ST.MARY’s
SUMMER RESORT Learning is Fun when Play is Educational
2015 ST. MARY’S
SUMMER RESORT
CATCH THE WAVE Welcome to St. Mary’s Summer Resort!
St. Mary’s Summer Resort is dedicated to developing the whole child through inquiry-based exploration. Our unique program includes Day Camp, Specialty Camps, Academics and Athletics. See you soon!
Jim Cox
Dean of Students K-8 Summer Resort Director Camp Director jim.cox@smaa.org
Sheila Rafat
Head of Early Education EEP Summer Resort Director EEP Camp Director sheila.rafat@smaa.org
Nancy Qushair
Academic Prep Director nancy.qushair@smaa.org
Noel Green
Director of Athletics noel.green@smaa.org
EARLY EDUCATION Summer Resort Selections .......................................................................................................... 2 EARLY EDUCATION Day Camp Calendar........................................................................................................................ 3 EARLY EDUCATION Specialty Enrichment & Athletics ............................................................................................... 4 GRADES K-5 Day Camp ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 GRADES K-5 Day Camp Calendar ..................................................................................................................................... 6 GRADES K-5 (Lower School) Academic Prep .................................................................................................................. 7 GRADES 6-8 (Middle School) Academic Prep ................................................................................................................ 8 GRADES K-8 Specialty Camps ............................................................................................................................................ 9 GRADES K-8 Athletics ....................................................................................................................................................... 21 REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 SUMMER RESORT CALENDAR ................................................................................................................................... 25
Visit our website at www.smaa.org/summerresort to enroll today. St. Mary’s School • 949-448-9027
EARLY EDUCATION SUMMER RESORT SELECTIONS
SUMMER CAMP
Weekly from June 15th – August 28th Grade Level: EP/PS/PK/JK Young campers learn best in handson fun environment that keeps them learning, engaged and entertained. Our Early Education Program (EEP) Camp combines facilitated activities, play and active learning centers with special visitors, field-trips and amazing on-campus events! EEP Summer camp features a new age appropriate weekly theme to keep the adventure going all summer! Highlights: • Special Lessons • Hands-on Activities • Music & Movement • Technology Learning • Arts & Crafts • Games • Water days • Bounce house days • Special visitors • Field Trips (PK & JK Only)
Plan #1
2 Days Per Week (Tuesday/Thursday)
Option A
Half Day
9:00-12:00
$135
Option B
Standard Day
9:00-4:00
$165
Option C
Extended Day
8:00-5:00
$205
Plan #2
3 Days Per Week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday)
Option A
Half Day
9:00-12:00
$175
Option B
Standard Day
9:00-4:00
$215
Option C
Extended Day
8:00-5:00
$255
Plan #3
5 Days Per Week (Monday thru Friday)
Option A
Half Day
9:00-12:00
$235
Option B
Standard Day
9:00-4:00
$265
Option C
Extended Day
8:00-5:00
$315
School Plan #4
Four Days Per Week (Monday thru Thursday)*
Option A
School Only
9:00-12:00
$975
Option B
School /Camp & Fridays*
9:00-4:00
$1625
Option C
School/Camp Combo + EC*
8:00-5:00
$1825
SUMMER SCHOOL
5 Week Prep from June 22nd – July 24th Grade Level: PK/JK In preparation for the coming school year students are invited to participate in a unique three hour summer school program. Each day your student’s future grade level teacher will focus on the skills vital to success in the next school year. Highlights: • Reading & Phonics • Writing & Fine Motor Development • Math • Technology Learning
* Specialty Enrichment Workshops require separate enrollment
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SUPER HERO HAVEN –SUMMER RESORT – 2015 JUNE CAMP
MONDAY 8
WEEK 1 WEEK 2
SUMMER RESORT 15
WEEK 3
SUMMER SCHOOL 22
Welcome to the Super Hero Haven
All for One & One for All
Getting to Know YOU!
TUESDAY
THURSDAY
10
FRIDAY
11
12
EEP Closed - Vacation Bible School K-8 ONLY - 6/10 to 6-12 16 What Makes Me Special?
Team Super Hero
WEDNESDAY
9
17
18
My Family Picture Share Day 23
Super Hero Community (Laws of the Land)
19
Guess Who? 24
My Favorite Hero Share Day
All About Me – Share Day 25
Super Hero Puppets (Our Feelings)
26 Special Visitor: Community Helper Visit
JULY CAMP
WEEK 4
American Super Hero’s
WEEK 5
Building Our Super City
WEEK 6
Project Costume
WEEK 7
It’s a Bird, it’s a Plane…or a Train?
MONDAY
TUESDAY
29 Captain America
30
1
Community Helper’s & Hero’s 6
City Scape Design – Blue Prints
Making Flags 7
Box City Building
20
2 Event: 4th of July Class Parades – Red, White & Blue Day!
8
14 Make a Mask
Super Hero Travel
THURSDAY
Let’s Make It
15
27
21
10 Super Hero Sand Castles
16
Super Hero Runway
Super Hero Disguise 22
Share Day – Favorite Vehicle 28
3 School Closed for Independence Day!
Floor to Ceiling
Adding Accessories
FRIDAY
9
Blocks & Legos
13 Cape Design
CLOSED
WEDNESDAY
23
24
Take a Ride – In Style 29
17
Special Visitor: Story Teller 30
31
School Closed - Summer Break - 7/27 to 7/31
AUGUST CAMP
WEEK 8
Super Hero Science
WEEK 9
My Power is Play
WEEK 10
Saving the World
WEEK 11 BEST OF!
CLOSED
3
MONDAY
TUESDAY
3 Kryptonite Candy Shop
4 Stardust & Super Powers
10 Creative Comics
11
17
19
25
1
Special Visitor: Mad Science
14
20
26
21 Special Visitor: Galaxy Dome Experience
27 Mud, Messy and Magical!
2
School Closed - Pre-Week - Until Fall 2015 Return
7
Super Hero Anthems
Jump, Roll & Run!
Super Share Day
FRIDAY
13 Round Robin – Telling the Story
Climb It, Toss It, & Skip It!
Wet, Wild, and Wonderful 31
12
18
24 Let’s Build It
6 Mix it Up!
Bang, Boom, Crash…!
Sand Challenge
THURSDAY
5 It’s in the Stars
Illustration Lessons
Obstacle Course
WEDNESDAY
28 SURPRISE
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SPECIALTY ENRICHMENT & ATHLETICS WORKSHOPS
Weekly From June 15th – July 24th
Grade Level: PS/PK/JK Cost: $215 – Morning Session • $185 – Afternoon Session This fun filled line-up is taught with a hands-on approach by St. Mary’s Early Education instructors! These creative programs peak students natural curiosity. Students may enroll in workshops independent of camp/school or a add-on to any summer resort program. All classes are taught by St. Mary’s qualified instructors. .
JUMP START TO SPANISH!
