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2018 Catalog
Where imaginations, minds, and bodies thrive!
Important Dates
Last Day to Cancel or Withdraw: Friday, June 1, 2018
Open House/Orientation for all enrolled students and their families: Saturday, June 23, 2018
Last Day to enroll: Monday, June 25, 2018 (subject to availability)
Last Day to make schedule changes: Friday, June 29, 2018
Program
Emergency Preparedness and Water Safety: June 4 – June 22, 2018
Leadership Workshop: June 11 – 15 and June 18 – 22, 2018
Sports Camps: June 11 – 15 and June 18 – 22, 2018
Five Week Session: June 25 – July 27, 2018
PLEASE NOTE:
ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS THURSDAY, MARCH 1 at 12:00 p.m.
NO EARLY REGISTRATION OR REGISTRATION BY MAIL IS AVAILABLE.
Welcome to Marlborough Summer School!
I am delighted to share the 2018 Summer School catalog with you! Marlborough Summer School is a special place where
children renew friendships, make new friends, and expand their horizons in a safe and creative environment. This year’s
catalog is filled with exciting classes for children of all ages to enjoy, learn and explore. Have fun selecting this summer’s
adventure!
If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to give me a call at 323-964-8443 or email me at
ida.dahan@marlborough.org.
I look forward to a fun summer together!
Warmly,
Ida
Ida Dahan
Director of Summer School and Enrichment Programs
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Table of Contents
Enrollment and Registration Policies ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Choosing a Class – Kindergarten and First Grade ................................................................................................................... 4
Choosing a Schedule – Grades 2 and Up................................................................................................................................. 5
Lunch ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
How to Enroll .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Wait Lists ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Frequently Asked Questions About Marlborough Summer School ........................................................................................ 6
Emergency Preparedness and Water Safety – For Violets Only ............................................................................................. 6
Leadership Workshops and Sports Camps.............................................................................................................................. 7
Five Week Program – June 25 – July 27 .................................................................................................................................. 8
Kindergarten and First Grade.................................................................................................................................................. 8
Grades 2 and Up.................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Art ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Music Classes and Lessons ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Performing Arts ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Visual Arts ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Smart ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Computer Science ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
English ............................................................................................................................................................................... 20
World Languages............................................................................................................................................................... 22
Mathematics ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Science .............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Special Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
Study Skills ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Heart ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Physical Education ............................................................................................................................................................ 29
Planning Grid – Marlborough Summer School 2018 ............................................................................................................ 33
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Enrollment and Registration Policies
Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
Wait lists are available for each class. Families will be notified if space becomes available.
Non-refundable registration fee of $50 per student.
Students must be enrolled in consecutive courses if they are to remain on campus. No exceptions.
Students enroll in courses for the grade they will enter in the Fall of 2018.
All schedule changes incur a $35 change fee once online registration is completed. No refunds or credits are given
if the new course is less than the original choice.
Friday, June 1, 2018 is the final day to withdraw. Students who withdraw by this date are eligible for a refund of
their tuition less the non-refundable registration fee and a $100 cancellation fee.
On May 1, under enrolled classes may be cancelled. Families will be notified if cancelled classes affect their
registration.
Marlborough Summer School accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. No other forms of
payment will be accepted.
Families may elect to pay the entire balance at the time of registration or pay 50% at the time of registration, with
the remaining 50% due by June 1, 2018.
Choosing a Class – Kindergarten and First Grade
Marlborough Summer School has a variety of classes Students will be placed in groups prior to the beginning of
available for students entering Kindergarten and First the Five Week Session and a letter emailed home.
Grade in the fall. We are excited to provide parents and Camp Mustang in the Morning is a combination of our
students with age appropriate activities and experiences. best course offerings and includes an introduction to
Parents may elect for students to participate only in words and numbers they will see in the fall. The program
morning classes or may add afternoon activities. also gives students the opportunity to create art, dance,
Kindergarten and First Grade students will be closely sing, and learn gymnastics and science. It is an age
supervised at all times, including lunch time. Please note appropriate taste of all that Marlborough Summer School
only students enrolled in an afternoon class may stay for has to offer. Parents may also select Camp Mustang in
lunch. the Morning with Swim Lessons. Limited enrollment is
available.
During the Five Week Program, Kindergarten and First
Grade students enroll in Camp Mustang in the Morning. Camp Mustang in the Afternoon is open to Kindergarten
Camp Mustang in the Morning is from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 and First Grade students who would like to remain beyond
p.m. Tuition for Camp Mustang is for the entire morning 12:15 pm. Students enrolled in Camp Mustang in the
through the five weeks. We value the opportunity for all Afternoon are provided lunch with their counselors and
students to meet new people as they enjoy our program are then escorted to their afternoon classes. Parents are
and begin their introduction to Kindergarten or First able to select two classes for their children to participate
Grade. Therefore, we do not accept requests for students in during this special afternoon session. To learn more,
to be placed together in the same group. No exceptions. please see the Camp Mustang in the Afternoon
description.
Kindergarten & First Grade Program Schedule
7:00–8:10 a.m. Before School Care
8:15 am–12:15 p.m. Camp Mustang in the Morning
12:15–1:15 p.m. Lunch Period
1:15–2:45 p.m. Camp Mustang in the Afternoon
2:45–5:00 p.m. Extended Care
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Choosing a Schedule – Grades 2 and Up
Students in Grades 2 and above may choose from over during the 8 a.m. hour and continue until 5 p.m. Students
175 different classes during the Five Week program. may opt to stay only for the morning sessions or may even
Classes for Grades 2 and above offer more flexibility for come only for the afternoon. Students must be enrolled
start and end times. Classes may be chosen starting in consecutive classes to stay on campus.
