Summer Session 2014 Catalog by The Agnes Irwin School

New facilities • New offerings JUNE 16 – JULY 25, 2014 For Boys and Girls Rising PreK-Grade 12 www.agnesirwin.org/summersession

New facilities. New offerings. The Agnes Irwin School’s Summer Session 2014, running June 16 through July 25, is a co-educational program for grades PreK-12, featuring enrichment courses in arts, academics, including STEM; and fitness, full and half-day specialty programs, courses for credit, SAT and college essay preparation classes, and more.

ABOUT SUMMER SESSION

FULL-DAY PROGRAM SAMPLE SCHEDULE OF ELECTIVE CLASSES

• Students may enroll in individual classes or participate in a full day of specialty programming. See pricing on individual classes throughout the catalog.

8:30 a.m. ............................................ (Courses for Credit start at this time)

• Instructors include AIS faculty, local certified teachers, professional artists, experienced coaches and a few talented college students. The class size is limited in order to meet the individual needs of each student. For most electives, students may attend any number of weeks and the weeks do not need to be consecutive (unless otherwise specified).

9:00 a.m. ....................................................................................................... Activity 1

• Most classrooms are air-conditioned. Dress is casual. • There are no parent-teacher conferences for academic courses, but parents are welcome to contact the Summer Session Office with any questions. • All grade requirements for classes and activities refer to the grade a student will enter in Fall 2014. • There will be no classes on Friday, July 4, 2014. • Fees for late pickup will be assessed for students who are not picked up 15 minutes past the completion of their scheduled session. At that time, students will return to the Office, and late fees of $15 for every 15 minutes late will accrue. • The Summer Session Office is staffed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. • Students are permitted on campus only when they are attending a class.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Please contact the Summer Session Office Main Phone: 610.672.1272 • Fax: 610.525.8908 Email: summer@agnesirwin.org • www.agnesirwin.org/summersession

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. .............................................................................. Arrive at camp 10:30 a.m. .................................................................................................... Activity 2 12:00 p.m. . ......................................................................................................... Lunch 12:30 p.m. . .................................................................................................. Activity 3 2:00 p.m. . ..................................................................................................... Activity 4 3:30 p.m. . ........................Summer Session day ends; last student pickup Please note, if you’re not interested in pairing up electives to make a full day, you might choose to take one, two or three electives in a given week, or sign up for a full-day specialty program or half-day course for credit or specialty program. Please note the different pricing for classes that meet more than 1.5 hours.

CONTENTS i2 Camp..............................................................3

Courses, Grades 9-12..................... 14-15

The Real Deal Girls’ Leadership Program........................4

Specialty Camps ........................................16

Course Grid . ..................................................5

Registration Form............................ Center

Courses, PreK-Grade 2 . ...........................6 Courses, Grades 3-4.............................. 8-9 Courses, Grades 5-8........................ 10-12

Courses for Credit, Gr. 9-12................13

Sports Clinics ...................................... 17-18

The Agnes Irwin Summer Session admits students of any racial, ethnic, religious, socio-economic and geographic background to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students or the school.

General Information TUITION AND REFUND POLICY • A non-refundable deposit must be submitted for each student with the registration form. This deposit will be applied to the final tuition fee. Deposits are as follows:

$145 required for 1-3 electives

$250 required for a full day (4 electives)/full week

$675 required for courses for credit

Full payment required for specialty camps (listed on page 16)

• Full payment for all weeks is expected by Friday, May 23, 2014. • A full day of classes (four chosen electives) costs $550, which reflects a $30 discount. • N o weeks will be prorated; however, tuition for the week of June 30 will be discounted, as this will be a four-day week due to the July 4 holiday. No classes will meet on July 4, and the Summer Session Office will be closed. (Each elective course will be $125 instead of $145 for that week only. Course for credit pricing that week is not prorated.) • After June 2, we will not refund payments for class changes or absences due to a change in plans, family vacation or illness. Makeup classes can be arranged. • If insufficient enrollment requires the cancellation of a course, all deposits and fees associated with that course will be refunded. Cancellation of a course may occur the week prior to the beginning of that course due to low enrollment.

LUNCH POLICY Our new state-of-the-art cafeteria, known as the Student Life Center, will be open for lunch during Summer Session. Students may bring in their own brown bag lunches or sign up for a weekly meal plan (five day minimum). The cost of a lunch will be $8.00 a day and will include a drink, a hot meal or sandwich, and a dessert. A la carte items will be available and may include yogurt, drinks and carrot sticks. There are vending machines on campus for cold beverages and additional snacks. 2

CAMP A SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS TO

iNVENT & iNSPIRE OUR MISSION i2 Camp has been developed with the goal of engaging middle school children in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). We're excited to partner with The Agnes Irwin School and bring our program to the Philadelphia area this summer, only at AIS.

