Summer Camps
JULY 27-31, 2015 AUG 3-7, 2015 AUG 10-14, 2015 www.stbernard.org
Schedule at a Glance July 27-31 8:30-10:00……………….….......SOAR for 4th ………………………..…….…..rising 4th 8:30-10:00……………….….…..Where in the World?.....................................rising 1 st-4th 8:30-10:30……………….……...SOAR……………………………….………….rising 5th-8th 8:30-10:30……………….………What’s Next?................................................rising 8 th 9:00-11:00……………….………First Grade Rules!........................................rising 1 st 9:00-12:00……………….……...Sounds Abound……………………………….rising K 10:00-12:00……………….…….Reader’s Theater……………………………..rising 2nd-4th 10:30-11:30……………….…….Keyboarding…………………………………..rising 5th-8th 10:30-12:30……………….…….Around the World in 5 Days!........................rising 5 th-8th 11:00-12:00……………….…….Math Fact Frivolity……………………………rising 1st-2nd 1:00-3:00………………….……..Friendations…………………………………..rising K-2nd 1:00-3:00………………….……..Intro to Drama………………………………..rising 1st-4th 1:00-3:00………………....……..Writer’s Workshop……………………………rising 2nd-4th 1:30-3:30………………….……..Reading Detectives – Advanced…………...rising 5 th-8th 1:30-3:30………………….…......Game On!...................................................rising 5 th-8th August 3-7 8:30-10:30……………..…….…..Reader’s Theater……………………………rising 2nd-4th 8:30-10:30………….…………....Writer’s Workshop…………………rising 2nd-4th; 5th-8th 8:30-10:30……………………….SOAR………………………………………….rising 5th-8th 9:00-12:00……………………….Red Hot Readers…………………………….rising K-1st 9:00-12:00…………………...…..PreK Rocks!................................................rising PreK 10:30-12:00………………..…….Conversational Spanish…………………….rising 2 nd-4th 10:30-12:00………..…………….Critical Thinking……………………………..rising 2nd-4th 10:30-12:30……….………….….AR Book Study………………………………rising 5th-6th 10:30-12:30………………………Reading Detectives – Advanced………….rising 5th-8th 12:30-3:30………….…………….American Girl Doll…………………….........rising 1 st-4th 1:30-3:30…………………………Friendations…………………………………rising PreK-K 1:30-3:30………………..….....…Forensics…………………………………….rising 5th-8th 1:30-3:30………..………….……Gymanstics & Dance………………………..rising 1st-8th 1:30-3:30………………………...Drama………………………………………...rising 5th-8th August 10-14 8:30-10:30………………………SOAR………………………………………….rising 5th-8th 9:00-12:00……………….…...…Red Hot Readers…………………………….rising K-1st 9:00-12:00………………..……..PreK Rocks!................................................rising PreK 9:00-10:30………………..……..First Grade Rules!.......................................rising 1 st 9:00-10:30……………………….Create A Book Trailer………………………rising 2nd-4th 9:30-10:30………………...…….SOAR Refresher…………………………….rising 6th-8th 10:30-11:30……………………..Lights! Camera! Action!..............................rising 5 th-8th 10:30-12:00……………………..Math Fact Frivolity…………………………..rising 3 rd-4th 10:30-12:00……………………..Reading Detectives…………………rising 1st-2nd; 3rd-4th 10:30-12:30……………………..AR Book Study………………………………rising 5th-6th 10:30-12:30……………………..Drama…………………………………….......rising 5th-8th 1:00-3:00…………….……….…Poetry in Motion……………………….…….rising 1st-4th 1:00-3:00………………………..Math Mania…………………………….……..rising 3rd-5th 1:00-3:30…………………….….Secrets of the Rainforest……………………rising 7 th-8th 1:30-3:30…………………….….Friendations…………………………….…….rising preK-K 1:30-3:30…………………….….Gymnastics & Dance…………………..…....rising 1st-8th 1:30-3:30……………………..…Photography…………………………......…...rising 3rd-8th
Camp Descriptions July 27-31 Sounds Abound $150
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rising K
This camp will focus on introduction and review of letters and sounds in a fun, multisensory w awareness activities will also be incorporated to provide those foundational skills necessary fo Instructor: Donna Moxley, Pre-K Teacher
Friendations $100
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Rising K-2nd
This camp will work on the 4 C’s: compliance, conversation, control (of self), and cooperation ( activities will be used to focus on flexible thinking, social skills, impulse control, personal space skills. Students will be divided into smaller, age-appropriate groups. Instructors: Donna Moxley, Pre-K Teacher/Seraphine Schomber, School Counselor
First Grade Rules $100
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Rising 1st
Come get ready for first grade reading! Students will be introduced to an exciting world of pho patterns and more! This is an interactive week full of games, word and letter manipulatives, a Instructor: Margaret Thornton, 1st Level Teacher
Where in the World? $75
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Rising 1st-4th
Explore the world this summer! During this camp we will explore a different continent each da about the countries, geography, animals, and cultures that can be found in each. This will be a around the world without ever leaving Nashville! Instructor: Emily Hopkins, 4th Level Teacher
SOAR for 4th 8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. $25 (for SBA students only)
Rising 4th
This class will provide various strategies for time management, organization, planning, and te organizational supplies required for the class will be provided before the 1 st day. All rising 4th L strongly encouraged to be a part of this class. Instructor: Lauren Duckworth, Speech/Language Pathologist
