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ART & SCULPTURE
Hang-Ups: Mobile Sculpture and Kinetic Art
July 2–6, Ages 6-9
Mobiles unite balanced parts capable of motion hung freely in space. They are referred to as kinetic art because they incorporate actual movement as an integral aspect of the design. Sound simple? Think again! Combining physics concepts such as center of gravity and balance together with the history, process, and artistic techniques of mobile design, students will design and create their own versions of exciting moving sculptures. This is a wonderful chance to learn how to use round-nose and needle-nose pliers to bend and twist wire to bring together objects such as drinking straws, paper clips, photos, and found objects to create mobiles depicting animals, airplanes, or anything that strikes your fancy! Join us in embarking on this artistic journey into free motion.
The Monster Course: Papier-mâché Monsters
[THIS CLASS IS FULL] July 23–27, Ages 6-9
The ‘rule’ for papier-mâché application is that only one layer should be applied at a time, but in this class students will apply several layers at a time of thick papier-mâché, first molded with their hands and later reworked through sanding or trimming with a file. Possibly the messiest summer project in the world, we will use this method to make dinosaur monsters from the Triassic and Jurassic periods. The dinosaurs with protruding horns and body armour give us a great opportunity to experiment with texture and color. Though we don’t have the direct fossil evidence to know for sure what color the dinosaurs were, our students will use their imaginations and paintbrushes to create their own versions camouflaged subtly in the vegetation or wildly colorful to scare and intimidate their foes.
Hand Building with Mudflat Clay
July 30 – August 3, Ages 6-9
Do you like to build with your hands (or even play in the mud)? This course introduces children to the wonderful medium of clay using a variety of hand-building projects, including animals, abstract sculpture, containers, tiles, and more. Coiling and pinching techniques, as well as the basics of artistic design used in embellishing and glazing, will enable children to create lovely final projects such as a flowerpot with a drip dish and a matching vase.
Eco-Crafting
August 6-10, Ages 6-9
Calling all artists, conservationists, and earth lovers! This course lets you bring the natural world indoors as you create sustainable art projects from natural and recyclable materials. Learning about our carbon footprints and what the Earth needs from us has inspired us to create artworks and practical objects using the recycle-and-reuse formula that used to be the norm. In a time-honored way, we will turn old scraps into new and beautiful artworks, including a vessel made of sticks, a hanging pendant light using recycled plastics, and the construction of a reusable lunch sack using grocery bags. Show your eco-awareness, become one with nature, and decorate your personal space at the same time! This course includes a trip to a recycling center.
COOKING
The Curious Chef
[THIS CLASS IS FULL] July 2–6, Ages 6-9
Take your taste buds on a culinary adventure around the world! Students in this session will make homemade meals using recipes from Africa all the way to Asia. Our chefs-in-training will learn ways to help their families prepare healthy meals using a variety of age-appropriate cooking tools and recipes that will delight their families and lunchboxes. Our grand finale will include a friendly Iron Chef competition, complete with guest judges.
LANGUAGE
Sizzling Salsa and Piñata Making
June 18–22, Ages 6-9
This fun week of Spanish language will help students maintain and increase their Spanish vocabulary over the summer. Students will learn elements of Salsa music and dance and the geography and traditions of Latin countries. We will also study the art of authentic Mexican piñatas, and each child will create his or her own piñata to take home.
MATH & SCIENCE
Math Boot Camp
July 16-20, Ages 6-9
Research shows that students lose almost three months worth of math computation skills in the summer months. The focus of Math Boot Camp is to reinforce the math taught during the year and add a few tricks before the school year begins again. Each session begins with a personalized math assessment so drills and goals can be individualized for the week. The class offers a wide array of fun and engaging math games, foundation drills, and conceptual exercises, along with practice that emphasizes both speed and accuracy using hands-on, visual, virtual, and verbal techniques that tap into all learning styles.
