Summer Ventures 2016 by St. Christopher's School

SUMMER VENTURES 2016

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Summer Experience A State Licensed Day Camp for Ages 5-12

New 2016 Schedule!

June 20 - July 29, 2016 Camp is held Monday through Friday Closed July 4, 2016

8:00 ARRIVAL: Begin your day meeting your counselors and playing with your fellow campers in the Lower School Gym before all the fun begins.

Summer Experience is a six week camp held on the beautiful campus of St. Christopher’s School! Join us for one week, six weeks or anywhere in between! Each week will be exciting and different! Come join us for activities and instruction in swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, computer, playground, soccer, basketball, indoor and outdoor games, and more. We’ll play games, meet new friends, learn new skills, and play more games…and that’s just the first day! Summer Experience helps kids develop both socially and physically through organized recreation and positive encouragement. Campers gain self-confidence in a fun and caring environment that stresses self control, responsibility, teamwork, and fair play. Summer Experience “lets kids be kids,” but gives parents the all important assurance of supervision and safety.

Summer Experience Choose by the week or three week session(s) Week 1 June 20 - 24 $260.00 Week 2 June 27 - July 1 $260.00 Week 3 July 5 - 8 $260.00 Week 4 July 11 - 15 $260.00 Week 5 July 18 - 22 $260.00 Week 6 July 25 - 29 $260.00 Session I (Three Weeks) June 20 - July 8 Session II (Three Weeks) July 11 - 29

9:55 LEGOS & GAMES: Have a great time building with LEGOs, playing board games, and doing puzzles with other campers and your counselors. 10:40 FIELD SPORTS: Learn new skills and practice playing outdoor sports like soccer, kickball, lacrosse, and ultimate frisbee! You’ll also get to explore and play on the Lower School playground. 11:30 B.U.I.L.D.: Engineering, design, art, technology, and science, meet as Boys (and Girls!) Use Innovation to Learn and Design. 12:15 LUNCH: Refuel with a delicious and nutritious lunch provided in the St. Christopher’s dining hall. 12:45 MOVIE: Enjoy a little movie time each day after lunch in the Lower School Auditorium to cool off and have a little down-time before starting your afternoon activities. 1:20 COMPUTER: Try out some technology and enjoy playing fun learning games in the Lower School Computer Lab.

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“After Hours” Program Come join us “after hours” in the St. Christopher’s Extended Day Program. This program runs from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. every day while Summer Experience is in session. The cost of the program is $75 a week. Click here to register today

9:05 ART: Get creative as you use your imagination to make some awesome art projects. You’ll draw, paint, sculpt, and use a variety of other media to produce your masterpieces.

2:10 SWIMMING: Nothing feels better on a summer day than taking a dip in the pool! Cool down and have fun swimming in our on-campus pool under the supervision of a certified lifeguard and your counselors. 3:00 COURT SPORTS: Learn new skills and practice playing a variety of sports. Play tennis on our outdoor courts and basketball and volleyball in the gym. Learn how to hit a bullseye on the archery targets, too! 4:00 DISMISSAL: Head home or to Extended Day and get ready to come back for another day of fun tomorrow! 2016 St. Christopher’s School Summer Ventures 1

Extended Day Camp Extended Day Summer Session This day camp opportunity for children age 5-12 is offered when Summer Experience is not in session. Extended Day Summer Session runs from 7:45 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 p.m. daily. The program offers five one-week individual week sessions and is open to all families in the community. $275 per week. Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5

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Camp Offerings: June All-Star Athletes Enrollment: 4-5 year olds Dates: June 6-10 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $175 Instructor: Jen O’Ferrall Do you have a budding all-star? Enjoy exploring a new sport each day through friendly, age appropriate, fun-filled play time. Themed crafts and literature will round out each day and allow our little athletes to strengthen both their fine and gross motor skills. Ready, set, play!

summer program is designed for beginners, novices and seasoned players. Participants will be grouped together by age and ability. If you are a beginner, you will be taught the proper fundamentals of the game with an emphasis on proper footwork and stroke production. We stress the importance of “no bad habits” so the improvement process will not be restricted. If you are a more experienced player, we identify your weaknesses and improve upon them to enable you to take your game to another level. Eight outdoor courts in our tennis facility, plus five indoor courts in Bolling Field House, make our facilities some of the best around. Come see for yourself! Our “beginners” program for kids between the ages of 5 and 8 years old is designed to introduce the fundamentals to children that have never played before. We will use undersized racquets along with other modern teaching techniques that will develop hand-eye coordination at an early age. All the great players started young! This program will last 11 /2 hours.

Busch Gardens 5 Day Adventure Enrollment: Rising 4th Graders and older Dates: June 6-10 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cost: $395 Instructor: Jack O’Donnell Join us for the thrill of a 5 day Busch Gardens adventure. Experience the best rides, games, attractions, shows and dining as we set off to visit all 6 European countries. The trip will include transportation to and from the park, lunch and a pass good for admission on all 5 days

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5-14 year olds June 6 - 10 5-8 year olds (9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.) 8-14 year olds (9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m.) 1 ½ hour session 5-8 year olds ($110) 3 hour session for 8-14 year olds ($195) Richard Peyton