THIS SUMMER Extract and analyze your own DNA Create an interactive friendly monster Explore the world of nanotechnology Build working solar ovens and wind turbines Program and build robots

i2 CAMP QUICK FACTS • Individual one-week sessions: June • Rising 5th-8th graders

23 - July 25

not • Fun, hands-on, STEM-based material traditionally seen in school ng • Courses developed by the world's leadi STEM organizations • Three teachers per class & • Guest talks by astronauts, engineers & more trips field ing excit with eurs, entrepren able avail p picku • 9am-4pm, early drop-off & late • $750 per session (two-week minim lunch included)

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Plan a moon colony and more!

Challenges of Engineering Genetics, DNA & The Human Body Our Transforming World The Science of Smart Cities Time, Space & Other Dimensions Robotics & Electronics

CURRICULUM DEVELOPED BY Over 20 of the world’s leading STEM organizations

FOR MORE INFO & ENROLLMENT PLEASE VISIT:

CAMP TOPICS

W W W. i 2 C A M P.O RG AGNESIRWIN@i2CAMP.org

917-886-1669

The Real Deal Girls’ Leadership Program THE REAL DEAL 2014 IS HERE! July 14 - July 18 (WK 5) Girls only, grades 7-9

$600/Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Building on the success of the fall’s Leading for Change leadership conference, the Center for the Advancement of Girls is proud to present for a third year The Real Deal summer leadership program at The Agnes Irwin School. This weeklong day camp for girls entering grades 7-9 is designed to encourage girls to discover their potential as leaders, both inside and outside of school. The program will include the following featured sessions: Empowerment & Leadership Campers will engage in a wide array of fun, interactive activities tailored to bring out their strengths and to realize their unique abilities as strong, capable girls. Throughout the week, these young women will learn the skills and traits necessary to lead effectively while uncovering the essence of who they are as leaders.

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workshop using dramatization to illustrate concepts of wellness and self-esteem. Dr. Loretta Sweet Jemmott, a professor from University of Pennsylvania, will talk to campers about how to develop gumption in a workshop titled “How to get your ROAR on.” Sign up now to offer your daughter a chance to hone her leadership and empowerment skills. She will carry these lessons back into the classroom and the real world! To register or for more information about The Real Deal visit www.advancinggirls.org and look under Programs and Partnerships. Please email questions to info@advancinggirls.org. Note: Program is limited to no more than 30 students.

Problem-solving & Team-building skills Each day, a team of trained faculty will reveal the day’s theme, what we call the “real deal,” to the girls before they participate in a variety of skill-building workshops with their peers in which they will collaboratively research and solve hypothetical problems. Special Guest Speakers & Workshops We are excited to welcome Clarice and Maxine Bailey, founders of the Girls Justice League, who will speak about how to start a “movement.” The Real Deal will also feature Colleen Baratka, a child psychologist, who will conduct a fun

Real girls. Real voices. Real impact.

Real Deal girls practicing team-building skills.

Colleen Baratka engages students in a workshop on self-esteem.

Course Grid For more information regarding prices and weeks available for the electives listed in this grid, please refer to the course descriptions on pages 6-15. Please note that i2 Camp (page 3), The Real Deal (page 4), Specialty Camps (page 16) and Sports Clinics (page 17-18) are not listed on this grid.

Grades PreK-2 9 - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

12:30 - 2 p.m.

2 - 3:30 p.m.

Camp Little Owl (PreK -K) Camp Wise Owl (Gr. 1-2)

I Dig Dinosaurs (Gr. K-2) Kids in Motion (Gr. K-2) Krafty Kids (Gr. K-2)

Crafts, Cooks, and Books (Gr. K-2) Tumbling (Gr. K -2)

9 - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

12:30 - 2 p.m.

2 - 3:30 p.m.

Author Exploration Camp Clever Owl Clay Workshop Jiu Jitsu

Camp Clever Owl Candy Science Creative Writing LEGO: WeDo速 Robotics

Cartoon Drawing & Painting Scrapbooking Tynker Young Inventors

Cookie Factory Sports Sampler

Grades 5-8

9 - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

12:30 - 2 p.m.

2 - 3:30 p.m.

Cartoon Drawing & Painting Creative Writing Garage Band LEGO速 Robotics Web Design & Flash Animation

Animation Workshop Board Game Design Clay Workshop Jiu Jitsu Math Review Photography: Digital

Babysitting Collage Culinary Skills 1 Pottery: Sculpture

Improv Mac Attack

8:30 - 9 a.m.

9 - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

12:30 - 2 p.m.

2 - 3:30 p.m.

Algebra IA (Gr. 7-9) Algebra IB (Gr. 7-9) Biology Chemistry Geometry Physics Algebra I Readiness (WK 4-6)

Algebra IA cont. Algebra IB cont. Biology cont. Chemistry cont. Geometry cont. Physics cont. Algebra I Readiness (WK 4-6) cont.

