Summer at the Academy 2018

EXPLORE

MORE. Summer at the Academy

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 4 at 8 p.m. Class of 2019 seniors may register early on April 3, starting at 8 p.m. (An email will be sent to senior parents on April 3 with a link to the registration page.) 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. 3414.

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.

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.

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.

Academic credit

Students desiring credit for high school courses should discuss certification with their home schools before enrolling at TCA. 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. 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.

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 child’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.

COURSE CALENDAR WEEK AT A GLANCE WEEK 1: JUNE 4–8 ATHLETICS Cross Country Section 1 (T & Th) LS & MS Trojan Baseball Camp Section 1 (Grades 6–8) MS Boys Athletic Training (M–Th) US Boys Athletic Training (M–Th) Little Trojan Volleyball Camp Section 1 MS Girls Athletic Training (M–Th) US Girls Athletic Training (M–Th) MS Girls Volleyball Camp Section 1 MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 1 (T & Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 1 (T & Th) US Boys Athletic Training (M–Th)

8–9 a.m. 8 a.m.–noon 9–10:30 a.m. 9–10:30 a.m. 9–11 a.m. 11 a.m.–noon 11 a.m.–noon noon–2 p.m. 3–4 p.m. 4–5 p.m. 4–5:30 p.m.

WEEK 2: JUNE 11–15 LOWER SCHOOL Accelerated Reading Club Section 1 (Grades 2–4) Accelerated Math Section 1 (Grades 3–4) Art Camp Section 1 Récréation Section 1 (Grades 1–2) Multiplication Mania Section 1 (Grades 3–4) Memory Matters Section 1 (Grades 3–4) Sky Ranch Launch Camp Section 1

8–10 a.m. 10 a.m.–noon 10 a.m.–noon 10 a.m.–noon 12:30–2:30 p.m. 2:30–4:30 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Latin 1A Section 1 (first week, M–F) 10 a.m.–noon Fifth-Grade Reading and Writing: The Mixed-Up Files of 10 a.m.–noon Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Section 1 Seventh-Grade Reading and Writing: Theodore Boone: 10 a.m.–noon Kid Lawyer Section 1 Eighth-Grade Reading and Writing: The Outsiders Section 1 10 a.m.–noon Musical Theater Workshop: Annie Section 1 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Fifth-Grade Reading and Writing: The Indian in 12:30–2:30 p.m. the Cupboard Section 1 Seventh-Grade Reading and Writing Enrichment: Refugee Section 1 1–3 p.m. Eighth-Grade Reading and Writing Enrichment: Running for 1–3 p.m. My Life Section 1 Sixth-Grade Reading and Writing: Out of My Mind Section 1 3–5 p.m. Memory Matters Section 1 (Grade 5) 2:30–4:30 p.m. UPPER SCHOOL Freshman Summer Reading Course: The Tale of Troy Section 1 (M–Th) 9–11 a.m. Health Section 1 (first of two weeks) 8 a.m.–noon Ideas and Process Behind Great Films, Animations and the 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Visual Arts Section 1 Intro to Business Graphics Design (Honors) Section 1 8 a.m.–5 p.m. College Application Essay Writing Workshop Section 1 9–11 a.m. College Application Essay Writing Workshop Section 2 1–3 p.m. Bug Camp Section 1 (M–Th) 9–11 a.m. Money 101 Section 1 9–11 a.m. Junior Summer Reading Course: The Scarlet Letter Section 1 9:30–11:30 a.m. Creative Writing/Poetry Workshop Section 1 11 a.m.–1 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 7–19.

Transition-to-College Life Skills Section 1 Bug Camp Section 2 (M–Th) Freshman Summer Reading Course: The Tale of Troy Section 2 (M–Th) Junior Summer Reading Course: The Scarlet Letter Section 2 Bug Camp Section 3 (M–Th) Health Section 2 (first of two weeks) Money 101 Section 2

11 a.m.–1 p.m. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 12:30–2:30 p.m. 2–4 p.m. 12:45–4:45 p.m. 1–3 p.m.

ATHLETICS LS & MS Trojan Baseball Camp Section 2 (Grades 1–5) Cross Country Section 2 (T & Th) MS Boys Athletic Training (M–Th) US Boys Athletic Training (M–Th) Wrestling Camp Section 1 (Grades 1–5) MS Girls Athletic Training (M–Th) US Girls Athletic Training (M–Th) Wrestling Camp Section 2 (Grades 6–8) MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 2 (T & Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 2 (T & Th) US Boys Athletic Training (M–Th)

8 a.m.–noon 8–9 a.m. 9–10:30 a.m. 9–10:30 a.m. 9–11 a.m. 11 a.m.–noon 11 a.m.–noon noon–2 p.m. 3–4 p.m. 4–5 p.m. 4–5:30 p.m.

WEEK 3: JUNE 18–22 LOWER SCHOOL Accelerated Reading Club Section 2 (Grades 2–4) Baking Bootcamp Section 1 Cheerleading Camp Section 1 (Grades 1–2) Drill Team Camp Section 1 (Grades 3–4) Jumpstart into Kindergarten Section 1 Accelerated Math Section 2 (Grades 3–4) Cheerleading Camp Section 2 (Grades 3–4) Drill Team Camp Section 2 (Grades 1–2) Publishing Company Section 1 (Grades 3–4) Jumpstart into Kindergarten Section 2 Sky Ranch Launch Camp Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Junior Meteorologist Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Grossology Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Sea Adventure Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Stop Motion Explosion Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Deep Space Robotics & Rocketry Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Master Minecraft Coder Section 1

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

MIDDLE SCHOOL Baking Bootcamp Section 1 Math Bridges: Get Prepared for 5th-Grade Math Section 1 Latin 1A Section 1 (second week, M–F) Musical Theater Workshop: Annie Section 2 Publishing Company Section 1 (Grades 5–6) Clay Camp Section 1 Math Bridges: Get Prepared for 6th-Grade Math Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Deep Space Robotics & Rocketry Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Master Minecraft Coder Section 1

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

UPPER SCHOOL Health Section 1 (second of two weeks) Health Section 3 (first of two weeks) Intro to Digital Graphics Section 1 Intro to Spreadsheet Design Section 1 Intro to Web Page Design (Honors) Section 1 Freshman Summer Reading Course: The Tale of Troy Section 3 (M–Th) Senior Summer Reading Course: Life of Pi Section 1 Bug Camp Section 4 (M–Th) Bug Camp Section 5 (M–Th) Bug Camp Section 6 (M–Th) Health Section 2 (second of two weeks) Health Section 4 (first of two weeks) Clay Camp Section 1 Senior Summer Reading Course: Life of Pi Section 2

8 a.m.–noon 8 a.m.–noon 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 9–11 a.m. 9–11 a.m. 9–11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 2–4 p.m. 12:45–4:45 p.m. 12:45–4:45 p.m. 1–3 p.m. 1–3 p.m.