First Tee Golf Camp Enrollment: Rising K-2 Dates: June 6-10 Time: 9:00- 11:00 Cost: $135 Instructor: Rich Morton 1st Tee Golf provides an opportunity for students that are new to golf to build skills and learn about the game while still challenging those students who are more experienced. Students who have participated in St. Christopher’s 1st Tee Golf Program will build on the skills they have developed while students who haven’t will be able to jump into the program without a problem. The program is also designed to build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices. Students will be provided with individual instruction and also given the opportunity to use the skills in various games. Clubs will be provided. Students are asked to not bring their own clubs. This Camp will be taught by Rich Morton who was the Assistant Varsity Golf Coach at St. Christopher’s and teaches Physical Education at the Lower School. 2016 St. Christopher’s School Summer Ventures

Rookie Rugby Camp

Intro to Moral Philosophy

Enrollment: Rising 3-5 Dates: June 6-10 Time: 12:30- 2:30 Cost: $135 Instructor: Rich Morton We will learn the basic rules and skills used in Rugby and participate in non-contact Rugby games. Rookie Rugby helps develop passing, catching, and evasion skills necessary for most sports. There is an emphasis on having all teammates involved, developing sportsmanship and improving cardiovascular fitness through constant movement. No experience is needed. Camp will be lead by Rich Morton (Lower School Gym Teacher and Coach). Coach Morton is also a Level 100 Certified Rugby Coach and a Football Coach at St. Christopher’s.

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Brixology-Engineering Adventures Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 3rd-6th June 6-10 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Mad Science

Brixology Camp sets the foundation for our next generation of makers! Children learn about different types of engineering and then team up to construct a different engineering-themed project using LEGO® bricks. They learn about aerospace engineering while assembling a space station. They explore mechanical engineering as they build boats and vehicles. That’s not all – from carnival rides to drawing machines, mechanical animals to truss bridges, your future engineer will build upon their creativity to solve real-world design challenges, while developing their problem-solving and team-building skills. Let the tinkering begin! Campers receive daily custom Mad Science brick take home brick projects.

Rising Juniors and Seniors June 7-28 Online; see below for important dates $585 Melissa Hollerith

We will meet at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, June 7 in Chamberlayne Hall, Room 100 to address the course expectations and make certain everyone knows how to read and complete the work online. I expect the meeting to last one hour. This will be the only time we meet in person as a class. In this course, we will read and discuss the classic models for making moral decisions and examine contemporary ethical issues occurring in our society today; we will pay particular attention to bio-ethical topics. Included in our survey are Cultural Relativism, Natural Law, Divine Command, Egoism, Utilitarianism and Kantianism. Assessments will be in the form of active participation, daily tests, and three papers, due Monday June 13th, 20th, and 27th. All assignments and assessments will be done online. The last paper will be due June 28. This course is designed for students who are self-motivated and organized. The course counts as the required upper level religion course. Required Text: The Elements of Moral Philosophy by James Rachels, 7th Edition ISBN: 978-0-07-803824-2

Mission to Mars-Advanced Robotics Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 3rd-6th June 6-10 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $300 Mad Science

Campers will explore our solar system and discover why Mars is the next step for human exploration. Campers will build and launch rockets; investigating what is necessary to leave earth and cross space to our neighboring planets. Robotics are fundamental to early exploration and campers will spend two days delving into advanced robotic concepts along with building an OWI All Terrain Robot to take home. They will test their skills battling robotic arms in a tournament to see how difficult it is for the rovers. Campers will conduct scientific experiments similar to those being done by current & future rovers. Will Mars be able to support human life? Find out! Click here to register today

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Health 9 Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Beach Prep 101 Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th graders who will not take Health 9 during 9th grade year. June 13- July 5 9am-12pm daily $425 Clarke Miller - Upper School Health Teacher

Summer Health 9 covers all of the information studied in the regular semester class. We will focus on physical components of human health by studying different body systems: Digestive, Endocrine, Reproductive, Nervous, Muscular, and Skeletal. Throughout the course we will look at what behaviors and choices will help students live longer, happier lives. Students will read and examine various sources and think critically about strategies for optimal health. Students will be in class from Monday 6/13 through Friday 7/1 and take the final exam on Tuesday 7/5.

Health 10 Enrollment: Rising 10th, 11th, or 12th graders who will not take Health 10 during 10th grade year. Dates: June 13 - July 27 Time: N/A Cost: $495 Instructor: Clarke Miller - Upper School Health Teacher Summer Health 10 is a online course. Students will come to campus for one in-person meeting on June Thursday, June 9th from 9am to 12pm for an introduction to and preparation for the online material. The academic portion of the class begins on June 13th and ends on July 24th with the final exam due on Wednesday July 27th. After June 13th students will not need to be on campus to complete the coursework, but they will need a reliable connection to the Internet throughout the duration of the course. Coursework will ask students to read, write, post messages, make videos, and work with classmates online. The 10th grade curriculum focuses on social, emotional, and behavioral habits that students can use to help live longer, happier lives. Topics include: School, Friends, Parents, Self-Image, Dating & Sex, and Addictions. The summer session of Health 10 covers all of the information studied in the regular semester class.

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4-5 year olds June 13-17 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $175 Jen O’Ferrall

What’s the best thing about summer? Going to the beach! Get ready for your beach vacation by making some things to bring along on the trip. Campers will design a t-shirt and visor to take along on their outings. Campers will enjoy summer-themed literature, a snack, and playground time each day. Let’s get ready for the beach!

