SUMMER
ON THE HILLTOP 2021
ACTIVITY GUIDE
A MESSAGE FROM MARGOT HARRINGTON, DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY PROGRAMS margot.harrington@berwickacademy.org 207-384-6199
Spring is here, which means it’s time to think and dream about summer! Warm temperatures, playing outside, fresh air, and a wide variety of programs on the Hilltop! Join Berwick Academy for a summer to remember as we kick off our programming the week of June 7, and a full slate of programming for all ages runs through July. There is something for everyone from sports to cooking and STEAM to the arts; we will be busy moving and grooving at Bulldog central. Registration opens for Berwick Academy families on Monday, March 29 at 9 a.m. Registration for the general public will open on Wednesday, March 31 at 9 a.m. on the Berwick Academy website. Families are asked to create an online profile that will allow you to explore all of the fantastic programs we are offering this summer. Program spaces are first come first serve, so do not hesitate to sign up quickly. We will have waitlists in place as programs fill. Programs will close for online registration at 3 p.m. on the Monday prior to the beginning of the session.
We encourage families to look over the summer offerings together, as you never know what your child will want to try – you may be surprised! Weeklong summer programs are a wonderful opportunity for young people to try something different, make new friends, and build their skill sets. Berwick Academy is excited to bring you a full program calendar this summer while continuing our commitment to safety. We are following all COVID-19 guidelines and protocols that allow youth to have an enriching in-person experience. See you on the Hilltop,
Margot Harrington Director of Auxiliary Programs www.berwickacademy.org/summer-programs
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Summer on the Hilltop 2021 • Unmasked photos were taken pre-COVID-19
CONTENTS Keeping Berwick Safe................................................................4 - 5 Policies......................................................................................6 - 7 Academics & Enrichment..............................................................8 Arts & Music..................................................................................9 Summer At A Glance............................................................1 0 - 1 1 Arts & Music Continued.......................................................1 2 - 1 5 Sports & Recreation..............................................................1 6 - 1 7 STEAM..................................................................................1 8 - 1 9
www.berwickacademy.org/summer-programs Berwick Academy, situated on an 80-acre campus just over one hour north of Boston, serves 600 students, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Deeply committed to its mission of promoting virtue and useful knowledge, Berwick Academy empowers students to be creative and bold. Berwick strives to graduate alumni who shape their own learning, take risks, ask thoughtful questions, and come to understand and celebrate their authentic selves. Founded in 1791 and rooted in a tradition of college preparation, our culture of innovation prepares students for a complex and dynamic world.
KEEPING BERWICK SAFE
FACE COVERINGS All youth and instructors will maintain physical distancing when possible. Youth and instructors will be required to wear approved face coverings. There will be “mask breaks” at certain times, such as snack/lunch. Approved face coverings can be disposable or cloth masks. Disposable face masks should be 3-ply and cloth face coverings should be 2-ply. Gaiters, 1-ply masks, and face shields are not permitted. Cloth face coverings should be laundered nightly.
MOVEMENT AROUND CAMPUS/PHYSICAL DISTANCING Movement on campus will be controlled and directed to maintain physical distancing. While indoors and outdoors, youth will be seated with spacing to minimize transmission risk. Youth are expected to maintain a 6 foot distance when possible.
HAND HYGIENE Youth and instructors will be encouraged to wash their hands as often as possible throughout the day. Hand sanitizer dispensers will be available in every room and outdoor location to ensure regular access.
VISITORS/PARENTS ON CAMPUS POLICY Visitors and parents are asked to remain in their cars while on campus. Should the need arise for a campus visit, parents and any other visitors should contact Margot Harrington at margot.harrington@berwickacademy.org or 207-384-6199
SICK PROTOCOL If your child is staying home because they are sick, please contact Margot Harrington at margot.harrington@berwickacademy.org or 207-384-6199.
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Summer on the Hilltop 2021 • Unmasked photos were taken pre-COVID-19
ENHANCED CLEANING/DISINFECTION SCHEDULE Daily cleaning practices will be compliant with CDC recommendations, including the types of cleaning products used and the frequency of cleaning. Special attention will be paid to the cleaning of high touch surfaces throughout the day.
HEALTH SCREENING Families are asked to monitor their household members for symptoms, including fever, and avoid bringing children to the Hilltop who have experienced a fever within the past 48 hours or exhibited COVID-related symptoms. Daily self-health checks will be required for all prior to coming to campus. Youth who develop symptoms during the day will be separated from others, and parents/guardians will be contacted to arrange pick-up. A link to the self-health screening will be sent with a registration confirmation email one week prior to the start of the program.