Five Week Program Schedule
7:00–8:10 a.m. Before School Care
8:15–9:10 a.m. Morning Period 1
9:15–10:10 a.m. Morning Period 2
10:10–10:25 a.m. Break
10:30–11:25 a.m. Morning Period 3
11:30 a.m.–12:25 p.m. Morning Period 4
12:25–1:15 p.m. Lunch Period (Afternoon Classes only)
1:15–2:45 p.m. Afternoon Classes
2:45–5:00 p.m. Extended Care
Lunch
Students enrolled in Afternoon Classes automatically receive lunch as part of their enrollment package. Lunch is served
buffet style in the East Atrium from 12:25 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Each day of the week has a different theme, but also includes
choice of cheese pizza, fresh salad bar, and sandwich wraps. All meals are prepared on site by Café M and are made
based on nutritionist guidelines.
We cannot accommodate special meal requests. If your child has a food allergy, we recommend sending food from home.
Please note that students enrolled in afternoon Private Lessons must purchase lunch if they wish to stay in the afternoon.
Students will receive a lunch ticket which they will take to the East Atrium to receive their lunches. Camp Mustang students
will eat lunch family style in their lunch area.
How to Enroll
Enrollment for Marlborough Summer School takes place online at www.marlboroughsummerschool.org. Parents must
create an account and complete the registration online. No registrations may be completed in person. Payment is due at
the time of registration and may be made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover only. We cannot accept any
other form of payment.
Following registration, all communications from the School will be sent via email from Ida Dahan,
ida.dahan@marlborough.org. Please be certain to read all communications carefully. Changes to your child’s schedule
may only be made by contacting Ida Dahan in the Summer School Office. Parents CANNOT make changes online.
Wait Lists
If your first-choice class is full, we recommend that you register for your second-choice class. Students are added to the
wait list on a first-come, first-served basis. Families will be contacted if a space becomes available. There are no
guarantees that spaces will come available and we cannot predict if a spot will open.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marlborough Summer School
1) Is Marlborough a summer camp or a school? receiving financial support may qualify for financial aid
Marlborough Summer School is a five-week summer toward academic classes with permission from their
school. We are not a camp. We are so much more! We Division Director. Parents of current or incoming
offer enrichment classes for students to explore their Marlborough students should reach out to the appropriate
passions and develop their minds, bodies, and Division Director prior to registering for Summer School.
imaginations. Our classes are five weeks in duration.
7) What if I need to withdraw my child?
2) Can I sign up by the week? The last date to withdraw and receive a refund is June 1,
No, our only week-long classes are our Leadership 2018. After that date, you may withdraw, but there are no
Workshop for Girls (grades 6-8) and our three Sports refunds. No exceptions. Families who withdraw by June 1
Camps (volleyball, basketball and lacrosse). If you are will receive their paid tuition, less the $50 non-refundable
interested in enrolling for any of our other courses, you registration fee and a $100 cancellation fee.
must enroll for the full five weeks of June 25-July 27. If a
student needs to miss days of school, that is fine, but we 8) My child has changed his/her mind and would like
do not pro-rate for absence. to change a class. Can I do that myself?
No. Once you complete your online registration, only we
3) When I am selecting classes, do I pick classes for can make schedule changes on your behalf. You may
my child’s current grade or the grade in the Fall? call or write and we will make the change for you. Please
Our classes are designed for students’ grades in the Fall. note that there is a $35 schedule change fee each time
Please make certain to select the correct grade. The you make a schedule change. In addition, you will be
system will not allow you to view a class unless it is for responsible for any additional tuition.
the grade you enter.
9) Can I register for a few classes and add more later?
4) My child and her friends all want to take the same Absolutely. Register for the classes you know are
class. Can I ensure they all get in to the same class? important to you and contact us when you are ready to
Enrollment is first come, first served. It is possible that add more. We will take care of the rest!
some parents will be able to register for a class and others
will not. If you are informed that the class you want is full, 10) Do you offer Extended Care?
your best option is to register for the wait list. If a spot Marlborough offers before and after school care for a fee.
opens, we will contact you at that time. Parents may elect to enroll in Extended Care which allows
them to drop off their child as early as 7:00 a.m. and pick
5) How much does Summer School cost? up as late as 5:00 p.m. Parents who need early morning
Your cost will vary depending on the classes and number care, but not after school care, may elect to enroll in
of classes you select. All prices are included in this Before School Care only. Please note that Marlborough
catalog. allows drop in extended care up to five days with a $25
fee per day. After five uses, the child will automatically be
6) Do you offer financial aid? enrolled in Extended Care for the remainder of the
Unfortunately, we do not offer financial aid to the public. summer.
Current and incoming Marlborough students already
Emergency Preparedness and Water Safety – For Violets Only
Emergency Preparedness and Water Safety This required course fulfills one of the Marlborough School
Marlborough Students Only graduation requirements. Through this course, students learn
Session Dates: June 4 - June 22 to care for others in emergency situations while learning about
Grades 9-12 their personal safety in diverse emergency medical
3:00 - 7:00 pm situations. The main components of the course include: First
$1,650.00 (fee includes materials) Aid, CPR, and Water Safety. Students will participate in
scenarios, practical skill testing and simulated rescue drills, and
Marlborough Summer School offers the opportunity for students generally train to be well equipped to handle unexpected
entering grades 9–12 to complete the Emergency Preparedness emergency events. Students will also develop team leadership
and Water Safety course requirement in a three week, 60-hour skills by using strong collaborative and communication skills
course. The course is offered June 4–22 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. during class exercises.
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To pass the class, students must fulfill the requirements to earn Education and fulfill the Marlborough graduation
the following American Red Cross certifications: CPR for the requirement.
Professional Rescuer, Basic Water Rescue, Emergency
Medical Response (including Advanced First Aid, Preventing Priority registration is given to rising seniors beginning March 1,
Disease Transmission, the Detection of Hazardous Materials 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Registration opens for all other students in
and Blood-Borne Pathogens and Search and Rescue), Incident rising grades 9–12 on March 8, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Enrollment is
Commands, Oxygen Administration, and Multiple-Casualty limited to 40 students.
