2019 City Campus Summer Camp Catalog by Winchester Thurston School

SUMMER 2019

WT Summer Camp Really Does Rock! Our dynamic learning environment challenges and guides campers to become confident and creative thinkers who are excited about learning and achievement. At our City Campus, we offer unique courses, experiences, and programs for students entering grades 6-12. Options range from sports and conditioning to music, from visual art to robotics, from extreme adventure to mathematics, and so much more. WTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s innovative faculty members develop and teach many of these outstanding academic and enrichment programs. In addition, well-known organizations and program partners in and around the Pittsburgh community create camp programs, giving young adults a chance to learn from the experts. Our camp experiences and courses are designed to promote learning, growth, adventure, and FUN! Please refer to our program descriptions for more information. n Half- and full-day programs are available. n Round-trip transportation provided from WTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Campus each day. n Fees vary by camp experience and course format. n Campers have the choice of bringing a packed lunch or money for lunch at local restaurants. n Snacks are provided during the camp experience. n Early bird and late pick-up options are available (7:30 - 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.)

Register online: www.winchesterthurston.org/summercamp Registration deadline: May 1, 2019 Space is limited. Please register early. Cancellation Policy: All summer camp offerings are subject to minimum and maximum enrollment. In the event of cancellation, Winchester Thurston will attempt to notify families in advance and refund the entire course fee. If a camper must cancel and cancellation is received 21 days prior to the class start date, you will receive a full refund (less a $20 non-refundable season registration fee). If cancellation is received less than 21 days, but at least seven days prior to the camp start date, you will receive a 50% refund of the camp cost. There is no refund for cancellations received less than seven days before the camp start date.

Questions? Contact Dionne Brelsford at 412-578-7533 or brelsfordd@winchesterthurston.org

WT Summer Camp 2019

GRADE LEVEL

WEEK FIVE: JULY 15-19 6 7 8 9 Pre-Calculus (week four of six) Girls eS.T.E.A.M. Workshop Magician’s Workshop & Balloon Art Studio: Tricks Of The Trade Make Your Own Musical: WT Workshop Advanced Clay Studio: Asian Influences Camp H2O Register online: www.winchesterthurston.org/summercamp Outdoor Adventure Extreme Pittsburgh: Target North

WEEK ONE: JUNE 10-14 Driver’s Education Classroom Theory Pittsburgh Spartan FIT Summer Clinic Outdoor Adventure Multi-Sport Adventures with L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools WEEK TWO: JUNE 17-21

Pre-Calculus (week one of six) Speech I: The Art of Public Speaking, AM (week one of two) Speech I: The Art of Public Speaking, PM (week one of two) Camp H2O Animal Behaviors Lab Backstage Pass Rock Band Camp Summer Olympians: Half-Blood vs. Jupiter Percy Jackson Adventure WT Cake Boss Challenge/Sweet Retreat Extreme Drawing: Mark & Movement Studio Multi-Sport Conditioning Clinic with Hidden Gyms The Bard and Broadway Performing Arts Budding Entrepreneurs with SPARK Business Academy WEEK THREE: JUNE 24-28 Pre-Calculus (week two of six) Speech I: The Art of Public Speaking, AM (week two of two) Speech I: The Art of Public Speaking, PM (week two of two) Mural Painting Studio: Text-as-Image Tour de Cakes Baker’s Extravaganza Musical Theater Intensive with East End Performing Arts WT Cirque du Summer! Girls Got Game! Basketball Clinic with Hidden Gyms Learn To Row Clinic With Steel City Rowing Clay Studio Sports Management with SPARK Business Academy Girls eS.T.E.A.M. Workshop WEEK FOUR: JULY 8-12

Pre-Calculus (week three of six)

Mural Painting Studio: Symbolism and Representation Jewelry Design Studio WT Chopped – Cooking Adventure & Challenge The Lake Effect: Summer Paddling Experience with L.L.Bean Flight Science Lab Coding For Girls Backstage Pass Rock Band Camp

Jewelry Design Studio WT Chopped – Cooking Adventure & Challenge The Lake Effect: Summer Paddling Experience with L.L.Bean Flight Science Lab Coding For Girls Backstage Pass Rock Band Camp WEEK FIVE: JULY 15-19 Pre-Calculus (week four of six)

Girls eS.T.E.A.M. Workshop Magician’s Workshop & Balloon Art Studio: Tricks Of The Trade Make Your Own Musical: WT Workshop Advanced Clay Studio: Asian Influences Camp H2O Outdoor Adventure Extreme Pittsburgh: Target North Drone Racing & Obstacle Course Challenge Drobots Drone STEM Camps WEEK SIX: JULY 22-26

Pre-Calculus (week five of six)

City as our Canvas: En Plein Air Painter’s Studio Patrol ALT Retreat: An Outdoor Experience and Conservation Craze with Allegheny Land Trust Extreme Pittsburgh: Target South Summer Olympians: Half-Blood vs. Jupiter Percy Jackson Adventure Drone Mission Mania Drobots Drone STEM Camps Explore: Chinese Language and Culture Explore: Spanish Language and Culture Bulls & Bears with SPARK Business Academy WEEK SEVEN: JULY 29-AUGUST 2

Pre-Calculus (week six of six) Blacksmithing Workshop/Studio

Outdoor Adventure Multi-Sport Adventures with L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools Game On! Coding & Arcade Game Design Lab Extreme Pittsburgh: Target East/West Sharpen Your Algebra Skills: A Refresher Course in Algebra Junior CEOs with SPARK Business Academy Pittsburgh Spartan FIT Summer Clinic WEEK EIGHT: AUGUST 5-8

College Essay Writing Seminar

Registration deadline: May 1, 2019

WEEK ONE: JUNE 10-14

PROGRAM OPTION I:

Driver’s Ed — Classroom Theory PROGRAM OPTION II:

Driver’s Ed — Classroom Theory and Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Students age 15 ½ + can take advantage of the convenience of this Driver’s Ed Classroom Theory Program at WT’s City Campus. Start the summer off right as you prepare yourself for your upcoming driver’s test. Whether in the classroom or on the road, young drivers will benefit from thorough training. And parents may even enjoy a discount on insurance as a result—an amazing return on your investment! Here is what we will cover in the classroom theory portion of your training: n Passive restraint systems, air bags, and anti-lock braking systems n Occupant kinematics (the science of crash testing) n Reaction distance, braking distance, and total stopping distance n Effects of natural forces on a car in motion, including centripetal force, centrifugal force, and friction n Study of the Implied Consent Laws, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) penalties, Blood Alcohol Content, etc. n “Driver’s License Compact” (DLC)- used to exchange information concerning license suspensions and traffic violations of non-residents and forward them to the state where they are licensed

