Summer@TCA

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Welcome to our 2021 Summer@TCA! Even through this time of uncertainty, Trinity Christian Academy continues to make a commitment to deliver the best possible programs to Addison-area families! This means that TCA will continue to share the highest quality classes and camps with children in the safest possible way while attempting to create an overall program that is convenient for families that choose to attend. Summer should be a fun time for children and a nice break from the rigors and routines of the academic year. TCA recognizes that it is important for kids to be able to connect with other children in person for their social-emotional well-being while balancing an ever-growing need to stay on academic track during the “off months.” Summer@ TCA is proud to offer high quality Lower and Middle School programs that include a day camp for Lower School kids, sports training sessions for both Lower and Middle School students and various academic enrichment opportunities so kids can hone those skills and stay on top of their academic progress during the summer. Upper School students can choose from a variety of classic summer school courses that potentially count for school credit, may give a student some necessary guidance with next year’s subject matter or may just give our young adults an opportunity to explore a new area of interest. Take some time to look through the list of camps and classes and their descriptions as outlined in the Summer@TCA Course Catalog to see what’s available for your child during the summer of 2021. Registration for summer sessions can be accessed online through the TCA website and on the Summer@TCA Resource Board.

NEW THIS YEAR: • Children entering grades K–5 can choose to stay all day (9 a.m.–4 p..m.) at our Trojan Day Camp! Small, grade-level pods will remain at camp all day (there is not a half-day option) and rotate through amazing summer activities that will include art, movement, songs, Bible study and maybe even some water activities throughout the week! Space is limited!

• At 1 p.m., all campers not attending an “Afternoon Only” session or a full-day camp session will be conveniently picked up through a staffrun carpool line outside the Lower School building. • Students staying through the afternoon will be conveniently picked up through a carpool pick-up line at 4 p.m. each day. • Upper School students have a nice variety of classes to choose from throughout the summer, as well as the option to participate in athletic training sessions. • Teachers are planning to run all sessions in person without the use of Zoom or Swivl technology. Only register for a particular class if you can ensure your in-person participation!

2021 Summer COVID Protocols: • Due to pandemic protocols, it is important to note that camp registration for all sessions will be limited. We will place children who do not get into their desired camps/classes on a waitlist. • Summer@TCA will follow the same screening, masking, distancing, quarantining and contact tracing protocols as were observed at TCA during the 2020-21 academic year. We will require all children (regardless of age) to wear masks inside and outside when safe and appropriate. • There may be situations where players, teachers, counselors and/or coaches could be deemed close contacts of someone with COVID-19 and may be asked to quarantine under TCA guidelines. If TCA policies are not being followed with regard to safety and virus transmission and/or there is no one to serve as a reasonable replacement for a coach or teacher in quarantine, it is possible that a particular session could be cancelled (even in the middle of the week).

• Middle School students can choose from a wide variety of morning instructional sessions from 9 a.m. to noon. Lower School and Middle School students have several “Morning Only” sports camp options throughout the month of June.

• Refunds will be provided for a portion of a camp or class that is cancelled due to pandemic protocols.

• At no additional cost, all morning campers will spend one hour (noon–1 p.m.) at a supervised lunch and recess session. During this hour, campers will have monitored lunch, movie and/or playground time together! We will require all participants to bring their own lunch, and our lunchtime protocols will require appropriate distance between unmasked eaters.

Thank you,

• Students who might choose to attend an “Afternoon Only” camp or class are also welcome to join their grade level for lunch at noon each day. Those students will be directed to their afternoon camp/ class location at the conclusion of the lunch/recess session.

We are excited to see your child at Summer@TCA 2021!

Steve Mercer

Justin Zappia

SUMMER SCHOOL DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY PROGRAMS

• Open enrollment to any child entering kindergarten (five years old by August 5, 2021) through twelfth grade in Fall 2021. • Most classes have a maximum student-toinstructor ratio of 12:1. • Camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and all offerings have a limited number of spaces available. • All students participating in Summer@TCA are required to have a completed registration form, which includes information on those authorized to pick up campers from TCA on a daily basis. • All registrations are processed online through Active Network and can be accessed through the TCA website.

Payment, Refunds, Cancellations and Confirmations

• The full camp fee is due upon registration. • Refunds requested in writing at least two weeks prior to a camp will be honored, less a 25% administrative fee. No refunds are available two weeks or less from the start date of a camp. • If a camp or class is cancelled by the school at any point due to Covid-19 protocols, a refund for an appropriate portion of that camp will be issued to the participant. • Campers’ first choices will be honored, if possible. Full refunds will be given if a camp is cancelled due to low enrollment and no alternative camp is chosen. • You should assume that your registration is confirmed unless we contact you prior to the start date. We will contact all registrants whose schedules need adjustments (if a camp is underenrolled or if your child has been wait-listed) two weeks prior to the start date of the scheduled camp session to arrange the necessary changes. • Students registered for camps and classes through Summer@TCA will be contacted by a coach, teacher or administrator no less than a week prior to the start of the camp to fill you in on all the latest details.

Schedule

• All morning campers will be escorted to the Upper School Cafeteria after their morning sessions for a supervised lunch, movie and/or playground time from noon to 1 p.m. at NO ADDITIONAL COST. If your child needs to be picked up earlier than the 1 p.m. carpool, please park in the north lot behind the Upper School and call the number posted on the signs to alert us you have arrived to pick up your child. • Following lunch and recess, all campers will be directed to their 1 p.m. class/camp or to carpool pick-up if they are not attending afternoon sessions. • 1 p.m. carpool will run in front of the Lower School. • Those campers who attend an afternoon session will be directed to afternoon carpool at 4 p.m. for pick-up. If a student needs to leave camp earlier than 4 p.m., parents must park in the north lot behind the Upper School and call the number posted on the signs to alert us you have arrived to pick up your child.

Lunch and Snack

• All campers will need to pack a lunch to be eaten on campus with his/her grade-level group Monday– Friday during camp weeks. • Each child will also need to bring a snack or snacks and drink. This applies to morning, afternoon and full-day sessions. • It is highly recommended that all campers bring a water bottle to camp each day.

Drop-off and Pick-up

• For all first-day camp sessions, we require an adult to check in each child through an in-car check-in process. This is where you will receive your carpool pick-up tag for the week.

• Carpool drop-off and screening will be 8:45– 9:10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.–12:10 p.m. Tuesday– Friday of each camp week. • Carpool pick-up lines run at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. each camp day. If you should need to pick up your child at any other time during the camp day, please contact the telephone number posted on the signs around campus to determine the location of your child. • If anyone other than those legally listed on the registration page is going to pick up your child from camp, you will need to provide a note granting permission to another person.

Safety, Discipline and Misconduct of Camper

• The safety of each camper is of upmost importance to TCA. All camp safety rules must be followed by each camper. • There is no supervision for students who are not enrolled in a class or camp. All students on campus must be enrolled in a class or camp, unless they are conducting other official business while on TCA premises. • Students participating in Summer@TCA are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior that will not interfere with the educational environment, nor detract from our religious purposes. All campers are expected to follow TCA’s Parent and Student Handbook. A copy of the handbook is available upon request. • TCA staff reserves the right to dismiss any camper whose conduct, behavior or actions are inappropriate. • No refund will be provided to any camper who is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons.

Dress Code

• The dress code at Summer@TCA is casual but should not cause a distraction. No offensive or foul language is allowed on any items. Staff at Summer@TCA reserves the right to dismiss any camper for inappropriate dress.

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Course Calendar Here’s a breakdown of all the summer courses week by week. Full-day and half-day camps are the options shaded blue below. In addition, there are some sessions that are offered during shorter time slots, which include some athletic training sessions and Upper School academic and enrichment courses. Read full descriptions with fees and other information for each course or camp on pages 8–21.

