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     2021 SUMMER                  Academics | Arts & Enrichment | Athletics
                                  Prestonwood Baptist Church Camps | PSO
    PCA North
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God has established Prestonwood
Christian Academy for the purpose of
impacting lives for eternity through     Welcome .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 3
biblically-based and Christ-centered
education.                               Grade-by-Grade Courses .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 4-7
Prestonwood Christian Academy
offers a safe, nurturing environment     Lower School Calendar Chart.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 8-9
where our students realize their God-
given potential with which to impact     n Academics Course Descriptions .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 10
the world. It is a place for teachers
to influence future generations          n Arts & Enrichment Course Descriptions. .  .  .  .  .  . 10-11
who learn from their Christ-like
role models; a place that serves as      n PSO Camp Description .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 11
a powerful academic partner for          n Athletics Course Descriptions .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 12
parents; a place that cultivates our
community’s future leaders — those       n Church Camp Descriptions. . ..  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 12
who know and exercise their spiritual
gifts to further the Kingdom of God.     Middle School Calendar Chart.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 13-15
“In pursuit of excellence in education
the mission of Prestonwood               n Academics Course Descriptions .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 16
Christian Academy is to assist
                                         n Arts & Enrichment Course Descriptions. .  .  .  .  .  . 17-19
Christian parents by helping equip
students to embrace biblical truth,      n PSO Camp Description .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 19
strive for academic excellence, and
model Christ-like leadership to          n Athletics Course Descriptions .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 20
influence their homes, churches
                                         n Church Camp Descriptions. . ..  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 20
and communities for Christ.”

Prestonwood Christian Academy            Upper School Calendar Chart.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 21-23
has more than 1,670 students
enrolled at three campuses: PCA          n Academics Course Descriptions .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 24-25
Plano (Pre-Kindergarten 3 through
12th Grade), PCA North in Prosper        n Arts & Enrichment Course Descriptions. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 26
(Pre-Kindergarten 3 through
                                         n Athletics Course Descriptions .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 27
11th Grade) and PCAplus Virtual
Academy. The school has been
recognized as having one of the
                                         General Information .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 28
strongest Christian education
programs in the United States and
is fully accredited by AdvancED® and
Exemplary Accredited by ACSI.

Prestonwood Christian Academy is
a ministry of Prestonwood Baptist
Church, located at 6801 W. Park Blvd.
in Plano, Texas 75093. PCA North
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is located at 1001 Prosper Trail in                                          of Contents to go to a specific page number.
Prosper, Texas 75078.
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Welcome to Summers at
Prestonwood North 2021!
We are excited about the great selection of programs that is available to your
student this summer at PCA North. With several academic, athletic, arts and
enrichment camps to choose from, we hope you find Summers at Prestonwood
to be helpful for your family this summer.

For an even broader selection of camp courses for all ages in areas of academics,
athletics, and arts and enrichment, be sure to also check out the Summers at
Prestonwood Plano course catalog!

The faculty of Summers at Prestonwood is what makes our program unique. The              “A wise youth
experience, love and passion that our specialized instructors possess will make
each course unforgettable.
                                                                                          works hard
I look forward to seeing you at Prestonwood this summer!
                                                                                          all summer.”
                                                                                        PROVERBS 10:5A, NLT
By His grace and for His glory,

Regina Bergeron                                                                       Prestonwood Christian Academy
                                                                                        reserves the right to alter the
                                                                                    specifics of a class, camp or program
                Regina Bergeron
                                                                                     and to add or delete any offerings.
                Director of Summer Programs
                Prestonwood Christian Academy Faculty
                                                                                           PCA Administration
                                                                                              John Klingstedt
                                                                                           Interim Head of School
                                                                                              Executive Director
             Note: To better serve you with our time and resources,
            ALL REGISTRANTS MUST ENROLL ONLINE through the                                    Regina Bergeron
            PCA website at www.prestonwoodchristian.org/summers.                        Director of Summer Programs

                                                                                                Questions:
              If you have questions, please contact Regina Bergeron
                                                                                              Regina Bergeron
                      at rbergeron@prestonwoodchristian.org.
                                                                                     rbergeron@prestonwoodchristian.org

                                                                                        Prestonwood Christian
                                                                                           Academy North
                                                                                          1001 W. Prosper Trail
                          © Prestonwood Christian Academy 2021
                                                                                           Prosper, TX 75078
                                                                                       www.prestonwoodchristian.org
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                                                                                  Description to go to a specific page number.

                       G R A D E - B Y- G R A D E C O U R S E S

                             n Academics    n Arts & Enrichment        n Athletics   n Church

               PreK Courses                                                         First Grade &
ACADEMIC COURSES                                                                Second Grade Courses
n ABC Bootcamp                            Description            ART AND ENRICHMENT COURSES
                                                                  n American Girl® Camp                          Description
ART AND ENRICHMENT COURSES
                                                                  n Sky Ranch                                    Description
n American Girl® Camp                     Description

ATHLETIC CAMPS                                                    ATHLETIC CAMPS
                                                                  n Little Lion Cheer Camp                       Description
n Little Lion Cheer Camp                  Description
                                                                  n PCA North Basketball Camp
n Rookies Camp, Session I                 Description
                                                                    (Boys/Girls)                                  Description
CHURCH CAMPS
n Adventure Week VBS                       Description            CHURCH CAMPS
                                                                  n Adventure Week VBS                            Description
                                                                  n Camp Renegade                                 Description
         Kindergarten Courses
                                                                  PSO CAMPS
ACADEMIC COURSES                                                  nP
                                                                    SO Basketball Camp (Boys/Girls)             Description
n ABC Bootcamp                            Description

ART AND ENRICHMENT COURSES                                                      Third Grade Courses
n American Girl® Camp                     Description
n Sky Ranch                               Description
                                                                  ART AND ENRICHMENT COURSES
                                                                  n American Girl® Camp                          Description
ATHLETIC CAMPS                                                    n Mad Scientist                                 Description
n Little Lion Cheer Camp                  Description            n Moon Exploration Adventure                    Description
n PCA North Basketball Camp                                      n Not So Dangerous Camp for Boys                Description
   (Boys/Girls)                            Description            n Proverbs 31 Camp for Girls                    Description
n Rookies Camp, Session I                 Description            n Sky Ranch                                    Description
CHURCH CAMPS                                                      ATHLETIC CAMPS
n Adventure Week VBS                       Description            n Little Lion Cheer Camp                       Description
PSO CAMPS                                                         n PCA North Basketball Camp

nP
  SO Basketball Camp (Boys/Girls)        Description              (Boys/Girls)                                  Description

                                                                  CHURCH CAMPS
                                                                  n Adventure Week VBS                            Description
                                                                  n Camp Renegade                                 Description

                                                                  PSO CAMPS
                                                                  nP
                                                                    SO Basketball Camp (Boys/Girls)             Description

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                       G R A D E - B Y- G R A D E C O U R S E S

                            n Academics    n Arts & Enrichment        n Athletics   n Church

         Fourth Grade Courses                                           Fifth Grade Courses continued
ART AND ENRICHMENT COURSES                                       CHURCH CAMPS
n American Girl® Camp                    Description            n Adventure Week VBS                            Description
n Mad Scientist                           Description            n Camp Renegade                                 Description
n Moon Exploration Adventure              Description
                                                                 PSO CAMPS
n Not So Dangerous Camp for Boys          Description
                                                                 nP
                                                                   SO Basketball Camp (Boys/Girls)             Description
n Proverbs 31 Camp for Girls              Description
n Sky Ranch                              Description
                                                                               Sixth Grade Courses
ATHLETIC CAMPS
n Little Lion Cheer Camp                 Description            ACADEMIC COURSES
n PCA North Basketball Camp                                     n 6th Grade Summer Reading Camps

