Enrichment Camps by St. Christopher's School

SUMMER VENTURES 2015

Summer Enrichment Lower, Middle and Upper Schools

All-Star Athletes

Health 9 (Class for Credit)

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4-5 year olds June 8-12 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $175 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!

Busch Gardens 5 Day Adventure Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 4th graders and Older June 8-12 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $395 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 of the camp plus the remainder of the summer.

From The Log Hand Tool Woodworking Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 9th graders June 8-12 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $295 Steven Cooper

Since man discovered wood, he has fashioned it into an extraordinary array of things: useful things, of course, but things that also came to express the skill and artistry of those who made them. And until the Industrial Revolution those things were made from the log with hand tools. Shaping wood with a few simple tools connects your intellect, your body, and the wood in a way that can only be understood and appreciated through experience. Join me for five days, mornings and afternoons. Create something useful and beautiful from wood sawn from a log, split into appropriate sizes, shaped with a few hand tools and your own artistic vision.

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Rising 9th-11th graders (who did not take Health 9 during 9th grade year) June 8 - 26 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. $425 Clarke Miller

Summer Health 9 covers all of the information studied in the regular semester class.We will focus on physical components of human health. Throughout the course we will look at what behaviors and choices will help students live as long and as happy a life as possible. Students will be asked to read and examine various sources and think critically about strategies for optimal health. Topics include 1.) Digestion & Nutrition, 2.) Exercise, Anatomy, and Physiology, 3.) Decision Making, 4.) Sex Education, 5.) Substances and Addictions. (1/4 Credit)

Introduction to Moral Philosophy (Class for Credit) Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 11th and 12th graders June 8 - 26 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. $585 Melissa Hollerith

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 bioethical 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, each due on Monday. On Fridays we will take advantage of an online component where students will be on their own to complete the assignment.We will not meet formally on Fridays.

Math-a-letes Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st graders June 8-12 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. $105 Claire Prior

Gear up for math! We will make math fun while we review what’s to come in first grade! We will count by 1’s, 2’s, 5’s and 10’s to 100.We will practice simple addition problems.We will use an analog clock and review the numbers, hour and minute hands. Lastly, we will have fun counting with money - pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters.

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Minecraft Creative Writing Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 3rd-5th graders June 8-12 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Smart Solutions

Join us as we enter the exciting world of Minecraft®. Explorers and architects will craft new characters, discover secret passages and more.Through the study of vibrant verbs, characterization and art, your child will understand what goes into creating alternate worlds, characters and designs.This hands-on camp moves onto the page as your child puts his/her own spin on this creative, interactive phenomenon.

Woodworking

Comic Book Kids

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Rising 1st-3rd graders June 8-12 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Emileigh Benson

Join your friends for a woodworking adventure! Each day you will explore the world of hands-on woodworking using materials such as hammers, drills, sandpaper, and paint, just to name a few. You can choose to create a new project each day or spend time on one masterpiece throughout the week.You're sure to enjoy the endless possibilities of working with wood. Imagine, create, and explore the world of woodworking!

Using favorite comic books as a jumping off point, students will learn to creatively respond to various themes, topics and characters.This creative writing camp will take students from telling to showing as they learn that words create pictures, too. Campers will discover how to properly use end marks, quotation marks and commas as they craft their own comic books.

Down on the Farm

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

Rising 3rd-5th graders June 15-19 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Smart Solutions

Rising 3rd-9th graders June 15 -19 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $400 Youth Digital

In this camp, students design and program their own App! Over the course of the week students are introduced to the development process as they design and program a game for a mobile device. Students will work within a Software Development Kit where they can program the if-then statements that control how their App works.They will learn foundations of development as they incorporate new functionality into their game.They will also learn the fundamentals of Level Design as they strategically incorporate gameplay mechanics into their project. At the end of camp, students can download their app onto their own phone, tablet, or iPod!

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4-5 year olds June 15-19 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $170 Jen O’Ferrall

Pull on your overalls and boots; we are headed to the farm. Join in the fun as we play games, paint pictures, sing songs, and learn all about life on the farm. Campers will enjoy summer-themed literature, a snack, and playground time each day. Join us down on the farm!

