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Summer Programs 2016 All divisions

Lower School Soccer Camp

(Grades K-5)

Soccer Camp hopes to instill in young players a love for the game by creating a learning environment

that is fun, energetic, and positive in nature. Each player will be trained in individual skills, tactics, and

the importance of teamwork. There will be small side games and skills competitions. If you register by

May 15, you will receive a camp T-shirt.

Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2016

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Fee: $175

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Instructors: Jessica Peluso, varsity girls soccer coach, and varsity soccer players

Min. enrollment – 15

Max. enrollment – N/A

Math Magicians

(Grades 2-4)

Students begin each morning with estimation and equation activities, which strengthen overall number

sense. They will work with a partner to practice addition, subtraction, and multiplication activities, which

support math fact development in game formats. Children of similar ages are placed in small groups to

explore new concepts, such as algebra, fractions, and calculator math. A snack and recess break is

permitted, so students should pack a healthy snack and water bottle. The morning concludes with place

value explorations and popular math fact bingo games. Students will be encouraged to continue math

practice during the summer months with copies of all of the games learned during camp.

Dates: July 5-8, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $170

Instructor: Holly Hilberg

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 6; Max. enrollment – 12

Science Discovery Camp

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(Grades 2-4)

Each afternoon will begin with a walk to the school’s Secret Garden, where an outdoor science activity

awaits. Upon return to the classroom, students will use the scientific method to conduct an experiment

and analyze results. Topics investigated will include changes of matter and the use of energy in science.

Students will enjoy reading books, researching topics of interest, and viewing movies about science

related topics. Students will spend a portion of the afternoon designing a scientific treasure hunt to be

enjoyed by all campers on the last day of camp. Dress for the outdoors and bring your sense of

discovery.

Dates: July 5-8, 2016

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fee: $170

Instructor: Holly Hilberg

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 6

Max. enrollment – 12

Fundamentals of Algebra II

(Grades 7-12)

This course is designed to reinforce algebraic and geometric concepts. It develops advanced algebra

skills such as systems of equations, advanced polynomials, imaginary and complex numbers, quadratics,

and concepts, and includes the study of trigonometric functions. It also introduces matrices and their

properties. The content of this course is important for students’ success on both the ACT and SAT

exams.

Dates: August 8-19, 2016

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Fee: $365 per two week session

Instructor: Tom Perdziola

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 5

Max. enrollment – 15

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MATHCOUNTS

(Grades 5-8)

MATHCOUNTS is a 33-year-old national program that prepares students for the SAT test. This program

covers various problem solving techniques from pre-algebra to pre-calculus that fall within the range of

Grades 7- 12 math, although the content is geared toward Middle School students. For more

information about MATHCOUNTS, please visit http://mathcounts.org/.

Dates: August 8-19, 2016

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

Fee: $365 per two week session

Instructor: Tom Perdziola

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 5

Max. enrollment – 15

Preview of Geometry

(Grades 7-12)

This two week course is designed to help students make the transition from algebra I to geometry.

Students will be exposed to geometric proofs using inductive and deductive methods of logical

reasoning. Traditional topics from plane and solid geometry are covered, including the writing of formal

deductive proofs, application of theorems and definitions, understanding and applications of common

formulas for areas, and volumes of geometric figures and the introduction of constructions.

Dates: August 8-19, 2016

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

Fee: $365 per two week session

Instructor: Tom Perdziola

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 5

Max. enrollment – 15

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Preview of Pre-Algebra

(Grades 7-12)

Designed to preview basic Algebraic concepts, including operations with integers, positive and negative

fractions and decimals, order of operations, simplifying Algebraic expressions, implementation of the

distributive property, solving equations with variables, operations with polynomial expressions, and

factoring polynomials. Variety of problem-solving techniques is applied.

Dates: August 8-19, 2016

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Fee: $365 per two week session

Instructor: Tom Perdziola

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 5

Max. enrollment – 15

Ready Set Go… Math!

(Grade 6)

Award-winning math teacher and veteran tutor Mr. Perdziola will help you strengthen your skills and

prepare for a confident transition to Middle School.

The focus is on Grade 6 math topics that include fractions and decimals, area operations and volume,

multiple step problems, and much more. Start the school year off right.

