Basic Concepts

Speech, Language, and Educational Services

Basic Concepts Speech, Language, and Educational ServicesBasic Concepts Speech, Language, and Educational ServicesBasic Concepts Speech, Language, and Educational Services

Basic Concepts

Speech, Language, and Educational Services

Basic Concepts Speech, Language, and Educational ServicesBasic Concepts Speech, Language, and Educational ServicesBasic Concepts Speech, Language, and Educational Services
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Summer Program 2026

Basic Concepts offers classes for children from preschool through middle school who have mild to moderate speech, language, sensory, play, and social needs. Our programs integrate therapeutic approaches, such as sensory-based activities, play-based learning, music and movement, structured social interaction, social skills training, and behavioral supports, into every part of the day to promote meaningful growth in a natural, engaging environment. Children participate in both small-group and whole-group activities, allowing for individualized support while building confidence and social connections. Speech-language pathologists and special educators provide services in all classrooms. Our college counselors are intensively trained and have experience working with children with diverse learning needs. 


 Summer Program Dates: 


Session 1: June 29th--July 10th, 2026 

Session 2: July 13th-July 31st, 2026





All summer classes located:

Saint Elizabeth's School
917 Montrose Road
Rockville, MD 20852


Please call 301-742-4982 to express interest and determine class placement.  

2025 Sample Summer Programs Sessions 1 & 2

Explorers (Ages 3-4) 9:00-3:00 M-Th, 9:00-12:00 F

Creators (Pre-K - K) 9:00-3:00 M-Th, 9:00-12:00 F

Creators (Pre-K - K) 9:00-3:00 M-Th, 9:00-12:00 F

This class is designed for young children who are beginning to develop communication, play, and social skills and who are learning how to participate in a group setting.


 Children in this class are able to:

Use 1-3 word utterances or approximately 50 signs

Follow 1-2 step directions

Show emerging interest in play and peer interaction

Learn within a structured group environment


This class follows a weekly theme-based approach and provides a nurturing balance of therapeutic instruction and play-based learning. 


Daily activities include:

  • Speech-language therapy
  • Movement and sensory activities
  • Indoor and outdoor play
  • Art and music
  • Snack and lunch
  • Sports and group games
  • Social skills lessons
  • Handwriting Without Tears curriculum


This class is taught by a certified speech language pathologist and a special educator along with 3 assistants.

 Enrollment is limited to 12 children.

Full day $1250.00/week

Half day $950/week 

Creators (Pre-K - K) 9:00-3:00 M-Th, 9:00-12:00 F

Creators (Pre-K - K) 9:00-3:00 M-Th, 9:00-12:00 F

Creators (Pre-K - K) 9:00-3:00 M-Th, 9:00-12:00 F

This class is designed for young children who are developing communication, play, and social skills and are ready to participate in a structured group setting. 


Children in this class are able to: 

Use at least 4-5 word utterances 

Follow 2-3 step directions

 Play functionally with toys

Participate in social interactions with peers 

 Learn in a small group environment


 This class follows a weekly theme-based approach to support vocabulary growth, early literacy, problem-solving, and social development.  


Daily activities include:

  • Speech-language therapy
  • Movement and sensory activities
  • Indoor and outdoor play
  • Art and music
  • Snack and lunch 
  • Sports and group games
  • Social skill lessons
  • Handwriting without Tears curriculum


This class is taught by a certified speech-language pathologist and a special educator along with 3 assistants. Enrollment is limited to 12 children. 

 $1250.00/week


Voyagers (Grades 1-3) 9:30-3:30 M-Th, 9:30-12:30 F

Creators (Pre-K - K) 9:00-3:00 M-Th, 9:00-12:00 F

This class is designed for children who are developing higher-level language skills, cooperative play and peer socialization, and who are ready for more complex group learning experiences. 


Children in this class are able to: 

Speak in complete sentences 

 Follow 3+ step directions 

 Begin to engage in cooperative play 

Use emerging conversational skills

Learn and use abstract language concepts

Learn successfully within a group setting   


This class emphasizes peer interaction, problem-solving, and flexible thinking while continuing to support language and social development in a structured, supportive environment. 


Daily activities include:

  • Speech-language therapy
  • Bike riding
  • Movement and sensory activities
  • Indoor and outdoor play
  • Snack and lunch
  • Sports
  • Social skill lessons
  • Handwriting Without Tears curriculum 
  • Summer fun: cooking, science, and art projects 


This class is taught by a certified speech-language pathologist and a special educator along with 3 assistants. Enrollment is limited to 15 children.

 $1250.00/week


Trailblazers (Grades 2-4) 9:30-3:30 M-Th, 9:30-12:30 F


This class is designed for children who benefit from support across multiple developmental areas, including language, academics, problem-solving, and social skills. the focus is on strengthening independence, flexibility, and participation in increasingly complex group activities.

 

Children in this class are able to: 

Speak in complete sentences  

Follow multi-step directions 

Participate in conversations and recreational activities with peers 

Learn effectively within a group setting   


This class emphasizes higher-level language use, peer collaboration, academic readiness, and social problem-solving within a supportive, structured environment. 


Daily activities include:

  • Speech-language therapy
  • Bike riding
  • Movement and sensory activities
  • Indoor and outdoor play
  • Snack and lunch
  • Sports and group games
  • Structured social skill lessons
  • Handwriting Without Tears curriculum
  • Summer fun: cooking, science, and art projects


This class is taught by a certified speech-language pathologist and a special educator along with 3 assistants. Enrollment is limited to 15 children.   

 $1250.00/week


Investigators (Grades 4+) 9:00-3:00 M-Th, 9:00-12:00 F

Investigators (Grades 4+) 9:00-3:00 M-Th, 9:00-12:00 F


This class is designed for motivated and curious upper elementary learners who benefit from support in social communication, higher-level language, executive functioning, and academic skills. Students in this group are developing greater independence but continue to need structured support to strengthen flexibility, organization, peer relationships, and problem-solving.


Children in this class are able to:

Communicate in connected, organized sentences
Participate in group discussions and cooperative activities
Follow multi-step directions with minimal support
Engage in recreational and team-based activities
Manage routines with increasing independence

 

The focus of this class is on social communication, perspective-taking, abstract language, and executive functioning skills integrated throughout engaging academic and recreational experiences. Students practice self-advocacy, flexible thinking, and collaborative problem-solving within a supportive and structured environment.


 Daily activities include:

  • Speech-language therapy
  • Sports and outdoor recreation
  • Bike or scooter riding
  • Movement and sensory breaks
  • Structured social problem-solving lessons
  • Snack and lunch
  • Collaborative project-based learning through science, art, and cooking activities
  • Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum


 This class is taught by a certified speech-language pathologist and a special educator along with 3 assistants. Enrollment is limited to 15 children.

 $1250/week


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