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

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

WEEK 4: JUNE 25–29 LOWER SCHOOL Accelerated Reading Club Section 3 (Grades 2–4) Girls DIY & Design Section 1 (Grades 2–4) Accelerated Math Section 3 (Grades 3–4) Récréation Section 2 (Grades 1–2) Fourth-Grade Training Camp Section 1 (Grade 4 only) Club SciKidz: Camp Little Scientist Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Beginner Minecraft Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Cosmos Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Young Physician Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Robot Mechanic Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Special Effects Section 1 Club Scientific: Camp Video Game Maker Section 1

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

MIDDLE SCHOOL Latin 1A Section 1 (third week, M–F) Sixth-Grade Reading and Writing: Dead End in Norvelt Section 1 Sixth-Grade Reading and Writing: Out of My Mind Section 2 Fifth-Grade Reading and Writing: The Indian in the Cupboard Section 2 Seventh-Grade Reading and Writing: Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer Section 2 Eighth-Grade Reading and Writing: The Outsiders Section 2 Fifth-Grade Reading and Writing: The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Robot Mechanic Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Special Effects Section 1 Club Scientific: Camp Video Game Maker Section 1

10 a.m.–noon 10 a.m.–noon 10 a.m.–noon 12:30–2:30 p.m. 1–3 p.m. 1–3 p.m. 3–5 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL Health Section 3 (second of two weeks) Intro to Digital Photography Section 1 Intro to Multimedia Section 1 Intro to Web Page Programming (Honors) Section 1 Sophomore Summer Reading Course: Candide Section 1 Sophomore Summer Reading Course: Candide Section 2 Health Section 4 (second of two weeks) Sophomore Summer Reading Course: Candide Section 3

8 a.m.–noon 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 8–10 a.m. 10:05 a.m.–12:05 p.m. 12:45–4:45 p.m. 1–3 p.m.

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

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

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WEEK 6: JULY 16–20

FOR FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY JULY 2–6 (CLOSED EXCEPT FOR ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT) MS Boys Athletic Training (M, T, Th, F) US Boys Athletic Training (M, T, Th, F) MS Girls Athletic Training (M, T, Th, F) US Girls Athletic Training (M, T, Th, F) US Boys Athletic Training (M, T, Th, F)

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

WEEK 5: JULY 9–13 LOWER SCHOOL Cross Cheer Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Little Engineer Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Little Robot Mechanic Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Young Scientist Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet Section 2 Club Scientific: Camp Junior Video Game Maker Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Deep Space Robotics & Rocketry Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp RPG Game Maker Section 1 *New* Oh, the Places You’ll Go . . . with Books Section 1

9 a.m.–noon 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. 1–4 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Deep Space Robotics & Rocketry Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp RPG Game Maker Secton 1 *New* Math Bridges: Get Prepared for 5th-Grade Math Section 2 Math Bridges: Get Prepared for 7th-Grade Math Section 1 Math Bridges: Get Prepared for 6th-Grade Math Section 2 Math Bridges: Get Prepared for 8th-Grade Math Section 1 Girls Draw & Design Section 1

9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 9–11 a.m. 9–11 a.m. 1–3 p.m. 1–3 p.m. 1–4 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL Health Section 5 (first of two weeks) Interm. Web Page Prog. – PHP, MySQL and Dynamic Database-Driven Websites (Honors) Section 1 Intro to Web Page Programming (Honors) Section 1 Health Section 6 (first of two weeks) ATHLETICS Cross Country Section 5 (T & Th) MS Boys Athletic Training (M–Th) US Boys Athletic Training (M–Th) MS Girls Athletic Training (M–Th) US Girls Athletic Training (M–Th) MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 5 (T & Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 5 (T & Th) US Boys Athletic Training (M–Th)

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

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LOWER SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Junior Chemist Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Beginner Minecraft Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Cosmos Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Young Physician Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Medicine Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet (Advanced) Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Video Game Maker 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.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Medicine Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet (Advanced) Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Video Game Maker Section 2

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

UPPER SCHOOL Health Section 5 (second of two weeks ) Introduction to Python Programming (Honors) Section 1 Sophomore Summer Reading Course: A Tale of Two Cities Section 1 Junior Summer Reading Course: The Scarlet Letter Section 3 (M–Th) Health Section 6 (second of two weeks) Sophomore Summer Reading Course: A Tale of Two Cities Section 2 Sophomore Summer Reading Course: A Tale of Two Cities Section 3

8 a.m.–noon 8 a.m.– 5p.m. 8–10:30 a.m. 9–11:30 a.m. 12:45–4:45 p.m. 10:35 a.m.–1:05 p.m. 2–4:30 p.m.

ATHLETICS Cross Country Section 6 (T & Th) MS Boys Athletic Training (M–Th) US Boys Athletic Training (M–Th) Little Trojan Volleyball Camp Section 2 MS Girls Athletic Training (M–Th) US Girls Athletic Training (M–Th) MS Girls Volleyball Camp Section 2 MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 6 (T & Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 6 (T & Th) US Boys Athletic Training (M–Th)

8–9 a.m. 9–10:30 a.m. 9–10:30 a.m. 9–11 a.m. 11 a.m.–noon 11 a.m.–noon noon–2 p.m. 3–4 p.m. 4–5 p.m. 4–5:30 p.m.

WEEK 7: JULY 23–27 LOWER SCHOOL Animal Artists Section 1 MIDDLE SCHOOL Seventh-Grade Reading and Writing Enrichment: Refugee Section 2 Eighth-Grade Reading and Writing: The Outsiders Section 3 Sixth-Grade Reading and Writing: Dead End in Norvelt Section 2 Eighth-Grade Reading and Writing Enrichment: Running for My Life Section 2

9 a.m.–noon 10 a.m.–noon 10 a.m.–noon 1–3 p.m. 1–3 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL Intro to Business Graphics Design (Honors) Section 2

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

ATHLETICS Cross Country Section 7 (T & Th)

8–9 a.m.

