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Kindergarten - Grade 9 in Southborough, MA
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Gear Up and Go

Gear Up for a Great Year

Gear Up and Go is a one-week, end-of-summer program for students entering Kindergarten through grade 9. It is designed to help students get school-ready while providing families with convenient, dependable coverage and supervision following the conclusion of FaySummer's camp programs.

Morning Summer Work - Grades 3-9 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Gear Up and Go offers a morning of academics designed to help students entering grades 3–9 complete their required summer math and reading assignments in a focused and supportive environment. Hosted in Fay’s Root library and nearby classrooms from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, it is supervised by Fay faculty members Paul Abeln (English) and Christina Berthelsen (Math), who will be available during each morning to answer questions, clarify complex concepts, and meet for occasional one-on-one check-ins.

Please note that if you’re looking for focused one-on-one tutoring for your child, Gear Up and Go may not be the best fit. This program offers the opportunity for students to complete work in a focused setting designed to maximize productivity and minimize distractions.

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Morning Jumpstart - Kindergarten - Grade 4 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Join us from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a morning packed with fun and connecting with friends. It’s the perfect way for students to ease back into a structured school-day routine while enjoying the best of summer. Each morning, students will participate in outdoor play, indoor games, and arts and crafts projects.

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Afternoon Add-On - Kindergarten - Grade 9 (12:00 - 4:00 PM)

Students may also register to stay for the afternoon to join us from 12:00 - 4:00 PM for lunch and an afternoon of sports, games, and time in Fay's Center for Creativity and Design. Students will be grouped by age and will participate in 90-minute sessions of both sports and games, and creativity and design.

Sports and Games: Join Fay favorites Jack Wong and Brad Palmer for an action-packed afternoon! Students will burn off some energy playing games, participating in friendly sports competitions, and working together in team-building challenges. 

Tinker Lab: Join Mark Evans, Fay’s Director of the Center for Creativity and Design, to bring your ideas to life! In this hands-on workshop, students will step into the roles of engineers, inventors, and artists. Through a mix of high-tech tools and everyday materials, students will brainstorm, prototype, and build unique projects.

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Dates, Rates, and Daily Schedule

Dates
August 24-28, 2026

Times
Half Day: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Rates
Half Day: $305 for the week
Full Day: $610 for the week
Lunch: $25 for the week (Full-Day Only)
Daily Schedule
9:00 AM - All Students Arrive
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Morning Summer Work or Jumpstart
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM - Snack & Break
10:50 AM - 12:00 PM -  Morning Summer Work or Jumpstart Continued
12:00 PM - Half-Day Students Depart
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch & Break
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Afternoon Add-On
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM - Snack & Break
2:50 PM - 4:00 PM - Afternoon Add-On Continued
4:00 PM - Full-Day Students Depart

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend Gear Up and Go?
Any student entering Kindergarten through grade 9 may register to attend. Students do not need to be current Fay students.

What should my child bring each day?
All students should bring a water bottle and sunscreen. We recommend that younger students bring an extra change of clothes. Students participating in Morning Summer Work should bring their own academic supplies.

Will food be provided? A snack will be provided by Fay each day of the program, and lunch will be provided for an additional fee of $25 for the week for students spending the afternoon. Lunch must be registered for in advance on your online account. Alternatively, students can bring their own lunch from home. *Please note that Gear Up and Go is a nut-free program.
48 MAIN STREET
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772
main number 508-490-8250
admission 508-490-8201