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June 15 - July 10 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. $965 Wilton Johns

This course covers the core topics of Euclidean geometry and is designed for motivated, hardworking 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.

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

Rising 2nd-5th graders June 15-19 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $250 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.

Lovin’ Legos I Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st-5th graders June 15 - 19 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Margaret Milby

Become a Lego brickmaster while strengthening math skills and problem-solving abilities. Create your own designs or follow plans for building basic structures in individual and small group projects. Computation, configuration, and developing strategic plans in a variety of construction activities will be offered in this fun class with Legos as the primary teaching and learning tool.

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 22-26, but this year's course will entail an online component from June 27-July 12. 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 13-17.

Beach Prep 101 Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

4-5 year olds June 22-26 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $170 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!

Ready, Set, K! Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising K June 15-19 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Ashley Gallienne

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie….and More

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.We will enjoy snack and playground time, too! Kindergarten here we come!

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Biblical Studies (Class for Credit)

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 ”.

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Rising 10th Graders June 22-26 (On Campus) June 27-July 12 (Online) July 13-17 (On Campus) 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (when meeting on campus) $585 Nelson Reveley

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

Rising 1st and 2nd graders June 22-26 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Cynthia Brown

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

Rising 1st-5th graders June 22-26 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.

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

Rising 3rd-9th June 22-26 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $400 Youth Digital

Have you ever wanted to add something new to Minecraft®? In this camp, students will learn the basics of Java while modifying the popular game Minecraft®. Students will conceptualize, design and code their own custom Mod using Java, one of the most widely used programming languages today! Students will learn how to create their own Blocks, Items, Mobs, and more over the course of the camp. They will use Eclipse SDK and other tools to quickly modify and edit the code of the game. Students will also explore the world of graphic design as they create their own skins/textures for their mods. At the end of camp, students will be able download and share their Mod with friends and family!

Wizard Camp Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 3rd-5th graders June 22-26 9:00-12:00 $205 Jack O’Donnell

and playing “Quidditch.” Do you dare try Bertie Bott’s Beans? Who knows you may even help win the House Cup!

Adventures with Reading A-Z Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising K July 29 - July 2 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $155 Whitney Mathews

Let’s get ready for Kindergarten together by embarking on book adventures, getting ready to read, and making new Kindergarten friends.We will rev up your child’s pre-reading skills by working with his/her ability to process visual, auditory and kinesthetic information. Each day we will explore specially crafted activities which help with letter identification, letter-sound associations, letter formation, as well as fine-motor and listening skills.We’ll also listen to award-winning literature while enjoying a snack and play on the playground with our new friends. Using some of the best Early Emergent Literature designed for beginning readers, each child will receive individual instruction and have opportunities to work in small cooperative groups.We will make meaningful connections between language and the written word with books your child can keep and enjoy all summer long. At the conclusion of our adventure, your child will receive a Summer Fun Pack for rising Kindergarteners which will reinforce phonological awareness skills and support your child’s continued excitement in becoming a lifelong reader.

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

Rising 2nd and 3rd graders July 6-10 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Amy Buerlin and 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 work with Mrs. Buerlein practicing 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 hop over to Mrs.Traynam where they will think creatively about math as they practice with games, engineering projects, math centers and technology. Let the adventure begin!

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 SUMMER VENTURES 2015

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Rising K-2 graders July 6-10 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $350 Little Scholars

Calling all inventors, creators, builders and designers! Come build some awesome creations with us! We will create our own designs and make structures using Legos, recyclable materials and many other interesting items such as Lifesavers, paper bags and marshmallows. Skills necessary… none! Skills gained: communication, problem solving, reasoning, developing creativity, and team work.

Hands-On Spanish Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 3rd-5th graders July 6-10 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Smart Solutions

“Tickets, please!” Students will enter our Hands-on Spanish class ready to embark on an adventure for the senses.We will discover the sights and sounds of Latin America and Spain.Through this vocabulary-rich program, students will get a taste of Latin America through movement, art, music and more. Our kid-explorers will discover new worlds all from the comforts of camp!

