Summer at the Academy 2016

EXPLORE

MORE. Summer at the Academy

JUMP IN EXPLORE. CREATE. DISCOVER. PREPARE. We are excited to provide a wide variety of classes to help enlighten, excite and energize you for the summer. We offer everything from art classes to sports camps, from math and reading classes to computer courses. Some classes are for credit, some for enrichment, some for remediation and some just for fun. We hope you find your time with us both rewarding and enjoyable this summer. General registration begins April 6 (Class of 2017 seniors may register early on April 5). Please go to TrinityChristian. org/ summer to register. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call me at 972.931.8325, ext. 3114.

Steve Mercer

DIRECTOR OF SUMMER PROGRAMS

Trinity Christian Academy is an independent, coeducational school, which offers Christian families and their children a demanding college preparatory curriculum within a Christian community committed to integrating biblical faith and learning. The school desires to educate and develop the whole person for the glory of God by helping equip each student to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and to become a faithful disciple of Him.

How to register

Registration is online only. Please go to TrinityChristian.org/summer and follow the instructions for registration and payment. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We reserve the right to cancel any class that is under-subscribed.

Refund policy

Refunds are made only in the event that a course is canceled, or, in the case of a withdrawal for illness, 75 percent of the course fee will be refunded.

What’s inside

To help you locate classes appropriate to your student’s age, we’ve organized the courses into the following categories: Lower School Middle School Upper School Upper School Technology Athletics Adults are welcome in many of our classes, as well.

Academic credit

Students desiring credit for high school courses should discuss certification with their home schools before enrolling at Trinity. A final report of work and grades will be sent to parents and to the schools concerned.

Conduct

We expect students to uphold the traditions of an academic community in which all members accept their responsibilities of honesty, integrity and proper behavior. We reserve the right to dismiss any student who does not conform to these laws of behavior. In the event of dismissal, no refund will be issued, nor will credit be given for course work.

Dress code

Summer is a time to dress casually. However, we expect that students’ attire will reflect a sense of good taste. Shorts, t-shirts and jeans are acceptable.

Location

Trinity Christian Academy is located in far north Dallas at the intersection of Sojourn and Addison roads. The address is 17001 Addison Road. Our phone number is 972.931.8325. Notice of nondiscriminatory policy for students

Trinity Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.

COURSE CALENDAR WEEK AT A GLANCE WEEK 1: MAY 31–JUNE 3 (T–F) ATHLETICS Girls Athletic Development Section 1 (T–F) MS Boys Athletic Development Section 1 (T–F) US Boys Athletic Development Section 1 (T–F) Trojan Baseball Camp Section 1 (T–F) Cross Country Section 1 (T & Th) Little Trojan Volleyball Camp Section 1 (T–F) MS Girls Volleyball Camp Section 1 (T–F)

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 8–9 a.m. 10 a.m.–noon 1–3 p.m.

WEEK 2: JUNE 6–10

LOWER SCHOOL Accelerated Math Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Accelerated Reader Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Drumset for Drummies I Section 1 (T & Th only) Fourth-Grade Training Camp Section 1 (T & Th only) Handmade Garden Pots Section 1 Handmade Garden Pots Section 2 Readers Theater Section 1 (2nd Grade)

10:30 a.m.–noon 9–10:30 a.m. 9–10:30 a.m. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 9–11 a.m. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 9–11 a.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Accelerated Math Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Accelerated Reader Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Drumset for Drummies II Section 1 (T & Th only) EV3 LEGO Robotics: Basic Programming Section 1 (M–Th) Handmade Garden Pots Section 1 Handmade Garden Pots Section 2 Study Skills & Memory Magic Section 1 Latin 1A Section 1 (3 Weeks) Musical Theater Workshop: The Sound of Music Section 1 Singing & Acting Audition Workshop Section 1

2:30–4:30 p.m. 12:30–2:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–noon 9–11 a.m. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 10:30 a.m.–noon 9:30 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 10 a.m.–noon

UPPER SCHOOL Bug Camp Section 1 (M–Th) Bug Camp Section 2 (M–Th) College Application Essay Writing Workshop Section 1 Drumset for Drummies II Section 1 (T & Th only) Freshman Summer Reading: The Tale of Troy Section 1 (M–Th) Freshman Summer Reading: The Tale of Troy Section 2 (M–Th) Handmade Garden Pots Section 1 Handmade Garden Pots Section 2 Health Section 1 (2 Weeks) Health Section 2 (2 Weeks) Intro to Business Graphic Design (Honors) Section 1 Junior Summer Reading: The Scarlet Letter Section 1 Senior Summer Reading: Life of Pi Section 1

9–11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 9–11 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–noon 9–11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 9–11 a.m. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 8 a.m.–noon 12:45–4:45 p.m. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 10 a.m.–noon 1–3 p.m.

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Here’s an easy-to-follow calendar, showing all the summer classes week by week. You can find full course descriptions, days/times and fees for each class on pages 7–22.

ATHLETICS Girls Athletic Development Section 2 (M–Th) US Boys Athletic Development Section 2 (M–Th) Cross Country Section 2 (T & Th) MS Trojan Football Camp Section 1 TCA Summer Tennis Camp Section 1 MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 1 (T & Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 1 (T & Th)

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 8–9 a.m. 10 a.m.–noon 8:30–10:30 a.m. 4–5:30 p.m. 5:30–7 p.m.

WEEK 3: JUNE 13–17 LOWER SCHOOL Accelerated Math Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Accelerated Reader Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Art Camp Section 1 Art Camp Section 2 Cheerleading Camp Section 1 (3rd–4th Grade) Cheerleading Camp Section 2 (1st–2nd Grade) Drill Team Camp Section 1 (1st–2nd Grade) Drill Team Camp Section 2 (3rd–4th Grade) Drumset for Drummies I Section 2 (T & Th only) Jumpstart into Kindergarten Section 1 Multiplication Mania Section 1 (T & Th only) Paint Your Own Pet Section 1 Readers’ Theater Section 2 (3rd Grade) Sky Ranch Launch Camp Section 1

10:30 a.m.–noon 9–10:30 a.m. 9–11 a.m. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 9–10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–noon 9–10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–noon 9–10:30 a.m. 9 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–noon 2–4 p.m. 9–11 a.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Accelerated Math Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Accelerated Reader Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Drumset for Drummies II Section 2 (T & Th only) Latin 1A Section 1 (3 Weeks) Musical Theater Workshop: The Sound of Music Section 2 Paint Your Own Pet Section 1 Sky Ranch Launch Camp Section 1

2:30–4:30 p.m. 12:30–2:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.–noon 9:30 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 2–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL Bug Camp Section 3 (M–Th) Drumset for Drummies II Section 2 (T & Th only) Freshman Summer Reading: The Tale of Troy Section 3 (M–Th) Health Section 1 (2 Weeks) Health Section 2 (2 Weeks) Intro to Multimedia Section 1 Intro to Web Page Design (Honors) Section 1

9–11 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–noon 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 8 a.m.–noon 12:45–4:45 p.m. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

ATHLETICS Girls Athletic Development Section 3 (M–Th) MS Boys Athletic Development Section 2 (M–Th) US Boys Athletic Development Section 3 (M–Th) Cross Country Section 3 (T & Th) Girls Soccer Camp Section 1 TCA Summer Tennis Camp Section 2 MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 2 (T & Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 2 (T & Th)

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 8–9 a.m. 8–10:30 a.m. 8:30–10:30 a.m. 4–5:30 p.m. 5:30–7 p.m.

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WEEK 4: JUNE 20–24

WEEK 5: JUNE 27–JULY 1

LOWER SCHOOL Accelerated Math Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Accelerated Reader Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Baking Bootcamp Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Jr. Meteorologist Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Beginning Minecraft Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Little Robot Mechanic Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Young Scientist Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Master Minecraft Coder Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Deep Space Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet Section 1 Fourth-Grade Training Camp Section 2 (T & Th only) Girls Spa Make ’n Take Section 1 Jumpstart into Kindergarten Section 2 Keyboarding Section 1 Silly Sewn Somethings Section 1 Sky Ranch Launch Camp Section 2

10:30 a.m.–noon 9–10:30 a.m. 9–11 a.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 2–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–noon 9–11 a.m. 9–11 a.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Accelerated Math Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Accelerated Reader Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Baking Bootcamp Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Master Minecraft Coder Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Deep Space Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet Section 1 Girls Spa Make ’n Take Section 1 Keyboard FUNdamentals (Beginning Band ) Section 1 (T & Th) Keyboard FUNdamentals (Intermediate ) Section 1 (T & Th) Keyboarding for Middle School Students Section 1 (M–Th) Latin 1A Section 1 (3 Weeks) Musical Theater Workshop: The Sound of Music Section 3 Silly Sewn Somethings Section 1 Sky Ranch Launch Camp Section 2 Textile Jewelry Making Section 1

2:30–4:30 p.m. 12:30–2:30 p.m. 9–11 a.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 2–4 p.m. 9–10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–noon 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 9:30 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9–11 a.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL Health Section 3 (2 Weeks) Health Section 4 (2 Weeks) Intro to Spreadsheet Design Intro to Web Page Programming (Honors) Textile Jewelry Making

8 a.m.–noon 12:45–4:45 p.m. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

ATHLETICS Girls Athletic Development Section 4 (M–Th) MS Boys Athletic Development Section 3 (M–Th) US Boys Athletic Development Section 4 (M–Th) Trojan Baseball Camp Section 2 (M–Th) LS Trojan Boys Basketball Camp Section 1 MS Trojan Boys Basketball Camp Section 1 (M–Th) Cross Country Section 4 (T & Th) MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 3 (T & Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 3 (T & Th)

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 9 a.m.–noon 1–4 p.m. 8–9 a.m. 4–5:30 p.m. 5:30–7 p.m.