AIR PURIFIERS Each indoor space has been outfitted with an air purification system designed to filter the air in each space 4x per hour. These units utilize exterior, carbon, and HEPA filters. Additionally, buildings with air handling systems have been upgraded to a more robust MERV-13 filter, far exceeding state guidelines.
EVENTS Our primary focus will be on safely delivering our summer programs to the youth. Given the complexity of keeping the community safe, we will not host in-person family events that correspond with your child’s program.
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POLICIES Payments Please pay by credit card. If circumstances require you pay by other means, please contact Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs, at 207-3846199 or margot.harrington@berwickacademy.org. Waitlists When first-choice programs are not available upon application, a waitlist is available for each program. Participants are accepted from the waitlist based on open space and will be notified by telephone and/or email if and when space becomes available. We cannot guarantee any movement from the waitlist, and families enter the waitlist at their discretion. Late Registration Online registration will close at 3 p.m. on the Monday prior to the program starting. If you would like to register after that time, and there are still spaces available, you must contact Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs, at 207-384-6199 or margot. harrington@berwickacademy.org. Registration is not complete until the Director has confirmed this with you. You may not show up on the first day of the program to drop off your child and/or register. Financial Assistance Payment plans and limited financial assistance are available upon request. Please reach out to Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs at 207384-6199 or margot.harrington@berwickacademy. org for more information. Grades/Ages Grades listed for each program are the grades that youth will be entering for the 2021-22 school year. Ages listed for each program are the ages a child must be by the date the program is starting.
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Cancellations/Withdrawals With email notification to the Director of Auxiliary Programs, Margot Harrington at margot.harrington@ berwickacademy.org, families may withdraw a participant from a summer program under the following scenarios: *Cancellations more than 14 days before the program starts: If you cancel more than 14 days prior to the program starting, you will receive a refund/ credit less 25% of the program fee. You can use a credit to sign up for other programs during the summer season or keep it on your account for future seasonal programming. *Cancellations within 14 days before the program starts: There will be no refunds/credits offered within the 14 day window of a program starting. No refund or reduction in fees is possible for a child who arrives late, leaves early, or attends only part of a program because of vacation or illness, other than a hospital stay. Berwick Academy reserves the right to cancel any program due to under enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be given the choice of selecting another program or receiving a full refund of paid fees. In the event that Berwick Academy summer programs are not able to operate due to state regulatory requirements in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, fees will be prorated and refunded.
Summer on the Hilltop 2021 • Unmasked photos were taken pre-COVID-19
General Behavioral Policy All participants are expected to follow a set of general rules of behavior, including respecting themselves, others, the School property, equipment, or materials. Staff will review the rules and policies with each group at the beginning of each session. Berwick Academy does not tolerate behaviors that do not promote the best experience for all participants and staff. We expect that the following major rules will be consistently followed by all participants: • No fighting or physical violence • No bullying, teasing, or making fun of other participants • No inappropriate language • No endangering the health and safety of other participants or staff • No inflicting self-harm • No damaging or stealing property The School follows a “Three Strike” discipline policy with respect to violations of these major rules: • First offense: Following an incident in which a participant violates a major rule, staff will redirect the participant to more appropriate behavior and review the program rules and why they are necessary. The School will notify the guardian of the nature of the incident. • Second offense: If the participant engages in conduct that violates a major rule (whether the same rule that was violated in the first offense or a different rule), a staff member will again review the rules with the participant. The School will notify the guardian and require the participant to leave the program for the rest of the day. • Third offense: Following a third incident of a major rule violation (whether the same rule that was violated in the first or second offense or a different rule), the participant will go to the of-
