Summer at Barstow 2014 Catalog by The Barstow School

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Fun. Summer. Adventure. you went to summer

camp as a kid — the friends you made, the

Your child will experience an unforgettable

summer in a safe and nurturing environment.

memories you still cherish? You can give your

child an amazing summer and those same lasting

memories when you enroll in Summer at Barstow.

For first-year campers, Summer

at Barstow means new friends and new interests.

For our returning campers, you’ll see many familiar faces and some fun new camp themes.

Imaginations soar in Barstow’s

370 creative and engaging camps.

How to Use This Catalog

Find a popular camp Use the Aâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Z Camp Index to quickly locate a camp your kids love. Every camp is listed alphabetically.

Plan based on your schedule Plan your summer using the Weekly Planner. Every full day, morning and afternoon camp is listed, grouped by week.

Browse by topic Explore camps that match your areas of interest. Discover the range of Camp Listings in each category.

Welcome

Summer at Barstow administrative team: Dan Mc Nickle, Lindsay Zimmerman, Ashley Haase, Eva Gryszowka

“SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER!”

t Summer at Barstow, we live for camp. We

This camp catalog provides a preview of our program,

are devoted to giving each camper an

but our website, barstowschool.org/summer, offers the

extraordinary experience. Fun, summer and

most comprehensive and up-to-date information. You

adventure are the cornerstones of a Barstow summer.

can enroll 24 hours a day. Secure enrollment in popular

Our enthusiastic and experienced staff, top-notch

camps and receive immediate registration confirmation.

facilities, and incredible range of activities create every imaginable possibility for summertime fun.

viewing our camp catalog, please contact us.

Features of our camp include:

It is our passion to make sure we give each camper the

• Low camper-to-staff ratio • Camps for children as young as three years old • Morning and afternoon Extended Care • Extensive indoor and outdoor facilities

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best summer experience possible. At Summer at Barstow, we’re creating smiles to last a lifetime! Sincerely,

• Day-trips that include the best that Kansas City has to offer

If you have any questions after visiting our website or

Dan Mc Nickle Director of Summer Programs

How to Enroll Go to Ultra Camp Please click on the “Register Now” tab located on the front page of the Summer at Barstow webpage (www.barstowschool.org/summer). By clicking on the “Register Now” tab, you will be taken directly to the Ultra Camp database registration system.

Set up your online account After logging in, you are ready to build your summer camp experience. • New families – Register as a “First-Time User” • Returning families – Register as “Returning User” by entering your previous Username and Password*

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Receive confirmation Receive immediate confirmation by email.

Things to keep in mind

• Password Assistance – If you don’t know your username or password, there is a link on the registration page to request this information via email. • Accepted Forms of Payment – Mastercard, Discover, American Express and now Visa. A 2.75% convenience fee is assessed at check-out. Electronic check (e-check) processing is available at no cost.

• Required Camper Information – Enter emergency contact information and medical information. • Fees – All camp fees are due at the time of enrollment. There is a onetime non-refundable $25 enrollment fee per camper. • Online Account – You may access your online account 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Things You Need To Know A bra-kid-abra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Acting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Lunch

Catered lunch is available to full-day campers for $25 per week. Please Note If your children have any special dietary needs, we strongly urge them to bring a lunch to camp; our menu can be subject to change.

Extended Care Service

xtended Care is offered for campers in the Babbitt Media Center, while grade 1–8 preschool through grade 8. Our campers play in the Lisa Schultz program is staffed by Summer Dining Hall. at Barstow instructors AM Care is offered and teaching assistants. from 7:15–9:00 am daily. 2014 Rates Campers participate in Campers are escorted AM Care $30 per week a variety of activities, by staff to their camp $7 per day including arts and crafts, meeting place daily. PM Care $60 per week outdoor activities, sports, PM Care is offered from $14 per day board games and LEGO 3:30–6:00 pm daily. If you building. Campers are are unexpectedly late or age-appropriately divided in delayed in picking up your two groups. Preschool through children, they are escorted by staff Kindergarten campers enjoy activities in to Extended Care at 3:45 pm.

Adorable Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 American Girl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Angry Birds Exploration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Aprons & Appetizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Arcade Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Arcade Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Around the World in 5 Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Art 3D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Art in Nature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Aviation Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

B abysitting 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Bake & Take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Barstow Baseball Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Barstow Boys Basketball Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Barstow Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Barstow Cheerleading Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Barstow Girls Basketball Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Barstow Girls Tennis Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Barstow Girls Volleyball Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Barstow News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Basketball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Basketball: Girls Hoopla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Beginners Guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Beginners Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Biological Bonanza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Boys Day Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

C akes to Canvases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Campin’ Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Candy Coated Creations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Career Exploration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ceramics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Chess. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Cityscapes, Landscapes & Seascapes . . . . . . . . . . . 16 CO2 Dragster Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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A–Z Camp Index Comic Life Creations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Computer Craze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Cookie, Cake & Cupcake Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Counselor in Training (CIT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Crafty Kickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Crafty Kids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Crazy Chemistry & Other Matters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Creative Songwriting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Creative Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Creature Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 CSI Barstow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

D esign on a Dime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Dessert Mania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Divine Interior Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Dog Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

I Want it All!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Ice Cream, You Scream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 If You Give A Pig A Pancake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Improv Night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Inflatables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Insectopia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Jazzy Jewelry Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Kansas City Cupcakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Kansas City’s Best. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Kindi Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Knitty Gritty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Kristi Mitchell’s Peformance Workshop. . . . . . . . . . 30

LastMindstorms. Blast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 E arthly Herbs & Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Edible Voyage Around the World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Elite Athlete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

abric Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fairy Tale Ballet Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Fashion Deconstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fashion Illustration & Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fencing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 First Burst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Football. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Funky Junk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

G ame Show Fanatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Geocaching 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Girls Day Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Glam Squad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

H arry Potter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Horsemanship & Riding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

lego lego WeDo Robotics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 legoland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Lightning Lasers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Linda Collier’s Debate Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

agic School Bus Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Magic Tree House Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Masterpiece Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Masters of Plaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Math Fanatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Math on Your Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Media Mania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Menu du Jour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Minecraft Maniacs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Mini Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Mosaics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Movie Makers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Mural Masterpieces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Music Appreciation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Mythology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Next Great Baker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Superheroes Swim Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Outrageous Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Team Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Tiny Tunes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 P aintball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Top Chef: Just Desserts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Painting Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Party Planners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Photo Phrenzy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Pinterest Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Pokemon Power Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Pop Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Pop Stars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Print-A-Palooza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Project Runway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Project Scientist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Project Volcanoes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

R eadiness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Rocketry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Toymakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

ltimate Frisbee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ultimate Lawn Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ultimate Recess Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

V Robotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Visual Art Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ex

W earable Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Wet & Wild. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Wild World of Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Whose Line Is It, Anyway? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

S cience Everywhere. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Sculptured Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 YOUniversity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Your World, Your Game. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Service Sampler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sew-N-Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Shake It Up!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Skill Sharpener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Skylanders Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Snack Attack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 So We Think You Can Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Soccer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Space Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Spanish in Cinco Dias. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Spokes of Summer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sports Sampler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Star Wars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Strategic Gaming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Summer Sampler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Zoo Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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A–Z Index

Full–Day

Weekly Planner

Week 1 (First Burst) May 27–May 30 First Burst (PK–Grade 8, p. 35) Kristi Mitchell’s Performance Workshop (Grades 2–7, p. 30)

Counselor in Training (CIT) (Grades 8–9, p. 16) Kansas City’s Best (Grades 3–8, p. 32) Kindi Camp: Let Your Imagination Run Wild (K, p. 35) Mini Camp: Where the Wild Things Are (PS–PK, p. 35)

Barstow Girls Tennis Camp (Grades 6–12, p. 36)

Abra–kid–abra (Grades 1–3, p. 13) Acting (Grades 4–8, p. 29) Around the World in 5 Days (Grades 1–3, p. 14) Basketball (Grades 3–5, p. 37) Beginner’s Guitar (Grades 1–3, p. 15) Biological Bonanza (Grades 4–8, p. 40) Campin’ Out (Grades 1–3, p. 15) Divine Interior Design (Grades 4–8, p. 17) Kindi Camp: Let Your Imagination Run Wild (K, p. 35) Math Fanatics (Grades 1–2, p. 42) Mini Camp: Where the Wild Things Are (PS–PK, p. 35) Photo Phrenzy (Grades 1–3, p. 43) Pokemon Power Class (Grades 4–6, p. 22) Project Runway (Grades 4–8, p. 22) Service Sampler (Grades 4–8, p. 33) Summer Sampler: Under the Sea (Grades 1–6, p. 33) Team Sports (Grades 1–3, p. 38) Top Chef: Just Desserts (Grades 1–3, p. 28) vex Robotics I (Grades 4–8, p. 44)

Use the weekly planner to build your child’s camp schedule. Please refer to catalog listing for full camp description, including Don’t Forget schedule us details and We offer rigoro r fo pricing. ademic camps all ages. See p. 12.

Afternoon Camps

Morning Camps

Weeks 1–5

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Week 2 June 2–June 6

Art 3D (Grades 1–3, p. 14) Beginner’s Piano (Grades 1–3, p. 15) Candy Coated Creations (Grades 1–3, p. 15) Career Exploration (Grades 4–8, p. 15) Funky Junk (Grades 4–8, p. 18) Horsemanship & Riding (Grades 3–8, p. 32) Kansas City Cupcakes (Grades 4–8, p. 19) legoland (Grades 1–3, p. 42) Movie Makers (Grades 4–8, p. 42) Pokemon Power Class (Grades 2–3, p. 22) Rocketry (Grades 4–8, p. 43) Skylanders (Grades 1–5, p. 27) So We Think You Can Dance (Grades 1–3, p. 30) Soccer (Grades 1–3, p. 38) Spanish in Cinco Dias (Grades 1–3, p. 27) Swim Club (Grades 1–8, p. 34) Tennis (Grades 4–8, p. 39) Toymakers (Grades 1–3, p. 28) Ultimate Recess Games (Grades 1–3, p. 39)

Week 3 June 9–June 13

Week 4 June 16–June 20

Week 5 June 23–June 27

Acting (Grades 1–3, p. 29) Architecture (1–3, p. 14) Barstow Girls Basketball Camp (Grades 5–8, p. 36) Basketball (Grades 1–2, p. 37) Crazy Chemistry & Other Matters (Grades 4–8, p. 41) Creative Writing (Grades 5–8, p. 17) Design on a Dime (Grades 4–8, p. 17) Horsemanship & Riding (Grades 3–8, p. 32) Kindi Camp: Fly Me to the Moon (K, p. 35) lego Mindstorms I (Grades 4–8, p. 41) legoland – The Hobbit (Grades 1–3, p. 42) Minecraft Maniacs (Grades 2–5, p. 20) Mini Camp: Race to Space (PS–PK, p. 35) Readiness (Grades 1–8, p. 12) Sew–N–Stitch: Beginner’s (Grades 2–8, p. 27) Skill Sharpener (Grades 1–5, p. 13) Space Out (Grades 1–3, p. 43) Summer Sampler: Wild Zoo Adventures (Grades 1–6, p. 33) Team Sports (Grades 4–8, p. 38) Tennis (Grades 1–3, p. 39) Tiny Tunes (Grades 1–3, p. 28) Wearable Art (Grades 4–8, p. 28) YOUniversity (Grades 1–8, p. 13)

Abra–kid–abra (Grades 1–3, p. 13) Beginner’s Piano (Grades 1–3, p. 15) Ceramics (Grades 4–8, p. 16) Fairy Tale Ballet: Sleeping Beauty (Grades 1–5, p. 30) Fashion Deconstruction (Grades 4–8, p. 18) Funky Junk (Grades 1–3, p. 18) If You Give A Pig A Pancake (Grades 1–3, p. 19) Ice Cream, You Scream (Grades 1–3, p. 19) Kindi Camp: Funky Foods (K, p. 35) Knitty Gritty (Grades 4–8, p. 19) lego Mindstorms II (Grades 4–8, p. 41) lego WeDo Robotics I (Grades 1–3, p. 41) legoland – Build Pink (Grades 1–3, p. 42) Mini Camp: Little Chefs (PS–PK, p. 35) Project Scientist (Grades 1–3, p. 43) Readiness (Grades 1–8, p. 12) Skill Sharpener (Grades 1–5, p. 13) Skylanders (Grades 1–5, p. 27) Spokes of Summer (Grades 4–8, p. 33) Summer Sampler: Sports Galore (Grades 1–6, p. 33) Tennis (Grades 4–8, p. 39) vex Robotics II (Grades 4–8, p. 44) Whose Line Is It, Anyway? (Grades 4–8, p. 31) YOUniversity (Grades 1–8, p. 13)

