Flag Football: Skills and Teamwork

New class for the week of July 22 for students in grades 4 thru 8. 

This new class will help build confidence, promote teamwork and develop a greater understanding of the game and the skills associated with flag football. This class will be held outside in a non-contact environment. There will be scrimmages and on-field experiences in a non-competitive setting. Players will be grouped according to age, size, and ability level. 

Kids Kitchen

Students will learn the importance of following a recipe, measuring of ingredients, kitchen safety, working well with others, nutrition, and preparing different recipes. Students have a hands-on opportunity to learn these practical kitchen skills and terminology. Students will also have the chance to sample dishes that they create in class. 

LEGO Construction

The Lego Construction Challenge is intended for students who may enjoy building with LEGO bricks and who enjoy the challenge to make what they see on the box or use their imagination and create something new. Builders will take on the challenges of building unique vehicles, experimental structures, and awesome LEGO models all while building valuable skills such as teamwork, problem-solving skills, and dexterity.

World of Minecraft

Students will utilize aspects of this popular game to learn to use basic controls, explore new worlds and plan, create and build their own buildings and landmarks as well as using the open world to make their own visions come to life.

Robotics

Kids Drawing

Students will explore various three dimensional materials and methods while learning new drawing skills. Students will focus on still life, portraits, interiors and landscapes from direct observation. All drawing materials are included.

Tabletop Game Design

Have you ever wanted to make your own card game? Young game designers will learn about game mechanics and what makes a game work well, while creating and playtesting their own card games.

NEW: Junior Percussion Ensemble

Who doesn't like to play on a xylophone or hit a drum? In this class, students will learn songs and playing techniques on the xylophone and other percussion instruments. Emphasis will be on how to play in an ensemble and how to work with other students both in playing known songs and how to write their own. Instruments will be provided.

NEW: Kids Poetry

New this summer, Kids Poetry will give students the opportunity to tap into their creative side! Students will work in workshops to develop their poetry skills and have fun while doing so! They will take part in interactive writing prompts and work both independently and with their peers.

Creative Writing

Students will be taking writing to the next level through zany writing prompts, creative writing games, and a week long project of fracturing the ending of a beloved fairy tale of your choosing. This class will bring together all lovers of writing for fun and an imaginative week of creating!

Music Technology

Keyboard Camp

Keyboard camp is an excellent opportunity for students to begin learning the basics of playing piano. Whether they have experience playing or not, they will be able to work at their own pace to learn some techniques to continue playing throughout the rest of the summer. Students will also learn how to play a few basic chords that will help them play a multitude of pop and rock songs!

Zine Creation

Calling all budding journalists and curious kids! This creative multimedia class is for students interested in learning how to create their very own mini-magazine (or "zine"). Creative writers, photographers, visual artists and graphic designers will all have a role to play! Under the guidance of a professional magazine writer, students will select a topic of their choice and research, design, and create their zine while exploring a variety of art forms, including creative writing and journalism, photography, collage, and graphic design. Past topics have included music, sports, poetry, fashion, outer space and more! at the end of our week-long camp, students will showcase their work and take home two copies to share with friends and family.

Guitar Camp

Guitar camp is an opportunity for students to learn the basics of playing guitar or expand on what they already know. Whether they have experience playing or not, they will be able to work at their own pace to learn some techniques to continue playing throughout the rest of the summer. Students will also learn how to play a few basic chords that will help them play a multitude of pop and rock songs!

  *Students should bring their own guitars.  

Digital Photography

Jewelry Making

Welcome jewelry makers! In this class we will design and create all different types of jewelry. Students will be able to create and customize their own bracelets, necklaces, rings, anklets, and more. We will experiment with a variety of materials, allowing students to have freedom with what they make and be able to show their uniqueness and individuality. Each day will focus on a different type of jewelry. Students will have fun, learn how to use their artistic abilities to the best of their ability, and develop jewelry-making skills.

Dance

Students will be provided with multifaceted education from a professionally trained instructor while focusing on technique, diversity, and quality in an atmosphere of fun learning! Students will explore the basics of Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop while also participating in technique and flexibility exercises. Partnered games and activities will also be conducted in order for students to express their unique selves through the art of dance.

Our comprehensive glee club experience will give students the opportunity to sing and dance popular music. Students will sing fun music while learning healthy singing techniques and building musical knowledge. At the conclusion of the last week we will have a showcase to show their new skills!

We are offering three weeks of our Summer Glee Club, each week will focus on different songs/performances.

Fashion Design

Welcome fashion designers! This workshop will cover something new each day related to fashion design. Campers will learn about fashion forecasting and will create mood boards showing fashion predictions. Students will use a croquis (fashion template) to trace and then design their own garments and outfits. Campers will learn about fashion artist Edgar Artis and create mixed media fashion illustrations. They will finish the week making a Trashion accessory!