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Transcript of Summer Session 2014 Catalog
JUNE 16 – JULY 25, 2014 For Boys and Girls
Rising PreK-Grade 12 www.agnesirwin.org/summersession
New facilities • New offerings
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ABOUT SUMMER SESSION
• Students may enroll in individual classes or participate in a full day of specialty programming. See pricing on individual classes throughout the catalog.
• InstructorsincludeAISfaculty,localcertifiedteachers,professionalartists,experiencedcoachesandafewtalentedcollegestudents.Theclasssizeislimitedinordertomeettheindividualneedsofeachstudent.Formostelectives,studentsmayattendanynumberofweeksandtheweeksdonotneedtobeconsecutive(unlessotherwisespecified).
• Mostclassroomsareair-conditioned.Dressiscasual.
• Therearenoparent-teacherconferencesforacademiccourses,butparentsarewelcometocontacttheSummerSessionOfficewithanyquestions.
• AllgraderequirementsforclassesandactivitiesrefertothegradeastudentwillenterinFall2014.
• TherewillbenoclassesonFriday,July4,2014.
• Feesforlatepickupwillbeassessedforstudentswhoarenotpickedup15minutespastthecompletionoftheirscheduledsession.Atthattime,studentswillreturntotheOffice,andlatefeesof$15forevery15minuteslatewillaccrue.
• TheSummerSessionOfficeisstaffedfrom8a.m.to4p.m.,MondaythroughFriday.
• Studentsarepermittedoncampusonlywhentheyareattendingaclass.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PleasecontacttheSummerSessionOfficeMainPhone:610.672.1272•Fax:610.525.8908Email:[email protected]•www.agnesirwin.org/summersession
i2Camp.............................................................3
The Real DealGirls’LeadershipProgram.......................4
CourseGrid...................................................5
Courses,PreK-Grade2............................6
Courses,Grades3-4............................. 8-9
Courses,Grades5-8....................... 10-12
CoursesforCredit,Gr.9-12...............13
Courses,Grades9-12.................... 14-15
SpecialtyCamps.......................................16
SportsClinics..................................... 17-18
RegistrationForm........................... Center
The Agnes Irwin Summer Session admits students of any racial, ethnic, religious, socio-economic and geographic background to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students or the school.
CONTENTS
FULL-DAY PROGRAM SAMPLE SCHEDULE OF ELECTIVE CLASSES
8:30a.m............................................ (CoursesforCreditstartatthistime)
8:30-9:00a.m.............................................................................. Arriveatcamp
9:00a.m....................................................................................................... Activity1
10:30a.m.................................................................................................... Activity2
12:00p.m........................................................................................................... Lunch
12:30p.m.................................................................................................... Activity3
2:00p.m....................................................................................................... Activity4
3:30p.m..........................SummerSessiondayends;laststudentpickup
Pleasenote,ifyou’renotinterestedinpairingupelectivestomakeafullday,youmightchoosetotakeone,twoorthreeelectivesinagivenweek,orsignupforafull-dayspecialtyprogramorhalf-daycourseforcreditorspecialtyprogram.Pleasenotethedifferentpricingforclassesthatmeetmorethan1.5hours.
Newfacilities.Newofferings.TheAgnesIrwinSchool’sSummerSession2014,runningJune16throughJuly25,isaco-educationalprogramforgradesPreK-12,featuringenrichmentcoursesinarts,academics,includingSTEM;andfitness,fullandhalf-dayspecialtyprograms,coursesforcredit,SATandcollegeessaypreparationclasses,andmore.
TUITION AND REFUND POLICY
• Anon-refundabledepositmustbesubmittedforeachstudentwiththeregistrationform.Thisdepositwillbeappliedtothefinaltuitionfee.
Depositsareasfollows:
$145 required for 1-3 electives
$250 required for a full day (4 electives)/full week
$675 required for courses for credit
Full payment required for specialty camps (listed on page 16)
• Full payment for all weeks is expected by Friday, May 23, 2014.
• Afulldayofclasses(fourchosenelectives)costs$550,whichreflectsa$30 discount.
• No weeks will be prorated; however, tuition for the week of June 30 will be discounted, as this will be a four-day week due to the July 4 holiday. NoclasseswillmeetonJuly4,andtheSummerSessionOfficewillbeclosed.(Eachelectivecoursewillbe$125insteadof$145forthatweekonly.Courseforcreditpricingthatweekisnotprorated.)
• AfterJune2,wewillnotrefundpaymentsforclasschangesorabsencesduetoachangeinplans,familyvacationorillness.Makeupclassescanbearranged.
• Ifinsufficientenrollmentrequiresthecancellationofacourse,alldepositsandfeesassociatedwiththatcoursewillberefunded.Cancellationofacoursemayoccurtheweekpriortothebeginningofthatcourseduetolowenrollment.
LUNCH POLICY
Ournewstate-of-the-artcafeteria,knownastheStudentLifeCenter,willbeopenforlunchduringSummerSession.Studentsmaybringintheirownbrownbaglunchesorsignupforaweeklymealplan(fivedayminimum).Thecostofalunchwillbe$8.00adayandwillincludeadrink,ahotmealorsandwich,andadessert.Alacarteitemswillbeavailableandmayincludeyogurt,drinksandcarrotsticks.Therearevendingmachinesoncampusforcoldbeveragesandadditionalsnacks.
GeneralInformation
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A SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS TO
iNVENT & iNSPIRE
Challenges of Engineering
Genetics, DNA & The Human Body
The Science of Smart Cities
Robotics & Electronics
Time, Space & Other Dimensions
Our Transforming World
CAMP TOPICSi2 CAMP QUICK FACTS
• Individual one-week sessions: June 23 - July 25
• Rising 5th-8th graders
• Fun, hands-on, STEM-based material not
traditionally seen in school
• Courses developed by the world's leading • Courses developed by the world's leading
STEM organizations
• Three teachers per class
• Guest talks by astronauts, engineers &
entrepreneurs, with exciting field trips & more
• 9am-4pm, early drop-off & late pickup available
• $750 per session (two-week minimum,
lunch included)lunch included)
Extract and analyze your own DNA
Create an interactive friendly monster
Explore the world of nanotechnology
Build working solar ovens and wind turbines
Program and build robots
Plan a moon colony and more!
