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The 2013 Summer Camps Directory Looking for a summer camp opportunity for your child? Look no further than page 7, with our special pull-out directory!

March 2013 Volume II • Issue 3 Michael Kull and Eva Nations, Publishers Advisory Board Sr. Mary Marta Abbott, RSM The Diocese of Knoxville Marie Alcorn United Way of Greater Knoxville Mike Bailey Small Business Representative Ellen Liston East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Tracey Matthews Knox County Department of Education Elizabeth Pooley Marketing Professional

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Contributing Writers Wendy Bishop Allison Hodges James McIntyre, Ph.D. Mike O’Hern Ryan Redman, M.D. Michael Smith, Ph.D. Kathryn Rea Smith, Ph.D. Liz Stucke Barry Van Over

Summer fun = math? Why not add just a little structure to the summer that will help keep your student’s math juices flowing so that next school year she won’t find that all of that hard work from last year has been lost? PAGE 9

Summer activities to boost college applications While summer is certainly a time to rejuvenate for the following academic year, students can also use it wisely to “lean in” to their interests and ideas for purposefully directing their lives towards college and beyond. PAGE 30

Contributing Photographers Edward Foley Photography Knox County Schools Eva Nations Oak Ridge Visitors and Convention Bureau Michael Smith, Ph.D. Liz Stucke Webb School of Knoxville

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Contents

A letter from the publishers

27 How the Classical Guitar Changed My Life

Promoting positive sibling relationships

28 A message from Dr. Jim McIntyre

2013 Summer Camps Directory

28 Helping you help your child

Specialty camps are something special!

30 Summer Activities to Boost College Applications

Summer fun = math?

Discover “America’s Secret City”

Enjoy the sun safely

Summer Camp Listings

On the covers Children enjoy an evening camp fire (front cover) and horseback riding (Directory Cover) at the Spurs & Stars Cowboy Youth Program. Photos courtesy Edward Foley Photography.

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A message from the Publishers by Eva Nations and Michael Kull

Dear readers, This month, we’ve devoted Knoxville Parent to helping you prepare for summertime. While the end of the school year is still three months away, many of the area’s summer camps are already enrolling children. We want you to have information handy, as you decide how to create a fun and educational summer experience for your children. Along with our directory of summer camps, our expert writers have contributed useful advice about health, wellbeing, sun safety, maintaining an educational edge, and preparing for the future. Everyone involved in creating this issue, including the area’s summer camp providers and our advertisers, has worked really hard with the sole purpose of making the Knoxville community the best possible place for families. Thank you to everyone! Here’s to a great summer, Eva and Michael

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Promoting positive sibling relationships by Kathryn Rea Smith, Ph.D.

hen my sister and I were children, we rarely got along. Our parents seemed to accept that ours was a “typical” sibling relationship—namely, one characterized by rivalry, jealousy, name calling, and constant bickering. Both of my parents grew up in large families, each with four siblings. For them, my relationship with my sister was no different than what they had experienced themselves growing up. They considered our behavior normal, and for that reason, saw no cause to intervene. Unfortunately, the constant hurt between me and my sister took its toll. While close now, there were several years in adulthood during which we did not have a relationship. I often wondered if the childhood relationship with my sister could have been different. The pain of that relationship shaped my thinking about raising my own children and about sibling relationships in general. I believe that positive experiences with siblings teach children valuable lessons about getting along with people in the larger world. How can parents encourage positive sibling relationships, especially given that siblings are often very different from one another in temperament and personality, and may not share common interests? One important intervention parents can make is to expect that siblings will treat each other well. While parents cannot make their children be best friends, they can insist on a certain level of civility. When my children were younger and would start name calling, I would say “Look, you guys don’t have to like each other, but you do have to treat each other with kindness.” When I observed disrespectful behavior, I would say “It’s not acceptable to treat your brother with disrespect.” In tandem with confronting their negative actions, I would try to “catch them being good.” When one of them was kind to the other, I would praise him and tell him that I liked how he treated his brother. When one of them passed up an easy opportunity for teasing or belittling the other, I would tell him how much I appreciated his restraint. Sometimes destructive influences in sibling relationships are subtle. For example, it seems inherent in human nature to seek someone who is weaker, smaller, needier, and more vulnerable to pick on in order to feel more secure ourselves. Parents can do this to older children, and then older children target the younger siblings. The younger child then finds someone outside of the family to pick on. Human nature being what it is, this dynamic can occur between siblings even in families where the parents are careful not to shame children for being weak and small. Once, when in the car, my younger son, who was in the process of learning to read, mispronounced something he saw on a billboard. My older son corrected him in a disdainful voice, and my younger son seemed very embarrassed about his mistake. When I had the chance, I pulled my older son aside and said “When you were learning to read and made mistakes, your father and I did not make fun of you, and we won’t allow you to do that to your brother.” I pointed out to him how hard it is to be the youngest and smallest one in the family in which everyone else is more knowledgeable and masterful than you, and that it was necessary to guard against actions that would lead to humiliation and shame about weakness. Later, Kathryn Rea Smith, Ph.D. is a private practice psychologist specializing in assessment. She is the married mother of two school-aged boys.

“When my children were younger and would start name calling, I would say “Look, you guys don’t have to like each other, but you do have to treat each other with kindness.” when I learned my younger son and his friends were teasing some smaller boys at school, I talked to him in the same fashion. I said, “In our family, your father and I do not allow your brother to pick on you, and we won’t allow you to pick on younger kids.” The approach I suggest to managing sibling relationships requires vigilance, especially at first, but pays handsome dividends. When siblings learn to treat each other well, they learn a valuable precedent for how to treat people in the world who are different from them.

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Specialty camps are something special! By Allison Hodges, Director of Camp Webb

he definition of summer camp has changed over the past two decades. The traditional six-weekovernight-camp-in-rustic-cabins- inthe-woods model still serves as the basis for camp, but the “Specialty Camp” has emerged as a growing trend in the nation’s summer camp experience. Specialty camps create a unique environment for campers both educationally and socially. The specialty camp experience enhances the benefits that normally occur at traditional summer camp such as boosting self-confidence, learning teamwork and leadership, 3-2-1 Blastoff! Learning about rocketry and making new friendships. is exciting, educational, and fun! Friendships formed in specialty camps are especially strong, as campers share a common interest that not only creates social comfort, but also turns the “normal” social hierarchy on its head. That shared interest becomes the focal point of camper interaction,

which increases the value of a camper’s natural ability rather than his/her popularity level. In this new social hierarchy, a camper is respected for his/her skills and talents, rather than outward appearance. Fostering a young person’s natural talents in a socially safe environment can really heighten their interest in the subject matter. Children flourish when they have something that interests them and that they’re passionate about. Participation gives them an opportunity to learn what it feels like to succeed and enjoy the process of learning. Often this experience helps them in later life, as they develop who they are and how they will contribute to society. So you’re saying to yourself, “Wait . . . I thought camp was just supposed to be fun!” Well, isn’t learning fun? A place where kids can be comfortable while they’re learning is commonly disguised as fun. Think about enrolling your children into a camp program with a specific interest. They may discover something new about themselves they didn’t expect – just by having fun at camp! Allison Hodges lives here in Knoxville and has been the Director of Camp Webb at Webb School of Knoxville for 12 years. She grew up attending camp and has been in the industry professionally since 1997. She is passionate about what camps can do for children of all ages and encourages everyone to spend some time at a summer camp.

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Summer fun = math?

By Mike O’Hern, Center Director of Mathnasium of West Knoxville

hen I think of summer, I think of going to the pool or the lake, playing baseball, riding bicycles, and running about the neighborhood playing games of sport or imagination. But if it’s only these things, next school year will be tougher than it needs to be. You probably have already thought about how to keep your student reading over the summer, but please don’t forget the math! According to the Johns Hopkins University Center for Summer Learning, on average, students lose approximately 2.6 months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation over the summer months. Why not add just a little structure to the summer that will help keep your student’s math juices flowing, so that next school year she won’t find that all of that hard work from last year has been lost? If you can’t get involved with a structured math program, however, all is not lost! There are plenty of ways to inject a little math into your student’s summer. Here are a few…

“Why not add just a little structure to the summer that will help keep your student’s math juices flowing so that next school year she won’t find that all of that hard work from last year has been lost?”

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Discover “America’s Secret City” By Wendy Bishop. Photo courtesy Oak Ridge CVB.