 (Boys/Girls)                             Description              On-Campus or       REMOTE                     Description

CHURCH CAMPS                                                     ART AND ENRICHMENT COURSES
n Adventure Week VBS                      Description            n 5th-6th Grade Intro. Hour of Coding          Description
n Camp Renegade                           Description            n Desktop Publishing for Beginners              Description
                                                                 n Engineering Challenges                        Description
PSO CAMPS                                                        n Graphical Programming
nP
  SO Basketball Camp (Boys/Girls)       Description
                                                                   On-Campus or REMOTE                           Description
                                                                 n Mad Scientist                                 Description
          Fifth Grade Courses                                    n Moon Exploration Adventure                    Description
                                                                 n Not So Dangerous Camp for Boys                Description
ACADEMIC COURSES
                                                                 n Proverbs 31 Camp for Girls                    Description
n 5th Grade Summer Reading Camps
                                                                 n Wacky Inventions Adventure                    Description
 On-Campus or     REMOTE                  Description
                                                                 ATHLETIC CAMPS
ART AND ENRICHMENT COURSES
                                                                 n PCA North Volleyball:
n 5th-6th Grade Intro. Hour of Coding    Description
                                                                    All Skills Camp                              Description
n Desktop Publishing for Beginners        Description
                                                                 n PCA North Football Camp                      Description
n Mad Scientist                           Description
                                                                 n PCA North Performance Strength
n Moon Exploration Adventure              Description
                                                                    and Conditioning Camp                        Description
n Not So Dangerous Camp for Boys          Description
n Proverbs 31 Camp for Girls              Description            CHURCH CAMPS
                                                                 n Adventure Week VBS                            Description
ATHLETIC CAMPS
                                                                 n Camp Renegade                                 Description
n PCA North Basketball Camp
   (Boys/Girls)                           Description            PSO CAMPS
n PCA North Performance Strength                                nP
                                                                   SO Basketball Camp (Boys/Girls)             Description
   and Conditioning Camp                  Description

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                          G R A D E - B Y- G R A D E C O U R S E S

                            n Academics    n Arts & Enrichment        n Athletics   n Church

        Seventh Grade Courses                                                  Eighth Grade Courses
ACADEMIC COURSES                                                 ACADEMIC COURSES
n 7th Grade Summer Reading Camps                                n 8th Grade Summer Reading Camps
 On-Campus or     REMOTE                  Description               On-Campuss or REMOTE                          Description
                                                                 n Intensive Spanish 1,
ART AND ENRICHMENT COURSES
                                                                    Learning Lab only REMOTE                      Description
n 7th-8th Grade Introduction to
   Stop Motion Animation                  Description            ART AND ENRICHMENT COURSES
n Desktop Publishing for Beginners        Description            n 7th-8th Grade Introduction to
n Engineering Challenges                  Description              Stop Motion Animation                          Description
n Graphical Programming                                         n Desktop Publishing for Beginners               Description
   On-Campus or REMOTE                    Description            n Engineering Challenges                         Description
n Mad Scientist                           Description            n Graphical Programming
n Moon Exploration Adventure              Description              On-Campus or REMOTE                            Description
n Not So Dangerous Camp for Boys          Description            n How To: Teen Beauty                            Description
n Proverbs 31 Camp for Girls              Description            n Mad Scientist                                  Description
n Wacky Inventions Adventure              Description            n Not So Dangerous Camp for Boys                 Description
                                                                 n Proverbs 31 Camp for Girls                     Description
ATHLETIC CAMPS
                                                                 n Wacky Inventions Adventure                     Description
n PCA North All Skills
   Volleyball Camp                        Description            ATHLETIC CAMPS
n PCA North Football Camp                Description            n PCA North Football Camp                       Description
n PCA North Performance Strength                                n PCA North All Skills
   and Conditioning Camp                  Description               Volleyball Camp                               Description
                                                                 n PCA North Performance Strength
CHURCH CAMPS
                                                                    and Conditioning Camp                         Description
n Adventure Week VBS                      Description
n Camp Renegade                           Description

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                           G R A D E - B Y- G R A D E C O U R S E S

                             n Academics   n Arts & Enrichment        n Athletics   n Church

          Ninth Grade Courses                                              Eleventh Grade Courses
ACADEMIC COURSES                                              ACADEMIC COURSES
n 9th Grade Summer Reading Camps…                            n 11th Grade Summer Reading Camps…
   On-Campus or REMOTE                 Description               On-Campus or REMOTE                         Description
n Algebra 1 Camp                      Description            n Algebra 1 Camp                              Description
n Intensive Spanish 1, Learning Lab                          n Algebra 2 Camp                              Description
   only REMOTE                         Description            n Intensive Spanish 1, Learning Lab
n Intensive Spanish 2, Learning Lab                             only REMOTE                                 Description
   only REMOTE                         Description            n Intensive Spanish 2, Learning Lab
                                                                 only REMOTE                                 Description
ART AND ENRICHMENT COURSES
n Engineering Challenges               Description            ART AND ENRICHMENT COURSES
n Graphical Programming                                      n Engineering Challenges                       Description
  On Campus or REMOTE                  Description            n Graphical Programming
n How To: Teen Beauty                  Description              On Campus or REMOTE                          Description
                                                              n How To: Teen Beauty                          Description
ATHLETIC COURSES
n PCA North Performance Strength                             ATHLETIC COURSES
 and Conditioning Camp                 Description            n PCA North Performance Strength
                                                                and Conditioning Camp                        Description

          Tenth Grade Courses
ACADEMIC COURSES
                                                                               Twelfth Grade Courses
n 10th Grade Summer Reading Camps…                           ACADEMIC COURSES
   On-Campus or REMOTE                 Description            n Algebra 2 Camp                              Description
n Algebra 1 Camp                      Description            n Intensive Spanish 2, Learning Lab
n Intensive Spanish 1, Learning Lab                             only   REMOTE                               Description
   only REMOTE                         Description
                                                              ART AND ENRICHMENT COURSES
n Intensive Spanish 2, Learning Lab
                                                              n Engineering Challenges                       Description
   only REMOTE                         Description
                                                              n Graphical Programming

ART AND ENRICHMENT COURSES
                                                                On-Campus or        REMOTE                   Description

n Engineering Challenges               Description            ATHLETIC COURSES
n Graphical Programming                                      n PCA North Performance Strength
 On Campus or     REMOTE               Description              and Conditioning Camp                        Description
n How To: Teen Beauty                  Description

ATHLETIC COURSES
n PCA North Performance Strength
 and Conditioning Camp                 Description

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Lower School                                                                      Course Calendar: Week At A Glance
This is a quick overview of all Summers at Prestonwood courses listed by date and grade level. This is an interactive PDF. In this
calendar, please click on the Register link to be directed to the registration page or the Description link to read about the camp.