THIS SUMMER
OUR MISSIONi2 Camp has been developed with the goal i2 Camp has been developed with the goal of engaging middle school children in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). We're excited to partner with The Agnes Irwin School and bring our program to the Philadelphia area this summer, only at AIS.
CURRICULUM DEVELOPED BYOver 20 of the world’s leading STEM organizations
[email protected] 917-886-1669
C A M P
FOR MORE INFO & ENROLLMENT PLEASE VISIT:
W W W. i 2 C A M P.O RG3
The Real Deal Girls’ Leadership ProgramTHE REAL DEAL 2014 IS HERE!
July14-July18(WK5) $600/Monday-FridayGirlsonly,grades7-9 9a.m.–4:30p.m.
Buildingonthesuccessofthefall’sLeading for Changeleadershipconference,theCenterfortheAdvancementofGirlsisproudtopresentforathirdyearThe Real DealsummerleadershipprogramatTheAgnesIrwinSchool.Thisweeklongdaycampforgirlsenteringgrades7-9isdesignedtoencouragegirlstodiscovertheirpotentialasleaders,bothinsideandoutsideofschool.Theprogramwillincludethefollowingfeaturedsessions:
Empowerment & Leadership Camperswillengageinawidearrayoffun,interactiveactivitiestailoredtobringouttheirstrengthsandtorealizetheiruniqueabilitiesasstrong,capablegirls.Throughouttheweek,theseyoungwomenwilllearntheskillsandtraitsnecessarytoleadeffectivelywhileuncoveringtheessenceofwhotheyareasleaders.
Problem-solving & Team-building skills Eachday,ateamoftrainedfacultywillrevealtheday’stheme,whatwecallthe“realdeal,”tothegirlsbeforetheyparticipateinavarietyofskill-buildingworkshopswiththeirpeersinwhichtheywillcollaborativelyresearchandsolvehypotheticalproblems.
Special Guest Speakers & Workshops WeareexcitedtowelcomeClarice and Maxine Bailey,foundersoftheGirlsJusticeLeague,whowillspeakabouthowtostarta“movement.”TheRealDealwillalsofeatureColleen Baratka,achildpsychologist,whowillconductafun
workshopusingdramatizationtoillustrateconceptsofwellnessandself-esteem.Dr. Loretta Sweet Jemmott,aprofessorfromUniversityofPennsylvania,willtalktocampersabouthowtodevelopgumptioninaworkshoptitled“HowtogetyourROARon.”
Signupnowtoofferyourdaughterachancetohoneherleadershipandempowermentskills.Shewillcarrytheselessonsbackintotheclassroomandtherealworld!
ToregisterorformoreinformationaboutTheRealDealvisitwww.advancinggirls.organdlookunderPrograms and [email protected].
Note: Program is limited to no more than 30 students.
Real girls. Real voices. Real impact.
An Initiative of
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Colleen Baratka engages students in a workshop on self-esteem.Real Deal girls practicing team-building skills.
Formoreinformationregardingpricesandweeksavailablefortheelectiveslistedinthisgrid,pleaserefertothecoursedescriptionsonpages6-15.Pleasenotethati2Camp(page3),TheRealDeal(page4),SpecialtyCamps(page16)andSportsClinics(page17-18)arenotlistedonthisgrid.
Grades PreK-29 - 10:30 a.m.Camp Little Owl (PreK -K) Camp Wise Owl (Gr. 1-2)
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Camp Little Owl (PreK -K) Camp Wise Owl (Gr. 1-2)
12:30 - 2 p.m.I Dig Dinosaurs (Gr. K-2) Kids in Motion (Gr. K-2) Krafty Kids (Gr. K-2)
2 - 3:30 p.m.Crafts, Cooks, and Books (Gr. K-2) Tumbling (Gr. K -2)
Grades 3-4 9 - 10:30 a.m.Author Exploration Camp Clever Owl Clay Workshop Jiu Jitsu
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Camp Clever Owl Candy Science Creative Writing LEGO: WeDo® Robotics
12:30 - 2 p.m.Cartoon Drawing & Painting Scrapbooking Tynker Young Inventors
2 - 3:30 p.m.Cookie Factory Sports Sampler
Grades 5-8 9 - 10:30 a.m.Cartoon Drawing & Painting Creative Writing Garage Band LEGO® Robotics Web Design & Flash Animation
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Animation Workshop Board Game Design Clay Workshop Jiu Jitsu Math Review Photography: Digital
12:30 - 2 p.m.Babysitting Collage Culinary Skills 1 Pottery: Sculpture
2 - 3:30 p.m.Improv Mac Attack
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*Runs until 12 p.m.
Grades 9-12 8:30 - 9 a.m.Algebra IA (Gr. 7-9) Algebra IB (Gr. 7-9) Biology Chemistry Geometry Physics Algebra I Readiness (WK 4-6)
9 - 10:30 a.m.Algebra IA cont. Algebra IB cont. Biology cont. Chemistry cont. Geometry cont. Physics cont. Algebra I Readiness (WK 4-6) cont.
SAT Critical Reading & Writing (WK 4-6)
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Algebra IA cont. Algebra IB cont. Biology cont. Chemistry cont. Geometry cont. Physics cont. Algebra II Readiness (WK 4-6)
SAT Math Skills Review (WK 4-6)*
WritingforHighSchool*
12:30 - 2 p.m.Photography: Digital
2 - 3:30 p.m.Graphic Novels, Picture Books & Painting Wheel Thrown Pottery
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CourseDescriptions,PreK-Grade2
CAMP LITTLE OWL June16-July25 (WK1-6) $300/weekGradesPreK-K 9a.m.–12p.m.