WEEK ONE: JUNE 10-14

n Highway signage, road signs, pavement markings, etc. n Interpretation and application n Construction zones n The Pennsylvania point system, point distribution, and removal n Graduated licensing and pedestrian safety, such as the right-of-way of pedestrians in crosswalks n Discussion of taking the permit test and road test n Introduction of “House Bill 10” in Pennsylvania and what it means to the teen population in PA n Reactions to funerals, emergency vehicles, and railroad crossings The 30-hour theory course is required along with six hours of Behindthe-Wheel driving instruction for the benefit of insurance reduction. To participate in the classroom theory course, the student does not have to be 16 years of age and does not need to have a learner’s permit. Once the student is 16 years of age and obtains a PA learner’s permit he or she may call to schedule the six hours of on-the-road driving instruction (given in four 90-minute appointments to total six hours).

Grades: 10, 11, 12 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Program Option I: Classroom Theory fee: $235.00

Program Option II: Classroom Theory and Behind-the-Wheel Instruction (four 90-minute lessons scheduled at student convenience) and PA Driver License Exam fee:

$790.00*

*Combined program includes insurance certificate Lead Instructor: Cindy Cohen School of Driving, LLC - Celebrating 60 Years of Service

WEEK ONE: JUNE 10-14 OR WEEK SEVEN: JULY 29-AUGUST 2

Pittsburgh Spartan Fit SUMMER CLINIC Pittsburgh Spartan FIT Summer Camp at Pittsburgh FIT offers a state of the art fitness facility to grow body awareness, control, and strength for a lifetime of health and fitness. Each morning, we will meet at WT where we will set the stage for the day and then board the WT Camp vans for Pittsburgh FIT workout facilities. After warm-ups and orientation each morning, young athletes (we believe everyone is an athlete) will move, run, jump, climb, crawl, and lift under the supervision and guidance of personal trainers and coaches. The environment is super-positive, encouraging, and inclusive. We want to build great athletes, and we also believe that building great people and creating a team environment and community is even more important. In this program, young adults will build strength, skill, speed, agility, coordination, balance, accuracy, and stamina during our week together. Campers will also build self-esteem, confidence, and the motivation to set new goals and to exceed them. This experience is for any young adult who wants to feel empowered and stronger in mind, body, and spirit. No prior fitness experience is required. This program is for all levels of fitness and workouts will be geared to the individual camper’s current level and goals. No matter if you are an all-star athlete or have never done a single push up or sit up, our staff will meet you where you are and will support you every step of the way. Campers will learn how to approach new challenges and obstacles safely while having fun doing it. Don’t miss out on this chance to work out and to grow physically and mentally at WT this summer!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $400.00 Lead Instructors: Jodi Butler (CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 Trainer, a USA Weightlifting Certified, Fit gymnastics certified) and Jami Reighard (CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, with CrossFit KettleBell and CrossFit Gymnastics certifications) – PittsburghFit CoOwners

WEEK ONE: JUNE 10-14 OR WEEK SEVEN: JULY 29-AUGUST 2

Outdoor Adventure Multi-Sport Adventures with L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools Looking for a chance to challenge yourself while having fun in the outdoors? There’s a new adventure every day at our Outdoor Adventure Multi-Sport week. This sporty, outdoor camp experience will offer the chance to conquer challenges, canoe/kayak/SUP on the lake, hike in the woods, fly-fish, learn and practice archery, and so much more! All of our activities will be led by the field experts and staff from L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools. We will also focus on the equipment that you need to survive and thrive in nature. Each day will focus on a new outdoor skill to help campers gain competence and confidence in the outdoors. Plus, there’s always room in every day’s schedule for some fun and games. And don’t worry if you’re new to outdoor adventure, our friendly guides will help you feel safe and secure while you decide how far to push your comfort zone. As we explore the environment we’ll get our hands dirty tying knots, building fires, and actively communicating. The group will work together to solve problems and help each other be the best we can be! We will travel to special places and make new friends on memorable adventures. Ready…Set…Row…Bow…and Go!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructor: L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools

WEEKS TWO - SEVEN: JUNE 17-AUGUST 1

Pre-Calculus Take advantage of this opportunity to get ahead in math! This course provides students with an applications-oriented, investigative curriculum in which they analyze complex situations and use algebraic solutions and technology to solve problems and enhance their understanding of mathematics. Problem contexts include an introduction to the mathematics used in engineering, the physical and life sciences, business, finance, and computer science. Mathematics topics include mathematical modeling, properties of functions and their graphs, and an in-depth study of classes of functions including exponential, logarithmic, circular, polynomial, and rational functions. Additionally, students will study sequences and series and parametric equations. This course lays the foundation for future course work in mathematics, including calculus and statistics. Prerequisites: This is an intense, fast-paced course designed for students with a strong interest and demonstrated competency in math. As such, grades of B+ or higher in geometry and algebra 2 are required. Students will have the option of taking this course for enrichment and acceleration OR earning credit and a letter grade for this course. Students may withdraw from the course without academic penalty within two weeks of the course start date. Additionally, students may switch between enrichment/acceleration and credit/ grade option within the first two weeks of the course. Students must have an overall course average of B or higher in order to progress to the Calculus I (AP Calculus AB) course.

Grades: 10, 11, 12 June 17 through August 1, from 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 p.m. Six week program, Monday-Thursday No class Fridays, and no class during the week of July 1; total of 120 hours of classroom instruction *Students will earn credit and a letter grade, which will appear on their transcript, for this course. Students must earn a grade of C or higher to progress to the Calculus 1 (AP Calculus AB) course. fee:Â $1,190.00 (does not include program textbook)

Lead Instructors: WT Upper School Math Faculty *Registration is subject to the recommendation and approval by WT Math Faculty.

WEEKS TWO - THREE: JUNE 17-28

Speech I: The Art of Public Speaking This program offers an additional opportunity for WT students entering grades 10, 11, and 12 to fulfill graduation requirements and to accelerate academic achievement. This course is designed to train students to speak confidently and competently in a public forum. It offers both theory and practice in all areas of oral expression. General areas of study are speech delivery, speech composition, persuasion, effective listening, and group discussion. Required for WT graduation.

Grades: 10, 11, 12 SECTION I: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. SECTION II: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. TOTAL COURSE LENGTH: 10 sessions / 40 hours of classroom instruction TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION: 2 earned credits. Upon successful completion of this program, students will earn WT credit and a letter grade. This information will appear on the student transcript. fee: $460.00

Program Instructor: Barbara Holmes, WT Upper School Performing Arts Teacher

Each course will run with a minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 10 students.