Get ready for a theatrical, active, and hands-on experience featuring stories, games, and songs from different countries all around the Spanish speaking world! Students will learn basic vocabulary numbers, colors, shapes, and much more in this fun three hour class. Morning Session: 9 am - 11:45 am Available Weeks: 2
COOKING
This amazing enrichment cooking class offers a unique culinary experience to children in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity. Every session is a new experience with fresh weekly themes and exciting projects. Students sharpen math, language, science, and social studies skills. This interactive learning experience gives children the opportunity to develop a life-long love for the culinary arts! Morning Session: 9 am - 11:45 am Available Weeks: 4, 6
SPORTS & FITNESS
Students will be introduced to new sports and fitness activities every week. Using the Gross Motor Yard, field, gym, MPR and other spaces around campus to explore and learn. Students are challenged in their gross motor, cognitive and social development through these specific sports and fitness activities. Afternoon Session: 2:30 pm - 4 pm *Great add to Summer Prep
Available Weeks: 2, 3, 4
ART EXPLORER
Students will be introduced to a new master artist every week such as Van Gogh, Picasso, and Claude Monet. We will go on adventures learning about their life and work. Students will learn about the mediums, styles and techniques they are each known for. Morning Session: 9 am - 11:45 am Available Weeks: 3, 5
DISCOVER IT – FUN WITH SCIENCE
Science and Sensory related activities each week include story time, music and movement, arts and crafts, simple science, outdoor play and exploration. Come check out themes like Mudsy, Sudsy, Messy & Wet and Fizzle, Bubble & Pop. Morning Session: 9 am - 11:45 am Available Weeks: 3, 4, 5
CHEER & DANCE
This wonderful class is filled with dance, cheer and gymnastics activities which include: Obstacle course, balance beam and tumbling. Students explore their physical abilities through age appropriate activities. This program will enhance listening skills and direction following in a safe and fun environment. Afternoon Session: 2:30 pm - 4 pm *Great add to Summer Prep
Available Weeks: 5, 6, 7 4
GRADES K-5 DAY CAMP
Weekly From June 15th – August 28th
St. Mary’s Summer Resort Day Camp offers activities, such as art, music, science and sports in conjunction with field trips and BBQ Fridays. Camp fosters childrens’ emotional, social, physical and creative growth through a range of interactive activities and relationships with role model counselors.
KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 5 DAY CAMP The St. Mary’s Kindergarten to Grade 5 Day Camp features a number of fun activities and trips filled with enrichment and entertainment. Students have the opportunity to relax, hang out with friends and participate in exciting activities as they unwind and enjoy their summer days. The day camp program takes every opportunity to not only make the day enjoyable for your child, but weaves community service and service learning. Philanthropic projects in the form of community-based service learning help to instill in students a sense of connectedness to others through selfless acts. Philanthropic projects such as making lunch for a homeless shelter and Salt Creek Beach clean up, help campers see the world outside of themselves and starts the journey as advocates for change and social responsibility. The St. Mary’s Summer Resort day camp offers fun, educational and philanthropic activities that are sure to enrich your child’s summer and create lasting memories for years to come.
Weekly Activities Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:
Dress up day! Students come dressed in themes such as sports dress, Hawaiian, safari and 50’s fun with contests for the best themed costume. Bring your swimsuits on Tuesdays and cool off with summer water activities such as water bounce houses, water relays, fire bucket brigade, balloon toss and many more games to splash and play. Students should wear their Summer Resort T-shirt every Wednesday for afternoon off-campus field trips to Boomers, beach-clean up, Laser Quest, Big Air Trampoline, Aquarium of the Pacific and movies. Baseball, Pillow Polo tournaments, snow cone making and much more! BBQ lunch, clubs and a movie. See the Kindergarten – Grade 5 Day Camp Calendar for additional details
Day Camp Dates: June 15- August 28 Closed Friday, July 3, July 27 – July 31 Day Camp Hours: 9:00 am-4:00 pm (Full Day) 12:00-4:00 Half Day during weeks 3 through 7 only Extended Hours: 8:00-9:00 am (morning) 4:00-5:00 pm (evening) Costs: Weekly Full Day $300 Weekly Half Day $165 during weeks 3 through 7 only Extended Morning Hour $25/week Extended Afternoon Hour $25/week 5
GRADES K-5 DAY CAMP CALENDAR JUNE CAMP
MONDAY 8
WEEK 1
SUMMER RESORT 15
WEEK 2
“Last Man Standing” Art Project
WEEK 3
Water color Painting Pillow Polo
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
9
Closed - Vacation Bible School K-8 ONLY - 6/10 to 6/12 16
17
Water Bounce House Snowball fight
SUMMER SCHOOL 22
THURSDAY
10
12
18
Big Air
23 Water Bounce House Trivia Games
FRIDAY
11
19
Water Balloon Battleship Scene It 24
BBQ Movie
25
Alsio Town Center Movies
26
Playdough Making World Cup
BBQ Movie
JULY CAMP
MONDAY 29
WEEK 4
Snow Cones Bocce Ball
WEEK 5
Crazy Hair Day “Last Man Standing”
WEEK 6
Art Project Kickball
WEEK 7
Snowball Fight Pillow Polo
WEDNESDAY
30
1
Water Bounce House Bowling 6
Carnival
7
20
27
3
9
15
10 BBQ Movie
16 Water Balloon Battleship Lanyards
22
17 BBQ Movie
23
Jumpin Jammin Lazer Quest
28
FRIDAY
School Closed for Independence Day!
Lava Blocks Water Relays
Aquarium
21 Water Bounce House Playdough Making
2 Smoothie Making Red, White, and Blue Dress
Bowling
14 Water Bounce House Soccer
THURSDAY
8
Water Bounce House Minute To Win It
13
CLOSED
TUESDAY
Tag Games 20 Questions 29
24 BBQ Movie
30
31
School Closed - Summer Break - 7/27 to 7/31
AUGUST CAMP
MONDAY 3
WEEK 8
Mariokart Tourny Jersey Day
WEEK 9
Crazy Sock Day Sharks and Minnows
WEEK 10
Trivia Games Art Project
WEEK 11
“Last Man Standing” Build your own Sundae
17
31
12
19
25
1
14 BBQ Movie
20 Just Dance Tourny Tag Games
26 Roller Skating
7 BBQ Movie
13 Water Obstacle Course Rainbow Looms
Salt Creek Beach CleanUp
FRIDAY
6 Water Ballon Launcher Scence It
Sccoters Jungle Ice Palace
18
Water Bounce House Scavenger Hunt
THURSDAY
5 Angels Game
11 Water Bounce House Lighting
Water Bounce House Lava Block 24
WEDNESDAY
4 Water Bounce House Baseball
10
CLOSED
TUESDAY
21 BBQ Movie
27 Bingo Water Balloon Toss
2
28 BBQ Movie
3
4
School Closed - Pre-Week - Until Fall 2015 Return
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GRADES K-5 (LOWER SCHOOL) ACADEMIC PREP Dates: 5 Week Session – June 22 - July 24 Time: 9 am – 12 noon
KINDERGARTEN PREP
Through hands-on, engaging literacy centers, incoming Kindergarten students will reinforce their knowledge of letters and sounds, participate in small, differentiated guided reading groups, and sharpen their comprehension skills during daily reading activities. Through the use of Handwriting Without Tears, incoming Kindergarten students will practice proper letter formation while having the opportunity to write and illustrate creative stories. The 6 + 1 Traits of Writing will be introduced and reinforced throughout the session. Incoming Kindergarten students will engage in hands-on, differentiated math centers, focusing on counting and writing numbers, number concepts, patterning, graphing and story problems. Everyday Math concepts will be reviewed during the lessons.
GRADE 1 PREP
Incoming Grade 1 students will participate in small, differentiated guided reading groups focused on increasing decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills. Students will build their sight word vocabulary with daily practice, review, and reinforcement. Students will practice appropriate letter formation through the use of Handwriting Without Tears. During the Writer’s Workshop, students will have the opportunity to explore and create various types of writing including poetry, friendly letters, and creative stories. In addition, students will learn vital grammar skills to strengthen their writing. Students will be encouraged to share their writing with the class and strengthen public speaking skills. During math, students will engage in hands-on, differentiated math centers to reinforce and build upon their growing knowledge of math concepts. Students will explore addition and subtraction, patterns, measurement, time, and money. Technology will be consistently integrated to help differentiate and enhance students’ ability levels in reading, writing, and math.
