2015 Summer Solution by Visitation School

Our Mission

Visitation Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Solution, which includes summer classes and summer camp, is a fun academic and enrichment program serving children from preschool through 12th grade. Enrollment is open to all. The programs meet the needs of the individual child with one-on-one, small- and large-group settings. The programs offer a friendly, relaxed and supportive environment for learning, enrichment and creativity. Your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagination and intellect will be sparked! Our summer programs, consistent with our philosophy for educating students, are guided by the virtues of gentle strength, joyful optimism, respect and humility.

Whats Inside Camp Invention.......................................................................... 3 Jump Start & Study Skills.......................................................... 4 Junior Summer Camp................................................................ 7 Summer Camp............................................................................ 8 Enrichment Classes.................................................................... 9

Entering Montessori- Kindergarten............................... 10

Entering Grades 1-3....................................................... 14

Entering Grades 3-6...................................................... 26

Entering Grades 6-12..................................................... 37

Camp Invention Camp Invention is where BIG ideas become the next BIG thing! Join us as we celebrate our 25th year of reinventing summer fun! Children will work together to seek solutions to real-world problems, turn ordinary into extraordinary and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills while rotating through several fascinating modules: • KartWheel™ - Build, enhance and upgrade your very own freestyle racing cart • Design Studio: Illuminate™ - Explore what it means to prototype a product from scratch • I Can Invent: Next Level Gamers™ - Take apart broken or unused appliances using real tools to create a physical video game model in the third dimension! • Inducted™ - Receive personalized video challenges from National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees like constructing mega-towers, assembling space rockets and so much more! Date: August 3-7, Visitation School Times: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Age: For students entering grades 1-6 Director: Betsy Zirbes To register: 800-968-4332 or www.campinvention.org * Registration fee includes a camp T-shirt.

Base registration price: $240. Discounts available; see our website for details. Presented in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Jump Start & Study Skills Jump Start Reading

Instruction is designed to improve word attack, passage reading, spelling, and listening skills. Hour-long sessions are provided in individual or small group settings using the Orton Gillingham approach to language arts or other appropriate multi-sensory techniques for teaching reading. Evaluations and follow-up recommendations will be available at the end of the summer session. Date: June 15-July 17, Monday through Friday (No class July 3) Time Options: (A) 8–9 a.m. (B) 9–10 a.m. (C) 10–11 a.m. (D) 11 a.m.-noon Age: Age 6 to Adult Price: $475

Jump Start Math

This is a remedial math program. Children will be instructed in small group tutorials and will work on skills in basic math computations and problem solving. Strategies will be developed and ample practice provided to improve each child’s application of the math functions. Instruction will not exceed three to a group. There will be pre-testing and post-testing for cumulative reporting and diagnostics. Date: June 15-July 17, Monday through Friday (No class July 3) Time Options: (A) 8–9 a.m. (B) 9–10 a.m. (C) 10–11 a.m. (D) 11 a.m.-noon Age: Entering Grades 2-9 Price: $475

Jump Start Writing

Instruction is designed to strengthen or further develop writing skills using the Kansas Sentence Writing Strategy. Focus begins with simple sentences and builds strategies to formulate paragraphs. The program develops skills in capitalization, punctuation, and proper grammar for creating complete sentences. Enrollment for each group will not exceed four students. Students are grouped by age and needs assessment. Evaluations and follow-up recommendations will be mailed at the end of the summer session. Date: June 15-July 17, Monday through Friday (No class July 3) Time Options: (A) 8–9 a.m. (B) 9–10 a.m. (C) 10–11 a.m. (D) 11 a.m.-noon Age: Entering Grades 3-11 Price: $475

Study Skills and Test Taking

Clear the path to better grades. Set goals for a great start to the new school year! Study Skills and Test Taking teaches students entering grades six through nine how to get rid of the blocks to learning and get organized. Students will learn strategies for organizing materials and overcoming that ever-present procrastination hurdle, effective ways to read texts and take notes, and strategies for good test-taking skills. Take the stress and anxiety out of test taking after you learn how to understand the test questions, how to use time effectively, and how to think actively and logically. Date: June 15-25, Monday through Thursday Time: 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 a.m. Age: Entering Grades 6-7 Price: $350 Instructor: Sarah Deibold Date: June 15-25, Monday through Thursday Time: 10 a.m.-noon Age: Entering Grades 8-9 Price: $350 Instructor: Sarah Deibold

Composition Skills

This course will provide opportunities for students to experiment with writing and to practice much-needed skills, such as literary analysis and various forms of the essay, including narration, description, cause/effect and compare/contrast. Teacher: Nicole Sutton, Visitation Upper School English Teacher Date: June 8- July 2 (Four weeks, Mondays and Wednesdays) Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 9-10 Price: $200 Teacher: Nicole Sutton, Visitation Upper School English Teacher Date: June 8- July 2 (Four weeks, Mondays and Wednesdays) Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 11-12 Price: $200

Professional Writing

This course will provide strategies for developing a clear, concise, professional writing style. A variety of writing formats are addressed, including the business letter, the memo, the formal proposal, and the resume. Writing in an electronic environment and collaborative writing are considered. Voice, style, audience, purpose, the writing process, and strategies for editing and revision are examined in the context of interpersonal and ethical dimensions. Teacher: Nicole Sutton, Visitation Upper School English Teacher Date: June 9- July 2 (Four weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays) Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 11-12 Price: $350

*All classes and camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. On occasion we do not have enough students enrolled to fill a particular class. Families will be notified, and all payments will be refunded in the event that Visitation must cancel a class.