  JUNE 6 - 11                                                       n Academics          n Arts & Enrichment          n Church     n Athletics      n PSO
                                                                                                   ENTERING GRADE                        EARLY
  COURSE NAME (Alphabetical)                        DATES                     TIME                                            ROOM                   FEE
                                                                                                      FALL 2021                           FEE
  n Camp Renegade: Completed 1st                                                                                            Lakeview
                                                                    June 6 - 2:00 p.m. through
     through 3rd (Overnight Camp)                 June 6 - 8                                             2nd - 4th            Camp in     $200      $230
                                                                       June 8 - 7:00 p.m.
     Description | Register                                                                                                 Waxahachie

  n Camp Renegade: Completed 4th                                                                                            Lakeview
                                                                    June 6 - 2:00 p.m. through
     through 6th (Overnight Camp)                 June 6 - 10                                            5th - 7th            Camp in     $350      $380
                                                                       June 10 - 7:00 p.m.
     Description | Register                                                                                                 Waxahachie

  JUNE 14 - 18                                                      n Academics          n Arts & Enrichment          n Church     n Athletics      n PSO
                                                                                                   ENTERING GRADE                        EARLY
  COURSE NAME (Alphabetical)                        DATES                     TIME                                            ROOM                   FEE
                                                                                                      FALL 2021                           FEE

  n Mad Scientist Camp, Session I
                                                 June 14 - 18            8:30 - 11:00 a.m.               3rd - 5th              C128      $300      $330
     Description | Register

  n Mad Scientist Camp, Session II
                                                 June 14 - 18            1:00 - 3:30 p.m.                5th - 8th              C128      $300      $330
     Description | Register

  n Moms Beginner Cookie
     Decorating Class                              June 17               6:00 - 9:00 p.m.                 Moms                  C125      $65        $95
     Description | Register

  JUNE 21 - 25                                                     n Academics         n Arts & Enrichment           n Church     n Athletics    n PSOs
                                                                                                   ENTERING GRADE                        EARLY
  COURSE NAME (Alphabetical)                        DATES                     TIME                                            ROOM                   FEE
                                                                                                      FALL 2021                           FEE

  n American Girl® Camp
                                                 June 21 - 25            1:00 - 4:00 p.m.               PK5 - 4th             201/203     $225      $255
     Description | Register
                                                                         9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
  n ‘Adventure Week’ Vacation Bible School                                                                                   Room
                                                 June 21 - 24                   OR                Age 4 (by June 1) - 7th                 Free      Free
     Description | Register                                                                                                   Varies
                                                                         5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
  n Lunch Bridge, North Session I
                                                 June 21 - 25           Noon - 1:00 p.m.                PK5 - 4th             201/203     $25        $35
     Description | Register

  n PSO North Basketball Camp (Boys/Girls)
                                                 June 21 - 24            1:00 - 4:30 p.m.                 K - 6th           North Gym     $150      $150
    Description | Register

  JUNE 28 - JULY 2                                                 n Academics          n Arts & Enrichment          n Church      n Athletics   n PSO
                                                                                                   ENTERING GRADE                        EARLY
  COURSE NAME (Alphabetical)                        DATES                     TIME                                            ROOM                   FEE
                                                                                                      FALL 2021                           FEE

  n Moon Exploration Adventure, Session I
                                                June 28 - July 2        8:30 a.m. - Noon                 3rd - 4th              C126      $200      $230
     Description | Register

                                                                                      This is an interactive PDF. Click on a Session to register.
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Lower School                                                                   Course Calendar: Week At A Glance
This is a quick overview of all Summers at Prestonwood courses listed by date and grade level. This is an interactive PDF. In this
calendar, please click on the Register link to be directed to the registration page or the Description link to read about the camp.

  JULY 12 - 16                                                   n Academics        n Arts & Enrichment          n Church     n Athletics    n PSO
                                                                                               ENTERING GRADE                        EARLY
  COURSE NAME (Alphabetical)                        DATES                  TIME                                         ROOM                    FEE
                                                                                                  FALL 2021                           FEE
  n Not So Dangerous Camp for Boys
                                                  July 12 - 15       8:30 a.m. - Noon                3rd - 8th          Library       $250      $280
     Description | Register

  n PCA Basketball North Camp –
    (Boys/ Girls)                                 July 12 - 15       9:00 a.m. - Noon                K - 5th           North Gym      $150      $180
    Description | Register

  n Proverbs 31 Camp
                                                  July 12 - 15       12:30 - 4:00 p.m.               3rd - 8th          Library       $200      $230
     Description | Register

  n Sky Ranch
                                                  July 12 - 16      9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.            K - 4th           Kid Zone       $280      $280
     Description | Register

  JULY 19 - 23                                                   n Academics        n Arts & Enrichment          n Church     n Athletics    n PSO
                                                                                               ENTERING GRADE                        EARLY
  COURSE NAME (Alphabetical)                        DATES                  TIME                                         ROOM                    FEE
                                                                                                  FALL 2021                           FEE

  n Little Lions Cheer Camp                                                                                           Kidzone/
                                                  July 19 - 22       9:00 a.m. - Noon               PK5 - 4th                         $175      $205
    Description | Register                                                                                             201/203

  JULY 26 - 30                                                   n Academics        n Arts & Enrichment          n Church     n Athletics    n PSO

                                                                                               ENTERING GRADE                        EARLY
  COURSE NAME (Alphabetical)                        DATES                  TIME                                         ROOM                    FEE
                                                                                                  FALL 2021                           FEE

  n ABC Bootcamp
                                                  July 26 - 30       9:00 a.m. - Noon                PK4 - K          A114 & A116     $150      $180
     Description | Register

  n Lunch Bridge, North Session II
                                                  July 26 - 30       Noon - 1:00 p.m.               PK5 - 4th               A114      $25       $35
     Description | Register

  n Rookies Camp, Session I                                                                                           PCA North
                                                  July 26 - 30        1:00 - 4:00 p.m.               PK5 - K                          $170      $200
    Description | Register                                                                                               Gym

                                                                                  This is an interactive PDF. Click on a Session to register.
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Lower School                                                                  This is an interactive PDF. In this description section please
                                                                              click on the Register link to be directed to the registration
                                                                              page or the Calendar link to see the dates and times.
 Academics

ABC Boot Camp, Session I                                                        Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
                                                                                Becky Knight, Pre-K Teacher
Students will refresh and review their letters, sounds and continue
                                                                                rknight@prestonwoodchristian.org
their fine motor development through fun daily themes, play and
                                                                                Tory Landis, Pre-K Teacher
hands-on activities each day. Mornings will focus on letters/sounds
                                                                                tmorris@prestonwoodchristian.org
and fine motor skills while the afternoons will include STEM activities.
Themes for the week will include: • Camping • Zoo Animals
• Summer Fun/Water World • Community Helpers
• Princesses & Superheroes
     Calendar | Register

End of Lower School Academics Courses

 Arts & Enrichment                             Alphabetical by title.

American Girl® Camp                                                        Moms Beginner Cookie Decorating Class
Come learn about history through the eyes of the American Girl    ®
                                                                           This private, in-person class is perfect for those who would like to be
dolls. You will get to experience what it was like to live during The      introduced to the world of royal icing cookies. This class is tailored
Great Depression, WWII, the 1800’s and the 1980’s. We will hear            for people who have never touched a piping bag or someone who
stories, taste foods and make crafts that were popular during these        has tried but has been frustrated by cookie decorating. All materials
eras. You will also get to play with many different American Girl          and sample cookies and treats will be provided so just bring yourself!
accessories. The best part will be Friday. Depending on the social         Learn about (and get a copy of) Grays Cookie Jar royal icing recipe!
distancing rules in June, we will either go to the Bistro (located at      • Learn to pipe with tipless piping bags
the Galleria Mall) for brunch or we will have a fashion show at camp.      • Learn wet-wet technique (polka dots, stripes, pulling
So bring your doll (doesn’t have to be an American Girl) and get             scribe through)
ready to have a blast learning about the past. Plus, you can add an        • Learn how to work icing layers for different effects
optional Lunch Bridge to your camper’s experience.
                                                                           You will go home with five decorated sugar cookies, a copy of our
     Calendar | Register                                                   icing recipes, plus a little swag bag.
     Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:                                  Calendar | Register
     Angie King, Kindergarten Teacher
                                                                                Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
     aking@prestonwoodchristian.org
                                                                                Megan Rogers, Director of Alumni Relations
                                                                                mrogers@prestonwoodchristian.org
Mad Scientist, Session I
Do you like to shake a bottle of soda and then open it to see it           Moon Exploration Adventure, Session I
explode? Do you like creating things? Are you interested in science?
                                                                           NASA is headed back to the moon! They need a group of creative
Then this class is for you! We are going to do a variety of science
                                                                           astronaut-engineers to build a new vehicle that will be used to help
experiments (and talk about the science behind them) throughout
                                                                           them collect materials, build structures and move items around.
the week. So put on some play clothes and get ready to make
                                                                           Your astronaut-engineer will implement their own design of a vehicle
science happen!
                                                                           using the Lego Mindstorm Robot. They will be exposed to the
     Calendar | Register                                                   Engineering Design principles as they demonstrate that their
     Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:                             design can meet the needs for the crew on the moon. At the end
     Sandy Gammenthaler, Upper School Math & Science Teacher               of the week, parents will be invited to attend a demonstration of
     sgammenthaler@prestonwoodchristian.org                                their designs.
                                                                                Calendar | Register
Mad Scientist, Session II                                                       Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
See Session I description                                                       Mrs. Susan Zebe, Technology Instructor
                                                                                szebe@prestonwoodchristian.org
     Calendar | Register