CampLittleOwlisanintroductoryprogramdesignedtoofferyoungchildrenanexcitingfirstexperienceatsummercamp.HousedintheLowerSchool,CampLittleOwlmakesuseofthePreKclassroom,thePreKplaygroundandthecomfortandsafetyoftheschool’scampus.Teachersandyouthcounselorsplanandsupervisedailyactivitiesaroundweeklythemes,suchasPiratesandPrincesses,AnAllAmericanFourthofJuly,BugsandButterflies,CircusFun,WayOutWest,OceanAdventuresandmuchmore.Openingcirclebeginstheday,withtimeforannouncements,songsandcampcheers.Dailyprogramactivitiesincludecampgames,outdoorexperiences,grouptime,artsandcrafts,snackandcooking,andwaterplay.OurstudentscanalsolookforwardtoWaterWednesdays,adaytheybringinbathingsuitsandtowelstoplayoutsidewithawatersprinkler!Note: Campers may stay for lunch from 12 – 12:30 p.m. each day. Camp Little Owl welcomes boys and girls who will be four or five by August 31, 2014.
CAMP WISE OWL June16-July25 (Wk1-6) $300/weekGrades1-2 9a.m.–12p.m.
Thisthree-hourclassisdesignedwithincomingfirstandsecondgradersinmind.WetakeitupanotchfromCampLittleOwlaschildrenarenowreadyforthenextleveloffunandlearning.Adifferentcountryisintroducedeachweek,andweexploremusic,artsandstoriesaboutthatculture.Thecurriculumintroducessomereadingandwriting,aswellaspracticewithsomebasicmathskillsappropriateforthisagegroup.Thisclassisablendofimaginationandhands-onworkinastructuredandcaringenvironment.
CRAFTS, COOKS, AND BOOKSJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGradesK-2 2–3:30p.m.Thisclasswillconnectchildren’sbookswithcookingandcrafts.First,youwillreadanddiscussaselectedchildren’sbook.Thenasagroup,youwillincorporatehands-oncookingactivitiesandcraftsrelatedtothethemeofthebook.Cookinghelpschildrenpracticetheirmathskillsandmakepredictionsaboutwhatisgoingtohappennext.Craftsallowchildrentousetheirknowledgeofthebookandgivethemanoutletfortheircreativity.
I DIG DINOSAURSJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGradesK-2 12:30–2p.m.Let’sgobackinhistorytostudysomeofthebiggestanimalsofalltime!Whichdinosaurwasthelargest?Whichonescouldfly?Whichoneshadthemosthornsorthebiggestappetites?Readaboutandtalkaboutthesecreaturesthatroamedtheearthandlearnaboutthefossilsleftbehind.You’llenjoydinosaurgames,songs,wordsearches,stories,model-makingandmore.
KIDS IN MOTIONJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGradesK-2 12:30–2p.m.Thisclassisdesignedtopromotehealthy,strongandactivekids.Bystretching,jumpingrope,dancingandplayingmovementgames,kidslearntomovetheirbodies.Throughmusicandawiderangeofactivities,kidscometounderstandthatfitnesscanbefun.
KRAFTY KIDSJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGradesK-2 12:30–2p.m.Studentswillworkwithartmaterialsrangingfrompaintsandpaperplatestopipecleanersandpopsiclesticks!Creativitywillbetheprimaryfocusofthisclass,butstudentswillalsodeveloplisteningandorganizationskillsastheyproduceinterestingandage-appropriatecraftmasterpiecesinavarietyofmedia.
TUMBLING: INTRODUCTION TO GYMNASTICS June16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGradesK-2 2–3:30p.m.Wanttolearnorimprovefrontandbacktumbling?Wanttopracticeyourbalance?Thencomejoinusonthematforsomebasicskillsthatwillimprovecoordinationandself-confidence.Kidswillbenefitfromtheemphasisplacedonbuildingstrengthandflexibilitythroughjumpsandtumblingroutines.
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AUTHOR EXPLORATION - NEWJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades3-4 9–10:30a.m.
EverwonderedaboutthemysteriousstoriesofChrisVanAllsburg?WhataboutthewordlessstoriesofDavidWeisner?IsyourfavoriteauthorJanBrett?Joinusonajourneywhereweexploremultiplebookswrittenbyasingleauthor!Eachweek,wewilllearnaboutanewauthor,readmanyofhis/herbooks,andparticipateinfunactivitiesandcreativewritingpiecesfromthesebooks!
CAMP CLEVER OWL - NEW June16-July25(WK1-6) $300/weekGrades3-4 9a.m.–12p.m.
Newthissummer!TaughtbyanAISteacherAshleyKaufmann,CampCleverOwlisanengagingthree-hourmorningprogramdesignedtohelprisingthirdandfourthgradersstaysharpwiththeirreading,writingandmathematicsskills.Mathtopicswewillpracticeincludeadding&subtractingmulti-digitnumbers,basicmultiplication&division,fraction&decimalconcepts,tellingtime,measurement,andwordproblems.Wemaketheconceptsfun,withhands-onprojects,puzzlesandworksheets.InourLanguageArtsreview,wewillpracticecomprehension,vocabulary,grammarskillsandwritinginawaythatisexcitingandentertaining.Therewillbenohomeworkorparent/teacherconferences.
CANDY SCIENCE June16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades3-4 10:30a.m.–12p.m.
Candy+Science=TonsofFun!Yourfavoritecandytreatsmightbefoundintheclass,butthefocusisonexperimentingwiththemratherthaneatingthem.You’llaskquestionslike,“Isthereoilinthecandy?”“Canyoumakeyourownrockcandy?”“Whathappenswhenyouputsomecandyinwater?”“Whatarepoprocks?”Youwilllearnsomuchaboutwhatcandyismadeof,sojoininthefun!
CLAY WORKSHOPJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades3-4 9–10:30a.m.
Exploreform,textureandcolorasyoulearnsculptureandpotterytechniquesusingthetoolsofaprofessionalsculptor.Projectsmayincludeslumpmolds,pinch,coilandslabpots.Note: Pottery will be available for pickup approximately a week and a half after each session ends.
CARTOON DRAWING & PAINTING - NEWJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades3-4 12:30–12p.m.
