Elmbrook Summer School 2024 - Elementary & Middle School

2024

Kindergarten through Grade 8

June 17 - July 19

Students must register at their grade level during the 2023-2024 School Year

SUMMER LEARNING ADVENTURES INFORMATION

Dates:

Summer School begins on Monday, June 17 and runs through Friday, July 19. There will be no classes held on Thursday, July 3 & Friday, July 4, 2024

Times:

Incoming 5K - Current 5K (Momentum Program) at Brookfield Elementary

Classes begin at 8:00am and end 11:55am

Grade 1 - Grade 3 at Swanson Elementary Classes begin at 8:10am and ends at 12:05pm

Grade 4 - Grade 8 at Brookfield Central High School Classes begin at 8:15am and ends at 12:15pm

Location:

Incoming 5K - Current 5K (Momentum Program) at Brookfield Elementary, 2530 N Brookfield Rd, Brookfield. PLEASE REGISTER ALL STUDENTS AT THEIR CURRENT GRADE.

Current 1st - 3rd grade classes will be held at Swanson Elementary, 305 North Calhoun Road, Brookfield. PLEASE REGISTER ALL STUDENTS AT THEIR CURRENT GRADE.

Current 4th - 8th grade classes will be held at Brookfield Central H.S., 16900 Gebhardt, Rd, Brookfield WI 53005. PLEASE REGISTER ALL STUDENTS AT THEIR CURRENT GRADE.

Fees:

The District will use Infinite Campus to allow parents to pay summer school transportation fees. You are encouraged to pay fees online via a debit/credit card or e-check, no additional transaction fees will be applied. To begin, login to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. Click here for instructions on how to view and pay fees

Refunds:

NO BUS REFUNDS are issued once the summer school session has begun. May 17, 2024 is the last day transportation changes can be made or canceled to be eligible to receive a refund.

Open House:

Tuesday, June 11, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm

You and your child can navigate the hallways to see where their classrooms are located. Staff will be available.

Registration:

• Registration opens on Tuesday, March 12 and closes on Tuesday, March 19 at 12PM via the Infinite Campus Portal.

• For current Elmbrook District students you will log into your Infinite Campus Account and select 23-24 Summer School Registration. Follow the prompts to select your summer school courses.

• Click here for Summer School Online Registration Instructions.

• If you are a new family with children entering Kindergarten in 202324, please complete the District’s online enrollment form and provide required verification documents by March 8, 2024.

• PRIVATE & PAROCHIAL STUDENTS ENROLLING FOR SUMMER SCHOOL Online Enrollment Instructions

• New Private Parochial Students to Summer School: In order to be eligible to register for summer school you must complete the online registration and upload requested verification documents by March 8, 2024

• Returning Private and parochial students: If your child attended summer school in the district last year you will need to complete online enrollment in order to ensure we have the most up-to-date information on file. This needs to be completed by March 8. You do NOT need to provide residency verification or your child’s birth certificate.

• Course placement is by lottery, every student has the same priority in course placement. Your Summer School Schedule will be posted in your student’s Infinite Campus Account on or about April 9 at 12PM.

Transportation:

Due to the number of students enrolled in Summer School, students are strongly encouraged to use the district bus transportation. Students will board buses at their neighborhood school and be transported to summer school locations. At the end of the summer school day, students will be transported back. There is NO home-to-home service

Bus transportation is not available for students attending only one or two periods a day. If your child receives free or reduced lunch at school, you are eligible for free tuition for bus transportation. You must notify the summer school office to have the waiver applied.

Transportation Fee:

$50/child with a two student fee cap. Click here for instructions on how to view and pay summer school transportation fees. Please email the summer school coordinator at summerschool@elmbrookschools.org if you have more than 2 students. The system doesn’t automatically acknowledge the discount.

Bus Locations for Morning Pick-Up & Afternoon Drop-Off:

Buses will pick-up and drop-off students at each of the following buildings in the District: Burleigh, Dixon, Tonawanda, Pilgrim Park, Wisconsin Hills, Brookfield East and Fairview South.

• Bus schedules will be posted on the Summer School section of the website two weeks before the first day of classes.

• Notification will be sent to parents closer to the start of summer school

Parent Drop-Off:

• Please do not park and leave your vehicle unattended in the drop-off area. This area is utilized for a quick curbside drop-off and pick-up only.