LOWER SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Little Scientist Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Grossology Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Jolly Roger Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Young Physician Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Robot Mechanic Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Special Effects Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Video Game Maker Section 1 Multiplication Mania Section 2 (T & Th only)

9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–noon

MIDDLE SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Robot Mechanic Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Special Effects Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Video Game Maker Section 1 Keyboard FUNdamentals (Beginning Band ) Section 2 (T & Th) Keyboard FUNdamentals (Intermediate ) Section 2 (T & Th) Seminar for Creative Writing Section 1 Success in MS Writing Section 1 (5th–6th grade) Success in MS Writing Section 2 (7th–8th grade)

9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9–10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–noon 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 9–11 a.m. 2–4 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL Health Section 3 (2 Weeks) Health Section 4 (2 Weeks) Intro to Digital Graphic Mural Painting Section 1 Intro to Outdoor Mural Painting Section 1 Sophomore Summer Reading: Candide Section 1 Sophomore Summer Reading: Candide Section 2

12:45–4:45 p.m. 12:45–4:45 p.m. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 9–11 a.m. 1–3 p.m.

ATHLETICS Girls Athletic Development Section 5 (M–Th) MS Boys Athletic Development Section 4 (M–Th) US Boys Athletic Development Section 5 (M–Th) Cross Country Section 5 (T & Th) MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 4 (T & Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 4 (T & Th)

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 8–9 a.m. 4–5:30 p.m. 5:30–7 p.m.

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WEEK 8: JULY 18–22

WEEK 6: JULY 4–8 ATHLETICS US Girls Athletic Development Section 6 (T–F) MS Boys Athletic Development Section 5 (T–F) US Boys Athletic Development Section 6 (T–F) MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 5 (T & Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 5 (T & Th)

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 4–5:30 p.m. 5:30–7 p.m.

WEEK 7: JULY 11–15

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LOWER SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Junior Chemist Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Beginning Minecraft Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Cosmos Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Stop-Motion Explosion Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Master Minecraft Coder Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Deep Space Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet Section 2 Cross Cheer Section 1 Cross Cheer Section 2

9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–noon 1:30–4:30 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Master Minecraft Coder Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Deep Space Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet Section 2 Math Bridges: Get Prepared for 7th-Grade Math Section 1 Math Bridges: Get Prepared for 8th-Grade Math Section 1 Multi-Percussion Orchestration Section 1 (T & Th)

9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9–11 a.m. 1–3 p.m. 10:30 a.m.–noon

UPPER SCHOOL Bug Camp Section 4 (M–Th) Freshman Summer Reading: The Tale of Troy Section 4 (M–Th) Health Section 5 (2 Weeks ) Health Section 6 (2 Weeks) Intro to Digital Photography Section 1 Mallet Madness Section 1 (T & Th) Multi-Percussion Orchestration Section 1 (T–Th)

9–11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 8 a.m.–noon 12:45–4:45 p.m. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 9–10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–noon

ATHLETICS Girls Athletic Development Section 7 (M–Th) MS Boys Athletic Development Section 6 (M–Th) US Boys Athletic Development Section 7 (M–Th) Cross Country Section 6 (T & Th) LS Lady Trojan Basketball Camp (M–Th) MS & US Lady Trojan Basketball Camp (M–Th) MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 6 (T & Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 6 (T & Th)

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 8–9 a.m. 9–11 a.m. noon–3 p.m. 4–5:30 p.m. 5:30–7 p.m.

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LOWER SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Little Engineer Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Grossology Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Jolly Roger Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Young Physician Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet Advanced Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Robot Mechanic Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Video Game Maker Section 2 “Son”shine Girls: Girls on a Mission Section 1

9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet Advanced Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Robot Mechanic Club SciKidz: Camp Video Game Maker Section 2 Multi-Percussion Orchestration Section 2 (T & Th)

9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 10:30 a.m.–noon

UPPER SCHOOL Health Section 5 (2 Weeks ) Health Section 6 (2 Weeks) Intro to Digital Photography Section 2 Mallet Madness Section 2 (T & Th) Multi-Percussion Orchestration Section 2 (T & Th)

8 a.m.–noon 12:45–4:45 p.m. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 9–10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–noon

ATHLETICS Girls Athletic Development Section 8 (M–Th) MS Boys Athletic Development Section 7 (M–Th) US Boys Athletic Development Section 8 (M–Th) Cross Country Section 7 (T & Th) Little Trojan Volleyball Camp Section 2 MS Girls Volleyball Camp Section 2 MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 7 (T & Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 7 (T & Th)

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 8–9 a.m. 10 a.m.–12 noon 1–3 p.m. 4–5:30 p.m. 5:30–7 p.m.

WEEK 9: JULY 25–29 LOWER SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Little Scientist Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Cosmos Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Little Robot Mechanic Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Young Scientist Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Junior Video Game Maker Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Special Effects Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Deep Space Section 3 “Hands-On” World Percussion Circle Section 1 (T–Th) Karate & Self Defense Camp Section 1

9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9–11 a.m. 9 a.m.–noon

MIDDLE SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Special Effects Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Deep Space Section 3 “Hands-On” World Percussion Circle Section 1 (T & Th) Karate & Self Defense Camp Section 1

9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9–11 a.m. 9 a.m.–noon

UPPER SCHOOL College Application Essay Writing Workshop Section 2 College Application Essay Writing Workshop Section 3 “Hands-On” World Percussion Circle Section 1 (T & Th) Junior Summer Reading: The Scarlet Letter Section 2 (M–Th) Sophomore Summer Reading: A Tale of Two Cities Section 1 Sophomore Summer Reading: A Tale of Two Cities Section 2

9–11 a.m. 1–3 p.m. 9–11 a.m. 9:30 a.m.–noon 9–11:30 a.m. 1–3:30 p.m.

ATHLETICS MS Boys Athletic Development Section 8 (M–Th)

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LOWER SCHOOL ACCELERATED MATH CLUB

CROSS CHEER CHEERLEADING CAMP!

Brush up on your skills or jump to the head of the class! The Accelerated Math Club provides group and individual lessons plus assignments designed to meet the specific needs of each student. A computerized test given the first day of class will determine each child’s individual ability and enable the coach to customize a program of study targeting his or her needs. Prizes are awarded to students who master math objectives and meet goals. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the first day for a brief orientation.

Give me an F - U - N! What’s that spell? FUN! That’s what all campers at Cross Cheer cheerleading camps will have as they are introduced to cheerleading in a Christ-centered atmosphere. Campers will learn basic cheer techniques, including motions, jumps, cheers, tumbling, stunting and a dance to music throughout the week. Girls are separated into teams (based on age) for personalized coaching and will develop a routine within that team for performance day. Crafts, snacks, games and interactive devotionals are interlaced throughout each camp day to make learning about cheerleading and Jesus a blast! Look forward to an end-of-camp performance the last 30 minutes of camp on Friday! To find out more information and to register for this camp go to www.CrossCheer.com.

Section 1: June 6–24 (MWF only, 3 weeks), 10:30 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 3–4 Fee: $140

Maximum enrollment is 15 students per session. Instructor: Cheryl Utley

ACCELERATED READER CLUB

Section 1: June 6–24 (MWF only, 3 weeks), 9–10:30 a.m. Entering grades: 2–4 Fee: $140

Summer reading can be fun! The Accelerated Reading Club provides group and individual lessons designed to make reading enjoyable, while increasing comprehension, developing skills and building vocabulary. A computerized test given the first day of class will determine each child’s individual reading range and enable the coach to help students select books based on ability and interest. Prizes are awarded to students who earn points and meet reading goals. WARNING—Research shows students who do not read during the summer months experience learning loss! Parents are encouraged to attend the first day for a brief orientation.

Maximum enrollment is 15 students per session. Instructor: Cheryl Utley

ART CAMP

Section 1: June 13–17, 9–11 a.m. Section 2: June 13–17, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Entering grades: K–4 Fee: $155 (includes all supplies)

Come experience a fun, exploratory learning experience including painting, drawing, collage, and printmaking. Please indicate t-shirt size on the registration form.

Enrollment is limited to 18 students. Instructor: Adria Warner

BAKING BOOT CAMP

Section 1: June 20–24, 9–11 a.m. Entering grades: 4–8 Fee: $155 (includes all supplies)

Would you like to have some basic training in baking? Come bake with us for a week, as we share tips and teach you the basics of baking cookies, cakes, cupcakes, muffins, brownies, bread, etc. You will leave with your own personalized apron, basic baking supplies and a cookbook full of recipes you learned during the week, as well as new ones to try.

Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructors: Joanna Hayden and Brandie Rodgers

Section 1: July 11–15, 9 a.m.–noon, entering grades: PreK–K Section 2: July 11–15, 1:30–4:30 p.m., entering grades: K–5 Fee: $155 (includes t-shirt & crafts)

Instructors: Cross Cheer coaching staff

CHEERLEADING!

Section 1: June 13–17, 9–10:30 a.m., entering grades: 3–4 Section 2: June 13–17, 10:30 a.m.–noon, entering grades: 1–2 Fee: $115 (includes t-shirt)

Come spend a SPIRIT-filled week with the varsity cheerleaders and learn some of the awesome skills they do at games and pep rallies. Learn cheers, chants, jumps, stunts and a routine to music. Participants will perform what they learn during Little Trojan week of the varsity football season. Parents will see all the new skills campers learn at the show-off performance for both the cheerleading and drill team camps on Friday of camp from noon to 12:30 p.m. You will also perform either at the Pep Rally (grades 1–2) or on the field (grades 3–4) during Little Trojan Week in the fall! New material is taught each summer! NOTE: Please bring a water bottle and a snack if you are participating in both the cheerleading and drill team camps. We take care of getting the girls safely to Drill Team Camp if they are attending both.

