more successful college student! It makes you more aware of the campus and professors and about how you learn. You’ll have a wonderful time.” Liz Bonsu

“I really enjoyed Summer PAL. I got to live the college life for three weeks. I also met some awesome people who are now my very good friends. Summer PAL was just an all around great experience!” Ryan Claire Connors

“I thought this was a wonderful experience.” Nicole Gerber

“It was a great experience because of the diverse community, learning about myself, and learning about others.” LJ Tell

“It was a wonderful experience that helped me see what this school will be like next year.” Michelle Nicholson

“I enjoyed Summer PAL very much. I made new friends and learned new things about myself.” Matt Resio

REGISTER FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS SOON ! To register for Summer PAL online, click on the link below and follow the online instructions. You can also pay the non-refundable $100 deposit online. Once you have submitted the online registration, an option to pay by credit card will appear. Click on that option and you will be given instructions for payment. (Ignore the request for a student ID number.) If you register online but prefer to pay the $100 deposit by check, make the check out to Curry College, indicate on the check that it is for Summer PAL with the student's name, and mail it to: Curry College, Student Accounts, 1071 Blue Hill Ave., Milton, MA 02186.

Click here to register online (Curry/PAL Accepted Students Only)

Summer PAL dates for 2010:
Session I - Sunday, June 13 - Friday, July 2, 2010
Session II - Sunday, July 11 - Friday, July 30, 2010

Once you submit your application and payment, please allow at least one week to process the paperwork. You will hear back from us within 7 days to confirm receipt of the application and deposit. Check with StudentAccounts@curry.edu with payment questions or call 617-333-2354.

We encourage you to apply early for the SUMMER PAL program since it fills up quickly

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN JULY SUMMER PAL

Below is a list of important dates you may need as you make your plans:

Event: July PAL Session II

• Arrival Sunday, Sunday, July 11Come between Noon and 3pm To Mayflower Hall
• Opening Meal Sunday, July 11th at 5:30pm
• Classes begin at 9:00am Monday, July 12th
• Browne Center   Saturday, July 17th
• Closing BBQ/Talent Show Thursday, July 29th
• Last Day of Classes & Departure Friday, July 30th by 11:00am

Schedule of Check-in Day:

July Session

Please plan to arrive on campus between 12:00 noon and 3:00pm on Sunday for check in at Mayflower Hall, at which time you will receive your room assignment for Summer PAL. At 4:00pm you will be meeting with Residence Life staff and then a brief reception at which time you will have an opportunity to see your family once more before your PAL summer experience begins! Our opening meal (for all students and faculty) will begin at 5:30pm in the Large Meeting Room in the Student Center, after you have said your good-byes.

Transportation from Logan Airport:

If you are flying to Boston, you will need to take the Logan Express Bus to the Braintree Terminal. Travel time is approximately 30 minutes. The bus can be picked up right outside of the baggage claim area at Logan Airport or you can ask an airport guide for assistance. A member of the Residence Life staff will pick you up at the Logan Express terminal in Braintree. Residence Life staff can also provide transportation following the end of the Summer PAL program. *Please indicate on the arrival information if you need both pick-up and drop-off transportation.

Medical Emergencies:

All emergencies will be handled by calling 911. Fallon Ambulance will then transport to the Milton Hospital Emergency Room. Since only limited medical services will be available at Curry College Health Services, the decision to transport by cab, Public Safety if available, or ambulance for any needed medical attention will be evaluated on an individual basis. We encourage students to review their insurance information prior to arriving on-campus and bring their card with them for their stay at Summer PAL.

Browne Center Day Trip:

To help build friendships, trust and self-confidence, all Summer PAL students and the Residence Life staff will attend a day program at the Browne Center designed to foster relationships and communication skills. In order to receive full credit for participating in Summer PAL, you must attend the Browne Center trip.

You will need to complete:

The following paperwork must be received from you prior to your arrival (June 1st) at Curry College. Please take the time to read these forms carefully, print out, and return (address below) all the information requested to the Residence Life Office as soon as possible.

1. Summer PAL Housing Policy Agreement & Arrival information

2. Browne Center Medical Information and Liability Forms

3. Heath Services form **(ONLY if student is under 18)

Online forms to complete:

4. **Curry College Mandatory Medical Form to be filled out online via your Curry College Account