LOWER SCHOOL ACCELERATED MATH CLUB

Section 1: June 11–15, 10 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 18–22, 10 a.m.–noon Section 3: June 25–29, 10 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 3–4 Fee: $115

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 determines each child’s individual ability and enables the math coach to customize a program of study targeting their needs. Please bring a water bottle and snack each day. Maximum enrollment is 15 students.

Instructor: Cheryl Utley

ACCELERATED READING CLUB Section 1: June 11–15, 8–10 a.m. Section 2: June 18–22, 8–10 a.m. Section 3: June 25–29, 8–10 a.m. Entering grades: 2–4 Fee: $115

Summer reading is 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 determines each child’s individual reading range and enables the reading coach to help students select books based on ability and interest. WARNING! Research shows students who do not read during the summer break experience learning loss! Maximum enrollment is 15 students.

Instructor: Cheryl Utley

ANIMAL ARTISTS

Section 1: July 23–27, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 2–4 Fee: $135 (includes t-shirt and all supplies)

Join us and learn all about animals . . . through ART. Using printmaking, painting, drawing and sculpting, campers will learn about how past artists captured the beauty of nature in their work and how we can do the same! Campers are sure to get their hands messy but their brains working as they create beautiful, WILD treasures to take home! Please indicate t-shirt size on the registration form. Enrollment is limited to 16 students.

Instructor: Lindsay Carreker

ART CAMP

Section 1: June 11–15, 10 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 1–4 Fee: $135 (includes t-shirt and all supplies)

Come make fun, innovative art, including painting, drawing, collage and mixed-media. Enhance your skills while having fun and getting messy! Please indicate t-shirt size on the registration form. Enrollment is limited to 16 students.

Instructor: Adria Warner

BAKING BOOT CAMP

Section 1: June 18–22, 8–10 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, pizza, 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

CROSS CHEER CHEERLEADING CAMP! Section 1: July 9–13, 9 a.m.–noon, ages: 5–10 Fee: $145 (includes t-shirt & crafts)

Cross Cheer cheerleading camps introduce young girls to cheerleading in a Christ-centered atmosphere. Campers will learn basic cheer techniques including motions, jumps, cheers, tumbling, stunting and a dance to music. 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. To find out more information and to register for this camp go to www.CrossCheer.com

Instructors: Cross Cheer Coaching Staff

CHEERLEADING!

Section 1: June 18–22, 9–10:30 a.m., entering grades: 1–2 Section 2: June 18–22, 10:30 a.m.–noon, entering grades: 3–4 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 after camp is over on Friday, June 22, from 11:30 a.m.–noon. New routines are 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: Coach Robin Rice and the varsity cheerleaders

DRILL TEAM: JAZZ IT UP WITH THE TROJANETTES! Section 1: June 18–22, 9–10:30 a.m., entering grades: 3–4 Section 2: June 18–22, 10:30 a.m.– noon, entering grades: 1–2 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 at the end of camp on Friday, June 22, from 11:30 a.m.–noon. 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: Julie Gossett and the Trojanettes

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MULTIPLICATION MANIA!

Section 1: June 11–15, 12:30–2:30 p.m. 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 a fun-filled week of multiplication mania! We’ll use a wide variety of handson activities, apps and games that make mastering multiplication a breeze. Please bring a water bottle and snack each day. Maximum enrollment is 12 students per class.

Instructor: Cheryl Utley

FOURTH-GRADE TRAINING CAMP

OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO . . . WITH BOOKS

Get fired up for fourth grade! You will 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. Please bring a sack lunch, water bottle and snack each day. Maximum enrollment is 15 students.

Come spend a week with us as we explore a new children’s story each day. We will learn to love new authors, characters and adventures. Build your child’s love for literature early. This class will be filled with fun activities that will revolve around the story we read each day. We will do crafts, sing, act out stories and make yummy snacks inspired by our story of the day. Enrollment is limited to 14 students.

Section 1: June 25–29, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Entering grade: 4 (TCA students only) Fee: $200

Instructors: Cheryl Utley and Laurie Dickens

GIRLS DIY & DESIGN

Section 1: June 25–29, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 2–4 Fee: $135 (includes t-shirt and all supplies)

Calling all mermaids and unicorns! If making a fizzy bath bomb, molding glitter soap or painting a gemstone with watercolor sounds like fun to you, JOIN US! We will learn about the principles of good design through drawing, painting and, yes, even SLIME! Please indicate t-shirt size on the registration form. Enrollment is limited to 16 students.

Instructor: Lindsay Carreker

JUMP START INTO KINDERGARTEN Section 1: June 18–22, 9–11:30 a.m. Section 2: June 18–22, 1–3:30 p.m. 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 Karen Smith

MEMORY MATTERS!

Section 1: June 11–15, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Entering grades: 3–4 Fee: $115

Boost your memory through a variety of games and exercises from easy to challenging. Short-term or working memory is a key factor in academic success, since it impacts our ability to learn, reason and comprehend. We’ll also learn some tricks for memorizing spelling words, math facts and Bible verses. Don’t forget to sign up! Please bring a water bottle and snack each day. day. Maximum enrollment is 16 students per class.

Instructor: Cheryl Utley

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Section 1: July 9–13, 1–4 p.m. Entering grade: Kindergarten Fee: $165

Instructors: Lynne Klein and Kimberley Hechtner

PUBLISHING COMPANY

Section 1: June 18–22, 12:30–3:30 p.m. Entering grades: 3–4 Fee: $165

Calling young authors! Spark your imagination, get creative, and find a way with words. Using Writing Workshop techniques, each student will write, illustrate and publish his or her own work. At the completion of the class, your child will not only have a book to share with family and friends, but he or she will also have a writer’s notebook filled with enough ideas to keep writing and publishing for the rest of the summer! Please bring a water bottle and snack each day. Maximum enrollment is 12 students per class.

Instructor: Cheryl Utley

RÉCRÉATION

Section 1: June 11–15, 10 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 25–29, 10 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 1–2 Fee: $115

Did you like the French Café and learning about different countries in kindergarten? If so, travel with me to a land where you say, “J’ai faim,” and “Bon appétit.” We will enjoy French food and music, do art and much more. You will learn how to name different family members, animals, foods, articles of clothing and feelings and learn French rhymes. À bientôt!

