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Middle school students take to the stage in Peter Pan with the St. Mary’s Performing Arts Program

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The Waldorf School of Garden City is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of the class of 2015. College acceptances include, but are not limited to: American University Bard College Bentley University Binghamton University Boston University Brandeis University Clark University Colgate University Columbia University Dartmouth College Dickinson College Emerson College Fordham University Franklin and Marshall College George Washington University

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College Application Boot Camp is held on the grounds of the Waldorf School of Garden City. Each session is three days in length and allows participants to complete much of the work required to apply to a selective college. Campers will prepare essays that can be used for specific colleges of their choice. Develop an application strategy to increase their college acceptance possibilities. Learn how to highlight, activities, and achievements. Participate in mock interviews and more!

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It Takes A Community BY BECCA LORY

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I received my Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis three years ago at the age of 36. I have since adjusted my life to accommodate the specific challenges that ASD presents, but getting here was no easy task; it took work, lots of it. I had to take on the challenge of understanding and accepting myself as an individual on the autism spectrum. That meant learning new life skills and how to incorporate my diagnosis into my life. However, I didn’t do it alone. Far from it. With my ASD diagnosis came an entire community of people I had no idea existed: experienced clinicians to give me a diagnosis, a therapist specializing with adults on the spectrum and an abundance of resources within reach without which I would not be the functional person I am today. Each alone would have been helpful, but together they made my diagnosis feel less overwhelming. I am proud to say that all of this came from the one organization that I knew I could count on for reliable information and the very strong sense of community that comes with being a member.

The Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism (AHA) Association (www.ahany.org) provides crucial resources and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families as they face challenges, build on their strengths and fulfill their potential. AHA’s services reach nearly 10,000 people annually through phone and e-support, more than a dozen monthly support meetings, a weekly e-news, bi-annual educational conferences and a bi-annual print publication. All this is funded by a single annual fundraiser, ROCK ‘N’ BOWL for Autism, a modest membership fee and the generosity of the community. By maintaining efficient administrative practices, 90 percent of every dollar donated to AHA, whose main staff is entirely volunteer, goes directly to providing and expanding its services. And they continue to meet this challenge year after year, since 1988. Because of the support that AHA provides I am actively advocating for adults on the spectrum, speaking publicly about ASD’s, writing a memoir and I am a proud member of the AHA staff. Not that I don’t continue

to struggle with my ASD. My sensory processing issues are quick to remind me that it will always be a part of my life. The difference is that now I have a community to rely upon when the challenges of my ASD surface.

Becca Lory serves as managing editor and community relations for the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association in Amityville. Contact the AHA information and referral line at 888-918-9198.

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Camps That Meet Your Child’s Special Needs BY KIMBERLY DIJKSTRA EDITORIAL@ANTONMEDIAGROUP.COM

If you have a child with special needs, you may assume it will be difficult to find a camp that is a good fit, but you would be wrong. There are many camps on Long Island that are accessible to, or exclusively for, those with handicaps or special needs, and the activities offered might not be what you expect. “Special needs camps, like all camps, adapt to meet the changing needs and interests of today’s families,” said Tom Holland, spokesperson for the American Camp Association (ACA). “Forty-five percent of all ACAaccredited overnight camps do offer specialized programs or services for those with disabilities.” “We believe this is a growing trend,” Holland added. “In fact, our most recent survey in 2013 revealed that more camps report adding staff training sessions that cover how to work with kids with special needs.” It is no secret that camps are a great environment to inspire the minds of children of every ability. “Families recognize the benefits of camp and every child

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deserves that experience, regardless of the child’s needs,” Holland said. Camp HorseAbility is a weeklong riding, learning and fun-filled day camp for individuals with special needs. Located on campus at SUNY Old Westbury, Camp HorseAbility has campers with all different types of special needs, from those on the autism spectrum to those with physical disabilities. “We cater to all,” said Rebecca Lanzot, barn manager. The camp offers a unique equine-centered experience, which brings together many wonderful attributes of horseback riding, including riding as recreation, sport and hobby. “We have riding programs and ground programs if they cannot mount the horse,” Lanzot explained. “They do grooming and leading [and we] teach them about horses and life skills using the horse.” In addition, the camp extends the therapeutic value of horseback riding to its campers. The therapeutic ride program teaches campers how to create and achieve goals while learning to ride a horse. Hippotherapy is different. “Our therapists use the horse as a tool because their movement