GRADE 2 PREP
Incoming Grade 2 students will enjoy a variety of opportunities to read, and be read to while engaging in hands-on literacy centers. Students will also participate in small, differentiated guided reading groups to build their sight word vocabulary, increase word solving skills and fluency, in addition to sharpen their comprehension skills at their individual instructional level. St. Mary’s proudly uses Fountas and Pinnell’s literacy program. Through the use of Handwriting Without Tears, incoming Grade 2 students will continue to practice proper letter formation. During the Writer’s Workshop, students will have the opportunity to compose, revise, illustrate and share their individual, original stories. The 6 + 1 Traits of Writing will be reinforced through daily mini-lessons. Incoming Grade 2 students will engage in hands-on, differentiated math centers, focusing on the automaticity of basic addition and subtraction facts, real world word problems, time, and money. Students will work at their individual levels, while interacting with others through instructional games and centers. Everyday Math concepts will be reviewed during the lessons.
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Cost: $750
GRADE 3 SUMMER PREP
Incoming Grade 3 summer reading will focus on small differentiated guided reading groups, concentrating on developing individual skills and strategies to improve comprehension, fluency and inference. The students will also read a class novel to explore the elements of character, setting and plot and further expand their vocabulary, prediction and summarizing skills. Students will experience reading different genres including poetry, plays, fiction and non-fiction. The writing program will stimulate the student’s imagination and develop their organization, sentence fluency and word choice through the 6+1 writing program. Students will be taught how to include sensory details, incorporate exciting word choice and give their writing great voice. Conventional grammar will be taught with the rules of punctuation and verb tense, in addition to high frequency words and cursive handwriting. Within the math program students will be taught differentiated mathematical concepts with addition, subtraction, multiplication, measurement, geometry, place value, fractions and more through the Everyday Mathematics program. These concepts will be reinforced through interactive and cooperative math games and manipulatives. The Building Math Fluency Program will be taught to reinforce computation strategies and improve skills in addition, subtraction and multiplication.
GRADE 4 PREP
For our reading curriculum, incoming Grade 4 students will participate in small, differentiated guided reading groups. Students will learn critical reading strategies that will increase skills in comprehension, accuracy, and fluency at their individual instructional level. As a class, we will discuss character development, sequence of events, and vocabulary as we read a summer novel. In writing, the students will have the opportunity to awaken their creative juices, sharpen their writing skills, and explore the writing process using the 6+1 writing traits and Lucy Calkins writing program. Students will also develop an understanding of the structure of a paragraph, including topic and closing sentences. Using their senses and descriptive adjectives, students will produce poems, personal narratives, and persuasive essays. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their writing with the teacher, as well as share with their peers. During math, incoming fourth grade students will engage in differentiated math activities using math manipulatives and interactive games. They will focus on automaticity of basic math facts, place value, fractions, exponents, equations and variables. They will build on their already growing knowledge of multiplication and division. Everyday Math concepts will be reviewed, reinforced, and introduced during the lessons. The students will also become familiar with the Everyday Math website.
GRADE 5 PREP
Incoming Grade 5 students will participate in small, differentiated guided reading groups designed to meet them at their individual instructional levels. Students will practice a variety of reading strategies that will increase skills in comprehension, accuracy, and fluency. As they read a class novel, the children will discuss character development, sequence of events, and vocabulary. Students will have the opportunity to awaken their creative juices, sharpen their writing skills, and explore the writing process using the 6 + 1 Writing Traits. Students will continue to cultivate their ideas, voice, sentence fluency, organization, word choice, and conventions as they craft narrative, “I Come from Poems”, expository pieces, and a camp newspaper. They will have opportunities to reflect on their writing with the teacher and their peers. Incoming Grade 5 students will engage in differentiated math activities using manipulatives and interactive games from the Everyday Math series. Finally, partial numbers will be explored as the children work with fractions, decimals, and percents.
GRADES 6-8 (MIDDLE SCHOOL) ACADEMIC PREP
Dates: 5 Week Session – June 22nd - July 24th
Middle School students should select the appropriate math class based upon their math level for the next school year. Language and Literature class placement will be done according to grade level.
MATH PREP, GRADE 6
This year, summer school Grade 6 Math will be a five week program for incoming Grade 6 students who have tested into the course. During this five week span, students will become familiar with some of the major Grade 6 math concepts in order to ready themselves for the upcoming school year. Students will review concepts from previous courses and will be introduced to concepts including order of operations and exponents, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing mixed number fractions, converting improper fractions to mixed number fractions, dividing decimals, converting fractions to decimals, fraction/ decimal/percent conversions, scale drawings, one and two step equations, finding area of two-dimensional figures, and circumference of circles.
PRE-ALGEBRA PREP, GRADES 6-7
This year, summer school Pre-Algebra Prep will be a five week program for incoming Grade 6/7 Pre-Algebra students who have tested into the course. During this five week span, students will become familiar with some of the major Pre-Algebra concepts in order to ready themselves for the upcoming school year. Students will review concepts from previous courses and will be introduced to concepts including integers and absolute value, adding and subtracting integers, multiplying and dividing integers, mixed number fractions, combining like terms, estimating square roots, Pythagorean Theorem, converting repeating decimals to fractions, one and two step equations, graphing linear functions and surface area of prisms.
ALGEBRA PREP, GRADES 7-8
This year, summer school Algebra Prep will be a five week program for incoming Grade 7/8 algebra students who have tested into the course. During this five week span, students will become familiar with some of the major algebraic concepts in order to ready themselves for the upcoming school year. Students will review concepts from previous courses and will be introduced to concepts including exponents, order of operations, simplifying expressions and combining like terms, solving one, two and multistep equations, the distributive property, inequalities, relations and functions, and evaluating algebraic expressions.
ACADEMIC PREP FOR LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE, GRADE 6-8
Students coming in to Grade 6 will read one novel together this summer. We will annotate the book, and maintain a journal to analyze plot, setting, characters and themes, using quotes from the text to support claims. Students will build on their knowledge of the six traits, to write short response-to-literature essays. Students will also spend time writing an “isearch” paper, a research report on a subject of their own choosing. The MLA format, used throughout Middle School, will be presented and followed. This course provides excellent preparation and reinforcement for the rigorous reading and writing requirements at St. Mary’s. Supplies: Spiral notebook and pens or pencils. Reading books will be provided. Students coming into Grades 7 or 8 will read short fiction together this summer. We will annotate the text, and maintain a journal to analyze characterization, setting, mood and themes, using quotes from the text to support claims, and identifying author’s purpose and use of figurative language such as metaphor, simile and personification. Students will write short response-to-literature essays. Students will examine the components of a famous speech, and spend time writing an “isearch” paper, a research report on a subject of their own choosing. The MLA format, used throughout Middle School, will be reviewed and reinforced. This course provides excellent preparation and reinforcement for the rigorous reading and writing requirements at St. Mary’s. Supplies: Spiral notebook and pens or pencils. Books will be provided.