Questions? Contact Julia Dale at jdale@vischool.org or 651-683-1751.

Register online at www.visitation.net/summer or by mail using the registration form located in the center of this catalog. All class fees are due at the time of registration. Registration deadline is May 1, 2015. All schedule changes and cancellations must be made by May 15, 2015; after that date no refunds will be issued (regardless of attendance). Spaces fill early, so register now!

Junior Summer Camp (Montessori-kindergarten)

Visitation’s Junior Summer Camp is for four- and five-year-old students entering Montessori Preschool (at Visitation) and Kindergarten (at any school) during the 2015-2016 school year. Three-year-old students who have already completed a year of Montessori at Visitation are also eligible. This program is open from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Junior Summer Camp participants will spend a portion of the day combined with the school-age summer campers (no more than 25% of the total day). During this time, a specific teacher is assigned to work exclusively with the Junior Summer Camp participants to ensure that their safety and capabilities are recognized. This “combination time” is a unique feature within our program that promotes the special family-feel at Visitation.

Enrichment Classes Included!

Junior Summer Campers will have the opportunity to participate in one enrichment class each week from 10:45 a.m.–noon daily. June 8–12: Camp Montessori!* (For students new to Visitation’s Montessori program in 2015-2016.) Super Hero School June 15-19: Kid Dig! June 22-26: I Can Cook! June 29-July 2: Irish Step Dancing Obstacle Course Challenge July 6-10: Every Day is a Holiday July 13-17: It’s All Fun and Games July 20-24: Little Dribblers (K-3, 9 a.m.)* Monster Mash (10:45 a.m.) July 27-31: Little Dribblers (K-3, 9 a.m.)* Deep Sea Divers (10:45 a.m.) * Additional optional class Full week attendance for enrichment class period is strongly encouraged.

Junior Summer Camp Daily Activities Project time Story time Free choice Rest time Snack/Lunch Outside time Enrichment class time

Junior Summer Camp Rates:

FULL DAYS $298.00/week $303.00/week $227.25/week HALF DAYS (7 a.m.-noon OR 12:30-6 p.m.) 5 days $189.37/week 4 days $151.50/week 3 days $113.62/week 5 days* 4 days 3 days

Rates include milk, snacks and a camp t-shirt. Full-day campers must bring a bag lunch each day. *Big discount for full-time campers!

Summer Camp (Students entering grades 1-6) Visitationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Camp program is for students who will be entering grades one through six during the 2015-2016 school year. The program, which is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., gives participants a fun, school-age, childcare experience by including a wide variety of camp-like activities such as large group games, art projects, outside time and free choice. This year, eight enrichment weeks will be included in our Summer Camp curriculum. During these weeks, campers will not only have the chance to enjoy daily camp activities, but they will also have the opportunity to participate in specialized week-long enrichment classes of their own choosing (AM & fullday campers only). During these weeks, a full five-day per week commitment is required. Field trips will be planned during the non-enrichment weeks in August.

Summer Camp Daily Activities Arts/Crafts Free choice Science/Nature Music Snack/Lunch Team-building activities

Water play Sports Drama Outside time Quiet/Rest time

2015 Summer Camp Enrollment Choices and Rates: AM only (7 a.m.-noon) PM only (12:30-6 p.m.) Full day (7 a.m.-6 p.m.)

$225/week $185/week $300/week

Rates include enrichment class tuition, field trip admissions, milk, snacks and a t-shirt. Full-day campers must bring a bag lunch each day. Short and non-enrichment weeks are pro-rated

Enrichment Classes

(All ages)

Enrichment classes are included in the Summer Camp and Junior Summer Camp curriculum and tuition. Students who register for Summer Camp are asked to select enrichment classes each week to fill the hours of 9 a.m.-noon. Enrichment classes are listed in the next section and divided by student’s age/grade in the fall of 2015. Families who wish to register ONLY for enrichment classes may do so on an à la carte basis. Please be sure to check the course catalog for specific class dates, times, age ranges and rates. Classes are from 9-10:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.-noon or 9 a.m.-noon, unless otherwise noted. Student schedules can include as few as one class one week or as many as two classes every week.