Dates: Aug 8-19, 2016

Time: 4:00 - 5:50 pm

Fee: $365 per two-week session

Instructor: Tom Perdziola

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 5

Max. enrollment – 15

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American Girl Doll Camp

(Grades K-3)

Bring your American Girl Doll, or any favorite doll, to this special week! We will read stories and books,

explore what life was like during the different eras of American history the dolls represent, play games,

and make crafts from different time periods. On Friday, we will dress up for a special tea party with the

dolls.

Dates: June 14-17 (Tuesday start)

Time: 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $200

Instructor: Kathy Boehmig

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 10

Max. enrollment – 20

Journey to the Hoop Basketball Camp

(Rising Grades 4 through 7 Girls)

(Rising Grades 4 through 6 Boys)

The 15th annual Journey to the Hoop camp stresses teamwork, hard work, building confidence through

skill building, fun, and sportsmanship. Coaches and varsity players from the high school programs will

coach the campers throughout the week in stations that teach the fundamentals of the game, skills

competitions, and games.

Campers will have daily opportunities to develop the skills of shooting, passing, and dribbling and learn

how to integrate them into the game of basketball while participating in games. Each camper will be

able to earn prizes in competitions throughout the week.

Dates: June 14-17 (Tuesday start)

Time: 9:00am - 12:00 noon

Fee: $155

Instructors:

Camp Director: Win Palmer, three-time State of Pennsylvania and Virginia Coach of the Year, five of his

varsity teams have been crowned State Champions. His teams have won three WPIAL Championships,

and twenty-two regular season Section Championships. His teams have won nearly 600 basketball

games.

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Coaches: Almamy Thiero, ten year SA varsity boys basketball coach and Middle School boys basketball

coach; Derek Chimner ’04, five year varsity boys basketball coach; Shannon Rankin, five year Middle

School girls basketball coach and Senior School coach; and Senior School basketball players from both

the boys and girls basketball programs.

Journey to the Hoop Basketball Camp

(Grade 8-9 Girls)

(Grades 7-9 Boys)

The 15th annual Journey to the Hoop camp stresses teamwork, hard work, building confidence through

skill building, fun, and sportsmanship. Coaches and varsity players from the high school programs will

coach the campers throughout the week in stations that teach the fundamentals of the game, skills

competitions, and games.

Campers will have daily opportunities to develop the skills of shooting, passing, and dribbling and how

to integrate them into the game of basketball while participating in games. Each camper will be able to

earn prizes in competitions throughout the week.

Dates: June 14 - 17 (Tuesday start)

Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Fee: $155

Instructors:

Camp Director: Win Palmer, three-time State of Pennsylvania and Virginia Coach of the Year, five of his

varsity teams have been crowned State Champions. His teams have won three WPIAL Championships,

and twenty-two regular season Section Championships. His teams have won nearly 600 basketball

games.

Coaches: Almamy Thiero, ten year SA varsity boys basketball coach and Middle School boys basketball

coach; Derek Chimner ’04, five year varsity boys basketball coach; Shannon Rankin, five year Middle

School girls basketball coach and Senior School coach; and Senior School basketball players from both

the boys and girls basketball programs.

Wheel Throwing…Pottery!

(Grades 3-8)

A focus on the basic pottery skills will be stressed, such as: centering, entering, opening, and pulling the

walls of the clay up. It is important to know the process is very messy and students should dress

accordingly, and a change of clothing is recommended for the ride home. Some of the projects that will

be introduced are: bowls, cups, plates, tumblers, and mugs. Everything is included: studio time, clay,

first firing (bisque fire), glazes, and second firing (glaze fire). The student work will take about 10 days to

complete after the last day of the session. You will be contacted when the work is ready to be picked up,

and it will be held until retrieved.

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Dates: June 20-24, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $310

Instructor: David LaLomia

Location: Sewickley Academy Campus

Min. enrollment – 8

Max. enrollment – 16

Drawing & Painting with Doc Session 3

(Grades 4-10)

Join the Senior and Middle School Visual Art instructor Dr. Robert Edwards for intensive mornings of

drawing and painting during the months of June and July. All drawing and painting mediums will be

explored: pencil, charcoal, chalk, pastels, India ink, watercolors, acrylics, water-soluble oils, etc. Students

will create portraits, landscapes, still-lifes, and personal projects, both figurative and abstract. Focused

and individualized one-on-one instruction is emphasized, with each student pursuing his/her own

artistic muse. A personalized portfolio of studio artwork is guaranteed by the end of the week.