Camp Descriptions July 27-31 (cont.) Reader’s Theater $100
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rising 2nd-4th
This class is designed to practice oral reading fluency within fun drama activities. Students wi variety of short plays and perform for their peers. A final performance will be given for parent camp @ 11:15. Instructor: Emily Hopkins, 4th Level Teacher
Math Fact Frivolity $50
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rising 1st-2nd
Automatic recall of math facts is vital to your child’s success in mathematics. This camp will h games designed to provide students practice with those math facts. Games will be tailored to t your child. Instructor: Margaret Thornton, 1st Level Teacher
Writer’s Workshop $100
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Rising 2nd-4th
Want to become an author? During this fun class, you will use your own writer’s notebook to m of great authors and create grand stories of your own. Grab your pencil, turn your imaginatio to become an author! Instructor: Margaret Thornton, 1st Level Teacher
Intro to Drama $100
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rising 1st-4th
This camp session is geared to younger children who are interesting in acting. Students will le their voice as an actor, movement on the stage, and other important skills through games and A final performance will be given for parents on the Friday of camp @ 2:15. Instructor: Emily Hopkins, 4th Level Teacher
SOAR 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. $25 (SBA students); $125 (non SBA students)
Rising 5th-8th
This class will teach various strategies for time management, organization, planning, commun taking, and note taking. A list of supplies required for the class will be provided prior to the cla Level students and new students to SBA are strongly encouraged to be a part of this class. Instructor: Leslie Winter, Learning Specialist
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Camp Descriptions July 27-31 (cont.)
What’s Next? FREE
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Rising 8th
Your days at SBA are numbered! What's next? During this week, we'll talk about your options interview strategies, admissions requirements, and deadlines. We'll have special visitors from school Admissions Offices to give students a glimpse into their schools. All rising 8th Level stud encouraged to attend! Instructor: Elizabeth Wilson, Admissions Director
Keyboarding $50
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Rising 5th-8th
This class is designed to provide students practice in developing the proper keyboarding techn based program “Typing Pal,” students will work at their own pace on an individualized plan. Instructor: Amy Farrell, Upper Level Teacher
Around the World in 5 Days! 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $100
Rising 5th-8th
Was King Tut’s tomb really cursed? Is the city of Petra haunted? Where is Atlantis? Did Columb America first? Explore the history of the world from prehistoric man to the modern day throug videos, and more! Instructor: Danielle Powell, 6th Level Social Studies Teacher
Advanced Reading Detectives 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. $100
Rising 5th-8th
Use those higher level critical thinking skills to delve deeply into mystery passages and problem Students will tap into their inner Sherlock Holmes to put the clues together to solve problems, predictions, and analyze character motives. Instructor: Leslie Winter, Learning Specialist
Game On! $100
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Rising 5th-8th
Spend a week learning and playing various board and table-top games ranging from role play like Dungeons & Dragons to cooperative games like Forbidden Island. Build a town and world world-wide pandemic! Go on an epic adventure with friends! This camp is run on imagination Instructor: Danielle Powell, 6th Level Social Studies Teacher
Camp Descriptions AUGUST 3-7 PreK Rocks! $150
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rising PreK
Fun, engaging, and hands-on activities will focus on letter/number recognition, cooperative p school readiness. Prepare your child for entering the world of big kid school! Instructor: Donna Moxley, Pre-K Teacher
Friendations $100
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Rising PreK-K
See July 27-31 description. Instructors: Donna Moxley, Pre-K Teacher/Seraphine Schomber, School Counselor
Red Hot Readers $150
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rising K-1st
Review letters and sounds! Blend sounds into words! Reinforce sight words! Put them all toget reading skills. This class is designed to address the skills of phonemic awareness, sound blendin and fluency in a multisensory way to prepare students for reading in the 1 st Level. This camp i for rising Kindergarten students who are ready to read. Instructor: Lynn Schmidt, Private Early Childhood Reading Tutor
Reader’s Theater $100
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Rising 2 nd-4th
See July 27-31 description.