American Girl (Grades 1–3, p. 13) Arcade Adventures (Grades 3–8, p. 31) Ceramics (Grades 1–3, p. 16) Chess (Grades 1–5, p. 37) Cityscapes, Landscapes & Seascapes (Grades 1–3, p. 16) Computer Craze (Grades 4–8, p. 40) Cookie, Cake & Cupcake Design (Grades 4–8, p. 16) Dessert Mania (Grades 1–3, p. 17) Fashion Illustration & Design (Grades 4–8, p. 18) Geocaching 101 (Grades 4–8, p. 41) Kindi Camp: Animal Antics (K, p. 35) lego Mindstorms III (Grades 4–8, p. 41) lego WeDo Robotics I (Grades 1–3, p. 41) legoland – Superheroes (Grades 1–3, p. 42) Mini Camp: Put Me in the Zoo (PS–PK, p. 35) Pop Stars (Grades 1–3, p. 30) Readiness (Grades 1–8, p. 12) Science Everywhere (Grades 1–3, p. 43) Skill Sharpener (Grades 1–5, p. 13) Summer Sampler: Art Craze (Grades 1–6, p. 33) Team Sports (Grades 1–3, p. 38) Tennis (Grades 4–8, p. 39) Ultimate Frisbee (Grades 3–8, p. 39) YOUniversity (Grades 1–8, p. 13)

American Girl (Grades 1–3, p. 13) Art in Nature (Grades 1–3, p. 14) Barstow Boys Basketball Camp (Grades 5–8, p. 36) Cookie, Cake & Cupcake Design (Grades 1–3, p. 16) Crafty Kids I (Grades 1–3, p. 16) CSI Barstow (Grades 4–8, p. 41) Geocaching 101 (Grades 4–8, p. 41) lego Mindstorms I (Grades 4–8, p. 41) legoland – Star Wars (Grades 1–3, p. 42) Magic Tree House Adventures (Grades 1–3, p. 20) Menu du Jour (Grades 6–8, p. 33) Pop Art (Grades 4–8, p. 22) Sew–N–Stitch: Intermediate (Grades 2–8, p. 27) Snack Attack (Grades 1–3, p. 27) So We Think You Can Dance (Grades 4–8, p. 30) Sports Sampler (Grades 1–3, p. 38) Swim Club (Grades 1–8, p. 34) Tennis (Grades 4–8, p. 39) vex Robotics I (Grades 4–8, p. 44) Wet & Wild (Grades 3–8, p. 34) Zoo Camp (Grades 1–3, p. 29)

Babysitting 101 (Grades 4–8, p. 14) Bake & Take (Grades 1–3, p. 15) Barstow Boys Basketball Camp (Grades 1–4, p. 36) Barstow Broadway: Wicked (Grades 4–8, p. 29) Barstow News (Grades 3–6, p. 40) Basketball: Girls Hoopla (Grades 1–4, p. 37) Cakes to Canvases (Grades 3–8, p. 31) Ceramics (Grades 1–3, p. 16) CO2 Dragsters (Grades 4–8, p. 40) Crafty Kids II (Grades 1–3, p. 16) Edible Voyage Around the World (Grades 6–8, p. 31) Fencing (Grades 4–8, p. 37) Harry Potter (Grades 1–3, p. 18) lego Mindstorms II (Grades 4–8, p. 41) legoland – Fantasy (Grades 1–3, p. 42) Math on Your Menu (Grades 1–3, p. 42) The Next Great Baker (Grades 4–8, p. 21) Soccer (Grades 4–8, p. 38) Swim Club (Grades 1–8, p. 34) Tennis (Grades 1–3, p. 39) Ultimate Lawn Games (Grades 4–8, p. 39) Your World, Your Game (Grades 4–8, p. 44)

Aprons & Appetizers (Grades 1–3, p. 14) Bake & Take (Grades 4–8, p. 15) Beginner’s Piano (Grades 1–3, p. 15) Ceramics (Grades 4–8, p. 16) Chess (Grades 4–8, p. 37) CO2 Dragsters (Grades 4–8, p. 40) Creative Writing (Grades 5–8, p. 17) Creature Feature (Grades 1–3, p. 17) Dog Town (Grades 1–3, p. 17) Jazzy Jewelry & Design (Grades 4–8, p. 19) lego Mindstorms Animal Ed. (Grades 4–8, p. 41) Lightning Lasers (Grades 3–8, p. 32) Movie Makers (Grades 4–8, p. 42) Print–A–Palooza (Grades 1–3, p. 22) Shake It Up! (Grades 4–8, p. 30) Soccer (Grades 1–3, p. 38) Spokes of Summer (Grades 4–8, p. 33) Swim Club (Grades 1–8, p. 34) Tennis (Grades 1–3, p. 39) Top Chef: Just Desserts (Grades 1–3, p. 28) Wet & Wild (Grades 3–8, p. 34) Your World, Your Game (Grades 4–8, p. 44)

* Please refer to catalog listing for special requirements.

Weekly Planners

Afternoon Camps

Kindi Camp: Animal Antics (K, p. 35) Mini Camp: Put Me in the Zoo (PS–PK, p. 35)

Morning Camps

Golf (Grades 4–8, p. 38) Kindi Camp: Funky Foods (K, p. 35) Mini Camp: Little Chefs (PS–PK, p. 35)

Full–Day

Kindi Camp: Fly Me to the Moon (K, p. 35) Mini Camp: Race to Space (PS–PK, p. 35) Paintball (Grades 4–8, p. 33)

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Week 7 July 7–July 11

Week 8 July 14–July 18

Kindi Camp: Stars & Stripes (K, p. 35) Mini Camp: Happy Birthday USA (PS–PK, p. 35)

Debate (Grades 6–8, p. 12) Kindi Camp: Aloha Summer (K, p. 35) Media Mania (Grades 6–9, p. 20) Mini Camp: Ocean Commotion (PS–PK, p. 35)

Kansas City’s Best (Grades 3–8, p. 32) Kindi Camp: Disney Extravaganza (K, p. 35) Mini Camp: Make Your Dreams Come True (PS–PK, p. 35) Visual Art Overload (Grades 6–9, p. 28)

Design on a Dime (Grades 4–8, p. 17) Football (Grades 4–8, p. 38) Game Show Fanatics (Grades 4–8, p. 18) Harry Potter (Grades 4–8, p. 18) Kansas City Cupcakes (Grades 1–3, p. 19) Kindi Camp: Stars & Stripes (K, p. 35) lego WeDo Robotics I (Grades 1–3, p. 41) Masters of Plaster (Grades 4–8, p. 20) Math Fanatics (Grades 3–4, p. 42) Mini Camp: Happy Birthday USA (PS–PK, p. 35) Mosaics (Grades 4–8, p. 21) Readiness (Grades 1–8, p. 12) Skill Sharpener (Grades 1–5, p. 13) Soccer (Grades 4–8, p. 38) Star Wars (Grades 1–3, p. 44) Summer Sampler: Summer Stay–cation (Grades 1–6, p. 33) Tennis (Grades 1–3, p. 39) YOUniversity (Grades 1–8, p. 13)

Aprons & Appetizers (Grades 4–8, p. 14) Barstow Girls Volleyball Camp (Grades 6–8, p. 36) Ceramics (Grades 1–3, p. 16) Cookie, Cake & Cupcake Design (Grades 1–3, p. 16) Crazy Chemistry & Other Matters (Grades 4–8, p. 41) Fairy Tale Ballet: Swan Lake (Grades 1–5, p. 30) Harry Potter (Grades 1–3, p. 18) Kindi Camp: Aloha Summer (Grade K, p. 35) lego WeDo Robotics II (Grades 1–3, p. 41) Lightning Lasers (Grades 3–8, p. 32) Mini Camp: Ocean Commotion (Grades PS–PK, p. 35) Mural Masterpieces (Grades 4–8, p. 21) Music Appreciation (Grades 1–3, p. 21) Outrageous Art (Grades 1–3, p. 21) Pokemon Power Class (Grades 4–6, p. 22) Readiness (Grades 1–5, p. 12) Skill Sharpener (Grades 1–5, p. 13) Soccer (Grades 1–3, p. 38) Summer Sampler: Space Odyssey (Grades 1–6, p. 33) Ultimate Frisbee (Grades 3–8, p. 39) vex Robotics II (Grades 4–8, p. 44) Wild World of Cooking (Grades 1–3, p. 29) YOUniversity (Grades 1–5, p. 13)

Aviation Adventures (Grades 1–3, p. 40) Chess (Grades 4–8, p. 37) Elite Athlete (Grades 6–9, p. 37) Improv Night (Grades 4–8, p. 30) Kindi Camp: Disney Extravaganza (K, p. 35) Mini Camp: Make Your Dreams Come True (PS–PK, p. 35) The Next Great Baker (Grades 1–3, p. 21) Party Planners (Grades 4–8, p. 22) Pinterest Projects (Grads 4–8, p. 22) Project Scientist (Grades 4–8, p. 43) Project Volcanoes (Grades 4–8, p. 43) Readiness (Grades 1–5, p. 12) Sculptured Art (Grades 1–3, p. 37) Skill Sharpener (Grades 1–5, p. 13) Summer Sampler: Awesome Architects (Grades 1–6, p. 33) Superheroes 101 (Grades 1–3, p. 28) Tennis (Grades 1–3, p. 39) vex Robotics III (Grades 4–8, p. 44) YOUniversity (Grades 1–5, p. 13)

Afternoon Camps

Full–Day

Week 6 June 30–July 3

Angry Birds Exploration (Grades 1–3, p. 13) Art in Nature (Grades 4–8, p. 14) Basketball (Grades 1–2, p. 37) Boys Day Out (Grades 3–8, p. 31) Candy Coated Creations (Grades 4–8, p. 15) Career Exploration (Grades 1–3, p. 15) Computer Craze (Grades 1–3, p. 40) Fabric Art (Grades 4–8, p. 18) Girls Day Out (Grades 3–8, p. 32) Masters of Plaster (Grades 1–3, p. 20) Photo Phrenzy (Grades 4–8, p. 43) Strategic Gaming (Grades 4–8, p. 44) Swim Club (Grades 1–8, p. 34) Ultimate Lawn Games (Grades 4–8, p. 39)

Adorable Accessories (Grades 4–8, p. 13) Barstow Broadway: Little Mermaid (Grades 1–3, p. 29) Basketball (Grades 3–5, p. 37) Beginners Piano (Grades 1–3, p. 15) Ceramics (Grades 4–8, p. 16) CO2 Dragsters (Grades 4–8, p. 40) Crafty Kickers (Grades 1–3, p. 37) Crafty Kids III (Grades 1–3, p. 16) Creative Songwriting (Grades 4–8, p. 29) Glam Squad (Grades 1–3, p. 18) Ice Cream, You Scream (Grades 1–3, p. 19) Insectopia (Grades 1–3, p. 41) legoland – City Edition (Grades 1–3, p. 42) Magic School Bus Adventures (Grades 1–3, p. 20) Math on Your Menu (Grades 1–3, p. 42) Mural Masterpieces (Grades 1–3, p. 21) Pokemon Power Class (Grades 2–3, p. 22) Swim Club (Grades 1–8, p. 34) Top Chef: Just Desserts (Grades 4–8, p. 28) Wet & Wild (Grades 3–8, p. 34)

Bake & Take (Grades 1–3, p. 15) Basketball (Grades 1–2, p. 37) Barstow Cheerleading Camp (Grades 1–4, p. 36) Chess (Grades 1–5, p. 37) Earthly Herbs & Flowers (Grades 4–8, p. 17) Fashion Illustration & Design (Grades 4–8, p. 18) legoland (Grades 1–3, p. 42) Masterpiece Art (Grades 1–3, p. 20) Math Fanatics (Grades 5–6, p. 42) Minecraft Maniacs (Grades 2–5, p. 20) Rocketry (Grades 4–8, p. 43) Service Sampler: Farm Expo (Grades 4–8, p. 33) Shake It Up! (Grades 1–3, p. 30) Space Out (Grades 1–3, p. 43) Swim Club (Grades 1–8, p. 34) Team Sports (Grades 4–8, p. 38) Wet & Wild (Grades 3–8, p. 34)

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Morning Camps

Weekly Planners

Week 9 July 21–July 25

Kristi Mitchell’s Performance Workshop (Grades 2–7, p. 30) Last Blast (PK–Grade 8, p. 35)

* Please refer to catalog listing for special requirements.