WEEK 1: MAY 31–JUNE 4 FULL- and HALF-DAY CAMPS LOWER SCHOOL Full-Day Camp Sky Ranch Day Camp (camp may be adjusted to June 1–4 for Memorial Day)

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Grades K–4

ATHLETIC TRAINING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND UPPER SCHOOL MS/US Boys Athletic Development 8–9:30 a.m., M–Th Grades 5–12 MS/US Girls Athletic Development 10–11 a.m., M–Th Grades 5–12 MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 1 3–4 p.m., T & Th Grades 6–8 US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 1 4–5 p.m., T & Th Grades 9–12

WEEK 2: JUNE 7–11 FULL- and HALF-DAY CAMPS LOWER SCHOOL Morning Camps, 9 a.m.–noon Little Trojan Multisport Camp Section 1 LS/MS Trojan Baseball Camp Section 1 Little Trojan Volleyball Camp Section 1 Reading, Writing and Arithmetic Camp Section 1

9 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–noon

Grades K–1 Grades 1–5 Grade 2–5 Grades 3–5

Afternoon Camps, 1–4 p.m. Play and Pray Basketball Basics LS/MS Trojan Soccer Camp Trojan Flag Football Camp Section 1 Multiplication Mania! Section 1

1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m.

Grades K–2 Grades 1–8 Grades 2–5 Grades 3–5

MIDDLE SCHOOL Full-Day Camp Musical Theater Workshop: Godspell Section 1

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Grades 5–8

Morning Camps, 9 a.m.–noon LS/MS Trojan Baseball Camp Section 1 9 a.m.–noon Little Trojan Volleyball Camp Section 1 9 a.m.–noon Reading, Writing and Arithmetic Camp Section 1 9 a.m.–noon Math Bridges: Getting Prepared for 5th-Grade Math Section 1 9 a.m.–noon Middle School Trojan Football Camp 9 a.m.–noon 5th-Grade Summer Reading:The Twenty-One Balloons Section 1 9 a.m.–noon 8th-Grade Summer Reading: The Outsiders 9 a.m.–noon

Grades 1–5 Grades 2–5 Grades 3–5 Grade 5 Grades 6–8 Grade 5 Grade 8

Afternoon Camps, 1–4 p.m. LS/MS Trojan Soccer Camp Trojan Flag Football Camp Section 1 Multiplication Mania! Section 1 MS Trojan Volleyball Camp Section 1 5th-Grade Summer Reading:The Indian in the Cupboard 5th-Grade Summer Reading:Tuck Everlasting Section 1 Math Bridges: Getting Prepared for 7th-Grade Math Section 1 Math Bridges: Getting Prepared for 8th-Grade Math Section 1

Grades 1–8 Grades 2–5 Grades 3–5 Grades 6–8 Grade 5 Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 8

1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m.

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UPPER SCHOOL Freshman Summer Reading: The Tale of Troy Section 1 (M–Th) 8–10 a.m. Health Section 1 (grades 10–12, week 1 of 2) 8 a.m.–noon Intro to Ceramics (week 1 of 2) 8 a.m.–noon Intro to Digital Photography 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Intro to Python Programming 8 a.m.–5 p.m. College Application Essay Writing Workshop Section 1 (for seniors) 8:30–10:30 a.m. College Application Essay Writing Workshop Section 2 (for seniors) 10:30a.m.–12:30p.m. Bug Camp Section 1 (M-Th) 10 a.m.–noon Freshman Summer Reading: The Tale of Troy Section 2 (M–Th) 10 a.m.–noon Bug Camp Section 2 (M–Th) 12:30–2:30 p.m. Getting Prepared for Algebra (freshmen & new sophomores) Section 1 12:30–2:30 p.m. Health Section 2 (grades 10–12, week 1 of 2) 12:30–4:30 p.m. Intro to Fibers (week 1 of 2) 1–5 p.m. Senior Summer Reading: Fahrenheit 451 Section 1 1:30–3:30 p.m. ATHLETIC TRAINING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND UPPER SCHOOL MS Cross Country Section 1 8–9 a.m., T & Th Grades 6–8 MS/US Boys Athletic Development 8–9:30 a.m., M–Th Grades 5–12 MS/US Girls Athletic Development 10–11 a.m., M–Th Grades 5–12 MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 2 3–4 p.m., T & Th Grades 6–8 US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 2 4–5 p.m., T & Th Grades 9–12

WEEK 3: JUNE 14–18 FULL- and HALF-DAY CAMPS LOWER SCHOOL Full-Day Camp Trojan Day Camp Section 1

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Grades K–5

Morning Camps, 9 a.m.–noon Martial Arts and All-Sports Combo Camp Li’l Trojan Cheerleading and Dance Camp Section 1 Trojan Flag Football Camp Section 2 Li’l Trojan Cheerleading and Dance Camp Section 2 All-Sports and Martial Arts Combo Camp Reading, Writing and Arithmetic Camp Section 2

9 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–noon

Grades K-2 Grades 1-2 Grades 2-5 Grades 3-4 Grades 3-5 Grades 3-5

Afternoon Camps, 1–4 p.m. Little Trojan Multisport Camp Section 2 Play and Pray Basketball and Conditioning Competitor’s Edge Section 1 Girls Softball Camp Fourth Grade Training Camp Section 1

1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m.

Grades K-2 Grades 2-6 Grades 3-6 Grades 3-8 Grade 4

MIDDLE SCHOOL Full-Day Camps, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Trojan Day Camp Section 1 Musical Theater Workshop: Godspell Section 2

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Grades K–5 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Grades 5–8

Morning Camps, 9 a.m.–noon Trojan Flag Football Camp Section 2 9 a.m.–noon All-Sports and Martial Arts Combo Camp 9 a.m.–noon Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic Camp Section 2 9 a.m.–noon Math Bridges: Getting Prepared for 5th-Grade Math Section 2 9 a.m.–noon 5th-Grade Summer Reading:The Twenty-One Balloons Section 2 9 a.m.–noon MS Trojan Baseball Camp Section 2 9 a.m.–noon 7th-Grade Summer Reading: H.I.V.E.: Higher Institute of Villainous Education 9 a.m.–noon

Grades 2–5 Grades 3–5 Grades 3–5 Grade 5 Grade 5 Grades 6–8 Grade 7

Afternoon Camps, 1–4 p.m. Play and Pray Basketball and Conditioning Competitor’s Edge Section 1 Girls Softball Camp 5th-Grade Summer Reading:Tuck Everlasting Section 2 7th-Grade Summer Reading: My Life in Pink and Green Math Bridges: Getting Prepared for 7th-Grade Math Section 2 Math Bridges: Getting Prepared for 8th-Grade Math Section 2

Grades 2-6 Grades 3-6 Grades 3-8 Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 7 Grade 8

1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL Freshman Summer Reading: The Tale of Troy Section 3 (M–Th) 8–10 a.m. Health Section 1 (grades 10–12, week 2 of 2) 8 a.m.–noon Intro to Ceramics (week 2 of 2) 8 a.m.–noon Intro to Digital Graphics 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Intro to Multimedia 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Pre-AP Computer Science in Java 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Junior Summer Reading: The Crucible Section 1 9–11 a.m. Bug Camp Section 3 (M–Th) 10 a.m.–noon Freshman Summer Reading: The Tale of Troy Section 4 (M–Th) 10 a.m.–noon Junior Summer Reading: The Great Gatsby Section 1 10 a.m.–noon Junior Summer Reading: The Crucible Section 2 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Bug Camp Section 4 (M–Th) 12:30–2:30 p.m. Getting Prepared for Algebra (freshmen & new sophomores) Section 2 12:30–2:30 p.m. Health Section 2 (grades 10–12, week 2 of 2) 12:30–4:30 p.m. Equipped to Grow: In Faith and Knowledge of God’s Word 1–3 p.m. Intro to Fibers (week 2 of 2) 1–5 p.m. Money 101 Section 1 (juniors, seniors & 2021 graduates) 1:30–3:30 p.m. ATHLETIC TRAINING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND UPPER SCHOOL MS Cross Country Section 2 8–9 a.m., T & Th Grades 6–8 MS/US Boys Athletic Development 8–9:30 a.m., M–Th Grades 5–12 MS/US Girls Athletic Development 10–11 a.m., M–Th Grades 5–12 MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 3 3–4 p.m., T & Th Grades 6–8 US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 3 4–5 p.m., T & Th Grades 9–12

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Course Calendar, continued Here’s a breakdown of all the summer courses week by week. Full-day and half-day camps are the options shaded blue below. In addition, there are some sessions that are offered during shorter time slots, which include some athletic training sessions and Upper School academic and enrichment courses. Read full descriptions with fees and other information for each course or camp on pages 8–21.