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Lower School                                                                     This is an interactive PDF. In this description section please
                                                                                 click on the Register link to be directed to the registration
                                                                                 page or the Calendar link to see the dates and times.
 Arts & Enrichment                             Alphabetical by title.

Not So Dangerous Camp for Boys                                                 lasagna, salad, and dessert! We’ll also begin designing custom
                                                                               painted PCA spirit shoes (students provide a pair of white sneakers
Come and learn a variety of survival skills that every boy should
                                                                               or canvas flats to paint). Shoes can be worn on spirit days or just
know…how to use a compass, build a fire, shoot a bow and arrow
                                                                               for fun!
and more! We’ll talk about what it means to be a man of God and
learn more about surviving the wilderness of life!                           • Day 3: She makes: created in the image of a creative God: On day
                                                                                three, girls will focus on creating just for fun! We’ll learn to tie-dye
• Day 1: Survival Your son will learn basic tracking skills featuring
                                                                                (students clothing item of choice) and continue working on spirit
   GPS and compass navigation. After finding supplies for their lunch,
                                                                                shoes.
   they’ll learn to build a fire and cook it! Menu: hot dogs and s’mores
• Day 2: Makers Space As men created in the image of a creative             • Day 4: Seeking godly beauty: makeup, modesty and where our
   God, your son will spend this day tapping into their creative skills!        value is found. Girls will learn the basics of how to wear makeup at
   We’ll make bottle rockets, PVC bow and arrows and more!                      an age appropriate level for tweens. All craft projects will also be
• Day 3: Iron Sharpens Iron – What does it mean to be a good                   wrapped up on this day!
   friend and work in a team? This scavenger hunt day will utilize skills          Calendar | Register
   learned in day one and add additional skills like knot tying, sewing
                                                                                   Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
   and paracord bracelets/keychains.
                                                                                   Elaina Esty, Administrative Assistant MS/US
• Day 4: Servant Leadership Learning to serve their families, your
                                                                                   eesty@prestonwoodchristian.org
   son will learn basic cooking skills and bring home a full dinner to
   cook at home! Parents, you’re off dinner duty! Menu: lasagna,
   salad and dessert.                                                        Sky Ranch
     Calendar | Register                                                     This summer, LAUNCH your child into all the fun, discovery and
                                                                             growth of Sky Ranch Christian Camps with an extraordinary day
     Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
                                                                             camp experience at Prestonwood. Sky Ranch’s staff of trained
     Elaina Esty, Administrative Assistant MS/US
                                                                             Christian counselors will interact with your child in a week of
     eesty@prestonwoodchristian.org
                                                                             purposeful play. Each day will include six separate activities to
                                                                             provide a variety of new experiences for your child. Giant inflatables,
Proverbs 31 Camp                                                             crazy sports with a camp twist, arts and crafts, team-building games,
In this camp, girls will learn to embrace their God-given creativity,        Bible exploration and tons of creative fun will leave your child
learn about the true meaning of beauty and learn more about                  begging for a camp experience all summer long. Camps will meet
growing into women of God!                                                   at the PCA Lower School.
                                                                                   Calendar | Register
• Day 1: She works with eager hands and provides for the poor: Girls
   will learn to crochet and begin a project for herself (scarf) as well           PCA Liaison: Regina Bergeron, Director of Summer Programs
   as create a baby blanket to donate to the Prestonwood Pregnancy                 rbergeron@prestonwoodchristian.org
   Center (fleece tie blankets).
• Day 2: She provides food for her family: Girls will learn to prepare
   a dinner for their family and bring home a complete dinner of             End of Lower School Arts and Enrichment Courses

 PSO Camps

PSO Basketball Camp (Girls/Boys)                                                   Calendar | Register
VBS Week - Plano Campus                                                      	Code: Follow us on Twitter @PSOsports and Instragram
This PSO basketball camp is designed for players of any ability level.         @PSOsports to watch for discount codes.
Camp instruction includes ball handling, shooting form, defense,                   PSO Contact:
passing, screening, individual offense, offensive concepts, as well as             Jeff Clarkson, Director of PSO Basketball/
fun games of 1-on-1, 2-on-2, 3-on-3, 4-on-4, 5-on-5 and many other fun             PCA Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
games that teach players a variety of basketball concepts. Campers                 jeffclarkson@prestonwood.org
will get a t-shirt and a basketball along with daily prizes that they will
compete for. Parents of those also signed up for Vacation Bible School
through Prestonwood Baptist Church can drop children off for VBS in
the morning and pick them up from Basketball Camp in the afternoon.          End of Lower School PSO Camps
Please send them with a lunch, and we will handle the rest!

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Lower School                                                                     This is an interactive PDF. In this description section please
                                                                                 click on the Register link to be directed to the registration
                                                                                 page or the Calendar link to see the dates and times.
  Athletics                 Alphabetical by title.

Little Lions Cheer Camp                                                       PCA North Basketball Camp
Bring your little Lion for a fun week of cheerleading! Your child will        The PCA coaching staff and players will teach campers the
not only learn chants and cheers but will also make crafts, learn a           fundamentals of the game. Players will develop a love for the game
little tumbling and make some new friends. Two of our very own                in a positive and fun environment where they will learn passing,
PCA North Cheerleaders will be here to teach and encourage your               shooting, dribbling and defensive skills through scrimmaging, drills
child. If that wasn’t enough, your little Lion will participate in the very   and games.
first PCA North Pep Rally of the 2021-22 school year. If you have                  Calendar | Register
not attended one of these famous pep rallies, then you are in for
                                                                                   Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
a treat. Cost will include a t-shirt and bow that will be worn the
                                                                                   Jeff Clarkson, Head Boys Basketball Coach
day of the pep rally.
                                                                                   jclarkson@prestonwoodchristian.org
      Calendar | Register
      Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:                               Rookies Camp, Session I
      Angie King, Kindergarten Teacher
                                                                              This camp will offer skills in indoor soccer, basketball, throwing,
      aking@prestonwoodchristian.org
                                                                              and much more. Kids will play a variety of games that they can
                                                                              take home and play at all times. The kids will practice locomotor
                                                                              skills with hula hoops, hand-eye coordination with paddles and
                                                                              balloons and listening skills with parachutes. In addition, kids will
                                                                              learn to memorize scripture in a fun way. Perfect camp for learning
                                                                              sportsmanship while having non-stop fun!
                                                                                   Calendar | Register
                                                                                   Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
                                                                                   Felix Rodriguez, Lower School P.E. Teacher
End of Lower School Athletic Courses                                               frodriguez@prestonwoodchristian.org