Incidents.
Attendance for this course (PLEASE NOTE):
In addition, for those who wish, there will be an opportunity to Due to the condensed nature of this course, attendance is
earn the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification, mandatory on all dates. Students MUST attend and participate
but this is not required to pass the class. Due to the condensed in the final simulated skills test and drill that occur in class during
nature of this course, attendance is mandatory on all the last week. This is MANDATORY for course credit - THERE
dates. Students must also attend and participate in the final ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. If a student cannot commit to
simulated skills test and drill that occur during the last week. The attending class Monday through Friday, June 4–22, from 3:00 –
simulated test and drill is mandatory for course credit - no 7:00 p.m., she should not register. Students must participate in
exceptions. Again, students must participate in all 60 hours all 60 hours of the class in order to receive the semester credit
in order to receive the semester credit for Physical for Physical Education and fulfill the Marlborough graduation
requirement.
Leadership Workshops and Sports Camps
Marlborough Summer School’s Leadership Workshops and Sports Camps take place from June 11 – June 22. Please note
there is no lunch or extended care provided during this time. When registering, please make careful note of the dates of the
course.
Leadership Week for Girls promoting team-play. A fun preparation course for school or club
Session Dates: June 11-15 and June 18-22 experience, this camp is designed for beginning or intermediate
Grades 6-8 basketball players. It is a great opportunity for boys and girls
9:00 am - 4:00 pm grades 4-8 to have fun, enhance their level of play, and make
$1,090.00 (fee includes materials) new friends. The techniques taught will be easily transferrable
so that players can continue their training on their own and raise
Leadership Week at Marlborough aims to give young women their game to a higher level. Come join us for a good time.
skills and confidence both inside and outside the classroom,
empowering the next generation of leaders. Rising 6th through Basketball Advanced Development Camp
8th graders will participate in mental, physical, and artistic Sports Camp - Physical Education
activities while finding opportunities to take on leadership roles Session Dates: June 18-22
with their peers. On a typical day in the leadership week, Grades 4-8
students can expect to do some of the following: put on goggles 6:00 - 7:30 pm
to learn carpentry skills in the wood shop; perform improv $290.00 (fee includes materials)
comedy with her peers without a script; create paintings on a
theme or idea of her invention; push herself to try a difficult rock- Taught by Chris Rodgers, Marlborough’s varsity basketball
climbing course; present a speech to practice her public coach, this one-week advanced program will focus on raising
speaking skills; and develop verbal skills to set boundaries in each player's ability to compete at the next level. Whether your
self-defense. Participants will be visiting Rockreation for a goal is making the middle school team or preparing for high
special rock-climbing opportunity. The Leadership Workshop is school and beyond, this camp challenges each player and
devoted to creating more opportunities for young women to find forces them to tap into their potential. A fun yet challenging
their voice -- and have fun along the way! Choose from two preparation course for school or club experience, this camp is
sessions: June 11-15 or June 18-22. Limited to 20 participants designed for intermediate and advanced players. It is a great
per session. opportunity for boys and girls grades 4-8 to have fun, improve
their skill level while making new friends. The techniques taught
Basketball Skill Development Camp will be easily transferrable so players can continue their training
Sports Camp - Physical Education on their own and raise their game to a higher level!
Session Dates: June 11-15
Grades 4-8 Lacrosse Sports Camp for Girls
6:00 - 7:30 pm Sports Camp - Physical Education
$290.00 (fee includes materials) Session Dates: June 18-22
Grades 5-9
Taught by Chris Rodgers, Marlborough’s varsity basketball 10:00 -11:30 am
coach, this one-week program will focus on improving basic $290.00 (fee includes materials)
skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. It will also help
students to understand the game at a higher level while
7By combining the basic skills used in soccer, basketball, and Volleyball Sports Camp for Girls
hockey, lacrosse is quickly becoming one of the most popular Sports Camp - Physical Education
team sports at both the high school and collegiate level. Taught Session Dates: June 18-22
by Meghan Toomey, Marlborough’s varsity lacrosse coach, this Grades 4-8
one-week program for girls will provide players of all positions 4:30 - 6:00 pm
and ability levels the opportunity to improve their skills. $290.00 (fee includes materials)
Beginners will learn the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling,
passing and shooting. Intermediate and advanced players will Taught by Lorrie Vellutato, Marlborough’s volleyball coach, this
sharpen their skills, including strategies for shooting, offensive one-week program for girls will focus on teaching good
motion, defensive techniques, and overall team play. Athletes fundamental techniques necessary to move forward in school
will not only enhance their skills and become better lacrosse and club programs. Both beginning and intermediate volleyball
players, but they will do so in a fun and engaging manner that players are welcome to attend this fun week of volleyball. This
teaches important life skills such as respect, teamwork, course is open to both boys and girls in grades 4-8 who want to
confidence, and discipline. enhance their current level of play.
Five Week Program – June 25 – July 27
Five-week program classes begin June 25 and end July 27. Make your selection from our Art, Smart, and Heart
course offerings to build your unique schedule. Please remember selected courses must be in consecutive
order.
Kindergarten and First Grade
Camp Mustang in the Morning not accept requests to pair students in groups. Groups are
Camp Mustang - Morning created so that everyone has a chance to meet new friends.
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 Groups will be assigned in June.