Use the weekly planner to build your child’s camp schedule. Please refer to catalog listing for full camp description, Extended Care including Offered for ca schedule mpers in preschool thro details and ugh pricing. grade 8. See p. 6.

Afternoon Camps

American Girl (Grades 1–3, p. 13) Angry Birds Exploration (Grades 1–3, p. 13) Arcade Action (Grades 4–8, p. 39) Basketball (Grades 3–5, p. 37) Ceramics (Grades 1–3, p. 16) Comic Life Creations (Grades 4–8, p. 40) I Want it All! (Grades 4–8, p. 19) Inflatables (Grades 1–6, p. 38) Kansas City Cupcakes (Grades 1–3, p. 19) Mythology (Grades 4–8, p. 21) Pokemon Power Class (Grades 3–8, p. 22) Project Runway (Grades 4–8, p. 22) Rocketry (Grades 4–8, p. 43) Swim Club (Grades 1–8, p. 43) Tennis (Grades 1–3, p. 39) Top Chef: Just Desserts (Grades 1–3, p. 28)

Weekly Planner Weeks 6–10

Morning Camps

Around the World in 5 Days (Grades 1–3, p. 14) Barstow Baseball Camp (Grades 4–8, p. 36) Barstow Broadway: Little Mermaid (Grades 1–3, p. 29) Ceramics (Grades 4–8, p. 16) Crazy Chemistry & Other Matters (Grades 4–8, p. 41) Horsemanship & Riding (Grades 3–8, p. 32) I Want it All! (Grades 1–3, p. 19) Inflatables (Grades 1–3, p. 38) Kindi Camp: Postcards & Souvenirs (K, p. 35) Knitty Gritty (Grades 4–8, p. 19) legoland – Star Wars (Grades 1–3, p. 42) Math Fanatics (Grades 1–2, p. 42) Mini Camp: Pack Your Bags (PS–PK, p. 35) Movie Makers (Grades 4–8, p. 42) The Next Great Baker (Grades 1–3, p. 21) Painting Place (Grades 4–8, p. 21) Photo Phrenzy (Grades 4–8, p. 43) Pokemon Power Class (Grades 3–8, p. 22) Summer Sampler: Got Science? (Grades 1–6, p. 33)

Full–Day

Kindi Camp: Postcards & Souvenirs (K, p. 35) Mini Camp: Pack Your Bags (PS–PK, p. 35) Paintball (Grades 4–8, p. 33)

Week 10 (Last Blast) July 28–August 1

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ACADEMIC Creative Writing

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ABOUT ACADEMIC CAMPS

Linda Collier's Debate Camp

reate the perfect balance The next level, Skill Sharpener, is a of academics and fun for great choice if your child needs to your child by selecting a review and maintain skills learned during morning academic camp and adding the previous school year. Finally, the an afternoon art, swimming or sports YOUniversity camp is designed to offer camp. Our popular academic your child a “sneak peek” into camps are a great way the next grade level and to review, maintain provide enrichment. and enhance skills The curricular SAMPLE DAILY introduced in emphasis in each SCHEDULE the previous of these camps 7:15–9:00 Extended Care Available school year. focuses on 9:00–10:15 Language Arts Block At Summer individual skill 10:15–10:35 Snack and Recess at Barstow development 10:35–noon Math Block you can and learning noon–12:30 Lunch select our sixstrategies in 12:30–3:30 Afternoon Camp week morning language arts 3:30–6:00 Extended Care academic camp and math. Each Available for your child in camp maintains a grades 1–5 or our fourlow camper-to-staff week morning camp for ratio. The camp will have your child in grades 6–8. We offer a teacher as well as a teaching three levels of academic camps for grades assistant, allowing campers to advance 1–5 and two levels of academic camps for at their own pace. Open communication grades 6–8. between parents and teachers is Readiness camp is designed to encouraged. Progress updates will be provide extra help and reinforce crucial available during the third and sixth week skills to prepare your children for the of camp for grades 1–5 and during the grade level they will enter in the fall. fourth week for grades 6–8.

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July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–3:30. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6–8 Learn to debate, not just argue. Veteran debate coaches will guide you through Barstow curriculum featuring instruction in public speaking, cross-examination, research and argumentation. Get a head start on competition and gain advanced academic skills that will serve you well in the future. Familiarize yourself with the issues and background of the upcoming debate resolution. On Friday you will practice your debate strategies and techniques in an exciting four-round practice tournament.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300 Instructor: Linda Collier§

Media Mania

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Readiness June 9–July 18. . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–5 June 9–July 3. . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 6–8 In Readiness camp, special attention will be given to improving your skills in reading and math. You will focus on study habits, careful listening, following directions, time management and working independently. The environment is creative, rewarding and geared to enhance school success. You can work one-on-one and in small groups to strengthen concepts in core subject areas concentrating on math computation skills and reading comprehension. This camp is designed to remediate. Grades 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700 (six weeks) Grades 6–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 (four weeks)

Skill Sharpener

Adorable Accessories

June 9–July 18. . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–5

July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

In Skill Sharpener, you will focus on maintaining and strengthening math and reading skills during the summer break. The environment will reinforce work and study habits, while encouraging a creative and rewarding atmosphere. Skill Sharpener is designed to review concepts from all subject areas covered in the previous school year while helping you retain the necessary skills for the upcoming year. It is not meant to remediate nor advance; this camp is for academic maintenance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700 (six weeks)

Be a crafty fashionista. In this camp you will use your design skills to make headbands, bags, bows and jewelry. Select your favorite fabrics and jewels to accessorize your wardrobe before you head into the new school year. Before you know it, you will be setting trends with flower clips, tote bags and more. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

YOUniversity

American Girl

June 9–July 18. . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–5 June 9–July 3. . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 6–8

June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

YOUniversity provides an atmosphere to feed your curiosity while giving you a sneak peek into the next grade level. This camp focuses on reading and math skills while incorporating other subject areas. The atmosphere encourages you to analyze, evaluate and create. You may want to consider YOUniversity if you are currently involved in a gifted and talented program at your school. A letter of recommendation from a current teacher or principal stating that you will benefit from an advanced program of enrichment in reading and math is required. This camp is strictly for enrichment. Grades 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700 (six weeks) Grades 6–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 (four weeks)

ARTS, CRAFTS, COOKING & HOBBIES Abra-kid-abra June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Have you ever wanted to spellbind your friends and family with great magic? With a wave of a wand and the right magic words, your true magic comes shining through. In camp Abra-kid-abra you will create your own wand, learn mystifying sleight of hand tricks and discover secrets of a great magician. At the end of the week take the spotlight as you perform magic sure to amaze your family and friends.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Instructor: April Cremer‡

“

I liked learning math in a different way. I felt more ready to return to school.”

Arts, Crafts, Cooking & Hobbies

Join this camp if you already have your own American Girl doll or if you just want to learn more about American Girl. You will spend this week diving into the world of American Girls like Samantha, Kit, Chrissa and Lanie. You will read their adventures, play their favorite games and cook their tasty recipes. Bring your American Girl, Magic Attic or other 18-inch doll to camp every day and discover the excitement of American Girl.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Minnie Beechner‡

Angry Birds Exploration June 30–July 3. . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Ready, aim, fire! Soar into the great world of Angry Birds this summer by mixing fun with learning. In this camp, we will integrate the Angry Bird game with establishing cause and effect relationships, practicing math facts and learning about laws of physics. Wait, there is more fun to be had. We will also be making our own Angry Bird shirts, creating a man-made Angry Bird obstacle course and practicing our cause and effect skills while playing different versions of the game. Without a doubt, this camp will not leave any campers angry.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Stephanie Larson‡

Instructor: Kenneth Van Pelt‡ § The Barstow School faculty & coaches ‡ Summer at Barstow veteran instructor

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Art 3D June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

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Aprons & Appetizers June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Learning to cook is one thing, but doing it while looking good is another. In this camp you do it all. Learn to sew your own apron while cooking delicious appetizers including salsa, pizza bites and more. Not only will you leave with an original apron, but you will also have your very own recipe book to take home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: April Cremer‡

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Architecture June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Do you find yourself in awe of ancient ruins or modern marvels? Do you look at a city, building or room and think, “If I were in charge, how would I change this?” In this camp you are the architect and you get to call the shots. You will study various structures — from history to fantasy, simple to intricate. Draw, paint and construct your way through making your design dreams come to life.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Kenneth Van Pelt‡

Everything is bigger and better in 3D. In this camp you will study master sculptors throughout history and create your own three-dimensional art. You will have a go at using traditional materials such as modeling clay, wire and papier-mâché. You will also create a large group piece perfect for display. Not sure what to do with old toys, junk or recyclables? Bring them to Art 3D and see them come alive.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Natalie Brod§

Art in Nature June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 30–July 3. . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 In this camp you will experience art outside of the confines of a classroom. Throughout history artists have created art on location; now it is your turn. You will study these masters and create amazing art of your own. You will work on drawing boards and easels outside like a master artist using charcoal, pastels and ink. Set up your easel outside for a painting of the blooming garden or sweeping landscape. Your options are endless.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructors: Alyssa Passmore and Kenneth Van Pelt‡

Babysitting 101 June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

Around the World in 5 Days June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Pack your bags. In this camp you will have a hands-on opportunity to learn about some wonderful places. In just one week you will travel the world, exploring cultures and traditions from around the globe. Each day you will visit a new destination where you will create art, listen to music and stories, taste foods and play games. You don’t have to board a plane to embark on this adventure.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Are you in need of extra cash? Becoming a skilled and entertaining babysitter is a great way to earn extra money. In this camp you will prepare yourself to be the babysitter everyone wants. You will create your own “bag of tricks” to be used with all age groups. In addition, you will complete a session of First Aid and CPR training with the Summer at Barstow nurse.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructors: Minnie Beechner‡ and Jessica Taylor‡

Instructors: Amanda Doll‡ and Laura O’Donnell‡

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Bake & Take June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Come enjoy baking at its best in the Barstow bakery. If you want to learn how to make scrumptious treats just like your favorite bakery, then this camp is for you. You will learn the fundamentals of baking from scratch while creating many delicious goodies such as handmade cinnamon rolls, cake pops, Oreo truffles, blueberry muffins, tie-dye cupcakes, caramel corn, fruit pizza, whoopie pies and many, many more. Each day we will have the opportunity to sample our creations, and you will go home with treats to share with your family and friends. At the end of the week you will even have your very own Bake and Take cookbook, so you can re-create all of your favorite recipes in your own kitchen. Bring along a big appetite and prepare for yummy fun as you learn the delicious and wonderful art of baking.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Emily Flynn‡

June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Join Beginners Guitar for a week of music-playing mania. This camp is a great atmosphere for you to learn the fundamentals of the acoustic guitar in a fun, hands-on environment. Throughout the week you will practice identifying the parts of the guitar, holding the guitar and pick and playing the scale and cords. You will learn various songs and perform in a recital for parents on Friday.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Campin’ Out June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Do you love camping? In this camp you will have the chance to live a week of camp adventure. Learn to pitch a tent, cook outdoors and more. Visit Lakeside Nature Center and join us for a week of campfire stories, hiking, plants and first aid. There are so many beautiful national parks in this country; you will learn about a few of those magical places where your new skills can be put to the test.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165 Instructor: Minnie Beechner‡

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Candy Coated Creations

If you love candy, then this is the camp for you. In this class you will make, bake, design, photograph, glue, sculpt, wrap—and of course—eat candy. Recipes you will perfect include peppermint patties, chocolate covered mice, peanut brittle, chocolate Nilla acorns and more.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Katie Huppe‡

Career Exploration June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 30–July 3. . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

Instructor: Julie Byrne§

Beginners Piano Grades 1–3 Grades 1–3 Grades 1–3 Grades 1–3

Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms. In this camp you will learn to play beginning pieces just like the masters. On Friday, we will share what we have learned in a recital that parents are

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Instructors: Julie Byrne§ and Melanie Stelting‡

June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 30–July 3. . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

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June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . .

welcome to attend. You do not need to have a piano at home to join this camp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Do you have big plans for the future? It's never too early to start planning ahead. Come join us for a week of career exploration. Throughout the week, you will explore a wide range of exciting and thriving career options based on your strengths and interests. You will get the chance to meet people from the Kansas City area who are local role models in the career world. To culminate the week, get ready to go on a trip to Exchange City to see all the different job possibilities that are out there.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165 Instructor: Jessica McGovern

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All the TAs were really nice, and having people who care about you made it fun.” Arts, Crafts, Cooking & Hobbies

Cookie, Cake & Cupcake Design June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

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June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Get your hands dirty and play with clay. You will be introduced to many types of construction techniques that have been used in ceramics for centuries. You will work with hand-building techniques such as pinch pots, coils and slab and get an introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel. You will also explore new techniques with glazing. Whether you are an experienced potter or just a beginner, this camp is for you.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructors: Amanda O’Shaughnessy§ and Alyssa Passmore

Cityscapes, Landscapes & Seascapes June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Take a trip to New York, plant a garden in Tuscany or swim with the dolphins in Hawaii... on your canvas. In this class you will become a master painter using acrylic paint on large canvases. Choose images from around the world, or bring in your own favorite photo to create your painting. Study paintings of other artists to understand skill and style before mastering the composition and the creation of your own original paintings.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Alyssa Passmore

Do you love to bake and decorate perfect pastries? Cookie, Cake and Cupcake Design is perfect for you. We will be learning how to use many professional decorating tools and tasty toppings to turn ordinary desserts into EXTRAORDINARY edible masterpieces. Be prepared to create and decorate many yummy treats and to go home with enough dessert for your whole family each day of camp.. . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Megan Hickman‡

Counselor in Training (CIT) June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–3:30. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 8–9 Love Summer at Barstow so much and hope to become a teaching assistant (TA) one day? Maybe you’re new to the program and want to find out more about becoming a TA. Then this is the training camp for you. Discuss all the basics of being a TA and put your knowledge into practice. Receive feedback and guidance throughout the experience. This is a great opportunity to become a super TA in the coming years.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175 Instructor: Jessica Taylor‡

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Crafty Kids June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 (I) June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 (II) July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 (III) Are you a crafty kid? Take one, two or all three camps. We have more crafts and projects than you can fit into one week. Each session will have different crafts, so you can take all three without repeating a project. Enjoy creating crafts including no-sew beach bags, Styrofoam sculptures, personalized picture frames, bulletin boards, mosaic drink coasters and origami treasure boxes. Enjoy designing and creating treasures perfect for you and your family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Katie Huppe‡

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Creative Writing June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 5–8 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5–8 Take a break from the mundane and search for your inner muse in this creative writing course designed to explore various types of writing, from free verse poetry to dramatic monologues. Using artwork, everyday experiences and other texts for inspiration, you will write a variety of pieces to put into a collection. You will also compete in word games and have the opportunity to use your artistic skills to modify our alphabetic system. Authors, poets, cartoonists, future reporters and all other kinds of writers are invited to join this class. . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Megan Hickman‡

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more. Have you ever made your own s’mores cupcakes or used candy to design a cake? Whether you have or have not, this is the camp for you. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Laura O’Donnell‡

Divine Interior Design June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 If you have a flair for fabrics, furniture and colors, this is the camp for you. In this camp you will have the opportunity to design your dream bedroom and closet. You will design your own floor plan, choose your own fabric swatches, floor coverings, furniture, wallpaper and more. You will sketch your room and make it come to life on your own presentation board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Arts, Crafts, Cooking & Hobbies

Instructor: Allison Gutierrez‡

June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Did you ever wonder if Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster were real? Are there other creatures of legend that have caught your imagination? Creature Feature explores these legends and myths. Create Bigfoot masks, an explorer’s journal and much more during your week-long ‘monster hunt’.. . . . . $145 Instructor: Ted Conn‡

Design on a Dime June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 30–July 3. . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Create amazing things for your home. You will be able to make amazing projects such as a personalized bulletin board, a throw pillow, framed art, an embellished picture frame, a decorative coaster, clothespins, magnets and thumbtacks. Everything in this class can and will be created on a reasonable budget.. $145 Instructor: Katie Huppe‡

Dessert Mania June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Time to get baking. Grab a sweet or two and have fun baking a bunch of yummy desserts in this cooking class. We will create our own brownies, amazing cupcakes, shakes and § The Barstow School faculty & coaches ‡ Summer at Barstow veteran instructor

Dog Town June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Do you love dogs or just want to know more about them? Campers will explore the different breeds of dogs, interesting facts about dogs and how to adopt a dog. You will also get to make doggie treats, clothing and toys, and even have a police dog visit. By the end of this camp you’re sure to impress your family and friends with all of your knowledge about dogs.. . . $145 Instructor: Allison Gutierrez‡

Earthly Herbs & Flowers July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Join us for a week of the ultimate organic design experience. You will become a scent scientist and create your perfect hand lotion, herbal salve, beeswax lip balm and more. You will learn how to emulsify water and oil, and customize your own fragrance combination. Explore the world of herbs and dried flowers, from handmade beauty products and delicious salad dressings to elegant art projects. Get ready to construct your own packaging for your designer products.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Laura Ramsey

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Funky Junk June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

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Fabric Art July 30–July 3. . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Since ancient times people have decorated fabric for their clothing and items in their homes. You will learn about the different techniques various cultures use. You will then have the opportunity to create art using Batik and appliqué techniques. Don’t miss out on the chance to make something new that your parents are sure to display.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

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Instructor: Natalie Brod§

Fashion Deconstruction June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Recycle your old wardrobe here. In this class you will take apart out-of-date/style/size garments and rework them into a new updated look. Make a skirt, tank, handbag and more. Plus you will learn how to applique on an ordinary T-shirt to instantly make it extraordinary.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Instructor: Allison Gutierrez‡

Game Show Fanatics June 30–July 3. . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Do you love to watch game shows on TV? Get ready to be a part of your very own version of a hit TV game show with all the bells and whistles. This camp will allow you to be the contestant and the host of classic games like “Family Feud” and new games like “Minute to Win It.”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Jessalyn Kincaid

Glam Squad July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

Instructor: Katie Huppe‡

Fashion Illustration & Design June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 In this class we will design outfits for clients, create looks on small-scale dress forms, learn to draw the human figure, start a design portfolio, complete a fashion board and so much more. If you have a passion for fashion, then this is the camp for you.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Katie Huppe‡

Bring your treasures and get ready to create some eccentric funky junk. In this camp you will have a chance to turn garage sale finds and overlooked and unused household pieces into design masterpieces that will liven up your bedroom space. You will paint and embellish each item, turning something ordinary and plain into stunning usable art. You must bring treasures of your own… chairs, tables, lamps, vases, plates or trunks to decorate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Ready. Set. GLAM. Campers will learn how to treat themselves and relax by learning how to make homemade facemasks, paint a fabulous nail, and take care of yourself like any glam squad member would. If you like to pamper yourself, this camp is perfect for you.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Stephanie Larson‡

Harry Potter June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 30–July 3. . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Have you been “bewitched” by all the Harry Potter books and movies? Now you can enter the magical world of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for a week. Read from the

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story, create a replica of your favorite character’s wooden wand and make a wand box for storage. You will also play games and have a “Harry Potter Day” party. Join the fun and find out what Harry’s world is really like.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Kenneth Van Pelt‡

I Want it All. July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Do you feel crafty one day and then find yourself in a culinary mood the next? If you love to do varying activities throughout the week, then this is the camp for you. Monday and Tuesday consist of “All About Chic,” where you will get to create projects such as making chef hats and a Capri Sun pouch purse. Wednesday and Thursday put on your freshly made chef hat and get cooking in the kitchen with “Yum, Yum.” On Friday we will bring out the “Designer in You,” where you will be able to embellish everyday objects with personal flair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 Instructor: Susie Hall

Ice Cream, You Scream June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream (and many other frozen delights). This class is a must-take summer camp full of ice cream trivia, ice cream tasting, homemade ice cream and a field trip to a local frozen dessert shop. You’ll make frozen goodies throughout the week, but don’t expect for many to come home. There will also be ice cream projects and experiments. So while everyone else is sitting in the heat of summer, come on over and enjoy a cold, yummy treat.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165 Instructor: Anna Byler‡

If You Give A Pig A Pancake June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Enjoy the wonderful Laura Numeroff books, while eating and making some yummy breakfast items. We will explore all the stories while creating crafts and yummy treats that relate to this wonderful author. We will chow on pancakes, muffins, § The Barstow School faculty & coaches ‡ Summer at Barstow veteran instructor

eggs and more. Don’t let the pig and the moose (Moose and A Muffin) be the only ones enjoying a hot breakfast. Come laugh with us while enjoying breakfast treats.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165 Instructor: Laura O’Donnell‡

Jazzy Jewelry & Design June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 If accessories are a necessity, then this is the camp for you. In Jazzy Jewelry and Design you will work with all types of string, wire and beads to create jewelry and accessories that will complement your wardrobe. Create your own three-strand necklace, elastic bracelet, earrings and key chains. You will use fashionable glass, wooden and plastic beads to fit your style. Come accessorize away.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Katie Huppe‡

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Kansas City Cupcakes June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 30–July 3. . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 21–July 25. . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Have you ever thought of opening your own cupcakery? Join the cupcake craze and explore making recipes outside of the norm. Do you want to try mint cookies and cream, lava fudge, bubblegum pink or banana split? In this camp you will experiment with different flavors, toppings and fillings. Visit a local cupcakery where you will be inspired to create a special themed cupcake of your own.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160 Instructor: Megan Hickman‡

Knitty Gritty June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Join us for an exciting week of exploring the art of knitting. Now is your chance to learn how to knit fashionable scarves that you can wear or give as a gift. Do you need a colorful cell phone or iPod case, a hand-made pot holder for mom, a colorful washcloth or trendy hat? You will get down to the knitty-gritty basics while you knit to music. Come see that knitting is easy and fun to do.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Courtney Hill‡

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Masters of Plaster June 30–July 3. . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 30–July 3. . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

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Magic School Bus Adventure July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Put your seatbelts on and join Miss Frizzle’s class for a ride on the Magic School Bus. Each day you will dive into a different Magic School Bus book. Get ready to explore with hands-on science projects including: On the Ocean Floor, Inside the Human Body, In the World of Bugs, Lost in the Solar System and more. If you love the Magic School Bus books and science, then this camp is for you.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Emily Flynn‡

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Magic Tree House Adventure June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 When you open a Magic Tree House book you step into a world of adventure. In this camp you will join Jack and Annie on their many travels bringing the books to life through arts, crafts, cooking, projects, music and more. Some of the titles you might read are A Crazy Day with Cobras, Ghost Town at Sundown, Lions at Lunchtime, Summer of the Sea Serpent and more. Join the Magic Tree House craze.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Emily Flynn‡

Have you ever wanted to create plaster casts of your face, hands or feet? You will use plaster and strips to make amazing casts that are perfect for display. You will also learn about famous artists who use plaster in their art work. Throughout the week you will paint and add embellishments to your plaster creations. Come design a face mask, animal sculpture, finger puppets and more. . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Alyssa Passmore

Media Mania July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–3:30. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6–9 Interested in one day writing for a famous magazine or publication like Newsweek, National Geographic, or Time? You've hit the jackpot with this journalism camp. Spend the week sharpening your writing skills while taking a look at some of the best footage ever captured on film, and get inspired to write. You will even get the chance to interview someone in the community. Each afternoon you will leave campus to visit a different type of media outlet. You will leave at the end of the week with a journalist portfolio: the perfect first step to your writing career.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300 Instructor: Scott Guldin§

Menu du Jour

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Masterpiece Art July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

Minecraft Maniacs

Cancel your trip to Paris. No need to go to the Louvre to see famous art. You will become a famous artist in this camp. Each day you will study an artist, learn his or her unique style, create your own painting, and compare it to the original. You will learn about Impressionism, Pointillism and Cubism. Travel back in time and discover the art of Cezanne, Matisse and others.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 2–5 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2–5

Instructor: Alyssa Passmore

Whether you are trying out the world of Minecraft gaming for the first time or you are well versed in eluding Creepers and other mobs, this camp will be a fun time in the sandbox. Campers will be put into teams with daily challenges and rewards in both creative and survival mode. All of it leads up to a grand tournament on Friday, where teams compete for the glory of it all. BOOM.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160 Instructor: Minnie Beechner‡