Instructor: Benedicte Rovelo

SKY RANCH LAUNCH CAMP Section 1: June 11–15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: June 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Entering grades: K–4 Fee: $280

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, teambuilding 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

Club SciKidz Dallas Do you have a child who is interested in technology or learning how the world works? Club SciKidz Dallas introduces children to the mysteries of science through hands-on, engaging, make-andtake 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 SciKidz camps at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

CAMP JUNIOR CHEMIST Section 1: July 16–20, 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)*

Entering grades: PreK & Kindergarten Fee: $235 (half-day) or $285 (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

CAMP JUNIOR METEOROLOGIST Section 1: June 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)*

Entering grades: PreK & Kindergarten Fee: $235 (half-day) or $285 (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 9–13, 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, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and no post-care)*

Entering grades: PreK & Kindergarten Fee: $235 (half-day) or $285 (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

CAMP LITTLE SCIENTIST

Section 1: June 25–29, 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)*

Entering grades: PreK & Kindergarten Fee: $235 (half-day) or $285 (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 waterbottle rocketry

CAMP BEGINNER MINECRAFT Section 1: June 25–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 16–20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Entering grades: 1–3 Fee: $285 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: June 25–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 16–20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Entering grades: 1–3 Fee: $285 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

Section 1: June 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Entering grades: 1–3 Fee: $285 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

CAMP SEA ADVENTURE

Section 1: June 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Entering grades: 1–3 Fee: $285 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Arrrrrrrg! Welcome, me hearties! Formerly known as Camp Jolly Roger, we hope you’ll 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 and building a model pirate ship

CAMP LITTLE ROBOT MECHANIC Section 1: July 9–13, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Entering grades: 1–3 Fee: $285 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 and building a personal robot

CAMP YOUNG PHYSICIAN

Section 1: June 25–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 16–20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Entering grades: 1–3 Fee: $285 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

CAMP STOP MOTION EXPLOSION Section 1: June 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Entering grades: 1–3 Fee: $285 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Make no bones about it; this camp is for the aspiring doctor 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 child 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

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 YOUNG SCIENTIST

CAMP EMERGENCY VET

Section 1: July 9–13, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Entering grades: 1–3 Fee: $285 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

Section 1: June 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 9–13, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Entering grades: 1–3 Fee: $285 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

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CAMP JUNIOR VIDEO GAME MAKER Section 1: July 9–13, 9 a.m. –4 p.m.

This camp is for those campers that have already been playing Minecraft and who have an interest in coding. With the help of our expert counselors, campers learn how to make modifications and use Redstone to expand their creative abilities.

Entering grades: 1–3 Fee: $285 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

CAMP ROBOT MECHANIC

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

Does your video gamer want to actually CREATE video games, instead of just playing them? In Camp Junior Video Game Maker, campers will be using a software program from MIT called Scratch. The program was designed for children and teaches them the basics of programing as they create animated stories, video games and interactive artwork. Using colorful programming blocks, campers drag and “snap” together the blocks to make a character (Sprite) walk, speak, play music or interact with other sprites. Since computer programming is considered the new literacy, young people now have an opportunity to put together multimedia programs without any previous programming knowledge. As children create with Scratch, they learn to think creatively, work collaboratively and reason systematically.

CAMP DEEP SPACE ROBOTICS & ROCKETRY Section 1: June 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 9–13, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Entering grades: 4–7 Fee: $285 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-Technology-Engineering-Math and is a fundamental part of this camp by providing a hands-on, minds-on 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!

CAMP EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Section 1: June 25–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Entering grades: 4–7 Fee: $285 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, which is a multi-function gripper robot, and our new 14-in-1 Solar Powered Robot Fleet Kit. Campers will be able to take their robots home at week’s end. Campers will also learn how to solder, a skill that is a must for anyone interested in robotics or electronics!

CAMP SPECIAL EFFECTS

Section 1: June 25–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Entering grades: 4–7 Fee: $285 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!

Section 1: July 16–20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

CAMP VIDEO GAME MAKER

Entering grades: 4–7 Fee: $285 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

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

Do you have a child who dreams of being a medical professional one day? In this hands-on biology based camp, campers learn about important life-saving techniques, including first aid and CPR. Numerous projects include: mammalian heart dissection, learning how to use medical instruments, triage and diagnosis. Campers will also explore the structures and physiology of the amazing human body. Career opportunities are discussed as campers meet a real medical professional. Each camper will receive a stethoscope and certificate at the end of the week.

CAMP EMERGENCY VET – ADVANCED Section 1: July 16–20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Entering grades: 4–7 Fee: $285 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

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 MASTER MINECRAFT CODER Section 1: June 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Section 1: June 25–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: July 16–20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Entering grades: 4–7 Fee: $285 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Club SciKidz uses Fusion 2.5 from Clickteam to teach campers how to build twodimensional video games. This software provides an easy-to-use game-authoring environment that allows campers to create many types of computer games, screen savers and other applications. Campers will get started with a Space Shooter Game, where they learn how to create moving backgrounds, add scores and lives, design instructions and titles, create waves of enemies and transition screens. Later in the week, campers will learn how to create Maze and Platform Games.

CAMP RPG GAME MAKER *NEW IN 2018* Section 1: July 9–13, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Entering grades: 4–7 Fee: $285 Please register at: https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Make role-playing games come to life! Our RPG Maker camp shows campers how to create their very own epic, role-playing games, where players battle fierce monsters prowling in a dungeon. Campers will learn what RPG is, the history of RPG, all the basics, the character and all aspects of the game. Club SciKidz uses RPG Maker VXAce, which features so many exciting features to make virtual worlds come alive! Once campers have finished their projects, they can export their games to portable EXE files that can be played on any Windows system to be enjoyed at home!

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

Entering grades: 4–7 Fee: $285 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. For veteran gamers, this camp will assist your survival and creativity as you learn to new strategies from the creators themselves.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL BAKING BOOT CAMP

Section 1: June 18–22, 8–10 a.m. Entering grades: 4–8 Fee: $155 (includes all supplies)

Instructors: Joanna Hayden and Brandie Rodgers

CLAY CAMP

Section 1: June 18–22, 1–3 p.m. Entering grades: 6–12 and adults Fee: $155 (includes all supplies)

numbers, as well as working on place value and word problems to help ease the transition into fifth grade. Enrollment is limited to 14 students.