Science Suitcase
[THIS CLASS IS FULL] July 30 – August 3, Ages 6-9
Pack your bags! From butterflies to volcanoes, this course reveals wonders of the world using the basic science toolkit. Young students will engage in a journey of wonder as they learn the basics of scientific inquiry and the scientific method. Exciting experiments, interactive demonstrations, and fun hands-on activities will thrill and delight these young explorers both inside and outside the classroom.
MUSICAL DRAMA & SET DESIGN
"Annie"
June 18–29 (2 week class), Ages 7 and up
In this exciting two-week production, students will audition for parts, be assigned roles, practice their lines, and learn songs and choreographed dances, while also learning the basics of set and costume design. The musical, Annie, is the delightful, time-honored story of Little Orphan Annie, adopted by Daddy Warbucks, but then stolen away by the dreadful orphanage mistress, Mrs. Hannigan. We are thrilled that this production will be directed by Nancy Visintainer-Armstrong, the renowned choreographer for Off The Wall Theatre. Join us for this exciting, intensive theatre experience!
SPORTS
On the Ball!
June 25-29, Ages 6-9
Excellent ball-handling skills are crucial for any successful athlete. This course teaches techniques and drills that you can translate to your favorite team sport. Using every kind of ball imaginable and fun games such as kickball, dodge ball, four square, baseball, and more, we will practice throwing and kicking precisely while catching with speed and confidence. Hone your skills and join the fun while becoming a smarter and faster on-the-ball athlete!
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Soccer Pro
July 9-13, Ages 6-9
Soccer is the world’s most popular sport. In this fast-paced session, our soccer coaches will help your young athlete gain the technical skills and sports knowledge required for their next step in soccer while building the life skills of teamwork and sportsmanship. Designed for players ages 6-9, this session emphasizes the rules and etiquette of the game, through creative and constant participation, as well as skill development in dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. Limited prior experience is helpful; a desire to build a sports foundation is a plus. Each session ends with a World Cup competition where campers can showcase their skills in a program-wide tournament.
Track and Field
July 23-27, Ages 6–9
This camp keeps kids running and active while introducing them to rich tradition and history of Olympic-style track and field events. Using special equipment, our exercises and drills will introduce athletes to the safe techniques for each event while preparing them for further work in cross-country and track. Our track coaches teach the fundamentals of body positioning, stride, stretching, and cool-down techniques to keep kids safe and healthy, while also teaching them the rules and etiquette important to being on a track. Participants will put it all together for a fun-filled track meet at the end of the week!
The Volleyball Edge
August 6-10, Ages 6–9
Volleyball is a fast-paced team sport that keeps spectators on the edge of their seats! In this session, our volleyball coaches will assist athletes in developing all aspects of the game through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting, and serving. While emphasizing the life skills of teamwork and sportsmanship, students will practice and play using fast-paced drills, skill-building exercises, and scrimmages. Limited prior experience is helpful, and a desire to build a foundation in sports is a plus. Each participant will receive a t-shirt and a merit award.
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
Robotics
[THIS CLASS IS FULL] July 9–13, Ages 6–9
Robotic science is changing the world! This class is designed to increase our understanding of robots: how they sense, think, and act, as well as the uses and limitations of working robots. In addition to programming a moving robot, students will explore the science behind robotic operations. Using NASA’s Learning Outpost, students will see how space-bots, nano-rovers, aero-bots, robo-nauts, and rovers are helping us explore mysterious, inhospitable spaces such as the deep seas and the interior of volcanoes! Each student will build and take home a ‘bot’ during this fun course.
Film Making: The Kerpoof Technique
July 16–20, Ages 6-9
Bring your imagination to life through Kerpoof! In this course, students will learn to use the amazing web-based software to create a story and share it with friends as a movie – complete with animation and sound! Participants will learn to outline the key elements of a successful story by storyboarding and design an infinite variety of backgrounds and characters to create their original works. You bring the ideas, we will supply the technology. At the end of the week each student will present a film at our own Kerpoof Film Festival.
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