Grades K-1
8:15 am – 12:15 pm Camp Mustang in the Morning with Swim
$2,120.00 (fee includes materials) Camp Mustang - Morning
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
Camp Mustang in the Morning is a special 4-hour morning Grades K-1
program for children entering Kindergarten or first grade in Fall 8:15 am – 12:15 pm
2018. Camp Mustang participants are arranged in groups with $2,350.00 (fee includes materials)
other children entering the same grade and enjoy a variety of
activities throughout the day. Each group, led by a Camp Camp Mustang with Swim Lessons participants enjoy all of the
Mustang counselor, rotates through the following activities activities other Camp Mustang participants experience but with
during the five weeks of the program: Stories, Words, and semi-private swim lessons each day from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15
Numbers; Drama; Movement; Art; Music; Science; and Sports p.m. In order to offer individual instruction and attention for swim
Activities. The Stories, Words, and Numbers component of our lessons, we can only accommodate a maximum of 10 children
program is a sneak peek of the coming school year. There is NO per grade level on a first-come, first-served basis. We will NOT
homework for Camp Mustang. Children are placed in groups of be opening additional spaces. Camp Mustang with Swim
no more than 12, with two counselors/teachers' aides per group. Lessons comcludes at 12:15 p.m. Parents who would like their
Each group stays together during the day and throughout the children to participate in afternoon programs should sign up for
five-week program. In order to offer individual instruction and Camp Mustang in the Afternoon. Children participating in
attention, we can only accommodate a maximum of 90 children afternoon programs will have lunch with their group (included in
on a first-come, first-served basis. Camp Mustang in the the price). Students who are not enrolled in afternoon programs
Morning concludes at 12:15 p.m. Parents who would like their must be picked up at the Front Gate at 12:15 p.m. All parents
children to participate in afternoon programs should sign up for are invited to attend the Camp Mustang Performance during the
Camp Mustang in the Afternoon and, if needed, After-School last week of Summer School. The performance will showcase
Care from 2:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Children participating in the skills learned throughout the session. Please note: we do
afternoon programs will have lunch with their group (included in not accept requests to pair students in groups. Groups are
the price). Students who are not enrolled in afternoon programs created so that everyone has a chance to meet new friends.
must be picked up at the Front Gate at 12:15 p.m. All parents Groups will be assigned in June.
are invited to attend the Camp Mustang Performance during the Limited space (first come, first served)
last week of Summer School. The performance will showcase 10 spaces for Kindergarten
the skills learned throughout the session. Please note: we do 10 spaces for First Grade
8Camp Mustang in the Afternoon Introduction to Chess We introduce chess to students
Camp Mustang - Afternoon in a fun and exciting way! For all students and all levels, we
Grades K-1 teach students to play chess and help them succeed in school
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 by stimulating their problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and
Period 5 - Afternoon: 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm critical thinking. The class includes exclusive booklets and
$900.00 (fee includes materials) worksheets to help students. Win certificates, medals, and
trophies!
Camp Mustang in the Afternoon is a special afternoon program
for Camp Mustang students who would like to choose from a Karate 4 Kids Karate classes are designed with young
variety of fun classes. Students will be able to attend two 45- children in mind, providing a dynamic and active learning
minute classes each day from 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm. Choose two environment. This program has been tailored to develop
options to customize your child's afternoon experience while children's motor skills, balance, coordination, and focus. The
continuing the individual instruction and attention that is a high energy classes are taught to motivate and provide a safe
priority of the Camp Mustang program. Enrollment in Camp and fun environment for youngsters while building a strong
Mustang in the Afternoon includes lunch each day! foundation for respect and discipline through Martial Arts. Karate
Uniforms will be available for purchase for $45 payable to the
Art Adventures Art is fun! Join us as we learn about instructor.
famous artists such as Georgia O' Keefe, Henri Matisse, and
Andy Warhol, and make wonderful creations each week using a Kids Cooking Academy In this scrumptious class,
wide variety of artist's materials and themes. Come join the students will tantalize their taste buds and have fun with food!
adventure! Learn how to scramble eggs, make guacamole, design a recipe,
and so much more. Different recipes each week! Learn the math
Cute & Cuddly Animals Cute and Cuddly Animals is a of measuring, nutrition, dining etiquette, and cooperation skills.
hands-on experience with some of the most adorable animals
around! Kids will enjoy learning about new animals each week Lego Robot World Lego Robot World provides children
from guinea pigs, to ferrets, to miniature chickens, to bunny everything they love and need from a fun, stimulating activity.
rabbits, and more! This exciting and enchanting class is First, they are intellectually captivated and challenged by
perfectly suitable for students of all ages! building motorized robots and machines out of Lego technic
parts (yes, they really can build them!). Next, they imagine a
Fairy Tales! Students will use beautiful, colorful and fun world in which their walking robot, helicopter, motorboat, gear
materials – folding, cutting, tearing, threading, gluing, drawing, car, windmill or other robotic device exists and functions. Their
stamping, collaging, and more to create enchanting books large creativity is further ignited as they build the house, heliport or
and small. Students will learn a variety of book structures, dock for their motorized creation. And finally, they experience
including accordion, envelope, signature, and side bound books. joy as they play with their robotic machine in its environment and
Then they will let their imaginations take flight as they fill their use it to interact with other children. And with thousands of Lego
books with letters, words, stories, wishes, images, fun parts and a master Lego builder to help them build, children
characters, and anything they can make up to act out enjoy and learn from every visit to Lego Robot World (and rarely
adventures on their pages, and cast a spell on their readers and wish to leave). Lego Robot World promotes problem-solving
classmates. Students will share their book-works with each skills, creativity, basic math concepts, self-reliance and self-
other as we go along, and invite families and friends to share confidence, all while children have tons of fun!
and celebrate their bewitching creations during the last week of
Summer School. Make Your Own Books! Students will learn how to
create one-of-a-kind books using a variety of materials including
Fun-damentals of Science! Delve in to the nuts and paper, board, fabric, stamps, stickers, beads, pipe-cleaners,
bolts of the universe as we explore molecules and how they are ribbon, repurposed items and more. Accordion books, fan
held together. Students become junior scientists as they build books, flag books, pocket books, envelope books signature and
their very own rocket racecar while investigating simple side bound books can become storybooks, sketchbooks,
machines, triangles, arches and cylinders. Observe as your mad scrapbooks, diaries, albums, or something entirely new. Flat
scientist melts metal in boiling water with just a breath of dry ice. books, sculptural books, big books, small books, scrolls and
Slide down the pH scale and make a batch of slime! Students invented books, the sky is the limit as we fold, cut, glue, tear,
will transform the classroom into a crime lab and build their own write, draw and build. Students will have the opportunity to share
Technicolor Blender to uncover the hidden components of white their book-works with each other as we go along and invite
light and rainbows. Sit in the Director's chair and learn the families and friends to share and celebrate their creations during
science of movie making. Enter the realm of dinosaurs and the final week of Summer School.