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SPECIAL NEEDS from page 4B is very similar to that of a human,” Lanzot said. In addition to horseback riding, campers participate in sports, arts and crafts, swimming and other activities that are individually tailored to meet the special needs of the camper in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. The program is designed to strengthen not only equestrian abilities, but also the physical, social and emotional capacities of the their campers. Camp Achieve, located at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside, is designed for children ages 5 to 13 who are on the autism spectrum or have learning or speech disabilities. Their staff-to-student ratio is lower than many camps, with one staff member for every three to four kids. Campers at Camp Achieve participate in sports, games, playground activities, swimming and arts and crafts all while learning socialization, independence and other skills. “[Camp] gives them an opportunity to socialize, to be with peers their age and role models,” said Marcy Hallerman, camp director. “We work with each child individually in terms of socialization. Some [kids] need more prompting and assistance and others...just need to be in an element similar to themselves [to] feel comfortable.” Gaga, also known as Israeli dodgeball, is becoming a popular camp activity across the country. Hallerman recognizes the trend and has integrated it into her camp programming. “We try to keep them off the screens,” she said. “We want them outside and running around...rather than playing on computers.” For the past 35 years, Elliot Zuckerman has run Surf2Live LB,

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a surf camp located in Long Beach and Atlantic Beach. “For the past 10 years, I’ve been bringing kids high on the spectrum into my camp and the results have been amazing,” he said. In addition to kids with autism spectrum disorder, Zuckerman has opened up his camp to deaf children and blind children as well. Though the camp is not exclusively for kids with special needs, such kids are highly encouraged to join in on the fun. “For these kids, it builds their confidence. All the kids in camp all cheer and carry on with each other,” Zuckerman explained. “They’re getting very motivated and their sense of self-confidence grows through the roof.” When you think of summer camp for your special needs child, you might not think of enrolling them in a surf camp, but the benefits are substantial. “Surfing is a sport that enables you to be one with yourself—just you and your surfboard.” Zuckerman said. “The idea is getting them up on their feet and riding waves, like any other kid that goes to summer camp. We treat them no differently,” said Zuckerman. “It works. It’s a beautiful thing.” When a camp is open to children of all abilities, everyone benefits. “There’s a curtain that’s dropped, so there’s no longer a separation between ‘he’s autistic,’ or ‘he’s a regular kid’ or ‘she’s a girl,’” Zuckerman explained. “They all become the same.” Camp provides children with special needs the opportunity to share a common bond with other campers and have fun. Holland of the ACA said it best, “Camp [allows children] to be viewed as a kid first and to not be defined by their disease or need.”

Camps mentioned in this article: Camp HorseAbility HorseAbility at SUNY Old Westbury PO Box 410-1 Old Westbury, NY 11568 516-333-6151 www.horseability.org/camp.htm Camp Achieve Friedberg JCC 15 Neil Court Oceanside, NY 11572 516-766-4341 www.protechthemes.com/jcc/ camp/camp-achieve Surf2Live LB 830 Shore Rd. Long Beach, NY 11561 516-236-1070 www.surf2livelb.com Find more camps in the area at find.acacamps.org.

In addition to Surf2Live LB, Elliot Zuckerman runs a foundation called Surfer’s Way, which offers children with special needs the opportunity to experience the exhilaration and liberation of surfing. “It’s a free outing that we provide in the summer months in Long Beach for kids who under any other circumstances wouldn’t have the opportunity to do so,” Zuckerman explained. Twice a year, in July and August, Zuckerman and his team of volunteers take kids ages 2 to 15 to Riverside Beach for a fun and safe surfing experience regardless of their challenges. “We take them out surfing with the instructor on specially made surf boards,” he said. “We catch waves and lift them up and once they feel a little bit more comfortable, we get them to surf on their own without holding their hand.” For more information about Surfer’s Way, visit www.surfersway.org.