Photography: Digital

Graphic Novels, Picture Books & Painting Wheel Thrown Pottery

Grades 3-4

Grades 9-12

Algebra IA cont. Algebra IB cont. Biology cont. Chemistry cont. Geometry cont. Physics cont. Algebra II Readiness (WK 4-6) SAT Critical Reading & Writing (WK 4-6) SAT Math Skills Review (WK 4-6)* Writing for High School*

*Runs until 12 p.m.

CAMP LITTLE OWL June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades PreK-K

I DIG DINOSAURS $300/week 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Camp Little Owl is an introductory program designed to offer young children an exciting first experience at summer camp. Housed in the Lower School, Camp Little Owl makes use of the PreK classroom, the PreK playground and the comfort and safety of the school’s campus. Teachers and youth counselors plan and supervise daily activities around weekly themes, such as Pirates and Princesses, An All American Fourth of July, Bugs and Butterflies, Circus Fun, Way Out West, Ocean Adventures and much more. Opening circle begins the day, with time for announcements, songs and camp cheers. Daily program activities include camp games, outdoor experiences, group time, arts and crafts, snack and cooking, and water play. Our students can also look forward to Water Wednesdays, a day they bring in bathing suits and towels to play outside with a water sprinkler! Note: Campers may stay for lunch from 12 – 12:30 p.m. each day. Camp Little Owl welcomes boys and girls who will be four or five by August 31, 2014.

June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) $145/week Grades K-2 12:30 – 2 p.m. Let’s go back in history to study some of the biggest animals of all time! Which dinosaur was the largest? Which ones could fly? Which ones had the most horns or the biggest appetites? Read about and talk about these creatures that roamed the earth and learn about the fossils left behind. You’ll enjoy dinosaur games, songs, word searches, stories, model-making and more.

KIDS IN MOTION June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) $145/week Grades K-2 12:30 – 2 p.m. This class is designed to promote healthy, strong and active kids. By stretching, jumping rope, dancing and playing movement games, kids learn to move their bodies. Through music and a wide range of activities, kids come to understand that fitness can be fun.

KRAFTY KIDS

CAMP WISE OWL June 16 - July 25 (Wk 1-6) Grades 1-2

PreK-GRADE 2

Course Descriptions, PreK - Grade 2

$300/week 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

This three-hour class is designed with incoming first and second graders in mind. We take it up a notch from Camp Little Owl as children are now ready for the next level of fun and learning. A different country is introduced each week, and we explore music, arts and stories about that culture. The curriculum introduces some reading and writing, as well as practice with some basic math skills appropriate for this age group. This class is a blend of imagination and hands-on work in a structured and caring environment.

CRAFTS, COOKS, AND BOOKS June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) $145/week Grades K-2 2 – 3:30 p.m. This class will connect children’s books with cooking and crafts. First, you will read and discuss a selected children’s book. Then as a group, you will incorporate hands-on cooking activities and crafts related to the theme of the book. Cooking helps children practice their math skills and make predictions about what is going to happen next. Crafts allow children to use their knowledge of the book and give them an outlet for their creativity.

June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) $145/week Grades K-2 12:30 – 2 p.m. Students will work with art materials ranging from paints and paper plates to pipe cleaners and popsicle sticks! Creativity will be the primary focus of this class, but students will also develop listening and organization skills as they produce interesting and age-appropriate craft masterpieces in a variety of media.

TUMBLING: INTRODUCTION TO GYMNASTICS June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) $145/week Grades K-2 2 – 3:30 p.m. Want to learn or improve front and back tumbling? Want to practice your balance? Then come join us on the mat for some basic skills that will improve coordination and self-confidence. Kids will benefit from the emphasis placed on building strength and flexibility through jumps and tumbling routines.

Course Descriptions, Grades 3 - 4 AUTHOR EXPLORATION - NEW

CARTOON DRAWING & PAINTING - NEW

June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 3-4

Ever wondered about the mysterious stories of Chris Van Allsburg? What about the wordless stories of David Weisner? Is your favorite author Jan Brett? Join us on a journey where we explore multiple books written by a single author! Each week, we will learn about a new author, read many of his/her books, and participate in fun activities and creative writing pieces from these books!

CAMP CLEVER OWL - NEW June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 3-4

$300/week 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

New this summer! Taught by an AIS teacher Ashley Kaufmann, Camp Clever Owl is an engaging three-hour morning program designed to help rising third and fourth graders stay sharp with their reading, writing and mathematics skills. Math topics we will practice include adding & subtracting multi-digit numbers, basic multiplication & division, fraction & decimal concepts, telling time, measurement, and word problems. We make the concepts fun, with hands-on projects, puzzles and worksheets. In our Language Arts review, we will practice comprehension, vocabulary, grammar skills and writing in a way that is exciting and entertaining. There will be no homework or parent/teacher conferences.

CANDY SCIENCE June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 3-4

$145/week 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Candy + Science = Tons of Fun! Your favorite candy treats might be found in the class, but the focus is on experimenting with them rather than eating them. You’ll ask questions like, “Is there oil in the candy?” “Can you make your own rock candy?” “What happens when you put some candy in water?” “What are pop rocks?” You will learn so much about what candy is made of, so join in the fun!