• All waiting vehicles will be asked to pull forward as other vehicles leave to relieve congestion.

• We ask parents who wish to escort their children in and out of school to please park in designated locations.

SUMMER LEARNING ADVENTURES INFORMATION CONT.

After School Care:

The West Suburban YMCA will be offering a 5-day Summer School Wrap Around Camp for K-8 grade at Swanson Elementary School from 12:15-6:00 pm. To participate in the YMCA program, the student must be enrolled in a third period class. To register or for more information about this camp visit online at www.gwcymca.org. If your child is attending summer school at Brookfield East High School and will use the YMCA Wrap Around Camp, you MUST sign up for busing and pay for the bussing fees. Please contact elmbrookwrapcamp@gwcymca.org with questions or for more information.

YCARE Transportation: if your child will attend Brook El or BCHS and will need transportation to YCARE at Swanson, you will need to select this during transportation signup. That option will look like the following: BUS OUT YCare BUS OUT-BCHS to Swa YCare ONLY

Students With Individual Educational Plans (IEPs):

If you feel your child with a disability may need access to the accommodation provided to them during the school year in their IEP to participate in a summer school course, please contact your child’s case manager to set up an IEP meeting.

*Please note that having an IEP does not bypass the lottery process for summer school.

New Students with Medical Needs

If your student has medical needs and may require summer school staff to intervene (administer emergency, scheduled, or as needed medications) we will need physician orders prior to the first day of summer school.

Existing Students with Medical Needs

If your child is currently a student in the district and we already have been providing above medications/cares, we will NOT need additional orders, we will use the orders from the 23-24 school year.

•

0004KJBE

• Course Number - Burleigh Elem: 0004KJBU

• Course Number - Dixon Elem: 0004KJDI

• Course Number - Swanson Elem: 0004KJSW

• Course Number - Tonawanda Elem: 0004KJTO

• This course is offered to students attending 4K in Fall of 2024

• Students do not need to attend the Momentum program to attend the Jumpstart program This course is a complement to our Momentum program. 4K Jumpstart is offered in the student’s home school to provide an opportunity to learn, reinforce, and secure essential concepts and skills, while also becoming familiar with their home school environment.

Incoming 5K Jumpstart (Monday, August 12 - Friday, August 16 Incoming Kindergarten Students .............. 9:00-11:30

• Course Number - Brookfield Elem: 000KJBE

• Course Number - Burleigh Elem: 000KJBU

• Course Number - Dixon Elem: 000KJDI

• Course Number - Swanson Elem: 000KJSW

• Course Number - Tonawanda Elem: 000KJTO

• This course is offered to students attending Kindergarten Fall 2024

• Students do not need to attend the Momentum program to attend the Jumpstart program This course is a complement to our Momentum program. 5K Jumpstart is offered in the student’s home school to provide an opportunity to learn, reinforce, and secure essential concepts and skills, while also becoming familiar with their home school environment.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS FOR CURRENT 4K & CURRENT 5K HELD at BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY

4K Momentum ............................................................................ 8:00-11:55

• Course Number: 000K

• Current Incoming Kindergartners

Keep learning in motion! This class will provide an opportunity for incoming kindergarten students to learn, reinforce, and secure essential concepts and skills, in a fun and energetic atmosphere. This course runs for the entire 23 days of summer school, 8:00-11:55.

5K Momentum ............................................................................

8:00-11:55

• Course Number: 0001

• Current Kindergartners

This class will provide an opportunity for incoming first grade students to learn, reinforce, and secure the essential concepts and skills in reading, writing and math. This course runs for the entire 23 days of summer school, 8:00-11:55.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS FOR CURRENT 1ST-3RD GRADES HELD at SWANSON

Period 1: 8:10am - 9:20am • Period 2: 9:25am - 10:35am • Period 3: 10:40am - 12:05pm

Arts & Crafts .............................................................................

Grades 1-3

• Grade 1 • Course Number: 3001

• Grade 2 • Course Number: 3002

• Grade 3 • Course Number: 3003

Students will have an opportunity to sketch, draw, sculpt and paint, and make crafts out of scraps of material, buttons or Styrofoam. Have fun making jewelry, edible art, and much more during this arts and crafts adventure.