Super Science Sleuths Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 2nd graders June 13-17 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Carrie Hoge

What does making pancakes have to do with science? How does a roller coaster work? What makes an airplane fly? We’ll answer these questions and many more! Join us for a week of investigating, experimenting, inventing, and exploring. We’ll work with science concepts like gravity and balance, water and air, geology and animal adaptations, just to name a few. Grab your magnifying lens, put on your goggles, and join us!

Hike Explore and So Much More Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 2nd-5th Graders June 13-17 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $260 Jack O’Donnell

Join us as we explore the nearby outdoors. Each day we travel via bus within 20 miles of St. Christopher’s School to hike some of the “wild” places in the area. Campers will connect with nature while learning more about the outdoors and themselves. Our goal is to have a great time in the outdoors as a group and to challenge ourselves as individuals. Our trips are safe, fun, and full of adventure. *You will need a backpack, water, lunch, snack, and sunscreen

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All Star Baseball Camp Session I

Wizard Camp

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K-5th graders June 13- 17 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Warren Hunter

Come work on your skills with STC coaches, players, and former STC players. Learning the game early is something that all high school coaches agree gives you a greater chance for success down the road. Our All Star Baseball Camp is open to newcomers and “veterans” alike. Whether your slugger is learning what hand to wear the glove on, or is ready for the Major Leagues already, this is the camp for him. With focused skill and technique instruction on hitting, throwing, and catching, the campers make amazing gains over the course of the week. Each day starts and ends with a baseball game against players of similar age or ability. Campers need a glove and hat; cleats and bats are optional.

Saints Lacrosse Camp

Enrollment: 6-12 year olds Dates: June 13-17 Time: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Cost: $160 Instructor: John Burke St. Christopher’s oldest sports camp! Come join us as we explore the basics of the game. We’ll introduce and reinforce stick work, shooting, defense, footwork, and more. Through drills and activities you are sure to improve your skills. Players of all levels are welcome! You bring a lacrosse stick, and we’ll supply the helmet (when necessary).

Kindergarten Math Blasters Enrollment: Rising K Dates: June 20-24 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Cost: $135 Instructor: Ashley Gallienne

Come explore the world of numbers, patterns, measurement, money, and more. Let’s get ready for Kindergarten by having fun focusing on number concepts galore. Each day we will enjoy math themed literature and hands-on activities using a variety of manipulatives to strengthen our fine motor skills. Get ready to crunch some numbers! Click here to register today

Rising 3rd-5th Graders June 20-24 9:00-12:00 $215 Jack O’Donnell

An owl has a special invitation waiting to turn your muggle into a wizard. Hogwarts School (relocated for one week to St. Christopher’s School) will be the host for all things Harry Potter.Your young wizard will experience the thrill of being sorted into houses, making wands, creating basic potions and playing “Quidditch.” Do you dare try Bertie Bott’s Beans? Who knows you may even help win the House Cup!

BOYS READ! (and GIRLS, TOO!) Enrollment: Rising 1-4 Graders Dates: June 20-24 Time: 9:00-12:00 Cost: $195 Instructor: Wanda Vizcaino Come explore the world of reading through the eyes of a boy! We will explore fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels and more all while fine tuning our reading skills. Campers will enjoy reading on their level and what THEY want to read. Creative writing, reader response journals, Reader’s Theatre, and other creative platforms will allow each boy to showcase their comprehension either independently or collaboratively. Snack and a little playground time will of course be built into each day, too. We know boys, and BOYS READ!

Cursive & Chromebooks Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 3rd Graders June 20th-24th 1:00-4:00 pm $195 Sarah Hubard

Is cursive a challenge? Are you curious about Chromebooks? Enjoy practicing lowercase and uppercase letters each day through friendly, age appropriate, fun-filled activities. Keyboarding, themed research, and literature will round out each day and allow our rising 3rd graders to strengthen their fine motor and technology skills. Third grade, here we come! 2016 St. Christopher’s School Summer Ventures

Server Design I Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 3rd-9th Graders June 20 -24 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $400 Youth Digital

In this camp from Youth Digital, kids learn professional Java programming as they design and build their own customized Minecraft server that they can share with friends. At the end of camp, kids walk away with a playable, shareable Minecraft server that they built from scratch. They’ll also be able to access the online version of the course after camp, including video tutorials, interactive quizzes, and new challenges. Kids will learn the basics of one of the most popular coding languages in the world as they modify real Java code to build their own Minecraft server. During camp, kids will master introductory computer programming concepts including methods and parameters, if-then statements, and more. They’ll also learn to use a pro-level Java development tool to build their server. Kids create their own Minecraft® server! For this camp, every student must have a copy of Minecraft for PC or Mac (not Pocket Edition) and bring their login credentials to camp.

Geometry (Class for Credit) Dates: June 20 - July 15 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost: $975 Instructor: Wilton Johns This course covers the core topics of Euclidean geometry and is designed for motivated, hard- working students. This class meets the requirements of the St. Christopher’s mathematics department. **Prerequisites include Algebra I. Algebra II is suggested, but not mandatory. St.Christopher’s students must get approval from the Upper School Math Department Chairman to take this course. Biblical Studies (Class for Credit) Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 10th Graders June 20-24 (On Campus), June 27-July 8 (Online), July 11-15 (On Campus) 9:30am-12:00pm (when meeting on campus) $585 Karen Wray

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This course fulfills St. Christopher’s Biblical Studies requirement for 10th grade. All boys must take this course, as well as an upper level religion course in their junior or senior year, to complete their religion credit and graduate. Taking Biblical Studies over the summer will allow 10th graders some free time during the coming year. Using the gospel of Mark as a lens, this course critically examines the life of Christ. The class will meet on campus the first week, June 20-24, and will include an online component from June 27-July 8. During that time, students will not be meeting on campus but will be using the internet to engage consistently in online course components (with a break in assignments around 4th of July weekend). The class will meet on campus again for the final week, July 11-15.