CLAY WORKSHOP June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 3-4

$145/week 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Explore form, texture and color as you learn sculpture and pottery techniques using the tools of a professional sculptor. Projects may include slump molds, pinch, coil and slab pots. Note: Pottery will be available for pickup approximately a week and a half after each session ends.

$145/week 12:30 – 12 p.m.

Love to doodle? Would you like to improve how you draw a face or your favorite animal? This class will offer step-by-step techniques for making your favorite drawings better. Create your own cartoon characters and comic strips. Your comic will be included in a weekly comic book that will be available for everyone to take home. You will also have the opportunity to transfer your original artwork or favorite cartoon character onto a canvas board and paint it using acrylic paint!

GRADES 3-4

$145/week 9 – 10:30 a.m.

COOKIE FACTORY June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 3-4

$145/week 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Come join us for some fun in our state-of-the-art kitchen in the new Student Life Center! The Cookie Factory is a fun introduction to basic cookie making techniques. We will discuss kitchen safety and sanitation, weights and measures, oven usage and creaming methods. Students will create a variety of cookies with recipes to take home and enjoy! Class is limited to 15 students.

CREATIVE WRITING June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 3-4

$145/week 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

If you enjoy writing and wish you had more time to be creative with the written word, this class is for you! This fun and exciting class features a weekly topic, allowing boys and girls put their creative writing skills to use! Throughout the summer, we will be looking at and learning all about poetry, tall tales, Aesops Fables, fairy tales, biographies and mysteries!

JIU JITSU June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 3-4

$145/week 9 – 10:30 a.m.

This course is designed to introduce you to the art of Jiu Jitsu and the world of martial arts. Led by a black belt instructor, you will be challenged physically and mentally while developing courtesy, integrity and self-control. Although a uniform is not required, please wear loose fitting clothing.

Course Descriptions, Grades 3 - 4 LEGO EDUCATION ®: WeDo ® ROBOTICS

TYNKER - NEW

June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 3-4

$145/week 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

What are robots? Where do you find them? This summer you will find robots twirling, marching and drumming here at AIS! Build at least one robot each day using WeDo® Robotics kits. You will program them to move, make sounds and respond to change via sensors. These robots will not do chores, but they will amuse you!

SCRAPBOOKING - NEW June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 3-4

$145/week 12:30 – 2 p.m.

Come join the Scrapbooking class and learn how to put together a story to share with your friends and family. Using photos and some journal entries, you will create a lasting memory of a special event or person. You will learn the fundamentals of scrapbooking as you begin using basic scrapbooking tools to lay out your photos in a creative way, the options are endless! Please bring in your own photographs to this class.

SPORTS SAMPLER June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 3-4

$145/week 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Led by experienced coaches and teachers, this sports program emphasizes skill development and participation in a variety of organized group sports. Each day, you will be given a choice of sports depending on the group’s interests and enrollment numbers. In the event of rain, the program will move inside. Sneakers and a water bottle are a must!

$145/week 12:30 – 2 p.m.

Tynker is a new computing platform designed specifically to teach children computational learning and programming skills in a fun and imaginative way. Tynker is inspired by Scratch from MIT. Students will explore the exciting world of computer programming with the Tynker Learning Platform, that uses its own visual programming language. Projects will include creating comics and animations and simple games.

YOUNG INVENTORS June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 3-4

$145/week 12:30 – 2 p.m.

Many everyday items begin life as an idea, and then the idea becomes a process of experiments to make the product work. Get ready to learn about how mistakes were transformed into brilliant inventions, how kids have discovered and created various inventions, and learn all about patents! You will then have the opportunity to develop your own idea, build it and create an advertisement for your invention!

Course Descriptions, Grades 5 - 8 ANIMATION WORKSHOP - NEW

CLAY WORKSHOP

June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 5-8

BABYSITTING RED CROSS CERTIFICATION (WK 1, 2, 4, 5, 6) Grades 5-8

$145/week 12:30 – 2 p.m.

This class will prepare you to become a responsible babysitter. It will cover everything from routine childcare to emergency procedures, including basic first aid. You must complete all five days of the class in order to be certified as a Red Cross Babysitter. Each student will receive The Red Cross Babysitting Handbook and a certificate after completing the required hours of instruction. The Red Cross babysitting certificate will be sent to participants in August. Note: You must be at least 11 years of age. This class is limited to 10 students per section.

BOARD GAME DESIGN - NEW June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 5-8

$145/week 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Ever wanted to make your own board game? In this class students will learn the methods and strategies for creating a successful board game. Develop your own characters and story line, or use the artwork from Cartoon Drawing class and transfer it into a game board. The class will also discuss how your board game can be used in a video game and popular apps.