Fundraiser For Compass Project

Eustacia Cutler and Cindy and Paul Woldar were honored recently at the second annual Toast to Success Cocktail party at The Village Club at Lake Success. The event raised $95,000 to benefit the Compass Project for young adults with autism. Compass is a program of Jewish Child Care Association, a comprehensive child and family services organization. Cutler is the mother of autism activist and animal scientist Temple Grandin. The Woldars run The Edwin and Shirley Woldar Family

Foundation which funds programs for children, medical research and educational institutions. Kristen, 26, a Compass participant, told the 175 guests that thanks to the Compass program, “I now have my dream job working at a library and I am happy with my life and my work.” “I’m honored to be part of this event,” Cutler said. “It’s gratifying to see how the Compass Project is addressing the complexity of autism, including its effect on all members of the family.”

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Grant For Pal-O-Mine

Pal-O-Mine, an Islandia-based therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, recently received a $12,500 grant from the Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation to help fund Pal-O-Mine’s summer experiences for children and adults with disabilities, those who have been abused or neglected, members

of the armed forces back from war and the economically compromised. The Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation enables those with special needs in the New York Metropolitan Area and the Northeast United States to have a fulfilling summer experience. This summer, Pal-O-Mine will offer different opportunities tailored to the specialized needs of

students. Beginning at the end of June and running through August, there will be one day weekly that intensives will be offered for the children who require structure and consistency, therefore allowing for successful transitions. Each one of these days will incorporate riding, swimming, social groups, yoga on horseback and in the pool and peer-topeer activities. Throughout the summer on assigned days, the older participants who have been attending Pal-O-Mine for several years will participate in specialty outings to match the many interests of each camper. These outings may or may not have an overnight component to them and some will be equine-themed. For example, this year as part of their summer experience, they will be involved at the Hampton Classic and staying overnight, enabling them to hone the skills that they learned over the course of the eight weeks. “Horses naturally teach the values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility,” said Pal-O-Mine founder, Lisa Gatti. “Horses are a powerful presence with a unique survival instinct that enables them to quickly read and react to the behavior and emotional state of those around them. They can help our students make major breakthroughs in their lives in a safe environment, without the stigma that can accompany traditional therapy. “Camp experiences coupled with these horse experiences allow for tremendous personal growth, foster independence and promote peer-to-peer interaction,” she continued. “Our new camp schedule will allow for larger attendance, set our students with behavioral challenges up for success and prepare our older campers for independent living.” —Courtesy of Pal-O-Mine

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Subject Tests More Important Than Ever best scores, many students take several SAT Subject tests in ninth, tenth and eleventh grades, often four, five or even six. They can then submit whichever scores they want: sometimes that means just sending in their two best scores, but often students earn good scores on more than two tests, and in that case they should definitely submit all of those. Ninth-graders who are getting good grades in their biology course are strongly encouraged to take the biology Subject test. Tenth-graders may take biology or chemistry, world history and/or Math Level 1, if they are completing their third year of Regents math. Juniors can take Subject tests in any course in which they are getting good grades. All SAT Subject tests are 60 minutes long and consist entirely of multiple-choice questions. Students should prepare for these tests in May and take them on June 7. Students have the option of taking one, two or three tests on any day that Subject tests are offered. Of course, the preparation includes reviewing the most important content of each subject. But that is not enough: students also need to learn the test-taking strategies that are critical for earning the highest possible scores. The entire PowerPrep program is

personally supervised by Dr. Wolf, the founder of PowerPrep and a nationally-known expert in the field of test preparation. Wolf is the author of more than 10 books on test preparation, including Barron’s best selling SAT and PSAT books, as well as a book for the SAT Subject Test in Math Level 1. He has been helping students to achieve their maximum PSAT

and SAT potential for over 35 years. Every year, hundreds of thousands of students use Wolf’s books to prepare for the SAT, but only students here on Long Island can actually take courses that are personally supervised by him. For more information on PowerPrep’s courses for the PSAT, SAT, ACT and SAT Subject Tests, 1call 516-484-4468. —Courtesy of PowerPrep

Frozen Ropes Future Stars Baseball Camp Baseball season is back and Future Stars Summer Camps is in a new partnership with Frozen Ropes Syosset for their summer baseball camp programs. The camps will provide quality instruction for athletes of all levels in a fun environment. The programs take place on campus at The College at Old Westbury and at Farmingdale State College. All areas of the game are addressed through a variety of drills, practice sessions and situational games under the guidance of the developmental coaching team from Frozen Ropes Syosset. Players entering grades 3-9 will consistently work on position specific training, as well as a strong fundamental focus throughout the World Series games. “We are excited about enhancing our baseball camp program with all the Frozen Ropes Syosset Baseball expertise and coaching acumen,” said camp director, David Stapleton. “The partnership with Future Stars Summer Camps with the outstanding collegiate facilities and camp set-up will be a great platform to implement our renowned baseball training curriculum,” added Jon Clateman, Frozen Ropes co-owner. For more information, visit www.fscamps.com. —Courtesy of Frozen Ropes Syosset 1