Board Games ............................................................................. Grades 1-3

• Course Number: 3010

If you love games, then this class is for you. You will learn lots of board and card games that encourage creative thinking and problem solving.

Chorus ..................................................................................

Grades 1-3

• Course Number: 7055

Students will have the opportunity to develop an array of musical skills, and experience the comradery and joy of singing music together. Students will learn about what it means to be a young singer, develop their musical skills and vocal talents. No Choir or music experience needed.

Coding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Beginners • Course Number: 1420 (This course is for beginners as an introduction to coding)

• Intermediate • Course Number: 1421 (This course is for students who have had some exposure to Coding)

. Grades 1-3

This course is an introduction to coding. Explore digital resources such as ScratchJr., Tynker and Kodable to inspire creativity, enabling children to create their own interactive projects through coding. Students will leave this course with knowledge of a variety of tools they can use to pursue their coding interest.

Creative Dramatics ........................................................................

Grades 2-3

• Course Number: 3030

Learn the basics of acting and being comfortable speaking in front of others. A great class for anyone who has acting talent to develop or someone who just wants to get over the “stage fright” of doing a presentation in front of a group.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS FOR CURRENT 1ST-3RD GRADES HELD at SWANSON

Period 1: 8:10am - 9:20am • Period 2: 9:25am - 10:35am • Period 3: 10:40am - 12:05pm

Hands-On Science .........................................................................

Grades 1-3

• Grade 1 • Course Number: 1411

• Grade 2 • Course Number: 1412

• Grade 3 • Course Number: 1413

Welcome to the world of Experimentation! Students will investigate many areas of the world of Science and be able to roll up their sleeves and get down and dirty. This class will stimulate each child’s natural curiosity and imagination. Children will be able to question, observe, predict, estimate and experiment.

Introduction to Spanish ....................................................................

Grades 1-3

Course Number: 5001

Join us in learning a new language! Stories, crafts, games and songs create a fun learning environment where students can explore meanings and begin to express themselves. Students’ focus will be on listening and speaking, accompanied by practicing new phrases and words.

Kids’ Yoga ................................................................................

Grades 1-3

• Course Number: 2100

This yoga class is for students of varied abilities and needs. Practice breathing techniques to calm, energize, and balance the nervous system. Practice flowing sequences, poses, restorative yoga and deep relaxation.

Lets Dance ...............................................................................

Grades 1-2

• Course Number: 2025

This fun class offers an introduction to the basics of dance in an exciting and enthusiastic way. Students will learn techniques to increase flexibility, coordination, rhythm and confidence.

Math Adventures ..........................................................................

Grades 1-3

• Grade 1 • Course Number: 4001

• Grade 2 • Course Number: 4002

• Grade 3 • Course Number: 4003

In this course, students will review grade level math skills and strategies. Students will engage in opportunities to apply these skills and strategies to mathematical problem solving and enrich their mathematical thinking

Music Adventures .........................................................................

Grades 1-2

• Course Number: 3020

This course will explore the fundamentals of music through singing, dancing, and games. Students will have the chance to create a variety of instruments as well as create art projects such as puppets that complement a variety of songs.

Outdoor Exploration .......................................................................

Grades 2-3

• Course Number: 2010

Students will spend most of the class period outdoors exploring what nature has to offer. They will enjoy studying about different plant life, animals and animal habitats, maps, camping skills and so much more!

Reading Adventures .......................................................................

Grades 1-3

• Grade 1 • Course Number: 4101

• Grade 2 • Course Number: 4102

• Grade 3 • Course Number: 4103

In this course, students will focus on grade level reading and word study. They will think and talk about books and have the opportunity to apply these strategies to a variety of texts.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS FOR CURRENT 1ST-3RD GRADES HELD at SWANSON

Period 1: 8:10am - 9:20am

Sports and Fitness

• Grade 1 • Course Number: 2021

• Grade 2 • Course Number: 2023

• Grade 3 • Course Number: 2024

• Period 2: 9:25am - 10:35am • Period 3: 10:40am - 12:05pm

Grades 1-3

Students engage in fitness activities, obstacle courses, parachute games, relay races, bean bag activities, and team sports such as basketball, soccer, etc.

Space Camp .............................................................................

Grades 2-3

• Course Number: 1435

This is an interactive exploration of our space program. Students will learn to understand the job of astronauts traveling into space. Students will learn about each planet; learn about the space shuttle and its duties; and learn about space exploration through a variety of space activities.