fice for dismissal from the program. Following a meeting between the School and the guardian, the participant will be dismissed permanently from the program. Please Note: No refunds or proration of tuition will be issued for dismissals resulting from a behavioral issue or violation of auxiliary program rules. With respect to all other behavior issues by any participant, the School will take appropriate action to address such behavior and will engage the guardian as necessary to ensure that the participant addresses the issue. The School reserves the right to dismiss any participant who consistently fails to respect themselves, others, the School property, equipment, and materials. Inclement Weather Policy We do our best to remain open and follow an indoor schedule on rainy days. In the event of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or tornado, the campus will be closed. No refunds or tuition proration shall be issued in the event of such a closure. We will notify you if make-up days can be arranged. Nut “Aware” Campus We maintain a “nut aware” campus. We ask faculty, staff, and families to leave peanut and tree nut containing foods and products off campus to help ensure our nut allergic community’s safety
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ACADEMICS & ENRICHMENT VISUAL STORYBOARDING: DESIGNING GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS Do you have a story you’d like to tell in pictures and words? In this workshop, we’ll focus on building a story arc by imagining and then designing our own characters, setting, and plot. Then, we’ll practice our creative writing and illustration skills to create the first chapter of a storybook, comic, or graphic novel. No prior experience necessary. Part of the fun is building our book worlds together from scratch! Instructors: Jen Onken & Hevia Paxson Grades 7-12 • Mon-Fri, June 21-25 9 a.m.-12 p.m. • $175
FARM TO FORK
This is a weeklong program focusing on food systems where youth will learn about the variety of steps it takes for food to get on their plates. Teens will gain a greater understanding of their role in a food system, and they will explore the different components through hands-on activities. The week will include activities such as creating container gardens, working on local farms, and cooking for peers. Please note that this program includes volunteering on a farm, hiking, and other physical activities. Van transportation will be provided. Instructors: Eloise Willemsen & Sarah Jeanne Shimer Grades 8-10 • Mon-Fri, July 26-30 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. • $400
GLOBAL COOKING
Youth will experiment with different ingredients to make authentic meals from around the world. They will also be exposed to language and culture as they prepare the food. At the end of the week, everyone will walk away with a recipe book and cooking journal. Please note that youth must have an open palette as foods from around the world use different spices, sauces, and flavors! Instructors: Jufen Rui & Julie Alexander Grades 3-6 • Mon-Fri, June 14-18 9 a.m.-2 p.m. • $250
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CREATIVE CRAFTERS & BUILDERS Join us for a week of building, crafting, games, and more! From designing useful items from recycled paper, to making plant-based dye to tie-dye shirts, we will have fun as we create art from the nature around us. Each day, youth will try a new craft, as well as participate in team building games and activities around the beautiful Berwick campus. This is a place where youth are encouraged to get creative and get their hands dirty as we build things together! Kids should bring: a white t-shirt or other item to die dye; an extra big shirt that can be the “messy” shirt when doing messy activities; and old newspaper (for making paper mache). Instructor: Kelsey Guziak Grades 2-4 • Mon-Fri, June 28-July 2 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • $350
CREATIVE WELLNESS
Finding time to be creative can be hard during the school year while meeting the demands of deadlines and rubrics. This week, discover some new wellness activities that spark your creativity and allow you to further develop your wellness toolkit for staying healthy in mind, body, and spirit. Instructor: Kim Kryder Grades 5-9 • Mon-Fri, June 28-July 2 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. • $195
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS DONE RIGHT
Participants will be given all the tools they need to do thoughtful research, identify, apply to, and gain admissions to the right fit colleges. This four-day program will involve both general information sessions on admissions tips and trends, as well as break-out presentations covering topics like financial aid, athletic recruitment, portfolio and audition prep, ROTC and service academies, and standardized testing. Instructors: Moira McKinnon, Lynne O’Shaughnessy, & Steve Silversides Grades 11-12 • Mon-Thu, June 21-24 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • $225
Summer on the Hilltop 2021 • Unmasked photos were taken pre-COVID-19
ARTS & MUSIC MIXED-MEDIA DRAWING & PAINTING Join in this mixed-media drawing and painting workshop to improve your skills, learn new techniques, and incorporate mixed-media materials into your work. Mixed-media elements will include wire, beads, weaving, photos, text, and much more! We’ll look at mixed-media artists too! Participants will leave with at least one finished drawing and painting, one of which will be matted and framed. Instructor: Lisa Long Grades 7-9 • Mon-Fri, June 28-July 2 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • $250