2015 Enrichment Class Offerings

Art Academy with Kidcreate Studio Basketball Camp Minecraft EDU Camp Montessori! Monster Mash Composition Skills Mystery Madness Cookies and Cakes Obstacle Course Challenge Creative Crochet Outdoor Games Deep Sea Divers Painting Drawing and Painting Pet Pals and Animal Friends Drawing the World Around Us Professional Writing Every Day is a Holiday Puzzle Party Fantastic Fort Building Rainbow Loops and Looms Flat Stanley Reading on your Digital Device Glow in the Dark Art Camp with Kidcreate Studio Red Cross Babysitter’s Training I Can Cook! Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification International Cooking Scavenger Hunt Detectives iPad Fun Sudsy Soap Making Irish Step Dancing Super Hero School It’s a Girl Thing Team Challenge It’s all Fun and Games Team USA Kid Dig! The Craft Shack Land of Legos Too Cool for School with Kidcreate Studio Lights, Camera, Action! Wheelie Fun Little Dribblers Writing your Passion with The Loft Literary Center Math Salad Zany Paper Making

Enrichment Class Rates:

9-10:15 a.m. (1 class) 10:45 a.m.-noon (1 class) 9 a.m.-noon (2 classes or 1 long class) Early drop-off (8-9 a.m.) Recess/Snack (10:15-10:45 a.m.) Summer T-shirt

$100/week $100/week $200/week $25/week Included for free! $10.00

Summer Enrichment Classes (Entering Montessori - Kindergarten) Camp Montessori!

Join Visitation’s Montessori teachers Mrs. Olken-Hunt and Mrs. Lingofelt-Meyers for a week filled with fun and learning, Montessori-style! Get your child pumped up for the upcoming school year with a gentle introduction to their new school, classroom, classmates and teachers in a fun summer camp environment. Teacher: Lizzie Olken-Hunt and Kathy Lingofelt-Meyers, Visitation Montessori Teachers Date: June 8-12 Time: 9–11 a.m. Age: Entering Montessori Preschool at Visitation in fall 2015 (for the first time) Price: $150

Super Hero School

In this exciting class for boys and girls we will explore super heroes and their powers. Through arts and crafts and dramatic play, we will discover the super hero in all of us! Teacher: Emily Wilhelmy, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: June 8-12 Time: 10:45 a.m.–noon Age: Entering Montessori - kindergarten Price: $100

Kid Dig!

Grab your shovels and get ready to go on a dinosaur hunt! Campers will become mini-paleontologists as they learn about the large creatures that roamed our earth millions of years ago through prehistoric art projects, stories and activities. Campers will learn about going on a dinosaur dig and make their own fossil. Teacher: Emily Wilhelmy, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: June 15-19 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering Montessori - grade 1 Price: $100

I Can Cook!

In this class, campers learn to whip up their own yummy “mini-jar snacks.” Each day, children will get their own ingredients to mix, chop, and stir to make a do-ityourself treat in a mini-jar. Campers will also decorate their own chef ’s hat and apron. Bon appetite! *Allergen-containing ingredients will be avoided when/if possible. Please let us know if your child has a food allergy. Teacher: Kailey Shern, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: June 22-26 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering Montessori - kindergarten Price: $100

Irish Step Dancing for Boys and Girls

Come explore Irish culture, exercise your body and have fun! Instruction will include basic positions, jumps/skips, some Irish (Gaelic) words and best of all, dance! We will learn the Irish Reel and practice this fun routine throughout the week. On the last day of class, we will put on a mini-performance to show everyone what we learned! Teacher: Kailey Shern, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: June 29-July 2 (No Class July 3) Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering Montessori - kindergarten Price: $100

Obstacle Course Challenge!

Balance, crawl, jump, toss, splash, weave! Get your bodies moving in the Obstacle Course Challenge! This class will use many different materials (several that you can find at home) to create a challenging course for campers. Each day the course will change, and campers will be able to help set up new tests. Bring a swim suit, towel and water shoes for this class. Teacher: Emily Wilhelmy, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: June 29-July 2 (No Class July 3) Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering Montessori - grade 3 Price: $100

Every Day is a Holiday!

Campers will have the opportunity to celebrate a year’s worth of holidays in just one week! Each day, students will learn about a different holiday and its origin. Foods, crafts and traditions will be used to explore the hows and whys of these special days. The class will also learn about the traditions and customs of holidays in other countries. Teacher: Emily Wilhelmy, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: July 6-10 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering Montessori - grade 2 Price: $100

It’s All Fun and Games!