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Mosaics June 30–July 3. . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 In this camp you will learn about the ancient and international design of mosaics. Using ceramic tiles and glass stones, you will create your own unique patterns to decorate a coaster, frame, votive and more. Have a blast putting your tiles and stones into perfect patterns.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Natalie Brod§

Movie Makers

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Mural Masterpieces July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Do you love learning about, looking at and making art? In this camp you will study master painters and contemporary artists as you create your own mural masterpieces. Use oversized boards, canvas and billboards to create larger than life works of art. Get ready to work collaboratively, individually and all the while innovatively. Prepare to get messy and enlarge your artistic skills.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Amanda O’Shaughnessy§

some creatures of legend seem to be found throughout many cultures. There’s a reason these tales from thousands of years ago are still told. Will you take the challenge and learn why?. . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Ted Conn‡

The Next Great Baker June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Join the race to become the next great baker. Start the week by brainstorming and designing your own multi-tiered cake, gathering inspiration and begin baking. Top off your cake with chocolate shavings, fondant designs, modeling chocolate bows and other delicious decorations. At the end of the week judges will award teams for most creative, most elaborate and more. The competition is sure to produce sweet results.. . . . . . . . . $145

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Instructors: Stephanie Adzima‡ and Laura Ramsey

Outrageous Art July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 In this class we will make art from the most outrageous materials we can find. We may sculpt with bread, aluminum foil or mud. We may paint with wax, jello or nail polish. We may create with rocks, sticks or soap. No matter what, you can bet it'll be outrageous.. . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Katie Huppe‡

Music Appreciation July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 In this camp you will have the opportunity to explore many types of music from Bach to rock through singing, movement and instrument playing. On Friday, we will share our favorite activities with our family and friends.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Julie Byrne§

Mythology

Painting Place July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 In this class we will work with acrylic paint and watercolors. We will learn to mix our own colors, stretch a canvas and experiment with fresco painting. We will paint on wood, canvas, fabric, glass and more. At the end of the week you will have several completed pieces of art to take home. Bring your imagination — and a paint shirt.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Katie Huppe‡

July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 We’re familiar with the stories of Hercules, Perseus and the Minotaur. Are you as familiar with the legend of the Oni, Kirin or the Romanian Moroi? Learn about world mythology and how

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play with their classmates, earn extra cards, compete in a class tournament and create awesome Pokémon projects like building a hat from Pokémon cards. This game is a social time for engaging in friendly play that promotes math and reading skills.. . . . . . . . . . . $145

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Party Planners July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

Pop Art

Do you love to decorate, cook and plan parties? In this camp you will spend the week preparing for a Friday function. Choose a wedding, birthday or charity event. You will select a theme, decide on décor, design invitations or a menu, create centerpieces, prepare the food and more. On Friday see the whole thing come together and enjoy the party with your friends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

Instructor: Katie Huppe‡

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Don’t miss the bright colors and bold style of Pop Art. In this camp you will study the pop art movement and great artists such as Claes Oldenburg (Nelson-Atkins Shuttlecocks) and Andy Warhol. You will choose a subject and then make it come to life in gigantic proportions with papier-mâché. You will also create a painting in the Pop Art style. Prepare to be messy and go big.. . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Natalie Brod§

Photo Phrenzy

Print-A-Palooza

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June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

Pinterest Projects July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 There are so many neat projects on the popular website, Pinterest. Come learn how to make canvas paintings, jewelry, decorations, crafts, food and more. In this class you will be able to say, “Pin there, done that.”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: April Cremer‡

In this camp you will explore the wonderful world of printmaking. Your weekly projects will range from printing your own T-shirt to designing a pattern for a new Vera Bradley handbag. You and your friends will get to print with unusual objects found throughout the school to create collagraphs with groovy texture and create one-of-a-kind posters. This class covers the history of printmaking along with the various types of application.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Alyssa Passmore

Pokemon Power Class June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–6 June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2–3 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–6 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2–3 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 Come join us in the exciting experience of learning more about the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Students will learn the basics of the game, build on existing knowledge, learn the art of deck building, gaming strategy and what constitutes fair trading. Throughout the week students will have the opportunity to

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Project Runway June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 In this class you will compete in fashion challenges, just like on the show. You might be asked to design a party dress out of paper plates, or an updated wedding gown using outdated lace. you will construct your designs in teams on dress forms and take pictures for your individual portfolios to take home at the end of the week. We will also design and construct accessories to take home. Oh, and don't worry: in this camp everybody’s “in.”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Katie Huppe‡

HALF DAY • FULL DAY INDOOR/OUTDOOR PLAY HANDS-ON • CREATIVE • FUN WE'VE GOT CAMPS FOR

EARLY CHILDHOOD See p. 34

32 NEW CAMPS FOR 2014! ANGRY BIRDS EXPLORATION • APRONS AND APPETIZERS BASKETBALL: GIRLS HOOPLA • BIOLOGICAL BONANZA

CAREER EXPLORATION • CRAFTY KICKERS

CRAZY CHEMISTRY AND OTHER MATTERS • CREATIVE SONGWRITING

CREATURE FEATURE • DESSERT MANIA EDIBLE VOYAGE AROUND THE WORLD • FABRIC ART

GAME SHOW FANATICS • GEOCACHING 101 • GLAM SQUAD I WANT IT ALL! • LEGOLAND–FANTASY • LEGOLAND–THE HOBBIT

LEGOLAND–SUPERHEROES • MEDIA MANIA MINECRAFT MANIACS • MOSAICS • MYTHOLOGY PRINT-A-PALOOZA • PROJECT RUNWAY • SKYLANDERS CAMP

TINY TUNES • ULTIMATE LAWN GAMES

VISUAL ART OVERLOAD • WHOSE LINE IS IT, ANYWAY?

YOUR WORLD, YOUR GAME • ZOO CAMP

INNOVATIVE • FRESH

EXCITING • ORIGINAL

CONTEMPORARY • NE LOOK FOR

Wanna Play Sports?

ATHLETIC • AU THEN

TIC ENVIRONMEN T • ENERGY

ACTIVE • EXP ERIENCE WE HAVE 23 CAMPS OF

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Skylanders Camp

Sculptured Art Have you visited the Kansas City Sculpture Park? Are you amazed by the giant badminton birdies on the lawn? In this camp you will mold, carve, stamp, squish, pull, push, hammer, paint, wrap and roll your very own sculptures. You will have fun as you make all three dimensions come alive. You will carve soap, wrap wire, build with polymer clay and more. Bring your imagination to create art in real space.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

It’s time to take down Lord Kaos. Whether you want to tackle Sypro’s Adventure, play with the Giants or really take it to the next level with Swap Force, this is the camp where it can happen. We will spend a day with each game completing heroic challenges, going on quests and collecting loot. By the end of the week, each camper will get to cast their vote for the final two days of Skylander action. Based on your camper’s input, we will create a contest for the final faceoff with Lord Kaos and choose where the battle will happen and who will be our champion. Will it be Eruptor? Bouncer? Boom Jet? Sign up soon and let’s find out.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Instructor: Alyssa Passmore

Instructors: Minnie Beechner‡ and Ted Conn‡

Sew-N-Stitch Beginning Sewing

Snack Attack

June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 2–8

June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

If you have never sewn before or need a refresher, this is the class for you. You will create a project from beginning to end: using a sewing machine to sew a peace pillow, flirty skirt, T-shirt infinity scarf, headbands and an over-the-shoulder satchel. No experience necessary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175

When hunger strikes and your meal is hours away, check out this camp. Snack attack is a fun camp full of awesome munchies just for you. These super snacks will refuel you for a busy, jam-packed afternoon. Chomp on sunny day parfaits, dips and Cowboy Cal’s beans and salsa. Enjoy creating recipe books, games and making fun aprons. Come on in and enjoy some yummy treats.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

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July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

Instructor: Lorrie Wood‡

Sew-N-Stitch Intermediate Sewing June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2–8 If you can sew a pretty good straight line, pin projects correctly, have good cutting skills and have made at least five projects, you are an Intermediate. In this camp you will learn how to start reading patterns, how to measure and then start cutting your own projects. Campers will have the opportunity to make projects that include: pencil case with zipper, T-shirt skirt (student to provide six T-shirts) using a serger machine, PJ shorts and a messenger bag with zipper.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175 Instructor: Lorrie Wood‡

June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–5 June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–5

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Instructor: Laura O’Donnell‡

Spanish in Cinco Dias June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Bienvenidos to Spanish in Cinco Días. Are you creative? Do you love languages? Are you interested in comida, canciones and cultura (food, songs and culture)? Do you want to learn how to make your own piñata? In this camp you will learn all about the Spanish language while exploring art, movies, food, games and songs from countries like Spain, Costa Rica and Mexico. At the end of the week we’ll have a fabulosa Friday fiesta.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Hunter Ward‡

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will never leave this class empty handed. We look forward to seeing you join the ranks of Top Chef.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Superheroes 101

Toymakers

July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

“This looks like a job for… Superman.” Ever wonder what it would be like to be a superhero? Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes, with different abilities that stretch the imagination. In this camp discover what it takes to make a hero “super.” Test your speed and agility at Summer at Barstow’s Superhero Boot Camp. Design a costume and create your own original story to make your alter ego the coolest superhero this side of Superman.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Toys are fun, but did you know that they can also help us discover new ways to do things and solve problems? Learn how to make several toys using household objects including clothespin airplanes, ships and knights. Let your imagination soar in this fun and inventive camp using straws, toothpicks, paper plates, string, sticks, cups, magazines and more to create toys. Bring your creativity and problem solving skills for a fun filled week of inventing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Instructor: Ted Conn‡

Instructor: Alyssa Passmore

Tiny Tunes

Visual Art Overload

June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–3:30. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6–9

Do you show an interest in music? Tiny Tunes gives students the chance to combine singing, playing instruments and musical games. In this camp you will participate in group game-based learning and having fun with music. After this camp, your parents won’t mind listening to you sing in the shower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

This weeklong camp is packed with trips to visit artists at area museums and galleries. Get ready to take tours, discuss art and even visit the home of local artist Thomas Hart Benton. Each morning, you will explore, discuss and sketch works of art that you will see in person that afternoon. Document what you learn in a travel journal as you get to know the artists you “meet.” Even pack your own picnic lunch for an afternoon in the Kansas City Sculpture Park.. . . $300

Instructors: Laura Ramsey and Kiley Tenbrink‡

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Instructor: Melanie Stelting‡

Instructor: Amanda O’Shaughnessy§

Top Chef: Just Desserts June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Ready to find the baker in you? In this delectable camp you will create scrumptious summer treats, and participate in fun food crafts. Not only will you bake delicious desserts, but you will look the part as well in your personalized baking gear. Don't worry you will never hear the words “Please pack your tools and go,” because there are no elimination challenges here. We hope you and your family both have a sweet tooth because you

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Wearable Art June 9-13. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00-12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-8 Do you want to add some pizazz to your wardrobe? In this camp, you will become a walking work of art. Create trendy clothing and accessories that display your creativity and personal style. Learn techniques that you can use for years to come. Imagine art that you can wear, including tie-dye, jewelry, headbands, flip flops and much more. Choose your favorite colors, patterns, designs and styles while creating wearable art.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Caroline Bockelman‡

Wild World of Cooking

Barstow Broadway: The Little Mermaid

July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

Grab your passports and let’s fly through this cooking class. Tourists will learn about countries, make personalized passports and head into the kitchen. We will visit Greece, Mexico, America and other fun countries. Recipe books will be created and you will love the yummy food. Don’t be afraid to try some new, interesting and tasty treats from faraway lands.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150

Join us “under the sea” as we bring Ariel, Sebastian and others from The Little Mermaid to life. You will explore, sing and dance to the music written by Alan Menken. We will work together to develop your confidence, character, presentation and acting skills. On Friday you will perform on stage for your family and friends.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Instructor: Laura Ramsey

Instructor: Jessalyn Kincaid

Zoo Camp

Barstow Broadway: Wicked

June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

Roar. Hiss. These are a few of the sounds campers will soon be hearing at Zoo Camp. Campers will have the opportunity to visit the Kansas City Zoo twice during this fun filled zoo animal camp while incorporating reading, writing and art skills back in the classroom. If you love all animals from alligators to zebras, this camp is for you.. . . $185