Basketball Session I Enrollment: Rising 1st-6th graders Dates: June 20-24 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $195 Instructor: Hamill Jones Hamill Jones and his staff will instruct campers both individually and in group/ team settings on the importance of practicing and playing with intensity. Beginners and experienced players welcome. We’ll have games and drills designed to give the athlete an opportunity to work on individual skills while improving their ability in team play. Leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship will be discussed. Indoor and outdoor courts, locker rooms, and showers are available. Come, have fun, and learn the game of basketball...again.

St. Christopher’s Wrestling Youth Camp

Enrollment: Rising JK-6th graders Dates: June 20-24 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $195 Instructor: Ross Gitomer The Saints Youth Camp is for the wrestler that has no experience or some experience in wrestling. This camp will emphasize the core positions consistently used in High School wrestling. Campers will come away from camp having learned key fundamentals, while having fun and learning to compete. We will incorporate games, drills and activities that can be used throughout the year.

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St. Christopher’s Elite Wrestling Camp

Enrollment: Rising 4th - 12th graders Dates: June 20-24 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $200 Instructor: Ross Gitomer The St. Christopher’s Elite wrestling camp is for the wrestler that has at least 1 year of experience in wrestling. We will focus on the St. Christopher’s wrestling system. We will focus on the details of all three positions: top, bottom, and neutral positions, as well as transition wrestling between all three positions. Some of the key positions we will cover is the turk position, near wrist positions, building bases, and hand fighting techniques to attacks. There will be lots of technique that the kids will use in middle, high school, and college wrestling. Also, the campers will benefit from the large amount of live wrestling and competition structure.

Football Session I Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st-8th June 27 - July 1 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $295 Lance Clelland

Junior Camp Description: (Rising 1st-5th graders):Young boys love to run and jump and play. Many of them also love to roll around and tussle. If you have such a boy, we would like to help him channel these natural inclinations into a love of the game of football, and to guide him in learning the fundamentals of how to run, throw, catch, kick, block, and tackle. Staffed by St. Christopher’s coaches and players, as well as current college football stars, the camp will guide youngsters toward an understanding of the basics. Campers will gain an understanding of football rules, terminology, and basic strategy. Each day will include individual instruction as well as competitive flag football games. Athletes of all experience levels are welcome and no equipment is required other than cleats/sneakers, athletic clothes and a willingness to play hard and have fun. Senior Camp Description: (Rising 6th-8th graders): St. Christopher’s football camps have a long tradition of bringing together knowledgeable professionals, veteran players and the next generation of up-and-comers with the common goal of honoring the game by helping each other improve. The senior camp targets three essential areas: positional skills, speed/agility/strength development, and competitive sportsmanship. Individual instruction and competitive games will assist each camper in improving offensive, defensive and special teams positional skills. Exposure to an adaptable fitness curriculum, woven throughout each day’s schedule, will aid each camper’s developClick here to register today

ment of the balanced coordination, dynamic acceleration, explosive power and overall conditioning demanded by competitive football. Campers will work on their game with coaches and players from throughout the Richmond area, forging an authentic understanding of sportsmanship through the camp’s unique blend of competitiveness and camaraderie. Athletes of all experience levels are welcome. As some drills will entail partial contact, campers will need a helmet and shoulder pads in addition to cleats/ sneakers, athletic clothes and a willingness to play hard and have fun.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie….and More Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st and 2nd graders June 27- July 1 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Cynthia Brown

What’s better than reading great books and stirring up yummy treats? This class will explore the world of “What If ” through Laura Numeroff ’s books If you Give a Mouse a Cookie, If You Give Moose a Muffin, If you Give a Pig a Pancake, and If you Give a Cat a Cupcake. Students will research facts about each animal, read, sequence events, and compare and contrast elements of the story. In addition, we’ll fine tune mathematical skills as we measure and mix-up cookies, cupcakes, pancakes, and muffins. Students will use what they’ve learned to create math story problems and write their own If You Give…story. Don’t miss out on the wonderful world of “What If ”.

Comic Creations Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 2nd-5th June 27-July 1 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. $195 Little Scholars

Do you have a knack for drawing? Do you like to write? We have the camp for you! Come join us as we explore the world of comics. We will learn about the different styles of cartooning, create new characters, and build a portfolio of your work.

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Handwriting Helpers Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising K-2nd June 27-July 1 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. $195 Little Scholars

Don’t let the title fool you...this camp is fun! Find out what crab races, monkey bars, and handwriting have in common. We will explore the world of handwriting through fun and interactive activities involving sensory experiences, perceptual-visual motor skills, scissor cutting, and gross motor skills. This camp is designed for elementary aged students who use print.

NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st-5th June 27-July 1 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. $195 Mad Science

Mad Science and NASA have collaborated up to bring you the excitement and wonder of space in the NASA Space Academy camp. This is your chance to be a rocket scientist! Explore the science involved in rocket construction as you build your own rocket. Watch an amazing rocket launch as it soars to the sky. Use teamwork to complete an important space mission and build a model space station. Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse in our Mad Science planetary tour. This stellar camp is your rocket to the stars as you journey through the galaxy.

and online! They’ll also be able to access the online version of the course after camp, including video tutorials, interactive quizzes, and new challenges. Kids will learn the critical fundamentals of 3D animation, including facial animation and storytelling, fundamental keyframe animation, walk cycle development, and forward and inverse kinetics. They’ll also learn to use pro-level 3D animation software, Blender. Each kid will walk away with the fundamentals of 3D animation, so they can go on to make any Minecraft animation they can imagine.