Instructors: Olivia Pyle and the varsity cheerleaders

DRILL TEAM: JAZZ IT UP WITH THE TROJANETTES! Section 1: June 13–17, 9–10:30 a.m., entering grades: 1–2 Section 2: June 13–17, 10:30 a.m.–noon, entering grades: 3–4 Fee: $115 (includes t-shirt and poms)

5, 6, 7, 8—Jazz it up with the Trojanettes! Come spend an exciting fun-filled week dancing, playing games and participating in a short Bible study every day with the Trojanettes! Learn a fun dance routine with your very own pom-poms that you will get to keep after you perform in the fall! There will be a technique clinic where you can learn to kick like the big Trojanettes! Parents can see all your new dance moves at the show-off performance for both the drill team and cheerleading camps on Friday, June 17, at the end of camp from noon to 12:30 p.m. You will also perform either at the Pep Rally (grades 1–2) or on the field (grades 3–4) during Little Trojan Week in the fall! New material is taught each summer! NOTE: Please bring a water bottle and a snack if you are participating in the back-to-back drill team and cheerleading camps. We take care of getting the girls safely to Cheer Camp if they are attending both camps.

Instructors: Sandi Peoples and the Trojanettes

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DRUM SET FOR DRUMMIES I (Beginner to Intermediate)

Section 1: June 7 & 9 (T & Th only), 9–10:30 a.m. Section 2: June 14 & 16 (T & Th only), 9–10:30 a.m. Entering grades: K–5 Fee: $50

Ever play “Rock Band” and wish you could play real drums? Now, you can! Enroll in the beginning drum set class and learn the actual components that make up the instrument, coordination, dexterity, counting and timing skills, drum “fills” and grooves that cover many genres of music, including, but not limited to, rock, pop, country, jazz, Latin, samba, etc.

Enrollment limited to 10 students. Instructor: John Gurke

FOURTH-GRADE TRAINING CAMP

Section 1: June 7 & 9 (T & Th only), 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Section 2: June 21 & 23 (T & Th only), 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Entering grade: 4 (TCA students only) Fee: $140

Get fired up for fourth grade! In just two days of camp you’ll get a taste of all the things that make fourth grade at TCA special – KTCA, carpool duty, Bonus Bucks, the Fourth-Grade Store and more! Train for KTCA and be ready to broadcast the first few weeks of school. Homework, tests and projects will be introduced, and you’ll have a chance to sample each. Learn how to organize your notebook, keep your bank account in order and avoid SNURKS! You’ll earn Bonus Bucks and have money in your fourth-grade bank account before school even begins! Best of all, you’ll make new friends and meet people who will be in your class. This course is strongly recommended for students new to TCA. Open to students entering TCA fourth grade only.

Maximum enrollment is 15 students. Instructors: Cheryl Utley and Laurie Dickens

GIRLS SPA MAKE ’N TAKE Section 1: June 20–24, 2–4 p.m. Entering grades: 4–8 Fee: $175 (includes all supplies)

Totally natural and perfectly pure, who can resist a week of pampering with the girls! Learn some creative, safe ways to use 100% pure essential oils while making a variety of products your body will love—lotion, lip balm, hand sanitizer, hand soap, face wash and even a delectable sugar scrub you could eat! You can create your own scents with dozens of choices! Top it off with refreshing spa water, chocolate and a relaxing facial!

Enrollment is limited to 12 girls. Instructor: Adria Warner

HANDMADE GARDEN POTS Section 1: June 6–10, 9–11 a.m. Section 2: June 6–10, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Entering grades: K–12 Fee: $155 (includes all supplies)

Create your own forms and designs to make beautifully ornate or harmoniously simple garden pots—great as a series for succulents or fewer for larger plants. Pots will not be glazed but can be later painted or stained. They will be available for pick up the following week.

Enrollment is limited to 10 students. Instructor: Adria Warner

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“HANDS-ON” WORLD PERCUSSION CIRCLE (Beginner to Advanced) Section 1: July 26 & 28 (T & Th only), 9–11 a.m. Entering grades: K–12 Fee: $50

Take a tour of Brazil, Africa and Latin America through the language of drum. “Hands-On” will communicate through the art of music and hand drumming by learning to perform on tribal drums of these cultures. The course will arrange students in a “drum circle” and teach them how to perform in an ensemble setting by listening, participating and performing simultaneously with other young musicians, from the beginner and/or hobbyist to the serious world percussionist. Drums will include djembe, cajon, doumbek, darbuka, congas, bongos, timbales, pandeiro, caixa drum, etc.

Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Instructor: John Gurke

JUMP START INTO KINDERGARTEN Section 1: June 13–17, 9 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 20–24, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grade: TCA Kindergarten Fee: $165

Do you want your child to be confident, happy, eager and ready to be a kindergartener? Then “jump start” your child’s school year now! This class is tailor-made for all TCA incoming kindergarten students! It will help prepare children by giving them a taste of the fun things we do in kindergarten, by helping them to see that they can “do school” at TCA, by allowing them to meet new friends and by making it so they can hardly wait for August to come. Sign up today!

Enrollment is limited to 16 students per section. Instructors: Candace Redden and Shelley Hill

KARATE AND SELF-DEFENSE CAMP Section 1: July 25–29, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 1–6 Fee: $215

Karate kids will get a kick out of this summer camp! Are your kids looking for something to do during the summer? Wouldn’t it be great if they could use this time to stay active, have fun, learn valuable life skills and get some quality karate training? With Chamberlain Studios Karate Camp they can! Chamberlain Studios karate camps are rooted in the 3 Steps to a Great Kid character program, which centers on training with our highly skilled black belt instructors in fundamental martial arts skills, drills and activities. Your kids will walk away each day tired and happy from the fun activities, and you may find your life a little easier, as the students earn stripes on their belts by doing activities and chores at home. Join us for this terrific summer camp in 2016! Custom uniforms are optional and can be purchased from the camp director for $35. Chamberlain Studios website is www.DallasKenpo.com.

Instructors: Chamberlain Studio

KEYBOARDING

Section 1: June 20–23 (M–Th), 9–11 a.m. Entering grades: 2–4 Fee: $115

Wondering how you are going to improve your keyboarding skills before Middle School? Remember, fifth graders will be expected to type 20 WPM with 95% accuracy. And by seventh grade, the expectation goes up to 30 WPM with 95% accuracy. Here is your chance for some one-on-one coaching with Mrs. Moore. In this class, you will play NEW keyboarding games and get tips and tricks that will help you speed up your keyboarding and increase your accuracy. This is a great opportunity for students who have had little to no typing classes, as well as for students who have been learning keyboarding but want to improve speed and accuracy.

Instructor: Jennifer Moore

MULTIPLICATION MANIA!

Section 1: June 14 & 16 (T & Th only), 9 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 28 & 30 (T & Th only), 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 3–4 Fee: $115

Accurate and automatic recall of math facts is one of the greatest indicators of success in elementary mathematics. If you are just beginning to learn the facts or you’re ready to master them, join us for two fun-filled days of multiplication mania! We’ll use a wide variety of hands-on activities, sports and games that make mastering multiplication a breeze. Please bring a water bottle and snack each day.

Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Cheryl Utley

PAINT YOUR OWN PET

Section 1: June 13–17, 2–4 p.m. Entering grades: 4–8 Fee: $155 (includes all supplies)

Do you absolutely love your pet? Then bring a picture of your favorite family animal (or one you wish you had), and I’ll help you create a one-of-a-kind lasting memory! You’ll learn some basic painting techniques while employing different styles from expressive or abstract to realistic.

Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Adria Warner

READERS THEATER

Section 1: June 6–10, entering grade 2, 9–11 a.m. Section 2: June 13–17, entering grade 3, 9–11 a.m. Fee: $115

SILLY SEWN SOMETHINGS Section 1: June 20–24, 9–11 a.m. Entering grades: 2–6 Fee: $175 (includes all supplies)

From pillows to puppets, you will have “sew” much fun making something special to play with, sleep with or just enjoy! Whether you have little or lots of sewing experience, this class will teach the basics and help you fashion something scary or sweet, but stuffed with love!

Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Adria Warner

SKY RANCH LAUNCH CAMP Section 1: June 13–17, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: June 20–24, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Entering grades: K–5 Fee: $269

Sky Ranch Christian Camps is bringing all the fun, discovery and growth of a week of day camp to TCA. Our staff of highly trained, Christian counselors will interact with your child in a week of purposeful play. Each day will include six separate activities to provide a variety of new experiences for your child. Giant inflatables, crazy sports with a camp twist, arts and crafts, team-building games, Bible exploration and tons of creative fun will leave your child begging for a camp experience all summer long. Please bring a sack lunch and drink.

Enrollment is limited to 75 campers per week. Please register for Launch Camp through Sky Ranch at http://skyranch.org/launch-camp/. Instructors: Sky Ranch Counselors

“SON”SHINE GIRLS – GIRLS ON A MISSION Section 1: July 18–22, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Entering grades: 1–4 Fee: $175

As “special agents doing God’s work,” we will learn how we can make a difference in the world. Each day, girls will receive a “top secret” mission that will provide hands-on opportunities to help those in need both locally and worldwide. There will also be several offsite events during the week. As we complete each mission, lives will be impacted through prayer and service. Sign up today!

Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Instructors: Candace Redden and Karen Smith

Students become excited and enthusiastic about reading when they are presented with the opportunity to participate in Readers Theater. Students will develop scripts, read in groups and practice using their voices to depict characters. They will have the opportunity to develop fluency and enhance comprehension. Come join the fun as we retell favorite stories and create props for our productions.