Students may bring snacks and bottled drinks. There will be a supervised short snack break at 10:30 a.m.

All materials will be supplied.

Dates: July 5-9, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $280

Instructor: Dr. Edwards

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 6

Max. enrollment – 16

Drawing & Painting with Doc Session 5

(Grades 4-10)

Join the Senior and Middle School Visual Art instructor Dr. Robert Edwards for intensive mornings of

drawing and painting during the months of June and July. All drawing and painting mediums will be

explored: pencil, charcoal, chalk, pastels, India ink, watercolors, acrylics, water-soluble oils, etc. Students

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will create portraits, landscapes, still-lifes, and personal projects, both figurative and abstract. Focused

and individualized one-on-one instruction is emphasized, with each student pursuing his/her own

artistic muse. A personalized portfolio of studio artwork is guaranteed by the end of the week.

Students may bring snacks and bottled drinks. There will be a supervised short snack break at 10:30 a.m.

All materials will be supplied.

Dates: July 18-22, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $280

Instructor: Dr. Edwards

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 6

Max. enrollment – 16

Middle School Soccer Camp

(Grades 5-8)

This camp will offer girls and boys in Grades 5-8 the unique opportunity to work with Sewickley

Academy varsity head coaches James Boone and Jessica Peluso. Training will be based in skill-building,

tactical play, and fun competition. Players of all abilities are welcome.

Dates: June 13-17, 2016

Attention: Monday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $205

Instructors: James Boone, varsity boys soccer head coach, and Jessica Peluso, varsity girls soccer head

coach

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 25

Max. enrollment – N/A

Geometry for Sewickley Academy Credit

(Grades 9-12)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of algebra I, including mastery of radical expressions. Students will

explore both Euclidean and solid geometries, with emphasis on plane geometry. Topics will include:

logic and proofs, polygons, perimeter and area, surface area and volume, and similar shapes (ratio and

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proportion). Lessons and homework assignments will challenge students to apply these concepts,

developing both inductive and deductive logical reasoning skills. Students will earn one credit towards

Senior School graduation through successful completion of this five-week course.

This course will be taught using the flipped classroom approach. Students will need a valid email

account. Part of the student’s homework will be to watch and take notes on online lessons. Class time

will be used for expanding upon the online lessons by participating a variety of activities, which will

include hands on activities, individual, and group work. Please note: The instructor will post videos for

every lesson but not all lessons will be taught using the flipped method. Some of the videos are there

simply as a resource and for students that miss class.

Visiting students are responsible for verifying that credit for the course will be accepted by their own

schools.

Vacations/missed class: The instructor is making videos to go with every lesson. Students that miss a

class should watch these videos to help them learn the material they missed. If a student needs to a

miss a class due to a vacation, they should inform the instructor before the course begins. Students that

miss class are still responsible for all tests and homework.

Withdrawal/refund policy: In order to cover an entire year of Geometry in 5 weeks (24 classes) the

course moves at a fast pace. Teaching it using the flipped method will allow more time for student

questions in the class. Students that struggle in math may find the pace of this course challenging.

Students who formally withdrawal by the third day of class, will receive a 67% refund. After the third

day no refunds are given.

Dates: Starting Tuesday June 14 - July 20, 2016 (no classes June 30 - July 4) *Classes start on Tuesday, June 14 and thereafter will meet Monday through Friday.

Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Fee: $1,240

Instructor: John Basinger

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 6

Max. enrollment – 15

Reading Strategies

(Grades 4-5)

Reading Strategies is designed to reinforce and improve students’ reading and comprehension skills that

are taught in the classroom. The students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of reading

material, which will help promote higher-level thinking skills. The more experiences a child has with

reading and comprehending, the better reader and problem solver he or she will be. This course will

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highlight the fun you can have with reading, while practicing those strategies needed to be successful in

Grades 4 and 5.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places

you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss

Please bring a snack and water bottle each day.