STEM ....................................................................................

Grades 1-3

• Grade 1 • Course Number: 1431

• Grade 2 • Course Number: 1432

• Grade 3 • Course Number: 1433

This course will focus on the STEM design process. Students will work on creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking as they build towers, bridges, catapults, marble mazes and more. They will plan, design and build together using science, technology, engineering, and math skills.

Writing Adventures

• Grade 1 • Course Number: 4501

• Grade 2 • Course Number: 4502

• Grade 3 • Course Number: 4503

Grades 1-3

In this course, students will focus on grade level writing skills and strategies. Students will engage in opportunities to enhance their skills by writing, editing, and publishing their work. Please enroll in the current school year academic grade level.

CLASSES FOR CURRENT 4TH-8TH GRADE HELD at BCHS

Period 1: 8:15am - 9:30am • Period 2: 9:35am - 10:50am • Period 3: 10:55am - 12:10pm

Adventures in Media

• Course Number: 5064

Explore reporting (newspaper and television), social and other media while keeping the beat on summer school happenings.

Arts & Crafts .............................................................................

• Course Number: 3051

Grades 5-8

Grades 4-5

This course is open to all those who would like to explore various media. Students will have an opportunity to sketch, draw, sculpt, paint, and make crafts out of scraps of material, string, buttons or beads. Have fun making one-of-kind works of art during this arts and crafts adventure.

Breakout .................................................................................

Grades 6-8

• Course Number: 1307

This course is a blend of language arts, mathematics, and logical reasoning that focuses on the skills to build the riddles and the storyline for an escape room or breakout box. Their objective is to create an engaging story that follows a set of challenging puzzles to “break free” from the box. Students will focus on concept mapping in language arts all the while developing their critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in mathematics. Their logical reasoning skills will be heightened with their puzzle designs as they learn to productively work in a team. Be prepared to have fun and challenge your thinking like never before.

Card Games/Strategy Games

• Grades 4,5 • Course Number: 1262

• Grades 6,7,8 • Course Number: 1263

Grades 4-8

Join us to play fun card games and strategy games. In this course, students will discover strategies using math, logic, and problem-solving skills to become the champion of the class. Games such as Battleship, Othello, Mancala, Knockout, Blokus, Uno, Phase 10, Skip Bo, Farkel, and many more will be played to develop strategies and higher-level thinking.

Chinese Language & Culture

• Course Number: 6001

Grade 6-8

High energy and loads of fun! Students will learn basic skills of Mandarin Chinese language, explore the fascinating world of Asian culture, taste simple Asian food and try out traditional games and activities such as paper cutting, chopstick race, and Chinese hacky sacks, etc. Finally students will end the summer session with a dragon dance!

Chorus ..................................................................................

Grades 4-6

• Course Number: 7054

Students will have the opportunity to develop an array of musical skills, and experience the comradery and joy of singing music together. Students will learn about what it means to be a young singer, develop their musical skills and vocal talents. No Choir or music experience needed.

Coding Camp .............................................................................

Grades 6-8

• Course Number: 1269

Students will explore the endless possibilities of coding using free and available technologies such as Scratch, Python and Day of Code Resources. This course is open to all students regardless of coding experience and will inspire students to create their own game or app while learning the essential building blocks of programming.

Creative Acting and Improv .................................................................

Grades 4-8

• Grades 4,5,6

• Course Number: 3055

• Grades 7,8

• Course Number: 3056

Learn some basics of acting and learn to feel more comfortable speaking in front of others. A great class for anyone who has acting talent to develop or someone who just wants to get over the “stage fright” of doing a presentation in front of a group. Presentations are all student-invented, so there will be a lot of opportunity to use creativity and imagination.

CLASSES FOR CURRENT 4TH-8TH GRADE HELD at BCHS

Period 1: 8:15am - 9:30am • Period 2: 9:35am - 10:50am • Period 3: 10:55am - 12:10pm

Dance and Cheer ..........................................................................

Grades 4-6

• Course Number: 5059

Students will be introduced to the basics of jazz dance technique while synchronized movements and visual effect of working with pom poms. For those students looking towards trying out for cheer and dance teams.

Fun with Fitness ...........................................................................