Instructor: Rebekah Viohl

MATH BRIDGES: Getting Prepared for Sixth-Grade Math Section 1: June 18–22; 1–3 p.m. Section 2: July 9–13; 1–3 p.m. Entering grade: 6 Fee: $115

This course is designed to help rising sixth graders who need help solidifying math concepts from fifth grade. Emphasis will be on long division, fractions, decimals and multiple-step problems. Enrollment is limited to 14 students.

Instructor: Rebekah Viohl

We’re getting down & dirty exploring hand-built and wheel-thrown techniques on the potter’s wheel! We’ll pinch, coil and slab our way through both functional and sculptural pieces, including your own, unique dinnerware! Watch a live gospel presentation from the book of Jeremiah using the potter’s wheel and take home some truly unique conversationstarters. *All projects will be made in June during camp, and glazing will be done during open studio glazing days July 16 and 24. Enrollment is limited to 10 people.

MATH BRIDGES: Getting Prepared for Seventh-Grade Math

GIRLS DRAW & DESIGN

Instructor: Karen Compere

Instructor: Adria Warner

Section 1: July 9–13, 1–4 p.m. Entering grades: 5–6 Fee: $135 (includes t-shirt and all supplies)

Calling all crafty girls! If making a bath bomb, molding soap, carving your own stamp or painting a gemstone with watercolor sounds like fun to you, JOIN US! We will learn about the principles of good design through drawing, painting and printmaking! Please indicate t-shirt size on the registration form. Enrollment is limited to 16 students.

Instructor: Lindsay Carreker

LATIN 1A

Section 1: June 11–29, 10 a.m.– noon (M–F, 3 Weeks) Entering grade: 8 Fee: $315

This class is required for students new to TCA entering eighth grade who have not previously taken the Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1. Please contact Latin Dept. Head Mrs. Frances Gannon with any questions: fgannon@trinitychristian.org

Instructors: TCA Latin Teachers

MATH BRIDGES: Getting Prepared for Fifth-Grade Math Section 1: June 18–22; 9–11 a.m. Section 2: July 9–13; 9–11 a.m. Entering grade: 5 Fee: $115

This course is designed to help rising fifth graders who need help solidifying math concepts from fourth grade. Emphasis will be on adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing

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Section 1: July 9–13, 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. Enrollment is limited to 16 students.

MATH BRIDGES: Getting Prepared for Eighth-Grade Math Section 1: July 9–13, 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 is limited to 16 students.

Instructor: Karen Compere

MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP: ANNIE

Section 1: June 11–15, (M–Th, 9a.m.–4p.m. & Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. performance) Section 2: June 18–22, (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 Annie. 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 and snack 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 and Leslie Williams Blum ’88

MEMORY MATTERS!

Section 1: June 11–15, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Entering: grade: 5 Fee: $115

Boost your memory through a variety of games and exercises from easy to challenging. Short-term or working memory is a key factor in academic success, since it impacts our ability to learn, reason and comprehend. In addition to improving our memories, we’ll learn some tricks for memorizing spelling words, math facts and Bible verses. Don’t forget to sign up! Please bring a water bottle and snack each day. Enrollment is limited to 16 students.

Instructor: Cheryl Utley

PREPARATION FOR FIFTH-GRADE READING AND WRITING: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Section 1: June 11–15, 10 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 25–29, 3–5 p.m. Entering grade: 5 Fee: $115

As we read From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg from the summer reading list, we will introduce the key styles and methods used for writing in fifth grade at TCA. Over the course of the week, students will complete their first summer reading and writing assignment. Students will also learn how to gather ideas, organize their thoughts and answer questions completely in writing. This class is strongly recommended for students new to TCA but will benefit any student interested in improving his or her reading and writing skills. Students must bring a paper copy (in which they can highlight/ annotate) of the book to class on the first day. Please note that students will be expected to complete a small amount of reading or writing homework each night during class. Enrollment is limited to 10 students.

Instructor: Suzanne Burk

PREPARATION FOR FIFTH-GRADE READING AND WRITING: The Indian in the Cupboard Section 1: June 11–15, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Section 2: June 25–29, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Entering grade: 5 Fee: $115

As we read The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks from the summer reading list, we will introduce the key styles and methods used for writing in fifth grade at TCA. Over the course of the week, students will complete their first summer reading and writing assignment. Students will also learn how to gather ideas, organize their thoughts and answer questions completely in writing. This class is strongly recommended for students new to TCA but will benefit any student interested in improving his or her reading and writing skills. Students must bring a paper copy (in which they can highlight/annotate) of the book to class on the first day. Please note that students will be expected to complete a small amount of reading or writing homework each night during class. Enrollment is limited to 10 students.

Instructor: Suzanne Burk

PREPARATION FOR SIXTH-GRADE READING AND WRITING: Out of My Mind Section 1: June 11–15, 3–5 p.m. Section 2: June 25–29, 10 a.m.–noon Entering grade: 6 Fee: $115

As we read Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper from the summer reading list, we will introduce the key styles and methods used for writing in sixth grade at TCA. Over the course of the week, students will complete their first summer reading and writing assignment. Students will also learn how to develop creative ideas, organize their thoughts, cite textual evidence, incorporate sentence openers and dress-ups and answer the question completely in writing. This class is strongly recommended for students new to TCA but will benefit any student interested in improving his or her reading and writing skills. Students must bring a paper copy (in which they can highlight/annotate) of the book to class on the first day. Please note that students will be expected to complete reading and writing homework each night during class. Enrollment is limited to 10 students.

Instructor: Suzanne Burk

PREPARATION FOR SIXTH-GRADE READING AND WRITING: Dead End in Norvelt Section 1: June 25–29, 10 a.m.–noon Section 2: July 23–27, 1–3 p.m. Entering grade: 6 Fee: $115

As we read Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos from the summer reading list, we will introduce the key styles and methods used for writing in sixth grade at TCA. Over the course of the week, students will complete their first summer reading and writing assignment. Students will also learn how to develop creative ideas, organize their thoughts, cite textual evidence, incorporate sentence openers and dress-ups and answer the question completely in writing. This class is strongly recommended for students new to TCA but will benefit any student interested in improving his or her reading and writing skills. Students must bring a paper copy (in which they can highlight/annotate) of the book to class on the first day. Please note that students will be expected to complete reading and writing homework each night during class. Enrollment is limited to 10 students.

