The Gow School

The Gow Summer Programs, South Wales, NY, 14139 - School Map Map

School Notes Overview:

The Gow School is the nation's oldest boarding school for dyslexic boys in grades 7-12. The School was founded in 1926 and is located in the rural town of South Wales, New York......

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School Overview:

County Erie County, NY
Program Name The Gow School Summer Program
Program Type Academics, traditional camping activities, and weekend trips
Number of Students 85 students
Student Body Type Coeducational
Ages Accepted Age 8 - Age 16
First Session Start Date June 26
First Session End Date July 30
First Program Weeks 5 weeks
Program Director Brett Marcoux
Founding Year 1926
Summer School Type Residential

School Notes:

  • The Gow School is the nation's oldest boarding school for dyslexic boys in grades 7-12. The School was founded in 1926 and is located in the rural town of South Wales, New York.
  • The Gow School Summer Program was created for girls and boys who experience academic difficulties or have language based learning differences, and possess the potential to excel. Since 1990, the Summer Program has been successful in combining learning with fun. Summer Program participants can be day students or live on campus while enjoying a full schedule that balances academic remediation with recreational activities.
  • A summer at Gow provides not only remediation and enrichment, but also allows for an engaging summer full of new experiences, opportunities, and friendships.

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