  Prestonwood Baptist Church Camps

“Adventure Week” Vacation Bible School                                        Camp Renegade: Completed 1st-3rd Grade
This is not your momma’s VBS—and it will look different this year.            (Overnight Camp)
We’ll offer Vacation Bible School in the morning and in the evening           An incredible three-day camp with some of your best friends!
for limited size classes and amazing fabulous Bible study fun and             Indoor and outdoor pool including sports, zip lines, climbing wall,
activities. You choose what time is best for your family! For kids age        amazing Bible study and worship. There will be theme nights and
3 year-olds (by 6-1-2021) through 6th Grade (completed). Don’t miss           much more! Registration begins February 28.
the fun at Adventure Week at Prestonwood! Registration begins
                                                                                   Calendar | Register
February 28.
                                                                              	Contact Person: D’Anna Shuler, Children’s Events Coordinator
      Calendar | Register                                                       dshuler@prestonwood.org
      Contact Person:
      Teresa Harris, Children’s Ministry Associate Director                   Camp Renegade: Completed 4th-6th Grade
      tharris@prestonwood.org                                                 (Overnight Camp)
                                                                              An incredible five-day camp with other amazing preteens at
                                                                              Lakeview Camp in Waxahachie! Crazy fun on water and on land—
                                                                              blob, zippiness, trapeze swings, paddle boards, black light dodgeball,
                                                                              paintball, indoor and outdoor pool and so much more! Worship led
                                                                              by Caitie Hurst and Band and amazing Bible study and worship!
                                                                              Registration begins February 28.
                                                                                   Calendar | Register
                                                                              	Contact Person: D’Anna Shuler, Children’s Events Coordinator
End of Lower School Prestonwood Baptist Church Camps                            dshuler@prestonwood.org

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Middle School                                                                      Course Calendar: Week At A Glance
This is a quick overview of all Summers at Prestonwood courses listed by date and grade level. This is an interactive PDF. In this
calendar, please click on the Register link to be directed to the registration page or the Description link to read about the camp.

  JUNE 6 - 11                                                      n Academics          n Arts & Enrichment          n Church     n Athletics       n PSO
                                                                                                  ENTERING GRADE                           EARLY
  COURSE NAME (Alphabetical)                        DATES                     TIME                                            ROOM                    FEE
                                                                                                     FALL 2021                              FEE
  n Camp Renegade: Completed 4th                                                                                            Lakeview
                                                                    June 6 - 2:00 p.m. through
     through 6th (Overnight Camp)                 June 6 - 10                                            5th - 7th            Camp in      $350      $380
                                                                       June 10 - 7:00 p.m.
     Description | Register                                                                                                 Waxahachie
  n PCA North Performance Strength                                                                                         North Weight
     and Conditioning Camp, Session II            June 8 - 10                                                               Room, Gym 2
                                                                         9:45 - 11:15 a.m.               5th - 8th                         $275      $305
     (Week 1 of 6)                               (Week 1 of 6)                                                              and Outdoor
     Description | Register                                                                                                    Fields

  JUNE 14 - 18                                                     n Academics           n Arts & Enrichment         n Church      n Athletics      n PSO
                                                                                                  ENTERING GRADE                           EARLY
  COURSE NAME (Alphabetical)                        DATES                     TIME                                            ROOM                    FEE
                                                                                                     FALL 2021                              FEE
  n Mad Scientist Camp, Session I
                                                  June 14 - 18           8:30 - 11:00 a.m.               3rd - 5th              C128       $300      $330
     Description | Register

  n Mad Scientist Camp, Session II
                                                  June 14 - 18            1:00 - 3:30 p.m.               5th - 8th              C128       $300      $330
     Description | Register

  n Moms Beginner Cookie
     Decorating Class                               June 17              6:00 - 9:00 p.m.                 Moms                  C125        $65       $95
     Description | Register
  n PCA North Performance Strength                                                                                         North Weight
     and Conditioning Camp, Session II            June 15 - 17                                                              Room, Gym 2
                                                                         9:45 - 11:15 a.m.               5th - 8th                         $275      $305
     (Week 2 of 6)                               (Week 2 of 6)                                                              and Outdoor
     Description | Register                                                                                                    Fields

  JUNE 21 - 25                                                     n Academics           n Arts & Enrichment         n Church      n Athletics      n PSO
                                                                                                  ENTERING GRADE                           EARLY
  COURSE NAME (Alphabetical)                        DATES                     TIME                                            ROOM                    FEE
                                                                                                     FALL 2021                              FEE
                                                                         9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
  n ‘Adventure Week’ Vacation Bible School                                                                                    Room
                                                  June 21 - 24                  OR                Age 4 (by June 1) - 7th                  Free      Free
     Description | Register                                                                                                    Varies
                                                                         5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
  n Intensive Spanish 1 for credit, only                            9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (online)
     for Learning Lab Students, Session II     June 21 - July 23       10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.           8th - 11th            REMOTE       $1,550    $1,580
      REMOTE Description | Register                                    (Independent work)
  n PCA North Performance Strength                                                                                         North Weight
     and Conditioning Camp, Session II            June 22 - 24                                                              Room, Gym 2
                                                                         9:45 - 11:15 a.m.               5th - 8th                         $275      $305
     (Week 3 of 6)                               (Week 3 of 6)                                                              and Outdoor
     Description | Register                                                                                                    Fields
  n PSO North Basketball Camp (Boys/Girls
                                                  June 21 - 24            1:00 - 4:30 p.m.                K - 6th            North Gym     $150      $150
    Description | Register

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Middle School                                                                    Course Calendar: Week At A Glance
This is a quick overview of all Summers at Prestonwood courses listed by date and grade level. This is an interactive PDF. In this
calendar, please click on the Register link to be directed to the registration page or the Description link to read about the camp.

  JUNE 28 - JULY 2                                                 n Academics          n Arts & Enrichment       n Church      n Athletics       n PSO
                                                                                                 ENTERING GRADE                         EARLY
  COURSE NAME (Alphabetical)                        DATES                    TIME                                         ROOM                    FEE
                                                                                                    FALL 2021                            FEE
  n 5th-6th Grade Introduction to                                                                                         MS
     Hour of Coding                             June 28 - July 2        9:30 - 11:00 a.m.             5th - 6th          Computer       $150      $180
     Description | Register                                                                                              Tech Rm

  n 7th-8th Grade Intro. to Stop Motion                                                                                   MS
     Animation                                  June 28 - July 2        12:30 - 2:30 p.m.             7th - 8th          Computer       $170      $200
     Description | Register                                                                                              Tech Rm

  n Moon Exploration Adventure,
     Session II                                 June 28 - July 2        1:00 - 3:30 p.m.              6th - 7th            C126         $250      $280
     Description | Register

  n PCA North Football Camp Middle Sch.                                                                                  North
                                                June 28 - July 1        8:30 - 10:00 am.              6th - 8th                         $100      $130
    Description | Register                                                                                             Football Field

  n Volleyball: PCA North All Skills Camp                                                                              PCA North
                                                June 28 - July 1       9:00 a.m. - Noon               6th - 8th                         $125      $155
    Description | Register                                                                                                Gym

  JULY 5 - 9                                                       n Academics         n Arts & Enrichment        n Church     n Athletics      n PSO
                                                                                                 ENTERING GRADE                         EARLY
  COURSE NAME (Alphabetical)                        DATES                    TIME                                         ROOM                    FEE
                                                                                                    FALL 2021                            FEE
  n 5th Grade Summer Reading Camp
                                                   July 6 - 9           8:00 - 10:00 a.m.                5th              Library       $125      $155
     Description | Register

  n 6th Grade Summer Reading Camp
                                                   July 6 - 9        10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.             6th              Library       $125      $155
     Description | Register

  n 7th Grade Summer Reading Camp
                                                   July 6 - 9           1:00 - 2:30 p.m.                 7th              Library       $125      $155
     Description | Register

  n 8th Grade Summer Reading Camp
                                                   July 6 - 9           2:45 - 5:00 p.m.                 8th              Library       $125      $155
     Description | Register

  n PCA North Performance Strength                                                                                    North Weight
     and Conditioning Camp, Session II             July 6 - 8                                                          Room, Gym 2
                                                                        9:45 - 11:15 a.m.             5th - 8th                         $275      $305
     (Week 4 of 6)                               (Week 4 of 6)                                                         and Outdoor
     Description | Register                                                                                               Fields

                                                                                    This is an interactive PDF. Click on a Session to register.
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Middle School                                                                  Course Calendar: Week At A Glance
This is a quick overview of all Summers at Prestonwood courses listed by date and grade level. This is an interactive PDF. In this
calendar, please click on the Register link to be directed to the registration page or the Description link to read about the camp.