explore the world of creepy crawly creatures and learn about
ocean habitats. All this, and much, much, more! Rocket Science and Astronomy Ready set, blast
off! Explore the Universe as we launch everything from Film
Hogwarts Academ y Perfect your magic skills in this Canister Rockets, to Water Bottle Blasters, Business Card
interactive, creative, spell-binding class! Find out which house Boomerangs, and much more! Our adventures will take us to
you belong to and learn how to make potions, use your wand, Titan, Mars, and a Galactic Cluster as we learn about comets,
identify creatures, and more! Witches and wizards will graduate constellations, and our galaxy! This class is out of this world!
the Academy with the supplies and skills to use their magic for
good.
9Grades 2 and Up These lessons are open to beginning, intermediate, or advanced
music students. You will work with an experienced professional
to learn hand position, coordination, music theory, and rhythm.
Take your level of drum playing to an exciting new level! By the
end of the summer, you will play the beats in pop, rock and jazz
styles. You will also be able to play a solo piece in the final
recital. Note: these lessons will be given on a traditional drum
set. Morning - 25 minute lessons (enrollment in Music Studies
Practice Room Required for other half of class period).
Art Private Guitar Lesson s with Cliff
Art - Music
Grades 2-12
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
Periods 1-4 (25 minute private lessons)
$920.00 (fee includes materials)
Period 5 - Afternoon (40 minute private lessons)
Music Classes and Lessons $1,470.00 (fee includes materials)
Practice Room Learn how to play the guitar quickly through daily private lessons
Art - Music that will enable anyone to enjoy the accomplishment and fun that
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 music can truly offer. In this exciting five-week course, you will
Grades 2-8 learn how to play chords, single string melodies, rhythms, and
Periods 1-4 (25 minutes) various other aspects of music on the most popular instrument
Period 5 - Afternoon (40 minutes) in the world today. Lessons are open to all beginning,
intermediate, and advanced guitar students. Students must
$0 (No charge when enrolled in Private Music Lessons)
bring their own guitar to class. Share your new skills in our recital
during the final week of Summer School. Morning - 25 minute
Students taking private music lessons will enjoy these 25- or 40-
lessons; Afternoon - extended 40 minute lessons (enrollment in
minute classes which are part of the private music lesson course
Music Studies Practice Room required for other half of class
and provide the student time to practice the material their music
period)
teacher has assigned. If the student prefers to practice at home,
there are several music related lessons/activities that the
students will participate in during this course. These Private Piano Lesson s
lessons/activities include learning about rhythms, written Art - Music
notation, song forms, and much more. Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
Grades 2-8
Periods 1-4 (25 minute private lessons)
Private Drum Lesson s with Josh
Art - Music
$920.00 (fee includes materials)
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 Period 5 - Afternoon (40 minute private lessons)
Grades 2-8 $1,470.00 (fee includes materials)
Periods 1-4 (25 minute private lessons)
$920.00 (fee includes materials) Making music is a great way to exercise our brains as well as
Period 5 - Afternoon (40 minute private lessons) enhance our creativity! Students of this piano class will develop
a strong foundation in the basics of music theory, including note
$1,470.00 (fee includes materials)
values, dynamics, and the names of the lines and spaces on the
treble staff and bass staff. These budding musicians may also
These lessons are open to beginning, intermediate, or advanced
have some input on which songs they study, from traditional to
music students. You will work with an experienced professional
popular, designed to fit their level. Jazz piano lessons are also
to learn hand position, coordination, music theory, and rhythm.
available with Lindsey Hundley! Daily practice is encouraged for
Take your level of drum playing to an exciting new level. By the
a positive experience! Students will be able to perform in a
end of the summer, you will play the beats in pop, rock and jazz
recital during the last week of the program. Morning - 25 minute
styles. You will also be able to play a solo piece in the final
lessons; Afternoon - extended 40 minute lessons (enrollment in
recital. Note: these lessons will be taught on an electronic drum
Music Studies Practice Room required for other half of class
set which are played exactly like acoustic drums but are quieter
period).
and offer built-in music (to play along to) and other exciting
features. Afternoon lessons feature extended times for students
looking for more training. Morning - 25 minute lessons;
Private Voice Lessons
Afternoon - extended 40 minute lessons (enrollment in Music Art - Music
Studies Practice Room required for other half of class period). Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
Grades 2-8
Periods 1-4 (25 minute lessons)
Private Drum Lessons with Art
Art - Music
$920.00 (fee includes materials)
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 Period 5 - Afternoon (40 minute lessons)
Grades 2-8 $1,470.00 (fee includes materials)
Periods 1-4 (25 minute lessons)
$920.00 (fee includes materials) Private voice students will learn fun and therapeutic singing
techniques with an emphasis on vocal injury prevention,
10including larynx lowering, relaxation and tone improvement. vocal ability and leadership skills. This workshop culminates in
Students will gain confidence through learning exciting warm- a live performance during the last week of Summer School.
ups and new material. Students will also learn the power of hard
work, perseverance and patience with an opportunity to perform Ukulele Fun!
a song of their choice at a recital during the last week of Summer Art - Music
School. Morning - 25 minute lessons; Afternoon - extended 40 Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
minute lessons (enrollment in Music Studies Practice Room Grades 3-5
required for other half of class period). Period 4: 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
$500.00 (fee includes materials)
Song Stars: Making a Music Group
Art - Music Learn to play the ukulele - with an emphasis on PLAY! The
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 ukulele is such a fun and accessible instrumen. Students will be
Grades 4-8 playing songs within the first 15 minutes of class on day one!