WEEK 4: JUNE 21–25 FULL- and HALF-DAY CAMPS LOWER SCHOOL Full-Day Camp Trojan Day Camp Section 2

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Grades K–5

Morning Camps, 9 a.m.–noon Basketball Skills and Drills Tennis and Golf Combo Camp Competitor’s Edge Section 2 Little Trojan Volleyball Camp Section 2

9 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–noon 9 a.m.–noon

Grades K–1 Grades 2–4 Grades 2–4 Grades 2–5

Afternoon Camps, 1–4 p.m. Playground Games Martial Arts and Swim Combo Camp

1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m.

Grades K–5 Grades 1–4

MIDDLE SCHOOL Full-Day Camp Trojan Day Camp Section 2

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Grades K–5

Morning Camps, 9 a.m.–noon Little Trojan Volleyball Camp Section 2 9 a.m.–noon Golf and Tennis Combo Camp 9 a.m.–noon MS Trojan Girls Soccer Camp 9 a.m.–noon MS Trojan Boys Soccer Camp 9 a.m.–noon Math Bridges: Getting Prepared for 6th-Grade Math Section 1 9 a.m.–noon

Grades 2–5 Grades 5–8 Grades 5–8 Grades 5–8 Grade 6

Afternoon Camps, 1–4 p.m. Playground Games Swim and Martial ArtsCombo Camp MS Trojan Volleyball Camp Section 2

Grades K–5 Grades 5–8 Grades 6–8

1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL Sophomore Summer Reading: Candide Section 1 Health Section 3 (grades 10–12, week 1 of 2) Intro to Psychology: A Christian Perspective (grades 10–12) Business Graphic Design Intro to Sculpture Sophomore Summer Reading: Candide Section 2 Health Section 4 (grades 10–12, week 1 of 2) Junior Summer Reading: The Great Gatsby Section 2 Sophomore Summer Reading: Candide Section 3

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

ATHLETIC TRAINING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND UPPER SCHOOL MS Cross Country Section 3 8–9 a.m., T & Th Grades 6–8 MS/US Boys Athletic Development 8–9:30 a.m., M–Th Grades 5–12 MS/US Girls Athletic Development 10–11 a.m., M–Th Grades 5–12 MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 4 3–4 p.m., T & Th Grades 6–8 US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 4 4–5 p.m., T & Th Grades 9–12

WEEK 5: JUNE 28–JULY 2 FULL- and HALF-DAY CAMPS LOWER SCHOOL Full-Day Camp Trojan Day Camp Section 3

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Grades K–5

Morning Camps, 9 a.m.–noon Traditional Cross Cheer Camp! Tennis and Summer Olympic Games LS Trojan Boys Basketball Camp

9 a.m.–noon Ages 4–6 9 a.m.–noon Grades 1–4 9 a.m.–noon Grades 2–4

Afternoon Camps, 1–4 p.m. Cross Cheer All Star Prep Camp Multisport Camp

1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m.

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Ages 6–11 Grades 3–6

UPPER SCHOOL Health Section 3 (grades 10–12, week 2 of 2) Intro to Spreadsheet Design Web Computing-1 Health Section 4 (grades 10–12, week 2 of 2)

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

ATHLETIC TRAINING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND UPPER SCHOOL MS/US Boys Athletic Development 8–10 a.m., M–Th Grades 5–12 MS/US Girls Athletic Development 11 a.m.–noon, M–Th Grades 5–12

WEEK 5: JUNE 28–JULY 2 (CONTINUED) FULL- and HALF-DAY CAMPS (continued from previous page) MIDDLE SCHOOL Full-Day Camp Trojan Day Camp Section 3

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Grades K–5

Morning Camps, 9 a.m.–noon Summer Olympic Games and Tennis 9 a.m.–noon Grades 5–8 Ceramics Earthenware 9 a.m.–noon Grades 5–8 Math Bridges: Getting Prepared for 6th-Grade Math Section 2 9 a.m.–noon Grade 6 Afternoon Camps, 1–4 p.m. Multisport Camp Comic Book Design MS Trojan Boys Basketball Camp MS Girls Basketball Camp

1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m.

Grades 3–6 Grades 5–8 Grades 5–8 Grades 7–8

WEEK 6: JULY 5–9 FULL-DAY CAMP LOWER SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL Full-Day Camp Trojan Day Camp Section 4 (T–F only)

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Grades K–5

ATHLETIC TRAINING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND UPPER SCHOOL MS Cross Country Section 4 8–9 a.m., T & Th Grades 6–8 MS/US Boys Athletic Development 8–9:30 a.m., M–Th Grades 5–12 MS/US Girls Athletic Development 10–11 a.m., M–Th Grades 5–12 MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 5 3–4 p.m., T & Th Grades 6–8 US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 5 4–5 p.m., T & Th Grades 9–12

WEEK 7: JULY 12–16 FULL- and HALF-DAY CAMPS LOWER SCHOOL Full-Day Camp Trojan Day Camp Section 5

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Grades K–5

MIDDLE SCHOOL Full-Day Camp, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Trojan Day Camp Section 5

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Grades K–5

Morning Camps, 9 a.m.–noon 6th-Grade Summer Reading: Out of My Mind 9 a.m.–noon Grade 6 8th-Grade Summer Reading: Running for My Life Section 1 9 a.m.–noon Grade 8

UPPER SCHOOL Sophomore Summer Reading: A Tale of Two Cities Section 1 Health Section 5 (grades 10–12, week 1 of 2) Web Computing-2 Junior Summer Reading: The Crucible Section 3 Sophomore Summer Reading: A Tale of Two Cities Section 2 Money 101 Section 2 (juniors, seniors & 2021 graduates) Sophomore Summer Reading: A Tale of Two Cities Section 3

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

ATHLETIC TRAINING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND UPPER SCHOOL MS Cross Country Section 5 8–9 a.m., T & Th Grades 6–8 MS/US Boys Athletic Development 8–9:30 a.m., M–Th Grades 5–12 MS/US Girls Athletic Development 10–11 a.m., M–Th Grades 5–12 MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 6 3–4 p.m., T & Th Grades 6–8 US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 6 4–5 p.m., T & Th Grades 9–12

WEEK 8: JULY 19–23 FULL- and HALF-DAY CAMPS LOWER SCHOOL Full-Day Camp Trojan Day Camp Section 6

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Grades K–5

MIDDLE SCHOOL Full-Day Camp Trojan Day Camp Section 6

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Grades K–5

Morning Camps, 9 a.m.–noon 6th-Grade Summer Reading:The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place 9 a.m.–noon Grade 6 8th-Grade Summer Reading: Running for My Life Section 2 9 a.m.–noon Grade 8

UPPER SCHOOL Health Section 5 (grades 10–12, week 2 of 2) 8 a.m.–noon Web Computing-3 8 a.m.–5 p.m. College Application Essay Writing Workshop Section 3 (seniors) 8:30–10:30 a.m. Writing for Incoming Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors 9 a.m.-noon Junior Summer Reading: The Great Gatsby Section 3 10 a.m.–noon Senior Summer Reading: Fahrenheit 451 Section 2 10:30a.m.–12:30p.m. Getting Prepared for Algebra (freshmen & new sophomores) Section 3 12:30–2:30 p.m. Senior Summer Reading: Fahrenheit 451 Section 3 1:30–3:30 p.m. ATHLETIC TRAINING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND UPPER SCHOOL MS Cross Country Section 6 8–9 a.m., T & Th Grades 6–8 MS/US Boys Athletic Development 8–9:30 a.m., M–Th Grades 5–12 MS/US Girls Athletic Development 10–11 a.m., M–Th Grades 5–12 MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 7 3–4 p.m., T & Th Grades 6–8 US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 7 4–5 p.m., T & Th Grades 9–12

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Lower School

Fourth-Grade Training Camp

Section 1: June 14–18, 1–4 p.m. Entering grade 4 (TCA students only) Fee: $195 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 send a water bottle and snack each day. Maximum enrollment is 12 students. Instructors: Cheryl Utley and Laurie Dickens

Multiplication Mania!