Let’s Go To The James Session I Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st-5th graders June 27-July 1 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $200 Tee Clarkson

Join the staff of Virginia Outside for an outdoor adventure in the James River Park System. From fishing, to orienteering, to mountain biking, to just looking under rocks in the river to see what’s there, kids are encouraged to explore their natural environment in our exploration of the James River Park System. We create a safe environment for the kids to be kids and enjoy time outside. Having fun, learning for themselves, starting to see a progression of skill development and building a base that your child will carry for life are just some of the things they will acquire in our wonderful outdoor playground that is so close by—the James River Park System. So put on your outdoor clothes, tie your shoes tight and prepare for some adventure and excitement.

3D Character Animation Session I Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 3rd-9th Graders June 27 -July 1 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $400 Youth Digital

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Camp Offerings: July Sports Camp Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

3-4 year olds July 11-15 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $175 Susan Cary

This camp will help your child enhance gross motor and coordination skills. The young athletes will work on their kicking, throwing, and catching skills through individual and group games. We will talk about the importance of playing fair, having good sportsmanship, and keeping ourselves hydrated during the hot months of summer. The camp will conclude with a field day filled with games and silly races.

Let’s Go To The James Session II Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st-5th graders July 11-July 15 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $200 Tee Clarkson

Read Like a Writer: Young Writer’s Workshop Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st and 2nd July 11-15 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Betsy Tyson

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Are you a budding artist? Do you love to write? Spend a fun-filled week with other young artists and writers during this creative writing and visual workshop. Campers will create visual images through drawing, painting, and three-dimensional constructions and then use these creations as a springboard for their writing. Through this approach, children see the interconnectedness of art and words and how they can both be used to tell stories about our world. Campers will use a variety of digital tools, such as StoryBird, Little Bird Tales, and Chatterpix, to publish their work.

LEGO CODE: Let's Explore Gadgets & Code Enrollment: Rising 3rd and 4th Graders Dates: July 11-15 Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cost: $195 Instructor: Meredith Traynham Do you have a child that enjoys Children's Engineering activities, Legos, coding and technology? This is an opportunity to explore all of these areas and increase your child's experiences with 21st century skills. This will be a fun-filled workshop where we will build, break apart gadgets and create as well as crack computer codes. We welcome all who have a love for building and technology!

Server Design I (Session II) Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 3rd-9th Graders July 11 -15 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $400 Youth Digital

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Basketball Camp Session II

Enrollment: Rising 1st-6th graders Dates: July 11-15 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $195 Instructor: Hamill Jones Hamill Jones and his staff will instruct campers both individually and in group/ team settings on the importance of practicing and playing with intensity. Beginners and experienced players welcome. We’ll have games and drills designed to give the athlete an opportunity to work on individual skills while improving their ability in team play. Leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship will be discussed. Indoor and outdoor courts, locker rooms, and showers are available. Come, have fun, and learn the game of basketball...again.

Art Camp Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

3-4 year olds July 18-22 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $175 Susan Cary

Each camper will experiment with drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Little hands will be so proud of their “masterpieces” as they learn that the senses are the greatest avenues of self-expression.

Get On Track for Kindergarten Enrollment: Rising K Dates: July 18-22 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $195 Instructor: Ashley Gallienne

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Come find out what Kindergarten is all about! We will spend the morning exploring reading and math through engaging centers and games with a focus on strengthening both our fine motor and thinking skills. We will enjoy snack and playground time, too! Kindergarten here we come!

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Get On Track for 1st Grade Fun Session I

Enrollment: Rising 1st graders Dates: July 18-22 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $195 Instructor: Paula Marks Rev up those engines halfway through your summer for a comprehensive Reading, Writing and Math Review. Let’s keep our minds fresh on all you learned in Kindergarten this year. We will work together to practice a variety of key skills that will help you start first grade off on the right foot in the fall. We will focus on blending simple consonant and vowel sounds, identifying and naming rhyming sounds and features, sorting similar letter patterns, writing and sharing, and building comprehension through reading and listening to stories. We will also have some fun playing math games and reviewing early math concepts. It will be a fun and exciting way to get together with some of your Kindergarten buddies and get excited about starting first grade.

2nd Grade Math Blasters

Enrollment: Rising 2nd Dates: July 18-22 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Cost: $135 Instructor: Carrie Hoge Come explore the world of numbers, patterns, measurement, money, and more. Let's get ready for 2nd grade by having fun focusing on number concepts galore. Each day we will enjoy math themed literature and hands-on activities using a variety of manipulatives to strengthen our math skills. Get ready to crunch some numbers!

Who Was Thomas Jefferson? Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 3rd graders July 18-22 9:00-12:00 pm $195 Sarah Hubard

Looking for a boost to help you complete your summer reading? Join our book club as we spend the week reading and writing about Thomas Jefferson. By the end of the week you will be one book and one writing assignment closer to completing your summer reading! Do you like gadgets? So did Thomas Jefferson! Do you like macaroni and cheese? So did Thomas Jefferson! Join us to see what else you may have 2016 St. Christopher’s School Summer Ventures

in common with the 3rd President of the United States of America. Each participant will need to bring a copy of the book Who Was Thomas Jefferson by Dennis Brindell Fradin each day.