Do you love games? From card games to board games to computer games to games you can play by yourself, this class will give “gamers” an opportunity to explore the wide world of games. Emphasis will be placed on cooperation, sharing and good sportsmanship. Teacher: Emily Wilhelmy, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: July 13-17 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering Montessori - grade 2 Price: $100

Monster Mash

In this class we will have massive amounts of fun making monster goo, monster puppets and “monster stay away spray” (to spray under our cots at nap time). We will also watch clips from Monsters Inc. and read about Sully and Mike, and other monsters in other stories. We’re not scared of monsters here at Vis! Teacher: Kailey Shern, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: July 20-24 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering Montessori - kindergarten Price: $100

Deep Sea Divers

Have you ever wondered what lives deep down on the ocean floor? This class will “dive” into the mysterious and enchanting world under the surface of the ocean. Grab your goggles and get ready to “jump in!” Teacher: Emily Wilhelmy, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: July 27-31 Time: 10:45 a.m.–noon Age: Entering Montessori - grade 1 Price: $100

Questions? Contact Julia Dale at jdale@vischool.org or 651-683-1751. Register online at www.visitation.net/summer. For full- and half-day camp participants, a $100 nonrefundable deposit is due at the time of registration (tuition will be invoiced monthly thereafter). For all others, enrichment class tuition is due in full at the time of registration. Registration deadline is May 1, 2015. All schedule changes and cancellations must be made by May 15, 2015; after that you will be charged for all scheduled camp days and/or enrichment classes (regardless of attendance). Spaces fill early, so register now!

Summer Enrichment Classes (Entering Grades 1-3) International Cooking with Mrs. Van Sloun

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turn the Chinese classroom into an international kitchen and cook up some tasty experiences for the campers! Under the guidance of Mrs. Van Sloun, campers will learn to make five dishes from scratch. In the process, campers will also learn about choosing healthy, delicious ingredients and how to present the dishes with style. Even though cooking is one of the most ordinary rituals in life, it is also one of the best and most precious ways to spend time with children and friends! Teacher: Priscilla Van Sloun, Visitation Chinese Teacher Date: June 8-12 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100

The Craft Shack

From Etsy to Pinterest to HGTV, great craft ideas are all around us! Join us at the Craft Shack to learn how to make some fun, crazy, messy, cute, fabulous, imaginative projects! Homemade pom-poms, hand-built terrariums, chalkboard painted planksâ&#x20AC;Ś. you never know what you will get in this grab bag of crafty fun that we call The Craft Shack! Teacher: TBD Date: June 8-12 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100 Teacher: TBD Date: June 8-12 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100

Pet Pals and Animal Friends

If you are a friend to animals than this class is for you! Campers will do many projects and activities that revolve around animals. We will learn about different types of animals including mammals, reptiles, birds, fish and amphibians. There will be a special visit by the R.A.D. Zoo on Friday with real animals! (http://www.theradzoo.com) Teacher: TBD Date: June 8-12 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100

Sudsy Soap Making

Come and learn how to make homemade soaps. In this class you will learn many different soap-making processes. You’ll also have the opportunity to experiment with soaps of many colors and designs as well as different scents, too! At the conclusion of this class, you will have many different bars of soap to take home to share with others! This is a very “hands-on” class so be ready to get your hands dirty…scratch that…be ready to get your hands sudsy and clean in this creative and fun class! Teacher: Ann Marie Zeimetz, Visitation First Grade Teacher Date: June 8-12 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 2-6 Price: $200

Creative Crochet

Let’s start simple. In this class we will be learning the basic stitches in crochet such as the chain stitch, the single crochet and the double crochet. Working together, and with a little practice, we will learn to create washcloths and granny-squares by the end of the week! Come get creative with crochet! Teacher: Kayla Farber, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: June 15-19 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 2-6 Price: $100 Teacher: Kayla Farber, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: June 15-19 Time: 10:45 a.m.-Noon Age: Entering grades 2-6 Price: $100

Drawing the World Around Us

This drawing class will begin with an introduction to some basic materials and vocabulary. From there, we will work on drawing lines, shapes, and adding tone/shading. Campers will also have the opportunity to play with the materials through doodling and cartooning. Our goal throughout the week will be to learn and use basic visual language to draw from life. Teacher: Kenny Schweiger, Visitation Summer Solutions Art Teacher Date: June 15-19 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100

Outdoor Games

The summer is short, so let’s make the most of it! Campers will play all sorts of outdoor games during this class. From sports, to “night-games”, to outdoor waterplay; this class will give campers a little bit of everything! If you like to have fun with friends while spending time outside, be sure to join us for Outdoor Games! Teacher: TBD Date: June 15-19 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 1-2 Price: $100

Zany Papermaking with Ms. Z

Papermaking is a fun and very “hands-on” art! Be ready to have fun and get a little messy! We will spend the first day of class taking a walk around the Visitation campus collecting materials for our papermaking adventure. The remainder of the class will be spent learning how to make paper pulp while also learning about the whole process of molding and drying the paper, too! After the paper is made and dried, we will bind our homemade paper into our own beautiful homemade journals! By the end of the week each student will have his or her own homemade paper journal to take home. Teacher: Ann Marie Zeimetz, Visitation First Grade Teacher Date: June 15-19 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100

Kid Dig!