Section 1: June 7–11, 1–4 p.m. Entering grades 3–5  Fee: $200 Multiplication Mania makes learning multiplication facts fun! A wide variety of hands-on activities, games and sports are used to teach and reinforce skills. Campers will receive tools and learn games to play with family and friends, providing easy ways to continue to develop accurate and automatic recall of math facts at home throughout the summer. This class is designed for all children entering grades 3, 4 or 5, whether they are just beginning to learn the facts or working towards mastery. Please send a water bottle and snack each day. Maximum enrollment is 12 students per class. Instructor: Cheryl Utley

Reading, Writing and Arithmetic Camp

Section 1: June 7–11, 9 a.m.–noon  Section 2: June 14–18, 9 a.m.–noon  Entering grades 3–5 Fee: $195 Summer is a great time to brush up on skills and jump to the head of the class! Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic Camp provides group and individual activities designed to build strength, confidence and enjoyment in all three subjects. Individual assessments determine each child’s ability level in each, enabling the camp coach to customize a program of study targeting individual needs. Sign up for one week or both weeks to maximize success! Please send a water bottle and snack each day. Maximum enrollment is 12 students per class. Instructor: Cheryl Utley

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Trojan Day Camp

Section 1: June 14–18, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 2: June 21–25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 3: June 28–July 2, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 4: July 6–9, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 5: July 12–16, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Section 6: July 19–23, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Entering Grades K–5 Fee: $350 ($280–week of July 6) Trinity Christian Academy is excited to launch its very own Christian day camp that provides all the amazing aspects of popular sleep-away camps with the convenience and peace of mind of keeping your child right here in the Dallas area for the summer. With a staff of young adults and regular TCA instructors who are all familiar with the mission and teachings of TCA during the school year, we are excited to spread the word of Jesus through our own creative summer activities. Children in each grade level will safely travel together throughout the day with a counselor to various activities which may include art, sports, STEM, Bible, world languages, community service, water activities and even some friendly competition mixed in. Each camp week will feature a unique theme with activities that tie into Bible-based topics. Most of all, we seek to form relationships between the counselors and the children in a way that leads our campers to seek out the wisdom of Jesus in all that they do. Are you all-in to enjoy God’s glory in summer at Trojan Day Camp? We can’t wait! Instructors: Trojan Day Camp Staff

Sky Ranch Day Camp

Section 1: May 31–June 4, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (camp may be adjusted to June 1–4 for Memorial Day)  Entering grades K–4  Fee: $299 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.  Registration for Day Camp will be through Sky Ranch. More information will be emailed and posted on our Summer@TCA webpage after spring break. Instructors: Sky Ranch Counselors

TROJAN

DAY CAMP

TCA full-day camp each week June 14 through July 23 Entering grades K–5 | Fee: $350 ($280–week of July 6) ART, SPORTS, STEM, BIBLE, WORLD LANGUAGES, COMMUNITY SERVICE, WATER ACTIVITIES AND OUTDOOR COMPETITIONS

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TrinityChristian.org/summer

Sky Ranch

Day Camp

Registration information coming soon! Keep a look out in your email and at TrinityChristian.org/summer

Middle School

Ceramics Earthenware

Math Bridges: Getting Prepared for Seventh-Grade Math

Comic Book Design

Math Bridges: Getting Prepared for Eighth-Grade Math

Section 1: June 28–July 2, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades 5–8 Fee: $245 Come explore ceramic hand building as we create unique earthenware planting pots. This course will focus on slab and coil construction of large, unique planters. A variety of carving and additive techniques, including press molds and relief work will be used to bring these pots to life. The large surface area of these planters has plenty of room to put your creativity on display. The work will be fired after the completion of the course. Instructor: David Goerk

Section 1: June 28–July 2, 1–4 p.m. Entering grades 5–8 Fee: $245 Heroes needed, villains on the loose! Bring your creativity and desire to strengthen your drawing and illustration skills. Using American and Japanese comics as inspiration, we will develop characters and settings from which to bring your imagination to life. This course will introduce storyboarding, character design and page layouts to bring your comics and cartoons to a higher level. We will use graphite, ink, markers and watercolors to develop dynamic stories. There are some stories worth telling. Come and share your excitement in this exciting art form.   Instructor: David Goerk

Math Bridges: Getting Prepared for Fifth-Grade Math

Section 1: June 7–11, 9 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 14–18, 9 a.m.– noon Entering grade 5 Fee: $195 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 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: Wanchi Lowe

Math Bridges: Getting Prepared for Sixth-Grade Math

Section 1: June 21–25, 9 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 28–July 2, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grade 6 Fee: $195 The purpose of this math course is to support the incoming student with a smooth transition to the sixth-grade mathematics coursework. The focus for this week will be on developing procedural fluency with fractions, decimals and percents and getting a head start into basic algebraic equations. This enriching experience will prepare struggling students for the jump into the rigor of sixth-grade math. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Wanchi Lowe

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Section 1: June 7–11, 1–4 p.m. Section 2: June 14–18, 1–4 p.m. Entering grade 7 Fee: $195 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 12 students. Instructor: Karen Compere

Section 1: June 7–11, 1–4 p.m. Section 2: June 14–18, 1–4 p.m. Entering grade 8 Fee: $195 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. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Samantha Friday

Multiplication Mania!

Musical Theater Workshop: Godspell

Section 1: June 7–11, (M–Th, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. & Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. performance) Section 2: June 14–18, (M–Th, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. & Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. performance) Entering grades 5–8 Fee: $350 Students will be cast in a production of Godspell. 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 and Leslie Williams Blum ’88

Reading, Writing and Arithmetic Camp

Summer Reading, Fifth Grade: The Indian in the Cupboard

Section 1: June 7–11, 1–4 p.m. Entering grade 5  Fee: $195 As we read The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks from the summer reading list, we will focus on key reading skills for fifth grade at TCA. Over the course of the week, students will complete their first summer reading assignment. They will also work on developing creative ideas, organizing their thoughts, citing textual evidence and effectively responding to the assigned prewriting activities. We will also complete a significant portion of the summer writing assignment. 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 purchase a paper copy of the book so they can highlight and make annotations. There is no need to read the novel before class begins. Students will be required to attend class each day, where the instructor and students will read, discuss the reading and go over assignments and questions. Part of the class time will be devoted to independent work. Please understand that students will be required to read independently each day to complete the novel. Daily reading will be assigned. We recommend that students attend only one summer reading section. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.  Instructor: Holly Hatton

Summer Reading, Fifth-Grade: The Twenty-One Balloons

Section 1: June 7–11, 9 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 14–18, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grade 5 Fee: $195 As we read The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pene du Bois from the summer reading list, we will focus on key reading skills for 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 of the book (in which they can highlight/annotate) 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. We recommend that students only attend one summer reading section. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Courtney Hamilton

Summer Reading, Fifth-Grade: Tuck Everlasting

Section 1: June 7–11, 1 – 4 p.m. Section 2: June 14– 18, 1– 4 p.m. Entering grade 5 Fee: $195 As we read Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt from the summer reading list, we will focus on key reading skills for 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 of the book (in which they can highlight/annotate) 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. We recommend that students only attend one summer reading section. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Courtney Hamilton

Summer Reading, Sixth-Grade: Out of My Mind

Section 1: July 12–16, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grade 6 Fee: $195 As we read Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper from the summer reading list, we focus on key reading skills for sixth-grade at TCA. Over the course of the week, students will complete their first summer reading and writing assignment. Students will also work on developing creative ideas, organizing their thoughts, citing textual evidence and answering 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 of the book (in which they can highlight/annotate) 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. We recommend that students only attend one summer reading section. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Summerlyn Sharpe

Summer Reading, Sixth-Grade: The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place

Section 1: July 19–23, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grade 6 Fee: $195 As we read The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place by Maryrose Wood from the summer reading list, we focus on key reading skills for sixth grade at TCA. Over the course of the week, students will complete their first summer reading and writing assignment. Students will also work on developing creative ideas, organizing their thoughts, citing textual evidence and answering 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 of the book (in which they can highlight/annotate) 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. We recommend that students only attend one summer reading section. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Summerlyn Sharpe

Summer Reading, Seventh Grade: H.I.V.E.: Higher Institute of Villainous Education

Section 1: June 14–18, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grade 7  Fee: $195  As we read H.I.V.E. by Mark Walden from the summer reading list, we will focus on key reading skills for seventh grade at TCA. Over the course of the week, students will complete their first summer reading assignment. They will also work on developing creative ideas, organizing their thoughts, citing textual evidence and effectively responding to the assigned prewriting activities. We will also complete a significant portion of the summer writing assignment. 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 purchase a paper copy of the book so they can highlight and make annotations. There is no need to read the novel before class begins. Students will be required to attend class each day, where the instructor and students will read, discuss the reading and go over assignments and questions. Part of the class time will be devoted to independent work. Please understand that students will be required to read independently each day to complete the novel. Daily reading will be assigned. We recommend that students attend only one summer reading section. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.  Instructor: Holly Hatton