Instructor: Allison Lee

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Club SciKidz Dallas Club SciKidz Dallas introduces children to the mysteries of science through hands-on, engaging, make-and-take projects and experiments. Our mission is to get children excited about science and technology by providing a nurturing and educational environment, which allows them to develop the science process skills necessary to become productive citizens for the 21st century! We believe that science was NEVER this much fun! Please register for all Club Scientific camps at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

CAMP JR. CHEMIST

CAMP LITTLE SCIENTIST

Section 1: July 11–15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.) *Half-day camp available each section from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and no post-care)*

Ages: 4–5 Fee: $199 (half-day) or $255 (full-day) Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

It is time for glues, brews and goos! From our stockpile of hundreds of recipes and formulas, we have chosen our top favorite chemistry activities. Campers will love digging into and examining the results of these crazy chemical concoctions! In addition, campers will create several other wacky, wild and crazy concoctions. Campers will also realize the importance of measurement and sequencing, especially as they create some edible experiments! Sample projects: invisible ink, funny putty, magic bubble paint, and make-your-own chewing gum

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.) *Half-day camp available each section from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and no post-care)*

Ages: 4–5 Fee: $199 (half-day) or $255 (full-day) Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

This unique camp will offer an incredible collection of projects and experiments that will amuse and amaze your little scientist! By being involved with several hands-on activities, your child will explore the basic scientific ideas that play a role in everyday life. In addition, campers will create and experiment with several other projects in the course of the week. Campers will learn how the scientific method helps give us the answers to our many questions. Sample projects: glowing firefly, seashell necklace, slime creation and water-bottle rocketry

CAMP JR. METEOROLOGIST

CAMP BEGINNING MINECRAFT (NEW 2016!)

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.) *Half-day camp available each section from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and no post-care)*

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Section 1: June 20–24, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Ages: 4–5 Fee: $199 (half-day) or $255 (full-day) Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Campers discover why weather changes and will explore the different components that make up weather. Junior meteorologists will measure rainfall, build a cloud window, learn about weather instruments by tracking weather phenomena, design their own tornadoes, create “snow” during the summer and more! Sample Projects: sun prints, UV beads, a wind vane, anemometer and a very cool rain stick

CAMP LITTLE ENGINEER

Section 1: July 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.) *Half-day camp available each section from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and no post-care)*

Ages: 4–5 Fee: $199 (half-day) or $255 (full-day) Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Sir Isaac Newton never had this much fun! Campers will be immersed into our toymaker’s workshop as they construct and take home several different toy projects during the week. Each project will teach an important physical property. In addition, campers will learn why certain shapes are so strong. Sample projects: pocket rocket, sponge-ball slingshot, marshmallow shooter and snap circuit boards

Section 1: June 27–July 1, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 25–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Section 1: June 20–24, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 11–15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Ages: 6–8 Fee: $255 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Minecraft is a block-building sandbox game with no set rules, where you can build anything you can possibly imagine. Campers learn how to work as a team as they take on the realworld jobs of programmer, game designer, artist, and architect. Learn how to work in the survival mode and the creative mode of the game, where your camper’s imagination can run wild! What kind of adventure you choose will be up to you! This camp is for beginners and those already playing the game. All campers are required to have a Minecraft™ account for this class. Purchase a standard account and desktop version of Minecraft™ ($26.95) at minecraft.net/store. Campers should bring their account logins when they come to camp.

CAMP COSMOS

Section 1: July 11–15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 25–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Ages: 6–8 Fee: $255 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Is there a future rocket scientist in your family? If so, he or she should join us as we race across the Milky Way with our exciting astronomy experiments and projects! Campers will explore all things related to our solar system in this cosmic adventure. This is the camp that your child will be talking about for a long time! Sample projects: rocket construction, using solar glasses, constructing and using a star finder, building a telescope and launching a rocket

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CAMP GROSSOLOGY

CAMP JR. VIDEO GAME MAKER

Section 1: June 27–July 1, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Section 1: July 25–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Ages: 6–8 Fee: $255 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Ages: 6–8 Fee: $255 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Campers will discover the science behind loads of horribly fantastic experiments! Projects focus on blood, bones, and body bits. This is science with the squishy bits left in it! In addition, grossologists will indulge in many other silly, sickening body experiments that are sure to leave even the most seasoned scientist saying “yuck!” Sample projects: bulging bag of brains, simulated snot, baby diaper dissection and eyeball acrobatics

Unleash your child’s imagination! Your camper will learn how to program click and drag video games that are designed for 6- to 8-year-olds. With a little practice, campers will be able to design their ideal video games with just a few clicks of a mouse. Campers will create several uniquely playable games without needing any prior programming knowledge or artistic skills.

CAMP STOP-MOTION EXPLOSION (NEW 2016!) Section 1: July 11–15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

CAMP JOLLY ROGER

Ages: 6–8 Fee: $255 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Section 1: June 27–July 1, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Ages: 6–8 Fee: $255 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Arrrrrrrg! Welcome, me hearties! Join us as we sail away on our pirate adventure and explore the crystal blue oceans searching for sea life, gold, gems and maybe even some buried treasure. Oceanography was never this much fun! Sample projects: map making and orienteering, knot tying, shark-tooth necklace, building a model pirate ship

CAMP LITTLE ROBOT MECHANIC

Do you have a future filmmaker or director in your family? In this camp, your young filmmaker will learn the science of film and animation. Stop-motion animation is an incredibly fun, hands-on way to make amazing films using a variety of materials and objects such as clay, LEGO figures and other everyday materials. We provide campers with storyboard techniques, script writing help, set design ideas, lessons on character development and various film, lighting and special effects techniques. Campers will also learn how to use armature-based figures. If you are living with the next Steven Spielberg, your little director won’t want to miss this camp!

CAMP MASTER MINECRAFT CODER (NEW 2016!) Section 1: June 20–24, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 11–15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Section 1: June 20–24, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 25–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Ages: 9–12 Fee: $255 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Ages: 6–8 Fee: $255 + $45 lab fee Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

This camp is an introduction into the world of robotics. Campers will learn about the six simple machines and how they are incorporated into more complex machines. Each camper will work on a variety of projects in areas such as electricity, magnetism and construction. In addition, campers will work in the areas of observation, experimentation and trial and error. Sample projects: creating electric circuits, building a small, battery-powered car, building a personal robot

CAMP YOUNG PHYSICIAN

Minecraft is a block-building sandbox game with no set rules, where you can build anything you can possibly imagine. For veteran gamers, this camp will assist your survival and creativity as you learn to new strategies from the creators themselves. This camp is for those campers that have already been playing Minecraft. Campers learn how to make modifications and use Redstone to expand their creative abilities. All campers are required to have a Minecraft™ account for this class. Purchase a standard account and desktop version of Minecraft™ ($26.95) at minecraft.net/store. Campers should bring their account logins when they come to camp.

CAMP DEEP SPACE

Section 1: June 27–July 1, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Section 1: June 20–24, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 11–15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 3: July 25–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Ages: 6–8 Fee: $255 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Make NO bones about it; this camp is for the aspiring “young physician” in your family! Campers will learn that their bodies are comprised of miles of blood vessels, hundreds of muscles, many thousands of hairs, a furnace, a filter AND a fancy computer! Your young physician will really have a pulse on the human body with this camp. Sample projects: building a lung model, testing for germs, build a spinal column and skin prints

CAMP YOUNG SCIENTIST

Section 1: June 20–24, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 25–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Ages: 9–12 Fee: $255 + $49 lab fee Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Engaging does not even start to describe this camp, which combines solid fuel rocketry and LEGO® Robotics. This NXT-based space adventure is designed for use with LEGO® Mindstorm robots and software. Our program for the week provides everything needed to facilitate an exciting STEM-based RoboCamp. STEM stands for Science-TechnologyEngineering-Math and is a fundamental part of this camp by providing a hands-on, mindson environment. We will combine the LEGO® experience with Estes Rocket Labs as campers design and build their own rockets. When they are finished, they watch their rockets blast toward the stratosphere!

Ages: 6–8 Fee: $255 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Your budding scientist will have a blast learning about a variety of science topics in this engaging camp! This program is designed to cover a broad range of real life science topics such as: chemistry, biology, physics, basic rocketry and lab process skills. All activities meet or exceed the National Science Standards, so your child can be guaranteed a solid scientific foundation as he or she learns through these fun and exciting experiments. Sample projects: grow-beast experiment, wacky window paint, super bouncing balls, cosmic rockets, and diving submarines

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LOWER SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL |

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CAMP EMERGENCY VET

Section 1: June 20–24, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 11–15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Ages: 9–12 Fee: $255 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

This camp is a camper’s ticket to the world of veterinary medicine. Campers will meet practitioners in the field, as well as pet groomers and be involved with several hands-on experiments. Each camper will receive his or her very own medical kit! Sample topics: animal behavior, cancer research in animals, learning clinical procedures, preparation for a career in veterinary medicine, first aid, dentistry care and diseases and parasites.

CAMP EMERGENCY VET – ADVANCED Section 1: July 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Ages: 9–12 Fee: $255 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Before taking this camp, campers must have already taken our Camp Emergency Vet! This extension camp takes the investigation of veterinary medicine to a deeper level. We cover a broad range of topics including an extensive survey of animal anatomy featuring a comprehensive rat dissection, which includes neutering and suturing. Campers will spend a considerable time using the microscope as they study a variety of bacteria and parasites that prey on our favorite pets. Sample topics: rat neutering, suturing, using a hypodermic needle, bacteria and parasites, broken bones, dissection, blood smears, and microscopy skills

CAMP ROBOT MECHANIC

Section 1: June 27–July 1, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Ages: 9–12 Cost: $255 + $45 lab fee Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Your robotics lover will learn about the science of robotics, with information on famous inventors, major innovations, breakthroughs and advances in robot history. Newton’s Laws will be emphasized all week, and each camper will receive and work on three robot kits. This year, we are featuring the Robotic Arm Edge and our new 7-in-1 Solar Powered Robot Fleet Kit. Campers will be able to take home their robots at week’s end. Campers will also learn how to solder, a skill that is a must for anyone interested in robotics or electronics!