WHEEL THROWING CERAMICS This workshop will teach basic wheel throwing, clay skills, and glazing techniques for the novice or experienced artist. Participants will receive their pieces following the program as they will need to be fired upon the week’s completion. Instructor: Teaya Fitzgerald SESSION 1: Grades 7-12 • Mon-Fri, July 19-23 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. • $275 SESSION 2: Grades 7-12 • Mon-Fri, July 26-30 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. • $275
OUTDOOR ART WORKSHOP Spend a week in the great outdoors making art. Activities range from plein air painting to natural material sculpture and charcoal body drawing. We will even have a guest artist come and teach us how to make wire trees. Instructor: Naomi Ellsworth Grades 3-5 • Mon-Fri, June 21-25 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • $295
DARE TO DANCE This program will be a fun-filled week of moving, creating, and learning, geared toward beginner to intermediate level dancers. The program will introduce youth to many different styles of dance (Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Acro, Ballet, and Modern) and is a great way for youth to improve upon their dance skills and technique. The week will culminate with a filmed stage performance demonstrating all they have learned. Dress comfortably in clothes you can move in! Instructors: Sammy Gabriel & Guest Instructors SESSION 1: Grades 6-8 • Mon-Fri, July 12-16 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • $350 SESSION 2: Grades 3-5 • Mon-Fri, July 19-23 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • $300
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SUMMER AT JUN 7-11 » Gundalow: The Piscataqua Region (K-Grade 2) » Secrets of Magic (Grades 3-8)
JUN 14-18 » Multi-Sport (Grades 2-8) » Kids for Coding (Grades 3-5) » Fiber Arts (Grades 3-5)
» Weeklong Private Guitar Lessons (Grades 4-12)
» Global Cooking (Grades 3-6)
» Introduction to Playwriting Ages 15-18
» RC Adventure Workshop (Grades 6-10)
» Forest Camp (Grades 6-8)
» Photography Workshop (Grades 7-9)
» Strength & Conditioning (Grades 10-12)
» Strength & Conditioning (Grades 7-9)
JUN 21-25
JUN 28-JUL 2
» Little Adventurers Nature Program (Age 4/Pre-K-Grade 1)
» Creative Crafters & Builders (Grades 2-4)
» Outdoor Art Workshop (Grades 3-5)
» Creative Wellness (Grades 5-9)
» Girls Lacrosse Academy (Grades 5-8)
» Drumming & Electronics (Grades 5-9)
» Seacoast Ecosystem Adventures (Grades 5-10)
» Mixed-Media Drawing & Painting (Grades 7-9)
» Rock Band (Grades 6-12)
» Strength & Conditioning (Grades 7-9)
» Visual Storyboarding: Designing Graphic Novels & Comics (Grades 7-12) » Strength & Conditioning (Grades 10-12) » College Admissions Done Right (Grades 11-12)
MULTI-WEEK PROGRAMS JUN 29-AUG 3 (TUES) » Mbira (Grades 6-12)
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Summer on the Hilltop 2021 • Unmasked photos were taken pre-COVID-19
A GLANCE JUL 6-9
JUL 19-23
JUL 12-16
» Little Earth Huggers (K-Grade 4)
» Berwick Baseball Clinic (Grades 9-12) Grades listed correspond with youth’s 2021-2022 school year. Note: Programs begin during the listed week, but may not run all five days.
JUL 26-30
» Dare to Dance (Grades 6-8)
» Dare to Dance (Grades 3-5)
» STEAM Explorers (Grades 2-4)
» Paper & Fabric Fun (Grades 7-10)
» Boys Lacrosse Academy (Grades 4-9)
» Berwick Academy School of Basketball (Grades 3-6)
» The Band That Plays The Blues (Grades 9-12)
» Songwriting (Grades 5-12)
» Wheel Throwing Ceramics (Grades 7-12)
» Strength & Conditioning (Grades 10-12)
» Strength & Conditioning (Grades 7-9)
» Farm to Fork (Grades 8-10)
» Wheel Throwing Ceramics (Grades 7-12)
» West African Drumming (Grades 9-12)
MULTI-WEEK PRIVATE LESSONS JUN 7-JUL 16 » Private Voice Lessons (Grades 4-12) » Private Piano Lessons Mondays (Grades 4-12) » Private Drum Lessons (Grades 4-12)
JUL 19-AUG 27
» Private Guitar & Ukulele Lessons (Grades 4-12) » Private Violin/Viola/ Cello Lessons (Grades 3-12)
» Private Voice Lessons (Grades 4-12) » Private Guitar & Ukulele Lessons (Grades 4-12) » Private Piano Lessons Mondays (Grades 4-12) » Private Drum Lessons (Grades 4-12)
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ARTS & MUSIC DRUMMING & ELECTRONICS
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
This summer program is co-taught by musician Ben Baldwin and engineer Al Carp. The drumming portion will involve learning the fine art of African Drumming, accompanied by an electronics portion where participants will design their own automated light show to go with their drumming routine.
Join in this photography workshop where you’ll learn to use the manual photography setting on your phones and personal digital cameras. We’ll take field trips to different locations and explore a variety of subjects and styles. Van transportation will be provided. You’ll leave this workshop with a few distinct series of photographs printed, and one series framed! The framed series will be on display on campus at a later date! Please bring a phone and/or digital camera, as well as a laptop if you have one.