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Summer Reading, Seventh Grade: My Life in Pink and Green

Summer Reading, Eighth-Grade: The Outsiders

Summer Reading, Eighth-Grade: Running for My Life

Trojan Day Camp

Section 1: June 14–18, 1–4 p.m. Entering grade 7  Fee: $195  As we read My Life in Pink and Green by Lisa Greenwald from the summer reading list, we will focus on key reading skills for seventh grade at TCA. Over the course of the week, students will complete their first summer reading assignment. They will also work on developing creative ideas, organizing their thoughts, citing textual evidence and effectively responding to the assigned prewriting activities. We will also complete a significant portion of the summer writing assignment. 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 purchase a paper copy of the book so they can highlight and make annotations. There is no need to read the novel before class begins. Students will be required to attend class each day, where the instructor and students will read, discuss the reading and go over assignments and questions. Part of the class time will be devoted to independent work. Please understand that students will be required to read independently each day to complete the novel. Daily reading will be assigned. We recommend that students attend only one summer reading section. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.  Instructor: Holly Hatton

Section 1: July 12–16, 9 a.m.–noon Section 2: July 19–23, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grade 8 Fee: $195 As we read Running for My Life by Lopez Lomong from the summer reading list, we will focus on key reading skills for eighth grade at TCA. Over the course of the week, students will complete their first summer reading and writing assignment. Students will also work on developing creative and insightful ideas, organizing their thoughts, citing textual evidence and answering 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 of the book (in which they can highlight/annotate) 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. We recommend that students only attend one summer reading section. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Joel Sharpe

12 MIDDLE SCHOOL | Summer@TCA 2021

Section 1: June 7–11, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grade 8 Fee: $195 As we read The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton from the summer reading list, we will focus on key reading skills for eighth grade at TCA. Over the course of the week, students will complete their first summer reading assignment. They will also work on developing creative ideas, organizing their thoughts, citing textual evidence and effectively responding to the assigned prewriting activities. We will also complete a significant portion of the summer writing assignment. 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 purchase a paper copy of the book so they can highlight and make annotations. There is no need to read the novel before class begins. Students will be required to attend class each day, where the instructor and students will read, discuss the reading and go over assignments and questions. Part of the class time will be devoted to independent work. Please understand that students will be required to read independently each day to complete the novel. Daily reading will be assigned. We recommend that students attend only one summer reading section. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.  Instructor: Holly Hatton

Upper School

Bug Camp

Section 1: June 7–10 (M–Th), 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Section 2: June 7–10 (M–Th), 12:30–2:30 p.m. Section 3: June 14–17 (M–Th), 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Section 4: June 14–17 (M–Th), 12:30–2:30 p.m. Entering grade 9 Fee: $120 Come have a creepy, crawly good time discovering insects! We’ll spend time catching, examining, pinning and classifying insects. We will spend time outdoors (bring water and wear sunscreen) 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 per section. Instructors: Julie Francis, Courtney Bryson and Sara Fusco

College Application Essay Writing Workshop

Section 1: June 7–11, 8:30–10:30 Section 2: June 7–11, 10:30–12:30 Section 3: July 19–23, 8:30–10:30 Entering grade 12 Fee: $120 This workshop will focus on 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 several 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 15 students. Instructors: Holly Bator and Diane Walton

Equipped to Grow: In Faith and Knowledge of God’s Word

Section 1: June 14–18, 1–3 p.m. Entering grades 9–12 Fee: $120 Studies consistently show that Christian young people aren’t reading their Bibles. About 20% have a regular and meaningful relationship with God’s Word, and another 1 in 5 acknowledge never reading their Bible in a given year. Kids need to know that the Bible is the main way God makes Himself known to us. TCA has always partnered with families to equip young people, and this is a unique opportunity to get them ready for when they leave home. Consider joining Bible Department Head Bob Dyer as he takes you through a week of “training camp.” This can help with personal growth as well as classes at TCA. Mr. Dyer has taught the Bible for almost thirty years in addition to his role as dean of students. Come be taught, encouraged and challenged in a winsome and non-threatening atmosphere. Daily content includes the Bible (overview, important facts, how to study it); the Church (history, “how and why”); apologetics (the big questions); theology/doctrine (know what you believe); sharing and living your faith (putting what you believe into practice). We will use the Bible (ESV, NIV or NASB versions preferred), discussion, games and video. Notes will be provided. Enrollment is limited to 16 students.   Instructor: Bob Dyer

Freshman Summer Reading Course: The Tale of Troy

Section 1: June 7–10 (M–Th), 8–10 a.m. Section 2: June 7–10 (M–Th), 10 a.m.– noon Section 3: June 14–17 (M–Th), 8–10 a.m. Section 4: June 14–17 (M–Th), 10 a.m.– noon Entering grade 9 Fee: $120 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

Summer@TCA 2021 | UPPER SCHOOL 13

Health

Session 1: June 7–18, 8 am–noon Session 2: June 7–18, 12:30–4:30 pm Session 3: June 21 – July 2, 8 am–noon Session 4: June 21 – July 2, 12:30–4:30 pm Session 5: July 12–23, 8 am–noon Entering grades 10–12 Fee: $350 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. Student tablets are necessary for research and activities during the course. Enrollment is limited to 20 students per section. Instructors: Russ Betts, Kerry DeWeese & Sara Fusco

Intro to Digital Graphics

Section 1: June 14-18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Entering grades: 9-12 Fee: $350 1 trimester of Upper School Fine Art or Technology credit This course is for students with little or no experience in digital graphics programs. The computer as an art tool is emphasized as students learn the basics of photographic manipulation and drawing-based programs. Adobe Photoshop is the primary application studied with an emphasis on design. Exploration into silkscreen, photo transfers, cyanotypes, product design and basic architecture will all be integrated into the course. No prerequisites. Enrollment is limited to 14 students.   Instructor: Jon Millet

Intro to Digital Photography

Section 1: June 7–11, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades 9–12 Fee: $350 1 trimester of Upper School Fine Art or Technology credit This course is for the student who wants a brief overview of digital photography. Students will learn the basics of composition and lighting and experience Photoshop’s virtual darkroom. Discover how to make images with more visual interest than ordinary snap shots or Instagram posts. Adobe Photoshop will be the foundational tool for the course. Students must provide their own cameras. A cell phone, point-and-shoot or DSLR are all acceptable cameras for the course. Daily off-campus excursions to photograph sites of interest will be a part of the typical class day. Enrollment is limited to 11 students. Instructor: Jon Millet

Introduction to Psychology: A Christian Perspective

Section 1: June 21–25, 8 a.m.–noon  Entering grades 10–12 Fee: $240 People are interesting. Man has always been drawn to an understanding of human emotions, thinking and behavior . . . the “why” of it. This course offers an introduction to psychology through the filter of a biblical worldview. The instructor, Mr. Dyer, MA, MACE, is a counselor and Bible Department head as well as Upper School dean of students. Enrollment is limited to 16 students. Instructor: Bob Dyer

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Intro to Sculpture

Section 1: June 21–25 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades 9–12 Fee: $350 1 trimester of Upper School Fine Art credit This course is designed for students who are interested in exploring the world of sculpture and three-dimensional forms. This course will focus on the creation of largescale inflatable sculptures. Students will learn how to bring personal ideas to life through monumental proportions. After brainstorming through ideation exercises, students will make miniature models/maquettes to generate the plans and measurements required to produce a plastic inflatable sculpture. The dimensions of those plans can be multiplied, allowing students to create their sculptures at a much larger scale. Creativity and geometry come together as simple shapes/parts/planes are combined to form elaborate threedimensional sculptures. No prerequisite required. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: David Goerk

Intro to Ceramics

Section 1: June 7–18, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Entering grades 9–12 Fee: $350 1 trimester of Upper School Fine Art credit This course is designed for students who are interested in exploring the world of ceramics in art. It focuses on the materials and construction techniques, including but not limited to wheel-thrown forms as well as ceramic-slab and coil-constructed forms. Students will learn how to form and create their own original ceramic vessels and constructions. Study of professional artists will be incorporated into the curriculum to expose students to others working in these unique mediums. No prerequisite required. Enrollment is limited to 8 students. Instructor: Adria Warner