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

Rising 1st-5th graders July 6-10 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $200 Tee Clarkson

Lovin’ Legos II Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st-5th graders July 6-10 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Margaret Milby

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

Rising 1st – 3rd graders July 6-10 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $185 Mad Science

Investigate robotic fundamentals & build two ingenious robots to take home! Explore circuits & electricity, robotic sensors, gears & advanced robotic applications. Play with different robots types while exploring their future capabilities. What creative camper will design tomorrow’s future robots?

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

3-4 year olds July 6-10 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $165 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.

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

Rising 4th and 5th graders July 6-10 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!

3D Game Design Camp Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructors:

Rising 3rd-9th graders July 6-10 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $400 Youth Digital

In this camp, students will create their own 3D Video Game! They will design their game from start to finish, beginning with a flat, empty world and ending with a polished, professional-looking game.Throughout this process they will learn the fundamentals of 3D Game Development. To develop the games, students will use OWL Game Creator, which we have developed specifically with our target age range in mind.This software program equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to pursue Game Design at a professional level. Students will learn level design, texturing, volumes, lighting and more to build out their 3D world – they can create anything they can imagine. Students will also learn Game Scripting so that they can program the functionality of their game. At the end of camp, each student will be able to download their own 3D Game and play it at home!

Digital Photography (Class for Credit) Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 9th-12th graders July 6-24 (3 weeks) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $585 Amanda Livick

This course is designed to introduce students to understanding of the compositional and design elements in photography. It will focus on the workings of the 35mm digital SLR camera. Students will learn about aperture, shutter, ISO, white balance and how to consistently get a good quality photograph. In this class, students will learn how to operate their digital cameras more effectively through manual image capture. Additionally, class participants will receive a comprehensive introduction to digital darkroom techniques (Adobe Photoshop). Daily assignments will occur both on campus and off through the use of online tools. Image sharing during class will help students troubleshoot while developing a creative eye. Students are expected to provide a digital camera with full manual adjustments (automatic settings only will not work), their camera manual, a laptop with Adobe Creative CS4 Suite, and a thumb drive.

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

Rising 3rd-9th graders July 13-17 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $400 Youth Digital

“In this camp, students design and program their own App! Over the course of the week students are introduced to the development process as they design and program a game for a mobile device. Students will work within a Software Development Kit where they can program the if-then statements that control how their App works. They will learn foundations of development as they incorporate new functionality into their game.They will also learn the fundamentals of Level Design as they strategically incorporate gameplay mechanics into their project. At the end of camp, students can download their app onto their own phone, tablet, or iPod!”

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Nature Camp Rising 1st - 5th graders July 13-17 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $185 Mad Science

Creative Contraption Warning! Campers are given a series of challenges which must be overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from world famous inventors & more important… their mind.

Handwriting Helpers (manuscript) & Backyard Games Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising K-2nd graders July 13-17 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $350 Little Scholars

Join us this summer to 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.We’ll also get outside and PLAY during this camp! Kickball, Dodgeball, Capture The Flag, SPUD, and many more thrilling outside adventures will be a part of this combo camp experience. Come out and have some good ol’ backyard fun while building teamwork skills, gross motor skills and critical thinking skills. (*This camp is designed for students focusing on manuscript writing)

Handwriting Helpers (cursive) & Backyard Games Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

3rd-5th July 13-17 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $350 Little Scholars

Join us this summer to 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, games, and gross motor skills.We’ll also get outside and PLAY during this camp! Kickball, Dodgeball, Capture The Flag, SPUD, and many more thrilling outside adventures will be a part of this combo camp experience. Come out and have some good ol’ backyard fun while building teamwork skills, gross motor skills and critical thinking skills. (This camp is designed for students focusing on cursive writing)

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3/4 yrs old July 13-17 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.

Reader’s Theatre Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st and 2nd graders July 13-17 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Smart Solutions

Are you Hollywood bound? Find out if you have what it takes to make it under the lights! Students will work on fluency, one of the five major components of literacy. During this fun, interactive camp, participants will build reading comprehension and communication skills as they read new stories and create props. Each camp day ends with a performance by the “actors” as they show off their new skills.