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GRADES K-8 SPECIALTY CAMPS
SPECIALTY & ATHLETIC CAMPS WEEK
DATE
1
6/10-6/12
K-3RD GRADE
4TH - 8TH GRADE
Extreme Bible Adventure (K-8) Spring Football
2
6/15-6/19
Music Mash - Up Lego Robotics Photo (1-8) Fast Action Math (1-3)
French Chef Co-ed Basketball Yoga Photo (1-8)
3
6/22-6/26
Modern Masterpiece (1-8) French Chef Co-ed Basketball (1-4)
Modern Masterpieces (1-8) Music Tech (3-8) Artematics Fast Action Math (4-5)
(12:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
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4
6/29 - 7/2
Mixed Media (1-8) Soccer
Baking Self Defense Fashion Frenzy (3-8) Mixed Media (1-8)
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7/6-7/10
Baking Karate (1-8) Ceramics (2-8) Musical Theatre (1-8)
Karate (1-8) Musical Theatre (1-8) Computer Programming Soccer Creative Writing Ceramics (2-8)
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7/13-7/17
Reader’s Theater CSI Mexican Chef KidsKraft (1-8) LAX (12-4)
KidKraft (1-8) LAX 9-4 Media and Self Esteem (6-8) Broadcast Journalism Advanced Technology
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7/20-7/24
Magic of Science Global Builders GLAX (12-4)
GLAX (9-4) Ancient Architecture Mexican Iron Chef Band and Orchestra Camp
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8/3-8/7
Stop-Motion Animation Cheer K-8 Italian Iron Chef
Cheer (K-8) Italian Iron Chef School of Rock Football
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8/10-8/14
Spanish French Chinese Cartoon Cel
Spanish French Chinese Cartoon Cel Human Biology
10
8/17-8/21
Memory Book Oceanography Farm to Table Football
G. Volleyball MUN (6-8) Farm to Table
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8/24 - 8/28
Lego Robotics Boardgame MUN (3-5) Global Grooves (3-8)
Global Grooves (3-8) Water Conservation (3-8) Lego Robotics
GRADES K-8 SPECIALTY CAMPS
Weekly From June 10th – August 28th
EXTREME BIBLE ADVENTURE!
Grades K-8 Start your summer off right by diving into God’s word. Explore and discover new and exciting ways to experience God. Learn about people in the Bible and how they were used by God; how they demonstrated kindness, made friends, and took care of those who were hurt. They reflected the love of a God who welcomes and cares for each of us. Students will follow their own small group leader to delve into the lesson by participating in the following activities: Bible story time, Crafts, Discovery time, Recreation plus much more. At the end of each day the entire EBA will gather together to participate in a closing assembly. Lead by Pastor Mark Dates: Week 1 – Wednesday through Friday - June 10-12 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $160 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday
ADVANCED COMPUTER HARDWARE
Grades 4-8 Students will explore concepts in computer hardware. They will learn how computers function from a hardware perspective, disassembling systems to learn how parts connect as well as building new systems from scratch. They will learn networking basics such as how networks function, assemble a network cable, basic domain usage, and file sharing within a network. Additionally, students will explore the concept of an operating system comparing current popular solutions, GUI basics, as well as how to install an operating system cleanly. Lastly, students will be introduced to the concept of scripting, or creating files that execute automatics tasks. Teacher: Glen Galarpe
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Grades 6-8 The computer programming camp aims to introduce students to programming through the use of HTML and CSS. Students will learning the basics of how programming works including syntax, manipulating elements, and understanding how visual styling translates to programming. Students will work on creating websites that leverage the skills acquired through the week. Teacher: Glen Galarpe Dates: Week 5 – July 6-10 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to go bowling is included.
Dates: Week 6 – July 13-17 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Aquarium of the Pacific is included.
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CSI: FORENSICS
Grades 1-3 Does your child like to solve mysteries? CSI: Forensics involves just that. Students will be engaged in different crime scene investigations during this one-week course. Students will get a taste of what it is like to be a forensic scientist as they explore different aspects of solving mysteries. Students will become familiar with using various tools to aide their investigations, such as traditional and digital microscopes. This class is designed so students will graduate with the knowledge of knowing how to apply the scientific method. Parents are invited to attend a special presentation of crime scene investigations on Friday at 3 pm. Teacher: Anne Forney Dates: Week 6 – July 13-17 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Aquarium of the Pacific is included.
IFUNDAMENTALS OF ESPANOL!
Grades 1-3 Come join us for a fun week of singing, food, games, and crafts in Spanish! Learn basic vocabulary and concepts of beginning level español through play and hands-on activities. This introduction to Spanish is an easy, fun way to try out Spanish for the first time or get a head start on your new Spanish classes you’ll be taking in the fall. Parents will join us on Friday for a special “fiesta” celebration planned and presented by the students. Teacher: Senora Bennett Dates: Week 9 – August 10-14 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Scooters Jungle is included.
IFUNDAMENTALS OF ESPANOL!
Grades 4-8 Learn new words in Spanish and review basic concepts of this beautiful language as we explore the culture and diversity of Spanishspeaking countries. We will end our adventure with “una fiesta,” a special party planned by students that you won’t want to miss. Teacher: Senor Valdez Dates: Week 9 – August 10-14 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Ice Palace is included.
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BONJOUR LES PETITS AMIS!
Grades 1-8 Students will learn the basics of the French language, such as colors, numbers, alphabet, food, animals, and greetings. They will do so in a fun environment by playing games, singing, coloring and skits! Voila! Teacher: Madame Forte Dates: Week 9 – August 10-14 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Scooters Jungle (K-3) or Ice Palace (4-8) is included.
NĬ HĂO! MANDARIN CHINESE
Grades 4-8 Come learn basic Chinese greetings, numbers, days of the week, colors, food, and much more in this Chinese immersion camp. Students will learn Chinese through hands-on activities, crafts, songs, and games. We will also practice daily conversation. Join the fun in learning the most spoken language in the world. Teacher: Olivia Chang Dates: Week 9 – August 10-14 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Ice Palace is included.
MEXICAN CHEF
Grades 1-8 iDelicioso! Come join us as we head to the kitchen for a delicious exploration of tasty dishes from south of the boarder! Incoming Grades 1-3 students will sharpen their culinary and language skills as they cook, bake and eat a variety of foods from Central and South America while practicing and learning Spanish. Hands-on activities and daily cooking classes in Spanish make this a fun and tasty way to learn more Spanish and improve fluency. On Friday, parents are invited to join us for a special celebration to sample some of the children’s culinary masterpieces. Grades 1-3 Teacher: Senora Bennett Dates: Week 6 – July 13-17 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Aquarium of the Pacific is included.
BAKING
Grades 1-8 This fun and exciting baking course offers an opportunity to be creative and develop skills in the kitchen. We will bake all sorts of cookies, brownies, banana bread, pies and breads while learning measurement, kitchen protocol and how to follow recipes! Teacher: Ludivine Forte Grades 1-3 Dates: Week 5 – July 6-10 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to go bowling is included Grades 4-8 Dates: Week 4 – June 29 - July 2 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon Carnival is included.
ITALIAN CHEF
Grades 1-8 Mangiamo! Let’s Eat! During this fun and interactive one week program, students will cook and satisfy their taste buds with Italian cuisine. We will learn to cook Italian meals including pasta with homemade sauce, pizza, meatballs, biscotti, tiramisu and more! This course will encourage a love for the Italian language, culture and food. On the last day, family and friends will be invited to join our Ristorante Santa Maria and enjoy what we made. Buon Appetito! Teacher: Ludivine Forte Dates: Week 8 – August 3-7 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to an Angels Game is included.