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“School age children and adults will find it fascinating that Oak Ridge was built as a top-secret city in 1942 by the U.S. government for the Manhattan Project during WWII.” The history of Oak Ridge lives on through the American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE), which tells the story of Oak Ridge’s role in the Manhattan Project. It also explains the scientific and technological advances that Oak Ridge has made since the end of WWII. AMSE has an impressive history room, which includes hundreds of historic photographs taken by renowned World War II photographer, Ed Westcott. The museum also features rotating exhibits and the “Exploration Station” with self-directed activities that explore light and color, sound, problem solving, static electricity, robotics, vision and more. http://amse.org/. The Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge offers a hands-on cultural and educational center for kids of all ages, highlighting the pioneer and Manhattan Project history that Oak Ridge is known for, as well as offering entertainment in the form of hands-on exhibits such as a child-size dollhouse, a rainforest, and pioneer log homes. The young and young at heart can spend hours viewing the model railroad setup at the museum. The Knoxville Model Railroad Club is headquartered at the museum, and they offer camps during the summer months to teach children how to build their own layouts. The museum also houses an original red caboose, which is the centerpiece of the DIY Network-installed train garden that operates once a month and during the Christmas season. http://ChildrensMuseumOfOakRidge.org/. For more trains, the Secret City Scenic Excursion Train affords visitors the chance to take a 12-mile tour through the once secret K-25 Plant site and the Blair Community. Historians explain the significance of the plant and one of the pre-war communities, as they explore the beautiful countryside of Oak Ridge. http://www. techscribes.com/sarm/srm_scs.htm. If you’re looking for outdoor family activities, the University of Tennessee Arboretum offers over 250 acres of trees, shrubs and flowering plants that offer wonderful views, scenic trails, and a relaxing atmosphere. In addition, the City of Oak Ridge has 14 parks and 11 greenways throughout the city, with hiking trails, recreational fields, playgrounds, and bike trails. Oak Ridge also boasts a Skate Park and two Disc Golf Courses for older children. Whether its indoor museums, outdoor activities and games, hiking trails, or guided tours, the Oak Ridge has something fun and educational for everyone. For more family fun ideas and information about visiting the Secret City, contact the Oak Ridge Convention & Visitors Bureau at 865-482-7821 or visit www. OakRidgeVisitor.com. Wendy Bishop is the public relations manager at the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau. She also serves as Secretary for the Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Association. Bishop holds a BS in Communications from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She and her husband live in Knoxville.

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Enjoy the sun safely

s Because sunburns can cause health problems By Ryan Redman, M.D. k hether it’s playing ball, swimming or riding a “It only takes about 15 minutes yWbike, your child will probably spend a lot of outside this summer. That’s why it’s important for the sun to harm your child’s ttime for him to be protected from the sun. light from the sun includes ultraviolet rays. skin. Plus, sunburns can increase gYouThecan’t see these rays, but they can cause tanning, burning and other skin damage. It only takes about 15 minutes for the sun to harm your child’s skin. Plus, sunburns can increase your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. This is the most common type of cancer. The sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. You might want to limit how long your child is outside during this time. If your child is outside, then sunscreen can help protect him from the sun. Try to use a sunscreen that is SPF 30 or higher. SPF stands for sun protection factor. This is a measurement of the sunscreen’s ability to block the sun’s harmful rays. For example, using an SPF 30 sunscreen prevents burning 30 times better than no sunscreen at all. There are two types of ultraviolet rays that can harm your child’s skin. When choosing a sunscreen, also make sure that it protects against both ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B rays. This is called a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Put sunscreen on your child about 15 to 30 minutes before he goes outside. You should reapply it every two hours. Even if your child wears sunscreen, he should not spend too much time in the sun. And always remember that clouds don’t block the sun’s harmful rays. A waterproof sunscreen may protect your child for up to 80 minutes while he’s in the water. It’s important to know that being in the water increases your child’s risk of getting burned. This is because water reflects the sun’s rays, making them stronger. During the summer, always carry sunscreen with you. Plus, you can be a good role model for your child by also wearing sunscreen when you’re outside. The other ways you can protect against sunburn include: • Covering as much of your child’s skin as you can with clothes. • Having your child wear a hat that provides shade for his face, scalp, ears and neck. Baseball caps don’t protect the ears and neck. • Making sure there is a place for your child to take a break in the shade. • Having your child wear sunglasses to protect his eyes from the sun. This can prevent eye problems later in life. • Making sure your child’s medicine doesn’t make his skin sensitive to the sun. If your child has light skin, he might be more likely to burn. It may take up to 12 hours before you notice the full effect of a burn. That means your child’s skin might look pink on the first day and burned on the second. Any change in the color of your child’s skin means it’s been damaged.

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Adamah Adventures co-ed, sleepover, adventure Multiple sessions, JuneAugust. Georgia, North Carolina, Utah, Washington, Oregon. Adam Griff, 404297-4914, info@adamahadventures.org, www.adamahadventures.org. Adamah Adventures is an outdoor adventure summer camp and travel program for Jewish kids and teens - develop selfconfidence, independence, and a sense of adventure while rafting, camping, rock climbing and more! Adventure Quest at Doe River Gorge Co-Ed, Sleepover, Christian, Outdoor Adventure. (rising 7th-12th Grade): June 2-7, June 16-21, June 23-28, June 30-July 5, July 7-12, July 1419, Aug 4-9. (rising 3rd-7th Grade): June 9-14, July 21-26, July 28-Aug 2 Doe River Gorge in Hampton, TN. 423-725-4010, www. doerivergorge.com, drginfo@ doerivergorge.com. The Adventure Quest program at Doe River Gorge is six lifechanging days of incredible outdoor fun, solid Biblical teaching, nightly worship, delicious food, and much more! American Museum of Science and Energy Science Explorer Camp June 10-14 and June 17-21. Rising 5th, 6th & 7th Graders. www.amse.org. 865-5763200 AQHA Camp It Up Day and overnight. Horseback riding, instruction. Lafollette, Tennessee, United States. 865-684-6489. Archery Camps Organized by Elzbieta Tworek, USA Archery Coach, level IV. Ages 10-15 (all skill levels). June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28 & July 15-19. 9:30 a.m. Noon. Equipment provided. 865-719-7543 or E-mail theolympicarrow@comcast.net. TheOlympicArrow.com. Arnstein Jewish Community Center Knoxville Jewish Alliance Summer Camps 6800 Deane Hill Drive Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 690-6343

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Camp Arrowwood 5 night residential camp open to campers between the ages of 8-14. 3601 Lyon Springs Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862. Phone: 865-429-9105. www. camparrowwood.org/

Camp Quest of the Smoly Mountains Contact Jonas Holdeman 1056 Lovell Rd. Knoxville, Tennessee 37932. (865) 9666478. www.rationalists.org/ cq/index.php

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Camp Webb All About Girls Camp July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Girls entering grades 2-5. Back by popular demand and celebrating the joys of being girls who love dolls! Cost: $205 Art from Outer Space June 3-7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Entering grades 5-8. Use your imagination and be prepared to bring outer space to life! Cost: $200 Books , Baking & Bunches of Fun Session I: June 10-14. Session II: June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-3. Books by well-known authors are used to launch activities such as baking, making books and other creative hands-on projects designed to stimulate reading and language skills. $205 Ceramics Camp June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 5-8. This camp concentrates on a unique series of ceramic tiles and vessels that incorporate almost any object from which you can make a plastic mold. Cost: $205 Chess Camp Session I: June 24-28 (Fundamentals Camp). Session II: July 22-26 (Intermediate/Advanced Camp). 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-11. Campers work on piece mechanics, opening strategies, tactics, and general principles. Cost: $195 Clay-N-Play July 15-19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-4. We’ll play with clay and we’ll make all kinds of “funderful” things to bring home– all fired and finished, and even colored to show off to your folks. Cost: $200 Culinary Creations Camp June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 6-8. Prepare a different menu each day, including appetizers, homemade pizza and pasta, international foods, and even desserts! Cost: $225 Dinosaur Data July 29-August 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Entering grades 1-2 We’ll learn about the time of the dinosaurs, create dinosaur art, sing dinosaur songs, and even hunt for dinosaur bones! Cost: $215 Coolest Summer HangOut EVER! June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Boys entering grades 2-4. If you want to design a bottle rocket ship and launch it into the air, go exploring in the woods, play some really fun sports and games. Cost $206

Boys July 15-19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boys entering grades 5-6. Cost $215

Cupcakes and Crafts July 29-August 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Entering grades 2-4. The ultimate onetwo combo! Stir up your creative juices for a week of crafting and cupcake creations. Cost $206

Drama Camp Session I: June 3-7. Session II: June 10-14. Session III: June 24-28. Session IV: July 8-12. Session V: July 15-19. Session VI: July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-7. Learn how acting and movement, mixed with a little creativity, can be transformed into performance skills. Cost $200

“Double Play” Science & Games Camp July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Entering grades 1-4. This camp will develop your mind and body–half science and half games. Cost $215 Camp Wanna PlayALot! June 3-7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering kindergarten-1st grade. Cost $205 Champ’s Camp for

Clay Creations July 8-12, 9am-2pm. grades 5-7. Cost $200

Fairy Camp June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering kindergarten-1st grade. Fairies will twirl their way through a whole host of pixie-perfect activities. Cost: $205 Geocaching and Orienteering

July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 5-8. Orienteering is a sport that requires navigational skills, using a map and compass to go from point to point on unfamiliar terrain, and Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. Cost: $225 Fort Webb Adventure Camp for Boys. July 29-August 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boys entering grades 5-6. Cost $210 Get Your Game On! Session I: June 24-28. Session II: July 29-August 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-3. Cost $205 The Beat : Drum Camp June 24-28, Grades 4-7, $200 Glee Club Camp June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-7.