Intro to Fibers

Section 1: June 7–18, 1–5 p.m. Entering grades 9–12 Fee: $350 1 trimester of Upper School Fine Art credit This course presents students with technical, historical and conceptual grounding in the medium of fiber. Students learn the basics of fiber processes, including techniques of sewing, weaving, batik, felting, dying, surface manipulation and embellishment. Students will focus on the design, fabrication and creative applications of both flat and sculptural forms created from soft materials. No previous sewing knowledge is required, just an enthusiasm to create as we explore fiber as an expressive medium. No prerequisite required. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Adria Warner

Junior Summer Reading Course: The Crucible

Section 1: June 14–18, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Section 2: June 14–18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Section 3: July 12–16, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Entering grade 11 Fee: $120 This course will focus on understanding the plot and significant themes in The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s 1953 work, which is required summer reading for incoming juniors. Also included in the course will be a discussion of the historical background and how the Cold War period inspired this allegory about the Salem Witch Trials. Additionally, students will complete their summer reading packets concerning The Crucible. Students will finish this course ready for a graded discussion the first week of school and will be ready to write an essay on The Crucible in the fall. Enrollment is limited to 15 students per section. Instructor: Katie Kilpatrick

Junior Summer Reading Course: The Great Gatsby

Section 1: June 14–18, 10 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 21–25, 1–3 p.m. Section 3: July 19–23, 10 a.m.–noon Entering grade: 11 Fee: $120 This course will focus on the plot, themes and images in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, a required summer reading novel. Included in the daily reading of the novel will be interesting discussions surrounding important elements within the book that will be a focus of in-class activities later in the school year. Students will complete the novel within the week and work through the designated packet that accompanies the novel, which will prepare the students for the in-class writing assignment to follow in the spring. Enrollment is limited to 16 students per section. Instructor: Ginger Harris

Math for Incoming Freshmen: Getting Prepared for Algebra

Section 1: June 7–11, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Section 2: June 14–18, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Section 3: July 19–23, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Entering grade 9 (or 10 if new to TCA) Fee: $120 This course is designed to help rising ninth-graders prepare for algebra in the Upper School. It is recommended for students new to TCA or those previous TCA students that have struggled with math in their middle school years. Students will solidify math concepts from pre-algebra and learn fundamentals to help ease the transition to freshmen algebra. Games, hands-on activities and groupwork will be used to help make these concepts easier to understand. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Instructor: Jalyn Wells

Money 101

Section 1: June 14–18, 1:30– 3:30 p.m. Section 2: July 12–16, 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. Entering grades 11–12, or just-graduated seniors Fee: $120 Car insurance, credit cards, budgets, oh my! Gain an understanding of 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 is a must-have before you head to college; you’ll finish the week ready to tackle adult finances with skill! Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Instructor: Katie Kilpatrick

Senior Summer Reading Course: Fahrenheit 451

Section 1: June 7–11, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Section 2: July 19–23, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Section 3: July 19–23, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Entering grade 12 Fee: $120 Come to this LAST summer reading class of your high school career! We will discuss the plot, characters and themes of this dystopian epic novel to prepare you to complete your summer reading essay and to enter the literary world of Senior AP Literature. The class will be formatted with discussion, group work, snacks and movie watching. You will finish reading the book during the week of class by reading together in class and a bit each night.  Instructors: Holly Bator and Diane Walton

Sophomore Summer Reading Course: A Tale of Two Cities

Section 1:  July 12–16, 8–10:30 a.m.  Section 2:  July 12–16, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.  Section 3:  July 12–16, 2–4:30 p.m.  Entering grade 10  Fee: $120  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 15 students.  Instructor: Zoe Ellen Azzi

Sophomore Summer Reading Course: Candide

Section 1: June 21–25, 8–10 a.m.  Section 2: June 21–25, 10 a.m.–noon  Section 3: June 21–25, 1–3 p.m.  Entering grade 10  Fee: $120  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 15 students.  Instructor: Zoe Ellen Azzi

Writing for Incoming Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors

Section 1: July 19–23, 9 a.m.–noon  Entering grade 10–12  Fee: $215  Trinity Christian Academy is well known for its exceptional writing program. Our students consistently report that the skills learned at TCA have given them an edge at the university level. Students at TCA begin to develop these skills during their Middle School years. While the freshman teachers ensure student writing success at the high school level, we have found that students entering TCA after the freshman year may not get sufficient experience to develop their skills equivalent with their TCA peers. The TCA History/English Department is offering a summer writing course to teach the writing concepts used at TCA and give students occasion to write. We highly recommend that all new incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors take advantage of this opportunity. This class is also open to current TCA students who would like help with writing. Instructor: Kim Morton

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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 14–18, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades 9–12 Fee: $450 (includes the cost of a textbook) Prerequisites: none 1 trimester of Upper School Technology credit for US students Students will learn to organize, illustrate and deliver ideas and information in a fast and professional manner using PowerPoint and Microsoft Sway. Text, pictures, charts/graphs and 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

Section 1: June 28–July 2, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades 9–12 Fee: $450 (includes the cost of a textbook) Prerequisites: Algebra 1 (pre- or co-requisite) 1 trimester of Upper School Technology credit 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 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:

Web Computing-2

Section 1: June 21–25, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades 9–12 Fee: $450 (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 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 taking the Yearbook class. Instructor: Kent Pendleton

Section 1: July 12–16, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades 9–12 (younger students by special permission) Fee: $450 (includes the price of a textbook) Prerequisites: Web Computing-2 (B+ avg or above) and/or department head approval. 1 trimester of Upper School Technology credit Parents/teachers are welcome in this class. This course teaches the foundations of computer science and basic programming with an emphasis on helping students develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills. The JavaScript language is used for development. Students will interact with “Karel the Dog” as they learn about variables, control structures, loops and functions. Instructor: Kent Pendleton

Intro to Python Programming

Web Computing-3

Business Graphic Design

Section 1: June 7–11, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades 9–12 (younger students by special permission) Fee: $450 (includes the price of a textbook) Prerequisites: Algebra 1 (A- avg or above) and/or department head approval. 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

Pre-AP Computer Science in Java

Section 1: July 19–23, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades 9–12 (younger students by special permission) Fee: $450 (includes the price of a textbook) Prerequisites: Web Computing-2 (B+ avg or above) and/or department head approval. 1 trimester of Upper School Technology credit Parents/teachers are welcome in this class. This course is a continuation of Web Computing-2. We continue to expand our JavaScript repertoire and skills using both ‘Karel the Dog’ and more traditional programs as found at https://www.technovicetools.com. Instructor: Kent Pendleton

Section 1: June 14–18, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades 9–12 Fee: $450 (includes the price of a textbook) Prerequisites: Intro to Python Programming (A- avg or above) or other training in programming. Department head approval required. 1 trimester of Upper School Technology credit If you’d like to get on the fast track to AP Computer Science, check out this course. We will develop the essential elements of Java within the Eclipse Integrated Development Environment so that you can dive right into APCS in the regular school year. This will be an aggressive (but fun) course, and participants should have a drive and passion to learn and apply their knowledge. Math and science grades will be used to help determine a participant’s likelihood of success. Instructor: Kent Pendleton

Web Computing-1

Section 1: June 28–July 2, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Entering grades 9–12 Fee: $450 (includes cost of a textbook) Prerequisites: Algebra 1 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,” utilizing the web-based development and training platform CodeHS. By the end of the course, students will be able to explain how web pages are developed and viewed on the Internet, analyze and fix errors in existing websites and create their own multi-page websites. Instructor: Kent Pendleton

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Athletics

General Athletics & Combination Camps Competitor’s Edge

Section 1: June 14–18, 1–4 p.m., entering grades 3–6 Section 2: June 21–25, 9 a.m.–noon, entering grades 2–4 Fee: $195 A new tradition starting at TCA...bring a friend, start a team and compete! This week of competition is a fun way to see your friends, play a variety of sports and games and compete for a championship! Join kids from your grade and the grades close to you for aerial football, knockout, tug of war, capture the football, wiffle ball and more! You can select one friend to be on your team for the week, and you will be coached by TCA athletes! Come join in what will be TCA’s favorite event! Instructor: Coach Toby Trotter