CARTOON DRAWING & PAINTING - NEW June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 5-8

$145/week 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Love to draw and paint? Enjoy telling stories? This class offers the opportunity to create and develop your own cartoon characters, comic strips and picture books. Everyone’s comic strips will be turned into a weekly comic book that will be shared and available to take home. Create your own picture book and illustrate an event or a favorite story. Learn a bookbinding technique to hand-bind your own book. You will also be able to transfer a drawing or a favorite cartoon character into a work of art using acrylic paint on canvas board.

GRADES 3-4

Animation Workshop gives kids a chance to learn how the professionals created magical films such as Lilo and Stitch, Cinderella, and many other traditional animated films. Then they get to create their very own mini animation and develop their own character. They will discover the secrets of animation and learn how the professionals get started.

$145/week 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

COLLAGE - NEW June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 5-8

$145/week 12:30 – 2 p.m.

Love experimenting with paint and color and exploring new materials and techniques? Have you ever sewed on paper? Painted on candy wrappers? Combined drawing and photography? This class offers the opportunity to create wonderful, imaginative collages with an array of objects and materials. Discover assemblage, photomontage, mono printing, collagraphy and journalmaking as you play with with surface design, texture, layering, printmaking, stamping, stenciling, sanding, image transferring, tool making and much more.

GRADES 5-8

$145/week 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

CREATIVE WRITING June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 5-8

$145/week 9 – 10:30 a.m.

If you enjoy writing and wish you had more time to be creative with the written word, this class is for you! You will keep an inspiration journal, write stories, create character sketches, collaborate on plays with your peers and compose poems. Not only will you write in this class, but you will also examine famous pieces of writing in order to better understand format and structure.

CULINARY SKILLS 1 - NEW June 16 - July 25(WK 1-6) Grades 5-8

$145/week 12:30 – 2 p.m.

An introduction to basic kitchen operations, Culinary Skills 1 will take place in our new state-of-the-art student dining facility, the Student Life Center! We will focus on safety and sanitation, product identification and balanced meal fabrication. The class will culminate in a three-course meal, prepared by the students, for a portion of the AIS staff. Students will be using cutlery, open burners and ovens in this class. Class is limited to 15 students. 10

Course Descriptions, Grades 5 - 8 June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 5-8

$145/week 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Have fun and compose music using Apple’s digital music creation and editing tool, Garageband. This class will cover the basics on how to use the program. We will begin by using Garageband’s pre-programmed audio files to create songs and then move into recording live vocal and instrumental tracks and importing them into the program. For students who want to take the course over multiple weeks, there is always the option to continue ongoing projects or to start fresh each time.

IMPROV June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 5-8

$145/week 2 – 3:30 p.m.

This drama class focuses on improvisation. Learn to work without a script and to rely upon your own quick and ready wits. Theater games will foster creativity, spontaneity, listening and cooperation skills. You should dress in comfortable clothes and sneakers.

JIU JITSU June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 5-8

$145/week 10:30am – 12 p.m.

LEGO ® ROBOTICS June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 5-8

$145/week 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Using Lego NXT® kits and laptop computers, you will design, build and program robots that perform specific tasks. Beginning with robot designs and programs with complete instructions, you will quickly progress to building your own designs. Have fun while learning the fundamental principles of robotics and programming.

MAC ATTACK June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 5-8

$145/week 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Explore the world of Apple computers. Attention will be placed on using Photo Booth, iPhoto, iMovie and other fun and interactive programs available to you

on The Agnes Irwin School’s Mac software. You might even see your iMovie displayed in our lobby for incoming campers.

MATH REVIEW FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL July 9 - July 13 (WK 4-6) Grades 5-8

$145/week 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

This class will reinforce basic math skills, develop algebraic skills and strengthen problem-solving abilities for middle school students in a lively, enjoyable environment. Fun-filled math projects and hands-on activities are designed to help you review basic concepts and to introduce lessons in Algebra. Notes: There will be no parent-teacher conferences. Also, there are Algebra classes (for both credit and non-credit) in the course descriptions under Grades 9 -12 (pages 13 & 14). Seventh graders and above are permitted to take these classes.

PHOTOGRAPHY: DIGITAL June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 5-8

GRADES 5-8

GARAGE BAND - NEW

$145/week 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

This course will introduce you to digital color and black and white photography skills as you discover how to manipulate and enhance your own photos using programs like Photoshop and iPhoto. Some exciting topics include digital hand coloring, morphing, composites and restoration. You will need your own digital camera – either a digital 35mm SLR or a digital point-and-shoot camera.

POTTERY: SCULPTURE June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 5-8

$145/week 12:30 – 2 p.m.

This class will focus on three-dimensional work in clay. Explore form, texture and color as you learn sculpture and pottery techniques, including pinch, coil and slab pots. Making unique clay texture stamps will be part of the creative surface decoration techniques that will be taught. Note: Pottery will be available for pickup approximately a week and a half after the session ends.

WEB DESIGN & FLASH ANIMATION June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 5-8

$145/week 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Using school-owned software, you will learn the basics of designing and developing personal websites. Focus will be placed on the effects of layout and style, insertion of hyperlinks, and the integration of graphics as well as animated effects to create dynamic sites. Appropriate and ethical use policies will be discussed.