Study Abroad in Your Backyard Enrollment: Dates: Times:

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Rising 6th - 8th and 9th - 11th graders July 13-24 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for 6th - 8th graders; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for 9th - 11th graders $375 Registration closes on April 24, 2015 El Centro de lenguas e intercambio cultural

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 a native speaker 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. Upper school course will focus on the topics students find to be the most challenging. This is a great way to boost skills and build upon the material stressed in Upper School language courses.

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Middle school course will focus on language acquisition and vocabulary building as well as cultural enrichment through playing games and having fun in Spanish. 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,”

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

Rising 1st-Rising 6th graders July 20-24 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.

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

3-4 year olds July 20-24 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $170 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 1st Grade Fun Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st graders July 20-24 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 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.

Lovin’ Legos III Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st-5th graders July 20-24 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Margaret Milby

Moon Shot Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st - 5th graders July 20 - 24 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $165 Mad Science

Investigate what it takes to return to the moon & build our first moon base. How was the moon formed? Why is it critical to life on earth? What draws us back there? How can astronauts survive, eat, or go to the bathroom on the moon? Break earth’s gravity to discover a whole new world apart from our own.

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

Rising 3rd and 4th graders July 20-24 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!

Wood Creations Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st-3rd graders July 20-24 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $350 Little Scholars

Bang, Bang, Sand, Sand…keep your hands and minds building this summer with wood creations! We will build and design birdhouses, robots, cars, pirate ships and many more fantastic wood creations by hammering, sanding and painting our own wood masterpieces.

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

3-4 yrs old July 27-31 8:30-12:00 $170 Susan Cary

Boys Only Reading Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st-4th graders July 27-31 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $185 Little Scholars

Boys...this one is for you! Our reading specialist will cater to a boy’s learning style by examining both fiction and non-fiction literature.The books will provide 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.

LEGO CODE: Let’s Explore Gadgets & Code Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructors:

Rising 3rd-5th graders July 27-31 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Meredith Traynham and Sarah Hubard

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!

Algebra I Refresh & Review (for those going into Alg II) Students should have completed Algebra prior to enrollment in this class Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

August 3-7 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. $215 Gina Gordon

of the important Algebra I concepts fresh in your mind.Together we will review such concepts as solving multi-step equations, system of equations, inequalities, absolute values, and quadratic functions. We will also practice adding/subtracting/multiplying polynomials, factoring quadratic functions, and graphing both linear and quadratic functions. Please note: Students must have completed Algebra I to take this refresher course and this is open to both boys and girls.

Chess Camp Enrollment: Dates: Times:

5-15 year olds August 3 - 7 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and/or 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Register here: www.activelearningcamps.com 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.

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

Rising 2nd graders August 3-7 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Wanada 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 3-7 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $195 Alisa Pava

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Kudo Video Game Creation Go Cart Style Enrollment: Dates:

8-15 year olds August 3 - 7

Register here: www.activelearningcamps.com 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. Please visit: www.activelearningcamps.com for program details. Registration must take place directly with Active Learning and not through St. Christopher’s School.

Lovin’ Legos IV Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st-5th graders August 3-7 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Margaret Milby

Pre-Algebra Refresh & Review (for those going into Alg I) Students should have completed Pre-Algebra prior to enrollment in this class. Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

August 3-7 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $215 Gina Gordon

Come for a couple of hours each day for one week and be ready to start the year off in Algebra I in style! Some of the concepts we will practice are solving multi-step equations and inequalities, adding/subtracting/multiplying polynomials, fractions, decimals and percents, exponents, and graphing linear functions. Please note: Students must have completed Pre-Algebra to take this refresher course.This class is for rising 7th, 8th and 9th grade students only and this is open to both boys and girls.

Pottery Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 3rd-5th graders August 3-7 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $215 Genia Rosenblum

Channel your inner artist as we spend a week creating one-of-a-kind artworks out of clay. We will use different pottery making techniques to create your own castle, make monster pinch pots, decorate nature inspired bowls or vases, and many more exciting ideas. Choose to spend the whole week working on one idea or work on several projects at once. The choice is yours! All artwork will be fired and available for pick up the following week.