  JULY 12 - 15                                                   n Academics        n Arts & Enrichment        n Church    n Athletics       n PSO
                                                                                              ENTERING GRADE                         EARLY
  COURSE NAME (Alphabetical)                        DATES                  TIME                                        ROOM                   FEE
                                                                                                 FALL 2021                            FEE
  n 5th Grade Summer Reading Camp
                                                  July 12 - 14        8:00 - 10:00 a.m.              5th              REMOTE         $100     $130
      REMOTE Description | Register

  n 6th Grade Summer Reading Camp
                                                  July 12 - 14     10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.           6th              REMOTE         $100     $130
      REMOTE Description | Register

  n 7th Grade Summer Reading Camp
                                                  July 12 - 14        12:30 - 2:00 p.m.              7th              REMOTE         $100     $130
      REMOTE Description | Register

  n 8th Grade Summer Reading Camp
                                                  July 12 - 14        2:15 - 4:30 p.m.               8th              REMOTE         $100     $130
      REMOTE Description | Register

  n How To: Teen Beauty
                                                    July 16       Register for 1-hour slots       8th - 11th           Library        $60     $90
     Description | Register
  n Not So Dangerous Camp for Boys
                                                  July 12 - 15        8:30 a.m. - Noon             3rd - 8th           Library       $250     $280
     Description | Register
  n PCA North Basketball Camp
                                                  July 12 - 15        9:00 a.m. - Noon             K - 5th           North Gym       $150     $180
    (Boys/ Girls) Description | Register
  n PCA North Performance Strength…                                                                                 North Weight
                                                  July 13 - 15
     Camp, Session II (Week 5 of 6)                                   9:45 - 11:15 a.m.            5th - 8th        Room, Gym 2 &    $275     $305
                                                 (Week 5 of 6)
     Description | Register                                                                                         Outdoor Fields
  n Proverbs 31 Camp
                                                  July 12 - 15        12:30 - 4:00 p.m.            3rd - 8th           Library       $200     $230
     Description | Register
  n Wacky Inventions Adventure,
                                                  July 12 - 16        8:30 a.m. - Noon             6th - 7th            B242         $275     $305
     Session I Description | Register
  n Wacky Inventions Adventure,
                                                  July 12 - 16        1:00 - 3:30 p.,m.              8th                B242         $275     $305
     Session II Description | Register

  JULY 19 - 23                                                   n Academics        n Arts & Enrichment        n Church    n Athletics       n PSO
                                                                                              ENTERING GRADE                         EARLY
  COURSE NAME (Alphabetical)                        DATES                  TIME                                        ROOM                   FEE
                                                                                                 FALL 2021                            FEE
  n Graphical Programming
                                                  July 19 - 22        1:00 - 4:00 p.m.            6th - 12th            C127         $275     $305
     Description | Register

  n Graphical Programming    REMOTE
                                                  July 19 - 22        1:00 - 4:00 p.m.            6th - 12th          REMOTE         $275     $305
     Description | Register
  n Engineering Challenges
                                                  July 19 - 22        8:00 - 11:00 a.m.           6th - 12th            U209         $275     $305
     Description | Register

  n PCA North Performance Strength…,                                                                                North Weight
                                                  July 20 - 22
     Session II (Week 6 of 6)                                         9:45 - 11:15 a.m.            5th - 8th        Room, Gym 2 &    $275     $305
                                                 (Week 6 of 6)
     Description | Register                                                                                         Outdoor Fields

  AUG. 2 - 6                                                     n Academics          n Arts & Enrichment      n Church      n Athletics     n PSO
                                                                                              ENTERING GRADE                         EARLY
  COURSE NAME (Alphabetical)                        DATES                  TIME                                        ROOM                   FEE
                                                                                                 FALL 2021                            FEE
  n Desktop Publishing for Beginners
                                                   Aug 2 - 6          1:00 - 3:30 p.m.             5th - 8th            C126         $150     $180
     Description | Register
  n Moon Exploration Adv., Session III
                                                   Aug 2 - 6          8:30 a.m. - Noon               5th                C126         $200     $230
     Description | Register

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Middle School                                                                              This is an interactive PDF. In this description section please
                                                                                           click on the Register link to be directed to the registration
                                                                                           page or the Calendar link to see the dates and times.
 Academics                    Alphabetical by title.

5th Grade Summer Reading Camp                                                       7th Grade Summer Reading Camp                          REMOTE

All students entering 5th Grade are required to read the same book.                 Students have the option to participate virtually. We will read the
Sign them up and watch the stress of a summer assignment melt                       book and complete the assignment in three days. The book and
away! We will spend the week reading the novel and completing the                   assignment printout will be available for pick-up at the North Campus
assignment and will then end the week with the movie! All supplies                  before camp begins. Same instructor as in-person camp.
are included (book, assignment sheets, pencils).                                         Calendar | Register
     Calendar | Register
     Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:                                      8th Grade Summer Reading Camp
     Judy Steen, Librarian                                                          All students entering 8th Grade are required to read the same book.
     jsteen@prestonwoodchristian.org                                                Sign them up for this course and watch the stress of a summer
                                                                                    assignment melt away! We will spend the week reading the novel
5th Grade Summer Reading Camp                              REMOTE                   and completing the assignment and will then end the week with the
Students have the option to participate virtually. We will read the                 movie! All supplies are included (book, assignment sheets, pencils).
book and complete the assignment in three days. The book and                             Calendar | Register
assignment printout will be available for pick up at the North Campus                    Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
before camp begins. Same instructor as in-person camp.                                   Judy Steen, Librarian
     Calendar | Register                                                                 jsteen@prestonwoodchristian.org

6th Grade Summer Reading Camp                                                       8th Grade Summer Reading Camp                          REMOTE

All students entering 6th Grade are required to read the same book.                 Students have the option to participate virtually. We will read the
Sign them up for this course and watch the stress of a summer                       book and complete the assignment in three days. The book and
assignment melt away! We will spend the week reading the novel                      assignment printout will be available for pick-up at the North Campus
and completing the assignment and will then end the week with the                   before camp begins. Same instructor as in-person camp.
movie! All supplies are included (book, assignment sheets, pencils).                     Calendar | Register
     Calendar | Register
     Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:                                      Intensive Spanish 1, Only for Learning Lab
     Judy Steen, Librarian                                                          Students, Session I REMOTE
     jsteen@prestonwoodchristian.org
                                                                                    Credit Course: One Full Credit (2 semesters) Credit Course
                                                                                    Attendance Policies:
6th Grade Summer Reading Camp                              REMOTE
                                                                                    • Students may not miss more than the equivalent of one class day
Students have the option to participate virtually. We will read the                    or credit will not be issued. This includes tardies, leaving early
book and complete the assignment in three days. The book and                           and/or absences.
assignment printout will be available for pick-up at the North Campus               • All summer fees and course requirements must be paid before
before camp begins. Same instructor as in-person camp.                                 credit will be given.
     Calendar | Register                                                            • If the student in the class is not a PCA student, the student needs
                                                                                        to check with their school regarding their transfer of credit policy.
7th Grade Summer Reading Camp                                                       Summer Intensive Spanish 1 provides students with basic Spanish
                                                                                    survival skills that revolve around authentic and real-life scenarios.
All students entering 7th Grade are required to read the same book.
                                                                                    The content includes foundational vocabulary acquisition, question
Sign them up for this course and watch the stress of a summer
                                                                                    words, present tense verb usage and basic sentence structure
assignment melt away! We will spend the week reading the novel
                                                                                    through diverse teaching methods to address different learning
and completing the assignment and will then end the week with the
                                                                                    styles. In addition to the actual study of the language, the course
movie! All supplies are included (book, assignment sheets, pencils).
                                                                                    enriches the student’s knowledge of the culture, history and
     Calendar | Register                                                            geography of the Spanish-speaking world.
     Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:                                           Calendar | Register
     Judy Steen, Librarian
                                                                                         Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
     jsteen@prestonwoodchristian.org
                                           End of Middle School Academics Courses
                                                                                         Dr. Monica Navarro, World Languages Department Chair
                                                                                         and Dual Credit Teacher
                                                                                         mnavarro@prestonwoodchristian.org
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Middle School                                                                    This is an interactive PDF. In this description section please
                                                                                 click on the Register link to be directed to the registration
                                                                                 page or the Calendar link to see the dates and times.
 Arts & Enrichment                             Alphabetical by title.