Lovetodoodle?Wouldyouliketoimprovehowyoudrawafaceoryourfavoriteanimal?Thisclasswillofferstep-by-steptechniquesformakingyourfavoritedrawingsbetter.Createyourowncartooncharactersandcomicstrips.Yourcomicwillbeincludedinaweeklycomicbookthatwillbeavailableforeveryonetotakehome.Youwillalsohavetheopportunitytotransferyouroriginalartworkorfavoritecartooncharacterontoacanvasboardandpaintitusingacrylicpaint!
COOKIE FACTORY June16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades3-4 2–3:30p.m.
Comejoinusforsomefuninourstate-of-the-artkitcheninthenewStudentLifeCenter!TheCookieFactoryisafunintroductiontobasiccookiemakingtechniques.Wewilldiscusskitchensafetyandsanitation,weightsandmeasures,ovenusageandcreamingmethods.Studentswillcreateavarietyofcookieswithrecipestotakehomeandenjoy!Class is limited to 15 students.
CREATIVE WRITING June16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades3-4 10:30a.m.–12p.m.
Ifyouenjoywritingandwishyouhadmoretimetobecreativewiththewrittenword,thisclassisforyou!Thisfunandexcitingclassfeaturesaweeklytopic,allowingboysandgirlsputtheircreativewritingskillstouse!Throughoutthesummer,wewillbelookingatandlearningallaboutpoetry,talltales,AesopsFables,fairytales,biographiesandmysteries!
JIU JITSUJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades3-4 9–10:30a.m.
ThiscourseisdesignedtointroduceyoutotheartofJiuJitsuandtheworldofmartialarts.Ledbyablackbeltinstructor,youwillbechallengedphysicallyandmentallywhiledevelopingcourtesy,integrityandself-control.Although a uniform is not required, please wear loose fitting clothing.
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LEGO EDUCATION®: WeDo® ROBOTICS June16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades3-4 10:30a.m.–12p.m.
Whatarerobots?Wheredoyoufindthem?Thissummeryouwillfindrobotstwirling,marchinganddrumminghereatAIS!BuildatleastoneroboteachdayusingWeDo®Roboticskits.Youwillprogramthemtomove,makesoundsandrespondtochangeviasensors.Theserobotswillnotdochores,buttheywillamuseyou!
SCRAPBOOKING - NEWJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades3-4 12:30–2p.m.
ComejointheScrapbookingclassandlearnhowtoputtogetherastorytosharewithyourfriendsandfamily.Usingphotosandsomejournalentries,youwillcreatealastingmemoryofaspecialeventorperson.Youwilllearnthefundamentalsofscrapbookingasyoubeginusingbasicscrapbookingtoolstolayoutyourphotosinacreativeway,theoptionsareendless!Please bring in your own photographs to this class.
SPORTS SAMPLERJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades3-4 2–3:30p.m.
Ledbyexperiencedcoachesandteachers,thissportsprogramemphasizesskilldevelopmentandparticipationinavarietyoforganizedgroupsports.Eachday,youwillbegivenachoiceofsportsdependingonthegroup’sinterestsandenrollmentnumbers.Intheeventofrain,theprogramwillmoveinside.Sneakers and a water bottle are a must!
TYNKER - NEW June16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades3-4 12:30–2p.m.
Tynkerisanewcomputingplatformdesignedspecificallytoteachchildrencomputationallearningandprogrammingskillsinafunandimaginativeway.TynkerisinspiredbyScratchfromMIT.StudentswillexploretheexcitingworldofcomputerprogrammingwiththeTynkerLearningPlatform,thatusesitsownvisualprogramminglanguage.Projectswillincludecreatingcomicsandanimationsandsimplegames.
YOUNG INVENTORS June16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades3-4 12:30–2p.m.
Manyeverydayitemsbeginlifeasanidea,andthentheideabecomesaprocessofexperimentstomaketheproductwork.Getreadytolearnabouthowmistakesweretransformedintobrilliantinventions,howkidshavediscoveredandcreatedvariousinventions,andlearnallaboutpatents!Youwillthenhavetheopportunitytodevelopyourownidea,builditandcreateanadvertisementforyourinvention!
ANIMATION WORKSHOP - NEWJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 10:30a.m.–12p.m.
AnimationWorkshopgiveskidsachancetolearnhowtheprofessionalscreatedmagicalfilmssuchasLiloand Stitch,Cinderella,andmanyothertraditionalanimatedfilms.Thentheygettocreatetheirveryownminianimationanddeveloptheirowncharacter.Theywilldiscoverthesecretsofanimationandlearnhowtheprofessionalsgetstarted.
BABYSITTINGRED CROSS CERTIFICATION (WK 1, 2, 4, 5, 6)Grades5-8 $145/week 12:30–2p.m.
Thisclasswillprepareyoutobecomearesponsiblebabysitter.Itwillcovereverythingfromroutinechildcaretoemergencyprocedures,includingbasicfirstaid.YoumustcompleteallfivedaysoftheclassinordertobecertifiedasaRedCrossBabysitter.EachstudentwillreceiveTheRedCrossBabysittingHandbookandacertificateaftercompletingtherequiredhoursofinstruction.TheRedCrossbabysittingcertificatewillbesenttoparticipantsinAugust.Note: You must be at least 11 years of age. This class is limited to 10 students per section.
BOARD GAME DESIGN - NEWJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 10:30a.m.–12:30p.m.
Everwantedtomakeyourownboardgame?Inthisclassstudentswilllearnthemethodsandstrategiesforcreatingasuccessfulboardgame.Developyourowncharactersandstoryline,orusetheartworkfromCartoonDrawingclassandtransferitintoagameboard.Theclasswillalsodiscusshowyourboardgamecanbeusedinavideogameandpopularapps.
CARTOON DRAWING & PAINTING - NEWJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 9–10:30a.m.
Lovetodrawandpaint?Enjoytellingstories?Thisclassofferstheopportunitytocreateanddevelopyourowncartooncharacters,comicstripsandpicturebooks.Everyone’scomicstripswillbeturnedintoaweeklycomicbookthatwillbesharedandavailabletotakehome.Createyourownpicturebookandillustrateaneventorafavoritestory.Learnabookbindingtechniquetohand-bindyourownbook.Youwillalsobeabletotransferadrawingorafavoritecartooncharacterintoaworkofartusingacrylicpaintoncanvasboard.