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CAMP SPECIAL EFFECTS

Section 1: June 27–July 1, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 25–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Ages: 9–12 Fee: $255 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

This was the first camp ever offered by Club SciKidz! Newly revised and more exciting than ever, campers learn the science behind Hollywood’s special effects. Activities will demonstrate concepts related to light, sound, perception, illusion and model building. Campers will also learn various special effect make-up techniques, working with the same materials used by professional make-up artists to simulate cuts, bruises, artificial blood, and old age. All campers will create (and take home!) a movie using techniques in Claymation and Stop-Motion Animation. Lessons include plot development, story boarding, set building, filming and sound effects. If there is a future movie director living in your house, this is the camp for your child!

CAMP VIDEO GAME MAKER

Section 1: June 27–July 1, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Ages: 9–12 Fee: $255 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Campers will start with our special Video Game Creation program, designed for the absolute beginner. If your child is an aspiring game maker with no idea where to start, this is a great place to start. The software uses a “shooter-style” game engine; therefore, it is ideal for making shooting games. For returning campers and those campers who master our beginner’s software program, we have advanced software, which allows campers to go as far as they want in the course of the week. This includes shooter-style, platform and mazetype games.

LOWER SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL |

SUMMER AT THE ACADEMY 2016

MIDDLE SCHOOL ACCELERATED MATH

Section 1: June 6–24 (MWF only, 3 weeks), 2:30–4:30 p.m. Entering grades: 5–6 Fee: $165

Brush up or jump to the head of the class! The Accelerated Math course provides group and individual lessons plus assignments designed to meet the specific needs of each student. It is appropriate for students who need remediation and for those interested in a mathematical challenge. A computerized test given the first day of class will determine each student’s level and enable the coach to customize a program of study targeting each student’s needs.

Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Instructor: Cheryl Utley

ACCELERATED READING

Section 1: June 6–24 (MWF only, 3 weeks), 12:30–2:30 p.m. Entering grades: 5–6 Fee: $165

Summer reading can be fun! The Accelerated Reading course provides group and individual lessons designed to make reading enjoyable, while increasing comprehension, developing skills and building vocabulary. A computerized test given the first day of each session will determine each student’s individual reading range and enable the coach to help the students select books based on ability and interest. WARNING—Research shows students who do not read during the summer months experience learning loss!

Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Instructor: Cheryl Utley

BAKING BOOT CAMP

Section 1: June 20–24, 9–11 a.m. Entering grades: 4–8 Fee: $155 (includes all supplies)

Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructors: Joanna Hayden and Brandie Rodgers

DRUM SET FOR DRUMMIES II (Intermediate to Advanced)

Section 1: June 7 & 9 (T & Th only), 10:30 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 14 & 16 (T & Th only), 10:30 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 6–12 Fee: $50

Want to play like your drum heroes? Want to learn the drum parts to your favorite song? Enroll in the intermediate-to-advanced drum set class and learn advanced concepts, such as grooves, “chops” linear fills, chart reading, sight reading, matched/tradition grip pros and cons, the art of recording, performing with a “click track” and “loops,” etc. Lean advanced musical content in different areas of music, including but not limited to rock, pop, country, jazz, Latin, samba, etc. This course will also cover basic maintenance, cleaning and repair of drums, cymbals, as well as drum head selection, “seating” a drum head correctly and tuning. This course is strongly recommended for the drum-set enthusiast or students wanting to take their performances to the next level.

Enrollment limited to 10 students. Instructor: John Gurke

EV3 LEGO ROBOTICS: BASIC PROGRAMMING Section 1: June 6–9 (M–Th), 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 6–8 Fee: $140

Come have some fun in this STEM-based class combining computer programming, engineering and LEGOs using the LEGO MINDSTORM EV3 kits. The EV3 is an intelligent, computer-controlled LEGO brick that allows LEGO MINDSTORM robots to come alive and perform autonomous operations. We will be working with a very current and real-world theme—traveling and living on Mars! Students will work as scientists and engineers as they progress through a set of lessons, challenges and projects that fully integrate science, technology, engineering and math concepts while prompting creative problem solving, communication and teamwork. Come join the fun!

Enrollment is limited to 12 students Instructor: Felicia Townley

GIRLS SPA MAKE ’N TAKE Section 1: June 20–24, 2–4 p.m. Entering grades: 4–8 Fee: $175 (includes all supplies)

Enrollment is limited to 12 girls. Instructor: Adria Warner

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HANDMADE GARDEN POTS

KEYBOARDING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

Sharpen your computer keyboarding skills by improving your accuracy, speed and proper keyboarding technique. Take the drudge out of keyboarding practice by joining the fun with friends, participating in keyboarding games and challenges and creating projects in common applications. Don’t get left behind by continuing to use texting skills on the keyboard!

Section 1: June 6–10, 9–11 a.m. Section 2: June 6–10, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Entering grades: K–12 Fee: $155 (includes all supplies)

Enrollment is limited to 10 students. Instructor: Adria Warner

“HANDS-ON” WORLD PERCUSSION CIRCLE (Beginner to Advanced) Section 1: July 26 & 28 (T & Th only), 9–11 a.m. Entering grades: K–12 Fee: $50

Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Instructor: John Gurke

KARATE AND SELF-DEFENSE CAMP Section 1: July 25–29, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 1–6 Fee: $215

Instructors: Chamberlain Studio

Section 1: June 21 & 23 (T & Th only), 9–10:30 a.m. Section 2: June 28 & 30 (T & Th only), 9–10:30 a.m. Entering grade: 6 Fee: $50

This class is for the beginning percussionist/band member wanting to learn mallet percussion. We will cover the basics of hand positioning, muscle memory and other ergonomics involved with mallets pedagogy, music notation, scales, modes, proper stroke and other technique pertinent to keyboard performance. This course is strongly recommended for the beginning percussionist and/or new students to the percussion section.

Enrollment is limited to 10 students. Instructor: John Gurke

Section 1: June 6–24, 9:30 a.m.–noon Entering grade: 8 Fee: $315

This course is required for new students entering eighth grade and any current students who have not had Unit 1 of the Cambridge Latin Course. This course covers seventh-grade Latin at TCA and prepares students for Latin 1B. Please contact Department Head Frances Gannon with any questions: fgannon@trinitychristian.org

Instructors: Kathryn Goldsmith and Robin Floch

MATH BRIDGES: Getting Prepared for Seventh-Grade Math Section 1: July 11–15, 9–11 a.m. Entering grade: 7 Fee: $115

This course is designed to help rising seventh graders prepare for the world of algebra. Students will learn to perform basic operations with integers and fractions and will use those concepts to solve algebraic equations. Games and hands-on activities will be used to help make these concepts easier to understand.

MATH BRIDGES: Getting Prepared for Eighth-Grade Math Section 1: July 11–15, 1–3 p.m. Entering grade: 8 Fee: $115

This course is designed for rising eighth graders who need help solidifying math concepts from seventh grade. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals of pre-algebra mathematics to help ease the transition into Algebra 1.

Enrollment limited to 16 students. Instructor: Wanchi Lowe

Section 1: July 12 & 14 (T & Th only), 10:30 a.m.–noon Section 2: July 19 & 21 (T & Th only), 10:30 a.m.–noon Entering grades: TCA band percussion students grades 6–12 Fee: $50

Ever wonder how percussionists make all of those cool sounds in movie soundtracks? MPO will cover all auxiliary percussion instruments and technique in performing triangles, tambourines, castanets, timpani, congas, bongos, suspended cymbals, concert crash cymbals and anything else that has been performed or recorded that makes “noise” that music directors/producers demand. This course is strongly recommended for the beginning and/or MS percussionist who has never had the opportunity to perform or learn proper technique on these instruments.

Enrollment is limited to 10 students. Instructor: John Gurke

MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP: THE SOUND OF MUSIC

KEYBOARD FUNDAMENTALS II (Intermediate) Section 1: June 21 & 23 (T & Th only), 10:30 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 28 & 30 (T & Th only), 10:30 a.m.–noon Entering grades: TCA MS Band Students Fee: $50

This class is for intermediate percussionist/band members wanting to improve their skillsets with mallet percussion. Areas covered will be sight-reading, sight singing, Moeller grip, major and minor scale patters and etudes and preparing students for the upcoming All-Region band auditions, Honor Band performances, etc. This course is strongly recommended for new or current MS TCA percussionist needing assistance with mallet percussion.

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KEYBOARD FUNDAMENTALS (Beginning Band Students)

Instructor: Jennifer Moore

Enrollment limited to 16 students. Instructor: Wanchi Lowe

Enrollment is limited to 10 students. Instructor: John Gurke

Section 1: June 20–23 (M–Th), 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Entering grades: 5–8 Fee: $115

Section 1: June 6–10, (M–Th, 9a.m.–4p.m. & Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. performance) Section 2: June 13–17, (M–Th, 9a.m.–4p.m. & Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. performance) Section 3: June 20–24, (M–Th, 9a.m.–4p.m. & Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. performance) Entering grades 5–8 Fee: $315 Students will be cast in a production of The Sound of Music. The script will be adapted to fit our cast. Each student will be required to act, sing and dance in this show. The week will be geared for preparation for the performance on Friday evening at 7 p.m. This is a wonderful outlet for talented students to perform in a fabulous show! (Each student will need to bring a sack lunch each day. Every student will be responsible for his or her costume. Costumes will be discussed the first day of the workshop).

Enrollment is limited to 18 students. Instructors: Kristi Robison, Leslie Williams Blum ’88

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PAINT YOUR OWN PET

Section 1: June 13–17, 2–4 p.m. Entering grades: 4–8 Fee: $155 (includes all supplies)

Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Adria Warner

SEMINAR FOR CREATIVE WRITING Section 1: June 27–July 1, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5–8 Fee: $115

Do you love to write? Are you excited by new ideas, styles or writing topics? In this class, you will have numerous opportunities to explore different topics and aspects of creative writing. You will get to try new kinds of writing and use your creativity to produce various genres of writing that are fun and interesting to you. You will be challenged with different writing prompts and will even be able to get feedback on some of your work from classmates.

Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Instructor: Caroline Megison

SILLY SEWN SOMETHINGS Section 1: June 20–24, 9–11 a.m. Entering grades: 2–6 Fee: $175 (includes all supplies)

Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Adria Warner

SINGING AND ACTING AUDITION WORKSHOP Section 1: June 6–10, 10 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 5–8 Fee: $115

Lights, Camera, Action! This workshop will help prepare each student for an audition or just to have fun singing and acting. The first hour will be spent developing proper vocal singing technique and preparing a song to sing on the last class performance. The second hour will be spent developing acting skills. Each performer will choose a monologue that will also be presented on the last day of class. Each student will leave the workshop ready to audition and more confident in his or her performance skills.

Enrollment is limited to 8 students. Instructor: Sharla Davidson

SKY RANCH LAUNCH CAMP Section 1: June 13–17, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: June 20–24, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Entering grades: K–5 Fee: $269

Enrollment is limited to 75 campers per week. Please register for Launch Camp through Sky Ranch at http://skyranch.org/launch-camp/. Instructors: Sky Ranch Counselors

STUDY SKILLS AND MEMORY MAGIC! Section 1: June 6–10, 10:30 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 5–8 Fee: $115

Want to use your study time wisely? Do you wish you could remember material for class and tests? Come learn tips to increase reading comprehension, improve note and test taking, sharpen memory skills and become more organized. Learn how to put your computer and mobile device to work for you. Course will be very project and activity-based. Bring your mobile device (iPad, iTouch, iPhone, Android or laptop).

Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Instructors: Susan Jackson and Kari Rector

SUCCESS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL WRITING

Section 1: June 27– July 1, 9–11 a.m., entering grades 5–6 Section 2: June 27– July 1, 2 –4 p.m., entering grades 7–8 Fee: $115

Understand the styles and methods used for writing in Middle School at TCA. You will learn how to develop creative and insightful ideas, organize your thoughts, cite textual evidence and answer the question effectively in writing. Along the way, you will review the Six Traits of Writing and stylistic techniques. This class is strongly recommended for students new to TCA, but will benefit any student wanting extra help to prepare for the next grade level.

Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Instructor: Caroline Megison

TEXTILE JEWELRY-MAKING Section 1: June 20–24, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Entering grades: 6–12 Fee: $175 (includes all supplies)

Wrap up in uniquely crafted cuff bracelets, necklaces, earrings or headbands. We’ll be using all kinds of fabric, leather, notions and textiles to create statement pieces of all kinds. Repurpose that favorite ripped shirt or old belt and find a new way to give it life!

Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Adria Warner

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UPPER SCHOOL BUG CAMP

Section 1: June 6–9 (M–Th), 9–11 a.m. Section 2: June 6–9 (M–Th), 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Section 3: June 13–16 (M–Th), 9–11 a.m. Section 4: July 11–14 (M–Th), 9–11 a.m. Entering grade: 9 Fee: $115

Come have a creepy, crawly good time discovering insects! We’ll spend time catching, examining, pinning and classifying insects. One day will be spent catching out in the field, and the bugs we catch will then be classified and pinned the next day in the lab. Any insects that are caught and pinned can be used later in the school year in your insect collection for biology class! Come get a head start, and have fun exploring the world of bugs!

Enrollment is limited to 14 students. Instructor: Courtney Bryson

COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP Section 1: June 6–10, 9–11 a.m. Section 2: July 25–29, 9–11 a.m. Section 3: July 25–29, 1–3 p.m. Entering grade: 12 Fee: $115

Enrollment is limited to 16 students. Instructors: Diane Walton and Fran Legband

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Section 1: June 7 & 9 (T & Th only), 10:30 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 14 & 16 (T & Th only), 10:30 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 6–12 Fee: $50

Enrollment limited to 10 students. Instructor: John Gurke

FRESHMAN SUMMER READING COURSE: THE TALE OF TROY

This workshop will focus on the art of crafting the college application essay, a requirement for most college applications. It may be only 500 words, but the admissions essay portion of a college application can mean the difference between acceptance and rejection. How you write your personal essay shows the admissions committee why you are different from everyone else. It provides information about you that test scores, grades and extracurricular pursuits just cannot. Students are encouraged to bring in college application essay prompts from colleges of their choosing, and we will walk through each step of writing this essay—from gathering ideas, to drafting the actual essay, to editing and revising the final copy. Students will see first-hand what makes an essay of this type successful or unsuccessful by examining a number of essays and writing, studying and critiquing their own. Join this workshop and learn how to effectively and persuasively make your application essay stand out from the crowd!

DRUM SET FOR DRUMMIES II (Intermediate to Advanced)

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Section 1: June 6–9 (M–Th), 9–11 a.m. Section 2: June 6–9 (M–Th), 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Section 3: June 13–16 (M–Th), 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Section 4: July 11–14 (M–Th), 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Entering grade: 9 Fee: $115

This course will focus on reading and understanding the plot and main characters in The Tale of Troy. Also included in the course will be a discussion of the approach that the students will take in reading and analyzing literature during their freshman year. Students will finish the week with a clear understanding of the work and completion of the summer reading assignment. This course does NOT address the students’ reading of the second part of the freshman summer reading assignment.

Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Instructor: Stephanie Burgoon

HANDMADE GARDEN POTS Section 1: June 6–10, 9–11 a.m. Section 2: June 6–10, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Entering grades: K–12 Fee: $155 (includes all supplies)

Enrollment is limited to 10 students. Instructor: Adria Warner

“HANDS-ON” WORLD PERCUSSION CIRCLE (Beginner to Advanced) Section 1: July 26 & 28 (T & Th only), 9–11 a.m. Entering grades: K–12 Fee: $50

Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Instructor: John Gurke

HEALTH

Section 1: June 6–17, 8 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 6–17, 12:45–4:45 p.m. Section 3: June 20–July 1, 8 a.m.–noon Section 4: June 20–July 1, 12:45–4:45 p.m. Section 5: July 11–22, 8 a.m.–noon Section 6: July 11–22, 12:45–4:45 p.m. Entering grades: 10–12 Fee: $315

1 Trimester of Upper School credit This course is a study of the human body systems, as well as contemporary health issues, such as drug abuse, AIDS and eating disorders. Upon completion of this course, one trimester of Upper School credit will be given. DO NOT PLAN TRIPS OR APPOINTMENTS DURING ThE SESSION. Credit cannot be given if a student misses any more than four hours of class. A student must attend the section for which he or she is registered.

Enrollment is limited to 20 students per section. Instructors: Bob Adams, Russ Betts, Kerry DeWeese, Gary O’Neal, Karen Schaid

INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Section 1: July 11–15, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Section 2: July 18–22, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades: 9–12 Fee: $315 1 trimester of Upper School Fine Art or Technology credit

This course is for the student who wants a brief overview of photography. Get your technology or fine art credit hours while learning the basics of digital photography and experience Photoshop’s virtual darkroom, discovering how to make prints that say what you want them to say. This course counts for one trimester of Fine Art or Technology course credit. No prerequisites.

Enrollment is limited to 14 students. Instructor: David Connolly

INTRO TO OUTDOOR MURAL PAINTING

Section 1: June 27–July 1, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grade: 9–12 Fee: $315 1 trimester of Upper School Fine Art or Technology credit

Have you always wanted to paint the MS wall-ball? Now you can, and you don’t need lots of painting experience either! Have a blast in a collaborative art experience, learning about painting, design, color theory and the fun of making a mural outside. Through the process of some limited drawing instruction and use of Photoshop in our art lab, you will create a design that will ultimately be a part of the painted mural (which you will paint). Collectively as a class, the work will make a single image on the wall-ball wall by the end of the session. No prerequisite required. This course counts for 1 trimester of Fine Arts or Technology course credit.

Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: David Connolly

JUNIOR SUMMER READING COURSE: THE SCARLET LETTER Section 1: June 6–10, 10 a.m.–noon Section 2: July 25–28 (M–Th), 9:30 a.m.–noon Entering grade: 11 Fee: $115

This course will focus on reading and understanding the plot and significant themes in Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter in preparation for the junior year. Students will discuss their reading in seminar and write about the text in journal format to gain insight and understanding. Also included in the course will be the discussion and practice of close analysis of literature in preparation for the first essay of the junior year. Students will finish the week with a clear understanding of the novel and an introduction to close analysis. Please understand that the students will need to read approximately 50 pages a night to prepare for each day’s class.

Enrollment is limited to 18 students. Instructor: Holly Bator

INTRO TO DIGITAL GRAPHIC MURAL PAINTING

MALLET MADNESS

Interested in painting the MS wall-ball wall? This course is for students with little to no experience in art or computer graphics programs. The computer as an art tool is emphasized as the students learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop with an emphasis on art and design theory. Through this process, the student will create unique designs to be integrated into a pre-determined master image. Students will also learn how to transfer and physically paint their own designs onto the final outdoor mural. Collectively, the class will produce a mural located on the wall-ball wall of the TCA MS playground. No prerequisite required. This course counts for 1 trimester of Fine Arts or Technology course credit.

Designed for the high school percussionist to improve in overall mallet percussion in the areas of sight-reading, sight-singing and concepts assisting with becoming a more proficient reader and performer. The class will also introduce students to 4-mallet study using both “Stevens grip,” as well as “Burton grip.” This course is strongly recommended for the new or current US TCA percussionist needing assistance with mallet percussion or who has no experience with marimba 4-mallet performance.