Grades 6-8

• Course Number: 1266

Students will have an opportunity to learn about the latest trends in fitness and healthy behavior that will improve their overall health and wellness. This will include jogging, proper stretching techniques, improve flexibility, strength training, aerobic exercises and games.

Hands-On Science .........................................................................

Grades 4-8

• Grades 4,5 • Course Number: 1401

• Grades 6,7,8 • Course Number: 1402

Welcome to the world of Experimentation! Students will investigate many areas of the world of science and be able to roll up their sleeves and get down and dirty. This course will stimulate each student’s natural curiosity and imagination. Students will be able to question, observe, predict, estimate and experiment.

Introduction to Cartooning ...................................................................

Grade 4-5

• Course Number: 3057

Be creative with cartooning by developing characters, backgrounds and short animation in this fun and exciting art course.

Just Tech It ...............................................................................

Grades 4-6

• Course Number: 1270

Come discover the wide world of technology. Students will gain an assortment of skills such as: keyboarding, coding, making avatars, and editing images to make memes. They will also explore websites like Powtoon, Moovly, Smore, Blabberize, Tour Builder, Voki and many more. Students will have fun creating a variety of technology projects on topics of their interest. They will gain knowledge and experience with technology that will help them in school and everyday life.

Learn from the Masters ....................................................................

Grades 6-8

• Course Number: 3052

Come create new works of art using pastels, paint, collage techniques and more, based on the work of famous artists. Projects and artists will be new and different each summer.

To take one of the below math courses, please register for Math. Your child will be placed in the appropriate course.

Math 4 Workshop. . . . . .

• Course Number: 1244

.Grade 4

In this course, students will review 4th grade level math skills and strategies. Students will engage in opportunities to apply these skills and strategies to mathematical problem-solving. Students will have opportunities to think more deeply as mathematicians as they work collaboratively to solve problems and play games.

Math 5 Workshop. . .

• Course Number: 1245

Grade 4-5

In this course, students will review 5th grade level math skills and strategies. Students will engage in opportunities to apply these skills and strategies to mathematical problem-solving. Students will explore the relationship between division and fractions as well as ways to compare fractional amounts in the context of a real world problem.

CLASSES FOR CURRENT 4TH-8TH GRADE HELD at BCHS

Period 1: 8:15am - 9:30am • Period 2: 9:35am - 10:50am

Launch Into Math 7

• Course Number: 1246

• Current 5th and 6th Grade Students enrolled in Math 7 for 2024-2025 school year.

• This does not replace taking Math 6

Period 3: 10:55am - 12:10pm

Grade 5-6

In this course, students will investigate key 6th grade math concepts that will serve as a foundation for Math 7. These concepts include: Whole number operations; Fraction operations; Decimal operations; Algebra expressions; Ratios & rates; Equations & inequalities; Coordinate plane. Recommended independent learning: Area, Volume, Surface Area, and Statistics.

Launch Into Pre-Algebra

• Course Number: 1247

.......................................................................Grade 7

• Current 5th and 6th Grade Students enrolled in Pre-Algebra for 2024-2025 school year

• Prerequisite: 5th grade students MUST have a recommendation to move from Math 6 to Pre-Algebra next year*

• Current 7th grade students who wish to review concepts from Math 7

In this course, students will investigate key 7th grade math concepts that will serve as a foundation for Pre-Algebra. concepts include: Rational numbers; Solving simple equations; Inequalities; and Proportions. Recommended independent learning: Percents, Geometry, Probability & Statistics.

*If you register your 5th grade student for this class and your student has not been recommended, the registration will be invalid.

Launch Into Algebra

• Course Number: 1255

• Current 6th and 7th grade students enrolled in Algebra for 2024-2025 school year

• 6th grade students MUST have a recommendation to take this course

Grade 6-7

In this course, students will investigate key Pre-Algebra concepts that will serve as a foundation for Algebra. Preparation will focus on the following learning targets: solving algebraic problems and graphing linear equations using rational numbers; Understanding ratios, proportions, percents; Applying and demonstrating an understanding of the distributive property; Solving a multi-step equation with real numbers; Writing and solving equations from story problems; Graphing functions – slope, triangle; Variation, rate of change, x&y intercept; Multiplication & division properties of exponents. Students who enroll in this course should feel comfortable with rigor and an accelerated pace. Recommended independent learning: Solving systems of equations; Solving linear inequalities by graphing, substitution and elimination, Reasoning and Explaining.