Instructor: Amy Farrell, Upper Level Teacher
Writer’s Workshop $100
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Rising 2nd-4th
See July 27-31 description.
Instructor: Margaret Thornton, 1st Level Teacher
Conversational Spanish $75
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rising 2nd-4th
Introductory exposure to the Spanish language and culture through the use of games, songs, vid ready to learn how to introduce yourself, count, say the days of the week, and create colorful, a Instructor: Amy Farrell, Upper Level Teacher
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Camp Descriptions AUGUST 3-7 (cont.) Critical Thinking (Math) $75
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rising 2nd-4th
Do you like problem-solving? Do you enjoy being challenged in math? Then you've joined the r camp's goal is to help improve our students’ problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills, challenging environment. Instructor: Mandy Nowlin, 3rd Level Teacher
American Girl Doll $170
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Rising 1st-4th
Do you love the American Girl Doll Collection? Bring the American Girl Dolls to life in this cam doll's history. Take a trip back in time as you learn about the lives of these fascinating girls thr crafts, and other learning activities. There will be time for doll fun along the way, including a with our dolls. Every girl's got a story - Make this special class a part of yours! Materials fee in Instructor: Margaret Thornton, 1st Level Teacher
Gymnastics & Dance $100
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Rising 1st-8th
Come and spend two hours jumping, flipping, and twirling! The first hour will be spent doing g from cartwheels and handstands to handsprings and beam exercises. The second hour will be various dance styles including ballet, hip hop, hoop dance, and hula! A final performance will b on the Friday of camp at 2:45 p.m. Instructor: Danielle Powell, Social Studies Teacher/Gymnastics Coach SBA
SOAR 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. $25 (SBA students); $125
Rising 5th-8th
See July 27-31 description.
Instructor: Leslie Winter, Learning Specialist
Writer’s Workshop $100
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Rising 5th-8th
The Cure for IDK: If you are a writer with “page fright,” this camp teaches how to let go and no judgment or red pen marks. Campers learn to explore writing styles, analyze published authors their own writing skills, & share their writing in a supportive, encouraging environment! Instructor: Kerry Flanagan, Upper Level Teacher
Camp Descriptions AUGUST 3-7 (cont.) AR Book Study $100
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Rising 5th-6th
Work on your AR summer reading with your peers! This class is designed to provide students w at one of their summer reading books. Classes will include discussion in "book club" fashion PL your AR test early. Opportunities will also be given for students to work on their written summ class. This class is offered two times with a different book offered each week. BOOK: Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper Instructor: Kerry Flanagan, Upper Level Teacher
Advanced Reading Detectives 10:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Rising 5th-8th $100 See July 27-31 description. Instructor: Leslie Winter, Learning Specialist
Forensics $100
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Rising 5th-8th
This specialized camp is for students interested in forensics who would like to develop an even Nashville Catholic Middle School Forensics League season. Each camper may choose to concen forensics event and through intensive individualized coaching and team experiences, the camp piece, practice performing, and learn the art of effective delivery. Activities will include tips on improvisation as well as all the components of effective performance including, but not limited expressiveness, volume, enunciation, pacing, and writing an introduction. Instructor: Jennifer Kitchel, Forensics Coach
Drama $100
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Rising 5th-8th
This session will go a step beyond the Intro to Drama. Students will learn how to work in an ens develop their characters, follow stage direction, as well as many other skills in order to put on a end of the week. A final performance will be given for parents and any other guests interested camp @ 2:45. Instructor: Emily Hopkins, 4th Level Teacher/Music Teacher
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Camp Descriptions AUGUST 10-14 PreK Rocks! $150
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rising PreK
See August 3-7 description. Instructor: Donna Moxley, Pre-K Teacher
Friendations $100
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Rising PreK-K
See July 27-31 description. Instructors: Donna Moxley, Pre-K Teacher/Seraphine Schomber, School Counselor
Red Hot Readers $150
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rising K-1st
See August 3-7 description.