It's time to defy gravity. This much requested camp will offer you the chance to bring to life the cast of characters from Wicked, one of the most popular Broadway shows. You will explore, sing and dance to the music and lyrics written by Stephen Schwartz. We will work together to develop your confidence, character, presentation and acting skills. On Friday you will perform on stage for your family and friends.. . . . . . $145

Instructor: Allison Gutierrez‡

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Dance & Theatre

Instructor: Jessalyn Kincaid

DANCE & THEATRE

Creative Songwriting

Acting

July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:00 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Were you born to be an actor or actress? In this camp you will find out as you explore the art of acting. Learn to bring characters to life with pantomime and improv. You will also get tips about the audition process. On Friday you will present a play tailored just for the group. Get creative as you discover the art of theatre and learn the essentials of acting. Lights, camera, action.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Calling all singers, instrumentalists and music lovers. Have you ever thought about writing your own original song? Whether you prefer to perform in a group, with instruments, solo or if you just can't get enough of music and singing, this camp is right up your alley. Do you have a fear of performing? No problem, in this camp we will work together to find which performing style you feel most comfortable as you spend the week writing your own creative song lyrics, music or both. At the end of the week, we will be cheering you on as you perform your own hit song.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Instructor: Jessalyn Kincaid

Instructor: Jessica McGovern

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last day. You will also take home a souvenir DVD. This summer we are offering two sessions that will incorporate different songs, so enroll for one or both.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $290

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Fairy Tale Ballet Camp Sleeping Beauty June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–5 Swan Lake July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–5 Calling all princes and princesses. Learn about the art of classical ballet through timeless fairy tales. You will learn the story of some of the most loved full-length ballets including the story, choreography and music. You will get to become the characters. There will be a performance on Friday for a live audience to showcase what you have learned.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Pop Stars June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Are you destined to be a pop star? Can’t get enough of your favorite pop songs? Spend the week movin’ and groovin’ to some of the most popular tunes on the radio. In this camp you will explore the many styles of music and select the one that best suits you. Practice your selected songs and prepare for a performance for family and friends as you take center stage for a concert on Friday.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 Instructor: Lesleigh Cetinguc‡

Instructor: Katie Cornwell‡

Shake It Up.

Improv Night

Dance & Theatre

July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

Do you love shows like Saturday Night Live, MAD TV and Whose Line Is It, Anyway? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at something spontaneous, challenging and downright fun? In this camp, you will learn the rules to short-form improvization. Develop your physical and cerebral funny side to create a memorable showcase by Friday. This camp is a great place to broaden your stage skills and add new tools to your theatre repertoire.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Do you have dreams of dancing on television like CeCe Jones and Raquel “Rocky” Blue? They are living their dream in Chicago, but you can experience the fun of Shake It Up right here at Summer at Barstow. In this camp you will dance to the songs of the popular show and learn some of the famous dance steps. There will be a performance on Friday and you will sh-sh-sh-shake it up.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150

Instructor: Minnie Beechner‡

Kristi Michell’s Peformance Workshop “Twist and Shout!” The Music of The Beatles May 27–30 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–3:30. . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2–7 July 28–31. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–3:30. . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2–7 Make your dream of life in the spotlight come true. In this camp, you will focus on singing, acting and dancing in a fun-filled workshop. You will learn from theatre professionals as they hone your artistic skills. Learn about the world of musical theatre, both on-stage and behind the scenes. You will show off your talent in a final performance for friends and family on the

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So We Think You Can Dance June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 In fact, we know you can dance, and you will have fun all week long proving it. In this camp you will learn many styles of dance including hip hop, contemporary and Bollywood. Practice your moves during the week and prepare to show off all that you have learned. On Friday you will put your best foot forward in a special performance for family and friends.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Jenni Coe‡

Whose Line Is It, Anyway? June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Join us for the camp where “everything is made up and the points don't matter.” You will use props and suggestions from the audience to improvise comedy scenes. It's all improv and made up on the spot. We will work together to develop your ability to think on your feet and develop original characters as you work with other actors to tell a short story through skit comedy.. . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Jessalyn Kincaid

DAYTRIPPERS Arcade Adventures June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 Are you the ultimate gamer? Do you always need more time to finish your favorite game or get to the next level? If so, join this camp for five days of arcade adventures. You will travel with your friends to the coolest spots like Dave & Busters, Power Play, Chuck E. Cheese's, Game Zone and Strikerz to play the hottest games. There is no limit to the fun you can have in this camp.. . . . . . . . . $300 Instructor: Aaron Atwood-Blaine§

Boys Day Out June 30–July 3. . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 Spend a week with the guys enjoying some of your favorite Kansas City hot spots. You will leave campus each day to embark on a new adventure. Activities will include challenging your friends in bumper cars, practicing your swing in a game of miniature golf and testing your endurance in inflatables. The schedule will include visits to Power Play, Pump It Up, Paradise Park and Sky Zone.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $290 Instructor: Mike Blair‡

Cakes to Canvases June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8

ABOUT DAYTRIPPERS CAMPS

aytrippers provide campers the opportunity to leave Barstow’s campus for adventures around the Kansas City area. Daytrippers travel to various locations including amusement parks, museums, sports arenas, theaters, water parks and CAMPS INCLUDE more. Parents are emailed waivers and schedules prior to the start of camp. Our Daytrippers staff ü Safe bus or van transportation provide a safe and exciting environment for ü Morning and/or afternoon snack campers to build friendships, engage in hands-on ü Low camper-to-staff ratio activities and experience Kansas City’s top spots ü Admission fees included for fun.

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culture. You will be mesmerized by museums and art galleries such as the Kemper Art Museum and Nelson–Atkins Museum of Art. You will also have a chance to create your own canvas piece at the Thirsty Palette. Dive into desserts from bakeries like Small Cakes, Cupcake a la Mode and Three Women and an Oven. Combine your favorite things for an unforgettable week of fun.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $290

Daytrippers

Instructor: Allison Gutierrez‡

Edible Voyage Around the World June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6–8 Have you ever eaten tapas in Spain, pad thai in Thailand or bratwurst in Germany? Although there is no replacement for the authentic experience, this camp will be the next best thing. Join us as we use our taste buds to take a voyage around the world. Throughout the week, you will experience cuisine from various continents at delicious restaurants in the area. ¡Buen provecho! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225 Instructor: Hunter Ward‡

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posture, cueing, turning, stopping and trotting. You will perform a pattern that combines walking, trotting, stopping and turning at the end of the week.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $310

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I liked KC’s Best because I liked going to theme parks and all the places around Kansas City.”

Instructors: Aaron Atwood-Blaine§, Mike Blair‡ and Sunset Stables

Fencing

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Girls Day Out June 30–July 3. . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 Feel like getting away from campus with just the girls? Come enjoy an entire week of fun and activities as you visit hot spots around Kansas City. You will get pampered at a salon, design and create your own jewelry, and paint an original masterpiece. The schedule will include visits to Paint, Glaze and Fire, Kookiedoodle Crafts, Sugar and Spice Salon and Beadazzler.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $290 Instructor: Libby Latham§

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Service Sampler: Farm Expo was a really good camp. We got to go to a lot of new places and help pick foods for families.”

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June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–3:30. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–3:30. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 Join your friends and come see the best of Kansas City. Each day of the week travel to the north, east, south and west to see what makes our city so great. Stops in this adventure include: Worlds of Fun, Oceans of Fun, the College Basketball Experience and the Kansas City Zoo. You will also take a VIP tour of Kauffman and Arrowhead Stadiums, Sporting KC and Hallmark. Enjoy visits to the Country Club Plaza, Dave and Busters, lunch at T-Rex Café and a full afternoon at the one and only legoland. Don’t miss the best of what Kansas City has to offer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $385 Instructors: Mallory Forst§ and Matt Thurman§

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Horsemanship & Riding June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 Beginners Horsemanship: Have you ever wanted to learn more about horses and how to ride them? In this beginner camp you will first learn safety and barn rules, colors and breeds and proper feeding. You will also experience the care and grooming of horses while learning to saddle and lead.. . . . $260 Riding Level I: You will review and practice grooming, saddling and putting the bridle on the horse in addition to independent mounting. You will work each day with instructors on cues, posture, starts/stops, walking and then trotting on rail, some log obstacles and cone patterns, turning and overall control.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $280 Riding Level II: You will have your own horse for the daily lessons, which include basic steering, horse arena etiquette, spacing, trotting small circles and going over log obstacles, sitting and rising trot. The goal is to feel confident with proper

June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 Beat the heat of summer and join your friends indoors for a week of laser tag. You will compete in friendly games at courses around Kansas City. Have you mastered the game of laser tag? Join this camp to demonstrate your skills. Get your code name and game strategy planned. The schedule will include visits to Jaegers, Power Play, Incred-A-Bowl and more. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300 Instructors: Mike Blair‡ and Scott Guldin§

Menu du Jour

Spokes of Summer

June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6–8

June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

Crepes, snails and croissants. What do these have in common? Come find out as we explore French cuisine in the local area. Join your friends and feast together in a new French restaurant each day. Throughout the week, you will taste cuisine from regions around France. In this camp you will learn that there is more to French food than fries and toast.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225 Instructor: Hunter Ward‡

Paintball June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–3:30. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–3:30. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Would you like to learn the game of paintball? Already experienced, but want to enjoy a full day of fun with your friends? You will travel to Jaegers Subsurface Paintball each day for instruction and team-building exercises. You will learn the concept and strategy of paintball as well as important cooperative and communicative skills. Protective equipment and supplies provided. Get ready to have some fun and get messy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $385 Instructor: Matt Thurman§

Service Sampler Serving KC June 2–6 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Farm Expo July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Organizations throughout Kansas City are in need of your help, and Service Sampler is just the place to prepare. You will spend a week exploring local opportunities for service and leadership at locations such as Cultivate KC, Harvesters, The Humane Society, Operation Breakthrough and Kansas City Community Gardens. This camp is designed to develop your comfort working in various service organizations and ignite your passion for community service. You’ll get dirty, you’ll help out and you’ll have fun.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180

Bring your bike and helmet for a week out on the trails of Kansas City. After reviewing bike safety and maintenance, you will pack up your bike and head out for a ride on local trails such as Indian Creek, Tomahawk Creek, Blue Trace and Longview Lake. As a participant in this class you can also partially fulfill your Boy or Girl Scout cycling badge. In addition, you will have a visit from a local bike store owner to help get your bike in shape and ready for a season of adventure and fun.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 Instructor: Kellye Crockett§

Summer Sampler (Grades 4–6) & Summer Sampler Jr. (Grades 1–3) June 2–6: Under the Sea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00 June 9–13: Wild Zoo Adventures . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00 June 16–20: Sports Galore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00 June 23–27: Art Craze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00 June 30–July 3: Summer Stay-cation . . . . . . 9:00–12:00 July 7–11: Space Odyssey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00 July 14–18: Awesome Architects. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00 July 21–25: Got Science?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00

Daytrippers

If you are interested in an action-packed week, Summer Sampler and Summer Sampler Jr. are the camps for you. Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be spent on campus doing creative theme-based projects including art, cooking, science experiments and more. Tuesday you will head to a hands-on field trip coordinating with the weekly theme, and Thursday you will relax at the movies with a special treat.. . . . . . . . . . . . $175 Instructors: Anna Byler‡ and Kylie Tenbrink

Instructors: Jessica McGovern and Melanie Stelting‡

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Swim Club (Grades 4–8) & Swim Club Jr. (Grades 1–3)

June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 June 30–July 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30

ini and Kindi Camp provide campers with an environment to grow physically, socially and emotionally. Early childhood professionals engage campers in a balance of independent and group activities to develop skills for successful integration into preschool through Kindergarten. Mini and Kindi campers have a 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio. Our Early Childhood camps provide a caring, nurturing and supportive environment for each camper.