Dinosaur Discovery! Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 2nd-3rd July 18-22 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Little Scholars

New Camp for 2016! Take an adventure back to the Jurassic Era where we will learn about dinosaurs who roamed the Earth millions of years ago. Uncover fascinating facts, build a dinosaur replica and have an archeological dig as you explore your paleontological skills. In Dinosaur Discovery, you will become a paleontologist faster than ornithomimids running from T-Rex!

Summer Reading Knockout! Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 4th and 5th graders July 18-22 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Cynthia Brown

Ready to be enthralled in your summer reading, discuss how characters change over time, have AHA moments, and share Words of Wisdom with your peers? Well, this class experience is for you! Together we will read, write, discuss, act out, compare and contrast, agree and disagree about the characters intentions in your summer reading novel. No problem if we are reading different books, you will be amazed how novels share commonalities that lend to in-depth conversations about the characters personalities, intentions, background, and self realizations. Come join us for a great experience. You’ll learn from your peers, progress through your summer reading and written requirement all within a week. Come… let’s KNOCK IT OUT!

All Star Baseball Camp Session II Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

K-5th graders July 18-22 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Andy Stratton

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Come work on your skills with STC coaches, players, and former STC players. Learningthe game early is something that all high school coaches agree gives you a greater chance for success down the road. Our All Star Baseball Camp is open to newcomers and “veterans” alike. Whether your slugger is learning what hand to wear the glove on, or is ready for the Major Leagues already, this is the camp for him. With focused skill and technique instruction on hitting, throwing, and catching, the campers make amazing gains over the course of the week. Each day starts and ends with a baseball game against players of similar age or ability. Campers need a glove and hat; cleats and bats are optional.

Red Hot Robots Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st-3rd July 18-22 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Mad Science

Red Hot Robots is our junior robotics camp where campers will investigate robotic fundamentals while building two ingenious robots that they get to keep! Campers will explore circuits & electricity, robotic sensors, gears and mechanisms and advanced robotic applications. Campers will play with various types of robots while exploring their different capabilities. Are robots just toys? How do they solve today’s problems? What creative camper will design tomorrow’s future robots? In addition to their robot builds campers will build daily take home projects such as bug bots and their own crazy wire game.

App Design Camp Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 3rd-9th Graders July 18 -22 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $400 Youth Digital

Kids build their own mobile app! In this camp from Youth Digital, kids learn basic mobile app development skills as they design and program their own mobile game. At the end of camp, kids will be able to download and play their app on Android or iOS! They’ll also be able to access the online version of the course after camp, including video tutorials, interactive quizzes, and new challenges. Kids will learn basic programming concepts, including if-then statements, variables, 2016 St. Christopher’s School Summer Ventures

and complex logic as they create their mobile game from scratch. During camp, kids will complete the process of designing a mobile game from start to finish, including choosing characters, level design, and programming the app’s functionality. They’ll also learn to use a professional software development kit to create their game.

Spanish Immersion with Visiting Instructor From Sevilla, Spain Enrollment: Dates: Times: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 6th - 11th graders July 18 - 29 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. for Introductory Level 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. for Advanced Beginner Level 2:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. for Intermediate Level $350 Registration closes on April 25, 2016 Piedad Cuartero

No need to pack your bags, update your passport, or purchase an overseas ticket Spain is coming to St. Christopher’s! This two-week Spanish immersion course will be taught by Piedad Cuartero from El Centro de Lenguas e Intercambio Cultural in Sevilla, Spain, renowned throughout Europe for its unparalleled Spanish as a Foreign Language program. Students will build their confidence in speaking and boost their knowledge of grammar skills using a method unlike any they've ever experienced before. All classes are active and communicative, incorporating games, debates, teamwork and competition. This is a great way to boost skills and build upon the material stressed in the next level of Spanish. Placement in courses will be determined by a recommendation from the student’s teacher and by the goals of the student. Introductory Level course will focus on language acquisition, vocabulary building, and cultural enrichment through games and having fun with Spanish. Advanced Beginner Level will focus on the past tenses, vocabulary enrichment, and fluency with the spoken language through debates and lively competition. Intermediate Level will focus on colloquial expressions and the topics students find to be the most challenging: moving around in time and the subjunctive. Students who have previously participated in these classes have said: “These classes are so different…, I learned more in a day than I do in a month at school.” “The classes are so fun because we’re always talking and moving and playing games.” “The teachers are so encouraging which really helped my confidence in speaking,”

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3D Character Animation Session II Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 3rd-9th Graders July 25 -29 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $400 Youth Digital

Kids create their own Minecraft® animation! In this camp from Youth Digital, kids learn professional animation as they create their own Minecraft® animated movie from start to finish. At the end of camp, kids will walk away with a fully animated 3D Minecraft® movie that they can share with friends and online! They’ll also be able to access the online version of the course after camp, including video tutorials, interactive quizzes, and new challenges. Kids will learn the critical fundamentals of 3D animation, including facial animation and storytelling, fundamental keyframe animation, walk cycle development, and forward and inverse kinetics. They’ll also learn to use pro-level 3D animation software, Blender. Each kid will walk away with the fundamentals of 3D animation, so they can go on to make any Minecraft animation they can imagine.