*If you register your 6th grade student for this class and your student has not been recommended, the registration will be invalid.

Exploring Abstract Algebraic Reasoning ........................................................

Grade 6-8

• Course Number: 1256

• Prerequisite: This course was developed for students who have completed Pre-Algebra ONLY

This course will develop a deeper understanding of function relationships, nonlinear functions (piecewise, absolute value, step functions, exponential and quadratic), interpretation of these function relationships within a context and reasoning through real world application. We will also explore transformations of shapes and linear functions, analyze their location on a coordinate grid

Comment end and interpret the meaning in context.

*If you register your 6th grade student for this class and your student has not been recommended, the registration will be invalid.

Algebra and Beyond Grade 6-8 ..............................................................

Grades 6-8

• Course Number: 1257

• Prerequisite: This course was developed for students who have completed Algebra I ONLY

This course will extend Algebra concepts as well as explore advanced math topics such as Geometry and Probability & Statistics to prepare for future math courses.

CLASSES FOR CURRENT 4TH-8TH GRADE HELD at BCHS

Period 1: 8:15am - 9:30am • Period 2: 9:35am - 10:50am • Period 3: 10:55am - 12:10pm

Adventures in Statistics

• Course Number: 1258

Grade 6-8

Come take an adventure and investigate how probability and stats are everywhere. Work on measurements, graphing, computation and data analysis as you gain an appreciation and understanding of statistics.

Mock Trial

• Course Number: 5058

Grades 6-8

The verdict is in! The defendant is…… In this class students will learn about courtroom trials, legal terms (arrests, defense, guilt, Miranda warning), and our U.S. legal system. Students will read the background of certain legal cases and divide into prosecution and defense teams. The students will act out the trials of accused persons and prosecute or defend the accused. In addition, we will look at the U.S. Constitution and discuss certain amendments. The course requires high-level thinking and problem solving.

Outdoor Survival

• Course Number: 5062

Grades 4-6

Students will spend most of the class period outdoors exploring what nature has to offer. They will enjoy studying about different plant life, animals and animal habitats, maps, camping skills and so much more!

Reader’s Workshop Gr. 4-5

• Course Number: 1314

Grades 4-5

This workshop will provide an opportunity for students to read, write, think and talk about books. Instruction will be provided in a workshop format including whole group, small group and individually in order to target individual student needs and interests.

Reader’s Workshop Gr. 6-8

• Course Number: 1315

Grades 6-8

The focus of this course is to develop students as readers by having them engage with a variety of literary genres. Specific instruction will focus on basic comprehension skills, analysis of text, textual inferences, and literary responses. Instruction will be provided in a workshop format including whole group, small group and individually in order to target individual student needs and interests.

Robotic Exploration

• Course Number: 1271

Grades 6-8

Students will look at the various aspects of robotic construction and design. Working in small groups, students will design, build and program different robotic machines to solve a variety of problems. Robots will be judged in a series of friendly competitions with classmates.

Introduction to Coding Robotics

• Course Number: 1272

Grades 4-5

In this course, students will learn some basic coding skills to code simple robots to do a variety of tasks. Each week, the students will get to use a new robot such as Ozobots, Spheros, or Dash & Dot, and Lego robots grow their problem solving, creativity, and coding skills.

Running Through Summer

• Course Number: 1265

Grades 4-6

This course will teach you everything you want to know about running and more. We will do short distance running to longer distance running. Our goal will be to run a 5K together. Along with running you will learn all about the life long skills that becoming a runner creates. Each day there will be a lesson about character.

CLASSES FOR CURRENT 4TH-8TH GRADE HELD at BCHS

Period 1: 8:15am - 9:30am • Period 2: 9:35am - 10:50am • Period 3: 10:55am - 12:10pm

Sports and Fitness Camp ...................................................................

Grades 4-8

• Grade 4,5 Course Number: 5070

• Grade 6,7,8 Course Number: 5071

Campers engage in outdoor fitness activities, obstacle courses, parachute games, relay races, bean bag activities, and team sports such as basketball, soccer, etc.