The Barstow Swim Club is our most popular camp of the summer. Swim Club Jr. is for campers in Grades 1–3, while Swim Club is for Grades 4–8. Each day you will head to Tomahawk Ridge or The View, rain or shine, for refreshing fun. You will be accompanied by an instructor and several teaching assistants to play in and out of the water. You must know how to swim. You should come to Swim Club with a swim bag, towel, flip flops and sunscreen. If you stay in Extended Care, you must bring a change of clothes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $170

Daytrippers

Instructors: Nicole Anderson‡, Libby Latham§ and Jessica Taylor‡

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Wet & Wild June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 Want to escape the heat and humidity of summer? Could you spend all day in the water? In this camp you will visit water parks all around Kansas City, rain or shine, including Schlitterbahn, CocoKey, Adventure Oasis, Super Splash USA and Tomahawk Ridge. The instructor is supported by several teaching assistants to ensure a great and safe time. Grab your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen and get ready for a wet and wild week.. . . . . . . . . . $250

7:15–9:00 Extended Care Available

9:00–10:00 Indoor Activities

10:00–10:15 Snack

10:15–11:30 Special Guest/Event

11:30–noon Playground

noon–12:30 Lunch

12:30–1:15 Rest

1:15–2:15 Indoor Activities

2:15–2:30 Snack

2:30–3:30 Everyday Water Play 3:30–6:00 Extended Care Available

Instructors: Aaron Atwood-Blaine§, Mike Blair‡ and Ryan McFarland‡

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FIRST BURST/LAST BLAST

Kindi-Camp

First Burst

Kindi Camp is an exciting adventure for campers entering Kindergarten. The environment of Kindi Camp provides opportunities for social and individual growth. Campers will learn important transitioning skills that they will need for Kindergarten through science experiments, math lessons, art projects, language arts exercises, music instruction, water play and more. Hands-on activities and special guests, enhance each week’s theme.

Weekly Themes June 2–6: Let Your Imagination Run Wild June 9–13: Fly Me to the Moon June16–20: Funky Foods June 23–27: Animal Antics June 30–July 3: Stars & Stripes July 7–11: Aloha Summer July 14–18: Disney Extravaganza July 21–25: Postcards & Souvenirs Half Day (9:00–12:00) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140 per week Full Day (9:00–3:30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $230 per week

Mini Camp

Mini Camp is an engaging and active atmosphere for three-and four-year-old campers. Join us for a new theme each week for half or full days. Campers will enjoy a balance of organized and self-directed activities including art projects, stories, songs, water play and quiet/rest time. Weekly activities include visits from firefighters, farm animals, balloon artists, Theatre for Young America, Puppet Masters and more. Reminder: Campers must be toilet trained.

Weekly Themes June 2–6: Where the Wild Things Are June 9–13: Race to Space June 16–20: Little Chefs June 23–27: Put Me in the Zoo June 30–July 3: Happy Birthday USA July 7–11: Ocean Commotion July 14–18: Make Your Dreams Come True July 21–25: Pack Your Bags

May 27–30 . . . . . . . . . . 8:00–6:00 . . . . . . . . . Grades PK–8 Come join us for one or all four days of First Burst. Engage in arts and crafts, sports, water play, indoor and outdoor games and more. Campers in grades 1–8 participate in field trips.

Daily Themes Tuesday: Splash into Summer (Trip to Tomahawk Pool) Wednesday: Jump, Jump Around (Trip to Skyzone) Thursday: Cinematic Adventures (Trip to a local movie theatre) Friday: Making Waves (Trip to Tomahawk Pool) Grades PK–K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 per day Grades 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85 per day

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Last Blast July 28–August 1 . . . . 8:00–6:00 . . . . . . . . . Grades PK–8 Last Blast is extended programming offered following the end of the official summer camp. Come join us for one or all five days of fun. Campers engage in arts and crafts, sports, water play, indoor and outdoor games and more. Students in grades 1–8 participate in field trips.

Early Childhood

Daily Themes Monday: Aquakids (Trip to Tomahawk Pool) Tuesday: Pure Imagination (Trip to legoland Discovery Center) Wednesday: Bounce in the House (Inflatables) Thursday: Theater Showcase (Trip to local movie theatre) Friday: Swim Like a Fish (Trip to Tomahawk Pool)

First Burst/ Last Blast

Grades PK–K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 per day Grades 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85 per day

Half Day (9:00–12:00) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140 per week Full Day (9:00–3:30). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $230 per week § The Barstow School faculty & coaches ‡ Summer at Barstow veteran instructor

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Barstow Girls Basketball Camp June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 5–8

Barstow Baseball Camp July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Do you love the game of baseball? Come join Barstow’s baseball staff for a week of hitting, catching, sliding and sharpening your baseball skills. This camp will be a fun and exciting week for beginners to intermediate players. We will have multiple stations set up where you will be able to interact with Barstow coaches and players while learning baseball skills. You are sure to have a great time sliding into home. . . . . . . . $145

Instructor: Don Stelting§

Barstow Girls Tennis Camp

Instructor: Derrick Kimberlin§

May 27–30 . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 6–12

Barstow Boys Basketball Camp June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5–8 June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–4 If you want to improve or learn new skills that will help you become a better basketball player, then this is the camp for you. During instructional sessions and group play, you will focus on offensive fundamentals such as ball handling, shooting, passing and dribbling. Throughout the week you will take part in friendly scrimmages. Come learn from Barstow’s varsity coach, former University of Kansas basketball player and NBA star, Billy Thomas.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150

Join us on the Barstow tennis courts for a week of fun. In this camp you will join friends hitting forehands, practicing backhands and improving skills. Work in small groups and receive individual instruction on the fundamentals of the game. Throughout the week there will be fun competitions with other campers. Current Barstow team members and beginners will get a jump start on the game.. . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Chris Williams‡

Barstow Girls Volleyball Camp July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 6–8

Instructor: Billy Thomas§

Barstow Cheerleading Camp July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–4 Do you want to spend a week with friends while learning new cheerleading skills? Beginners and seasoned cheerleaders will enjoy a week of conditioning, arm techniques, jumps, new cheers, pom routines and dance. This camp is centered on sportsmanship, teamwork, individual successes and having fun. You will spend the week working in small groups and end camp with an all-school cheer performance. Don’t forget to invite your parents, and bring your spirit.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

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Do you want to get a jump start on your jump shot and get in shape for the basketball season? In this camp you will focus on preparing for future participation in any basketball program. You will work on basketball fundamentals including basic offensive and defensive plays that are used at the varsity level. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate player, you are sure to enjoy this camp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Are you a seasoned volleyball player or just getting started? This camp offers all levels of instruction for players. In this camp you will review the basic skills of the game and cover more complicated offensive and defensive skills. You will set goals for the summer and upcoming season. Basic passing, setting, hitting, blocking and serving techniques will also be covered. You are sure to find a new strategy to improve your game. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructors: Chloe Foster‡ and Brooke Thompson§

Instructor: Mallory Hilvitz§

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Basketball June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–5 June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–2 June 30–July 3. . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–2 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–5 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–2 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–5 Grab your basketball shoes and head to the Barstow court for a week of fun. Whether you are looking to improve your layup, free throw or three-point shot, this is the camp for you. You can learn the fundamentals or expand on your current basketball knowledge. This is an opportunity to improve your passing, dribbling, stance, positioning and skills, and practice these in game situations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructors: Fritz Gabler§, Scott Guldin§, Scott Mendenhall§ and Hunter Ward‡

instruction of a chess guru. See if you have what it takes to become a chess master.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Kenneth Van Pelt‡

Crafty Kickers July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Here is a camp where athleticism and creativity meet head to head. Spend time on the soccer field and then cool off in an air conditioned art room. The afternoon will start out with soccer games. Afterwards, dive into creative projects such as scrapbooking, painting and many more craft activities. This camp offers the best of both worlds developing a well-rounded individual.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Mallory Forst§

Elite Athlete

Basketball: Girls Hoopla

July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 6–9

June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–4

Join Barstow’s athletic trainer to learn sport-specific fundamentals to help prevent ACL injuries. There will be a strong emphasis on the PEP Program (Prevent injury, Enhance Performance), known to reduce the amount of ACL injuries in sports. Exercises and drills will include: squat methods, jumping (acceleration) and landing (deceleration) mechanics, single-leg strength progressions and core stabilization. Learn advanced agility, plyometric and functional strengthening exercises that elite college and professional athletes currently use.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Whether you want to improve or learn new skills that will help you become a better basketball player, then this is the camp for you. Learn the essential fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting and teamwork. We will enhance these skills through fun games and scrimmages. Build community and self-esteem while shooting some hoops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Mallory Forst§

Chess June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–5 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–5 Checkmate. Come play and learn how to become a competitive chess player in an exciting hands-on environment. Learn the rules of the game and how to use various strategies in game-playing situations and camp tournaments. No matter your experience or level, you’re sure to gain skills that will enable you to become an exceptional chess player under the

Instructor: Scott Mendenhall§

Fencing

Sports & Games

June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Dash back in time for a lesson in fencing. You will look like a knight in shining armor as you learn the medieval sport. Beginners and experienced fencers are encouraged to join this camp. You will develop speed, strength, agility, discipline and problem-solving skills. You will also take part in friendly competitions when you are at the Kansas City Fencing Center for a week of skill development and fun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $270 Instructor: Gavin Wood§

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June 30–July 3. . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 If you are looking to improve football skills such as passing, catching, kicking and punting, this no-contact camp is for you. You will practice skills and drills including route running, stances, formations, plays and appropriate playing techniques to avoid injuries. Throughout the week you will also have the opportunity to participate in a punt, pass and kick competition.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Mike Blair‡

June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 30–July 3. . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Join us on the Barstow soccer field for a week of fancy footwork. Beginners and intermediate players are welcome. Your skill level and confidence will blossom following a week of individual and small group footwork drills and fundamental technical practices. Throughout the week, you will participate in coached competitive play — all woven around a central theme of respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructors: Michael Brown‡ and Mallory Forst§

Golf June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–3:30. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Need to work on your drive? If you enjoy the game of golf, this camp is for you. In this full day adventure, you will travel to local golf courses to work on your game. You can perfect your putting skills or improve your drive. Please bring your own clubs, golf shoes and golf balls each day. All green fees and transportation fees are included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $330 Instructor: Aaron Atwood-Blaine§

Sports Sampler June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Do you love basketball, soccer and football but can’t decide which one to play? Sample a variety of sports while shooting free throws, scoring goals or kicking punts to receivers. In this camp you will try them all. Master techniques for your favorite sports and learn skills for those sports that may be new to you. You just may find you have a natural talent for sports.. . . . . . $145 Instructor: Scott Guldin§

Horsemanship & Riding

Team Sports

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Inflatables July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–6

Sports & Games

Can’t get enough of bounce houses and inflatable water slides? This is your chance to spend hours enjoying ten of the most popular inflatables, including the backyard obstacle, the giant 18-foot slide and the wave waterslide. You will have a week full of fun enjoying wet and dry inflatables with friends in the Barstow gym and front lawn. You are sure to get your fill of fun. . . . . . $200 Instructors: Ryan McFarland‡ and Jessica Taylor‡

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June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Do you love sports? Do you find yourself looking for a team atmosphere where you can work together to accomplish the big win? You will participate in many team sports throughout the week such as football, capture the flag, kickball, baseball, soccer, track relay races and more. Come join your friends, enjoy the fun atmosphere and discover that there is no “I” in team.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructors: Mike Blair‡ and Ryan McFarland‡

Tennis

Ultimate Lawn Games

June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 30–July 3. . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 30–July 3. . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

Do you need a more powerful serve or are you just trying to get it over the net? How is your backhand, forehand, lob and volley? Campers of all skill levels are welcome to join. You will work on the fundamentals of tennis while improving skills and learning the game. Instruction will take place in small groups. Come serve up the fun. Racquets will be provided, or you may bring your own.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Chris Williams‡

Ultimate Frisbee June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 Come learn the fastest-growing team sport in all of America from one of Kansas City's premier club players. Ultimate Frisbee is taking the nation by storm, showing up on college campuses across the country. Learn all you need to know to be a successful Ultimate player in this one-week camp. Campers will learn all the basic throws and rules of the game from professionals from “Prairie Fire,” Kansas City's club team. This will be the most fun you have all summer, so come out and learn something new. Beginners are expected so don't be shy; come ready to learn and have fun.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Wint Doering‡

Can you toss a horseshoe? Have you ever gotten a sought-after ringer? Whether you’ve played lawn games before, or you’re new to the grass- this outdoor camp is for you. You will learn to play some classics such as bocce ball and some newer ones such as ladder ball, all while having a ball outside on the grounds of Barstow. After this camp experience, you will be able to conquer every backyard BBQ.. . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Jordan Mellott

Ultimate Recess Games June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Tired of the same old recess games? Need something different to do during rainy day recess? Learn new, exciting games to play on your school’s playground with your friends. Share your favorite recess games and experience new indoor and outdoor games. If you just can’t get enough time at recess and want to spend hours playing games, then this is the camp for you.. . $145 Instructors: Ryan McFarland‡