Get On Track for 1st Grade Fun Session II

Enrollment: Rising 1st graders Dates: July 25-29 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $195 Instructor: Paula Marks Rev up those engines halfway through your summer for a comprehensive Reading, Writing and Math Review. Let’s keep our minds fresh on all you learned in Kindergarten this year. We will work together to practice a variety of key skills that will help you start first grade off on the right foot in the fall. We will focus on blending simple consonant and vowel sounds, identifying and naming rhyming sounds and features, sorting similar letter patterns, writing and sharing, and building comprehension through reading and listening to stories. We will also have some fun playing math games and reviewing early math concepts. It will be a fun and exciting way to get together with some of your Kindergarten buddies and get excited about starting first grade.

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Adventures in Reading and Math Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructors:

Rising 2nd graders July 25-29 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Meredith Traynham

Has summer fever hit your house? Need to freshen up those reading and math skills? Join us for some summer fun as we explore reading and math in fresh and exciting ways. Campers will divide their time into two sessions: reading and math. In reading, students will practice important literacy skills through the use of reader’s theatre, writing workshop, ipad tools/games and other literature based activities and centers. Campers will then think creatively about math as they practice with games, engineering projects, math centers and technology. Let the adventure begin!

Reading Writing Mania Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 3rd and 4th graders July 25-29 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Cynthia Brown

This program is designed to build reading fluency and strengthen writing skills. Students increase reading fluency (speed, accuracy, and expression) through the use of poetry, fairy tales, and short stories. In addition, we will write our own poems and short stories through the aid of graphic organizers and technology.You won’t want to miss the mania!

All About Fun and Games Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st-Rising 6th graders July 25-29 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Charlie Hudson

This camp is all about kids having fun! Join us for all types of fun recreational games. We will play Big Ball, Capture the Flag, Kickball and more! Come out and get your summer started with fun games with friends.

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Camp Offerings: August Nature Camp Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

3/4 yrs old August 1-5 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $170 Susan Cary

During this week of discovery, the campers will explore the curiosities in our backyard. They will experiment with the sun and water, search for garden bugs, make art from nature, and take a close look at fruits and flowers. The young natural scientists will make a take home garden.

Get On Track for 2nd Grade Fun Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 2nd Graders August 1-5 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Wanda Vizcaino

Rev up those engines with a comprehensive Reading, Language Arts, and Math Review. With summer nearing the finish line, let’s work together to practice a variety of key skills that will help you start off the coming year on the right track. Get ready to head to the front of the pack.

Get On Track for 3rd Grade Fun Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 3rd Graders August 1-5 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $195 Alisa Pava

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Football Session II

ACTIVE LEARNING SYSTEMS CAMPS

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Rising 1st - 8th August 1 - 5 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Lance Clelland

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August 1-5 Active Learning Systems

Chess Camp Enrollment:

Ages 5-16: Introductory to Advanced

USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. Their staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess instructors in North America. Registration options include mornings, afternoon and all-day sessions. Campers experience chess instruction and play in a fun filled environment designed to improve their skills whether they are interested in casual or competitive chess. Tuition includes trophy, chess set and much more. Please visit: www.activelearningcamps.com for program details. Registration must take place directly with USA Chess and not through St. Christopher’s School.

GAMEBUILDER VIDEO GAME CREATION CAMPS Active Learning Services’ video game creation camps offer programs that use our custom designed curriculum that provide campers to use their creativity as they learn to program a video game using step-by-step instructions while learning about the history of game design, design concepts, game styles and more! There are no prerequisites. All video creation programs are half-day programs that can be combined with an additional Active Learning Services offering to make a full day camp.

Video Game Creation-Platform Style Enrollment:

Ages 8-16, Introductory to Intermediate

In this program, campers will build a game described as a “platform” game like Sonic or Mario. Campers have a blast as their characters progress along a path (like a journey) doing the impossible, while overcoming obstacles and opponents and then conquering the Big Boss. Starting with a brief overview of basic arcade style video programming, campers will focus their time on learning programming skills that expand their characters movements such as jumping and bouncing between multi level playing fields in order to build their own Platform game.

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Kudo Video Game Creation-Adventure Style

Tennis Camp Session II

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Enrollment: 5-14 year olds Dates: August 1 - 5 Time: 5-8 year olds (9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.) 8-14 year olds (9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m.) Cost: 1 ½ hour session 5-8 year olds ($110) 3 hour session for 8-14 year olds ($195) Instructor: Richard Peyton

Ages 7-16, Introductory to Intermediate

In this program, campers will have the option of learning how to program using a Microsoft Xbox controller! Children will create their own cool custom world and navigate inside this location. Within this world, campers will create tasks that need to be completed in order to progress to the next level. Some of those tasks include escaping a sewer maze, survival mode, outwitting rivals, creating decoys and collecting bonus items all while having fun and using their creativity. The use of a Xbox controller is optional and supplied by the camper.

Modding, Networking and Hosting with Minecraft Enrollment:

Ages 8 – 13, Introductory

New for 2016! Minecraft is hugely popular because it’s collaborative, open-ended and moddable. Our program preserves those qualities and adds a large dose of fun! The week begins with learning the game, controls, recipes and a bit about hosting & networking. Next campers are connecting to different worlds hosted on our secure server and experimenting with character skins, mods and custom maps. By day three the kids are building in the Active Learning World that grows over time. Whether adding a room, building a moat or even creating a chessboard the possibilities are nearly limitless.