CLAY WORKSHOPJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 10:30a.m.–12p.m.
Exploreform,textureandcolorasyoulearnsculptureandpotterytechniquesusingthetoolsofaprofessionalsculptor.Projectsmayincludeslumpmolds,pinch,coilandslabpots.Note: Pottery will be available for pickup approximately a week and a half after each session ends.
COLLAGE - NEWJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 12:30–2p.m.
Loveexperimentingwithpaintandcolorandexploringnewmaterialsandtechniques?Haveyoueversewedonpaper?Paintedoncandywrappers?Combineddrawingandphotography?Thisclassofferstheopportunitytocreatewonderful,imaginativecollageswithanarrayofobjectsandmaterials.Discoverassemblage,photomontage,monoprinting,collagraphyandjournal-makingasyouplaywithwithsurfacedesign,texture,layering,printmaking,stamping,stenciling,sanding,imagetransferring,toolmakingandmuchmore.
CREATIVE WRITINGJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 9–10:30a.m.
Ifyouenjoywritingandwishyouhadmoretimetobecreativewiththewrittenword,thisclassisforyou!Youwillkeepaninspirationjournal,writestories,createcharactersketches,collaborateonplayswithyourpeersandcomposepoems.Notonlywillyouwriteinthisclass,butyouwillalsoexaminefamouspiecesofwritinginordertobetterunderstandformatandstructure.
CULINARY SKILLS 1 - NEWJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 12:30–2p.m.
Anintroductiontobasickitchenoperations,CulinarySkills1willtakeplaceinournewstate-of-the-artstudentdiningfacility,theStudentLifeCenter!Wewillfocusonsafetyandsanitation,productidentificationandbalancedmealfabrication.Theclasswillculminateinathree-coursemeal,preparedbythestudents,foraportionoftheAISstaff.Studentswillbeusingcutlery,openburnersandovensinthisclass.Class is limited to 15 students.
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GARAGE BAND - NEWJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 9–10:30a.m.
HavefunandcomposemusicusingApple’sdigitalmusiccreationandeditingtool,Garageband.Thisclasswillcoverthebasicsonhowtousetheprogram.WewillbeginbyusingGarageband’spre-programmedaudiofilestocreatesongsandthenmoveintorecordinglivevocalandinstrumentaltracksandimportingthemintotheprogram.Forstudentswhowanttotakethecourseovermultipleweeks,thereisalwaystheoptiontocontinueongoingprojectsortostartfresheachtime.
IMPROVJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 2–3:30p.m.
Thisdramaclassfocusesonimprovisation.Learntoworkwithoutascriptandtorelyuponyourownquickandreadywits.Theatergameswillfostercreativity,spontaneity,listeningandcooperationskills.You should dress in comfortable clothes and sneakers.
JIU JITSUJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 10:30am–12p.m.
ThiscourseisdesignedtointroduceyoutotheartofJiuJitsuandtheworldofmartialarts.Ledbyablackbeltinstructor,youwillbechallengedphysicallyandmentallywhiledevelopingcourtesy,integrityandself-control.Although a uniform is not required, please wear loose-fitting clothing.
LEGO® ROBOTICS June16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 9–10:30a.m.
UsingLegoNXT®kitsandlaptopcomputers,youwilldesign,buildandprogramrobotsthatperformspecifictasks.Beginningwithrobotdesignsandprogramswithcompleteinstructions,youwillquicklyprogresstobuildingyourowndesigns.Havefunwhilelearningthefundamentalprinciplesofroboticsandprogramming.
MAC ATTACKJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 2–3:30p.m.
ExploretheworldofApplecomputers.AttentionwillbeplacedonusingPhotoBooth,iPhoto,iMovieandotherfunandinteractiveprogramsavailabletoyou
onTheAgnesIrwinSchool’sMacsoftware.YoumightevenseeyouriMoviedisplayedinourlobbyforincomingcampers.
MATH REVIEW FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLJuly9-July13(WK4-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 10:30a.m.–12p.m.
Thisclasswillreinforcebasicmathskills,developalgebraicskillsandstrengthenproblem-solvingabilitiesformiddleschoolstudentsinalively,enjoyableenvironment.Fun-filledmathprojectsandhands-onactivitiesaredesignedtohelpyoureviewbasicconceptsandtointroducelessonsinAlgebra.Notes: There will be no parent-teacher conferences. Also, there are Algebra classes (for both credit and non-credit) in the course descriptions under Grades 9 -12 (pages 13 & 14). Seventh graders and above are permitted to take these classes.
PHOTOGRAPHY: DIGITALJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 10:30a.m.–12p.m.
ThiscoursewillintroduceyoutodigitalcolorandblackandwhitephotographyskillsasyoudiscoverhowtomanipulateandenhanceyourownphotosusingprogramslikePhotoshopandiPhoto.Someexcitingtopicsincludedigitalhandcoloring,morphing,compositesandrestoration.You will need your own digital camera – either a digital 35mm SLR or a digital point-and-shoot camera.
POTTERY: SCULPTUREJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 12:30–2p.m.
Thisclasswillfocusonthree-dimensionalworkinclay.Exploreform,textureandcolorasyoulearnsculptureandpotterytechniques,includingpinch,coilandslabpots.Makinguniqueclaytexturestampswillbepartofthecreativesurfacedecorationtechniquesthatwillbetaught.Note: Pottery will be available for pickup approximately a week and a half after the session ends.
WEB DESIGN & FLASH ANIMATIONJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades5-8 9–10:30a.m.
Usingschool-ownedsoftware,youwilllearnthebasicsofdesigninganddevelopingpersonalwebsites.Focuswillbeplacedontheeffectsoflayoutandstyle,insertionofhyperlinks,andtheintegrationofgraphicsaswellasanimatedeffectstocreatedynamicsites.Appropriateandethicalusepolicieswillbediscussed.
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CoursesforCreditALGEBRA IAJune16-July25(WK1-6) $1,350/six-weekcourseGrades7-9 8:30a.m.–12:30p.m.