Painting

Calling all budding artists! This class is for you. In this introductory painting class, campers will get an overview of several different painting styles while using different materials. Campers will experiment with techniques and learn to conceptualize their own ideas. Teacher: Kenny Schweiger, Visitation Summer Solutions Art Teacher Date: June 22-26 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100 Teacher: Kenny Schweiger, Visitation Summer Solutions Art Teacher Date: June 22-26 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100

Rainbow Loops and Looms

The loopy loom jewelry craze is sweeping the country! In this class, campers will learn how to create different rubber band loom bracelets, focusing on a specific design each day. Campers will have the chance to experiment with their own styles, colors and loom projects. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get loopy! Teacher: Kayla Farber, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: June 22-26 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100

iPad Fun with Mrs. Joyce!

In this fun and engaging class, we will use a variety of apps to learn, create, design and collaborate. We will learn while playing math, word, art, and music games. Some of the apps to be used include the following: Sock Puppets, Explain Everything, Sushi Monster, Story Creator, Physics Lite, BrainPOP, Barrel Tones and many, many more! Other non-iPad activities will be woven into the class to limit the daily dose of “screen time” (we will discuss the importance of limiting screen time as well). An iPad will be provided for this class so that all the apps will be consistent. Teacher: Tracey Joyce, Visitation Library and Technology Specialist Date: June 22-26 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100

Team USA!

It’s the week of Independence Day and we are ready to celebrate the USA! Campers will do many America-themed projects and activities throughout the week which may include red-white-and-blue crafts, bike decorations and parade, face paint and colorful hair spray. Come join Team USA! Teacher: TBD Date: June 29-July 2 (No Class July 3) Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100

Obstacle Course Challenge!

Balance, crawl, jump, toss, splash, weave! Get your bodies moving in the Obstacle Course Challenge! This class will use many different materials (several that you can find at home) to create a challenging course for campers to attempt. Each day the course will change, and campers will be able to help set up new tests. Bring a swim suit, towel and water shoes for this class. Teacher: Emily Wilhelmy, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: June 29-July 2 (No Class July 3) Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering Montessori-grade 3 Price: $100

Cookies and Cakes

Have you ever wanted to amaze your family and friends with your skills in the kitchen? Now you can! Learn how to pipe-decorate cakes and cookies, make delicious cake-pops and decadent chocolate candy treats and frost beautiful cakes. Your creations might just turn out too good to eat! *Allergen-containing ingredients will be avoided when/if possible. Please let us know if your child has a food allergy. Teacher: Kayla Farber, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: June 29-July 2 (No Class July 3) Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 2-6 Price: $200

Team Challenge

Are you up for a challenge? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work as a team to complete physical and mental challenges throughout the week. We will work as a team in trust-building exercises, team games, rock climbing and engineering challenges. Join us to learn what teamwork is all about! Teacher: Kayla Farber, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: July 6-10 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100

Irish Step Dancing for Boys and Girls

In this class we will learn the basics of Irish step dancing including jumps, skips and two dance routines to the Irish Keel! We will also explore and learn about Irish heritage and culture. We will learn some Irish (Gaelic) words and learn a little about where Irish dance started. Our week will culminate with a performance for friends and family. Teacher: Kailey Shern, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: July 6-10 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100

Every Day is a Holiday

Too Cool for School with Kidcreate Studio

Too messy, too crazy, too sweet – too cool! Your child would never have a chance to make these projects at school. In this popular camp, the kids will create tons of super cool projects like bags, tie-dye, photo booth props and best of all…a beach scene made out of candy! These are the coolest art projects your child will ever make! Sign up early for this camp before it fills up! Teacher: Kidcreate Studio Date: July 6-10 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 1-6 Price: $200

Mystery Madness

Do you like to solve mysteries? Are you the next Nancy Drew or Sherlock Holmes? This class will puzzle your mind. We will read several mysteries and attempt to solve them. There will even be a real-life “whodunit” game. So put on your detective hats, and get ready to solve some mysteries! Teacher: Kayla Farber, Extended Day Teacher Date: July 13-17 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 2-6 Price: $100 Teacher: Kayla Farber, Extended Day Teacher Date: July 13-17 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 2-6 Price: $100

Reading on your Digital Device

Learn how to download and check out books from your local library on your digital device. We will go through step-by-step instructions on how to set up your device and reading time will be provided each day. Students must bring their own Wi-Fi enabled device and a valid public library card. Ready, set, (digitally) READ! Teacher: Tracey Joyce, Visitation Library and Technology Specialist Date: July 13-17 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100

Art Academy with Kidcreate Studio

Does your child love art? Painting, drawing, clay - it’s all awesome! We will experiment with many techniques, materials and styles as we make snow globes, paint on canvas, create clay characters and more. Come ready to have an artsy good time in this highly anticipated camp! Teacher: Kidcreate Studio Date: July 13-17 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 1-6 Price: $200

It’s All Fun and Games

Scavenger Hunt Detectives

Are you ready for a treasure hunt? In this class, campers will follow maps and discover clues to lead them to the prize! Teacher: Emily Wilhelmy, Extended Day Teacher Date: July 20-24 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 1-6 Price: $100