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH Arcade Action July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Come see what all the action is about. In this camp your week will be filled with video games from Gameboy, PlayStation 2, X-Box, Game Cube, Dance Dance Revolution, Wii, Rock Band and more. Pick your video game and bring your game face to camp each day. You will enter tournaments to see if you’ve got the stuff video game legends are made of. Are you the next Arcade Action legend?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

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STEM

Instructor: Jessica Taylor‡

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CO2 Dragsters

Aviation Adventures

Get charged up at the Barstow speedway. In this camp you will investigate Newton’s Laws as you design, build and race scale-model dragsters. After you build and perfect your very own CO2 dragster, you are ready to race. Campers will join together to launch fifteen supercharged, fuel-burning cars off the starting line for two days of racing competition. You won’t believe how fast the CO2 powered cars go. Start your engines and get in motion. Ready. Set. GO.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155

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July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Come fly with us. Did you know you can make a milk carton fly? In this camp you will explore the various ways you can take flight. Build planes, parachutes, kites, hot air balloons and more. Learn the best designs that make for stable, fast and aerodynamically sound air crafts. Get swept away when you hear the stories from a licensed pilot. This camp is all about aviation — pilots prepare for takeoff.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Instructor: Matt Thurman§

Comic Life Creations

Instructor: Chris Huggard‡

July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

Barstow News June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–6 This just in. Swarms of children are coming to Summer at Barstow to get the inside scoop on what it takes to become a news reporter. In this camp, you will conduct your own interviews and compose exciting stories for Barstow News. You will learn the fundamentals of writing news, sports and opinion articles, then polish your pieces for publication. Come join campers who are the first to know all the exciting things happening all over Summer at Barstow.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Scott Guldin§

Move over Garfield and Snoopy, Summer at Barstow is taking over the funnies. Get imaginative and get laughing as you create the “Sunday Paper” comics using digital techniques. Using advanced computer skills and programs you will get to create your very own comic strips. You will explore Manga (Japanese anime comics) and American comics. Put your creativity to the test and get your friends and family to laugh.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Meredith DuPree‡

Computer Craze June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 30–July 3. . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

Biological Bonanza June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Calling all future scientists. Since biology is the study of life, we will explore all kinds of living things. Did you know that bacteria is alive? We will test locations around camp for bacteria as well as see how cooking effects bacterial content of meat. What about things that were alive but have died? We will dissect sheep organs and look at cells under a microscope. When exploring life, the possibilities are endless.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

STEM

June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

Escape the summer heat and get into the crazy world of computers. You will use an assortment of productivity software, reading programs, math learning tools and problem-solving games on our tablets, using programs such as KidPix, Logical Journey of the Zoombinis and more. Be amazed when you get into the computer craze.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Chris Huggard‡

Instructor: Caroline Kill

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Crazy Chemistry & Other Matters

Insectopia

June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

Get ready to make the largest chemical reaction, race the fastest liquid and create your very own Cartesian Diver. There's always time for some “egg”-citing experiments as we explore the states of matter. Tabletop Bubbles? Window Pane Bubbles? Find out about these along with the challenge of making an outdoor soap bubble ten times the size of a basketball. GAME ON. GOGGLES ON. COME ON.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructors: Dana Atwood-Blaine and Damon Roberts

CSI Barstow June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Do you love the exciting world of Crime Scene Investigation? As a CSI Barstow camper, you will use a combination of deductive reasoning, problem-solving and crime lab fundamentals. Learn the latest techniques to solving puzzling mysteries. Join us for a week of hands-on activities as we “process the evidence.”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Jeffery Psota‡

BUGS! Yes, BUGS! Do you love to collect, observe and learn about insects? In this class, you will learn about the life cycles of butterflies and bees while studying the body parts and behaviors of many different kinds of bugs. You will “see” like bugs and create giant new bugs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Brooke Thompson§

LEGO Mindstorms June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 (I) June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 (I) June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 (II) June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 (II) June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . Grades 4–8 (III) June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . Grades 4–8 (Animal Ed.) Robots are taking over Summer at Barstow. Come join this camp where lego is taken to a whole new level of fun. Build real robots that move on their own and obey your every command. You will also design, construct and program them so they work for you. Bring your inventive ideas as you prepare to embark on a one-of-a-kind science experience with robots. You must complete Mindstorms I to enroll in II, and Mindstorms I and II to enroll in III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160

Geocaching 101

Instructor: Karen Vaughn‡

June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

LEGO WeDo Robotics

Join in a high-tech, hide-n-seek adventure. Geocaching combines the thrill of scavenger hunting with the physical challenges of hiking and the fun of gift exchange. Using a gps unit and a compass, you will learn about latitude/longitude and geographic positioning satellites. You will also explore your surroundings, find several geocaches and create your own treasure boxes to hide for other geocachers.. . . . . . . . . . . . $175 Instructor: Dana Atwood-Blaine

June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 (I) June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 (I) June 30–July 3. . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 (I) July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 (II) Get a head start on lego Mindstorms and vex Robotics in lego WeDo. You will get a hands-on introduction to robotics building lego models featuring working motors and sensors. You will practice programming the robots’ sounds and movements while making them obey your every command. You may decide to build wild animals, adventure stories, amazing mechanisms and interactive soccer matches. You must complete lego WeDo I to enroll in II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160

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Instructor: Matt Thurman§ § The Barstow School faculty & coaches ‡ Summer at Barstow veteran instructor

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH continued. . . . LEGOLAND legoland June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 legoland – Build Pink June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 legoland – City Edition July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 legoland – Fantasy NEW Section. June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 legoland – The Hobbit NEW Section. June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 legoland – Star Wars June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 legoland – Superheroes NEW Section. June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 If you love building with lego bricks, this is the camp for you. Using an endless supply of lego bricks, you will learn to build castles, cars, buildings and more. You will also be challenged to design your own unique masterpieces. Campers will receive awards such as most creative, most elaborate and most imaginative. Come get lost in lego.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructors: Ted Conn‡, Mallory Forst§ and Kenneth Van Pelt‡

STEM

Math Fanatics June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–2 June 30–July 3. . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–4 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5–6 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–2 Students who enjoy math are invited to explore math in new and exciting ways. In this camp, we will focus on a different area of math each day and do enrichment activities covering what students already have learned. The math activities are challenging and packed with fun. Students will leave class with strong math problem solving and logic skills, as well as some cool, creative projects and even a tasty math treat.. . . . . . . . $145 Instructors: Anna Byler‡ and Megan Hickman‡

Math on Your Menu June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 “Waiter? May I please have a number two and a number 10?” With Math on Your Menu you will explore math and relate it to everyday things. Learn to stay within a budget. Set up your own restaurant or store and have other campers order and shop for food. Through creative application campers will use various math concepts including: addition, subtraction, money, measurement, fractions, number concept and patterns. Come hungry for math.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Megan Hickman‡

Movie Makers June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Lights, camera, action. Have you wanted to write a script, star in a movie or direct fascinating scenes? This is your chance to do all three. Enter the life of a movie star or film director. In this camp you will write a script, create the storyboard, film and act in your own movie. By the end of the week, you will have your own DVD to take home and enjoy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165 Instructor: Minnie Beechner‡

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Photo Phrenzy

Rocketry

June 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 June 30–July 3. . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

June 2–6 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 July 21–25. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

Do your pictures need a little more pizzazz? Join this camp to learn all about taking great photographs. You will learn how the f-stops and shutter speeds in your camera control how your pictures look. By the end of the week you will have explored many elements of photography and have produced a phenomenal portfolio to take home. Digital cameras will be provided, but you may bring your own. Come join the phrenzy.. $145

We have liftoff. This is the camp where rockets rule. Propel yourself into this camp where you will investigate simple hydraulics as you build and launch balloon/string rockets and water- and air-powered bottle rockets. Join other campers as you experiment and learn everything there is to know about space shuttle launching. Come prepared to transform into a rocket scientist and blastoff into rocketry fun.. . . . . . . . . . . . $150 Instructor: Jeffery Psota‡

Instructor: Chris Williams‡

Project Scientist June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

Science Everywhere June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

All great scientists need great science experiences. Campers will be transformed into honorary scientists for the week. They will learn the secrets of bananas, work with the world’s largest trash bag, discover ways to crush pop cans and make different kinds of slime. Polyacrylates will also make an appearance this week as well as a magic show. Campers will even look at the secrets locked away in a penny.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

In this camp you will be transformed into a scientist who learns how to make observations and measure temperature, mass and volume. As a scientist you will use magiscopes to observe the micro world as well as research what is living outside in the ground. Learning how to clean pennies, grow crystals and race clay boats are only a few of the awesome things you get to do during this fun-filled week. You will earn your lab coat after this week, while having a whole new scientific view of the world.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

Instructors: Dana Atwood-Blaine and Betsy Lawrence

Instructor: Anna Byler‡

Project Volcanoes

Space Out

July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8

June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3

Come be a volcanologist. Learn how the earth works from the inside out. What makes volcanoes erupt? How do scientists identify and classify rocks? What do plate tectonics and frosting have in common? Can you simulate an earthquake using a Slinky? Become a scientist by using your hands to discover and investigate, your mind to ask questions and your resources to reach conclusions. It’s time to erupt into the world of volcanoes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145 Instructor: Jeffery Psota‡

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Do you ever look up at the stars and wonder just what is up there? Come explore the final frontier in a camp sure to excite, entertain and educate. You will perform science activities, including exploring the sun and discovering what solar energy is all about. Have fun launching Estes rockets and trying space food. You will experience a space invasion using books and stories, art and cooking.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

STEM

Instructors: Mary Banholzer and April Cremer‡

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH continued. . . . Star Wars June 30–July 3. . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1–3 Can’t get enough Star Wars? The saga continues in the Summer at Barstow galaxy where r2-d2, c-3po, Chewbacca, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi and all of your Star Wars friends are waiting for you to arrive. Spend the week exploring space and discovering Star Wars through projects, games, food, movie clips and more. You will make a light saber, a Yoda, General Grievous, Admiral Akbar puppet or a space slug toy. May the force be with you. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

VEX Robotics June 2–6 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 (I) June 9–13 . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 (I) June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 (II) July 7–11 . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 (II) July 14–18 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00–12:00. . . . . . . Grades 4–8 (III) Join Barstow’s robotics coach as you learn the ins and outs of creating, building and programming robots. Learn how to program your robots to play a game all by themselves. Parents are invited Friday to watch as you compete in several exciting matches where strategy, design and skill come together to create champions. Get ready to see if you are up for the challenge. You must complete vex I to enroll in vex II, and vex I and II to enroll in vex III.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160 Instructor: Gavin Wood§

Instructor: Ted Conn‡

Your World, Your Game

Strategic Gaming June 30–July 3. . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Do you enjoy games where you can outmaneuver, outsmart and outlast your opponents for the win? Do you think you’re a genius of strategy and tactics, or do you need to improve your game? This class offers you the opportunity to put your thinking skills, cunning and resolve to the test. Offering a myriad of games in several genres throughout the week, including board, card and war games (sorry, no video games), you’ll soon be a master of the gaming table.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145

June 16–20. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 June 23–27. . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3:30 . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–8 Enter the hybrid world of augmented reality. Using GPS and/or QR codes, you can develop a world where virtual characters, items and media interact with physical space. Create and play your own mobile games, tours and interactive stories. You will play and develop games on a user-friendly, open-source platform that you can access after camp. This new camp is sure to bring out the gamer in you.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160 Instructor: Dana Atwood-Blaine

Instructor: Ted Conn‡

STEM

2014 Camp Catalog

Summer at Barstow Office

Dan Mc Nickle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Eva Gryszowka. . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. Director of Programs Ashley Haase. . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. Director of Operations Lindsay Zimmerman. . . . Asst. Director of TA Program

summer@barstowschool.org 816-277-0445 This catalog is published annually in January. Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this catalog is accurate and up to date at the time of publication. Please visit www.barstowschool.org/summer for the most up to date information, policy details, corrections and additional camps.

The Barstow School Administration

Shane A. Foster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head of School Judith Yount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Head of School & Head of Lower School Kate Bradley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head of Middle School Liz Bartow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head of Upper School

Catalog Todd Race. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design Mallory Forst, Minka Foster, Annie Grabowsky ’14, Todd Race. . . . . . . . Photography

Instructor Key The Barstow School faculty & coaches ‡ Summer at Barstow veteran instructor §

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