Thishalf (.5) credit courselaysthefoundationforatwo-partintroductiontohighschoolmathematics.Thecoursewillincludeastudyofvariables,rationalnumbers,solvingequationsandinequalities,graphinglinearequations,writingequationoflines,andsolvingsystemsofequationsandinequalities.ItisintendedforstudentswhohavenotyetbeguntheirstudyofAlgebra.Note: Absences from this condensed, fast-paced course could affect successful completion.
ALGEBRA IBJune16-July25(WK1-6) $1,350/six-weekcourseGrades7-9 8:30a.m.–12:30p.m.
Thishalf (.5) credit courseisthesecondinstallmentinatwo-partintroductiontohighschoolmathematics.Topicsincludepolynomials,exponentsandexponentialfunctions,andquadratic,radicalandrationalequations,andfunctions.Youwillalsobeintroducedtobasicgeometryconceptsinanalgebraicframework.YoumusthavesuccessfullycompletedAlgebraIA,ortheequivalent,priortotakingthiscourse.Note: Absences from this condensed, fast-paced course could affect successful completion.
BIOLOGYJune16-July25(WK1-5) $1,350/six-weekcourseGrades9-12 8:30a.m.–12:30p.m.
Anintroductiontobasicbiologicalprinciples,thiscoursewillcoverlifeprocessesandbiochemistry,cells,humansystems,structureandfunction,genetics,evolutionaryhistory,andbehaviorandpopulations.Thematerialwillbepresentedthroughlectures,discussions,laboratoryinvestigationsandaudio-visualdisplays.Youwillbeexpectedtoinvestatleastonehourpernightinreviewingandpreparingforthenextclass.Youwillreceiveamidtermandafinalgrade.ThiscoursesatisfiestheprerequisiterequirementforAPBiologyandisequivalenttoayearofhighschoolscience. Note: Absences from this condensed, fast-paced course could affect successful completion.
CHEMISTRYJune16-July25(WK1-6) $1,350/six-weekcourseGrades9-12 8:30a.m.–12:30p.m.
Thebasicprinciplesandskillsofafull-year,introductorychemistryclasswillbecovered:matterandenergy,measurementandcalculations,nuclearandelectronicstructure,periodictrends,chemicalbonding,chemicalnomenclatureandreactions,stoichiometry,phasesofmatter,solutionchemistry,acidandbases,andthermodynamics.Biweeklylaboratoryinvestigationswillsupportconceptsintroducedinclassandmakethelessonscomealive.Atleastonehourofreadingand/orproblemsolvingwillbeassignedeachnight.Youwillreceiveamidtermandfinalgrade.ThiscoursesatisfiestheprerequisiterequirementforAPChemistryandisequivalenttoafullyearofhighschoolscience.Note: Absences from this condensed, fast-paced course could affect successful completion.
GEOMETRY June16-July25(WK1-6) $1,350/six-weekcourseGrades9-12 8:30a.m.–12:30p.m.
Thetopicsofthiscourseincludefundamentals,parallellines,congruenttriangles,quadrilaterals,similartriangles,righttriangles,circles,locus,construction,areasandvolume.Geometer’sSketchpad,amathematicssoftware,willbeusedtoenhanceunderstandingofgeometricrelationships.Therewillbenightlyhomeworkassignments,andstudentswillreceiveamidtermandafinalgrade.AsolidunderstandingofAlgebraIisexpected.Thiscourseisequivalenttoayearofhighschoolmathandmovesatanacceleratedpace. Note: Absences from this condensed, fast-paced course could affect successful completion.
PHYSICSJune16-July25(WK1-6) $1,350/six-weekcourseGrades9-12 8:30a.m.–12:30p.m.
Thisstandardhighschoolphysicscoursecoverstheconceptofmechanics,energy,electricity,magnetism,wavetheory,soundandlight.Eachclasswillconsistofreview,lectures,videosandstudent-basedlaboratorywork.Laboratoryexperimentswillprovideanopportunityfordiscoverylearninginwhichyouwillproveclassicphysicstheories.YoumusthavecompletedAlgebraIIinordertoenroll.Youwillhavenightlyhomeworkassignmentsandreceiveamidtermandfinalgrade.ThiscoursesatisfiestheprerequisiterequirementforAPPhysicsandisequivalenttoayearofhighschoolscience. Note: Absences from this condensed, fast-paced course could affect successful completion.
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ElectivesALGEBRA I READINESSJuly7-July25(WK4-6) $190/weekGrades7-9 8:30–10:30a.m.
Thistwo-hourcourseoffersathoroughreviewoftheaspectsofpre-algebramostneededforsuccessinAlgebraI.Itisintendedforstudentswhohavecompletedpre-algebrabutneedtoestablishastrongerbackgroundofskillsbeforetakingAlgebraI.Listedbelowarethetopicscoveredeachweek.Ofcourse,thefullthreeweeksisrecommended.
Week4:PropertiesofAlgebra,OperationswithIntegersandFractions,Percents
Week5:Variables,SimplifyingExpressions,SolvingEquations,Factors,Exponents
Week6:Ratios&Probability,LinearEquationsinTwoVariables,Radicals
ALGEBRA II READINESSJuly7-July25(WK4-6) $190/weekGrades9-12 10:30a.m.–12:30p.m.
Thistwo-hourcourseoffersathoroughreviewoftheessentiallessonsfromAlgebraI.ItisintendedforstudentswhohavecompletedAlgebraIbutneedtoestablishastrongerbackgroundofskillsbeforetakingAlgebraII.Youshouldbringyourowngraphingcalculatortoclasseachday,asyouwilldevelopfamiliaritywiththistechnologythroughoutthecourse.Listedbelowarethetopicscoveredeachweek.Ofcourse,thefullthreeweeksisrecommended.
Week4:SimplifyingAlgebraicExpressions,SolvingandGraphingLinearEquationsandInequalities,SolvingLinearSystemofEquations
Week5:OperationsandFactoringwithPolynomialsExpressions,SolvingPolynomialandRationalEquations
Week6:SolvingRadicalEquations,FunctionsandRelations,GraphingQuadraticFunctions.