Instructor: Lynn Schmidt, Private Early Childhood Reading Tutor
First Grade Rules $100
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Rising 1st
See July 27-31 description.
Instructor: Catherine Capps, 1st Level Teacher
Create a Book Trailer! $75
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Rising 2nd-4th
Whether you like picture books, science-fiction, adventures, magazines, or graphic novels, what interests you should be shared with others. In this camp you will work with a school iPad and iM book trailer that is similar to the previews for a movie. You will create your own QR Code so you work with others! Instructor: Margaret Thornton, 1st Level Teacher
Math Fact Frivolity $50
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
See July 27-31 description. Instructor: Mandy Nowlin, 3rd Level Teacher
Rising 3rd-4th
Camp Descriptions
AUGUST 10-14 (cont.) Reading Detectives $75
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rising 1st-4th
Infer! Predict! Discover! Explore higher level reading techniques to fully comprehend fiction an passages. Students will read exciting stories and work to solve the mysteries of reading. Studen either the 1st/2nd class or the 3rd/4th class. Instructors: Margaret Thornton, 1st Level Teacher (1st-2nd grade students) Katie Quinton, 3rd Level Teacher (3rd-4th grade students)
Poetry in Motion $100
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rising 1st-4th
Students will spend the week learning all about poetry. We will read it, write it, analyze it, and be a fun way to bring poetry to life! Instructor: Emily Hopkins, 4th Level Teacher
Math Mania $100
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rising 3rd-5th
Through interactive games and math mind-bender challenges, students will further develop the problem solving skills, and number sense. Instructor: Dolores Hackett, 4th Level Teacher
Gymnastics & Dance $100
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Rising 1st-8th
See August 3-7 description. A final performance will be given for parents on the Friday of cam Instructor: Danielle Powell, Social Studies Teacher/Gymnastics Coach SBA
SOAR 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. $25 (SBA students); $125 (non SBA students)
Rising 5th-8th
See the July 27-31 description.
Instructor: Lauren Duckworth, Speech/Language Pathologist
SOAR Refresher Free
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Rising 6th-8th
This class is specifically designed for students that have already completed the SOAR study ski will refresh their organizational skills, as well as get a more in depth review of note taking and Instructor: Leslie Winter, Learning Specialist
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Camp Descriptions AUGUST 10-14 (cont.) AR Book Study $100
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Rising 5th-6th
See August 3-7 description. BOOK: Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko Instructor: Kerry Flanagan, Upper Level Teacher
Lights! Camera! Action! 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. $100
Rising 5th-8th
Have you always wanted to be on the big screen? Or maybe you would prefer to be behind the scenes? Join your friends and as a team, spend the week making your movie dreams come true! Using iPads and other video recording devices, we’ll spend the week scripting, filming, and editing your imagination into a short film. Whether live action, stop-motion, animation, or even claymation, the choice is yours. Come prepared with your thoughts and ideas as well as any props or costumes you wish to use. Films will be showcased on Friday at 12:00 followed by our own SBA Academy Awards. Let’s make magic happen! Instructor: Danielle Powell, Social Studies Teacher
Drama $100
10:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Rising 5th-8th
See August 3-7 description. A final performance will be given for parents and any other guests interested on the Friday of camp @ 11:45. Instructor: Emily Hopkins, 4th Level Teacher/Music Teacher
Secrets of the Rain Forest 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. $150
Rising 7th-8th
Students role-playing as scientists isolate a gene encoding a “glowing” protein from a fictitious Rain Forest plant that may cure human disease. Instructor: Brent D. Wineinger, Life Science Coach
Photography $110
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Rising 3rd-8th
Join SBA’s resident artist for an exploration of our world through photography. Students will learn about composition and contrast using B&W techniques and finish the week with a portfolio of their best work! A permission slip for travel to Nashville locations will be sent home the 1st day. Materials fee included in cost. Instructor: Bobbi Negron, Art Teacher
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