Instructors: Ben Baldwin & Al Carp Grades 5-9 • Mon-Fri, June 28-July 2 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. • $225
PAPER & FABRIC FUN
Instructor: Lisa Long Grades 7-9 • Mon-Fri, June 14-18 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • $300
Initiating and promoting creativity can boost neural-network connectivity to enrich cognitive ability. In this workshop, we will recycle beautiful fabric and paper to create useful masterpieces. Please note that basic needle-thread and cutting abilities are required. Here is an article to check out that covers the idea of the relationship between creativity and the brain: https://dana.org/article/the-creative-brain/
Explore the arts through some of the many ways we create using fiber, ranging from embroidery, dye, sewing, weaving, and more. Please note, we will be using sewing machines and sewing needles at this program.
Instructor: Charlene Hoyt Grades 7-10 • Mon-Fri, July 12-16 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • $175
Instructor: Naomi Ellsworth Grades 3-5 • Mon-Fri, June 14-18 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • $275
FIBER ARTS
INTRODUCTION TO PLAYWRITING Over the course of a week, participants at Berwick Academy will learn how to research, write, and develop their own play on an issue that is very important to them. Teens will learn everything from character development to storyboarding. On Friday, participants will report to The Seacoast Repertory Theatre, where there will be a final play reading. Instructor: Najee Brown Ages 15-18 • Mon-Fri, June 7-11 9 a.m.-12 p.m. • $350
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Summer on the Hilltop 2021 • Unmasked photos were taken pre-COVID-19
ARTS & MUSIC WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING
MBIRA
West African music wants to be played outside, and that’s exactly what we will be doing this summer. We will play traditional rhythms and learn traditional songs on beautiful instruments made in Ghana. No experience necessary.
The mbira is an ancient instrument from Eastern Africa. The music is meditative and lovely, a nice way to spend a Tuesday evening. Over the course of the summer, we will learn two styles: nyunga nyunga and dza vadzimu. Instruments provided.
Instructor: Ben Baldwin Grades 9-12 • Mon-Fri, July 26-30 9 a.m.-11 a.m. • $100
Instructor: Ben Baldwin Grades 6-12 • Tuesdays, June 29-Aug 3 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. • $100
THE BAND THAT PLAYS THE BLUES We will put together a band, concentrating on the Rhythm & Blues roots of rock and roll–music from New Orleans, Kansas City, Memphis, and New York. Music that has jazz and blues language. Street music! Piano, bass, and drums will be on site to use. Instructors: Ben Baldwin & Kent Allyn Grades 9-12 • Mon-Fri, July 12-16 9 a.m.-11 a.m. • $150
ROCK BAND Embrace your inner rockstar this summer! Youth band members will be mentored by professional touring musicians to learn what it takes to make a rock band really ROCK! Instructors: Michael Scharff & Jamie Decato SESSION 1: Grades 6-8 • Mon-Fri, June 21-25 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • $200 SESSION 2: Grades 9-12 • Mon-Fri, June 21-25 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • $200
SONGWRITING Ever listen to a song and wish you wrote it? Come take the leap into songwriting! After one week, you will have the basic tools and secret sauce to cook up some awesome and authentic original music. Join us for a week and you are guaranteed to leave with more than you arrived with! Please bring your preference of pen & paper or a tablet, as well as something for voice memos (ex. phone). Instruments are optional. Instructors: Michael & Abby Scharff SESSION 1: Grades 5-8 • Mon-Fri, July 19-23 8 a.m.-12 p.m. • $200 SESSION 2: Grades 9-12 • Mon-Fri, July 19-23 8 a.m.-12 p.m. • $200
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ARTS & MUSIC PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS I can teach you to play a song in one lesson! I teach popular, jazz, blues, and classical. We will learn to read music, play chords, and play by ear. I can even teach you to play and sing at the same time. Please contact Ellen directly at musicalellen@yahoo.com to schedule your six week session(s) once you have registered. This program will be on Zoom. Instructor: Ellen Farber SESSION 1: K-Grade 12 Mondays, June 7-July 12 • 30 minutes • $192 SESSION 2: K-Grade 12 Mondays, July 19-Aug 23 • 30 Minutes • $192
PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS We all have that one song we love to sing, but shy away from that high note at the end. Voice lessons with Michael will make you eager to sing the hardest parts of your favorite songs, no matter what your age! Individual curriculums are created for each participant, all based on a platform that encourages learning a variety of new skills and having fun in the process. Grow into the star that you are–and have a blast getting there! Please contact Michael directly at michaelmanmusic@ gmail.com to schedule your six week session(s) once you have registered.