WEEK TWO: JUNE 17-21 OR WEEK FIVE: JULY 15-19

Camp H2O:

Summer fun and adventure on the water! Campers join the crew of Steel City Rowing Club for a weeklong Allegheny River adventure. After learning about boat and water safety, we will take to the water each day in kayaks and canoes to explore a new aspect of the river valley ecosystem. Campers will investigate indicators of a healthy habitat along the river bank, take a Sycamore Island trek to explore 14 acres of reclaimed habitat on an uninhabited river island, and explore Plum Creek in Dark Hollow to learn about the Allegheny River Watershed. As the summer day heats up, we will spend the afternoon frolicking in the water as we swim, paddleboard, and try out a real “single” sculling boat! We will spend the bulk of the day at the waterfront club. Campers will depart from WT each morning by 9:15 a.m. and will return in time for pick-up at 4:00 p.m. All campers should pack a lunch and a snack daily, and bring a swimsuit, beach towel, and a change of weatherappropriate clothes each day. It’s recommended also to bring a water bottle, hat or visor, sunscreen, and insect repellant. Let’s row!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructors: Steel City Rowing Club Coaches and Faculty

WEEK TWO: JUNE 17-21

Animal Behaviors Lab Do you love animals? Do you love science? Animal-crazy and scientific campers, you will enjoy a week observing and providing enrichment for WT’s resident and guest animals on campus. Our adventures will take us off-campus as we enjoy site visits to a local wildlife reserve, a farm, the Zoo, the Aviary, the Animal Rescue League, and more. Campers will have the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of amphibians, birds, fish, invertebrates, mammals, and reptiles and how they interact with their environment. We will conduct independent research and design an experiment about animal behavior to share with the class on Friday. This week together will be full of feathers, fur, and fun!

Grades: 6, 7, 8 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructors: Kristen Hannan and Tracy Valenty, WT Science Teachers

WEEK TWO: JUNE 17-21 OR WEEK FOUR: JULY 8-12

Backstage Pass Rock Band Camp Campers will bring their own instruments to form a band and rehearse songs of their choice. The experience will end with a live performance at the Hard Rock Café on the Saturday following the week of camp. Mentored by a professional musician with extensive recording and stage experience, campers will build confidence as they improve their technical proficiency and stage presence. This camp is for ambitious musicians and performers looking for an intensive week of practice and a chance to rock out in front of a live audience under the spotlight of a premier stage. All campers will walk away with the experience of a lifetime and a recording of their epic gig

Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructor: Daniel Marcus, WT Performing Arts Teacher, and professional composer, producer, guitarist, and vocalist

WEEK TWO: JUNE 17-21 OR WEEK SIX: JULY 22-26

Summer Olympians: Half-Blood vs. Jupiter PERCY JACKSON ADVENTURE Here it is Middle School Demigods – your chance to challenge yourself in the world of Percy Jackson and Greek Mythology! Will your summer Demigod be chosen by a Greek or Roman God? We will get up close and personal with Gods and Goddesses, campers, hunters, nature spirits, centaurs, and monsters. Greek and Roman camps will compete as teams to see who will solve riddles, decode messages, capture the flag, and complete an Escape Room first! Our adventures as demigods and goddesses will take us off campus to museums, libraries, and parks...and mystery locations. We will learn about sword fighting and strategy and will use our time to complete Greek/Roman themed projects and activities. Ultimately both Greek and Roman campers will work together to achieve the common goal of increased confidence, knowledge, and power – all for good!

Grades: 6, 7, 8 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructor: “Weird Eric,” WT’s Favorite Magician, Educator, and Program Partner

WEEK TWO: JUNE 17-21

WT Cake Boss Challenge/ Sweet Retreat This is one SWEET camp experience! Each day will include detailed instruction on baking and decorating techniques and plenty of time to practice and perfect our newly-acquired skills. Camper bakers will have the opportunity to meet community industry experts in baking and to tour local bakeries to learn about how a mass production bakery runs. Our week will be filled with cupcakes, cookies, lemon bars, cheesecakes, brownies, whoopie pies, cake pops, traditional cakes, and more! Decorating techniques will focus on borders, petal flowers, roses, balloons, icing writing, and beyond. An entire day will be devoted to fondant covering and decorating techniques and campers will learn how to marbleize with fondant as well as learn how to make fondant flowers, sculptures, and bows. Friday will feature our WT Cake Boss Champion Competition – campers will form special teams and the team with the most creative and delicious treats will win the championship title! All campers will leave this sweet week together with new skills, new friendships, and a recipe memory book full of recipes and photos from our time together. Not to worry…we will decorate, create, and package our special treats to share with friends and family. Don’t miss out on this chance to embrace the sweet life!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructor: Chelsea Cannata, Professional Baker, Educator, and WT Program Partner

EW N

WEEK TWO: JUNE 17-21

Extreme Drawing: Mark & Movement Studio This art course will ask students to examine and challenge the notion of what drawing can be through exploratory and experimental investigations with traditional and non-traditional drawing materials and activities. Working with fun and open-ended prompts and game-like strategies, students will generate, organize, compose, pattern, plan, model, design, execute, and possibly destroy art work as an exploration of drawing. We will spend most of our time in the studio drawing, imagining, and creating, but will take time to venture off campus during the week to visit (and shop!) at the Center for Creative Reuse and short visits to local galleries. Process over product, group collaboration, brainstorming, improvisation, body movement, and ideation integration will be encouraged: all of which could very well lead to building an outrageous custom-designed 18 foot shoe. Definitely a record-breaking feat for a WT Summer course! All art materials will be supplied by WT. Simply bring your talent, ideas, and a desire to learn and create with you to the studio each day!

Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m. Fee: $375.00

Lead Instructor: Branden Koch, Professional Artist, Educator, and WT Program Partner

WEEK TWO: JUNE 17-21

Multi-Sport Conditioning Clinic with Hidden Gyms This uber-active camp experience will focus on fitness and fun. Each day we will explore and play sports while focusing on skills and drills unique to team and individual sports. We will spend time in the gym, on the athletic field, at the track, at local courts and courses, and beyond. Sport selection will include basketball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, flag football, and more. We will spend balanced time indoors and outside and will discuss the role of nutrition and balance in an athlete’s life. Our goal will be to focus on the rules of the game, equipment selection, teamwork, and the importance of physical conditioning to support performance and strength. Let’s work out!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructor: Jimyse Brown, Founder-Hidden Gyms, USA Basketball Gold Certified Coach, NCAA Eligibility Center Coaching Education, USA Flag Football Certification

WEEK TWO: JUNE 17-21

The Bard and Broadway Performing Arts Workshop If you like to act, sing, or do both simultaneously, there’s something special in this camp experience for you! Some of the greatest musicals in history got their start way back in the Renaissance, with the works of William Shakespeare. During our creative and dramatic week together, we will perform scenes from select musicals AND the Shakespearian plays on which they are based. Did you know that Romeo and Juliet inspired West Side Story, and that Taming of the Shrew birthed Kiss Me, Kate? These are just a few examples of the art that we will explore and perform together! Campers will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and perform as we sing the notes of the Great White Way and speak the prose of The Bard. You can test the waters of iambic pentameter if you’ve been curious about Shakespeare, or you can find your voice singing in a scene from a musical. Either way, you’ll get a fresh perspective on the shows, and discover new talents in yourself. We will present our work in the Friday Finale, with an audience of family and friends.

Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00

Lead Instructor: Jamie Fair, Founder & Teaching Artist, East End Performing Arts www.eastendperformingarts.com

WEEK TWO: JUNE 17-21

Budding Entrepreneurs with SPARK Business Academy If you love Shark Tank, this empowering camp is for you! Join other intrepid campers and develop a business plan for your own business idea. You will learn to take risks and persevere, while making “business-like” decisions about strategy, marketing, and finance. Our days will be filled with a mix of lectures, presentations, visits from special guests, site visits, and production/creative time. Campers build confidence “learning by doing” throughout the week and make their “pitch” presentations on the last day of the program. Take advantage of the summer months to improve your presentation skills, to learn about business development, and to increase your business smarts!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructors: SPARK Business Academy Faculty, WT Program Partners

EW N

WEEK THREE: JUNE 24-28

Mural Painting Studio: TEXT-AS-IMAGE This art studio course will explore the concept and production of several public murals that utilize typography, color, and design concepts to create impactful and meaningful messages for the city of Pittsburgh. From gas station signage to protest placards, what kind of message can certain design, style, grouping, or layering of words communicate? How can words become symbols? How does typography tell a story? Students will research the history of hand painted text-based murals, study contemporary artists and mural painters who utilize text, and explore local signage, text murals, and graffiti via a field trip. Fundamentals such as color, line, texture, shape, and layout will all be considered. While most of our time will be spent in the art studio with canvas and paint, we will venture off campus for several site visits to explore local murals and will take a public art tour with a city of Pittsburgh public art docent. In addition to individual canvas projects, student artists will work together to design and produce several full-color large murals on canvas to be displayed on the fencing surrounding WT’s City Campus athletics field, Garland Field.

Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00

Lead Instructor: Branden Koch, Professional Artist, Educator, and WT Program Partner

WEEK THREE: JUNE 24-28

Tour de Cakes Baker’s Extravaganza Get ready to take a trip around the world…one cake at a time as our camper bakers explore baking and culture in Germany, Turkey, Greece, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, France, and England! Each day we will investigate new recipes, baking, and decorating techniques as we learn to prepare, Black Forest Cherry Cake, Revani, Pavlova, Tres Leches Cake, Galette des Rois, and Banoffee Pie. While most of our time will be spent in the kitchen, we will take time to travel off campus several times during the week to visit local bakeries to learn more about the business of baking and to explore unique products that are being created and enjoyed in our community! Friday’s festivities will include the “Country Cake Wars Competition.” Campers should be ready to combine forces to accept and conquer the mysterious baking challenges that will be presented to them. The team with the most creative (and yummy) creation will win the title of Country Cake Wars Champ!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructor: Chelsea Cannata, Professional Baker, Educator, and WT Program Partner

EW N

WEEK THREE: JUNE 24-28

Musical Theater Intensive with East End Performing Arts This performing arts intensive will encourage each camper to grow and to shine through work in three core areas: n Acting n Singing n Movement Camp performers will work in small groups throughout the day, led by professional actors and musicians, in activities such as: n Rehearsing scenes with one or two scene partners n Working on songs in duets, trios, and quartets n Master Classes with visiting artists, focusing on a particular aspect of working and performing in theatre We’ll share our talent and the result of our week of hard work with friends and family in the Friday Finale, an entertaining presentation of scenes and songs.

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00

Lead Instructor: Jamie Fair, Founder & Teaching Artist, East End Performing Arts www.eastendperformingarts.com

WEEK THREE: JUNE 24-28

WT Cirque du Summer! Get Your Circus On! In this unique and active camp program, students will become familiar with the basic tenets of circus arts: balance, coordination, and clowning. Our daily activities will focus on a variety of skills, drills, and interactive exercises. We will explore the fundamentals of balance, team building, coordination and improvisational theatre by learning the basics of juggling, partner balancing, prop manipulation, and character development. Circus arts are a wonderful way to increase strength and motor skills while having fun, working as a team, and reinforcing positive relationship. Young performers will enjoy special guests, workshops, site visits, and more as we work our way through the week. All campers will receive four (4) complimentary tickets to attend Fluggleburgh 2019 in Pittsburgh. Our daily games and exercises will teach focus and strength, while helping to prepare young performers to embrace their inner clown! We will end our week together with a celebratory performance for family and friends.

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00

Lead Instructor: O’Ryan McGowan-Arrowroot, Circus Performer, Illustrator, Nice Guy

EW N

WEEK THREE: JUNE 24-28

Girls Got Game! Basketball Clinic with Hidden Gyms Girls Got Game! is a complete basketball developmental program for girls in grades 6-9. This program will focus specifically on the following areas: n Skill mastery n Mental focus n Leadership and self-esteem Take advantage of this opportunity to take your basketball skills and fitness training to the next level this summer at WT! Our daily skills, drills, and play time will focus on ball control, proper shooting footwork and balance, and technique to improve agility, decision-making, leadership, and good team play. This program will focus on offensive and defensive play and will challenge athletes to grow physically and mentally while enjoying play time with friends and new teammates. All athlete participants will be taught specific strategies for success on the court, in the classroom, and for the game of life.