Course Descriptions, Grades 9 - 12 The following descriptions have been divided into two sections: Courses for Credit and Electives.

Courses for Credit

CHEMISTRY

ALGEBRA IA

The basic principles and skills of a full-year, introductory chemistry class will be covered: matter and energy, measurement and calculations, nuclear and electronic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding, chemical nomenclature and reactions, stoichiometry, phases of matter, solution chemistry, acid and bases, and thermodynamics. Biweekly laboratory investigations will support concepts introduced in class and make the lessons come alive. At least one hour of reading and/or problem solving will be assigned each night. You will receive a midterm and final grade. This course satisfies the prerequisite requirement for AP Chemistry and is equivalent to a full year of high school science. Note: Absences from this condensed, fast-paced course could affect successful completion.

June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 7 - 9

$1,350/six-week course 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

This half (.5) credit course lays the foundation for a two-part introduction to high school mathematics. The course will include a study of variables, rational numbers, solving equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations, writing equation of lines, and solving systems of equations and inequalities. It is intended for students who have not yet begun their study of Algebra. Note: Absences from this condensed, fast-paced course could affect successful completion.

ALGEBRA IB June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 7 - 9

$1,350/six-week course 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

This half (.5) credit course is the second installment in a two-part introduction to high school mathematics. Topics include polynomials, exponents and exponential functions, and quadratic, radical and rational equations, and functions. You will also be introduced to basic geometry concepts in an algebraic framework. You must have successfully completed Algebra IA, or the equivalent, prior to taking this course. Note: Absences from this condensed, fast-paced course could affect successful completion.

BIOLOGY June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-5) Grades 9-12

$1,350/six-week course 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

An introduction to basic biological principles, this course will cover life processes and biochemistry, cells, human systems, structure and function, genetics, evolutionary history, and behavior and populations. The material will be presented through lectures, discussions, laboratory investigations and audio-visual displays. You will be expected to invest at least one hour per night in reviewing and preparing for the next class. You will receive a midterm and a final grade. This course satisfies the prerequisite requirement for AP Biology and is equivalent to a year of high school science. Note: Absences from this condensed, fast-paced course could affect successful completion. 13

June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 9-12

$1,350/six-week course 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

GEOMETRY June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 9-12

$1,350/six-week course 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

The topics of this course include fundamentals, parallel lines, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, similar triangles, right triangles, circles, locus, construction, areas and volume. Geometer’s Sketchpad, a mathematics software, will be used to enhance understanding of geometric relationships. There will be nightly homework assignments, and students will receive a midterm and a final grade. A solid understanding of Algebra I is expected. This course is equivalent to a year of high school math and moves at an accelerated pace. Note: Absences from this condensed, fast-paced course could affect successful completion.

PHYSICS June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 9-12

$1,350/six-week course 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

This standard high school physics course covers the concept of mechanics, energy, electricity, magnetism, wave theory, sound and light. Each class will consist of review, lectures, videos and student-based laboratory work. Laboratory experiments will provide an opportunity for discovery learning in which you will prove classic physics theories. You must have completed Algebra II in order to enroll. You will have nightly homework assignments and receive a midterm and final grade. This course satisfies the prerequisite requirement for AP Physics and is equivalent to a year of high school science. Note: Absences from this condensed, fast-paced course could affect successful completion.

Grades 9 - 12 Electives ALGEBRA I READINESS July 7 - July 25 (WK 4-6) Grades 7-9

$190/week 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

This two-hour course offers a thorough review of the aspects of pre-algebra most needed for success in Algebra I. It is intended for students who have completed pre-algebra but need to establish a stronger background of skills before taking Algebra I. Listed below are the topics covered each week. Of course, the full three weeks is recommended. Week 4: Properties of Algebra, Operations with Integers and Fractions, Percents Week 5: Variables, Simplifying Expressions, Solving Equations, Factors, Exponents Week 6: Ratios & Probability, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Radicals

ALGEBRA II READINESS July 7 - July 25 (WK 4-6) Grades 9-12

$190/week 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

GRADES 9-12

This two-hour course offers a thorough review of the essential lessons from Algebra I. It is intended for students who have completed Algebra I but need to establish a stronger background of skills before taking Algebra II. You should bring your own graphing calculator to class each day, as you will develop familiarity with this technology throughout the course. Listed below are the topics covered each week. Of course, the full three weeks is recommended. Week 4: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions, Solving and Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities, Solving Linear System of Equations Week 5: Operations and Factoring with Polynomials Expressions, Solving Polynomial and Rational Equations Week 6: Solving Radical Equations, Functions and Relations, Graphing Quadratic Functions.