Grades 4-8 Teacher: Senor Valdez Dates: Week 7 – July 20-24 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Laser Quest is included. 12
FRENCH IRON CHEF
During this fun and interactive weeklong program, students will learn to cook these tasty French dishes, such as quiche, crêpes, French toast, croque-monsieur, ratatouille, sandwiches with French baguettes and more. On the last day, family and friends will come to our little café and enjoy what we made. Bon appétit! Teacher: Madame Forte Grades 1-3 Dates: Week 3 – June 22 -26 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to the movies is included. Grades 4-8 Dates: Week 2 – June 15-19 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Big Air Trampoline is included.
FARM TO TABLE
Grades 1-8 Have you ever wondered where our food comes from? Let’s explore the how farmers tend to their plants and use them in their own home-made meals. Create your own garden by planting and harvesting fruits, vegetables, and herbs that you can use to create delicious snacks and meals at home. Teacher: Teffany Hill Dates: Week 10 – August 17-21 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip for a beach clean-up to Salt Creek Beach is offered.
WATER CONSERVATION LEARNING EXPERIENCE Grades 3-8 What can we do to save our oceans? Activities that combine art with science to increase our awareness of the world’s water supply. The week will conclude with a visit from the Wyland Clean Water Mobile Learning Center, an interactive educational experience. Teacher: Teffany Hill Dates: Week 11 – August 24-28 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon of roller skating is included.
STOP MOTION ANIMATION
Grades 1-3 Create your own short film using stop motion animation! Students will brainstorm a story idea and create a storyboard using images, text, and descriptive language. After creating a storyboard, students will move into the set building phase to design the characters and environment for their film. Finally, students will learn the technical skills required to film their story using a stop motion app on the iPad. Lights! Camera! Action! Teacher: Anne Forney Dates: Week 8 – August 3-7 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to an Angels Game is included.
ROBOTICS
Grades 1-3 Interested in learning about LEGO® Robotics? Join us this summer to learn the basics of using the LEGO® WEDO® robot. Students will be given the opportunity to build different types of autonomous robots. They will be taught how to program the robots to move, talk, and carry out tasks. Students will work together to accomplish many different goals, all while operating under the First LEGO® League’s Core Set of Values. Teachers: Jocelyn Williams and Kristen Gilhooley Dates: Week 2 – August 15-19 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Big Air Trampoline is included. Dates: Week 11 – August 24-28 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon of roller skating is included.
ROBOTICS
Grades 4-8 Curious about First LEGO League Robotics? Join us this summer to learn more about what it takes to work together to build and control robots. Student teams will build, test, and program an autonomous robot using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT to solve a set of missions as well as research, develop, and share their innovative solutions. Throughout their experience, teams will operate under FLL’s Signature set of Core Values. Teacher: Dustin Mittelsteadt Dates: Week 11 - August 24-28 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon of roller skating is included.
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OCEANOGRAPHY
Grades 1-3 Dive into this summer program and explore the wonders of the ocean. Students will answer their own inquiries about the ocean as we conduct experiments to answer questions such as “how does coral grow and get so big?” and “why do some ocean creatures glow?” Students will have the opportunity to not only research ways in which we can keep our beaches and oceans clean, but will put their research to action and will participate in experiments related to water filtration. This one week course will also allow students to express their creative side as we act out different ocean animal behaviors and turn the classroom into a week of underwater fun. Teacher: Katie Hobbins Dates: Week 10 – August 17-21 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip for a beach clean-up to Salt Creek Beach is offered.
HUMAN BIOLOGY
Grades 6-8 How does your body work? Learn about structures of the human body that are related to their functions in their biological systems. This course includes the study of the various systems in the body. Such systems include the circulatory, immune, skeletal and respiratory systems, among several others. We will explore “On Pins and Needles”, “What’s in Energy Drinks”, “The Link between Air Pollution and Asthma”, “Making Clean Water”, “The Science of Jet Lag” among others. We will also explore how exercise and a healthy diet affect our body systems. Teacher: Leila Volkmann Dates: Week 9 – August 10-14 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Ice Palace is included.
COLLAGE AND MIXED MEDIA
Grades 1-8 Layers of art means layers of fun! In this class we will combine and explore different types of techniques and media. These projects can range from large canvas pieces to faux stained glass windows. Students will be able to experiment by choosing different materials to put on top of their canvas piece for an unexpected masterpiece. Teacher: Roxanne Kane Grades 1-8 Dates: Week 4 – June 29 – July 2 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon Carnival is included.
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KIDS KRAFT
Grades 1-8 Complete the summer camp experience with fun camp crafts for the kids. Fill your long summer days with neat crafts that make for summer keepsakes, cool beach gear, and more… We will be using a variety of supplies like rainbow looms, duct tape, original friendship bracelets, jewelry making kits etc. The kids will be able to create fun and fashionable items to take home. Teacher: Amy Hoffman Dates: Week 6 – July 13-17 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Aquarium of the Pacific is included.
FASHION FRENZY
Grades 3-8 Have you seen Project Runway? Want to design and create your own fashion items just like the pros? Join us this summer to learn what it takes to design your own fashion line! During this week of camp you will learn some basic sewing skills and challenge each day with a new project. It could be creating a one of a kind shirt, eye-catching accessories, sketching, and crafts. The possibilities are endless. Fabulous fun for all! Teacher: Marna Graham Dates: Week 4 – June 29 - July 2 Time: 12 pm - 4 pm Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon Carnival is included.
CARTOON CEL ANIMATION WORKSHOP
Grades 1-8 Students will focus upon the art of animation and the creation of a series of cartoon cels in this week-long workshop involving mixed media. They will view original “Popeye” cartoon cels and will be given the opportunity to invent original characters or to reinvent popular animated characters. Each cel will represent a three-step process – a base drawing, acrylic painting of that drawing and a creation of a suitable background to accompany the painted cel. In addition, students will discover the works of contemporary artist Roy Lichtenstein and will create large paintings inspired by his Pop Art style which was influenced by comic books and popular advertising. Teacher: Roxanne Kane Dates: Week 9 – August 10-14 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Scooters Jungle (K-3) or Ice Palace (4-8) is included.
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MODERN MASTERPIECE
Grades 1-8 Students will learn about the lives and styles of late nineteenth Century through mid-twentieth Century artists Edgar Degas, Louis ComfortTiffany, Andy Warhol, Paul Cezanne, and Joan Miro. They will create a pastel piece inspired by Degas; a glass piece influenced by the works of Tiffany; a graphic piece a la Warhol; a landscape painting on canvas in the style of Cezanne; and a collage inspired by Miro. At week’s end, each participant will have completed a colorful portfolio of artwork inspired by the works of these influential Impressionist, Post Impressionist, and Modern artists! Teacher: Roxanne Kane Dates: Week 3 – June 22-26 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to the movies is included.
MINECRAFTING THROUGH THE ANCIENT WORLD
Grades 4-8 Journey through time as we explore the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Greece, and Rome. Study how ancient humans adapted the environment to suit their needs and contributed to the inspiration for the structures that they built. We will be using the Minecraft program and its complimentary MCEdit to recreate each of these worlds with their distinct environmental as well as human made features. These worlds that they create will be utilized in the Grade 6 Individuals and Societies the following year. Teacher: Marco Camargo Dates: Week 7 – July 20-24 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Laser Quest is included.