Section 1: June 27–July 1, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Entering grades: 9–12 Fee: $315 1 trimester of Upper School Fine Art or Technology credit

Section 1: July 12 & 14 (T & Th only), 9–10:30am Section 2: July 19 & 21 (T & Th only), 9–10:30am Entering grades: percussion students grades 9–12 Fee: $50

Enrollment is limited to 10 students. Instructor: John Gurke

Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Jon Millet

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MULTI-PERCUSSION ORCHESTRATION

Section 1: July 12 & 14 (T & Th only), 10:30 a.m.–noon Section 2: July 19 & 21 (T & Th only), 10:30 a.m.–noon Entering grades: TCA band percussion students grades 6–12 Fee: $50

Enrollment is limited to 10 students. Instructor: John Gurke

SENIOR SUMMER READING WORKSHOP: LIFE OF PI Section 1: June 6–10, 1–3 p.m. Entering grade: 12 Fee: $115

This workshop will focus on the reading and understanding of the required senior summer reading Yann Martel’s Life of Pi. We will break down the reading into daily installments. Students should come to day one of class with the first installment already read: begin with the Author’s Note (p. ii–xii) and read through Part 1 (pages 3–93). We will work primarily with plot and do some work with symbols and archetypes as we discuss the novel.

Enrollment is limited to 16 students. Instructors: Fran Legband

SOPHOMORE SUMMER READING COURSE: CANDIDE Section 1: June 27–July 1, 9–11 a.m. Section 2: June 27–July 1, 1–3 p.m. Entering grade: 10 Fee: $115

This course will focus on reading and understanding the plot and significant themes in Voltaire’s satirical mock epic Candide, which is required summer reading for incoming sophomores. Also included in the course will be a discussion of the historical background that shapes the literature of the 18th century Enlightenment. Additionally, the students will discuss their reading and complete their summer reading packets concerning Candide. Students will finish the week with a clear understanding of the novel and with their assigned work. Please understand that the students will need to read each night to prepare for each day’s class.

Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Instructor: Zoe Ellen Azzi

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SOPHOMORE SUMMER READING COURSE: A TALE OF TWO CITIES Section 1: July 25–29, 9–11:30 a.m. Section 2: July 25–29, 1–3:30 p.m. Entering grade: 10 Fee: $115

This course will focus on reading and understanding the plot and significant themes in Charles Dickens’ masterpiece A Tale of Two Cities, which is required summer reading for incoming sophomores. Also included in the course will be a discussion of the historical background of the French Revolution, which serves as the setting for the novel. Additionally, the students will discuss their reading and complete their summer reading packets concerning A Tale of Two Cities. Students will finish the week with a clear understanding of the novel and with their assigned work. Please understand that the student must come to class with Book 1 (pages 3–51) of the novel already read. The student will be required to read each night for the next day’s class in order to complete Book 2 and Book 3 of the novel.

Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Instructor: Zoe Ellen Azzi

TEXTILE JEWELRY-MAKING Section 1: June 20–24, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Entering grades: 6–12 Fee: $175 (includes all supplies)

Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Adria Warner

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TECHNOLOGY Summer school for-credit “tech” courses are designed to help students ease the congestion of the regular school year by “off-lining” some of their required courses to the summer. Other students may simply wish to augment their education or explore new interests. All courses are hands-on, project-oriented and focus on real-life scenarios and applications. Often projects integrate topics from other TCA courses for extra reinforcement! Regardless of where you are in the technology spectrum, we offer something for you! Reasonable keyboarding skills are presumed. Generally speaking, all assignments are completed in class with very little (if any) outside work required. Parents take note! If you wish to explore these interests, too, you are welcome to join us! See US Technology Head Kent Pendleton for details. All summer school technology students are requested to bring their TI calculators, a

spiral notebook (journal), a three-ring binder, a pencil, pen and USB flash drive to class the first day. A “supply check” that first day will be one of your first grades for the week, so don’t forget your stuff! Also, please bring a sack lunch and a drink . . . refrigerators will be available. Students will also bring snacks to class on a rotating basis. Credit cannot be given if a student misses more than four hours of class.

The following introductory classes are designed for “beginners” with very little background, confidence or proficiency in the use of contemporary software.

INTRO TO MULTIMEDIA

Section 1: June 13–17, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades: 8–12 Fee: $415 (includes the cost of a textbook) Prerequisites: none 1 Trimester of Upper School Technology credit for US students Parents/teachers are welcome in this class.

Students will learn to organize, illustrate and deliver ideas and information in a fast and professional manner using PowerPoint’s slide show format. Text, pictures, charts/graphs, audio/video will be incorporated into presentations. Advanced animation and Internet importing techniques will be utilized to create customized templates. Basic Photoshop (CS6) techniques will be introduced and included in projects. As time permits, the Prezi platform will be explored as an alternative to traditional slide presentations. Moderate keyboarding skills highly recommended.

Instructor: Susan Jackson

INTRO TO BUSINESS GRAPHIC DESIGN (Honors) Section 1: June 6–10, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades: 8–12 Fee: $415 (includes cost of a textbook) Prerequisites: none 1 Trimester of Upper School Technology credit Parents/teachers are welcome in this class.

The ability to manipulate, design, store and create images is central to effective electronic and written communication. Participants will learn how to use Photoshop CS6 as a tool to create and manipulate images for placement in documents, media presentations, web pages and mobile apps. No prior experience with Photoshop is required. This course would be ideal for students interested in yearbook.

Instructor: Kent Pendleton

INTRO TO WEB PAGE DESIGN (Honors)

Section 1: June 13–17, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades: 8–12 Fee: $415 (includes cost of a textbook) Prerequisites: Either Introduction to Business Graphic Design, Digital Art, Yearbook or Introduction to Multimedia or proof of proficiency with Photoshop and/or department head approval 1 Trimester of Upper School Technology credit Parents/teachers are welcome in this class.

The languages of the web, HTML5 and CSS3, will be explored as we write web pages “from scratch” and utilize web-authoring software (Dreamweaver CS6) to expedite design. Images will be crafted to make web pages appear seamless, and students will learn principles to make their web pages stand out as professional and polished.

Instructor: Kent Pendleton

INTRO TO WEB PAGE PROGRAMMING – JavaScript & Graphics (Honors)

Section 1: June 20–24, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades: 9–12 (younger students by special permission) Fee: $415 (includes the price of a textbook) Prerequisites: Algebra 1, reasonable proficiency with Photoshop and Dreamweaver CSx, Intro to Web Page Design and/or department head approval 1 Trimester of Upper School Technology credit Parents/teachers are welcome in this class.

INTRO TO SPREADSHEET DESIGN Section 1: June 20–24, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades: 9–12 Fee: $415 (includes the cost of a textbook) Prerequisites: Algebra 1 (Pre, Co-requisite) 1 Trimester of Upper School Technology credit Parents/teachers are welcome in this class.

The following classes are also offered for credit but are more advanced than the preceding classes:

Proficiency with Excel is critical in the business world and is an assumed skill in most college environments. Students will learn and practice the basic functionalities of Excel 2010 to design documents that convey both numerical and non-numerical information in interesting, clear and captivating formats. Charts and graphs will aesthetically summarize information. They will learn how to create formulas from scratch and utilize built-in formulas from Excel’s vast array of built-in functions. When possible, students will use their own TI calculators to assist their understanding of their spreadsheet designs.

In addition to the static languages of the web (HTML5, CSS), there are other languages that let your web page actually do something beyond display information. JavaScript, and HTML5 allow a user to add some ‘zing’ to a web page by providing graphics that can be manipulated with user commands. The exciting possibility allows a platform for game development! See how this is done and get a taste of what computer programming is all about! We will use DreamweaverCS6, and other platforms to get our web pages to do tricks and rudimentary games.

Instructor: Kent Pendleton

Instructor: Susan Jackson

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ATHLETICS Athletic Development Champions Camp – Prepare for Battle No other program will prepare your athlete for his or her future in sports at TCA or outside of school better than the summer program at TCA with Team DX3. All athletes need selfconfidence, development and “know-how” to safely prepare to perform. Skill is essential, but the speed and strength at which those skills are executed determines the level of play. Summer Athletic Development Training gives athletes the best opportunity to learn, develop and master safe, technically sound training practices. Athletes will make tremendous improvements in athleticism while gaining confidence in a fun, safe environment with peers. They will be better prepared for their sports and learn principles that will serve them well long after the summer. Be confident, be fast, be strong . . . be a DX3 Athlete!

MS BOYS ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Section 1: May 31–June 3 (T–F), 10–11:30 a.m. Section 2: June 13–16 (M–Th), 10–11:30 a.m. Section 3: June 20–23 (M–Th), 10–11:30 a.m. Section 4: June 27–30 (M–Th), 10–11:30 a.m. Section 5: July 5–8 (T–Fr), 10–11:30 a.m. Section 6: July 11–14 (M–Th), 10–11:30 a.m. Section 7: July 18–21 (M–Th), 10–11:30 a.m. Section 8: July 25–28 (M–Th), 10–11:30 a.m. Entering grades: 5–8 Fee: $60 per week, $200 for sections 1–4 or sections 5–8, or $400 for all summer. (Daily drop-in rate is $20 per day, paid on site.) No MS DX3 camp June 6–9 due to MS Football Camp. Instructors: Team DX3

US BOYS ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Section 1: May 31–June 3 (T–F), 10–11:30 a.m. Section 2: June 6–9 (M–Th), 10–11:30 a.m. Section 3: June 13–16 (M–Th), 10–11:30 a.m. Section 4: June 20–23 (M–Th), 10–11:30 a.m. Section 5: June 27–30 (M–Th), 10–11:30 a.m. Section 6: July 5–8 (T–Fr), 10–11:30 a.m. Section 7: July 11–14 (M–Th), 10–11:30 a.m. Section 8: July 18–21 (M–Th), 10–11:30 a.m. Entering grades: 9–12 Fee: $60 per week, $200 for sections 1–4 or sections 5–8, or $400 for all summer. (Daily drop-in rate is $20 per day, paid on site.) Instructors: Team DX3