Little Trojan Multisport Camp

Section 1: June 7–11, 9 a.m–noon, entering grades K–1 Section 2: June 14–18, 1–4 p.m., entering grades K–2 Fee: $195 Do you love to move, run and be active? Do you like to play sports and be part of a team? If so, Coach Cortez is ready for you to join the fun! This high-energy camp will explore the following sports: soccer, flag football, wiffle ball, kickball, ultimate frisbee and anything else we can find to have fun outside. Dodgeball, basketball and other indoor games can also give relief from summer storms or heat. Enjoy three hours of the most delicious game buffet. Have fun with friends, keep fit and master new skills. Coach Cortez is a member of the TCA after-school care staff and an experienced and passionate coach who loves working with kids through sports. What a great opportunity for your young sports enthusiast! Instructor: Mark Cortez

Martial Arts & All-Sports Combo Camps

Section 1: June 14–18, 9 a.m.–noon, entering grades K–2 Section 2: June 14–18, 9 a.m.–noon, entering grades 3–5 Fee: $205 Students who are interested in learning basic or intermediate martial arts and self-defense skills are encouraged to attend. Beginners will take steps toward earning their yellow belt while those with experience will have an intense week of working toward their next advancement level. Fitness, blocks, kicks, punches, katas and so much more will be covered through the professional instruction of David Abadie from North Dallas Martial Arts. The alternate portion of the morning will be spent playing in the TCA gyms and on the fields! Mark Cortez will introduce your child to a variety of tag games, ball games, paddle sports and anything and everything “sports” to keep him or her active and energized! Don’t forget your water bottle! Instructors: David Abadie (martial arts) & Mark Cortez (all-sports)

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Martial Arts & Swim Combo Camps

Section 1: June 21–25, 1–4 p.m., entering grades 1–4 Section 2: June 21–25, 1–4 p.m., entering grades 5–8 Fee: $205 Students who are interested in learning basic or intermediate martial arts and self-defense skills are encouraged to attend. Beginners will take steps toward earning their yellow belt while those with experience will have an intense week of working toward their next advancement level. Fitness, blocks, kicks, punches, katas and so much more will be covered through the professional instruction of David Abadie from North Dallas Martial Arts. The alternate portion of the morning will be spent in the water! Head TCA swim coach Sean Sell will transport the swimmers to and from the Bent Tree pool just off the TCA campus, where he will run them through some lap drills and help them improve their stroke techniques. This is a great introduction to or continuation of swim team skills! Instructors: David Abadie (martial arts) & Coach Sean Sell (swim)

Multisport Camp

Section 1: June 28–July 2, 1–4 p.m. Entering grades 3–6 Fee: $195 Do you love to move, run and be active? Do you like to play sports and be part of a team? If so, Coach Cortez is ready for you to join the fun! This high-energy camp will explore the following sports: soccer, flag football, wiffle ball, kickball, ultimate frisbee and anything else we can find to have fun outside. Floor hockey, basketball and indoor games can also give relief from summer storms or heat. Enjoy three hours of the most delicious game buffet. Have fun with friends, keep fit and master new skills. Coach Cortez is a member of the TCA after-school care staff and an experienced and passionate coach who loves working with kids through sports. What a great opportunity for your young sports enthusiast! Instructors: Mark Cortez

Playground Games

Section 1: June 21–25, 1–4 p.m. Entering grades K–5 Fee: $195 Get ready for a great week of fun on the playground! This week is all about GAMES! Join Coach Trotter for some of TCA’s favorite games, sports and all-around fun! Instructor: Coach Toby Trotter

Tennis and Golf Combo Camps

Section 1: June 21–25, 9 a.m.–noon, entering grades 2–4 Section 2: June 21–25, 9 a.m.–noon, entering grades 5–8 Fee: $210 We are excited to offer a taste of both tennis and golf during this summer session. Spend part of the morning learning the fundamentals of golf. Lower School children will work on the basic skills on campus while Middle School children will be transported to an off-campus golf range, where they will be instructed by golf professionals and TCA players on proper grip, swing and stroke techniques through a variety of games and drills. Golfers MUST have their own clubs for this camp. The other portion of the morning, children will all work with Head Tennis Coach Lance Hagan and his TCA players on the TCA courts, where they will be instructed in the fundamentals of tennis through interactive drills, live-ball point play, agility and hand-eye prep. Enjoy an hour-and-a-half of fun and fitness at the TCA courts as we use age-appropriate equipment to train your child. A tennis racket is not required but preferred to ensure the correct fit per child. Instructors: Coaches Lance Hagan (tennis) and Marshall Edwards (golf)

Tennis and Summer Olympics Combo Camps

Section 1: June 28–July 2, 9 a.m.–noon, entering grades 1–4 Section 2: June 28–July 2, 9 a.m.–noon, entering grades 5–8 Fee: $210 We are excited to offer a taste of both tennis and some fun summer games during this summer session. Come learn the fundamentals of tennis with Head Coach Lance Hagan and his TCA players through interactive drills, live-ball point play, agility and hand-eye prep. Enjoy an hour-and-a-half of fun and fitness at the TCA courts as we use a variety of skill-appropriate balls. A tennis racket is not required but preferred to ensure the correct fit per child. The other portion of the morning will be spent with Coach Toby Trotter as he introduces some Summer Olympic favorites. There’s no doubt that your child will have an amazing time running through some track-and-field events, Olympic ball sports, and even some gymnastics activities. What better way to welcome “The Games” back this summer than for your child to participate! Instructors: Coaches Lance Hagan (tennis) and Toby Trotter (Summer Olympics)

Baseball LS and MS Trojan Baseball Camps

Section 1: June 7–11, 9 a.m.–noon, entering grades 1–5 Section 2: June 14–18, 9 a.m.–noon, entering grades 6–8 Fee: $205 Develop your baseball skills during this fun and productive camp. 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 swimsuit and bring a towel for ‘Slip-n-Slide’ (during the last thirty minutes of camp) to celebrate a great week! GO TROJANS! Instructors: Coach Pat Leach & TCA Baseball Staff

Basketball LS Trojan Boys Basketball Camp

Section 1: June 28–July 2, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades 2–4 Fee: $195 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. 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! Instructor: Coach Randy Feemster

MS Trojan Boys Basketball Camp

Section 1: June 28–July 2, 1–4 p.m. Entering grades 5–8 Fee: $195 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. 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! Instructor: Coach Randy Feemster

Mini Stars Basketball Skills and Drills

Section 1: June 21–25, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades K–1 Fee: $195 Does your child love to watch the “big kids” play basketball? We have the perfect activity for them! This summer TCA will be hosting a basketball camp for students entering kindergarten or first grade. Your student will receive individual instruction from coaches as they learn the fundamentals of basketball. At the end of our time together, our athletes will receive awards to celebrate the improvements they made over the summer. We are excited to work with our little athletes and help them grow their love for the game in a safe and fun environment! Instructor: Coach Mary Elizabeth Kappes

MS Girls Basketball Camp

Section 1: June 28–July 2, 1–4 p.m. Entering grades 7–8 Fee: $195 This summer class will be based on fundamentals for the first half of the day and situational play for the remaining time. Fundamentals will be broken into three parts—what basketball coaches have labeled as “triple threat.” This is the ability to pass, shoot and dribble. This, along with sound defensive principles will be covered in the first part of the day. The second part of the day will give the girls an opportunity to put their fundamentals to the test as we will study how to play 3 on 3, 4 on 4 and 5 on 5 for game-like reps. Shooting competitions on the last two days are always a hit with the players! Instructor: Coach Rochelle Vasquez

Play and Pray Girls Basketball Basics/Conditioning

Section 1: June 7–11, 1–4 p.m., entering grades K–2 Section 2: June 14–18, 1–4 p.m., entering grades 2–6 Fee: $195 As referenced in 1 Corinthians 12:14, the body of Christ is a team. Using sports to teach teamwork is a great way to build your child’s character as she ascends throughout childhood into teens and adulthood. Learning the art of working together and encouraging one another is something on which this program thrives. We want to teach a great sport along with correlating life lessons that can be derived from situations on and off the court. Instructor: JaLisha Belle

Cheer/Dance Li’l Trojan Cheerleading and Dance Camp

Section 1: June 14–18, 9 a.m.–noon, entering grades 1–2 Section 2: June 14–18, 9 a.m.–noon, entering grades 3–4 Fee: $230 Come spend a SPIRIT-filled week with the varsity cheerleaders and the Trojanettes dance team and learn some of the awesome cheer skills and dance routines they do at games and pep rallies. Half the time will be spent learning cheers, chants, jumps, stunts and a routine to music, and half the time will be spent learning a fun dance routine with your very own pom-poms that you will keep. Parents can see all the new cheer and dance moves at the show-off performance at the end of camp on Friday, June 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 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. Instructors: Coach Robin Rice and the varsity cheerleaders (cheer) and Coach Kelsey Duncan and the Trojanettes (dance)

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Cross Cheer Cheerleading Camp!