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m. fee:Â $375.00 Lead Instructor: Jimyse Brown, Founder-Hidden Gyms, USA Basketball Gold Certified Coach, NCAA Eligibility Center Coaching Education, USA Flag Football Certified

WEEK THREE: JUNE 24-28

Learn to Row Clinic with Steel City Rowing The ultimate team experience, rowing engages the mind and the body – all the while providing a unique way to experience the Allegheny River. Rowing is a non-contact sport that will challenge your concept of what a team sport should be. Master the basics of the stroke in both sculling (rowing with two oars) and sweep (rowing with one oar). Discover the physics of rowing. What makes the boat move and how? (Clue: It’s not what you think!) Discover the true meaning of teamwork as you and your fellow campers rise to the challenge of moving the boat on the water. We will meet each morning at WT and will immediately board the WT Camp van for Steel City Rowing Boat House. Mornings will see campers take to the river in our team boats while the afternoons will afford campers the opportunity to try their hand in the recreational singles, paddle boarding, and swimming off the dock. Attention ROW!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructors: Steel City Rowing Club Coaches and Faculty

WEEK THREE: JUNE 24-28

Clay Studio Let’s get fired up…about clay! This week-long beginner clay studio will explore the exciting world of clay though an array of projects. We will learn and practice building and finishing techniques to create unique and personal pieces. Clay artists will learn to throw clay on the wheel to create a variety of vessels that focus on centering the clay, opening up the clay, and bringing up the walls of the clay to an even thickness. In addition, we will focus on hand building methods (slab, coil, pinch pots). Supplies, instruction, and resources will be plentiful! Clay artists should arrive with creative vision and the energy that it will take to throw, pinch, mold, paint, glaze, create, and finish. Our experience will include several field trips to local arts organizations for additional instruction and inspiration. Our week together will end with our beloved Clay Olympics!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructor: Mary Martin ’88, WT Visual Arts Teacher

WEEK THREE: JUNE 24-28

Sports Management with SPARK Business Academy For the sports lover, future team General Manager, sports team owner, or ESPN analyst, this unique program will take you to the intersection of sports and business! Under the leadership of faculty and industry experts, campers will analyze different sports topics, including the value of sports teams, player compensation, college sports, endorsements, the Nike vs Under Armour competition, sports agents, the Super Bowl, e-sports, and more! Our week together will involve research, analysis, discussion, tours, Q&A, presentations, and more. If you are interested in digging deeper into the topic of sports management, this camp course and experience is for you. Game On!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m. fee:Â $375.00 Lead Instructors: SPARK Business Academy Faculty, WT Program Partners

EW N

WEEK THREE: JUNE 24-28 OR WEEK FIVE: JULY 15-19

Girls eS.T.E.A.M. Workshop This special Girls eS.T.E.A.M. summer program at WT seeks to empower young women through hands-on inquiry-based projects and activities linked to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each day will be filled with lessons, labs, challenges, site visits, special guests, activities, games, and more linked to inspiring and engaging young women! A good portion of our week will focus on the science of beautistry. This unit takes the traditional physical science standards and flips them. Many tween and teen girls are consumed with the way they look but do they actually know what they are wearing? The scientific beautistry unit consists of 5 focus areas including soaps and cosmetic products. Our research activities will explore the many hidden chemicals that we use on our body daily to help keep us clean and to make us feel attractive. We will work to identify the many ingredients that have been used to make cosmetic products (by using the packaging from well-known popular products from our drug and grocery stores!) and we will then make our own products using natural ingredients. We will also explore a unit titled, So Fresh and So Clean. Nothing says chemical reaction better than making your very own soap. The girls will get a chance to make their very own soap as we explore saponification. We will work individually and in teams to expand our inquiry and knowledge but also to empower and strengthen our bodies and minds. Our combined focus on esteem and eS.T.E.A.M. during our week together is designed to help build confidence and relationships, to expand interest in science and math, and to create unforgettable memories. Girl Power=Priceless!

Grades: 6, 7, 8 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m. fee:Â $375.00

EW N

Lead Instructor: Venneasha Davis, Science Faculty, Sisters e S.T.E.A. M. Program Director, and WT Program Partner

WEEK FOUR: JULY 8-12

Mural Painting Studio: SYMBOLISM AND REPRESENTATION This art studio course will explore the concept and production of several public murals that utilize typography, color, and design concepts to create impactful and meaningful messages for the city of Pittsburgh. How do pictures and symbols tell stories? Students will research the history of hand painted murals, contemporary artists and mural painters who utilize symbolism, and explore local signage and murals via field trips. We will discuss symbolism and how images affect storytelling and clear communication. Fundamentals such as color, line, texture, shape, scale, and layout will all be considered. In addition to individual canvas projects, student artists will work together to design and produce several full-color large murals on canvas to be displayed on the fencing surrounding WTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Campus athletics field, Garland Field.

Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructor: Branden Koch, Professional Artist, Educator, and WT Program Partner

EW N

WEEK FOUR: JULY 8-12

Jewelry Design Studio Spend the week designing and creating your own line of jewelry! We will explore metalsmithing and glass bead work during this week-long art immersion course. Campers will learn techniques linked to cutting, hammering, soldering, forming, and stone setting, as they work to create earrings, pendants, chains, bracelets, cuff links, and more! All levels of experience are welcome. Only 10 spots available to ensure individualized instruction – please register early!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $385.00 Lead Instructor: Mary Martin ’88, WT Visual Arts Teacher

WEEK FOUR: JULY 8-12

WT Chopped: COOKING ADVENTURE & CHALLENGE Pittsburgh is one DELICIOUS city and this camp will prove this statement beyond a doubt! Our city has such a rich history that links to culture and food. Under the leadership of our Master Chef, Ms. Lamitina, we will explore the neighborhoods and the food that make Pittsburgh unique and fabulous! During this weeklong intensive exploration of our city and food, each morning we will visit important historical sites, markets, restaurants, bakeries, ice cream shops, candy factories, and more! Our travels will take us to destinations in the Strip, Bloomfield, South Side, North Side, Squirrel Hill, and beyond. We will balance consumption with physical activity and will also take time to bake, cook, and create food to share with family and friends. Each afternoon, we will engage in a cooking challenge similar to challenges on the beloved Chopped reality television show. Our afternoon challenges will link directly to our morning experiences. Campers will also learn about food rescue and will learn more about food waste and how to be creative with what we buy and how we use it! At the end of the week, one talented and lucky camper will be crowned the first WT Chopped Summer Camp Champion based on cumulative points earned during the week. This camp experience is designed to encourage a sense of adventure to try new things and to foster a better understanding and respect for the amazing tastes, smells, textures, and history of our city!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m. fee:Â $390.00 Lead Instructor: Elizabeth Lamitina, WT Middle School English Teacher