GLOBAL BUILDERS
Grades 1-3 Explore and build spectacular man-made wonders of the world using architecture and design concepts. Use programs such as Minecraft and TinkerCAD, and simple materials such as Legos, cardboard, toothpicks and marshmellows to recreate global landmarks and to inspire and test your own designs. Study existing structures while investigating basic principles including types of structures; sustainable building practices; design, environment and purpose; and urban planning while harnessing your own creativity and ingenuity. Teacher: Jamie Hoffnagle Dates: Week 7 – July 20-24 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Jumpin Jammin is included. 16
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
Grades 4-8 In this week-long creative writing workshop, Middle School students will read and engage with a short story using various cognitive strategies, such as visualization and prediction. They will enjoy a variety of writing and artistic activities along the way, and will ultimately produce their own short story to take home at the end of the week. Teacher: Madlen Hulme Dates: Week 5 – July 6-10 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to go bowling is included
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
BROADCAST JOURNALISM
Grades 4-8 Learn what it takes to be a Broadcast Journalist! Mrs Schneider will teach you the fun and excitement of being a broadcast journalist, with all the skills & knowledge she gained from her time working at KTLA morning news station. During this fantastic camp you will have the opportunity to experience new ways to communicate by writing script, interviewing others, reading on camera, and reporting on fun and current events happening around our school community! In addition, you get to upload your work onto VIMEO so your friends and family can share in what you have created! Join us this summer to be the eyes, ears, & voice of all the happenings at St Mary’s!” Teacher: Katelyn Schneider Dates: Week 6 – July 13-17 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Aquarium of the Pacific is included. 17
ARTematics
Grades 4-8 Do you know the math behind Mona Lisa’s smile? Do you have a love of drawing and a love of problem solving? Are YOU the next Leonardo Da Vinci? In this course students will create beautiful works of art using basic principles of geometry and algebra. After all, mathematics is not just about formulas and logic, but about patterns, symmetry, structure, shape and beauty. Students will be able to exercise their creativity while brushing up on fundamental math skills. Art projects include (but are not limited to): making tessellations, drawing optical illusions, applying the golden ratio and even dabbling in the mathematics of music! Teacher: Sarah Nadler Dates: Week 3 – June 22-26 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to the movies is included.
Grades 3-8 Model United Nations is a powerful experience for our young people to come together to listen, negotiate, and collaborate and then offer solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems. As an International Baccalaureate (I.B.) World School, MUN is an important step toward achieving our vision of educating tomorrow’s and today’s global leaders. Teacher: Vince Fragasso Grades 3-5 Dates: Week 11 – August 24-28 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon of Roller Skating is included. Grades 6-8 Dates: Week 10 – August 17-21 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip for a beach clean-up at Salt Creek Beach is included.
CHEERLEADING
Grades K-8 Cheerleading is one of the most popular sports for young girls. Participating in cheerleading provides girls with a chance to be active, learn technical skills, leadership, responsibility and teamwork. Join the St. Mary’s Cheer coaches for an exciting week learning all the essentials to be a cheerleader. Whether you are an experienced cheerleader or a beginner, in Cheer Camp, you will learn organized cheerleading routines, proper hand and body movements, as well as elements of tumbling, dance, jumps and stunting. Campers will be put into groups depending on their skills and age. At the end of the week everyone will participate in a choreographed performance. Parents are invited to attend this pep rally on Friday at 3 pm. Coach: Joy Troop Dates: Week 8 – August 3-7 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $325 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to an Angels Game is included.
ACT IT OUT WITH READERS’ THEATRE
Grades: 1 - 3 In Readers’ Theatre students will act out plays as they read directly from their scripts without the stress of memorizing lines. Readers’ Theatre is effective in building reading fluency. It can also boost listening and speaking skills, enhance confidence, and transform reluctant readers into book lovers. Children are natural actors, and even the shyest student can be a surprising performer when given the chance to have a part in a play. We will have fun with reading while experiencing the joy of drama! Teacher: Keri Del Conte Dates: Week 6 – July 13-17 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Aquarium of the Pacific is included.
iPAD PHOTOGRAPHY
Grades 1-8 Students will learn the basics of digital photography including composition, lighting, landscapes, and portraits using an iPad’s camera. The students will also learn how to edit, print, and frame their photos for presentation. At the end of the week, the students will display their portfolio of their best work in a gallery for friends and family. Teacher: Kendall Haache Dates: Week 2 – June 15-19 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $ 350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Big Air Trampoline is included.
MAGIC OF SCIENCE
Grades 1-3 Abracadabra, Presto Chango! Have you ever seen a magic trick and wondered “how do they do that?” The answer is SCIENCE! Learn the physics and chemistry behind magic tricks and optical illusions. There is more to magic than meets the eye; it just takes a scientist to figure out the secrets. Teacher: Anne Forney Dates: Week 7 – July 20-24 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Jumpin Jammin is included.
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MEMORY BOOK
Grades 1-3 Join us in a fun week long class combining memories, scrapbooking, and writing! In this class, you will bring in pictures you have taken with your family, friends, teachers, pets, etc. You will also bring in pictures showcasing your talents and accomplishments this year. We will create a beautiful and unique scrapbook showcasing all of your wonderful memories. You will learn how to create a beautiful picture collage with decorative paper, stickers, glitter, and other fun accessories. We will also compose personal narratives where students will write about the exciting activities they have experienced. These narrative stories will be engaging and include a lot of detail. These memory books will help document memories that will last a lifetime! Teacher: Kristen Gilhooley Dates: Week 10 – August 17-21 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip for a beach clean-up at Salt Creek Beach is included.
MEDIA, POP CULTURE, AND SELF ESTEEM
Grades 6-8 Investigate how social media, smart marketing, and pop culture can negatively influence your self-esteem and ability to achieve. Analyze marketing strategies from companies such as Disney, observe the use of Photoshop in advertisements through the years, and learn about how body image standards vary nationally and internationally. Evaluate pop culture and current social media behavior, and create a message to empower your own generation in a positive way. Teacher: Jamie Hoffnagle Dates: Week 6 – July 13-17 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Aquarium of the Pacific is included.
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LET’S BUILD A BOARD GAME!
Grades 1-3 Have you ever wanted to build your own game? Let’s put our creative ideas together and build our own interactive board game. We will build a professional looking circuit board game with 5 or more fun, creative connections. Teacher: Magaly Moran Dates: Week 11– August 24 – August 28 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon of roller skating is included
FUN WITH FAST ACTION MATH
Grades 1–5 In Fast Action Math, students will be attacking math facts head on through interactive math games, fact triangles, part-whole and number-bond cards, flash masters, skill tests, and more! Students will learn to think about computation in logical, strategic ways. They will work hard to gain automaticity at their level in addition, subtraction, and/or multiplication, division. Students will work independently, as well as small groups, to focus in on their individual needs. Come have Fun with Fast Action Math! Grades 1-3 Teacher: Keri Del Conte Dates: Week 2 – June 15-19 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Big Air Trampoline is included. Grades 4-5 Teacher: Keri Del Conte Dates: Week 3 – June 22-26 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to the movies is included.
MUSIC MASH-UP
Grades 1-3 Music Mash-up class celebrates the irreplaceable joys of growing children. Each session, students will survey an array of catchy songs, cool movements, and explore several instruments. Students will uncover a growing appreciation for music through the use of multimedia, games, craft projects and interactive play. The songs, rhymes and active movement practiced during classes improve language, vocal and cognitive development; as well as develop fine and gross motor skills. Music Mash-up is a fun, fresh opportunity for students to foster teamwork, build self-esteem and create healthy relationships with other kids. Teacher: Solange Siribandan Dates: Week 2 – June 15-19 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Big Air Trampoline is included.