5th-6th Grade Introduction to Hour of Coding                              Desktop Publishing for Beginners
Have you ever wondered…How are online games made? What                    Through a student’s career they will be expected to produce various
does it take to make your own website? How do online sources              publications. From presentations to newsletters to flyers, they will
collect data? If you have, you want to join us with this self-paced       want to know the different ways they can use the applications
program and learn more about how to draw, make a webpage and              available to them. During this week-long camp students will practice
even create a database all while getting the support of our Library       honing their publishing skills using various Apple® and Google®
Media Specialist, aka, Mrs. Towle. Join your friends and let’s “code”     applications available to them on their school-issued iPads®. Parents
together. Who knows, you may find coding to be a hobby that turns         will be invited to a presentation of the student’s creations on the last
into your future! Give it a try and see…                                  day. This is an excellent opportunity for new PCA students.
     Calendar | Register                                                       Calendar | Register
     Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:                                 Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
     Lucy Towle, Library Media Specialist                                      Mrs. Susan Zebe, Technology Instructor
     ltowle@prestonwoodchristian.org                                           szebe@prestonwoodchristian.org

7th-8th Grade Introduction to                                             Engineering Challenges
Stop Motion Animation                                                     Students will experience what it’s like to work on a team to design
Stop motion is an animated filmmaking technique in which objects          a solution to a problem using scientific knowledge and available
are physically manipulated in small increments between individually       technology. They will work together to meet the defined criteria
photographed frames so that they will appear to exhibit independent       within the limiting constraints, just like real engineers! There
motion or change when the series of frames is played back. Any            will be several challenges throughout the week from a variety of
kind of object can thus be animated, but puppets with movable joints      engineering disciplines with real-life connections.
(puppet animation) or plasticine figures (clay animation or claymation)        Calendar | Register
are most commonly used. Stop motion has occasionally been used
to create the characters for computer games. This course will open             Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
the students to understanding more about stop motion and learn                 David A. Steen, Physics and Engineering Instructor,
techniques on how to add sound effects, music, titles, credits and             US Science Department Head
speech bubbles. They will have access to an extensive library of               dsteen@prestonwoodchristian.org
audio, backgrounds and styles. The goal is for every student to
render at least one story into a MP4 movie. Clay will be provided, but    Graphical Programming
students will have the opportunity to decide their favorite object for
                                                                          Students will gain experience using one of the most popular
their movie.
                                                                          graphical programming software platforms in the world. It is an
     Calendar | Register                                                  industry standard that helps students think through the process
     Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:                            of programming without having to learn a coding language. This
     Lucy Towle, Library Media Specialist                                 course has a proven track record. Every year, students majoring in
     ltowle@prestonwoodchristian.org                                      engineering share how valuable this exposure proves to be. Students
                                                                          will need a laptop and will be sent instructions in advance to install
                                                                          needed software.
                                                                               Calendar | Register
                                                                               Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
                                                                               David A. Steen, Physics and Engineering Instructor,
                                                                               US Science Department Head
                                                                               dsteen@prestonwoodchristian.org

                                                                          Graphical Programming                   REMOTE

                                                                          See On-Campus description.
                                                                               Calendar | Register

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Middle School                                                                This is an interactive PDF. Click on a Session to register.

 Arts & Enrichment                             Alphabetical by title.

How To: Teen Beauty                                                       Moon Exploration Adventure, Session II
With over 20 years of experience as a professional makeup                 NASA is headed back to the moon! They need a group of creative
artist, Mrs. Esty will offer students and their moms a 50-minute          astronaut-engineers to build a new vehicle that will be used to help
personalized makeup lesson. In this 1:1 session, Mrs. Esty will           them collect materials, build structures and move items around.
create a personalized, age-appropriate makeup look with product           Your astronaut-engineer will implement their own design of a vehicle
recommendations for each teen (and mom can join in on the fun             using the Lego Mindstorm Robot. They will be exposed to the
with her own makeup questions!) and teach students to apply               Engineering Design principles as they demonstrate that their
their own makeup! Moms may also sign up for their own individual          design can meet the needs for the crew on the moon. At the end
makeup session if they prefer.                                            of their week, parents will be invited to attend a demonstration of
     Calendar | Register                                                  the designs.

     Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:                                 Calendar | Register
     Elaina Esty, Middle and Upper School Administrative Assistant             Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
     eesty@prestonwoodchristian.org                                            Mrs. Susan Zebe, Technology Instructor
                                                                               szebe@prestonwoodchristian.org
Mad Scientist, Session I
Do you like to shake a bottle of soda and then open it to see it
                                                                          Moon Exploration Adventure, Session III
explode? Do you like creating things? Are you interested in science?      See Session I description
Then this class is for you! We are going to do a variety of science            Calendar | Register
experiments (and talk about the science behind them) throughout
the week. So put on some play clothes, and get ready to make
science happen!                                                           Not So Dangerous Camp for Boys
     Calendar | Register                                                  Come and learn a variety of survival skills that every boy should
                                                                          know…how to use a compass, build a fire, shoot a bow and arrow,
     Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
                                                                          and more! We’ll talk about what it means to be a man of God and
     Sandy Gammenthaler, Upper School Math & Science Teacher
                                                                          learn more about surviving the wilderness of life!
     sgammenthaler@prestonwoodchristian.org
                                                                          • Day 1: Survival – Your son will learn basic tracking skills featuring
                                                                             GPS and compass navigation. After finding supplies for their lunch,
Mad Scientist, Session II                                                    they’ll learn to build a fire and cook it! Menu: hot dogs and s’mores
See Session I description                                                 • Day 2: Makers Space – As men created in the image of a creative
     Calendar | Register                                                     God, your son will spend this day tapping into their creative skills!
                                                                             We’ll make bottle rockets, PVC bow and arrows and more!
Moms Beginner Cookie Decorating Class                                     • Day 3: Iron Sharpens Iron – What does it mean to be a good friend
This private, in-person class is perfect for those who would like to be      and work in a team? This scavenger hunt day will utilize skills
introduced to the world of royal icing cookies. This class is tailored       learned in day one and add additional skills like knot tying, sewing
for people who have never touched a piping bag or someone who                and paracord bracelets/keychains.
has tried but has been frustrated by cookie decorating. All materials     • Day 4: Servant Leadership – Learning to serve their families, your
and sample cookies and treats will be provided so just bring yourself!       son will learn basic cooking skills and bring home a full dinner to
Learn about (and get a copy of) Grays Cookie Jar royal icing recipe!         cook at home! Parents, you’re off dinner duty! Menu: lasagna,
• Learn to pipe with tipless piping bags                                     salad and dessert.
• Learn wet-wet technique (polka dots, stripes, pulling scribe                Calendar | Register
   through)                                                                    Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
• Learn how to work icing layers for different effects                         Elaina Esty, Middle and Upper School Administrative Assistant
You will go home with five decorated sugar cookies, a copy of our              eesty@prestonwoodchristian.org
icing recipes, plus a little swag bag.
     Calendar | Register
     Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
     Megan Rogers, Director of Alumni Relations
     mrogers@prestonwoodchristian.org

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  Arts & Enrichment                                Alphabetical by title.