Campers will learn song and dance routines, from Broadway musicals and pop tunes. Then, they get to perform them for friends and family in a live presentation. Cost: $200 Have a Blast: Rocketry Camp Session I: June 10-14. Session II: July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-6 Campers learn the fundamentals of designing, building and safety of fuel rockets. They will assemble a solid rocket motor that will be used to fly his/ her rocket up to altitudes of 1,200 feet. Cost: $225 Junior Scientist Session I: June 24-28. Session II: July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-4. Through exciting experiments, campers will learn simple chemistry by creating erupting volcanoes, ocean waves, fireworks in a jar, and invisible ink. $215

Hip -Hop Fly Girls June 3-7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Girls entering grades 2-5. Learn Hip-Hop dance moves, including stomp dances, row dancing, jump and thump, and pop-andlock skills. Cost $200 It’s a Small World June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-2. Camp Webb will be our portal to warp speed, international travel; journeying across the world in five days. We’ll visit South Africa, China, India, Spain, and Italy. Cost: $200 LEGO® Robotics Session I: June 3-7. Session II: June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-6. With cooperative learning, campers rotate through the responsibilities of building robotic toys and programming them using computers. Cost: $225 Making Mosaics

July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-7. Make your mosaic mark on the map! Boys and girls of all ages will enjoy learning the art of making mosaics. Cost: $205 Movie Magic! July 29-August 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-7. Campers will learn behindthe-scenes special effects tricks and make-up, green screen techniques, slightof-hand camerawork, and much, much more. Cost: $205 Little Divas Musical Theater Camp July 15-19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-5 A different theme each day like “Party Girl” or “Flower Power” is used to showcase musical theater, dance, songs, and crafts. Current music, as well as Broadway show tunes, is featured for a day that rarely slows down. Cost: $200

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whatever crazy images you can dream. Spend a week in charge of your own artistic destiny to define yourself as an artist! Cost: $205

Messy Science July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-5. Cost $200

Ready, Set, Create! June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-5. Join us on our imaginative adventure while we experiment with drawing and painting techniques. Cost: $205

Nature Discovery Session I: June 3-7. Session II: June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-3. Cost $210 Pirate Camp June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-2. We’ll talk like pirates, play pirate games, amass our booty as we hunt for hidden treasure and loot, learn about infamous pirates of the high seas, drink grog and eat hard tack, create pirate art, sing pirate songs, dance pirate jigs, and have a pirate party at the end of the week. Cost: $215

Science Detective Camp July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 2-4. Learn how to use a microscope to investigate animal bone fur, fossils, tracks, and scat. Study DNA to find out how real detectives solve crimes. Cost: $210 Seussical Camp July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering kindergarten-1st grade. From Mulberry Street to Whoville, come explore the world of Dr. Seuss! Cost: $200

Pure Imagination Art June 3-7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 2-3. We’ll draw, paint and collage

Princess Camp June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-2. Become a princess for a week! Throw off your pumpkin garb and feel like royalty as you indulge in activities, games and crafts fit for a princess. Cost: $215 Printmaking Camp June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 5-8. Learn a variety of printmaking techniques, including monoprint, linoleum cuts, woodcuts, and lithography. Cost $200 Sew Simple I June 3-7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-6. Sew Simple II June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-6. Prerequisite: Sew Simple I Sew Simple III July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-6. Prerequisite: Sew Simple II. This camp is an intro to the operation and maintenance of a sewing machine.

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Superhero Camp July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-6. Create your own superhero and villain personas, discover your “kryptonite,” compete in ultimate hero vs. villain showdowns, and become an expert on Marvel and DC comics. Cost: $215 Summer Art with Mr. Cantrell Session I: July 22-26, Entering grades 1-3. Session II: July 29-August 2. Entering grades 3-5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get your creative juices flowing! Known for singing while creating or painting to fun tunes, Mr. Cantrell, a Camp Webb classic, will guide campers in the creation, Cost $200

Sweet Treats Camp June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-6 Chocoholics, party people and candy lovers unite! Each day we’ll make delicious concoctions for you to munch and add to your baking repertoire. Cost: $215 The Voice: Singing Camp July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-5. Singers work in a fun, upbeat and supportive atmosphere while exploring and singing the music of Hollywood’s stage and screen legends, as well as today’s pop stars. Cost: $195 Wild Kingdom June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering kindergarten1st grade. Learn fun facts about various creatures found in our wild kingdom. Spend the week creating animal masks, sculpting papier-maché creatures, participating in animal activities, making edibles, and much more. Cost: $205 Woodworking Camp June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 5-8. Roll up your sleeves and mesh your creativity with some basic woodworking skills to construct awesomely insane birdhouses, your own pinewood derby cars and more. Cost: $205

Writing Camp July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 5-8 Mr. Lauer will help you create fascinating characters and concoct exciting adventures. Nutty activities will help stimulate the creative process. Cost $200 Ultimate Kids Concoctions Camp June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-5 Create wacky, wild and creative things to play with and observe. Cost: $215 Wildlife Explorers July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-5. Campers will discover much about our native plant and animal life through observation and exploration. Cost: $200 Yoga Through Stories July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 2-5. Explore yoga through reading and storytelling. We’ll use books and stories to introduce children to yoga postures, child-friendly meditation techniques, and discover what it means to live in a peaceful way with ourselves, others and the world around us. Cost $190 Webb Sports Camps

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Boys Beginner Lacrosse Camp July 15-19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-6. The day will be packed with drills, scrimmages and fun games. By the end of the week, you will be a better lacrosse player in every aspect of the game – from shooting to faceoffs. Cost: $180 Boys Intermediate Lacrosse Camp July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 5-8. Prerequisite: Participation in the Camp Webb beginner lacrosse camp or participation in a lacrosse program. Cost: $190 Boys Junior Soccer Camp June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boys entering grades 1-4. Through a series of fun and interactive games and drills, campers will learn the fundamentals of soccer. Cost $195 Clash of the Titans June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 2-6. Campers will participate in Poison Ball tournaments inside and then head outdoors to play favorites such as Capture the Flag and flag football. Cost $200 Football /Basketball Camp July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-8. School dean of students and varsity boys basketball coach. We’ll concentrate on individual skill improvement and each camper’s ability to play within a team structure and become a well-rounded athlete. Cost: $205 Girls Soccer Camp: Soccerpalooza! July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Girls entering kindergarten-5th grade. Campers will be taught technical as well as tactical skills necessary in the game of soccer. Cost: $195 Cheer, Stunt and Tumble Session I: June 10-14, En-

tering kindergarten-3rd grade. Session II: July 1519, Entering grades 3-6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Campers will be trained in the fundamentals as they learn motions, cheers, chants, and stunts. Cost: $200 Elliott Stroupe Basketball School June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-6. Cost $210 Gymnastics Galore Session I: June 17-21. Session II: July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering kindergarten-3rd grade. Get ready for a week of the balance beam, rolls, handstands, and more! Cost: $200 Meske Football Camp June 17-21, 9am-2pm, grades 1-5. Cost $195 Spartan Baseball Camp Session I: July 15-19, Entering grades 6-8. Session II: July 22-26, Entering grades 3-6. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Campers will have the opportunity to spend quality time on throwing, catching, hitting, pitching, baserunning, and sliding fundamentals, as well as participate in technique sessions. Cost: $195 Tennis Camp Session I: June 3-7. Session II: June 10-14. Session III: June 17-21. Session IV: June 24-28*. Session V: July 8-12. Session VI: July 15-19. Session VII: July 22-26. Session VIII: July 29-August 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-9 (*Entering 8th and 9th graders may not attend the week of June 24-28) Campers focus on individual skill instruction, point development, and match play. Cost: $210 Webb Spartan Basketball Camp June 3-7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boys and girls entering grades 4-8. Basic skills and fundamentals will be taught, including shooting technique, ball handling, passing and catching, footwork, and defense. Offensive skills for post and guard positions are empha-

sized as well. Cost: $195 Volleyball Camp July 22-25 (4 days only), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 5-8 Campers are trained on the fundamentals of volleyball, including spiking, serving and passing. Cost: $185 Spartan Spirit Cheer and Dance July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Girls entering grades 3-6. The camp day will be filled with cheers, stunts, dances, tumbling, technical class, hip-hop, jazz, pom, sign making, and teamwork. Cost: $195 Wild World of Sports June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 2-6. Cost $200 Webb coed basketball camp July 15-19, 9am-2pm, grades 7-8. Cost $200 Camp Wesley Woods Residential camp that focuses on small group camping which encourages family values, group building, and developing relationships with God. 329 Wesley Woods Road, Townsend, TN 37882. Phone: (865) 448-2246. Phone: (865) 448-6556. Fax: (865) 448-3904. www.campwesleywoods.com. Camp Widjiwagan. Sleepover, Boys, Girls May 27-31, June 2-7, June 9-21, June 23-July 5, July 7-19, July 21-26, July 28-August 2. Nashville, TN, Camp Widjiwagan, Debbie Logsdon, Registrar, 615-360-2267, dlogsdon@ ymcamidtn.org, www.campwidji.org. Camp Widjiwagan is an action-packed summer experience where confidence is created through skill development and new friendships are the result of teamwork. Center Stage Dance and Cheer All camps take p[lace at Center Stage Dance and Cheer: 865-591-7557; centerstagedancecheer@yahoo.com, www.centerstagedancecheer. com. Fascinating Rhythm Camp Tap Camp (Co-ed evening camp). July 1-3; ages 5-10:

5PM-7PM. July 1-3; ages 11 and up- 7PM-9PM. This is for beginners as well as experienced tappers. They will learn and go over tap steps, combinations, and learn classic and contemporary routines each day. Dance Sampler Co-Ed/Day Camp. Dates and Times: July 1-3; Ages 5-10 2:00-5:00PM. July 1-3; Ages 11 and up 4:007:00PM. Learn skills and choreography from different dance styles including jazz, hip-hop, pom, lyrical, and contemporary. Stunt Camp Co-ed; evening/weekend. July 5,6,7. Ages 5-10- 4PM6PM. Ages 11-18- 5PM7PM. Learn how to do partner stunts, co-ed stunting, building pyramids, and basket tosses associated with Cheerleading. Pirates and Princess Camp Preschool Boys and Girls/ Day camp; Ages 2-5. July

1-3; 10AM-11:30AM. Creative Movement incorporating basic dance skills, rhythm, singing, tumbling, crafts and dress up. Boys Only Hip Hop/ Tumble Boys Day Camp. July 1-3; Ages 4-8-10AM-12PM. July 1-3; Ages 9-15- 12PM2PM. Especially designed for boys, and will learn hip hop and tumbling skills. Art Camp Co-Ed/Day Camp. July 1-3; 12PM-3PM. Exploring different elements of art, including sketching, painting, sculpting, and drawing. Throwback Week Co-Ed Dance Day Camp. July 8-11; Ages 8-16; 1PM4PM. They will learn a variety of styles of dancing done to songs from different decades and will dress up according to the decade of the day. Tumbling Camp Co-Ed Evening Camp. July 8-11; Ages 5-11- 4-6PM.

July 8-11; Ages 12 and up- 4-6PM. All levels tumbling! Cartoon Camp Co-Ed Song and Dance Camp; Ages 3-6. July 1518th; 9am-11:30am. Learn to sing and dance to songs from your favorite cartoon movies and tv shows! Music Moves Me Co-Ed Musical Theater/ Show Choir Camp/ Ages 7-10. July 15-18th; 11:30AM2PM. They will learn how to sing and dance to some very fun and exciting songs! Glee Camp Ages 11-18. July 15-18th/ 3:00M-6:00PM. Learn exciting songs and fun, upbeat choreography to go with it! Diva Dance and Cheer Camp Girls Only Day Camp; Ages 4-7. July 22-25; 10AM12PM. They will learn some fun and exciting dance and cheer routines

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and skills, dress up, do hair, make up, and make some glittery crafts. Sport Sampler Camp Co-Ed Day Camp. July 2225. Learn skills for various sports, including soccer, basketball, football, and much more! Wrestling Camp Co-Ed Day camp, ages 7-15. July 22-25; 1-4PM. Learn skills, holds, moves for wrestling to get prepared for middle school or high school teams. Music Camp Co-Ed; Day Camp Ages 7-15. July 22-25; 11AM-1PM. Learn basics of reading notes, music history, theory, and be introduced to various instruments and how to play them. Cheer Camp Co-Ed; Evening Camp. July 22-25; Ages 5-104-6PM. July 22-25; Ages 11 and up 5-7PM. Learn cheer motions, skills, jumps,

tumbling, and stunting. Step It Up Camp Co-Ed; Ages 11-19. July 22-25; 6:30-8:30. Breakdancing, hip hop and conditioning Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge Imagination Station Camps June 10 –August 2. Ages 3-5 and Rising 1st-7th Graders. www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org. 865-482-1074 Christian Academy of Knoxville CAK offers a variety of summer athletic camps: Warrior Baseball Camp June 3 - 6 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ages 7-13 Cost $100 Contact: Tommy Pharr Register on-site! CAK Cheer Camp June 3 - 6 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Open to 3-7th Graders Contact: Lisa Bowland Warrior Soccer Camp

June 10 - 13 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ages 6-12 Contact: Kurt Backstrom Warrior Football Camp June 17 - 20 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. Elementary and Middle School Ages Contact: Rusty Bradley Warrior Softball Camp June 17 - 20 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost $100 Elementary and Middle School Ages Contact: Harry Backhurst Register on-site! Warrior Basketball Camp June 24 - 26 Elementary and Middle School Ages Contact: Steve Denny Warrior Volleyball Camp (Middle School) Beginners: July 8 - 9; Advanced: July 10 - 12 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. M-Th; 9 a.m. - 12

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p.m. Friday Contact: Jamie Petrik Warrior Sports Camp July 29 - August 2 Contact: Amy Richardson 4, 7. Warrior Tennis Camp July 15 - 18; July 22 - 24 Contact: David Helbig Warrior Volleyball Camp - HS Summer Slam! (High School - Team Camp) July 22 - 26 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Contact: Jamie Petrik Call 865-690-4721 ext. 142 or visit www.cakwarriors. com/camps for registration information, pricing and additional details City of Knoxville Art Camp Sessions for ages varying from 4 to 15-years-old. Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center, 1127B Broadway Ave. Call 865-523-1401 or visit www.cityofknoxville.org/ recreation/arts for more information. City of Knoxville Junior Tennis Camps sessions for 6-13 years-old and Rising 8th grade-high school. Tyson Park and West Hills Park. Call 865-522-3303 for more information. City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Division Summer Playground Program. All City Recreation Centers. 865-215-1414. www. ci.knoxville.tn.us/recreation/ City of Knoxville Summer Playground Program 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Ages 6-12. Open to Knoxville residents, at each

of its 14 recreation centers located in all sections of Knoxville. For more information, call 865-215-1414. City of Oak Ridge Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp Oak Ridge Civic Center and Scarboro Community Center. 1st Week is June 10 – 14 and continues for 8 consecutive weeks. 6 (or completion of kindergarten) -12 years old. www.orrecparks.org. 865-4253450. Dig It! Fun with Fossils and Archaeokids: Exploring Ancient Art & Archaeology Day camp for rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders Dig It! Fun with Fossils – July 15-19, 1-4 pm (5 days) Archaeokids: Exploring Ancient Art & Archaeology – July 22-26, 9 –Noon (5 days) McClung Museum, University of Tennessee campus, 1327 Circle Park Dr., Knoxville Contact info: Debbie Woodiel, 865-974-2144, woodield@ utk.edu, mcclungmuseum. utk.edu/education/ . Dinosaurs, mosasaurs, trilobites, and other extinct animals await rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders as they explore paleontology in 5 days of fun activities at the McClung Museum in Dig It! Fun with Fossils. For children of the same age who are interested in archaeology, become an Archaeokid at the Museum’s archaeology camp Archaeokids: Exploring Ancient Art & Archaeology, and try out a spearthrower, make a mummy mask, use artifacts,

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East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Camp Cure through East Tennessee Children’s Hospital This is a day camp for children ages 5 to 12 who have diabetes. The cost is $20. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 8, to Friday, July 12. Karns Community Youth Center in Knox County. Cathy Van Ostrand at cvanostrand@etch.com or 865-541-8281. www.etch. com/services_specialties/additional_services. aspx. This camp provides children with a fun and safe learning experience for living and coping with diabetes. Donald M. Gally Summer Camp through East Tennessee Children’s Hospital This is a day camp for children ages 5 to 14 who have special needs. The camp is free, but donations are accepted. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 8, to Friday, July 12; 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 15, to Friday, July 19. Kiwanis Club Fresh Air Camp in Knoxville. Deidra Seiber at dcphillips@etch.com or 865-690-8961. www.etch. com/services_specialties/ additional_services.aspx. Campers enjoy activities, such as arts and crafts, swimming and games, directed by staff therapists, special education teachers

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and adaptive recreation specialists. Camp Eagle’s Nest through East Tennessee Children’s Hospital This is a weeklong camp for patients ages 6 to 17 from the Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic. The camp is free for patients. Sunday, July 28, to Thursday, Aug. 1. Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend. Rick Callaway at RCallaway@etch.com or 865-541-8476. www.etch. com/services_specialties/ additional_services.aspx. Campers get to enjoy the outdoors by riding horses, canoeing, rock climbing and tubing, and they can interact with their camp counselors who are nurses and other clinical staff from Children’s Hospital. East Tennessee Rowing Organization Learn To Row Summer Youth Camp First Session: June 17-22 from

8-11 a.m. Second Session: July 22-27 from 8-11 a.m. igetrowing.com/summer-camp. Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Coed. General Outdoors, Backpacking, Hiking, Science, General Arts and Crafts. 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend TN, 37882. 865448-6709. Mastering Skills in Mountains. Wilderness adventure camp. 931-598-5651. 290 Quintard Road Sewanee, Tennessee 37375. SASWeb.org Ijams Nature Center Camps sessions for ages varying from 4 to 18-years-old. Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. Call 865-577-4717 or visit www.ijams.org for more information. KidsU at the University of Tennessee To register visit www.UTKidsU.com, or call 865-974-0150 for more information. Got Talent? Beginning Acting and Theatre

Games (Grades 4-5, rising) This camp is filled with a series of high energy, interactive theatre games using creative dance and vocal exercises along with improvisational games, all used to create a very special piece of original performance art. June 3-7, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. UT Photography Camp (Grades 4-7, rising) This camp covers the fundamentals of photography basics and how to take better photos through framing. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. UT Photography Camp (Grades 8-12, rising) This camp covers the fundamentals of photography basics and how to take better photos through framing. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Innocent or Guilty... How Do You Plead?