Instructor: Jan Marshall

PREPARATION FOR SEVENTH-GRADE READING AND WRITING: Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer Section 1: June 11–15, 10 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 25–29, 1–3 p.m. Entering grade: 7 Fee: $115

As we read Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham from the summer reading list, we will introduce the key styles and methods used for writing in seventh grade at TCA. Over the course of the week, students will complete their first summer reading and writing assignment. Students will also learn how to develop creative and insightful ideas, organize their thoughts, cite textual evidence and answer the question effectively in writing. This class is strongly recommended for students new to TCA or who have difficulty reading and writing. Students must bring a paper copy (in which they can highlight/annotate) of the book to class on the first day. Please note that students will be expected to complete reading and writing homework each night during class. Enrollment is limited to 10 students.

Instructor: Jan Marshall

PREPARATION AND ENRICHMENT FOR SEVENTH-GRADE READING AND WRITING: Refugee Section 1: June 11–15, 1–3 p.m. Section 2: July 23–27, 10 a.m.–noon Entering grade: 7 Fee: $115

As we read Refugee by Alan Gratz from the summer reading list, we will review the key styles and methods used for writing in seventh grade at TCA. Over the course of the week, students will complete their first summer reading and writing assignment. Students will also expand their ability to develop insightful and advanced ideas, organize their thoughts, cite textual evidence and answer the question effectively in writing. This class is recommended for students looking to advance their current reading and writing skills. Students must bring a paper copy (in which they can highlight/annotate) of the book to class on the first day. Please note that students will be expected to complete reading and writing homework each night during class. Enrollment is limited to 10 students.

Instructor: Jan Marshall

PREPARATION FOR EIGHTH-GRADE READING AND WRITING: The Outsiders Section 1: June 11–15, 10 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 25–29, 1–3 p.m. Section 3: July 23–27, 10 a.m.–noon Entering grade: 8 Fee: $115

As we read The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton from the summer reading list, we will introduce the key styles and methods used for writing in eighth grade at TCA. Over the course of the week, students will complete their first summer reading and writing assignment. Students will also learn how to develop creative and insightful ideas, organize their thoughts, cite textual evidence and answer the question effectively in writing. This class is strongly recommended for students new to TCA or who have difficulty reading and writing. Students must bring a paper copy (in which they can highlight/annotate) of the book to class on the first day. Please note that students will be expected to complete reading and writing homework each night during class. Enrollment is limited to 10 students.

Instructor: Sarah-Graham Turtletaub

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PREPARATION AND ENRICHMENT FOR EIGHTH-GRADE READING AND WRITING: Running for My Life Section 1: June 11–15, 1–3 p.m. Section 2: July 23–27, 1–3 p.m. Entering grade: 8 Fee: $115

As we read Running for My Life by Lopez Lomong from the summer reading list, we will review the key styles and methods used for writing in eighth grade at TCA. Over the course of the week, students will complete their first summer reading and writing assignment. Students will also expand their ability to develop insightful and advanced ideas, organize their thoughts, cite textual evidence and answer the question effectively in writing. This class is recommended for students looking to advance their current reading and writing skills. Students must bring a paper copy (in which they can highlight/annotate) of the book to class on the first day. Please note that students will be expected to complete reading and writing homework each night during class. Enrollment is limited to 10 students.

PUBLISHING COMPANY

Section 1: June 18–22, 12:30–3:30 p.m. Entering grades: 5–6 Fee: $115

Calling young authors! Spark your imagination, express yourself and find a way with words. Using Writing Workshop techniques, each student will write, illustrate and publish his or her own story. At the completion of the class, your child will not only have a book to share with family and friends, but he or she will also have a writer’s notebook filled with enough ideas to keep writing and publishing for the rest of the summer! Enrollment is limited to 12 students.

Instructor: Cheryl Utley

Instructor: Sarah-Graham Turtletaub

UPPER SCHOOL BUG CAMP

Section 1: June 11–14 (M–Th), 9–11 a.m. Section 2: June 11–14 (M–Th), 11:30–1:30 p.m. Section 3: June 11–14 (M–Th), 2–4 p.m. Section 4: June 18–21 (M–Th), 9–11 a.m. Section 5: June 18–21 (M–Th), 11:30–1:30 p.m. Section 6: June 18–21 (M–Th), 2–4 p.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. We will catch out in the field, and 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

CLAY CAMP

Section 1: June 18–22, 1–3 p.m. Entering grades: 6–12, and Adults Fee: $155 (includes all supplies)

Instructor: Adria Warner

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COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP Section 1: June 11–15, 9–11 a.m. Section 2: June 11–15, 1–3 p.m. Entering grade: 12 Fee: $115

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! Enrollment is limited to 16 students.

Instructor: Diane Walton

CREATIVE WRITING/POETRY WORKSHOP

INTRO TO DIGITAL GRAPHICS

If you enjoy reading or writing poetry and would like to sharpen your creative writing skills, this workshop is a great opportunity to do just that. We will read both poetry and prose, experiment with various writing styles and discuss our own poetic drafts together in a friendly environment. Since this workshop is limited to one week, we will not only practice during the class, but I will also pose writing experiments for you to craft at home and bring in for the large group to read and respond. We will plan on hosting an optional reading of our selected works on Thursday evening, the night before our last class. Enrollment is limited to 20 students.

This course is for students with little to no experience in computer graphics programs. The computer as an art tool will be emphasized as the students will learn the basics of photography and drawing-based programs. Students will learn the art of scanning and importing images, color corrections, digital manipulation of their images and the mounting and presentation of their finished products. Adobe Photoshop will be the primary application that will be studied with a digital portfolio being the final product of the class. No prerequisites. Enrollment is limited to 14 students.

Section 1: June 11–15, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Entering grades: 9–12 Fee: $115

Instructor: Diane Walton

FRESHMAN SUMMER READING COURSE: THE TALE OF TROY Section 1: June 11–14 (M–Th), 9–11 a.m. Section 2: June 11–14 (M–Th), 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Section 3: June 18–21 (M–Th), 9–11 a.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 25 students per section.