2016 Active Learning Services Summer Camp Tour Date Place Session Price August 1-5 St. Christopher’s Morning (9am-12pm) Chess $295 Computer Camps $335 August 1-5 St. Christopher’s Afternoon (1pm-4pm) Chess $295 Computer Camps $335 August 1-5 St. Christopher’s All-Day (9am-4pm) Chess $460 ½ Day Chess & ½ Day Any Computer Camp $500 Any Two ½ Day Computer Camps $525

Here’s the chance to get together with friends to work on your tennis skills. We placed the St. Christopher’s Tennis Academy at the beginning of the summer so you can take all that you learn with you and showcase your talents throughout the summer. The summer program is designed for beginners, novices and seasoned players. Participants will be grouped together by age and ability. If you are a beginner, you will be taught the proper fundamentals of the game with an emphasis on proper footwork and stroke production. We stress the importance of “no bad habits” so the improvement process will not be restricted. If you are a more experienced player, we identify your weaknesses and improve upon them to enable you to take your game to another level. Eight outdoor courts in our tennis facility, plus five indoor courts in Bolling Field House, make our facilities some of the best around. Come see for yourself! Our “beginners” program for kids between the ages of 5 and 8 years old is designed to introduce the fundamentals to children that have never played before. We will use undersized racquets along with other modern teaching techniques that will develop hand-eye coordination at an early age. All the great players started young! This program will last 11 /2 hours.

Creative Movement Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

3/4 yrs old August 8-12 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $170 Susan Cary

During this week your child will burn a lot of energy letting their imaginations run wild! They will dance to music, run silly races, and make an animal mask of their choice. We will end our week with a backyard circus performance!

For more information please visit: www.activelearningcamps.com or call 888.652.4377. Registration must take place directly with USA Chess and not through St. Christopher’s School.

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Boys Only Reading

Let’s Go Kayaking

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Boys...this one is just for you! Our reading specialist will cater to a boy’s learning style by examining both fiction and nonfiction literature. The books will provide some action-packed adventure with heroes and will lend themselves to writing samples where the boys can express themselves in an environment that allows a full creative thought process.Yes, it is true boys are often happiest with factual material. We will take time to explore non-fiction topics that appeal to your son.

Enrollment: Ages 9-12 Dates: August 8-12 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost: $400 Instructor: Tee Clarkson Join Virginia Outside for an introduction to kayaking camp. Sit-on-top kayaks are the perfect vehicle for kids on our local waters, including the James River. We will teach kayaking strokes and safety throughout the week while spending most of our time on the James River. Campers will also do some fishing from their kayaks. By the end of the week they will be ready to join you on the water throughout the James River Park. Kayaks provided and all other equipment provided.

Submerging into Scuba 101

Jump into Kindergarten

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Enrollment: Rising K Dates: August 8-12 Time: 9:00-12:00 Cost: $195 Instructor: Whitney Mathews

Rising 3rd-4th August 8-12 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Little Scholars

Rising 5th - Rising 8th (must be at least 10 years old) August 8-12 8:30-11:30 am $295 Kadie Parsley

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to explore the ocean depths like Jacques Cousteau? If so, this is the camp for you! In this introductory course, you will learn basic safety guidelines and skills, practice snorkeling techniques, become familiar with dive equipment, find out what it’s like to breath underwater, and have fun swimming in the St. Christopher’s pool. Boys will be given the opportunity to work with local PADI dive instructor Jim McNeal with The Dive Shop. He will provide a “Discovery Day” in which boys will use scuba equipment to conduct fun exercises underwater. While this is not a scuba certification course, it offers a quick and easy introduction into what it’s like to explore underwater and can be applied to a PADI certification if you seek it in the future. You must be able to swim independently and comfortably in the water without a life preserver. Although you are not required to provide or buy equipment, if you have your own set of fins, snorkel, and mask, please bring them to the camp.

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Let’s give your rising Kindergartner a boost of confidence and a kickstart to reading and math right before they head back to school! We will start to think and act like Kindergarten boys and girls by participating in circle time discussions, working in small cooperative groups on early reading, writing and math skills, listening to fascinating stories, and eating snack with friends. We’ll also have fun doing art projects and playing on the big playground each morning. Let’s get our Kindergarten feet wet in a Kindergarten classroom with a Kindergarten teacher and new Kindergarten friends!

1st Grade Math Blasters

Enrollment: Rising 1st Dates: August 8-12 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Cost: $135 Instructor: Carrie Hoge Come explore the world of numbers, patterns, measurement, money, and more. Let’s get ready for 1st grade by having fun focusing on number concepts galore. Each day we will enjoy math themed literature and hands-on activities using a variety of manipulatives to strengthen our math skills. Get ready to crunch some numbers!

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Math Made Easy

Enrollment: Rising 6th graders Dates: August 15-19 Times: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $175 Instructor: Peter Cross Review and refresh your 5th grade math skills to help in the transition from Lower School to Middle School mathematics.Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive individual attention in small groups, where we will place special emphasis on basic computation, decimals, and fractions.

Young Engineers who BUILD

(Boys Using Innovation to Learn and Design) (Girls too!) Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st-2nd August 15-19 9:00-12:00 $195 Betsy Tyson

Makey Makeys, littleBits, Instructables . . . Campers are invited to tinker, play, investigate, and collaborate with others as they design and create inventions large and small while engaged in hands-on engineering and maker projects. Participants will learn and apply the design process to their projects, using a variety of electronic building tools for creating inventions.

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