PRIVATE WEEKLONG GUITAR LESSONS Whether you’re a total beginner or have been playing for years, this is a great opportunity to take guitar lessons customized to your interests and experience! Learn one of your favorite songs, explore the world of music theory/ear training and improvisation, workshop your own songs and compositions, or simply start at square one. All styles of music and varieties of guitar are welcome. Classes will be on campus. Instructor: Noah Berman SESSION 1: Grades 4-12 • Mon-Thu, June 7-10 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. • $128 SESSION 2: Grades 4-12 • Mon-Thu, June 7-10 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. • $128 SESSION 3: Grades 4-12 • Mon-Thu, June 7-10 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • $128 SESSION 4: Grades 4-12 • Mon-Thu, June 7-10 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. • $128 SESSION 5: Grades 4-12 • Mon-Thu, June 7-10 1 p.m.-1:50 p.m. • $208 SESSION 6: Grades 4-12 • Mon-Thu, June 7-10 2 p.m.-2:50 p.m. • $208
This program will be on Zoom. Instructor: Michael Scharff SESSION 1: Grades 4-12 • Once per week June 7-July 16 • 30 Minutes • $192 SESSION 2: Grades 4-12 • Once per week June 7-July 16 • 50 Minutes • $312 SESSION 3: Grades 4-12 • Once per week July 19-Aug 27 • 30 Minutes • $192 SESSION 4: Grades 4-12 • Once per week July 19-Aug 27 • 50 Minutes • $312
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Pre-covid photo Summer on the Hilltop 2021 • Unmasked photos were taken pre-COVID-19
ARTS & MUSIC PRIVATE VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO LESSONS
PRIVATE GUITAR & UKULELE LESSONS
Sally Wituszynski, an experienced teacher with an undergraduate degree in Viola Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music and a Master’s Degree in Music Education from UNH, is offering 30 minute weekly private lessons on violin, viola, or cello. Sally teaches children to play by rote, and introduces note reading as early as seems best for each participant. She believes that making music is an enjoyable, lifelong pursuit. Please contact Sally directly at swituszynski@comcast.net to schedule your six week session(s) once you have registered.
Have you often thought about how fun it would be to play the guitar or ukulele? It’s never too early or too late to start. Jason Crigler has been teaching guitar and ukulele for over 25 years in New York City, Boston, and the Seacoast area. He currently teaches in the Applied Music program at Berwick Academy and also at the Portsmouth Music and Art Center. The only prerequisite is a desire to learn and have fun! Please contact Jason directly at jasoncrigler1701@mac.com to schedule your six week session(s) once you have registered.
This program will be on campus or on Zoom.
This program will be on Zoom.
Instructor: Sally Wituszynski Grades 3-12 • Once per week June 7-July 16 • 30 Minutes • $192
Instructor: Jason Crigler SESSION 1: Grades 4-12 • Once per week June 7-July 16 • 30 Minutes • $192 SESSION 2: Grades 4-12 • Once per week June 7-July 16 • 40 Minutes • $252 SESSION 3: Grades 4-12 • Once per week June 7-July 16 • 50 Minutes • $312 SESSION 4: Grades 4-12 • Once per week July 19-Aug 27 • 30 Minutes • $192 SESSION 5: Grades 4-12 • Once per week July 19-Aug 27 • 40 Minutes • $252 SESSION 6: Grades 4-12 • Once per week July 19-Aug 27 • 50 Minutes • $312 SESSION 7: Grades 4-12 • Twice per week June 7-July 16 • 30 Minutes • $384 SESSION 8: Grades 4-12 • Twice per week June 7-July 16 • 40 Minutes • $504 SESSION 9: Grades 4-12 • Twice per week June 7-July 16 • 50 Minutes • $624 SESSION 10: Grades 4-12 • Twice per week July 19-Aug 27 • 30 Minutes • $384 SESSION 11: Grades 4-12 • Twice per week July 19-Aug 27 • 40 Minutes • $504 SESSION 12: Grades 4-12 • Twice per week July 19-Aug 27 • 50 Minutes • $624
PRIVATE DRUM LESSONS Learn the art of drumming, drum set playing, and rhythm with Jamie Decato. Open to beginners through advanced, learn rock, jazz, pop, and world music. We will focus on having fun and playing songs you love, while receiving the fundamentals and techniques of drumming. Please contact Jamie directly at jdecato@ hotmail.com to schedule your six week session(s) once you have registered. This program will be on Zoom Instructor: Jamie Decato SESSION 1: Grades 4-12 • Once per week June 7-July 16 • 30 Minutes • $192 SESSION 2: Grades 4-12 • Once per week June 7-July 16 • 50 Minutes • $312 SESSION 3: Grades 4-12 • Once per week July 19-Aug 27 • 30 Minutes • $192 SESSION 4: Grades 4-12 • Once per week July 19-Aug 27 • 50 Minutes • $312
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SPORTS & RECREATION MULTI-SPORT
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Multi-sport participation enhances the playing level of a youth athlete, reduces the risk of overuse injuries, and can eliminate athletic burnout in the future. The focus of instruction will be on teamwork and cooperation, along with sports skills and proper technique. Youth will experience games of tennis, basketball, soccer, and floor hockey. They will play small group games and large group games.