Period 2: 9:15 am - 10:10 am Students will build skills to strum and pluck songs from around
$560.00 (fee includes materials) the world, as well as write a song all of their own! While learning
the uke, students will play musical games, create a song book,
Have you ever wanted to be famous? Can you sing, dance, and sing and move. Bring your own instrument or borrow one (with
perform? Can any of your friends? Well, now is the time to form a refundable deposit) for the duration of the class. Tune up and
your own pop group! You can be the next Little Mix, Spice Girls, tune in!
One Direction, Backstreet Boys, Fifth Harmony, or Sweet
Suspense. In this exciting workshop you will learn harmonizing, World Music Band
choreography, song selection, finding your style, and becoming Art - Music
the superstar group you have always wanted to be! No need to Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
worry if you do not know anyone with whom to form a group – Grades 2-3
this workshop is just the place for you. You will meet other Period 5 - Afternoon: 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
singers who have the same musical interests and talent. Your $900.00 (fee includes materials and lunch)
career is waiting; sign-up now! This workshop culminates in a
live performance during the last week of Summer School. Can you keep a beat? Let's drum on various percussion
instruments from around the world like djembe drums, congas,
Saying it in a Song: Beginning Song Writing cajon and snare drums. Then switch to ukuleles and learn how
Art - Music to play chords. Last but not least, we learn a few new songs from
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 America, Africa, Brazil and Latin America. With all this
Grades 5-6 Period 3: 10:30 am - 11:25 am international music under our belt, we will create a world music
Grades 7-8 Period 4 11:30 am - 12:25 pm band and perform in a final showcase at the end of Summer
$560.00 (fee includes materials) School!
Have a melody stuck in your head? A poem that you have
written that seems incomplete? Do you play an instrument? Now Performing Arts
is your time to convey your thoughts and emotions by setting
them to music! This course includes a short history and Ancient Art of Shadow Puppetry
illustration of various storytelling and songwriting techniques
Art - Performing Arts
throughout the ages and across different genres. Students will
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
discover ways to approach their chosen subject through music Grades 4-8
and perform their very own original tunes before peers and Period 1: 8:15 am - 9:10 am
parents. Requirements include access to a piano (an electronic
piano/keyboard will be provided during this class), guitar or any
$550.00 (fee includes materials)
instrument with which to write and practice, as well as a
willingness to sing and perform. Students will have access to Shadow Puppetry is considered the oldest form of puppetry in
musical accompaniment, should they desire, for the recital to be the world, with its beginning thousands of years ago in Indonesia
performed during the last week of Summer School and China. It is a highly engaging art form, especially for
students who want to express themselves through visual art,
drama, and writing. In this exciting workshop, students will learn
The Voice!
the history of shadow puppets and how to create and use
Art - Music
shadow puppets and scenery to dramatically bring their mini-
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
scenes to life. Students will perform a Shadow Puppet Play
Grades 4-6
during the final week of Summer School. Participants will also
Period 3: 10:30 am - 11:25 am
take home their puppets at the end of the workshop.
$510.00 (fee includes materials)
Can you sing? Do you always sing along to songs on the radio?
Beauty and the Beast Performance Works hop
Art - Performing Arts
If you would like to learn to sing like vocalists on the popular
television show The Voice, this class is for you! In this non- Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
Grades 4-8
competitive, fun and exciting performance-based class,
Period 5 - Afternoon: 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
students learn from our expert instructors basic vocal training,
including warm ups, microphone technique and the $960.00 (fee includes materials)
fundamentals of melody, lyrics and structure of songs. This is
a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Kids develop We are pleased to celebrate the return of our Broadway Bound
creativity, confidence and self-esteem while improving their workshops with this year’s musical production of Beauty and the
11Beast! In this exciting performance workshop, we will take a
fantastic journey with Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent Come join this exciting workshop where you will be a star and
young woman who is takan prisoner by a beast in his castle. act out a different story every day! Using props, basic costumes,
Despite her fears, Belle befriends the castle’s enchanted staff fun character voices and creative movement, you will explore,
and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and learn a bit of history and dramatize stories from classic, cultural
realize the kind heart and sould of the true Prince within. This is and contemporary children's literature. Bring your desire to act,
a performance-based workshop that culminates in a day and join us, and let's bring books alive! This class will culminate in
evening performance during the final week of Summer School. a performance during the last week of Summer School.
Participants must commit to a five-week rehearsal schedule and
be available for both matinee and evening performances. Broadway Bound: A Hamilton-Inspired
Workshop
Behind the Scenes Theater Workshop Art - Performing Arts
Art - Performing Arts Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 Grades 4-8
Grades 4-8 Period 4: 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Period 5 - Afternoon: 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm $560.00 (fee includes materials)
$960.00 (fee includes materials and lunch)
Who says history has to be boring?! In this exciting new class,
Not everyone wants to be a famous actor; for some students, students will create a musical in the style of the Broadway play
being backstage is where the magic happens. This fun and Hamilton. Working together in a fun, stress-free environment,
engaging workshop allows students to be a part of the creative participants will choose an event or person in history and create
process with hands on training. Taught by a theatre a Broadway show! This fun workshop will provide training in
professional, this workshop offers the unique opportunity for musical theatre, multiple acting techniques, voice, and
talented students to learn first-hand about what it takes to put on movement. Kids will have a blast writing original scripts, music,
a theatrical production from pre-production through strike. The and creating choreography. Don’t miss the fun!
backstage team works directly with the show's directors, actors,
and technical design teams to bring the story to life by helping Camp Shakespeare
to design costumes, sets and lighting plots. Please note: Art - Performing Arts
students will not actually be making the sets and costumes, but Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
will help with designing. Students will gain experience in stage Grades 4-8
management, lighting design, costuming, set design, front of Period 4: 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
house, props and music production. This fun and interactive $560.00 (fee includes materials)
workshop is an excellent way to introduce your child to the magic
of theater and is designed to build confidence, improve We make it fun for children to explore Shakespeare's exciting
communication skills, and heighten creativity and characters, language and stories. Kids will learn the stories and
professionalism. characters of Shakespeare's plays through story-telling, creative
dramatics, set and costume design and theatre games. This
Beyond the Stage: Advanced Theater Class workshop is designed for students to develop creativity,
Art - Performing Arts confidence and self-esteem while exploring improvisation and
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 ensemble building. The class culminates in a live performance
Grades 4-8 of an abbreviated Shakespeare play during the last week of
Period 3: 10:30 am - 11:25 am Summer School.