Section 1: Traditional Cross Cheer Camp, June 28–July 2, 9 a.m.–noon, ages 4–6 Section 2: All Star Prep Camp, June 28–July 2, 1–4 p.m., ages 6–11 Fee: $195 Cross Cheer traditional 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. The ALL NEW All-Star Prep Camp is for beginner cheerleaders looking to take their cheerleading exposure to the next level of All-Star Cheerleading. Camp activities will focus on stunts, tumbling, jumps and dance. By the end of the week, these all-star cheer elements will be choreographed in a routine to be performed on the last day of camp. All elements of the routine, including music, will be appropriate and Christian-based. To find out more information go to www.CrossCheer.com. Instructors: Cross Cheer coaching staff

Cross Country Cross Country

Section 1: June 8 & 10 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 2: June 15 & 17 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 3: June 22 & 24 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 4: July 6 & 8 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 5: July 13 & 15 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Section 6: July 20 & 22 (T & Th), 8–9 a.m. Entering grades 6–8 Fee: $30 per week or $150 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 of choice. 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 2020 summer camp! Instructor: Coach Marcus Moore

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Football Trojan Flag Football Camp

Section 1: June 7–11, 1–4 p.m. Section 2: June 14–18, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades 2–5 Fee: $195 Join some of the Trojan football coaches and players for this introductory football skills development camp. Learn the basics of throwing, catching, offense and defense. Learn the TCA Trojan football culture and what it means to be “dangerous and good.” This is a great opportunity for your son to try out football, to learn how to be successful in it and to have a ton of fun! Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your son’s love for football! Instructors: Coach Toby Trotter and TCA football players

MS Trojan Football Camp

Section 1: June 7–11, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades 6–8 Fee: $225 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. Instructors: Coach Steve Hayes and TCA football coaching staff

Soccer LS Trojan Soccer Camp

Section 1: June 7–11, 1–4 p.m. Entering grades 1–8 Fee $205 Boys and girls will enjoy a week out on the soccer pitch with TCA soccer coach and former FC Dallas professional player Zach Loyd. We’ll focus on improving individual technique, skill development and the fundamentals of team play. Perfect for players of all levels, our program challenges each camper to expand his or her athletic horizons. Offense, defense, footwork, passing, shooting and rules of the game are all taught in a supportive and fun atmosphere. With more than 20 years of playing and coaching experience, Zach will provide a fun week of skill growth and teamwork. Instructor: Coach Zach Loyd

MS Trojan Girls Soccer Camp

Section 1: June 21–25, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades 5–8 Fee: $205 Your daughter will have an opportunity to join her friends to get to know what the Middle School girls soccer program is all about! Playing good soccer requires a strong team identity and good chemistry; the more the girls play together as a group, the better they will play together as a Middle School team. She will be working with TCA coaches on the fundamental activities that will be an important part of her Middle School soccer experience, giving her a great boost to her skill development and understanding of the game. Just as important, she will leave camp knowing what she can work on at home to continue to improve as a soccer player. Participants should come ready to play with cleats, shin guards, a soccer ball and plenty of water. Players will receive a camp t-shirt, so please include your daughter’s shirt size in your registration. Note: Some portions of this camp will be combined with the MS Trojans Boys Soccer Camp (see below) when coaches see appropriate opportunities to do so. Instructor: Coach Joel Sharpe

MS Trojan Boys Soccer Camp

Section 1: June 21–25, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades 5–8 Fee: $205 Does your son love the game? Sign him up for this one-week, intensive training camp, where he will spend time with highly qualified coaches, improving his soccer skills in a healthy and fun environment. The camp aims to improve your child’s ball skills with fun and competitive games that will challenge him while helping him to learn new skills and understand the game better. Participants should come ready to play with cleats, shin guards, a soccer ball and plenty of water. Players will receive a camp t-shirt, so please include your son’s shirt size in your registration. Note: Some portions of this camp will be combined with the MS Trojans Girls Soccer Camp (see above) when coaches see appropriate opportunities to do so. Instructor: Coach Zach Loyd

Softball Girls Softball Camp

Section 1: June 14–18, 1–4 p.m. Entering grades 3–8 Fee: $195 Join Coach Yanof, Coach Johnston and current and former varsity players for this summer girls softball camp. Girls will receive one-on-one 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 Middle School and varsity softball at TCA. Instructors: Coaches Mike Yanof & Greg Johnston & TCA varsity players

MS Girls Volleyball Skills and Team Training

Section 1: June 1 & 3 (T & Th), 3–4 p.m. Section 2: June 8 & 10 (T & Th), 3–4 p.m. Section 3: June 15 & 17 (T & Th), 3–4 p.m. Section 4: June 22 & 24 (T & Th), 3–4 p.m. Section 5: July 6 & 8 (T & Th), 3–4 p.m. Section 6: July 13 & 15 (T & Th), 3–4 p.m. Section 7: July 20 & 22 (T & Th), 3–4 pm Entering grades 6–8 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 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: Coach Steve Collins and TCA varsity players

US Girls Volleyball Skills and Team Training

Section 1: June 1 & 3 (T & Th), 4–5 p.m. Section 2: June 8 & 10 (T & Th), 4–5 p.m. Section 3: June 15 & 17 (T & Th), 4–5 p.m. Section 4: June 22 & 24 (T & Th), 4–5 p.m. Section 5: July 6 & 8 (T & Th), 4–5 p.m. Section 6: July 13 & 15 (T & Th), 4–5 p.m. Section 7: July 20 & 22 (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

Middle/Upper School Athletic Training Athletic Development Training—Essential for All Athletes

Volleyball

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 better than the summer program at TCA with Motive8 Athletics. 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, technically sound training practices. Athletes will make tremendous improvements in athleticism and fitness 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.

Little Trojan Girls Volleyball Camp

Pricing Format: Come as much as you can all summer for $225. The goal is to get all athletes training throughout the entire summer! Come often and bring friends.

Section 1: June 7–11, 9 a.m.–noon Section 2: June 21–25, 9 a.m.–noon Entering grades 2–5 Fee: $195 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 Upper School volleyball program will also contribute to your camp experience. Instructors: Coach Steve Collins and TCA varsity players

MS Trojan Girls Volleyball Camp

Section 1: June 7–11, 1–4 p.m. Section 2: June 21–25, 1–4 p.m. Entering grades 6–8 Fee: $195 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 Middle School and Upper School tryouts. You will experience game-like situations, lots of repetitions, competition and lots of fun! Players from college and the Upper School volleyball program will also contribute to your camp experience. Instructors: Coach Steve Collins and TCA varsity players

Groups and Times: MS Boys, entering grades 5–8: Monday–Thursday, 8–9:30 a.m. US Boys, entering grades 9–12: Monday–Thursday, 8–9:30 a.m. Fee: $225 for all summer (no daily or weekly rate) Weeks: May 31–July 23 (Workouts may be adjusted for July 4th holiday) Although MS and US boys will both work out at the same time, they will be working more closely with their age groups. Having them all together during the same time will produce camaraderie, team building and mentoring. Instructors: Motive8 Athletics MS Girls, entering grades 5–8: Monday–Thursday, 10–11 a.m. US Girls, entering grades 9–12: Monday–Thursday, 10–11 a.m. Fee: $150 for all summer (no daily or weekly rate) Weeks: May 31–July 23 (Workouts may be adjusted for July 4th holiday) Although MS and US girls will both work out at the same time, they will be working more closely with their particular age groups. Having them all together during the same time will produce camaraderie, team building and mentoring. Instructors: Motive8 Athletics

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