We will cover the fundamentals of exercise and sport, including agility, plyometrics, weight training, and conditioning. This program is good for both athletes and those looking to learn the essentials of life long exercise habits. Dress ready to move, and bring water!
Instructors: Marilena Canuto, Mark Summers, & Holly Bennett SESSION 1: Grades 2-3 • Mon-Fri, June 14-18 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • $275 SESSION 2: Grades 4-5 • Mon-Fri, June 14-18 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • $275 SESSION 3: Grades 6-8 • Mon-Fri, June 14-18 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • $275
BASEBALL CLINIC
Instructor: Carrie Bunnell SESSION 1: Grades 10-12 • Mon-Thu, June 7-10 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. • $120 SESSION 2: Grades 7-9 • Mon-Thu, June 14-17 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. • $120 SESSION 3: Grades 10-12 • Mon-Thu, June 21-24 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. • $120 SESSION 4: Grades 7-9 • Mon-Thu, June 28-July 1 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. • $120 SESSION 5: Grades 10-12 • Mon-Thu, July 12-15 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. • $120 SESSION 6: Grades 7-9 • Mon-Thu, July 19-22 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. • $120
The Berwick Baseball Clinic will give players the opportunity to develop their fielding, throwing, and hitting skills, while also learning about different game situations from both an offensive and defensive perspective. There will be fun skill competitions along with game scrimmages that will help develop the players’ abilities and mindsets. Instructors: Jim Smucker & Chris Onken Grades 9-12 • Wed-Fri, July 7-9 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • $200
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SPORTS & RECREATION BOYS LACROSSE ACADEMY
GIRLS LACROSSE ACADEMY
Berwick Academy’s new Boys Varsity Lacrosse coach has put together an advanced training opportunity for the youth of the greater seacoast area. Boys Lacrosse Academy will challenge your athletes, enhance their lacrosse IQ, and advance their overall level of play. With a coaching staff ranging from a US Lacrosse instructor to some of the country’s top Division I and Division III players, your athletes are sure to get the best coaching around. Required equipment: stick, gloves, elbow pads, shoulder pads, helmet, mouthguard, and water bottle.
The goal of this week-long session is to have fun while learning skills, strategy, leadership, and sportsmanship. Days will include small group and individual instruction, games, and scrimmages, all while fostering a love for lacrosse. No prior experience needed. Required equipment: stick, goggles, mouthguard, and water bottle.
Instructors: Sam Harding & Berwick Academy Boys Lacrosse Coaches, Alumni, & Players SESSION 1: Grades 4-6 • Tue-Fri, July 20-23 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • $195 SESSION 2: Grades 7-9 • Tue-Fri, July 20-23 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • $195
Instructors: Meg Martinson & Berwick Academy Girls Lacrosse Coaches & Players Grades 5-8 • Mon-Fri, June 21-25 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • $250
SCHOOL OF BASKETBALL The Berwick Academy School of Basketball is for young athletes of all skill and experience levels who want to learn the fundamentals of basketball and have fun! Each participant will receive a t-shirt and water bottle. Instructors: Berwick Academy Athletic Staff Grades 3-6 • Mon-Fri, July 26-30 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • $175
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STEAM LITTLE ADVENTURERS NATURE PROGRAM
GUNDALOW: PISCATAQUA REGION
Little Adventurers is an outdoor education experience for our youngest adventurers. We will spend most of our day hiking Berwick Academy’s trail system, snacking in the outdoor classroom, nature journaling, mapping, creating art with nature’s natural materials, and playing in the woods! Our goal at Little Adventurers Nature Program is to foster a love of the outdoors!
The Gundalow Company brings you an exploration of the Piscataqua Region through games, STEM activities, and exploration. For thousands of years, humans have been living and impacting the region where we live. We will explore the history and environment of this region through outdoor experiences. We truly believe if you experience it you will care about it, and if you care about it we will protect it. To wrap up the program, participants will all get a free pass to come out for a sail with us this summer on the Gundalow, PISCATAQUA. This program will be run at Berwick.