$560.00 (fee includes materials)
Circus Fun
Have you taken theater classes before or had previous acting Art - Performing Arts
experience? If so, this advanced theater workshop is for you! Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
This class combines monologue and scene study, with focused Grades 2-3 Period 1: 8:15 am - 9:10 am
improvisation to help aspiring actors hone their skills and Grades 2-3 Period 2: 9:15 am - 10:10 am
become more compelling performers. This master class, taught Grades 4-6 Period 3: 10:30 am - 11:25 am
by a theatre professional, offers the unique opportunity for Grades 6-8 Period 4: 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
talented young performers to challenge themselves to achieve $560.00 (fee includes materials)
new goals and learn new skills. Key to the curriculum is the
development of self-discipline, respect, and a commitment to Imagine spinning plates, juggling rings, walking high on stilts,
excellence that will serve these young artists throughout their balancing on your friend's shoulders! As if this wasn't enough,
lives. The goal of this training is to allow students to enhance our circus teacher will share the rich history of European Circus.
their individual performance potential while also developing a This fun and exciting class will introduce students to the magic
broad base of theatre experience and knowledge, as well as to of circus performance. Students will explore a wide variety of
prepare them for the professional auditioning process. This circus arts such as juggling balls, Chinese yo-yos, spinning
workshop culminates in a Monologue Showcase during the last plates, and walking on stilts. Clowning, miming, elementary
week of Summer School. acrobatics, and magic will be explored and culminate in a very
fun circus show during the final week of Summer School. Be
Books Alive! ready to rock and roll! Join us for this super fun time!
Art - Performing Arts
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
Grades 2-3
Period 2: 9:15 am - 10:10 am
$590.00 (fee includes materials)
12Comedy Kids: Stand-Up Comedy Workshop qualities and textures of movement, along with the importance
Art - Performing Arts of self expression. Dance Camp is a fun and high-energy class
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 that was created to inspire and cultivate a passion for the
Grades 4-8 performing arts! Each week the class will focus on a specific
Period 2: 9:15 am - 10:10 am style of dance: jazz, hip hop, ballet, and contemporary. No
$560.00 (fee includes materials) experience is necessary and students of all levels of experience
are welcome. Please Note: Students who enroll in this class will
Are you the funniest kid in the class? Do you want to be the be expected to participate in both the daytime and evening
funniest kid on your block? Then this is the class for you! In this dance recitals during the last week of the summer school
exciting performance-based class, students will develop session.
creativity, confidence and self-esteem while learning about
comedy writing, improv, sketch comedy acting, and stand-up Fly with Peter Pan!
comedy. Learn how to make your jokes work, and write jokes Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
that will have everyone laughing out loud. Your stand-up Art - Performing Arts
comedy career is waiting - sign-up today! This workshop Grades 2-4
culminates in a live performance during the last week of Summer Period 2: 9:15 am - 10:10 am
School. $570.00 (fee includes materials)
Create a Radio Drama I won't grow up! I'm Flying! If you won't grow up and want to
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 fly, take a trip with us to Never Never Land. Meet Wendy, the
Art - Performing Arts Lost Boys, Peter Pan and of course, Captain Hook. Based on
Grades 3-5 the J.M. Barrie novel, this musical is beloved by audiences of all
Period 1: 8:15 am - 9:10 am ages. The course culminates in a lively performance. So, if you
$560.00 (fee includes materials) want to crow to a distant melody, please come fly with us in
Peter Pan!
Hello storytellers and voice actors! Can you tell an exciting tale
with only your voice? You will after joining this class. We will Heritage: The Musical
explore expressive storytelling strategies, write original scripts, Art - Performing Arts
and produce thrilling dramas with music and sound effects to Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
share at our Radio Hour! Participants will take home a copy of Grades 2-6
their completed radio drama at the end of the workshop. Period 3: 10:30 am - 11:25 am
Workshop will culminate with live performance of the Radio $510.00 (fee includes materials)
Drama during the final week of Summer School.
This is your Heritage… we live in you today! This is your
Creating Drama: Introduction to Theatre Heritage… we have a lot to say. You might discover something
Art - Performing Arts on the way… about your Heritage. Learn about an ancestor
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 and act/sing in HERITAGE, a musical featuring the student's
Grades 2-3 portrayals of his or her relative(s). We will celebrate our
Period 4: 11:30 am - 12:25 pm differences and revel in our likenesses, while telling these
$560.00 (fee includes materials) poignant and humorous stories in drama and song. This is your
Heritage!