MUSICAL THEATRE AND IMPROV
Grades 1-8 Do you like to sing, dance or act? Do you like to laugh? Do you like to be dramatic? Come explore the world of musical theatre and improvisation! Through play and scene study, students will develop spontaneity, concentration, self-expression, creativity, and performance skills. Come play theatre games, develop characters, choreograph, sing, create costumes and bring stage pictures to life. Improvisation and musical theatre celebrate a dynamic learning experience where students develop skills that boost personal success through teamwork. Teacher: Maren Galarpe Dates: Week 5 – July 6-10 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to go bowling is included
GLOBAL GROOVES
Grades 3-8 Explore world rhythms and songs through drum ensembles, instrumental playing, singing, and movement. Students will learn about global styles of music and geographic regions such as West Africa, Hawaii, Egypt, Indonesia, Cuba, Australia and more. If you like to move and groove, come play and learn about local global cultures through music! Teacher: Maren Galarpe Dates: Week 11– August 24 – August 28 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon of roller skating is included.
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
Grades 3-8 Music Technology camp will explore a variety of musical technology, both as a tool to learn about music, and a means of expression. iPad and computer technology will be key in this course. Music theory is an important part of understanding how music is put together, how musical thoughts can be written, and how to perform the ideas of others. Music Ace is an innovative computer game that teaches music theory in a fun way. Arguably the most powerful way to express oneself in music is through the creation of it, or composing of music. We will explore music composition using GarageBand, a looping software that is accessible to beginners and offers more advanced techniques for more experienced students. There will be several other music games and software we will utilize. And finally, we’ll have some good old-fashioned fun using Guitar Hero. Throughout the week students will create music and videos to go with their musical creations. At the end of the week students will present some of their work and take home a DVD of their creations. Teacher: Juli Van Eizenga Dates: Week 3 – June 22-26 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to the movies is included.
SCHOOL OF ROCK
Grades 6-8 This instrumental music workshop is designed to facilitate the study, rehearsal and performance of rock ‘n’ roll music. The students will be organized into bands. Following a week of rehearsal, students will perform their pieces for classmates, teachers, family, and friends at a special presentation on Friday at 3pm. All instrument types are welcome – Vocalists too! Teacher: David Miller Dates: Week 8 – August 3-7 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to an Angels Game is included.
BAND AND ORCHESTRA CAMP
Grades 6-8 Come and have fun playing your Wind, String or Percussion instrument this summer! We will be working on some really fun and classic music from Mozart, Beethoven, Bach as well as pop and movie music! This is a great opportunity to work on your individual musicianship and have fun playing and learning with your fellow Falcons! Open to all Wind, String, and Percussionists. Teacher: David Miller Dates: Week 7 – July 20-24 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $350 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $205 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Jumpin Jammin is included.
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GRADES K-8 ATHLETICS
Athletic camps focus on athletic ability, team work, sportsmanship, and strategies of the game. Students have the opportunity to explore multiple sports, at any age, and learn to develop as an athlete – and as a member of a team. Athletic camps are a great way to exercise, develop a love for sports, and meet teammates and coaches.
CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL
Grades K-3 Are you ready for some football? If so, join our co-ed flag football team. In this week long camp, children will tackle the fundamentals of flag pulling, passing, catching, route running and the rules of the game. Whether they are an experienced or a beginning player, this camp will teach each child something new and exciting for their upcoming season. Coach: Dustin Mittelsteadt Dates: Week 10 – August 17-21 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $325 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip for a beach clean-up at Salt Creek Beach is included.
BOYS’ FLAG FOOTBALL
Grades 4-8 Pre-season football camps are designed for athletes to have fun, become better football players and learn the St. Mary’s playbook. Athletes will receive individual instruction, group instruction, and competition to strengthen a player’s skills, fundamentals, techniques, and knowledge of positions. Athletes will compete against each other in one– on–one drills geared to allow them the opportunity to transfer individual skills taught in the camp to simulated game–play experiences. Athletes will benefit from a better understanding of football and development of teamwork and competition while getting in shape for the fall season. Coaches: Jim Cox, Dustin Mittelsteadt, Doug Patterson and Marco Camargo Dates: Week 8 – August 3-7 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $325 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to an Angels Game is included.
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SPRING FOOTBALL
Grades 4-8 Looking to improve your football IQ? Get a chance to improve as an athlete and teammate within the St Mary’s football program. Athletes will improve their fundamental football skills, such as flag pulling, passing, catching, and covering. During the camp, athletes will be introduced to the offensive and defensive strategies while building teamwork. Position specific drills, conditioning, and scrimmages will help develop the football related skills needed to be successful. Coaches: Jim Cox and Doug Patterson Dates: Week 1 – June 10-12 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $160 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday.
COED BASKETBALL
Grades 1-4 Whether you are new to the game or ready to hoop it up this camp is for you! Players will learn components of team sports and positive competition. Confidence will be improved by learning basic basketball fundamentals: shooting, passing, dribbling, defensive drills and conditioning. Structured scrimmages and games will take place daily. Coaches: Dustin Mittelsteadt and Amy Hoffman Dates: Week 3 – June 22-26 Time: 12 pm - 4 pm Cost: $190 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to the movies is included.
COED BASKETBALL
Grades 5-8 Ready to take flight next season in a St. Mary’s Falcons jersey? This camp offers players the opportunity to become better basketball players by working on individual offensive and defensive fundamentals that are essential to not only the game but to the St. Mary’s playbook. Confidence will be improved by learning basic basketball fundamentals: shooting, passing, dribbling, defensive drills and conditioning. Structured scrimmages will take place at the end of each day to reinforce skills taught throughout practice. Coach: Dustin Mittelsteadt Dates: Week 2 – June 15-19 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $325 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Big Air Trampoline is included.
BOYS’ LACROSSE
Grades 1-8 Lacrosse Camp is designed for athletes to have fun and become better Lacrosse players. Athletes will receive individual instruction, group instruction, and competition to strengthen a player’s skills, fundamentals, techniques, and knowledge of positions. Stick work, shooting and passing are just some of the basic skills learned at the camp. Athletes will also work on improving speed, agility and conditioning. Athletes will compete against each other in one–on–one drills geared to allow them the opportunity to transfer individual skills taught in the camp to simulated game–play experiences. Lacrosse camp participants must provide their own equipment, which includes their stick, helmet and body pads. Coach: Marco Camargo Grades 1-3 Dates: Week 6 – July 13-17 Time: 12 pm - 4 pm Cost: $190 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Aquarium of the Pacific is included. Grades 4-8 Dates: Week 6 – July 13-17 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $325 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Aquarium of the Pacific is included.
YOGA FOR A HEALTHY BODY AND MIND
Grades 4-8 This course will teach students the correct structures for range of yoga poses in a fun, noncompetitive environment to help increase their flexibility and balance. Students will learn how to relax and energize their bodies through different yoga poses and breathing techniques. They will also be introduced to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of healthcare, to help them understand the best nutritional choices for their bodies. Finally, the students will be introduced to techniques for meditation to help calm their minds and release stress. Coach: Kelly Anastes Dates: Week 2– June 15-19 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $325 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Big Air Trampoline is included.