GRAPHIC NOVELS, PICTURE BOOKS & PAINTING - NEW June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) $145/week Grades 9-12 2 – 3:30 p.m. This class offers the opportunity to develop your own personal style and learn the steps in producing a successful graphic novel or illustrated picture storybook. Create your own characters and explore new ways of using your characters, from merchandising to creating board games. You will print, hand-color and

Course Descriptions, Grades 9 - 12 bind your artwork. You will also be able to transfer your ideas into a work of art using acrylic paint on canvas board. An advanced student will have the opportunity to develop his/her own course curriculum and can choose to paint a self-portrait, still life, landscape or a piece from the imagination.

PHOTOGRAPHY: DIGITAL June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 9-12

$145/week 12:30 – 2 p.m.

This course will introduce you to digital color and black & white photography skills as you discover how to manipulate and enhance your own photos using programs like Photoshop and iPhoto. Some exciting topics include digital hand-coloring, morphing, composites and restoration. You will need you own digital camera – either a digital 35mm SLR or a digital point-and-shoot camera.

SAT CRITICAL READING AND WRITING SKILLS REVIEW July 7 - July 25 (WK 4-6) Grades 9-12

$450/three-week course 9 – 10:30 a.m.

This intensive three-week course incorporates skill building, including exercises in active reading, thinking and writing, that serve as a good foundation for any high school English course. It provides an introduction to the types of questions students may encounter on the PSAT and the SAT Reasoning Test, including the 25-minute writing sample. Topics for review will include how to identify the main idea and supporting information, skimming and scanning, comparing, contrasting and other reasoning skills, editing for grammatical errors, and vocabulary in context. This course pairs well with SAT Math Skills Review.

SAT MATH SKILLS REVIEW July 7 - July 25 (WK 4-6) Grades 9-12

$450/three-week course 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

This three-week course is designed as a review of the mathematical concepts (arithmetic, algebra and geometry) found on standardized tests. Topics covered include percent, averages, properties of signed numbers, factoring, linear equations, simple quadratic equations, probability, Pythagorean Theorem, geometric figures, angle and side relationships, area, perimeter, volume and coordinate geometry. Logical reasoning and problem-solving will be included as well as practice with a calculator. You should bring the calculator you will use when taking the SAT. Prerequisite courses include Algebra I and Geometry. This course pairs well with SAT Critical Reading and Writing Skills. 15

WHEEL THROWN POTTERY June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) $145/week Grades 9-12 2 – 3:30 p.m. If you are interested in a more challenging pottery experience, this is the class for you. Prior wheel throwing is recommended but not required. Led by a professional potter, this class will be entirely devoted to teaching you the basics of throwing a cylinder and may advance to throwing handled mugs, pitchers, lids and altered forms. Enrollment is limited in order to provide individualized instruction. Note: Pottery will be available for pickup approximately a week and a half after the session ends. A few seventh and eighth graders may be admitted to this class with the appropriate clay experience and with the permission of the instructor.

WRITING FOR HIGH SCHOOL June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 9-12

$145/week 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

This course stresses strategies students can use when writing analytical essays. You will write in response to literature as well as current events while stating and developing an argument, and perfecting the language skills needed in high school and beyond. You will be taught and expected to use the writing process (brainstorming, organizing, drafting and revising) for every assignment.

Specialty Camps WICKLINE CASTING’S FILM & TV CAMPS – BEGINNERS

WICKLINE CASTING’S LITTLE STARS CAMP

June 16 - June 20 (WK 1) Grades 5-12

June 23 - June 27 (WK 2) Grades K-4

Children are the perfect window into the world of imagination and our goal is to enhance their natural abilities. Through fairytale stories, creative songs, role-playing and mini-audition exercises, campers will have tons of fun dressing up, role-playing their favorite celebrity or rock star. We will tap into that precious personal creativity and help them burst into the spotlight in all aspects of their wonderful world! Campers will create masks, use pretend musical instruments and create their costumes out of materials provided. The most important process at this point is bringing out a child’s confidence to express themselves. Parents will receive a list of local talent agents from Wickline Casting.

WICKLINE CASTING’S TV HOSTING/NEWS ANCHORING CAMP

EAST COAST RECORDING COMPANY’S MUSIC AND VOICE PRODUCTION CAMP: IN FRONT AND BEHIND THE SCENES

July 7 - July 11 (WK 4) Grades 5-12

July 21 - July 25 (WK 6) Grades 5-12

$495/week 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Does your child enjoy creating characters inspired by their favorite TV personalities? This camp is designed for campers to have fun developing their own stories by researching current events in the news and entertainment world. Working in teams, kids will become hosts, reporters, camera operators and directors, delivering under deadlines, just like the pros. We have a full lineup of news anchoring and hosting projects. Kids will deliver their reports, ranging from serious to hysterically off-the-wall funny (campers choice, of course). Projects change daily and include Talk Shows, Sports Announcing, Weather, Consumer Reports, Medical Reports, Field and Traffic Reporting and TV Hosting in Music, Entertainment, Cooking, Decorating and Home Shopping formats. Upon completion of the camp, all original footage will be sent to a professional editor, who will create a DVD. Orders will be taken for purchase; DVD rate is $32.00, which includes shipping and handling.