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GIRLS ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Section 1: May 31–June 3 (T–F), 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Section 2: June 6–9 (M–Th), 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Section 3: June 13–16 (M–Th), 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Section 4: June 20–23 (M–Th), 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Section 5: June 27–30 (M–Th), 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Section 6: July 5–8 (T–Fr), 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Section 7: July 11–14 (M–Th), 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Section 8: July 18–21 (M–Th), 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Entering grades: 5–12, will separate age groups as needed Fee: $50 per week, $160 for sections 1–4 or sections 5–8, $320 for all summer. (Daily drop-in rate is $20 per day, paid on site.) Instructors: Team DX3

Baseball TROJAN BASEBALL CAMP

Section 1: May 31–June 3 (T–F), 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., entering grades: 1–5 Section 2: June 20–23 (M–Th), 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., entering grades: 6–8 Fee: $165 (includes t-shirt)

Develop your baseball skills during this fun and productive camp. Receive a Trojan Baseball t-shirt and MLB baseball cards during one of the best weeks of your life. Learn from TCA coaches and players who will teach you the proper fundamentals of fielding, throwing, hitting, bunting and base running. Also, learn how to pitch and play other positions, as well. Learn what-it-takes to become an outstanding Trojan baseball player! Bring a glove, bat, water bottle and snack; wear a t-shirt, shorts and cap. The last day of camp, wear your swim suit and bring a towel for ‘Slip-n-Slide’ (during the last thirty minutes of camp) to celebrate a great week! Please include your t-shirt size on your registration form. GO TROJANS!

Instructor: Coach Don English

Basketball

Cross Country

LS LADY TROJAN BASKETBALL CAMP

CROSS COUNTRY

Section 1: July 11–14 (M–Th), 9–11 a.m. Entering grades: 2–5 Fee: $115 (includes t-shirt)

Are you ready for some basketball? Are you ready to have a blast as we learn basketball skills and play games in a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere? Then this is the place you want to be! We are going to have such a good time learning just how much fun basketball can be. You are the future of the Lady Trojan basketball program, and we are excited about the future! Bring a water bottle and a healthy snack and be ready for a great time. Camp t-shirt is included. Be sure to include t-shirt size on registration form.

Instructors: Coach Tracy Habern and varsity basketball players

MS AND US LADY TROJAN BASKETBALL SKILLS CAMP Section 1: July 11–14 (M–Th), noon–3 p.m. Entering grades: 6–12 Fee: $140 (includes t-shirt)

Improve your basketball skills with this summer camp. Skills training session will include: fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, ball handling, rebounding and defense. We will cover different skills through drills, contests and games. This camp is great for those who wish to play at the MS and varsity levels. Get ready to have some fun! Bring a water bottle and a healthy snack and be ready for a great time. Camp t-shirt is included. Be sure to include t-shirt size on registration form.

Instructors: Coach Tracy Habern and varsity basketball players

LS TROJAN BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP Section 1: June 20– 24, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 3–5 Fee: $165 (includes t-shirt)

Come and learn to play the great game of basketball the TCA Trojan way! Individual instruction will be given to all campers by coaches who are enthusiastic about the game of basketball. All phases of the game will be taught with an emphasis on the fundamentals. Each camper will be taught a variety of skills that will help him in his overall development as a basketball player. Areas to be covered include shooting, ball handling, rebounding, dribbling, passing, team play and a lot more! Camp t-shirts and certificates will be given, as well as awards for contest winners. Come get out of the heat and enjoy a great week of basketball fun! Be sure to include t-shirt size on your registration.

Instructor: Coach Randy Feemster

MS TROJAN BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP Section 1: June 20–23 (M–Th), 1–4 p.m. Entering grades: 6–8 Fee: $140 (includes t-shirt)

Instructor: Coach Randy Feemster

Section 1: May 31 & June 2 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 2: June 7 & 9 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 3: June 14 & 16 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 4: June 21 & 23 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 5: June 28 & 30 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 6: July 12 & 14 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 7: July 19 & 21 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Entering grades: 6–9 Fee: $30 per week or $160 for the whole summer

Want to stay conditioned this summer for your upcoming sports season? Do you want to stay active this summer for your own personal health? Or do you want to run cross country next season? The Cross Country Summer Camp is for those interested in participating in the sport of cross country, as well as for those who want to run consistently this summer to stay conditioned for their other sports. Make your summer conditioning more exciting by training with others! Whether you have a desire to join the cross country team for the upcoming season or not, we welcome you. Come learn basic nutrition, hydration, injury prevention and more. Stay conditioned this summer in our 2015 Summer Cross Country Camp!

Instructor: Coach Marcus Moore

Football MS TROJAN FOOTBALL CAMP Section 1: June 6–10, 10 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 6–8 Fee: $140

Are you ready for some football? This camp will be geared towards getting your son and his team ready for fall football at TCA. It will be led by TCA varsity coaches, as well as some varsity Trojan football players. Be prepared to learn the skills needed to succeed as a Trinity Christian football player! Come ready to play in t-shirt, shorts, cleats or tennis shoes and cap. And yes, bring a water bottle. You will receive a camp t-shirt and prizes for various competitions. Include your t-shirt size in your registration.

Instructors: TCA football coaching staff

Soccer GIRLS SOCCER CAMP

Section 1: June 13–17, 8–10:30 a.m. Entering grades: 1–8 Fee: $165 (includes t-shirt)

Join Coach Blocker and current and former varsity players for this summer girls soccer camp. Girls will receive 1-on-1 instruction to develop fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, trapping and shooting. Campers will be instructed on age-appropriate game skills, as the girls will be grouped according to age. For younger girls, the focus will be individual skills and basic game tactics, including proper positions, rules of the game and working with teammates. The focus for the older girls will be on preparing them for MS, JV and Varsity soccer at TCA, which includes understanding formations, attacking strategies, building the ball out of the back, and other game skills. An assortment of individual drills combined with small-sided games and larger scrimmages will be used to help implement many of these key concepts.

Instructors: Coach Truman Blocker and varsity soccer players

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Tennis TCA SUMMER TENNIS CAMP Section 1: June 6–10, 8:30–10:30 a.m. Section 2: June 13–17, 8:30–10:30 a.m. Entering grades: 2–9 Fee: $140

Learn skills using the forehand groundstrokes, backhand groundstrokes, serve and returns, volleys, overheads and lobs. Integrate serve tactics, serve return tactics and serve and volley tactics. Please bring water each day. Come prepared to serve Him.

Instructor: Coach Bob Williams

Volleyball LITTLE TROJAN GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP Section 1: May 31–June 3 (T–F), 9:30 a.m.–noon Section 2: July 18–22, 10 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 2–5 Fee: $140

Do you love volleyball? Then this is the camp for you! Learn the fundamentals or brush up on your techniques of passing, setting, serving, blocking and hitting in a fun environment. You will experience game-like situations, competition and lots of fun! Players from the US volleyball program will also contribute to your camp experience. Each camper will receive a t-shirt and chances to win prizes.

Instructors: Coaches Steve Collins and Eden Williams and TCA varsity players

MS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Section 1: May 31–June 3 (T–F), 1–3:30 p.m. Section 2: July 18–22 , 1–3 p.m. Entering grades: 6–8 Fee: $140

Do you love the sport of volleyball? Then this is the camp for you! Learn the fundamentals or brush up on your techniques of passing, setting, serving, blocking and hitting in a fun environment. This camp is geared to preparing you for MS and US tryouts. You will experience game-like situations, lots of repetitions, competition and lots of fun! Players from college and the US volleyball program will also contribute to your camp experience. Each camper will receive a t-shirt and chances to win prizes.

Instructors: Coaches Steve Collins and Eden Williams and TCA varsity players

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MS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SKILLS AND TEAM TRAINING Section 1: June 7 & 9 (T & Th), 4–5:30 p.m. Section 2: June 14 & 16 (T & Th), 4–5:30 p.m. Section 3: June 21 & 23 (T & Th), 4–5:30 p.m. Section 4: June 28 & 30 (T & Th), 4–5:30 Section 5: July 5 & 7, (T & Th), 4–5:30 p.m. Section 6: July 12 & 14, (T & Th), 4–5:30 p.m. Section 7: July 19 & 21, (T & Th), 4–5:30 p.m. Entering grades: 6–8 Fee: $20 per individual day or $225 for the whole summer

Skills and Team Training focuses on all aspects of the game, with an emphasis on fundamentals. Individual training combined with team concepts and systems will get you ready for the school season. These hours of training sessions cover: serving, serve receive, setting, hitting, passing, defense, blocking and transition footwork in a competitive and high-intensity environment.

Instructors: Coaches Steve Collins and Eden Williams and TCA varsity players

US GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SKILLS AND TEAM TRAINING Section 1: June 7 & 9 (T & Th), 5:30–7 p.m. Section 2: June 14 & 16 (T & Th), 5:30–7 p.m. Section 3: June 21 & 23 (T & Th), 5:30–7 p.m. Section 4: June 28 & 30 (T & Th), 5:30–7 p.m. Section 5: July 5 & 7, (T & Th), 5:30–7 p.m. Section 6: July 12 & 14, (T & Th), 5:30–7 p.m. Section 7: July 19 & 21, (T & Th), 5:30–7 p.m. Entering grades: 9–12 Fee: $20 per individual day or $225 for the whole summer

Skills and Team Training focuses on all aspects of the game, with an emphasis on fundamentals. Individual training combined with team concepts and systems will get you ready for the high school season. These 24 hours of training sessions cover: serving, serve receive, setting, hitting, passing, defense, blocking and transition footwork in a competitive and high-intensity environment. College players are welcome.

Instructors: Coaches Steve Collins and Eden Williams