(Grades 6-9, rising) Learn how to prepare a case for trial, as both the prosecutor and defense attorney. Learn basic courtroom procedures and rules of evidence, and then flaunt your new talents in a mock trial setting. June 2428, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM. A Look Back: Colonial History (Grades 5-10, rising) See how groups of different people lived in the late 1700s. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM 4:00 PM. Exploration in Psychology (Grades 9-12, rising) This camp examines such questions as: What is psychology and what do psychologists do?; How do psychologists study behavior?; and Why is it important to study the things we see and do every day scientifically? July 8-12, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

Vertebrate Zoology (Grades 4-7, rising) Join us for a fascinating look at the world of zoology: the scientific study of animals. July 8-12, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. So You Want to be a Lawyer? (Grades 10-12, rising) Learn about the theories and practical aspects of the American legal system through interactive classes and hands-on team exercises. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. So You Want to Be An Engineer? Part I (Grades 8-12, rising) Work alongside local engineering professionals as they complete hands-on challenges in science and engineering. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. Tennessee Performing Arts Camp (Grades 7-12, rising)

This is a two-week camp geared toward building confidence and basic acting skills. June 17-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. Fun with Fiction (Grades 7-9, rising) Put your hopes, secrets, and fears into writing and learn writing techniques that will help you for the rest of your life. July 15-19, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. World Music and Drumming (Grades 4-6, rising) This is a hands-on course designed for 4th-6th graders who enjoy music. You’ll learn ensemble playing, drumming technique, team-building skills and more while grooving to the beat! June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM 4:00 PM. Great Greeks & Ruling Romans (Grades 9-12, rising) Learn the history and

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development of Western civilization through the remains of two great civilizations: the Ancient Greeks and Romans. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. Photojournalism for Kids (Grades 9-12, rising) Learn how to tell compelling stories with your camera. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. Don’t Bully Me! (Grades 3-6, rising) Learn strategies for dealing with situations involving bullying and harassment. June 3-7, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. Don’t Bully Me! (Grades 7-9, rising) Learn strategies for dealing with situations involving bullying and harassment. June 3-7, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Virtual Biology: Using Computers to Discover New Medicines (Grades

9-12, rising) In this hands-on camp, you’ll learn the basics of biophysics through protein structure by building physical and virtual protein models. June 17-21, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. Introduction to Programming with Scratch (Grades 5-8, rising) In this camp you’ll have excellent help in getting to the fun part of computer programming. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Programming and Animation Using Python (Grades 8-12, rising) We’ll play around with programming by writing code to tell stories using stick figures (with pets and accessories), and learn a simple way to animate them. July 8-12, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM 4:00 PM. Creative Papercraft Inventions I (Grades

7-10, rising) You may have seen origami birds and frogs, but there is much more you can do with paper than make little animals. In this camp we’ll make cool, unusual things with paper. June 17-21, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Creative Papercraft Inventions II (Grades 8-12, rising) There are many things you can do with a little creativity, paper, scissors and glue. In addition to pop-ups, many people enjoy making 3D papercraft. July 15-19, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Western Classical Music (Grades 4-7, rising) Give your child a chance to understand the classical genre and appreciate this type of music for a lifetime. June 17-21, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. Western Classical Music (Grades 4-7, rising)

Give your child a chance American Sign Lanto understand the classiguage (Grades 7-10, rising) cal genre and appreciate Learn about the exciting this type of music for a world of deaf culture and lifetime. June 24-28, 2013. American Sign Language! M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 June 17-21, 2013. M, Tu, W, AM - Noon. Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. Music Theory & Ear Practices of the Most Training (Grades 5-8, Successful Young Peorising) ple (Grades 8-12, rising) This course is designed Partially based upon the for those who play an inbest-selling The Seven strument of any kind and Habits of Highly Effecwant to improve music tive People, this one-week reading skills and undercamp guides you in applystanding of how music ing these tested principles works. June 17-21, 2013. M, to your own life. July 15-19, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : - Noon. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Music Theory & Ear Exploring MicrobioloTraining (Grades 9-12, gy through Food (Grades rising) 6-8, rising) This course is designed Explore food-borne illfor those who play an innesses by conducting strument of any kind and hands-on experiments to want to improve music learn more about the bacreading skills and underteria that cause them. June standing of how music 3-7, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & works. June 17-21, 2013. M, F : 9:00 AM - Noon. Tu, W, Th & F : 1:30 PM Collapse: The Fall of OCOEE KnoxParent-2013.eps @ 66.7% 4:30 PM. Complex Civilizations Connecting through (Grades 9-12, rising)

Explore critical and scholarly evaluations of the factors that contribute to the fall of civilizations. June 3-7, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Collapse: The Fall of Complex Civilizations (Grades 9-12, rising) Explore critical and scholarly evaluations of the factors that contribute to the fall of civilizations. July 22-26, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. College Prep (Grades 10-College Freshman, rising) Learn skills necessary to thrive in college. July 2226, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Fun with Forensics: Adventures in Chemistry (Grades 6-8, rising) Become an investigator by exploring scientific and chemical principles and techniques used to detect criminal acts. June 10-14, (CMYK/8) 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM.

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Deaf Language & Culture II (Grades 7-10, rising) Prerequisite: Connecting through American Sign Language. You’ll be introduced to the culture of the deaf and the grammar of ASL including its number systems, classifier system, ASL syntax, temporal aspect, role shifting and storysigning. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Learning to be a Chef: Introduction to Culinary Arts (Grades 7-12, rising) Learn about life as a real chef, wear the white coat, toss a homemade pizza, and prepare and consume one great gourmet meal daily. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. Draw, Paint, Sculpt! (Grades 4-7, rising) Learn the disciplines of drawing, painting, and sculpture. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. Draw, Paint, Sculpt! (Grades 8-12, rising) Learn the disciplines of drawing, painting, and sculpture. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Cool Crafts (Grades 4-9, rising) Create fun, functional and creative items. Projects include: carving stamps, making books, creating paper mache creatures or containers, decorating or repurposing found objects and folk art painting. June 3-7, 2013/June 24-28, 2013/ July 8-12, 2013/July 22-26, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Universe Exploration (Grades 4-6, rising) Look through the Hubble Space Telescope, go to Mars, and get some closeup looks at the evidence for water along with the MER rovers and catch Cassini on its way to Saturn. June 19-21, 2013. W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Snakes Alive! Hands-

On Herpetology (Grades 4-7, rising) You’ll study reptiles and amphibians, including where they live, unique characteristics and behavior. June 17-21, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. Introduction to Photoshop (Grades 8-12, rising) Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to enhance images (including cell phone images), convert images into different styles, and create “funky” effects. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Crazy Confections! Birthday/Specialty/ Wedding Cakes (Grades 7-12, rising) In this camp, you’ll explore the skills needed for creating beautiful, fun cakes! Learn how to bake, layer, decorate, and finish a cake for any event. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 8:00 AM - Noon. Rockets! (Grades 4-7, rising) You’ll study rocket flight, principles of flight, history, and rocket design. Then you’ll build a flying model rocket complete with a motor–just like the space shuttle. June 12-14, 2013. W, Th & F : 1:00 PM 4:00 PM. Tennessee History (Grades 6-10, rising) You’ll learn what led to becoming the State of Franklin from North Carolina, first settlements, and how the Civil War impacted the people and the land. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Veterinary Medicine: Behind The Scenes (Grades 9-12, rising) In a camp conducted by a licensed veterinary technician, with presentations by faculty and staff, you’ll learn about small and large animal practice, avian, exotic and wildlife medicine. July 22-26, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. Plants! Adventures in Botany (Grades 7-9, rising) Learn about the ecology

and biology of plants and their importance to everyday life. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. Bugs! (Grades 4-7, rising) Learn about the ecology and biology of insects and spend some time collecting and preserving them. June 17-21, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM Noon. Bones, Crimes, Careers: Forensic Anthropology (Grades 9-12, rising) Learn how scientists and investigators determine non-human from human remains, what bones can tell us archaeologically, and how this information is used to solve crimes. June 3-7, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - Noon. The Unseen World: Microbes & the Environment (Grades 9-12, rising) Become an environmental microbiologist for a week. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM Noon. Learning to Lead: Leadership 101 (Grades 7-12, rising) The camp focuses on developing leadership skills, characteristics, and traits. July 15-19, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Creating UpCycled Jewelry and Accessories (Grades 4-9, rising) Create fun objects that you can wear. Projects include: earrings, pendants, hairpins, crocheting and hand embroidery. June 17-21, 2013/July 15-19, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Playing with Poetry (Grades 7-9, rising) Come to this fun and informative camp where you’ll get to read works by many great authors and get a chance to work with others who share your passion in a safe, positive environment. June 17-21,

ogy (Grades 7-9, rising) In this camp you’ll become an ethologist (an animal behavior scientist) by ob-