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Special Needs Day Camp Considerations BY BRITTANY BROWN

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Choosing the right summer camp for any child can be stressful, but especially so when your child has special needs. Often, the most challenging part is figuring out what questions to ask. Here are 10 important points to consider before making a choice. • The environment. Some camps are self-contained, designed and structured specifically for individuals with special needs. Others cater solely to neurotypical (NT) children, but will allow a high-functioning child to attend with a 1:1 counselor to child. Some NT camps have programs that systematically support your child in an inclusion setting; other NT camps offer entire self-contained groups within the NT camp environment. • Field trip opportunities. Ask to see a camp calendar from last summer to get an idea of the types of trips available. Depending on your child, some of the trips may be too overwhelming. Ask your camp what happens if your child cannot attend. Will they work with you on a price adjustment? Are there alternative opportunities for them on the campgrounds or do they have to stay home? • Staff ratio and quality of supervision. Counselor-to-camper ratios range all the way from 6:1 at some camps to 1:1 at others. If your child has some challenging behaviors, they may need 1:1 attention. Find out if this is provided or if you would have to pay additional fees. In addition to the ratio, you want to know the quality of the hired staff and their supervisors. What is the experience and education level of the counselors? Are the people hired special needs professionals or ordinary camp directors? • Room for growth. Children grow and mature each year, both mentally and physically. If your child is entering adolescence, make sure to find out what opportunities there will be for him as a teenager. Additionally, if your child is not quite ready for inclusion, but ready to start

taking those steps, ask if the camp provides inclusion opportunities to help him grow. Ask yourself: Can this camp be my child’s summer home for years to come? • Physical, medical and dietary restrictions. Children with special needs often have unique restrictions. Depending on your child’s needs, ask about wheelchair accessibility, proximity to the nurse’s office and what lunches and snacks at camp would work with your child’s diet. • Indoors or outdoors. All children react to the elements differently. Ask your camp what their protocol is for rainy or excessively hot days— and then ask yourself if this arrangement would work for your child. • The session times. When you choose a camp for your child with special needs you are also choosing a camp for your family. Check your calendar to see if you have any vacations planned. If your child has to miss a week or two, or if you only want to sign up for a couple of weeks, will the camp pro-rate the cost? • Group and camp size. Some children get overwhelmed around large crowds of people. Consider how many additional campers your child will be in a group with and how many different groups share the camp facilities at a time. • Your child. Every child is different. When considering camps, ask about what activities are available and to what extent your child will get to participate in her favorites. • Nothing is perfect. This may be the most important thing to consider. If you try to find a camp that meets every single one of your child’s unique needs, you will only drive yourself crazy. Your child will not have a flawless summer; they will hit some bumps in the road. Given your options, choose the camp that will best help your child through those bumps and ensure that he has the best summer possible. Brittany Brown is on staff at Mid-Island Y JCC Camp Alder in Plainview.

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Graduation Rates Soar At BOCES BY JOE SCOTCHIE

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The Nassau BOCES Department of Special Education, headquartered in Garden City, serves up to 2,000 students from the 56 public school districts in Nassau County. BOCES has been in operation in the county since 1967, but in recent years, it has seen a strong uptick in success rates. In an interview with Anton Media Group, Karen Ellis, executive director, noted that in 2006, 32 percent of their Regents bound students received high school diplomas. Eight years later, in 2014, that number had increased dramatically. At that time, 92 percent of Regents students received diplomas. Of that number, 54 percent received diplomas from their local high school, while 32 percent

received Regents diplomas. In addition, a solid six percent received advanced Regents diplomas. In 2006, not a single BOCES student received either a Regents or an advanced Regents diploma. In 2006, 18 percent of BOCES students attended a two-year college, while only one percent went on to a four-year university. By 2014, there were more significant improvements. In that year, 40 percent of BOCES high school graduates moved on to a twoyear college, while 11 percent attended four-year institutions of higher learning. Toward that end, BOCES, in recent years, has partnered with Farmingdale State College’s University in the High School program. This allows BOCES students to partake in dual-enrollment opportunities, receiving college credits even as they attend high

