Special Interest
Chess Wizards AGES 6 -12
Write On! Creative Writing Labs AGES 8 -13
Veteran Albany Middle School English teacher Abby Skrivan, MA, offers weeklong creative writing workshops for kids and early teens. Students join a fun, studentdirected writing community as they engage in all aspects of the writing process. Through a wide range of writing exercises, including cooperative games, observational writing, poetry, story writing and peer-editing, students will develop their writing voices. This unforgettable week will culminate in the production of a bound "literary journal." Morning and afternoon sessions available. NOTE: Students who attended in the summer of 2021 are encouraged to attend! Second and third-year students will deepen the progress made and take their writing to a new level! DATE
DAY
TIME
MEETS
ALB RES
NON RES
Jun 8–10
W-F
9 AM-12 PM
3x
$135
$145
Jun 13–17
M-F
9 AM-12 PM
5x
$225
$235
Jun 20–24
M-F
9 AM-12 PM
5x
$225
$235
Jub 27–Jul 1
M-F
9 AM-12 PM
5x
$225
$235
Jun 8–10
M-F
1 PM-4 PM
3x
$135
$145
Jun 13–17
M-F
1 PM-4 PM
5x
$225
$235
Jun 20–24
M-F
1 PM-4 PM
5x
$225
$235
Jun 27–Jul 1
M-F
1 PM-4 PM
5x
$225
$235
Instructor: Abby Skrivan Location: AMS, Annex Room 23 Min: 6; Max: 20 Online Activity #: 313110 + 313111
Improv and Theater Games AGES 9 -13
In this camp, participants will learn the basics of comedy improv such as “yes and” (enthusiastically accepting offers), “group mind” (listening to each other and working as a team) and “space object work” (miming). Using warm-ups and improv “structures”, campers will be encouraged to think on their feet, trust their instincts and actively support each other. (It is said that a good improviser is one who makes their teammates look good). They will also laugh a lot! DATE
DAY
TIME
MEETS
ALB RES
NON RES
Jun 13–17
M-F
9 AM-12 PM
5x
$210
$220
Aug 8–12
M-F
9 AM-12 PM
5x
$210
$220
Chess Wizards has been teaching the game of chess since 2002. Join us this summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You'll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle - your brain! Our camps include fun team chess games (like Corner Chess), recess time (of course), snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. Each camper receives a T-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. We include all the materials necessary for your child to participate, but full-day kids should bring a lunch. Unleash your brain power and spend part of your vacation with Chess Wizards! DATE
DAY
TIME
MEETS
ALB RES
NON RES
Jun 21–24
Tu-F
9 AM-3 PM
4x
$386
$396
Jul 18–22
M-F
9 AM-3 PM
5x
$483
$493
Aug 1–5
M-F
9 AM-3 PM
5x
$483
$493
Jun 21–24
Tu-F
9 AM-12 PM
4x
$253
$263
Jul 18–22
M-F
9 AM-12 PM
5x
$316
$326
Aug 1–5
M-F
9 AM-12 PM
5x
$316
$326
Jun 21–24
Tu-F
12 PM-3 PM
4x
$253
$263
Jul 18–22
M-F
12 PM-3 PM
5x
$316
$326
Aug 1–5
M-F
12 PM-3 PM
5x
$316
$326
Instructor: Chess Wizards Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 10; Max: 48 Online Activity #: 3331CW
Junior Alchemists A G ES 7- 1 2
Want to master the secrets of the universe? Create a volcanic eruption to rival Pompeii? Pass secret messages to your friends in invisible ink? Learn how to do these and much, much, more! Junior Alchemists is designed to not only pique an interest in scientific inquiry, but to introduce students to a deeper understanding of its development and application. We allow them to see the basic principles of science in the world around them. The course is focused on a number of experiments; they are tons of fun, visually appealing, and can safely be reproduced at home for friends and family. DATE
DAY
TIME
MEETS
ALB RES
NON RES
Jun 27–Jul 1
M-F
9 AM-12 PM
5x
$300
$310
Instructor: Athena Coding Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 5; Max: 30 Online Activity #: 3131AC
Instructor: Geri Engberg Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Min: 7; Max: 16 Online Activity #: 3131GE 10
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