WEEK FOUR: JULY 8-12

The Lake Effect: SUMMER PADDLING EXPERIENCE WITH L.L.BEAN Let’s Paddle! We will start each day by boarding the WT Camp van and will spend most of the day on the water and in nature at North Park Lake. This week of water-sport immersion will cover all the basic skills and safety techniques campers will need to paddle on their own. Campers will learn the essentials of recreational kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Each day we will spend time on the water in North Park with L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools instructors and guides. We will focus on paddling skills, launching techniques, paddling equipment, water safety, reading weather conditions, and more. Campers will learn about paddling terminology and basic paddling strokes. Our L.L. Bean guides will work with campers step-by-step through each stroke, helping to hone and refine abilities throughout the course. Campers will learn the proper forward, reverse, sweep, and draw strokes, allowing them to paddle straighter, turn quicker, and to navigate around obstacles. We will also learn about what to do if/when we have tipped our equipment and need to recover safely. Our time together will be filled with challenge, games, paddling, and fun!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $385.00

Lead Instructors: L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools

WEEK FOUR: JULY 8-12

Flight Science Lab Young camper scientists will take flight during this week of inquiry, design, testing, and launching aircraft. Our days will be filled with instruction, analysis, design, building, and flight! We will work with raw resources and kits to create gliders, parachutes, balloons, planes, and rockets. These aircraft will then be tested, evaluated, and perfected for higher performance. We will definitely work to test the theory that practice makes perfect. In addition to our work in the lab, we will host guest expert speakers and we will visit local sites including airports, research centers, and local industry experts to enhance our knowledge of flight science. Up, Up, and Away!

Grades: 6, 7, 8 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m. fee:Â $375.00 Lead Instructor: Dan Mendenhall, WT Science Teacher

WEEK FOUR: JULY 8-12

Coding for Girls Let’s use our amazing female problem-solving minds to learn the basics of coding and explore solutions to real-world problems through technology! During this intensive one-week course, we will work individually and in groups to learn basic coding and scripting in Python – a multipurpose programming language that has become a favorite of software developers across the globe. We will also learn about Java in Processing. Our instructors and mentors will work to educate, inspire, and equip campers with confidence, skills, and resources in order to help them solve real-world problems and challenges. Students will leave this intensive week with: n New skills and knowledge linked to coding and problem-solving through simulations. n Connections – This course will work to establish quality peer relationships that are important for the continued pursuit of knowledge and technology skills. Campers will meet industry experts and participate in presentations and talk-backs led by women who are making a difference in technology-related fields in our city. We will participate in several site visits linked to our topics of focus. This will offer the opportunity for our campers to make connections with potential future career and academic mentors and advisers. n Inspiration to take our knowledge and skills to the next level. WT Coding for Girls Camp is for beginners with little to no coding background or knowledge. We will work with you to build this knowledge!

Grades: 6, 7, 8 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00

Lead Instructor: Katherine Sickler, WT Upper School Computer Science Teacher

WEEK FIVE: JULY 15-19

Magician’s Workshop & Balloon Art Studio: TRICKS OF THE TRADE Take advantage of this opportunity to add some magic and color to your life! Magician and balloon art apprentices will work closely with “Weird Eric,” a professional local magician, balloon artist and educator, to learn the skills and knowledge necessary to perform basic stage illusion tricks that have been performed by famous magicians and to create unique and wonderful works of inflatable art. This camp will combine instructor presentation, step-by-step explanation, hands-on instruction, group practice sessions, and individual performance. Campers will assume a stage name and will have the chance to dazzle an audience at the end-of-program magic and balloon art performance. Upon successfully completing the camp, magicians and balloon artists will have the necessary tools not only to perform several small and big illusion magic tricks, but also to personalize these tricks with performance style and flair, not to mention that fine art balloon creations that will be created in the future. This is one inflated and magical week at WT!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $385.00 Lead Instructor: “Weird Eric,” WT’s Favorite Magician, Educator, and Program Partner

EW N

WEEK FIVE: JULY 15-19

Make Your Own Musical: WT WORKSHOP Over the course of the week, students will get to put together their own original one-act musical, using previously existing songs to help move the story forward. Whether it is a tale of their own creation, or an adaptation of an enduring classic, students will work both as a large ensemble and in small groups in a wide range of activities, such as: n Theatre and improv games n Writing exercises, preparing them to structure their script n Rehearsing their songs and scenes with guidance from instructors n Discussions and Q&A with local playwrights and/or composers n Performance practices and stage presence Students will show off their creativity and team work with a Friday showcase in front of an audience of friends and family.

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m. fee:Â $375.00

Lead Instructor: Jamie Fair, Founder & Teaching Artist, East End Performing Arts www.eastendperformingarts.com

WEEK FIVE: JULY 15-19

Advanced Clay Studio: ASIAN INFLUENCES Let’s get fired up…about clay! This week-long advanced clay art immersion experience will explore the exciting world of clay and Asian influences though an array of projects! We will learn and practice building and finishing techniques to create unique and personal pieces. Clay artists will throw clay on the wheel to create a variety of vessels that focus on centering the clay, opening up the clay, and bringing up the walls of the clay to an even thickness. Once these skills are mastered, we will learn to trim the vessels to complete their works of art. In addition, we will focus on advanced hand building methods. Projects will include tea bowls thrown on the wheel, Japanese Lucky Cats (maneki neko) with hand-building techniques, flora and fauna motifs to decorate cups, bowls and plates, golden kintsugi: from broken to beautiful, and hand carving imagery of significant birds/animals to pottery – cranes, dragons, turtles, and zodiac animals. Supplies, instruction, and resources will be plentiful! Clay artists should arrive with creative vision and the energy that it will take to throw, pinch, mold, paint, glaze, create, and finish! Our experience will include several field trips to local arts organizations for additional instruction and inspiration. Space in this workshop is limited to ensure individualized instruction – please register early!

Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $385.00 Lead Instructor: Mary Martin ’88, WT Visual Arts Teacher

EW N

WEEK FIVE: JULY 15-19

Outdoor Adventure Looking for a chance to challenge yourself while having fun in the outdoors? This day camp experience will offer the chance to conquer ropes courses, hike a hidden urban trail, canoe on the river, kayak in a lake, hike in the woods, master a climbing wall challenge, swim and play beach volleyball, zip on a line, and so much more! As we explore the environment we will get our hands dirty tying knots, building fires, and actively communicating. The group will work together to solve problems and help each other be the best “self” we can be! We will spend the bulk of our days at local ropes courses, trails, parks, and more. Our week together will end in an ultimate challenge and feast on Friday afternoon. Ready…Set…Go!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructor: Nicole Nesbitt, WT Upper School Science Faculty and Outdoor Enthusiast

WEEK FIVE: JULY 15-19

Extreme Pittsburgh: TARGET NORTH The week will explore the amazing destinations, and activities for tween and teen fun in the northern region of our city! Spend this active and adventurous week with us as we celebrate summer by enjoying the many pleasures and treasures that Pittsburgh NORTH has to offer! We will spend our days appreciating experiences and activities that range from visits to amusement parks to destinations for bouncing, biking, hiking, kayaking, climbing, swimming, skating, exploring, and more. Activities will be determined by the weather…but not to worry… rain or shine you will never forget this week of fun at WT Summer Camp 2019!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $380.00 Lead Instructor: Adam Brownold, WT Social Studies Teacher and Athletics Coach

WEEK FIVE: JULY 15-19

Drone Racing & Obstacle Course Challenge Drobots Drone STEM Camps This program is filled with pure action as students enjoy one of the world’s fastest growing sports, Drone Racing. Campers will learn about the basic safety of drone flying and the history behind drone racing as a sport. New drone pilots will progress through skill challenges and learn how to perform various exercises and maneuvers to become familiar with the drone’s speed and agility. Students first maneuver the drone through creative obstacle courses before taking on the challenge of flying for speed. Flight squads will post up against one another in friendly competition when they race each other and the clock. Participants will engage and contribute fully in this program as they create the design and help to build the ultimate obstacle course in preparation for the last day’s final activities and competition. A review and exploration of drone safety and the social responsibilities of flying are included in this program. All students will leave this week of drone inquiry and racing with interactive workbooks and plenty of Drobots keepsakes and trinkets so that the memories will last long beyond the summer.

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructors: Drobots Company Faculty - Where Technology Meets Fresh Air™

WEEK SIX: JULY 22-26

City as our Canvas: EN PLEIN AIR PAINTER’S STUDIO In this relaxing, creative course, we will venture to unique and beautiful Pittsburgh locations that will inspire the creation of beautiful landscape paintings in this workshop. En plein air is a French term meaning outdoors/in the open air. Painting en plein air is essentially about observing and painting subjects from life outdoors. This practice increased in popularity in the nineteenth century after the invention of tubes for oil paint. We will visit a different destination every day and learn to compose landscapes using the oil technique. Just like the nineteenth century Impressionists, we will concentrate on capturing the subtle impressions of the qualities of light and atmosphere. Each day we will focus on tools and technique while also learning about composition, drawing, and editing. Course artists will also learn about color mixing, brushwork, and paint quality. We will share our work and perspectives with fellow artists. WT will provide the expert instruction, transportation, canvases, brushes, and paints…you will provide the talent, interpretation, and vision to create your own unique works of art to display proudly in your home!

Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructor: Michele Farrell, WT Visual Arts Teacher

WEEK SIX: JULY 22-26

PATROL ALT RETREAT:

An Outdoor Experience and Conservation Craze with Allegheny Land Trust Hike, explore, and give back to the environment on five different Allegheny Land Trust conservation areas around Allegheny County! Each day will find us in a unique environment from the regenerated forest of Sycamore Island, to the globally rare forested floodplain of Wingfield Pines, and the wild plant sanctuary of Dead Man’s Hollow. Students will engage in a variety of hands-on citizen science data collection, light stewardship of the conservation areas including invasive removal and trail clearing, stream testing, macroinvertebrate collections and more. In addition to the scientific techniques learned, we’ll benefit not only from the hiking but from the innumerable mental and health benefits from being in nature including mental rejuvenation, decreased stress levels, increased mental awareness and concentration, improved self-confidence and social skills and a tendency for improved academic performance (just to name a few). We will meet daily at WT and will immediately board the WT Camp van for transport to the conservation area of the day. Each day will include site-specific content and citizen science work, stewardship while we move along the trails, and quiet time to enjoy the beauty around us. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore unique and special areas in our region where most people have never ventured!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00

N EW

Lead Instructors: Allegheny Land Trust Teaching Faculty

WEEK SIX: JULY 22-26

Extreme Pittsburgh: TARGET SOUTH The week will explore the amazing destinations and activities for tween and teen fun in the southern region of our city! Spend this active and adventurous week with us as we celebrate summer by enjoying the many pleasures and treasures that Pittsburgh SOUTH has to offer! We will spend our days appreciating experiences and activities that range from visits to amusement parks to destinations for bouncing, biking, hiking, kayaking, climbing, swimming, skating, exploring, and more. Activities will be determined by the weather…but not to worry… rain or shine you will never forget this week of fun at WT Summer Camp 2019!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $380.00 Lead Instructor: Adam Brownold, WT Social Studies Teacher and Athletics Coach

WEEK SIX: JULY 22-26

Drone Mission Mania Drobots Drone STEM Camps Our instructors will open the creative minds of participants as campers support and defend against superheroes and villains using drones. Students will begin the week learning basic maneuvers before using their “Spidey-Sense” to conquer missions such as, Key to Millions, Connect 4, King Kong, ISS Drone Docking, and more. Participants will storyboard their own escape missions while other students attempt to outsmart them using the drone to locate and capture. Drone safety and the social responsibilities of flying drones are included in this program.

Grades: 6, 7, 8 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructors: Drobots Company Faculty – Where Technology Meets Fresh Air™

WEEK SIX: JULY 22-26

EXPLORE:

Chinese Language and Culture Have you always wanted to learn Mandarin? WT is pleased to offer the opportunity for students with no prior Chinese language study to immerse themselves in the Chinese language and culture for a week this summer! Students will work with professional instructors for two hours of language instruction each day. The rest of our time together will include activities, experiences, site visits, and special guests who will share knowledge and skills linked to Chinese art and culture. We will experience Chinese dragon boating, martial arts and lion dance instruction, cooking classes, calligraphy, and so much more! Our days will be filled with hands-on activities, movement, and authentic experiences linked to enhancing your knowledge and appreciation of Chinese language and culture. Space in this program is limited so that our instructors can ensure individualized attention to each student. Please register early to secure your spot!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m. fee:Â $385.00 Lead Instructors: WT Language Faculty & Professional Program Partners

EW N

WEEK SIX: JULY 22-26

EXPLORE:

Spanish Language and Culture Have you always wanted to learn Spanish? WT is pleased to offer the opportunity for students with no prior Spanish language study to immerse themselves in the Spanish language and culture for a week this summer! Students will work with professional instructors for two hours of language instruction each day. The rest of our time together will include activities, experiences, site visits, and special guests who will share knowledge and skills linked to Spanish art and culture. We will experience spanish dance, cooking classes, music, visual art projects, and so much more! Our days will be filled with hands-on activities, movement, and authentic experiences linked to enhancing your knowledge and appreciation of Spanish language and culture. Space in this program is limited so that our instructors can ensure individualized attention to each student. Please register early to secure your spot!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m. fee:Â $385.00