$495 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Does your child dream of being behind the microphone, performing like his or her favorite singer? Well, now’s his/her chance! This one-of-a-kind camp, designed by a GRAMMY award-winning music producer and two-time Parent’s Choice Gold winner, offers campers an actual recording studio experience by introducing them to the amazing world of the music industry. Campers will have a blast developing their skills in songwriting, music recording, voice-overs and audio equipment operation. Campers can work interchangeably as talent and/or crew, behind the scenes or behind the microphone. They’ll learn vocal warm-up routines, perform voice-overs and television/radio announcements, and have a blast singing karaoke to their favorite songs. The best part is that they will have the unique opportunity to create their very own song from start to finish, record it live, and take home a copy of the song to share with friends and family for years to come! Campers receive one professionally edited audio CD that contains all of their camp recordings for the week. This CD is included in the camp fee.

GRADES 9-12

This is Wickline Casting’s first camp that started 15 years ago. Each day is designed for your child to gain experience working in cast and crew teams. Campers will learn basic levels of acting, directing and operating the camera. Script writing, storyboarding and improvisations will also be introduced. They will dive right into cool projects like commercials, film scenes, music videos and public service announcements. Each day is different as campers create their very own original projects and learn the basics of the “biz.” Upon completion of the camp, all original footage will be sent to a professional editor, who will create a DVD. Orders will be taken for purchase; DVD rate is $32.00, which includes shipping and handling.

$300/week 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

SPECIALTY CAMPS

$495/week 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Sports Clinics COACH DUCK’S GIRLS’ LACROSSE SUMMER CAMP

LEARN TO ROW - NEW

July 14 - July 17 (WK 5) Grades 4-8

Grades 5-8

$200/Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Come join Coach Jenny Duck’s camp for cutting edge ATTACK-DEFENSE- MIDFIELD skill sessions. You will focus on goalie instructions and stick skills. Top collegiate players will help instruct on attack-defense-midfield strategies. There will be several opportunities for on field decision making to build skills and confidence on the field. Please bring your own stick, mouth guard, cleats, sneakers and water bottle. The clinic will take place on our new field (pictured below).

GIRLS’ FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC June 23 - June 27 (WK 2) Grades 3-9

$200/Week 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Come join Ali Brant, former college coach and our current AIS Field Hockey Coach, to focus on positioning, shooting and fundamental stick work to prepare you for the next level of field hockey. You will get an opportunity to work with some of the best players at Agnes Irwin, develop better game sense and be challenged with new skills and concepts to implement into your game. Please bring your own stick, cleats, mouth guard and water bottle. The clinic will take place on our new field (pictured below).

June 16 - June 20 (WK 1) June 23 - June 27 (WK 2) July 7 - July 11 (WK 4) July 14 - July 18 (WK 5) July 21 - J uly 25 (WK 6)

2 – 3:30 p.m.

$145/Week

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Agnes Irwin is happy to offer Learn To Row clinics this summer. Led by AIS Crew Coach Tom Corcoran (pictured at left), students will learn the basics of the rowing stroke, utilizing a rowing tank and ergometers in the new, state-of-the-art Sonnenfeld Rowing Center (pictured below at right). Students will gain a basic understanding of the sport in general – terminology, race structure and types of workouts. This is a great opportunity for a child to try rowing without having to go to a boathouse. Learn To Row is also a fun and challenging fitness routine.

Sports Clinics SQUASH - NEW June 23 - June 27 (WK 2)

$145/Week

Grades 3-4 Grades 5-8 Grades 9-12

9 – 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Alex Stait (pictured at left), AIS Director of Squash and former world number 52 ranked player, will be bringing his expertise to the Summer Squash Clinics designed to help the beginner/intermediate player get a firm grasp of the techniques needed to reach a high level. The 1.5 hour sessions will focus on technique and hand-eye coordination and will be a great way to give your child a fantastic start in the sport. We look forward to seeing you on the court! Space is limited. Racquets, goggles and balls will be provided, but please wear clean, non-skid shoes.

TENNIS June 16 - July 25 (WK 1-6) Grades 3-4 Grades 5-8

$145/Week 9 – 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

SPORTS CLINICS

Come on out to our new tennis courts and join AIS Tennis Coach Wendy Short, as she teaches you the fundamentals of the game. We will play fun games that will help you improve your hand-eye co-ordination and teach you the basics of the game. You will learn how to serve, volley, hit a forehand and backhand, and keep score. Led by experienced coaches, group instruction will be provided at beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate levels. On our beautiful, newly-renovated tennis courts, learn a sport that you can enjoy and play with others. Please bring a racket, water bottle and wear proper tennis attire (no black sole sneakers).

Ithan Avenue and Conestoga Road Rosemont, PA 19010

www.agnesirwin.org 610-672-1272 Conveniently located in Rosemont, near Villanova University, 15 miles west of Philadelphia

summer@agnesirwin.org

NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID CONSHOHOCKEN, PA PERMIT NO.1043