Instructor: Stephanie Burgoon

HEALTH

Section 1: June 11–22, 8 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 11–22, 12:45–4:45 p.m. Section 3: June 18–29, 8 a.m.–noon Section 4: June 18–29, 12:45–4:45 p.m. Section 5: July 9–20, 8 a.m.–noon Section 6: July 9–20, 12:45–4:45 p.m. Entering grades: 10–12 Fee: $315 1 Trimester of Upper School credit

The goal of this course is to gain an understanding of the human body and total health by considering the physical, mental, social and spiritual influences on the whole person. We will learn health facts and health-promoting attitudes and habits. We will research and address current and critical health issues, understand the implications of high risk behaviors and recognize God’s role in creating and sustaining our life and health. Credit cannot be given if a student misses any more than four hours of class (or one day). DO NOT PLAN TRIPS OR APPOINTMENTS DURING THE SESSION. A student must attend the section for which he or she is registered. Enrollment is limited to 20 students per section.

Instructors: Russ Betts, Kerry DeWeese, Sara Fusco and Tracy Graham

IDEAS AND PROCESS BEHIND GREAT FILMS, ANIMATIONS AND THE VISUAL ARTS Section 1: June 11–15, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades: 9–12 Fee: $315 1 trimester of Upper School Fine Art or Technology credit

Interested in film analysis or ever wonder what’s the story behind movies, shows and visual art? This course is for students with little to no experience in art or computer graphics programs, where will be watching and discussing films, popular videos and visual art. Additionally, while watching and discussing visual art content, we will be making our own artwork using the computer as an art-making tool and traditional art-making materials. No prerequisites. Enrollment is limited to 14 students.

Instructor: David Connolly

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

Instructor: David Connolly

INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Section 1: June 25–29, 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. No prerequisites. Enrollment is limited to 14 students.

Instructor: David Connolly

JUNIOR SUMMER READING COURSE: THE SCARLET LETTER Section 1: June 11–15, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Section 2: June 11–15 12:30–2:30 p.m. Section 3: July 16–19 (M–Th), 9–11:30 a.m. 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 a small, group setting and watch selected scenes from the movie, gaining insight and understanding to prepare for the summer reading test and The Scarlet Letter in-class essay. Also included in the course will be the discussion and practice of close analysis of literature. 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. Instructor: Holly Bator

MONEY 101

Section 1: June 11–15, 9–11 a.m. Section 2: June 11–15, 1–3 p.m. Entering grades: 11–12 or just-graduated seniors Fee: $115

Car insurance, credit cards, investing, oh my! Gain practical skills in budgeting, debt, building wealth through investments, insurance and how to buy a car wisely. Avoid money stress and face the future with confidence by learning how stewardship allows you to bless your family and bless others. This class will be hands-on; prepare to come home ready to tackle adult finances with skill! Enrollment is limited to 23 students per section.

Instructors: Katie Kilpatrick

SENIOR SUMMER READING COURSE: LIFE OF PI Section 1: June 18–22, 9–11 a.m. Section 2: June 18–22, 1–3 p.m. Entering grade: 12 Fee: $115

Come to this LAST summer reading class of your high school career! We will discuss the plot, characters and themes of the novel to prepare you to complete your summer reading essay. The class will be formatted with discussion, group work, snacks and movie watching. We will finish the book during the week. Students should have read through Part One (the first 93 pages) before the class begins. Enrollment is limited to 16 students.

Instructor: Fran Legband

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SOPHOMORE SUMMER READING COURSE: CANDIDE Section 1: June 25–29, 8–10 a.m. Section 2: June 25–29, 10:05 a.m.–12:05 p.m. Section 3: June 25–29, 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 16 students.

TRANSITION-TO-COLLEGE LIFE SKILLS Section 1: June 11–15, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Entering grade: 11–12 or just-graduated seniors Fee: $115

What skills reduce stress and help with time management in college? How do you plan, shop for and cook a few basic meals – maybe only with one pan and one burner in a dorm kitchen? College kids need to know how to navigate giant university bureaucracies, what to do when you get the flu away from home and how to respond to common college crises so they can take care of themselves and bless their friends. This class includes a field trip to analyze food labels and car parts! Enrollment is limited to 23 students.

Instructors: Katie Kilpatrick

Instructor: Zoe Ellen Azzi

SOPHOMORE SUMMER READING COURSE: A TALE OF TWO CITIES Section 1: July 16–20, 8–10:30 a.m. Section 2: July 16–20, 10:35 a.m.–1:05 p.m. Section 3: July 16–20, 2–4:30 p.m. Entering grade: 10 Fee: $115

This course will focus on reading and understanding the plot and significant themes in the masterpiece by Charles Dickens, 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 16 students.

Instructor: Zoe Ellen Azzi

UPPER SCHOOL

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. Teachers, do you need to improve your technology skills? Join us! You can learn the practical uses of software and get some professional growth hours in, as well. Use software to make your professional life easier. 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.

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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 25–29, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades: 9–12 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 Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 and Microsoft Sway. 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 (Creative Cloud) techniques will be introduced and included in projects.

Instructor: Susan Jackson

INTRO TO SPREADSHEET DESIGN

INTRO TO WEB PAGE PROGRAMMING – JAVASCRIPT & GRAPHICS (HONORS) Section 1: June 25–29, 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.

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 Dreamweaver Creative Cloud and other platforms to get our web pages to do tricks and rudimentary games.

Instructor: Kent Pendleton

Section 1: June 18–22, 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.

INTERMEDIATE WEB PAGE PROGRAMMING – PHP, MYSQL AND DYNAMIC DATABASE-DRIVEN WEBSITES (HONORS)

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 (Office 365) 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.

Instructor: Susan Jackson

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

INTRO TO BUSINESS GRAPHIC DESIGN (HONORS) Section 1: June 11–15, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Section 2: July 23–27, 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.

Section 1: July 9–13, 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 Creative Cloud, Intro to Web Page Design and Introduction to Web Page Programming with JavaScript and/or department head Approval 1 Trimester of Upper School Technology credit Parents/teachers are welcome in this class.

Once you can create a webpage, make it look nice with Photoshop and CSS and get it to do some tricks with JavaScript, the next step is giving it the ability to store and retrieve information from an online database. Once you can do this, the design (and consulting) possibilities are unlimited! PHP and MySQL are technologies that allow you to manipulate, store, retrieve and process data that can dynamically change the fabric of a webpage and allow a user to experience all the features of a modern web experience. Many former TCA students have used this knowledge to begin real-life consulting careers in high school. Join us in this valuable class!