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serving live animals and conducting experiments to determine why animals do what they do. July 22-26, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F :

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by Dianna Gardenhour

On this cold Saturday morning, everything in Northeast Tennessee was covered with a beautiful sheen of ice following a recent winter storm. What a perfect day to remember those souls who were aboard the Titanic just over 100 years ago. As we drove down to Pigeon Forge, I was reminded of how cold it must have been on the Atlantic Ocean on that fateful night in April 1912, with the air temperature near 32 degrees and the water a frigid 28 degrees! Instead of being on a sinking ship, however, we were enjoying the view of the Smoky Mountains from our warm car. The museum is located along the main strip as you entered Pigeon Forge, and we found it quite easily. Once inside, the first thing that caught my eye were the artifacts in the museum, which were simply amazing. One of the guides told me that there are hundreds of authentic Titanic artifacts, some found floating in the ocean after the disaster and others were donated. Just seeing the belongings of those travelers put a hole in my heart. We had the unique opportunity to see the exhibit memorializing the smallest of the

passengers–the children–and it was heartbreaking to look at the pictures of those little faces. Some of the artifacts belonged to those children (clothing, shoes, and toys). The guides were knowledgeable; they shared many stories with us that weren’t found on the walls of the exhibit. There was also plenty to occupy the kids during the tour. They loved seeing the replica of a thirdclass room. My daughter was in disbelief about how small the beds were, until the guide told her that the travelers would have felt like they were in paradise by having clean water in their room each day. It was so neat to see my daughter have an interest in history. My two favorite parts of the museum had to be the grand staircase and the visit to the deck. I laughed when the guide told me that the staircase had linoleum on it because it was considered to be more impressive than marble. Walking on that staircase was like being transported in time. It is built to scale and is breathtaking in real life. Later we went into the captain’s room and got to see the night as the captain would have viewed it. It was impossible to comprehend the events that would take place on that beautiful starry night. Outside the door there is a real wall of ice (simulating the iceberg). We all got to touch it. Outside the wall of the ship, you can actually feel 28-degree water. The room is even cold! I felt hauntingly sad in that room. My kids tried to climb the incline of the deck, which reminded me of the movie. I know that we’ll visit again, especially as my kids learn about the Titanic at school. I feel fortunate that we have this amazing museum so close to our home. I’d love to take my class there so that we can learn from the history and appreciate the memory of those brave men, women, and children from a century ago.

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9:00 AM - Noon. Camp Creativity Knoxville (Grades 4-7, rising) Join Destination Imagination and the University of Tennessee for a ground-breaking summer experience which is sure to unleash your creativity! July 15-19, 2013/June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Knoxville Museum of Art: Summer Art Academy 865-523-6349, rmartin@knoxart.org, www.knoxart.org Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Summer String Camp 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 302. Knoxville, TN 37902. 865.291.3310. www.knoxvillesymphony.com/youth-orchestra/summer-string-camp/ La Petite Academy Summer Camps Knoxville, TN 37931 1-877-861-5078 www.lapetite.com The Little Gym of Knoxville offers a variety of daytime camps including: Cheerleading! 6/3/2013 to 6/7/2013 Fantasy Castle 6/10/2013 to 6/14/2013 Coastal Cowabunga! 6/17/2013 to 6/21/2013 Superheroes! 6/24/2013 to 6/28/2013 Hip, Hip, Hooray! 7/1/2013 to 7/5/2013 X-treme Sports of ALL Sorts 7/8/2013 to 7/12/2013 My Animal Planet 7/15/2013 to 7/19/2013 From Islands to Icebergs! 7/22/2013 to 7/26/2013 Sky Rangers! 7/29/2013 to 8/2/2013 The Little Gym Crazy Carnival! 8/5/2013 to 8/9/2013 7240 Kingston Pike, Unit 212, Knoxville, TN 37919. (865) 583-1166. www.tlgknoxvilletn. com The Little Gym of Farragut offers a variety of daytime camps including: Cheerleading! 6/3/2013 to 6/7/2013 Fantasy Castle

6/10/2013 to 6/14/2013 Coastal Cowabunga! 6/17/2013 to 6/21/2013 Superheroes! 6/24/2013 to 6/28/2013 Hip, Hip, Hooray! 7/1/2013 to 7/5/2013 X-treme Sports of ALL Sorts 7/8/2013 to 7/12/2013 My Animal Planet 7/15/2013 to 7/19/2013 From Islands to Icebergs! 7/22/2013 to 7/26/2013 Sky Rangers! 7/29/2013 to 8/2/2013 The Little Gym Crazy Carnival! 8/5/2013 to 8/9/2013 215 Brooklawn Street Brooklawn Village Shopping Center, Farragut, TN 37934 (865) 966-4FUN. www.tlgfarraguttn.com Milton Collins Day Camp Knoxville Jewish Alliance 6800 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919. Tel. (865) 690-6343 Fax (865) 694-4861. http:// www.jewishknoxville.org National Horse Camp 1050 Ray Hixson Rd. Dunlap, TN 37327 (423)554-4677 Summer www.tnhorsevacation.com Oak Ridge Art Center Camps start June 10. 865482-1441. oakridgeartcenter@ comcast.net Sacred Heart Young Folks Summer Camp program outdoor activities, arts and crafts, free-play, field trips including swimming, roller-skating, bowling, Putt-Putt, movies, Knoxville Zoo, etc. 711 Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919. Phone: 865.588.0415. Fax: 865.558.4139 Sports International Erron Kinny Football Camp Boys only, ages 8–18 Lipscomb University campus Nashville, TN 800-555-0801 FootballCamps.com SPURS & STARS Cowboy Youth Program is a Christian based program for youth designed to facilitate the development of integrity. www.SouthernStarShiningRanch.com. Southern Star

Shining Ranch 6356 Stephens Quarry Lane Corryton, Tn 37721 865.281.2211. April 1313 May 18-19 June 13-14 Aug 10-11 Sept 7-8. Dunlap, TN. It takes place in the month of July, 4 sessions. Summer Brouillard, Camp Coordinator Tennessee Guest Ranch National Horse Camp www.HorseCamp.org summer@tnhorsevacation.com 423-554-HORSe (4677) St. Andrews - Sewanee School (SAS) Summer 290 Quintard Road, Sewanee, TN 37375. 931-598-5651 sassummer@sasweb.org www.sasweb.org/sassummer Tate’s Day Camp Located on N. Cedar Bluff Road in West Knoxville. All camps run from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (children may be dropped off as early as 7:30 AM and picked up as late as 6:00 PM.) Chris Strevel, (865) 690-9208, info@tatescamp.com, www. tatescamp.com, www.facebook.com/TatesCamp, Twitter: @TatesCamp Tropical Beach Bash (for ages 3-13). Day Camp. May 28-31. Enjoy a beach party at one of our three refreshing swimming pools, whiz down the slip n’ slide, and participate in daily beach games. CSI: Camp Scene Investigation (for ages 3-13). Day Camp. June 3-7. As suspicion lurks around every corner, unite with our cast of characters as we train to become special agents and solve the summer’s mystery. Star Wars: Return to Taytooine V (for ages 3-13). Day Camp. June 1014. Join Ambassador Lester Zurk and Sith Overlord Darth Maximus as they travel through the spacetime continuum back to the planet of Taytooine V to form alliances and battle for control of the colony. Welcome to the Jungle (for ages 3-13). Day Camp. June 17-21. With our water bottles, binoculars, and maps, we’re headed out to

the vast Tate’s wilderness for an expedition that’s sure to leave us swinging from the tree tops. Halloween Carnival Week (for ages 3-13). Day Camp. June 24-28. Break out the costumes and prepare to go trick or treating as we venture to the Halloween Carnival which includes face painting, a dunking booth, games, and good ole fashioned cotton candy. Shipwreck Lagoon (for ages 3-13). Day Camp. July 1-5, (closed on July 4). Legend tells us that many years ago there was a great pirate ship that sank beneath the waters of the Tate’s Lagoon, and we are setting sail on a voyage in search of the lost treasure. Air Guitars and Rock Stars (for ages 3-13). Day Camp. July 8-12. Participate in celebrity dress up day; have the opportunity to participate in the talent show; or join a fan

club and cast your vote for the next Tate’s Icon as we crank up the volume and travel from Motown to Hollywood without ever leaving our 52-acre city of the stars. Superheroes (for ages 3-13). Day Camp. July 15-19. Discover your own superhero powers as we join forces to fend off the evil villains and celebrate our superheroes from today and yesterday. Child vs. Wild (for ages 3-13). Day Camp July 22-26. Tribal alliances are formed and spirit fills the air as teams participate in friendly competitions, both physical and mental, to gain points and see who will be crowned the Tate’s victors. Wild Water (for ages 3-13). Day Camp. July 29-August 2. Continuing our longstanding tradition of wet and wild fun, we will close out the summer with water excitement that