Instructors: Meghan Kenter, Nancy Loftus, & Megan Clawson Grades Pre-K (at least age 4)-Grade 1 Mon-Fri, June 21-25 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m. • $250
LITTLE EARTH HUGGERS Come join Mrs. Duwel and Mrs. Camp for the first-ever Little Earth Huggers Summer School. We’ll be touching upon the tip of the sustainability iceberg and scratching the surface of how we can help repair (or at least not continue to cause more damage to) our precious planet. We’ll break down the meaning of sustainability, find out what some of today’s trendy terms mean, and learn about several small ways that we can all make big differences in helping Mother Earth spin more smoothly. This summer program will delve into lots of useful knowledge about trash on land and in waterways, composting, single-use (linear) vs circular societies, and other problems/solutions. We’ll also roll up our sleeves for several hands-on, planet-friendly DIY projects, such as: building campus bat houses, concocting “green” lotion, making all natural bug repellant, and more! It’s going to be a whole lot of earth-hugging FUN and we hope to see you there! Instructors: Cyndy Camp & Lauren Duwel K-Grade 4 • Tue-Fri, July 6-9 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. • $180
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Instructors: The Gundalow Company K-Grade 2 • Mon-Thu, June 7-10 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • $400
SECRETS OF MAGIC Imagine a summer program where kids are learning the art of magic from the best. It’s not just about tricks; at Secrets of Magic, magicians-in-training learn how to feel confident and empowered through every lesson. They’ll also reinforce those critical skills that go beyond the world of magic–like how to build relationships with others. Plus, practicing magic will help them grow in so many ways they didn’t know were possible! Every specially tailored lesson is packed with FUN. There are high-quality magic props, top-secret file folders, surprises, and secret words that unlock bonus videos in the online vault. Watch as your child grows and develops. Their communication skills will improve, they will learn how to interact with others, new friends will be made, and most importantly they will have FUN. Instructors: Sages Entertainment SESSION 1: Grades 3-5 • Mon-Thu, June 7-10 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • $450 SESSION 2: Grades 6-8 • Mon-Thu, June 7-10 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • $450
Summer on the Hilltop 2021 • Unmasked photos were taken pre-COVID-19
STEAM FOREST CAMP
RC ADVENTURE WORKSHOP
Together with their experienced White Pine mentors, participants will spend the day in the woodlands around Berwick Academy, storytelling, playing games, doing sit spots, mapping the landscape, journaling, learning survival skills, and wandering throughout the fields and forests. Your child will leave camp with new experiences, friendships, sense of self and a deeper connection to our Earth.
The campus of Berwick Academy provides an incredible testing and proving ground for radio controlled rock crawlers. RC Adventure Workshop provides youth with the opportunity to construct a radio controlled 1/18 scale Rock Crawler vehicle, which they will get to take home at the end of the week, and then go on adventures testing their vehicles on obstacles around campus.
Instructors: White Pine Programs Grades 6-8 • Mon/Wed, June 7/9 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • $320
Instructor: Marc Small Grades 6-10 • Mon-Fri, June 14-18 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • $350
SEACOAST ECOSYSTEM ADVENTURES
KIDS FOR CODING
This program will be a week-long exploration of the Seacoast’s finest ecosystems. Daily trips include the Berwick Bog, Tide Pools, Orris Falls, Mount Agamenticus, and kayaking in the Great Bay Estuary. Each day will be an equal balance of hands-on activities and free exploration time. Youth need to be prepared to be outside in nearly all weather conditions. Van transportation will be provided. Please plan to pack nut free snacks, lunches, and plenty of water.
Have fun learning to code using a blended learning approach. We will use both screen-time and off screen activities that use the basic rules of coding. When we need a brain break we will spend time outside on the Berwick trails where we will play games and learn about how to take care of ourselves in the woods. Participants will discover their potential with coding in a truly hands-on experience. This program is appropriate for youths with any level of coding experiences.
Instructors: Krysta Ibsen & Sarah Jeanne Shimer SESSION 1: Grades 5-7 • Mon-Fri, June 21-25 8 a.m.-1 p.m. • $375 SESSION 2: Grades 8-10 • Mon-Fri, June 21-25 8 a.m.-1 p.m. • $375
Instructor: Eloise Willemsen Grades 3-5 • Mon-Fri, June 14-18 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. • $250
DRUMMING & ELECTRONICS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ARTS & MUSIC SECTION ON PAGE 12
STEAM EXPLORERS Experience the world of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) in a week-long program centered on adventure and innovation. This is five full days of nothing but tinkering with coding, building engineering challenges, and using science to create art. Thrown into deep thought about space? We’ll take you there with some rocket building and space exploration projects. STEAM Explorers is perfect for children who want to create, question, experiment, and explore. Instructors: Sages Entertainment Grades 2-4 • Mon-Fri, July 26-30 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • $500
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