Video Game Creation Arcade Style Enrollment: Dates:

8-15 year olds August 3 - 7

Register here: www.activelearningcamps.com Active Learning Services Please visit: www.activelearningcamps.com for program details. Registration must take place directly with Active Learning and not through St. Christopher’s School.

Jump Into Kindergarten Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising K August 10-14 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Whitney Mathews

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!

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Math Made Easy Enrollment: Dates: Times: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 6th graders August 17-21 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $175 Peter Cross

Review and refresh your 5th grade math skills to help in the transition from Lower School to Middle School mathematics.You’ll receive individual attention in small groups, where we will place special emphasis on basic computation, decimals, and fractions.

PULSE (Hip Hop) Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 6th-8th graders August 17-21 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Derek Porter

Can you feel the cadence? Coursing through ya veins. It’s the beat; It’s the PULSE.The rhythm of the change. It’s time to establish a Hip Hop Club @ STC. Come out to make beats using Garageband, write lyrics over hype original positive instrumentals, and dance (freestyle & choreography). All skills will be taught throughout the week.The mission of PULSE is to challenge the stereotypes found in mainstream pop media. Hip-hop is one of the most commonly misunderstood art forms engaged by youth around the world. In a short time period of time, we will study historical hip-hop culture and discuss what it has become today. We will integrate music production, spoken word poetry, and dance, so bring your creativity and a lot of energy!

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Summer Athletics St. Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School offers a variety of athletic learning opportunities for young people during the summer. Our popular baseball, basketball, lacrosse, and football camps are back along with tennis, soccer, and wrestling.

Tennis Camp Session I

ends with a baseball game against players of similar age or ability.

Enrollment: Dates: Time:

Campers need a glove and hat; cleats and bats are optional.

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5-14 year olds June 8 - 12 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

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.

Saints Lacrosse Camp Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

6-12 year olds June 15 - 19 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. $160 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).

St. Christopher’s Wresting Youth Camp Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising JK-6th graders June 15 - 19 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $195 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.

All Star Baseball Camp Session I

St. Christopher’s Elite Wrestling Camp

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K-5th graders June 15 - 19 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 new comers 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

Rising 4th - 12th graders June 15 - 19 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. $195 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.

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Elite Basketball Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 5th-8th graders June 15 - 19 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $200 Hamill Jones

This camp is for the serious basketball player who aspires to play at the high school level. Each day, campers will go through the challenging individual skill development drills that Coach Jones runs with his varsity players.The primary focus will be on improving each player’s ball-handling skills, shooting form, and offensive moves using both the left and right hand. Campers will learn about reading screens, team defense, and some basics of high school offense.This camp is limited to 15 participants so that it can be run like a high school practice, and it is designed for boys who are truly motivated to learn how to improve their skills.

Basketball Camp Session I Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st-6th graders June 22 - 26 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 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.

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

Rising 1st-8th graders June 22 - 26 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $295 Lance Clelland

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 development 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.

Basketball Session II Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:

Rising 1st - 6th graders July 20 - 24 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $195 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.

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

Rising K - 5th graders July 27 - 31 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., $195 Andy Stratton

Tennis Session II Enrollment: Dates: Time:

Cost:

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5-14 year olds August 3 - 7 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

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.

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

Rising 1st - 8th graders August 3 - 7 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 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 development 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.

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Additional Athletic Camps! Registration does not take place with St. Christopher’s. All camps are held at St. Christopher’s. Please visit: www.stchristophers.com/summer for registration information.

Redskins Football Camp Outside Registration Date: July 13 - 17

Own Touch (Soccer/Futsal) Outside Registration Date: July 20 - 24 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ages 9-17 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ages 6-8 The Own Touch Soccer/Futsal Summer Camp uniquely combines both aspects of traditional outdoor soccer and Futsal.

British Soccer Outside Registration Date: July 27- 31 Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camp is the most popular soccer camp in the country based upon one of the most innovative approaches to coaching youth soccer in the US!

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