GRAPHIC NOVELS, PICTURE BOOKS & PAINTING - NEWJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades9-12 2–3:30p.m.
Thisclassofferstheopportunitytodevelopyourownpersonalstyleandlearnthestepsinproducingasuccessfulgraphicnovelorillustratedpicturestorybook.Createyourowncharactersandexplorenewwaysofusingyourcharacters,frommerchandisingtocreatingboardgames.Youwillprint,hand-colorand
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bindyourartwork.Youwillalsobeabletotransferyourideasintoaworkofartusingacrylicpaintoncanvasboard.Anadvancedstudentwillhavetheopportunitytodevelophis/herowncoursecurriculumandcanchoosetopaintaself-portrait,stilllife,landscapeorapiecefromtheimagination.
PHOTOGRAPHY: DIGITALJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades9-12 12:30–2p.m.
Thiscoursewillintroduceyoutodigitalcolorandblack&whitephotographyskillsasyoudiscoverhowtomanipulateandenhanceyourownphotosusingprogramslikePhotoshopandiPhoto.Someexcitingtopicsincludedigitalhand-coloring,morphing,compositesandrestoration.You will need you own digital camera – either a digital 35mm SLR or a digital point-and-shoot camera.
SAT CRITICAL READING AND WRITING SKILLS REVIEWJuly7-July25(WK4-6) $450/three-weekcourseGrades9-12 9–10:30a.m.
Thisintensive three-week courseincorporatesskillbuilding,includingexercisesinactivereading,thinkingandwriting,thatserveasagoodfoundationforanyhighschoolEnglishcourse.ItprovidesanintroductiontothetypesofquestionsstudentsmayencounteronthePSATandtheSATReasoningTest,includingthe25-minutewritingsample.Topicsforreviewwillincludehowtoidentifythemainideaandsupportinginformation,skimmingandscanning,comparing,contrastingandotherreasoningskills,editingforgrammaticalerrors,andvocabularyincontext.ThiscoursepairswellwithSATMathSkillsReview.
SAT MATH SKILLS REVIEWJuly7-July25(WK4-6) $450/three-weekcourseGrades9-12 10:30a.m.–12p.m.
Thisthree-week courseisdesignedasareviewofthemathematicalconcepts(arithmetic,algebraandgeometry)foundonstandardizedtests.Topicscoveredincludepercent,averages,propertiesofsignednumbers,factoring,linearequations,simplequadraticequations,probability,PythagoreanTheorem,geometricfigures,angleandsiderelationships,area,perimeter,volumeandcoordinategeometry.Logicalreasoningandproblem-solvingwillbeincludedaswellaspracticewithacalculator.YoushouldbringthecalculatoryouwillusewhentakingtheSAT.Prerequisite courses include Algebra I and Geometry.ThiscoursepairswellwithSATCriticalReadingandWritingSkills.
WHEEL THROWN POTTERYJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades9-12 2–3:30p.m.
Ifyouareinterestedinamorechallengingpotteryexperience,thisistheclassforyou.Priorwheelthrowingisrecommendedbutnotrequired.Ledbyaprofessionalpotter,thisclasswillbeentirelydevotedtoteachingyouthebasicsofthrowingacylinderandmayadvancetothrowinghandledmugs,pitchers,lidsandalteredforms.Enrollmentislimitedinordertoprovideindividualizedinstruction.Note: Pottery will be available for pickup approximately a week and a half after the session ends. A few seventh and eighth graders may be admitted to this class with the appropriate clay experience and with the permission of the instructor.
WRITING FOR HIGH SCHOOLJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/weekGrades9-12 10:30a.m.–12p.m.
Thiscoursestressesstrategiesstudentscanusewhenwritinganalyticalessays.Youwillwriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellascurrenteventswhilestatinganddevelopinganargument,andperfectingthelanguageskillsneededinhighschoolandbeyond.Youwillbetaughtandexpectedtousethewritingprocess(brainstorming,organizing,draftingandrevising)foreveryassignment.
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WICKLINE CASTING’SFILM & TV CAMPS – BEGINNERSJune16-June20(WK1) $495/weekGrades5-12 9a.m.–3:30p.m.
ThisisWicklineCasting’sfirstcampthatstarted15yearsago.Eachdayisdesignedforyourchildtogainexperienceworkingincastandcrewteams.Camperswilllearnbasiclevelsofacting,directingandoperatingthecamera.Scriptwriting,storyboardingandimprovisationswillalsobeintroduced.Theywilldiverightintocoolprojectslikecommercials,filmscenes,musicvideosandpublicserviceannouncements.Eachdayisdifferentascamperscreatetheirveryownoriginalprojectsandlearnthebasicsofthe“biz.”Uponcompletionofthecamp,alloriginalfootagewillbesenttoaprofessionaleditor,whowillcreateaDVD.Orderswillbetakenforpurchase;DVDrateis$32.00,whichincludesshippingandhandling.
WICKLINE CASTING’STV HOSTING/NEWS ANCHORING CAMPJuly7-July11(WK4) $495/weekGrades5-12 9a.m.–3:30p.m.
DoesyourchildenjoycreatingcharactersinspiredbytheirfavoriteTVpersonalities?Thiscampisdesignedforcamperstohavefundevelopingtheirownstoriesbyresearchingcurrenteventsinthenewsandentertainmentworld.Workinginteams,kidswillbecomehosts,reporters,cameraoperatorsanddirectors,deliveringunderdeadlines,justlikethepros.Wehaveafulllineupofnewsanchoringandhostingprojects.Kidswilldelivertheirreports,rangingfromserioustohystericallyoff-the-wallfunny(camperschoice,ofcourse).ProjectschangedailyandincludeTalkShows,SportsAnnouncing,Weather,ConsumerReports,MedicalReports,FieldandTrafficReportingandTVHostinginMusic,Entertainment,Cooking,DecoratingandHomeShoppingformats.Uponcompletionofthecamp,alloriginalfootagewillbesenttoaprofessionaleditor,whowillcreateaDVD.Orderswillbetakenforpurchase;DVDrateis$32.00,whichincludesshippingandhandling.
