The Study Institute is a non-profit organization that has been running summer camps since 1985 and after-school programs in the Los Angeles area since 1991.  Its mission is to support and reinforce the role of the parent in the learning process.  Children who have participated in the Study Institute’s after-school and summer programs have shown definite improvements in their grades and overall work effort, which often translates to improved grades.  Elston Pyne is the founder and director of the Study Institute.

During summer camp, the Study Institute helps children develop good study habits and keep their minds stimulated throughout the summer months.  The teachers and tutors focus on reviewing the work that students will be receiving in their promoted grades introducing new concepts and helping children catch up with their studies.

The Study Institute after-school program was founded on the premise that parents perform the most important role in the educational experience of their children.   We believe that in order for children to receive a good education, parents or some  significant  person  must  be available  to   consistently monitor the academic progress of students and provide the guidance  and  assistance  necessary  for  them  to  achieve  in school.

The Study Institute centers are designed to reinforce the efforts of students, parents, and teachers.  Functioning as a liaison between the school system and parents, the study institute   provides    the    structure    and    discipline    that   is necessary for  students  to  develop excellent  study skills, efficient time management, and responsible work habits.