Academic Summer Camp Starting in May and continuing through August, Farmingdale State College’s Academic Camps Academy will present classes in everything from creative writing and theater appreciation to 3-D printing and computer gaming design at its 2015 summer program for students grades 6 to 12. Classes begin in May and run through August

school. BOCES currently offers eight classes in this program. Ellis said that up to 300 BOCES students are currently enrolled in the program. BOCES, Ellis added, has two types of students: those who are on the Regents track and those defined as physically-challenged or intellectually-challenged. The Regents students, as noted, are on track for high school diplomas, with either a college education or a place in the workforce after they graduate from high school. Depending on their abilities, students may follow a regular curriculum and earn a Regents or high school diploma. They may also earn a Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential or a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential.

and are offered generally from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Classes are held both weekdays and weekends. The season kicks off on Saturday, May 23 with a series of weekend sessions (through June 20) on 3-D printing. Other highlights of the schedule include: • Theater Appreciation, a one-session course on the basics of stage performance. Saturdays, July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1, 15 • Architectural Modeling, a week-long course on the basics of bridge and building design. July 13 to17

Students who are either physically or intellectually-challenged receive individualized instruction and are served in classes based on age, intellectual capability, achievement and social and behavioral compatibility. In both sectors, the BOCES curriculum follows the Common Core learning standards. In addition, BOCES personnel provides support services for county school districts, including itinerant services, consultation services and staff development. “We provide special education students with quality services to help them be successful in school and the years after school,” Ellis said, summing up the BOCES philosophy. “We nurture children to help them develop their skills in a concrete way to help them realize their capabilities.”

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• Learn the rules face to face. Early in the school year, parents should meet with their child’s teacher and principal to define and clarify behavior expectations and discuss how you will communicate with each other. Often, email is a good way to communicate with teachers because they can read and respond to the correspondence after class is over for the day. But find out what the teacher prefers. Good

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REGENTS EXAMINATIONS AVAILABLE – AUGUST 12 AND 13 ALGEBRA I, GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA 2/TRIGONOMETRY, EARTH SCIENCE, LIVING ENVIRONMENT, CHEMISTRY, GLOBAL HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY, AND COMPREHENSIVE ENGLISH 1. Specify below the course or courses you think you will take. Final decision of courses can be made after you receive your report card in June. 2. BUSES: Q12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 25/34, 26, 27, 28, 44, 48, 58, 65, 66 and QBX1. 3. TRAINS: #7 or L.I.R.R. to Main Street Flushing Station. If available, Metro-Cards will be given to eligible NYC residents. Reduced fare L.I.R.R. also available.

WINDSOR SUMMER SCHOOL RESERVATION FORM NAME: Last __________________________________________ First: ________________________________ HOME PHONE # ( ) ___________________________ PARENT CONTACT # ( ) ____________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________ APT. ______ TOWN: _________________ ZIP: __________ HOME SCHOOL: ________________________________ EXPECTED YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: _____________ PARENT’S EMAIL : ___________________________________________________________________________ TEMPORARY CHOICE OF SUMMER COURSE(S) : 1. _________________________________ 2. ___________________________ 3. _________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________ Mail this form along with a $100.00 deposit (payable to: The Windsor School) , The Windsor School, 37-02 Main Street, 4th Floor, Flushing, NY 11354

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A parent gets a call from school with the news that their child is in trouble. Maybe it was a minor offense and the student simply faced a trip to the office. But maybe a suspension or expulsion is in the near future, leaving the parents wondering whether they could have done something before the situation became so dire. Before parents beat themselves up too much, though, they should remember that student discipline isn’t always a clear-cut thing, said Renae Azziz, founder and director of Virtuoso Education Consulting, which provides professional development training to teachers and school district leaders. “The reasons students are sent to the office are not always well defined,” said Azziz, a school psychologist. “So-called problem behaviors are often too subjective, which leads to different teachers having different perceptions and definitions of what a problem behavior is.” The situation can be especially frustrating for the parents of these students. Numerous studies have shown that African-American students are more likely than their white peers to be severely punished for their transgressions. Cultural misunderstandings between teachers and students often are at the core of those disproportionate punishments, Azziz claimed. When there is a mismatch between what the teacher sees as acceptable behavior and the student’s view, problems can surface. Teachers can learn to account for those cultural differences through explicit and ongoing training focused on culture. But there are also steps all parents can take that will go a long way in helping their children understand the school’s expectations, Azziz said. She offers these tips: • Educate yourself. Parents should read the school’s discipline handbook and become familiar with the expectations for behavior in their child’s school. That way parents will have a clearer understanding of the rules and can discuss them with the child. Handbooks lay out all kinds of information, such as what constitutes bullying or how unexcused absences affect participation in extracurricular activities. “Knowing and talking about the rules can help