Instructor: Kent Pendleton

INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON PROGRAMMING (HONORS)

The ability to manipulate, design, store and create images is central in effective electronic and written communication. Participants will learn how to use Photoshop Creative Cloud 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

Section 1: July 16–20, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades: 8–12 (younger students by special permission) Fee: $415 (includes the price of a textbook) Prerequisites: Algebra 1 1 Trimester of Upper School Technology credit

Want to get a taste of computer science before committing to a more complicated course? Interested in getting another language under your belt? This course is for you! Learn the fundamentals of this popular language and become a Python programmer!

Instructor: Kent Pendleton

INTRO TO WEB PAGE DESIGN (HONORS)

Section 1: June 18–22, 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 Creative Cloud and/ or Brackets) to expedite their 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

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ATHLETICS Athletic Development Training

Basketball

Athletes need to be developed. Expecting them to “just be ready” or to get in shape during season is preparing them to fail. 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 self-confidence, 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 and 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.

LS TROJAN BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP

ESSENTIAL FOR ALL ATHLETES

NEW PRICING FORMAT FOR 2018: Come as much as you can all summer for

$200—that’s half of last summer’s cost. The goal is to get all athletes training throughout the entire summer! Come often and bring friends.

GROUPS AND TIMES:

MS Boys entering grades 5–8: M–Th, 9–10:30 a.m. US Boys entering grades 9–12: M–Th, 9–10:30 a.m. or 4–5:30 p.m. MS Girls entering grades 5–8: M–Th, 11 a.m.–noon US Girls entering grades 9–12: M–Th, 11 a.m.–noon

FEE: $200 for all summer (no daily or weekly rate)

June 4 through July 19 (Week of July 4 will meet M, T, Th, F) Instructors: Team DX3

Baseball LS & MS TROJAN BASEBALL CAMP

Section 1: June 4–8, 8 a.m.–noon., entering grades: 6–8 Section 2: June 11–15, 8 a.m.–noon, entering grades: 1–5 Fee: $215

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

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Section 1: June 18–21 (M–Th), 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 2–4 Fee: $135 (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 18–21 (M–Th), 1–4 p.m. Entering grades: 5–8 Fee: $135 (includes t-shirt)

Instructor: Coach Randy Feemster

Cross Country CROSS COUNTRY

Section 1: June 5 & 7 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 2: June 12 & 14 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 3: June 19 & 21 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 4: June 26 & 28 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 5: July 10 & 12 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 6: July 17 & 19 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 7: July 24 & 26 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Entering grades: 6–9 Fee: $30 per week or $160 for the whole summer

MS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP Section 1: June 4–8, noon–2 p.m. Section 2: July 16–20, noon–2 p.m. Entering grades: 6–8 Fee: $135

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: Coach Steve Collins and TCA varsity players

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 2018 Summer Cross Country Camp!

MS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SKILLS AND TEAM TRAINING

Football

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.

Instructor: Coach Marcus Moore

MS TROJAN FOOTBALL CAMP Section 1: June 18–22, 10 a.m.–noon Entering grades: 6–8 Fee: $135

Are you ready for some football? This camp will be geared towards getting your son and his team ready for fall football at TCA. We will practice some of the TCA plays, and we will play some 7 on 7. Camp will be led by TCA varsity coaches and some varsity Trojan football players. Be prepared to learn the skills needed to succeed as a TCA football player! Come ready to play in t-shirt, shorts, cleats or tennis shoes and cap. 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 coaches and players

Softball GIRLS SOFTBALL CAMP

Section 1: June 18–22, 8:30–11 a.m. Entering grades: 4–8 Fee: $135 (includes t-shirt)

Join Coach Yanof, Coach Johnston and current and former varsity players for this summer girls softball camp. Girls will receive 1-on-1 instruction to develop fundamentals such as fielding and situational softball. Campers will be instructed on age-appropriate game skills, as the girls will be grouped by age. For younger girls, the focus will be individual skills, including proper positions, rules of the game and working with teammates. The focus for the older girls will be on preparing them for MS and varsity softball at TCA.

Instructors: Coach Yanof, Coach Johnston and varsity softball players

Volleyball LITTLE TROJAN GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP Section 1: June 4–8, 9–11 a.m. Section 2: July 16–20, 9–11 a.m. Entering grades: 2–5 Fee: $135

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.

Section 1: June 5 & 7 (T & Th), 3–4 p.m. Section 2: June 12 & 14 (T & Th), 3–4 p.m. Section 3: June 19 & 21 (T & Th), 3–4 p.m. Section 4: June 26 & 28 (T & Th), 3–4 p.m. Section 5: July 10 & 12, (T & Th), 3–4 p.m. Section 6: July 17 & 19, (T & Th), 3–4 p.m. Entering grades: 6–8 Fee: $15 per individual day or $150 for the whole summer

Instructors: Coach Steve Collins and TCA varsity players

US GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SKILLS AND TEAM TRAINING Section 1: June 5 & 7 (T & Th), 4–5 p.m. Section 2: June 12 & 14 (T & Th), 4–5 p.m. Section 3: June 19 & 21 (T & Th), 4–5 p.m. Section 4: June 26 & 28 (T & Th), 4–5 p.m. Section 5: July 10 & 12, (T & Th), 4–5 p.m. Section 6: July 17 & 19, (T & Th), 4–5 p.m. Entering grades: 9–12 Fee: $15 per individual day or $150 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.

Instructor: Coach Steve Collins

Wrestling WRESTLING CAMP

Section 1: June 11–15, 9–11 a.m., entering grades: 1–5 Section 2: June 11–15, Noon–2 p.m., entering grades: 6–8 Fee: $135 (Camp T-shirt Included)

TCA Varsity Wrestling Assistant Coach and Head Wrestling Coach of Lofton Style Wrestling Club (formerly known as Dallas Dynamite) Melvin Lofton, along with current and former TCA wrestlers, will be hosting a wrestling camp this summer in the TCA wrestling room. Each camper will learn all about the sport of wrestling and master all of the basic fundamentals and skills necessary to be successful. Some techniques taught by instructors will be how to takedown your opponent, how to pin your opponent and how to escape from your opponent. Campers will also participate in various wrestling games to help further improve their knowledge and skill set of the sport throughout the week. Most importantly, each camper will come out of this camp with a full understanding of what the sport of wrestling is all about and just how much fun wrestling can really be.

Instructors: Coach Melvin Lofton and TCA wrestlers

Instructors: Coach Steve Collins and TCA varsity players

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