Special Interest

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, student-directed 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 08 – Jun 10 W-F 9 AM-12 PM 3x $135 $145 Jun 13 – Jun 17 M-F 9 AM-12 PM 5x $225 $235 Jun 20 – Jun 24 M-F 9 AM-12 PM 5x $225 $235 Jul 27 – Jul 01 M-F 9 AM-12 PM 5x $225 $235

Jun 08 – Jun 10 M-F 1 PM-4 PM 3x $135 $145 Jun 13 – Jun 17 M-F 1 PM-4 PM 5x $225 $235 Jun 20 – Jun 24 M-F 1 PM-4 PM 5x $225 $235 Jul 27 – Jul 01 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!

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Jun 13 – Jun 17 M-F 9 AM-12 PM 5x $210 $220 Aug 08 – Aug 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 – Jun 24 Tu-F 9 AM-3 PM 4x $386 $396 Jul 18 – Jul 22 M-F 9 AM-3 PM 5x $483 $493 Aug 01 – Aug 05 M-F 9 AM-3 PM 5x $483 $493

Jun 21 – Jun 24 Tu-F 9 AM-12 PM 4x $253 $263 Jul 18 – Jul 22 M-F 9 AM-12 PM 5x $316 $326 Aug 01 – Aug 05 M-F 9 AM-12 PM 5x $316 $326

Jun 21 – Jun 24 Tu-F 12 PM-3 PM 4x $253 $263 Jul 18 – Jul 22 M-F 12 PM-3 PM 5x $316 $326 Aug 01 – Aug 05 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

AGES 7-12

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 01 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