GIRLS’ LACROSSE
Grades 1-8 Lacrosse Camp is designed for athletes to have fun and become better Lacrosse players. Athletes will receive individual instruction, group instruction, and competition to strengthen a player’s skills, fundamentals, techniques, and knowledge of positions. Stick work, shooting and passing are just some of the basic skills learned at the camp. Athletes will also work on improving speed, agility and conditioning. Athletes will compete against each other in one–on–one drills geared to allow them the opportunity to transfer individual skills taught in the camp to simulated game–play experiences. Coach: Coach Herndon, Wilson, Shimano Grades 1-3 Dates: Week 7 – July 20-24 Time: 12 pm - 4 pm Cost: $190 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Jumpin Jammin is included. Grades 4-8 Dates: Week 7 – July 20-24 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $350 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to Lazer Quest is included.
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GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL
Grades 4-8 Join us for a week of fun and volleyball as we prepare for the season ahead. This camp will focus on all the aspects of volleyball needed for a successful campaign. We will be working hard on the basic skills, such as passing, setting, hitting and serving, while at the same time getting to know the basics of defensive and offensive strategies. Woven through this camp will be time spent on conditioning, footwork, nutrition, jump training, and core work. All of this in a fun and stress free setting! Whether you are coming to train for the season or just to improve your overall skill and enjoyment, this is the camp for you! Coach: Tim Dennis Dates: Week 10 – August 17-21 Time: 9 am - 4pm Cost: $325 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip for a beach clean-up at Salt Creek Beach is included.
KARATE
Grades 1-3 Teamwork, listening response games, character development, confidence and self-control are all part of our fun-filled Karate camp. The camp includes agility and movement development, self-defense strategies and tactics, awareness and safety training. Campers will have fun in this fast-paced and high energy camp. Coach: Master Lockhart Dates: Week 5– July 6-10 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $325 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $190 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to go bowling is included.
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SELF DEFENSE
Grades 4-8 The class incorporates basic selfdefense strategies and tactics, awareness and safety training, and the recognition and avoidance of potentially dangerous situations, while developing critical physical skills. This is a fun, fast-paced, high-energy class that will greatly improve your child’s awareness, selfconfidence, and ability to realistically defend them self against someone much larger and stronger than they are. Coach: Master Lockhart Dates: Week 4 – June 29 – July 2 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $325 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $190 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to go bowling is included.
COED SOCCER
Grades 1-3 St. Mary’s soccer camp focuses on four complimentary components of the game with our main objective being to instill a love of soccer in all our athletes. In camp we will develop tactical, technical, physical and psychosocial components of our athletes. Tactical skills that will be developed at this level include basic attacking and defending principles. Technical skills that we will practice include: passing and receiving, dribbling, ball control, shielding, turning with ball, and finishing. The physical component of camp will include: flexibility, balance, agility and awareness. The psychosocial aspect of the game will also be a key focus of camp as we work on motivation, self-confidence, and cooperation. Coach: Amy Hoffman Dates: Week 4 – June 29 – July 2 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $325 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $190 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon Carnival is included.
COED SOCCER
Grades 4-8 St. Mary’s soccer camp focuses on four complimentary components of the game with our main objective of preparing all players for competitive play. In camp we will develop tactical, technical, physical and psychosocial components of our athletes. Tactical skills that will be developed include attacking/ defending principles, possession, transition, and finishing. Technical skills that we will practice include: passing and receiving, dribbling, ball control, heading, shielding, turning with ball, crossing and finishing. The physical component of camp will include: endurance, speed, flexibility, balance, agility and awareness. The psychosocial aspect of the game will also be a key focus of camp as we work on motivation, self-confidence, cooperation, communication and respect. Coaches: Ben Simmonds and Kristen Peters Dates: Week 5 – July 6-10 Time: 9 am - 4 pm • Cost: $325 or 12 pm - 4 pm • Cost: $190 A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon field trip to go bowling is included.
CATCH THE WAVE
Register Today at www.smaa.org/summerresort Summer Resort participants receive a Summer Resort t-shirt.
Sapphire Food Service: Our food service program for Summer Resort features a simple version of our delicious and nutritious, innovative lunches and snacks. You can be sure your children will benefit from this nutritionally balanced menu that uses local sources for fresh fruits and vegetables and offers natural and hormone free meats and dairy products. Students are able to purchase lunches on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for $6. Register for lunch on Monday mornings. BBQ lunches are provided on Fridays. 24
SUMMER RESORT CAMP OFFERINGS 2015
WEEK
1
DAY & ACADEMIC CAMPS
DATE
EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
6/10-6/12
SPECIALTY & ATHLETIC CAMPS K-3RD GRADE
4TH - 8TH GRADE
Extreme Bible Adventure (K-8) Spring Football
2
6/15-6/19
DAY CAMP
Jump Start to Spanish Sports & Fitness
Music Mash - Up Lego Robotics Photo (1-8) Fast Action Math (1-3)
French Chef Co-ed Basketball Yoga Photo (1-8)
Sports & Fitness Art Explorer Science
Modern Masterpiece (1-8) French Chef Co-ed Basketball (1-4)
Modern Masterpieces (1-8) Music Tech (3-8) Artematics Fast Action Math (4-5)
Sports & Fitness Science Cooking
Mixed Media (1-8) Soccer
Baking Self Defense Fashion Frenzy (3-8) Mixed Media (1-8)
EEP K-5
3
25
6/22-6/26
SUMMER SCHOOL PK/JK K-5 6-8
(12:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
4
6/29 - 7/2
5
7/6-7/10
Art Explorer Cheer & Dance Science
Baking Karate (1-8) Ceramics (2-8) Musical Theatre (1-8)
Karate (1-8) Musical Theatre (1-8) Computer Programming Soccer Creative Writing Ceramics (2-8)
6
7/13-7/17
Cooking Cheer & Dance
Reader’s Theater CSI Mexican Chef KidsKraft (1-8) LAX (12-4)
KidKraft (1-8) LAX 9-4 Media and Self Esteem (6-8) Broadcast Journalism Advanced Technology
7
7/20-7/24
Cheer & Dance
Magic of Science Global Builders GLAX (12-4)
GLAX (9-4) Ancient Architecture Mexican Iron Chef Band and Orchestra Camp
8
8/3-8/7
Stop-Motion Animation Cheer K-8 Italian Iron Chef
Cheer (K-8) Italian Iron Chef School of Rock Football
9
8/10-8/14
Spanish French Chinese Cartoon Cel
Spanish French Chinese Cartoon Cel Human Biology
10
8/17-8/21
Memory Book Oceanography Farm to Table Football
G. Volleyball MUN (6-8) Farm to Table
11
8/24 - 8/28
Lego Robotics Boardgame MUN (3-5) Global Grooves (3-8)
Global Grooves (3-8) Water Conservation (3-8) Lego Robotics
SUMMER FRIENDSHIPS – REFER A FRIEND TO SUMMER RESORT
AND RECEIVE A $100 REFERRAL CREDIT. The best memories happen with best friends. Bring your best friend with you to Summer Resort at St. Mary’s this summer and get rewarded! The Referral Credit will be paid in the form of a credit for future enrollment charges at St. Mary’s, whether for school or Summer Resort. There is no limit to the number of friends you can refer. Referred families must be completely new to St. Mary’s and not in the admissions cycle. The new family must indicate you referred them to Summer Resort on the Registration Form, in order for you to receive the Referral Credit. The Referral Credit is offered on a family basis and not per child.
ST.MARY’s
SUMMER RESORT Learning is Fun when Play is Educational
To enroll, visit our website at www.smaa.org/summerresort St. Mary’s School: 949.448.9027
2015 ST. MARY’S
SUMMER RESORT