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will leave you soaked all the way from your head to your wrinkled toes. Multi-Media Mania (for rising 2nd-3rd graders). Technology, Computer, Day Camp. June 3-7. We’re sending the gigabytes into overdrive this week as we explore everything from iMovie, to music projects, to digital photography, and also incorporate lessons on basic web design. Multi-Media Mania (for rising 4th-6th graders). Technology, Computer, Day Camp. June 10-14. We’re sending the gigabytes into overdrive this week as we explore everything from iMovie, to music projects, to digital photography, and also incorporate lessons on basic web design. Drama Kids Playhouse (for rising 2nd-3rd graders). Drama, Theater, Day Camp. June 17-21. Campers will spend four hours of the camp day exploring all

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aspects of theater such as acting, directing, and set design as well as performing a short play that their team will script and create. Drama Kids Playhouse (for rising 4th-5th graders). Drama, Theater, Day Camp. June 24-28. Campers will spend four hours of the camp day exploring all aspects of theater such as acting, directing, and set design as well as performing a short play that their team will script and create. DKI Acting Academy (for rising 6th-8th graders). Drama, Theater, Day Camp. July 8-12. Campers will spend four hours of the camp day learning the art of playwriting, directing and production through creating interesting dialogues, conflict and resolution, set design, and teamwork as they create their own play. Drama Kids-Kinder Kids (for rising Kindergarten-1st graders). Drama, Theater, Day Camp. July 15-19. KinderKids is a fast paced, developmentally appropriate drama program for ages 5-6 that packs many activities into two hours of the camp day and involves storytelling, crafts, and acting out new endings to each of the daily stories. iCamp (for rising 4th6th graders). Technology, Computer, Day Camp. July 22-26. Campers will bring their own iPads and learn how to harness the power of “i” to be creative, productive, educational, and fun. Counselor-In-Training Program (for rising 9th10th graders). Day Camp, Leadership Program. Session 1 June 3-21, Session 2 June 24-July 12, Session 3 July 15-August 2 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. This leadership training program incorporates real life work experience into a fun and energetic camp environment by combining hands-on opportunities, team building, and problem solving into life skills that partici-

pants will use forever. UTC Challenger Learning Center Cosmic Space Quest Space/STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) 855 E. 5th St. Chattanooga, TN 37403. 423-425-4126 UTC.edu/ChallengerCenter Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp Girls, overnightJune 2 - August 2; 1 & 2 week sessions available; Cloudland, GANancy Jones. 706-862-2231. info@valleyviewranch.com www.valleyviewranch.com. Horse lovers’ paradise since 1954, English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting, and Trails on your OWN horse! West Side YMCA Summer Day Camp 400 North Winston Road, Knoxville, TN 37909 (865) 690-9622 www.ymcaknoxville.org The WordPlayers’ Summer Acting Instruction Programs 865-539-2490, wordplayers@ comcast.net, www.wordplayers.org The Zone Sports Complex Summer Program. Co-ed Sports and Activity Recreational Program with weekly full and half day field trips including swimming, Dollywood, and educational/ sports interest sites. May 28, 2013-August 9, 2013. The Zone Sports Complex. 865330-9663. www.thezoneknox. com thezonesportscomplex@ gmail.com. The Zone offers recreational sports training in soccer, basketball, tumbling, and core while also entertaining games and training such as kickball, dodge ball, football, dance, yoga, gladiator ball, color competitions, Zone Olympics at the end of the summer and so much more! ‘Strong Faith + Strong Mind + Strong Body = Strong Future!’ YMCA Camp Ocoee Serving boys and girls age 7-17. One week sessions Beginning June 2nd and ending August 3rd Ocoee, TN (just 1 1⁄2 hours from Knoxville.) 111 YMCA Drive, Ocoee, TN 37361. 423-338-5588. info@campocoee.com. www.

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What I did on my summer vacation in Oak Ridge!

Clay Sculpture Camp at Oak Ridge Art Center!

Hand so Muse n robotics um of a Scien t the Amer i ce an d Ene can rgy!

he pfire at t m a c e h t t a dge! Cooking f Oak Ri o m u e s ’s Mu Children

Splashin g Aroun d at Oak Parks & Recreatio Ridge n Summ er Camp!

Sports at Oak Ridge Parks and Rec Summer Camp!

Arts and crafts at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge!

Contact The Following Organizations to Sign Up for Summer Camps in Oak Ridge: American Museum of Science and Energy Science Explorer Camp Camps start June 10 www.amse.org (865) 576-3200

Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge Imagination Station Camps Camps start June 10 www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org 865-482-1074

City of Oak Ridge Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp Camps start June 10 www.orrecparks.org (865) 425-3450

Oak Ridge Art Center Camps start June 10 865-482-1441 oakridgeartcenter@comcast.net

For more information about Oak Ridge contact the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau at 865-482-7821 or visit OakRidgeVisitor.com

Knoxville Parent • March 2013

by Michael K. Smith Ph.D.

How the Classical Guitar Changed My Life

always wanted to play the guitar but I was afraid. I was scared that I did not have the skill to play an instrument, and I was petrified of performing in front of others. I never learned to play a musical instrument as a child. My few attempts at playing the guitar as a teenager were disastrous, filled with anxiety. But I continued to harbor dreams of playing wonderful melodies before enraptured audiences. As I was about to turn thirty, however, I realized I had to either learn to play the guitar or shed these fantasies. So I signed up for guitar lessons. The results of this decision have changed my life in many ways. First, I met a truly inspirational teacher, Larry Long. Larry has been teaching classical guitar in Knoxville for over forty years. He is also a prolific composer; his beautiful piece, Serenade for Guitar, has been recorded by many artists. He is by far the best teacher I have encountered in my life. He taught me guitar technique and the ability to read music. Furthermore, he instilled a love and appreciation of music. He is a very patient and positive teacher; for many years, I have modeled my own teaching technique after his example. Second, I learned about the history of the classical guitar. The modern six-string guitar began in Spain and Italy in the early 19th century. However, throughout most of that century, the classical guitar was considered an “inferior” concert instrument. Students at music conservatories studied piano or violin. Francisco Tarrega, performing and composing in Spain in the late 19th century, changed this perception. His arrangements of classical composers for the guitar, such as Chopin and Mozart, along with his beautiful compositions, such as Capriche Arabe and Recuerdos de la Alhambra, are still performed. Tarrega inspired Andres Segovia, a fellow Spaniard, who brought the classical guitar into the world’s concert halls in the 20th century. Third, I became involved in the classical guitar community. Thanks to the past efforts of Tarrega and Segovia, the classical guitar has artists and devotees throughout the world. The Knoxville Guitar Society sponsors monthly concerts that showcase this international talent. I became this society’s Director three years ago (for more information, pleases visit our website, www. knoxvilleguitar.org ). Through this society, I have developed friendships with local guitar enthusiasts, teachers, and the artists that perform here. Finally, I have watched my two young sons develop a love for the guitar and for music in general. As parents, we seldom know which of our interests will become our children’s interests. Now, when I hear both of them practicing, I hope that the guitar will become a lifelong interest. Michael K. Smith, Ph.D., is owner of TESTPREP EXPERTS (www.testprepexperts.com ) which prepares students for standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. He is also a consultant to Discovery Education Assessment. He can reached at mike@testprepexperts.com.

“As parents, we seldom know which of our interests will become our children’s interests. Now, when I hear both of them practicing, I hope that the guitar will become a lifelong interest.”

I am glad I signed up for guitar lessons many years ago. I think I proved to myself that, as an adult, I could still learn new things and overcome my anxieties. The classical guitar has changed my teaching style, expanded my knowledge of music, helped formed new relationships, and influenced my children. I have also learned to play great music on a beautiful instrument, a skill that will last the rest of my life.