Little Dribblers

Join Visitation basketball coach Zach Hernandez in a fun and enriching summer basketball camp! Develop and learn the basic fundamental basketball skills through fun games and drills. Learn while having fun! Teacher: Zach Hernandez, Visitation Basketball Coach Date: July 20-24 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering kindergarten- grade 2 Price: $100 Teacher: Zach Hernandez, Visitation Basketball Coach Date: July 20-24 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 2-4 Price: $100 Teacher: Zach Hernandez, Visitation Basketball Coach Date: July 27-31 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering kindergarten- grade 2 Price: $100 Teacher: Zach Hernandez, Visitation Basketball Coach Date: July 27-31 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 2-4 Price: $100

Minecraft EDU

Come play Minecraft with us! Minecraft EDU is a special version of Minecraft for classroom use. If you like the regular version of Minecraft, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love this class. Minecraft EDU contains many additions to the original game that make it more useful and appropriate in a school/learning setting. We will host on our own private server so students and teacher can connect and play together in a safe and controlled environment. Learn how to build, collaborate and problem-solve in a world weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll create during our week together! Teacher: Tracey Joyce, Visitation Library and Technology Specialist Date: July 20-24 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100

Land of LEGOS

Have you ever wanted to build your own city? What would you call it? What buildings would you include? This class will give students the opportunity to be the “City Planner” as they create their very own miniature city out of LEGOS. Other LEGO activities will be included as well. Teacher: Kayla Farber, Extended Day Teacher Date: July 20-24 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100

Glow-in-the-Dark Art Camp with Kidcreate Studio

These projects will ROCK your child’s world long after the lights go out at night. You guessed it, all the project we create in this camp will glow-in-the-dark! How cool is that?!?!?! We will be working with a variety of different art supplies including clay, paint and other luminescent materials to create masterpieces your child will be ready to show off in the dark! Teacher: Kidcreate Studio Date: July 20-24 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 1-6 Price: $200

Flat Stanley

Flat Stanley will be taking us on a new adventure around the world this summer! Each camper will create his or her own Flat Stanley as a travel companion. We will make stops all over the globe, and learn about the cultures of various countries. We may even write to a pen pal! Teacher: Kayla Farber, Extended Day Teacher Date: July 27-31 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 1-3 Price: $100

Deep Sea Divers

Fantastic Fort Building

Tie knots, pin blankets, cut cardboard, use wood, construct a canopy, BUILD A FORT! In this class, campers will use materials (both found and provided) to build the most awesome fort on earth! Different tools and building techniques will be used in this class, with close supervision to ensure safety. Let’s start building! Teacher: TBD Date: July 27-31 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 1-6 Price: $200

Summer Enrichment Classes (Entering Grades 3-6)

Pet Pals and Animal Friends

If you are a friend to animals than this class is for you! Campers will do many projects and activities that revolve around animals. We will learn about different types of animals including mammals, reptiles, birds, fish and amphibians. There will be a special visit by the R.A.D. Zoo on Friday with real animals! (http://www. theradzoo.com) Teacher: TBD Date: June 8-12 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 3-6 Price: $100

Sudsy Soap Making

Puzzle Party

Puzzles, puzzles, puzzles! I hope you like to solve problems, because this puzzle party will take your brain and test it, twist it, and turn it upside down! Word, number, and jigsaw puzzles and more will challenge you! Teacher: Kayla Farber, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: June 8-12 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 3-6 Price: $100 Teacher: Kayla Farber, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: June 8-12 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 3-6 Price: $100

International Cooking with Mrs. Van Sloun

Let’s turn the Chinese classroom into and international kitchen and cook up some tasty experiences for the campers! Under the guidance of Mrs. Van Sloun, campers will learn to make five dishes from scratch. In the process, campers will also learn about choosing healthy, delicious ingredients and how to present the dishes with style. Even though cooking is one of the most ordinary rituals in life, it is also one of the best and most precious ways to spend time with children and friends! Teacher: Priscilla Van Sloun, Visitation Chinese Teacher Date: June 8-12 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 4-7 Price: $100

Creative Crochet

Zany Paper Making with Ms. Z

Papermaking is a fun and very “hands-on” art! Be ready to have fun and get a little messy! We will spend the first day of class taking a walk around the Visitation campus collecting materials for our papermaking adventure. We will spend the other days in class learning how to make paper pulp while also learning about the whole process of “molding” and “drying” the paper, too! After the paper is made and dried, we will bind our homemade paper into our own beautiful homemade journals! By the end of the week each student will have his or her own homemade paper journal to take home. Teacher: Ann Marie Zeimetz, Visitation First Grade Teacher Date: June 15-19 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 3-6 Price: $100