N EW

Lead Instructors: WT Language Faculty & Professional Program Partners

WEEK SIX: JULY 22-26

Bulls & Bears with SPARK Business Academy Learn how you can start investing at a young age and make your money grow! An important part of achieving financial literacy is understanding how to handle finances through investment. We will focus on the importance of learning about financial wellness starting at a young age and how investing in the stock market can play a key role in the big picture of your financial future. We will explore how money can be invested in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Campers will explore the relationship between risk and return, as well as how your risk profile and time horizon help determine when to invest more aggressively or conservatively. Our time together will involve a combination of lecture/classroom learning, exploring technology, site visits with industry experts, and project time researching and building mock portfolios. We will learn the basics of how to read and understand stock tables and reports and what it means when you hear the NASDAQ and S&P 500 reports on the news. Campers will carefully pick their own $10,000 stock portfolio with a cool stocktrading simulation tool using real-time market data and compare performance and ROI with fellow campers. This hands-on experience empowers campers with the tools and mindset to face future investment decisions with confidence and “buy low, sell high!” Let’s work together to build a solid foundation for successful future investors!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $375.00 Lead Instructors: SPARK Business Academy Faculty, WT Program Partners

EW N

WEEK SEVEN: JULY 29-AUGUST 2

Blacksmithing Workshop/ Studio This is one hot camp! Have you ever wanted to learn the art of blacksmithing and whitesmithing? Now is your chance! Campers will join blacksmith instructor, Trish Morris, as she shares her knowledge on a variety of blacksmithing basics. Campers will have the opportunity to experience a working studio at WT and learn all about the art, strength, focus, and science that goes into blacksmithing. Projects may include: hooks, dinner bells, candle holders, fireplace pokers, and dream catchers. We will become familiar with the work of a local artist and visit a local studio where professionals are creating, displaying, celebrating, and selling their work. There will be no lack of artistic inspiration and resources as you participate in an artistic and creative experience like none other offered in our city!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m. fee:Â $385.00 Lead Instructor: Trish Morris, Blacksmith Artist & WT Program Partner

WEEK SEVEN: JULY 29-AUGUST 2

Game On! Coding & Arcade Game Design Lab Let’s use our gaming and tech minds to learn the basics of coding and to explore the mechanics, planning, and technology behind vintage and new games! During this intensive one-week course, we will work individually and in groups to learn basic coding using Processing, a java based language that will allow us to design our own vintage-style game. Our instructor and mentors will work to educate, inspire, and equip campers with confidence, skills, and resources in order to rethink old games and to create games of their very own. Students will leave this intensive week with: n New skills and knowledge linked to coding and problem-solving through game play. n Inspiration to take our knowledge and skills to the next level. Game On! Coding & Arcade Game Design Lab is for beginners with little to no coding background or knowledge. We will work with you to build this knowledge. In addition to time in the classroom and lab, we will enjoy field trips to local arcades to explore, analyze, brainstorm alternatives, and to play!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $385.00 Lead Instructor: Katherine Sickler, WT Upper School Computer Science Teacher

WEEK SEVEN: JULY 29-AUGUST 2

Extreme Pittsburgh: TARGET EAST/WEST The week will explore the amazing destinations and activities for tween and teen fun in the eastern and western regions of our city! Spend this active and adventurous week with us as we celebrate summer by enjoying the many pleasures and treasures that Pittsburgh EAST and Pittsburgh WEST has to offer. We will spend our days appreciating experiences and activities that range from visits to amusement parks to destinations for bouncing, biking, hiking, kayaking, climbing, swimming, skating, exploring, and more. Activities will be determined by the weather…but not to worry… rain or shine you will never forget this week of fun at WT Summer Camp 2019!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fee: $380.00 Lead Instructor: Adam Brownold, WT Social Studies Teacher and Athletics Coach

WEEK SEVEN: JULY 29-AUGUST 2

SHARPEN YOUR ALGEBRA SKILLS:

A Refresher Course in Algebra Take advantage of this opportunity to refresh and accelerate your academic achievement in math as you enter Upper School. This course helps students represent and analyze mathematical situations through the use of algebraic symbols to represent and explain relationships and to solve problems. Students will use tables, graphs, and equations to represent linear and nonlinear relationships and will become proficient at simplifying expressions and solving equations and systems of equations. Various methods of solving quadratic equations will also be covered. In order for us to make the most of our time together, evening practice work will be assigned. This summer refresher course gives rising Grade 9 math students the rocket fuel they need to start off their Upper School math path with a boost!

Grade 9 Only 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:00 p.m. fee:Â $275.00 Lead Instructor: Michael Davidson, WT Upper School Math Teacher

This course will run with a minimum of 6 students and a maximum of 12 students.

WEEK SEVEN: JULY 29-AUGUST 2

Junior CEOs with SPARK Business Academy How cool would it be for you to be the boss of Apple, Under Armour, or Amazon for a day? In this leadership camp, you can do just that! Campers act as CEOs for leading companies and work in teams to make strategic recommendations addressing real business issues. Our week together will involve research, analysis, discussion, tours, site visits, Q&A, presentations, and more. Young aspiring leaders will enhance their problem-solving skills, develop business savvy, and cultivate a strategic mindset as future trailblazers!

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m. fee:Â $375.00

N EW

Lead Instructors: SPARK Business Academy Faculty, WT Program Partners

WEEK SEVEN: JULY 29-AUGUST 2

College Essay Writing Seminar Summer is the perfect time to finish the majority of the work on your college essays before the start of senior year. This seminar, just for rising seniors, will provide time for you to reflect and draft your college essays. You will have the opportunity to explore different essay topics through self-reflection, work on drafts of your essays, and receive detailed feedback before you begin submitting your college applications. In addition, the seminar will provide rising seniors the opportunity to review different short answer questions asked by colleges and discuss different ways to answer them. Take advantage of this special time to jumpstart to your college application process at WT!

Grade 12 Only

Monday, August 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, August 8, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (8 hours of classroom instruction) fee:Â $225.00

Lead Instructor: Loren Gordon, WT Associate Director of College Counseling

EW N

Winchester Thurston Summer Camp Rocks!

www.winchesterthurston.org/summercamp

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Winchester Thurston School 555 Morewood Avenue