WICKLINE CASTING’SLITTLE STARS CAMPJune23-June27(WK2) $300/weekGradesK-4 12:30–3:30p.m.
Childrenaretheperfectwindowintotheworldofimaginationandourgoalistoenhancetheirnaturalabilities.Throughfairytalestories,creativesongs,role-playingandmini-auditionexercises,camperswillhavetonsoffundressingup,role-playingtheirfavoritecelebrityorrockstar.Wewilltapintothatpreciouspersonalcreativityandhelpthemburstintothespotlightinallaspectsoftheirwonderfulworld!Camperswillcreatemasks,usepretendmusicalinstrumentsandcreatetheircostumesoutofmaterialsprovided.Themostimportantprocessatthispointisbringingoutachild’sconfidencetoexpressthemselves.ParentswillreceivealistoflocaltalentagentsfromWicklineCasting.
EAST COAST RECORDING COMPANY’SMUSIC AND VOICE PRODUCTION CAMP: IN FRONT AND BEHIND THE SCENESJuly21-July25(WK6) $495Grades5-12 9a.m.–3:30p.m.
Doesyourchilddreamofbeingbehindthemicrophone,performinglikehisorherfavoritesinger?Well,now’shis/herchance!Thisone-of-a-kindcamp,designedbyaGRAMMYaward-winningmusicproducerandtwo-timeParent’sChoiceGoldwinner,offerscampersanactualrecordingstudioexperiencebyintroducingthemtotheamazingworldofthemusicindustry.Camperswillhaveablastdevelopingtheirskillsinsongwriting,musicrecording,voice-oversandaudioequipmentoperation.Camperscanworkinterchangeablyastalentand/orcrew,behindthescenesorbehindthemicrophone.They’lllearnvocalwarm-uproutines,performvoice-oversandtelevision/radioannouncements,andhaveablastsingingkaraoketotheirfavoritesongs.Thebestpartisthattheywillhavetheuniqueopportunitytocreatetheirveryownsongfromstarttofinish,recorditlive,andtakehomeacopyofthesongtosharewithfriendsandfamilyforyearstocome!CampersreceiveoneprofessionallyeditedaudioCDthatcontainsalloftheircamprecordingsfortheweek.ThisCDisincludedinthecampfee.
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COACH DUCK’S GIRLS’ LACROSSE SUMMER CAMPJuly14-July17(WK5) $200/Monday-ThursdayGrades4-8 9a.m.–12p.m.
ComejoinCoachJennyDuck’scampforcuttingedgeATTACK-DEFENSE-MIDFIELDskillsessions.Youwillfocusongoalieinstructionsandstickskills.Topcollegiateplayerswillhelpinstructonattack-defense-midfieldstrategies.Therewillbeseveralopportunitiesforonfielddecisionmakingtobuildskillsandconfidenceonthefield.Please bring your own stick, mouth guard, cleats, sneakers and water bottle.Theclinicwilltakeplaceonournewfield(picturedbelow).
GIRLS’ FIELD HOCKEY CLINICJune23-June27(WK2) $200/WeekGrades3-9 9a.m.–12p.m.
ComejoinAliBrant,formercollegecoachandourcurrentAISFieldHockeyCoach,tofocusonpositioning,shootingandfundamentalstickworktoprepareyouforthenextleveloffieldhockey.YouwillgetanopportunitytoworkwithsomeofthebestplayersatAgnesIrwin,developbettergamesenseandbechallengedwithnewskillsandconceptstoimplementintoyourgame.Please bring your own stick, cleats, mouth guard and water bottle.Theclinicwilltakeplaceonournewfield(picturedbelow).
LEARN TO ROW - NEWGrades5-8 2–3:30p.m. $145/Week
June16-June20(WK1) GirlsonlyclinicJune23-June27(WK2) GirlsonlyclinicJuly7-July11(WK4) BoysonlyclinicJuly14-July18(WK5) GirlsonlyclinicJuly21-July25(WK6) Girlsonlyclinic
AgnesIrwinishappytoofferLearnToRowclinicsthissummer.LedbyAISCrewCoachTomCorcoran(picturedatleft),studentswilllearnthebasicsoftherowingstroke,utilizingarowingtankandergometersinthenew,state-of-the-artSonnenfeldRowingCenter(picturedbelowatright).Studentswillgainabasicunderstandingofthesportingeneral–terminology,racestructureandtypesofworkouts.Thisisagreatopportunityforachildtotryrowingwithouthavingtogotoaboathouse.LearnToRowisalsoafunandchallengingfitnessroutine.
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SQUASH - NEWJune23-June27(WK2) $145/Week
Grades3-4 9–10:30a.m.Grades5-8 10:30a.m.–12p.m.Grades9-12 12:30–2:00p.m.
AlexStait(picturedatleft),AISDirectorofSquashandformerworldnumber52rankedplayer,willbebringinghisexpertisetotheSummerSquashClinicsdesignedtohelpthebeginner/intermediateplayergetafirmgraspofthetechniquesneededtoreachahighlevel.The1.5hoursessionswillfocusontechniqueandhand-eyecoordinationandwillbeagreatwaytogiveyourchildafantasticstartinthesport.Welookforwardtoseeingyouonthecourt!Space is limited. Racquets, goggles and balls will be provided, but please wear clean, non-skid shoes.
TENNISJune16-July25(WK1-6) $145/Week Grades3-4 9–10:30a.m.Grades5-8 10:30a.m.–12p.m.
ComeonouttoournewtenniscourtsandjoinAISTennisCoachWendyShort,assheteachesyouthefundamentalsofthegame.Wewillplayfungamesthatwillhelpyouimproveyourhand-eyeco-ordinationandteachyouthebasicsofthegame.Youwilllearnhowtoserve,volley,hitaforehandandbackhand,andkeepscore.Ledbyexperiencedcoaches,groupinstructionwillbeprovidedatbeginner,advancedbeginnerandintermediatelevels.Onourbeautiful,newly-renovatedtenniscourts,learnasportthatyoucanenjoyandplaywithothers.Please bring a racket, water bottle and wear proper tennis attire (no black sole sneakers).
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Conveniently located in Rosemont, near Villanova University, 15 miles west of Philadelphia