Drawing the World Around Us

This drawing class will begin with an introduction to some basic materials and vocabulary. From there, we will work on drawing lines, shapes and adding tone/ shading. Campers will also have the opportunity to play with the materials through doodling and cartooning. Our goal throughout the week will be to learn and use basic visual language to draw from life. Teacher: Kenny Schweiger, Visitation Summer Solutions Art Teacher Date: June 15-19 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 3-6 Price: $100

It’s a Girl Thing

Through fun games and activities, your daughter will learn how to be more kind, connected and confident. In this fun and interactive class, girls will learn how to be mindful in thoughts and deeds, how to cultivate healthy friendships, how to develop healthy eating habits, and the importance of being physically active. Each day will include a fun workout such as yoga, kickboxing, cardio and strengthtraining. Teacher: Tracey Joyce, Visitation Library and Technology Specialist Date: June 15-19 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 4-7 Price: $200

Red Cross Babysitter’s Training/Certification

Babysitter’s Training from the American Red Cross is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting videos, role-playing and lively discussions. You will learn to be the best babysitter on the block! Plus you’ll gain the confidence to make smart decisions and stay safe in any babysitting situation. You’ll learn to supervise children and infants; perform basic child care skills such as diapering and feeding; choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys; handle bedtime and discipline issues; identify safety hazards and prevent injuries; care for common injuries and emergencies; communicate effectively with parents; and find and interview for babysitting jobs. Participants must attend the full class on all days in order to receive official Red Cross certification. Teacher: American Red Cross instructor Date: June 15, 16 and 17 (three-day afternoon class) Time: 1-3:30 p.m. Age: Must be at least 11 years old to take this course Price: $150* *Participants taking this class who are also enrolled in the full day Summer Camp program receive 50% off this class tuition.

iPad Fun with Mrs. Joyce!

Wheelie Fun with Mr. Wright and Mrs. Conners

“I don’t have a bucket list, but my bike-it list is a mile long.” Wouldn’t you love to bike it? Join us as we tour Minneapolis and St. Paul destinations sure to be on your summer bucket list. Participants will need the following: 1. A sense of adventure 2. Quality bike and helmet 3. Stamina to bike at least 12 miles each day Teacher: Steve Wright and Martha Conners, Visitation Lower School Teachers Date: June 22-26 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grade 4 and up Price: $200

Rainbow Loops and Looms

The loopy loom jewelry craze is sweeping the country! In this class, campers will learn how to create different rubber band loom bracelets, focusing on a specific design each day. Campers will have the chance to experiment with their own styles, colors and loom projects. Let’s get loopy! Teacher: Kayla Farber, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: June 22-26 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 3-6 Price: $100

Cookies and Cakes

Drawing and Painting

This is a basic drawing and painting class designed to introduce new students to a variety of different techniques. It is also an opportunity for more advanced students to gain some visual and creative practice in drawing and painting. This class will help students see the world in a new way, through the eyes of an artist. Teacher: Kenny Schweiger, Visitation Summer Solutions Art Teacher Date: June 29-July 2 (No Class July 3) Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 4-7 Price: $200

Irish Step Dancing for Boys and Girls

Too Cool for School with Kidcreate Studio

Lights, Camera, Action!

Come learn the basics of filmmaking in this fun class aimed to teach even the novice some Spielberg skills! Learn basic film shots, lighting and audio tips and tricks. Capture footage and learn how to edit it all together to make a fun iMovie! Teacher: Tracey Joyce, Visitation Library and Technology Specialist Date: July 6-10 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 3-6 Price: $200

Team Challenge

Are you up for a challenge? Let’s work as a team to complete physical and mental challenges throughout the week. We will work as a team in trust-building exercises, team games, rock climbing and engineering challenges. Join us to learn what teamwork is all about! Teacher: Kayla Farber, Visitation Extended Day Teacher Date: July 6-10 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 3-6 Price: $100

Mystery Madness

Art Academy with Kidcreate Studio

Does your child love art? Painting, drawing, clay– it’s all awesome! We will experiment with many techniques, materials and styles as we make snow globes, paint on canvas, create clay characters and more. Come ready to have an artsy good time in this highly anticipated camp! Teacher: Kidcreate Studio Date: July 13-17 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 1-6 Price: $200

Basketball Camp

Join Visitation basketball coach Zach Hernandez in a fun and enriching summer basketball camp! Develop and learn the basic fundamental basketball skills including shooting, passing and dribbling. Learn while having fun! Teacher: Zach Hernandez, Visitation Basketball Coach Date: July 13-17 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 4-6 Price: $200

Reading on your Digital Device

Land of LEGOS

Have you ever wanted to build your own city? What would you call it? What buildings would you include? This class will give students the opportunity to be the “City Planner” as they create their very own miniature city out of LEGOS. Other LEGOS activities will be included as well. Teacher: Kayla Farber, Extended Day Teacher Date: July 20-24 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 3-6 Price: $100