Designed for second and third graders, this class provides a
wonderful introduction to theatre! In this exciting, performance- Hip Hop
based class, you will develop creativity, confidence, and self- Art - Performing Arts
esteem through detailed creative drama activities, and relate Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
these experiences to performance and acting. Warm-ups, acting Grades 2-3 Period 1: 8:15 am - 9:10 am
out stories, and playing creative drama games will lead to the $510.00 (fee includes materials)
discovery of the vital acting tools: body, voice, and imagination. Grades 4-5 Period 2: 9:15 am - 10:10 am
You will enjoy fun-filled acting training from a variety of Grades 6-8 Period 3: 10:30 am - 11:25 am
approaches, which include character building, improvisation, $480.00 (fee includes materials)
sensory work, vocal clarity, and scene work. The class will
culminate in performances during the final week of Summer This class is designed to introduce students to the style of hip-
School. hop dance. Moves are taught slowly as the dancer learns
fundamental techniques. The history behind moves will be
Dance Camp discussed so that the dancer can get an idea of where the
Art - Performing Arts choreography comes from. The learning environment will be
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 structured in a way to provide fresh, new choreography in a
Grades 2-3 Period 2: 9:15 am - 10:10 am vibrant, fun-filled manner. The class will include stretching,
$510.00 (fee includes materials) isolation movement, musicality, and rhythm basics. Students will
Grades 4-5 Period 3: 10:30 am - 11:25 am even have the chance to put together their own pieces which
Grades 6-8 Period 1: 8:15 am - 9:10 am allows them to build teamwork, cooperation, and leadership
$480.00 (fee includes materials) skills. The music and moves will be age-appropriate. Our class
will culminate with a day and evening performance during the
Dance incorporates so many different kinds of movement. This last week of Summer School.
course will introduce students to a variety of age-appropriate
styles, techniques, and music that are all relevant and current in
dance today. Students will explore musicality, the different
13Hogwarts Academy Musical Revue - Sing, Dance and Act like a
Art - Performing Arts Star!
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 Art - Performing Arts
Grades 2-3 Period 2: 9:15 am - 10:10 am Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
Grades 4-6 Period 1: 8:15 am - 9:10 am Grades 2-3
$560.00 (fee includes materials) Period 3: 10:30 am - 11:25 am
$500.00 (fee includes materials)
Perfect your magic skills in this interactive, creative, spell-
binding class! Find out which house you belong to and learn how Let's go on Broadway! Learn your favorite musical songs from
to make potions, use your wand, identify creatures, and more! the Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, and other
Witches and wizards of all ages will graduate the Academy with Broadway hits. Let’s sing, dance, and act like a star this summer!
the supplies and skills to use their magic for good! You will become one of the characters of the play, practice your
speaking lines, and interact with others. You will learn to move
The Improv Troupe: Make It Up as You Go! on stage, brush up on your dance moves and sing like a pro. We
Art - Performing Arts will end our summer with a musical revue to showcase your new
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 skills. Don’t miss the fun!
Grades 4-8
Period 1: 8:15 am - 9:10 am On-Camera Acting for Film and Television
$560.00 (fee includes materials) Art - Performing Arts
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
In a safe environment that encourages positive creative choices, Grades 4-8
this fun and exciting workshop introduces improvisation to kids Period 3: 10:30 am - 11:25 am
by way of group games, being silly through different exercises, $560.00 (fee includes materials)
and generally having fun as part of a team! Students will be
encouraged to use their imagination to create scenes that they This on-camera workshop is designed to introduce young actors
make up on the spot. Although improvisation is best known for to the skills required to create a professional-grade performance
the power to entertain through funny performances, this unique on camera, in a safe but challenging environment. Some of the
art form also encourages creative thinking that leads to support, topics covered will be: the concept of slating and creating a slate
engagement, trust, and applied risk-taking both off and on stage. video, cold reading for TV, commercial and film scripts,
This workshop culminates in a live improvisation show during interacting in a scene with another actor, developing an audition
the final week of Summer School, with the actors receiving monologue, and the do’s and don'ts of auditioning. Students in
suggestions from the audience! this class can expect to receive consistent feedback regarding
the development of their on-camera skills.
Improv Workshop: Building a Comedy Troupe
Art - Performing Arts Playwriting - Create Your Own Play
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 Art - Performing Arts
Grades 5-6 Period 1: 8:15 am - 9:10 am Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
Grades 7-8 Period 2: 9:15 am - 10:10 am Grades 5-8
$560.00 (fee includes materials) Period 4: 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
$560.00 (fee includes materials)
In this in-depth comedy course, students will learn the basics of
improvisational comedy acting and experience the joyful journey Have you ever had a great idea for a play? Would you like to
of forming a comedy troupe! Students will examine the roots of see one of your stories come to life? If so, our playwriting
comedy improv, the theatrical forms it takes, and the application workshop is right for you! This fun and creative class initiates
to real-world circumstances and public speaking. Instruction is young writers into the process and skill of creative writing by
done through the use of action via games and exercises in exploring different techniques for creating characters, plots, and
physicality, with instructor side-coaching to facilitate and guide plays. Practical writing games and exercises will help inspire
as necessary. The students will be forming an improv troupe, students to discover their own untapped creativity. Participants
culminating in a performance for their peers and parents during will use their imaginations, collectively write a play and perform
the last week of Summer School. it for family and friends during the final week of Summer School.
Latin DRAM A! So You What to Act?
Art - Performing Arts Art - Performing Arts
Session Dates: June 25 - July 27 Session Dates: June 25 - July 27
Grades 4-8 Grades 4-6
Period 1: 8:15 am - 9:10 am Period 2: 9:15 am - 10:10 am
$510.00 (fee includes materials) $560.00 (fee includes materials)
Avete! It is ancient Rome, and here we are in an amphitheater, This exciting class for 4th through 6th graders is dedicated to
to rehearse and perform in a Latin DRAMA! We will enact our teaching young people how to merge their own unique qualities
favorite Roman myths; learn some Latin grammar; act out a part into acting. Students will be exposed to an expanded knowledge
of Julius Caesar; and explicate and recite some beautiful poetry of dramatic techniques. Acting training, scene work with props,
and text in the original Latin verse. Valete! improvisation, monologue work, and auditions are at the center
of this course of performance study designed to enhance their
ability to be creative, confident, and better prepared for auditions
and plays. Students will also develop further into the use of the
body, voice and imagination, and will experience creative drama
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