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CAMPS & SCHOOLS • APRIL 29 - MAY 5, 2015

ACADEMIC SUMMER CAMPS Chaminade High School

340 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 742-5555 Ext. 522 Email: mingrassia@chaminade-hs.org For Further Information and to Register Please Go to Chaminade’s Website: www.chaminade-hs.org

Sports Broadcasting Camp • Science Camp • Civil War Camp • Writing Workshops • Bloomberg Financial Workshop CHAMINADE HIGH SCHOOL Chaminade High School is a Catholic school for young men in grades 9-12. The school is named in honor of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade (1761 1850), Founder of the Society of Mary, Marianists. The school, with a student population of 1700, is staffed by Marianist Brothers and Priests as well as lay men and women. Since its foundation by the Marianists in 1930, Chaminade High School has achieved a reputation for excellence in educating the Catholic young men of Long Island. Students at Chaminade study a college preparatory liberal arts curriculum in an atmosphere that emphasizes the development of Christian community and education of the heart. Chaminade’s goal is to foster the development of well-rounded, faith-filled Catholic men. All Chaminade students follow a rigorous academic program requiring students to take four years of Religion, English, Social Studies, Foreign Language (French, German, Latin, Spanish, or Mandarin Chinese), Mathematics, Science, and Physical Education, as well as three years of Fine Arts and one year of Health. Chaminade graduates are fully prepared for the most demanding of college curricula and each year over 99% of the graduates go on to colleges and universities. Chaminade’s academic program is supplemented by an extensive program of apostolic, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities, as well as intramural and interscholastic sports. Over 90% of the students are engaged in one or more school activities and over 50% participate on interscholastic athletic teams. Chaminade’s Sports Broadcasting Camp gives campers the opportunity to immerse themselves into the world of sports broadcasting. From play-by-play and color commentary to anchoring a sports news program or hosting a sports radio call-in show, all aspects of sports broadcasting will be covered at this camp. Several professional broadcasters, from both the local and national levels, will give presentations at the camp and allow campers to receive feedback as their broadcasting skills develop. Campers will also travel to a professional sports broadcasting site and have access to several professionals as they witness the production of a professional sports broadcast. The camp will be coordinated by Mr. Patrick Reichart, who has spent several years in sports broadcasting and won two New York State Broadcasters Association awards for production.

Areas of Exploration - Play-by-play - Color Commentary - Studio Show Hosting - Call-in Show Hosting - Delivering Voiceovers

Session Information The camp will be available to Boys and Girls entering 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. July 13th - July 17th, Monday to Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. And Boys and Girls entering 10th, 11th and 12th grades July 20th - July 24th, Monday to Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. CAMP FEE: $450 Camp Coordinator - Mr. Patrick Reichart, preichart@chaminade-hs.org

SCIENCE CAMP

The Chaminade Science Department is excited to offer an opportunity for young men and women entering 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades to develop their interest and further their understanding of modern scientific theories and practices. Each day, students will experience one of the four main high school sciences: Earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics. This instruction will culminate with a Science Olympiad competition/science scavenger hunt on the last day of camp. Students will be taught current scientific subject material and then proceed with hands-on laboratory experiments for the majority of the day. Our camp offers a fun and exciting way to develop confidence and interest in the sciences prior to entering high-school science classes.