Glow-in-the-Dark Art Camp with Kidcreate Studio

Little Dribblers

Minecraft EDU

Come play Minecraft with us! Minecraft EDU is a special version of Minecraft for classroom use. If you like the regular version of Minecraft, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love this class. Minecraft EDU contains many additions to the original game that make it more useful and appropriate in a school/learning setting. We will host our own server so students and teacher can connect and play together in a safe and controlled environment. Learn how to build, collaborate and problem-solve in a world weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll create during our week together! Teacher: Tracey Joyce, Visitation Library and Technology Specialist Date: July 20-24 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 3-6 Price: $100

Scavenger Hunt Detectives

*Lower School Theatre Experience

This exciting workshop will bring creativity to the fore as students work with a professional director to write their own script and songs while learning acting and performance techniques. The session will culminate in a performance for family and friends on the last Friday. Students must commit to both weeks in order to take this class Teacher: Stephen Houtz, Summer Solutions Theatre Director Date: July 20-31 (2 week session) Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: entering grades 4-6 Price: $350 *Register through Saint Thomas Academy

The Loft Literary Center: Writing Your Passion

Writing is a great way to share oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion (whether cooking, gardening, or robotics) with the world and connect with others. Through dissecting what makes a work of writing successful, students will learn valuable strategies for developing an effective writing practice, deepening their craft, finding their unique voice, and connecting with other like-minded readers and writers. www.loft.org Teacher: The Loft Literary Center Date: July 27-31, 2015 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 3-6 Price: $100

Fantastic Fort Building

Tie knots, pin blankets, cut cardboard, use wood, construct a canopy, BUILD A FORT! In this class, campers will use materials (both found and provided) to build the most awesome fort on earth! Different tools and building techniques will be used in this class, with close supervision to ensure safety. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start building! Teacher: TBD Date: July 27-31 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 1-6 Price: $200

Flat Stanley

Flat Stanley will be taking us on a new adventure around the world this summer! Each camper will create his or her own Flat Stanley as a travel companion. We will make stops all over the globe, and learn about the cultures of various countries. We may even write to a pen-pal! Teacher: Kayla Farber, Extended Day Teacher Date: July 27-31 Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 3-6 Price: $100

Summer Enrichment Classes (Entering Grades 6-12) International Cooking with Mrs. Van Sloun

Composition Skills

This course will provide opportunities for students to experiment with writing and to practice much-needed skills, such as literary analysis and various forms of the essay, including narration, description, cause/effect and compare/contrast. Teacher: Nicole Sutton, Visitation Upper School English Teacher Date: June 8- July 2 (four weeks, Mondays and Wednesdays) Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 9-10 Price: $200 Teacher: Nicole Sutton, Visitation Upper School English Teacher Date: June 8- July 2 (four weeks, Mondays and Wednesdays) Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 11-12 Price: $200 *Register for this class on the Jump Start/Study Skills registration form.

Professional Writing

This course will provide strategies for developing a clear, concise, professional writing style. A variety of writing formats are addressed, including the business letter, the memo, the formal proposal, and the resume. Writing in an electronic environment and collaborative writing are considered. Voice, style, audience, purpose, the writing process, and strategies for editing and revision are examined in the context of interpersonal and ethical dimensions. Teacher: Nicole Sutton, Visitation Upper School English Teacher Date: June 9- July 2 (four weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays) Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 11-12 Price: $350 *Register for this class on the Jump Start/Study Skills registration form.

It’s a Girl Thing

Wheelie Fun with Mr. Wright and Mrs. Conners

Red Cross Babysitter’s Training/Certification

Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program helps participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The program teaches skills that participants need to know to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. The learning objectives include what to do before giving care, checking an injured/ill person, CPR/AED training and first aid training. Participants must attend the full class on both days and participate in all activities in order to receive official Red Cross certification in first aid, CPR and AED. Certification is valid for two years from date of course completion. Teacher: American Red Cross instructor Date: June 18 and 19 (two-day afternoon class) Time: 1-3:30 p.m. Age: Entering grades 7-12 Price: $125

Drawing and Painting

This is a basic drawing and painting class designed to introduce new students to a variety of different techniques. It is also an opportunity for more advanced students to gain some visual and creative practice in drawing and painting. This class will help students see the world in a new way, through the eyes of an artist. Teacher: Kenny Schweiger, Visitation Summer Solutions Art Teacher Date: June 29-July 2 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Age: Entering grades 4-7 Price: $200

Math Soup

Students will have fun exploring algebraic and geometrical concepts through hands-on activities and constructions. Projects include kaleidoscopes, Sierpinskiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Triangle, The Wheel of Theodorus, fractals, cribbage, Yahtzee, and interactive video games. Teacher: Kim Wald, Mathematics Teacher at Hastings Middle School Date: July 13-17 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 6-8 Price: $100 Teacher: Kim Wald, Mathematics Teacher at Hastings Middle School Date: July 20-24 Time: 9-10:15 a.m. Age: Entering grades 6-8 Price: $100