Paper Crafting

• Grade 4,5 Course Number: 5060

• Grade 6,7,8 Course Number: 5061

Grades 5-8

We will study Paper Crafting techniques including mini-scrapbooking crafts and other paper projects in this course. Students will explore crafting using paper or cards as the primary artistic medium for the creation of two or three dimensional objects

STEM and Building Fun .....................................................................

Grades 4-6

• Course Number: 1268

This class will focus on the STEM design process. Students will work on creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking as they build towers, bridges, catapults, marble mazes and more. They will plan, explore, design and build together using science, technology, engineering, and math skills.

Writer’s Workshop .........................................................................

Grades 4-8

• Grade 4,5 Course Number: 1110

• Grade 6,7,8 Course Number: 1115

The focus of this course is to develop students as writers by having them engage with a variety of genres, which may include narrative, argumentative, and informational writing. on topics of their choosing. Specific instruction will focus on leads, organization, elaboration, craft techniques, conclusions, and basic conventions. Instruction will be provided in a workshop format including whole group, small group and individually in order to target individual student needs and interests.

Summer Band & String Lessons

Four 30 minute sessions between June 17 and July 19

• Band Course Number: 7052 ............................................................................

• Strings Course Number: 7050

• Lessons are from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (30 minute - 1x a week)

• Grades 4-8

This course is offered to anyone, grades 4-8, looking to study privately or in a small group on a band or a string instrument. Space is limited to 180 in Band and 45 in Strings. Summer band and orchestra lessons offer students a chance to improve performance on their instruments, review technique in the summer, and play exciting music that will appeal to their ability and personality. Summer lessons offer students a chance to receive small group professional instruction. Each student will be scheduled for four 30 minute sessions. It is strongly recommended that incoming 6th grade students who are first time band or orchestra members consider signing up for this opportunity.

Superband ...............................................................................

Grades 6-8

• Course Number: 7056

Calling all 6-12th grade band Elmbrook Schools Band Students! Join the Super Band and serve your community and honor your country by marching in the Brookfield 4th of July Parade! The Elmbrook Super Band consists of 6-12th grade band students and any Elmbrook 6-12th grade students can be in the band. We have one rehearsal in June before the school year ends and then we march in the parade on July 4th! Stay tuned to hear more on how to sign up for this great opportunity from your school’s band director.

COURSES OFFERED AT BEHS & BCHS FOR 8th GRADE ONLY

P.E. 9 ......................................................................................Grade 8

• Course Number: 2001

• 0.5 P.E. Credit

Students completing the 8th grade may register for this class. Please refer to High School Brochure for more information at www.elmbrookschools.org/summerschool.

Transitioning to High School ...................................................................Grade 8

• Course Number: 5006

• 0.5 Elective Credit

This course is going to be an interactive learning experience that will provide you with the tools to have a smooth and successful transition to high school by reviewing a variety of strategies, resources, and plans with the goal of making your move to high school seamless and successful. This course will focus on the following skills:

• Individual Learning Plans for High School per student

• Academic Development (Post-secondary education (WISCAREERS); Four year plans

• Culture and Environment (layout of schools, who are your resources, how you can get involved)

• Social and emotional support for the transition

• Learning strategies (RAP, Cornell notes, Literacy TA strategies in reading, writing, speaking and listening

Summer Strength, Speed & Conditioning .........................................

BCHS Incoming Grades 8-12

• BCHS: Course Number 2003

This course offering is a strength, speed, and conditioning course geared toward the highly motivated student who wants to improve their strength, power, speed, endurance, agility, and flexibility through a five week summer training program. The goal of this class is to improve student’s athleticism off the field so they can reach their potential on the field. All students will participate in specially designed weight workouts, agility and conditioning programs that best fit their desire to improve. Students will get the tools needed to be successful High School student athletes through the daily hard work, sweat, and effort in the fitness activities offered to them in the course, as well as developing the platform to live a healthy lifestyle.

THIS COURSE HAS DIFFERENT HOURS AND DOES NOT FOLLOW THE TYPICAL SUMMER SCHOOL SCHEDULE/TIMES

Brookfield Central Grades incoming 8-12 • Males 7:00-9:00 am and Females 9:00-11:00 am

Dates: June 10-13; June 17-20; June 24-27; July 1-3; July 8-11; July 15-18 (Dates/Times are tentative and may be changed at coaches discretion.) The coaching staff will provide any updates and changes directly to the students before the program begins.