Dear Knox County Schools’ Families

Knoxville Parent • March 2013

Corrective feedback

s you are making summer plans, Knox County Schools is preparing for fiscal year 2014, which will begin on July 1, 2013 and run through June 30, 2014. At the second annual State of the Schools Address last month, I shared four priority areas that we will specifically focus on for the fiscal year 2014 budget which include: School Safety – In light of the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy, and based on feedback from parents, teachers, and staff, I have publicly called for the Knox County Schools to have at least a foundational level of school security resources at every school, including: 1. A current-generation video camera system, 2. A school access control strategy (camera/buzzer system, secure entry vestibule, and/or keyless entry system), and 3. An armed, uniformed School Resource Officer or School Security Officer at each of our schools. Instructional priorities – Continue focus on early literacy efforts, teacher supports and professional development along with magnet and community schools. Enhance interventions, tutorial services and academic enrichment for students because they are proven to be successful in cultivating positive gains in student outcomes. Teacher Supports –Currently, Knox County Schools is ranked 37th in the state for teacher compensation. Knox County’s teachers can, and often do, go to surrounding school systems and immediately make as much as $8,000 to $9,000 more. We must build a structure throughout the district for teacher compensation so it is more competitive regionally. Instructional Technology – Access to technology that will be a tool for both students and educators to accelerate learning, close achievement gaps, and ensure that each and every student in Knox County Schools is given the same opportunity for academic success (This will also be in preparation for the 2014-15 school year when Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) testing, which will replace the TCAP, will be administered exclusively online.). As the district moves forward with its plans for the future, I also announced plans to rollout a “School Technology Challenge” where ten schools within the district will pilot a one-to-one technology initiative where one technology device will be provided to each student and each teacher. This endeavor will allow the Knox County Schools to demonstrate the power and importance of instructional technology in schools and give the district and community real life examples of how technology can positively impact instruction and student achievement. I encourage you to visit our website at knoxschools.org for the latest news and information related to our upcoming budget process. I am very proud of our progress throughout Knox County Schools as we strive to reach our ambitious goal of Excellence for All Children. Please do not hesitate to call us at (865) 594-1800 if we can be of assistance to you. Sincerely, Dr. Jim McIntyre Superintendent, Knox County Schools

Helping you help your child

by Barry Van Over, Premier Martial Arts

ne can liken raising a child to landing a person on the moon- seldom is “spaceship kid” on track 100% and thus requires constant course correction until touchdown. When a child is not behaving in a respectful way at home or school, it is important as a parent or teacher to offer corrective feedback. Here are some suggestions for giving corrective feedback, so that the message is transmitted effectively and harmoniously. Start respectfully: Just like a doctor, we must first “do no harm.” If your corrective feedback looks a lot like wringing your child’s neck - stop! As a role model in your child’s life, it is important that you deliver your feedback from a respectful place. Listening to others about our errors and mistakes as an adult is hard enough. Imagine what it feels like from a child’s perspective. While it is perfectly okay to display your emotion, keep it in check! It can be counter productive to be verbally or physically aggressive. The intention is to help your child change a behavior, not to feel attacked or overwhelmed. Keep focused on the behavior: Kids need to know that you love and care about them unconditionally. This helps them feel more secure. Focus first on the individual child’s behavior. This means keeping your feelings about the child separate from your disapproval of their behavior. This separation will allow three things to occur. 1. Disapproving of the behavior 2. Affirming their self worth. 3. Focusing them on positive behaviors you do want. An example would be: “Johnny, this isn’t like you. Usually, you are so honest with me. Lying is not acceptable; it can be dangerous and hurtful. Do you understand? When you are honest and tell the truth, you make me proud!”

Privacy helps” There is an old martial arts teaching maxim: “praise in public, reprimand in private.” It is far more effective to pull a child to the side and give corrective feedback in private than to “air his or her dirty laundry” in front of everyone. This helps maintain their self-esteem and reinforces a sense of trust. The quicker your children get feedback, typically, the better and more open they become. Just remember that it is not okay to correct if you are angry or upset. It is better to be composed and ready to listen. This is hard to do if the behavior seemed counter to your authority. Another useful maxim for parents and teachers to keep in mind is “this too shall pass.” Learning to give feedback and help your child to correct their behavior can be time consuming. Sometimes a child will listen and be ready for change, other times not so much. Stick with it. There may be times when you are flustered and scream and shout; apologize when appropriate but stick with it. Everyone wins when they start respectfully, keep focused on behavior and give feedback in private. Being a role model is no easy task, but if you stick with it and practice, the child or children under your watch Barry Van Over is the owner and president of will flourish. This is Premier Martial Arts International. With two the greatest reward a locations in the West Knoxville, Barry has been parent or educator can empowering families lives through the martial have: to see their child arts in the Knoxville community for over 20 or student grow and years. Visit www.premiermartialarts.com. succeed!

Jessica’s New Future A few years ago, Jessica Demby was struggling. After graduating from high school Jessica tried college, but soon realized it wasn’t for her. Jessica did not know what to do and felt she had run out of options. All she knew was that living at home and making minimum wage was not what she wanted. Now, in less than two years she’s doubled her salary, has paid vacations and holidays, and is truly enjoying her work every day.

What did she do? Jessica enrolled in the Dental Staff School, run by Janet Waldron and her husband, Dr. Jon Waldron, practicing dentist. Today, the Dental Staff School offers students the same great opportunity to build a career Jessica has enjoyed. In just ten weeks, students learn professional dental assisting in a real-ofﬁce setting. Each Saturday, the school hosts the current class of students and offers state-of-the art dental equipment for students’ lessons. From working on models to practicing with the dentists and fellow students, Jessica really enjoyed the hands-on learning. “It wasn’t boring,” she says, “it was a whole lot of fun!”

Dental Staff School (www.DentalStaffSchool.com) is a ten-week dental assisting school in Pelham, AL; Marietta, GA; Knoxville, TN and Franklin, TN. Classes are held on Saturdays at local working dental ofﬁces. The program is accredited through National Accreditation for Colleges and Schools, Non-public Postsecondary Commission in Georgia, and the Alabama and Tennessee Higher Education Commission.

Contact the Dental Staff School: (678) 819-3919 or by email at janet@dentalstaffschool. com, and start your new future as a dental professional today!

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Keep your teeth healthy for a lifetime!

Knoxville Parent • March 2013

Summer activities to boost college applications Article and photo by Liz Stucke, owner of LS Admissions Prep

ecently, I have been listening to podcasts from the Stanford Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders series. It is inspiring to hear how people think up new ideas and implement plans to create new products and services. These successful leaders start with an idea, try it out, fail sometimes, but always try again. A common theme with these leaders is their drive to accomplish their goals and make life better for people. As I discuss summer activities that will help boost college applications, I want to ensure that students start with the right mind set. When I help students approach college applications and select classes and activities to further their college goals, I challenge them to “lean in.” “Lean in” is the term Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, founder of Joyus and a former Google executive uses to discuss how entrepreneurs start a business. They “lean in” and take firm action towards a goal. The image is clear. It is not a whimper of reactive action, but a force forward to make something new happen. This summer, I challenge high school students to “lean in” and do something with their summer that will impact not only their college application, but might just help some people along the way. Here are just a few ideas of how to purposefully spend a summer: Boost Academics: GPA and course rigor are still the most important factors determining entrance into selective colleges. Address any subject areas needing improvement. Has your son struggled in math this year? If so, it could help the rest of his education to get some help. Your child might also want to use the summer to get ahead or prepare for more advanced classes in the coming school year. For example, if your child is considering taking the AP course in Physics, but is a little unsure of his math skills, talk to the Physics teacher to see how he can best prepare. Community Service/Internships: High school students often are required to complete some kind of community service. Rather than stringing together a series of unrelated service projects, have your son or daughter plan a service project that correlates to their interests and talents. If your child is interested in being a doctor her service project or internship should include some time in a hospital or in a doctor’s office. Do not wait for an internship to be listed. Have your daughter call around to local organizations to see how she might contribute in a medical setting, for example. Here are a few more examples of interest related organizations. Rather than asking if there are internships, suggest a project you might help with: •

Environmental: The TN Clean Water Network (where I am a board member)- help with the Clean Water Challenge or Dragon Boat Day Clean Water Education. The TN

“As I discuss summer activities that will help boost college applications, I want to ensure that students start with the right mindset.” Environmental Council – plant trees throughout TN and advocate for environmental policy. •

Architecture: The Habitat for Humanity, Knox Heritage or an architecture firm.

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Medicine: Children’s Hospital high school interns (application due March 15) or your local doctor’s office.

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Arts: Use your artistic talents to design marketing material for a small company or be an assistant art instructor at a summer camp. Volunteer at the Knoxville Museum of Art.

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Business: Sign up for UT’s Entrepreneurship Camp etcamp.com, an intensive one-week camp that teaches teens how to plan, start and run a business.

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Writing: write op-eds in the Knoxville News Sentinel or write articles for a non-profit’s newsletters.

Learn Something New: While our children might not want to see the inside of a classroom during the summer, they have many options for learning something of true interest. A little research will lead to classes of all kinds: •

Classrooms: UT, Oak Ridge National Lab, Pellissippi or independent camps.

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Online education: Ted Talks or iTunes University, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course) such as Coursera or edX.

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College Essays: Summer is an ideal time to get college essays completed especially with November 1st as the first deadline for college applications. While summer is certainly a time to rejuvenate for the following academic year, students can also use it wisely to “lean in” to their interests and ideas for purposefully directing their lives towards college and beyond. Liz Stucke is president of LS Admissions Prep (www. LSAdmissionsPrep.com) where she counsels high school students and their parents through the College Selection and Application process. Email questions or to set up a free consultation stuckeliz@gmail.com or call/text 865-951-0639.

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