Proverbs 31 Camp                                                              Wacky Inventions Adventure, Session I
In this camp, girls will learn to embrace their God-given creativity,         Technology is all about inventions and engineering solutions to
learn about the true meaning of beauty and learn more about                   simplify daily tasks in a practical way. The Wacky Inventions
growing into women of God!                                                    Corporation needs your creative engineers to design and prototype
• Day 1: She works with eager hands and provides for the poor: Girls         new inventions. Your inventor will build their own designs that will
   will learn to crochet and begin a project for herself (scarf) as well      be controlled/powered with a BBC Micro:bit. They will be exposed
   as create a baby blanket to donate to the Prestonwood Pregnancy            to the Engineering Design principles as they implement their wacky
   Center (fleece tie blankets).                                              inventions. At the end of the week, parents will be invited to attend a
                                                                              demonstration of their designs.
• Day 2: She provides food for her family: Girls will learn to prepare
   a dinner for their family and bring home a complete dinner of                   Calendar | Register
   lasagna, salad, and dessert! We’ll also begin designing custom                  Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
   painted PCA spirit shoes (students provide a pair of white sneakers             Mrs. Susan Zebe, Technology Instructor
   or canvas flats to paint). Shoes can be worn on spirit days or just             szebe@prestonwoodchristian.org
   for fun!
• Day 3: She makes: created in the image of a creative God: On day           Wacky Inventions Adventure, Session II
   three, girls will focus on creating just for fun! We’ll learn to tie-dye   See Session I description
   (students clothing item of choice) and continue working on spirit
                                                                                   Calendar | Register
   shoes.
• Day 4: Seeking godly beauty: makeup, modesty and where our
   value is found. Girls will learn the basics of how to wear makeup at
   an age-appropriate level for tweens. All craft projects will also be
   wrapped up on this day!
      Calendar | Register
      Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
      Elaina Esty, Middle and Upper School Administrative Assistant
      eesty@prestonwoodchristian.org

End of Middle School Arts and Enrichment Courses

 PSO Camps

PSO Basketball Camp (Girls/Boys)                                                   Calendar | Register
VBS Week - Plano Campus                                                       	Code: Follow us on Twitter @PSOsports and Instragram
This PSO basketball camp is designed for players of any ability level.          @PSOsports to watch for discount codes.
Camp instruction includes ball handling, shooting form, defense,                   PSO Contact:
passing, screening, individual offense, offensive concepts, as well as             Jeff Clarkson, Director of PSO Basketball/
fun games of 1-on-1, 2-on-2, 3-on-3, 4-on-4, 5-on-5 and many other fun             PCA Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
games that teach players a variety of basketball concepts. Campers                 jeffclarkson@prestonwood.org
will get a t-shirt and a basketball along with daily prizes that they will
compete for. Parents of those also signed up for Vacation Bible School
through Prestonwood Baptist Church can drop children off for VBS in
the morning and pick them up from Basketball Camp in the afternoon.
Please send them with a lunch, and we will handle the rest!

End of Middle School PSO Camps

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 Athletics               Alphabetical by title.

PCA North All Skills Volleyball Camp                                      PCA North Performance Strength and
Join us for five days of pass, set and hitting fun. Camp instruction      Conditioning Camp, Session II
includes passing, serving, hitting, digging, setting and blocking. Each   The “Developmental Course” is geared towards our middle-school-
day there will be a focus skill as well as fun games to help your         aged athletes who are starting to grow their love for sports and
young athlete gain confidence in their abilities. Bring your kneepads     training. The focus will be on developing essential movement
and a great attitude.                                                     patterns in the weight room, with an emphasis on building strength
     Calendar | Register                                                  through bodyweight movements. This allows the athletes to
                                                                          continue developing the skills learned during the “Foundational
     Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
                                                                          Course” and apply them in a more structured weight room setting.
     Heather Stewart, Athletic Coordinator, Head Volleyball Coach
                                                                          The goal is to provide the athletes with competency in the weight
     hstewart@prestonwoodchristian.org
                                                                          room and improve overall core strength. As athletes continue to
                                                                          mature, they will have developed proper technique that will allow
PCA North Basketball Camp                                                 them to maximize the benefits from strength training later in
The PCA coaching staff and players will teach campers the funda-          their career. Through the movement training, athletes will acquire
mentals of the game. Players will develop a love for the game in a        movement skills that transfer to their sport. Proper running,
positive and fun environment where they will learn passing, shooting,     jumping, landing, and decelerating mechanics will be emphasized.
dribbling and defensive skills through scrimmaging, drills and games.     Competing in an enthusiastic team environment and continuing
     Calendar | Register                                                  to cultivate character through hard work will always be highlighted.
                                                                          See performancecourse.com for more information.
     Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
     Jeff Clarkson, Head Boys Basketball Coach                                  • Week 1     Calendar | Register for all 6 weeks for one price
     jclarkson@prestonwoodchristian.org                                         • Week 2     Calendar
                                                                                • Week 3     Calendar
PCA North Football Camp                                                         • Week 4     Calendar
                                                                                • Week 5     Calendar
PCA North Football Preseason Camp will teach the fundamentals
                                                                                • Week 6     Calendar
of passing, throwing and catching a football. This four-day camp will
focus on the basic offensive and defensive schemes for six-man                  Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:
football. The athletes will be introduced to training and movement              Stephen Bryant, Performance Coach
drills related to the game. This is a great way to prepare the athlete          sbryant@perfomancecourse.com
for the football season.                                                        PCA North Coach Shawn Purcell, Head Football Coach
                                                                                cpurcell@prestonwoodchristian.org
     Calendar | Register
                                                                                Heather Stewart, Head Volleyball Coach
 Course Instructor & Position Held at PCA:                                      hstewart@prestonwoodchristian.org
 Shawn Purcell; Head Football Coach
 cpurcell@prestonwoodchristian.org
	
 Josiah Isom, MS Bible & History Teacher, Football Coach                    End of Middle School Athletic Courses
 jisom@prestonwoodchristian.org

 Prestonwood Baptist Church Camps

“Adventure Week” Vacation Bible School                                    Camp Renegade: Completed 4th-6th Grade
This is not your momma’s VBS—and it will look different this year.        (Overnight Camp)
We’ll offer Vacation Bible School in the morning and in the evening       An incredible five-day camp with other amazing preteens at
for limited size classes and amazing fabulous Bible study fun and         Lakeview Camp in Waxahachie! Crazy fun on water and on land—
activities. You choose what time is best for your family! For kids        blob, zippiness, trapeze swings, paddle boards, black light dodgeball,
age 3 year-olds (by 6-1-2021) through 6th Grade (completed). Don’t        paintball, indoor and outdoor pool and so much more! Worship led
miss the fun at Adventure Week at Prestonwood! Registration               by Caitie Hurst and Band and amazing Bible study and worship!
begins February 28.                                                       Registration begins February 28.
     Calendar | Register                                                       Calendar | Register
	Contact Person: Teresa Harris, Children’s Ministry Associate            	Contact Person: D’Anna Shuler, Children’s Events Coordinator
  Director, tharris@prestonwood.org                                         dshuler@prestonwood.org

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