Areas of Exploration - Earth Science - Biology - Chemistry - Physics - Science Olympiad - Science Scavenger Hunt - General Science - Laboratory Procedures - Critical Thinking - Analytical Skills

Session Information The camp will be available to boys and girls entering 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. July 6th - July 10th Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. CAMP FEE: $350 Camp Coordinator - Mr. Peter Dubon, Ext. 479

GENERAL INFORMATION

LUNCH/REFRESHMENTS: Drinks and snacks will be provided to each camper daily. Anyone who wishes to bring a lunch or additional snacks may do so. TRANSPORTATION: Transportation will not be provided to or from the camp. However, transportation to trips like the Gettysburg Battlefield will be provided. INSURANCE: Chaminade High School Camps provide accident insurance for all participants. The premium for this coverage is covered in the fee. This plan is designed to reimburse parents for eligible expenses that are in excess of other valid coverage. REFUNDS: Any and all requests for a refund will be refunded the balance less our required $85.00 camp registration fee (per camper). All requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing, regardless of reason, to the Camp Director. No refunds will be processed after the camp concludes. Any camper who attends for 2 days and does not return will not be eligible for a refund regardless of reason.

ALL CAMPS ARE HELD RAIN OR SHINE

BLOOMBERG FINANCIAL WORKSHOP

Our brand new Bloomberg Financial Workshop will offer students an exciting opportunity and advantage by empowering campers with hands-on knowledge and real-world experience. Our new state-of-the-art Bloomberg technology lab has been constructed and completed, equipped with 16 Bloomberg financial terminals. Chaminade has leveraged Bloomberg to bring the real worlds of business and finance into the classroom, providing students and campers with access to the same information platform used by leading decision makers, asset managers, traders, and policy architects in business, finance, and government. Financial professionals worldwide rely on Bloomberg for market-moving information.

Session Information

Areas of Instruction

- Business & Portfolio Management - Marketing, Finance, Research - Economics & Mathematics - Students can deepen both their research and classwork, while learning how to analyze financial markets, assess economic scenarios and interpreting the key news developments that impact the global economy. - Skills students acquire from this experience will provide them with the confidence and advantage needed in the future to compete in the business world.

Open to Chaminade students from the Classes of 2018, 2017, and 2016; graduates of the Class of 2015; and graduates of other classes, as space permits. July 20th, 22nd, 27th, 29th Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

CAMP FEE: $300

Camp Coordinator - Mr. Scott Cole, Ext. 527 scole@chaminade-hs.org

WRITING WORKSHOP CAMP

Run by Chaminade High School English Department staff, the Chaminade Summer Writing Workshops offer students the opportunity to cultivate their compositional skills through guided instruction and practice. Students will engage several writing forms, including expository writing, creative writing, and journalism. Working with workshop instructors and their peers, students will explore the full range of the writing process from prewriting through final drafting. Student writers will become familiar with and experienced in a variety of writing styles and purposes in a creative, cooperative, and safe environment for written personal expression and discussion. Each student will receive individual attention throughout the workshop from an instructor with years of classroom experience.

Areas of Focus

- Preparation for College Writing - Preparation for Writing for the Common Core Standards

- Writing - Editing - Critical Thinking and Reading - Active Listening - Creative Expression - Personal Enrichment - Exploration of various writing forms including narrative, expository.

Session Information

CAMP FEE: $350

HIGH SCHOOL (Boys & Girls entering grades 10, 11, 12) A. July 6th - July 10th 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. - College Essay Preparation

Camp Coordinator - Mr. Matthew Kaplan, mkaplan@chaminade-hs.org MIDDLE SCHOOL (Boys & Girls entering grades 8, 9) B. July 13th - July 17th 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

CAMP FEE: $350

Camp Coordinators - Mr. Graham Otton, gotton@chaminade-hs.org

CIVIL WAR CAMP

The Chaminade Social Studies Department is giving your son the opportunity to explore the most significant event in our nation’s history, our Civil War. This year we will concentrate on the year 1865 and President Lincoln in particular. Our field trip will be to Washington, D.C paying special attention to Lincoln sites. Bro. Lawrence, a Civil War expert, will teach the campers and conduct the tour.

Areas of Exploration

- The main events of 1865 - The final campaigns of the war - Lee’s surrender - The assassination of Lincoln - Reenactment - Washington tour

Session Information

(Boys entering grades 7, 8, 9) June 29th - July 3rd 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. (tour on July 2nd) 6:00 A.M. - 10:30 P.M.

CAMP FEE: $450 Camp Coordinators - Bro. Lawrence Syriac, S.M., and Mr. Michael McCarthy, Ext. 447

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