Dates: August 1-5, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $190

Instructor: Kalyn Currie

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 6; Max. enrollment – 12

Math! Math! Math!

(Grades 4-5)

Would you like to review and brush up on math skills from last year? How about a preview of next year’s

math concepts? Here is your chance to fortify previous material and start the year strong! We will play

games, explore concepts in a hands-on manner, and develop strategies for math units such as

multiplication, place value, and rounding numbers. Please bring a snack and a smile!

Note: If a student is participating in both Reading Strategies and Math! Math! Math! during the first

week in August, they may bring a packed lunch to eat between camps. Lunch will be supervised in the

classroom.

Dates: August 1-5, 2016

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fee: $190

Instructor: Kalyn Currie

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 6

Max. enrollment – 12

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Circus! Circus!

(Ages: 4-6)

Come for a week of clowning around, circus games, face painting, and craft making! Walk on a trapeze,

jump through hoops, and play elephant games. There will be songs, stories, cooking, and related

activities as we join the circus. We’ll also have an elephant water spray day, so bring a swimsuit!

Dates: June 20-24, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $185

Instructor: Jeanne Otto

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 8

Max. enrollment – 16

Ladies Laboratory

(Girls Only, Ages 4-6)

Welcoming all curious young ladies! Are you ready to explore the world around you? Are you ready to

examine nature...and create art? Are you ready to test which mixture will create the most volcanic

explosion? Join us for a week filled with daily eye-popping demos, songs, stories, crafts, and fun! (All

participants should be bathroom trained.)

Dates: July 11 – 15, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $215

Instructors: Tracy Wazenegger, SA faculty, and SA Senior School Students Savannah Henry and Chandler

White

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 6

Max. enrollment – 15

Hello! DIY

(Ages 9-12)

Love to craft and create? Ready to try your hand at tie-dye, making lip balm and scrub, and fun art

projects? Join us as we “do it ourselves” to create homemade items ranging from crafts to beauty

products and more!

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Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2016

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fee: $230

Instructors: Tracy Wazenegger, SA faculty, and SA Senior School students Savannah Henry and Chandler

White

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 6

Max. enrollment – 15

Jumpstart Middle School English

(Grades 6-8)

Get ahead by preparing for next year with this brief but thorough review of key concepts for Middle

School English and language arts by reviewing active reading and comprehension techniques, the writing

process, vocabulary development, etc. This course promises to address these fundamental skills through

a variety of activities appropriate for all learning styles.

Dates: August 15-19, 2016

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Fee: $200

Instructor: Anna Foust

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 5

Max. enrollment – 18

Jumpstart Middle School

(Grades 6-8)

This fun, activity-driven workshop will help incoming students prepare to be successful from day one. In

this course, students will develop the tools needed in Middle School, including study skills, planning, and

organization. Students will learn to identify their current learning habits and how to adjust them to meet

the increased workload and responsibilities of Middle School. This course is designed for incoming

Middle School Students, as well as Grade 7 and 8 students who need extra support in these areas.

Dates: August 15-19, 2016

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Fee: $200

Instructor: Anna Foust

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 5

Max. enrollment – 18

Play Group - Fairies!

(Ages 4-6)

Enjoy a week of fairies! Join us for a fun week of imagining that we are in the magical world of fairies.

Children will explore blocks, crafts, dress-up, Legos, art materials, paint, play dough, and more. Time will

be allotted every day for multimedia fairy play, indoor and outdoor play, computer use, snacks, and

stories. Sign up for this exciting play group. Please come to imagine and play with us.

Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $175

Instructor: Karen DiMaio Location

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 10

Max. enrollment – 16

Step Ahead in Spanish - Online Course for All Levels

(Grades 6-12 ; all levels)

Imagine an online Spanish review that does not require you to leave your home or place of summer vacation. You can use it to master areas of difficulty, review grammar and vocabulary, or you can take it to begin your study of Spanish. Work from anywhere, and pace your work as you need. You will have guidance from Mrs. Eva Kidwai, the course creator, and receive email assistance throughout the duration of the class. Online: lessons, exercises, quizzes, audios, videos, reading comprehension—all available to you anytime, anywhere. Students who follow instructions and adequately complete the recommended amount of work will have an advantage entering their next Spanish class in September.

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Please note: Once you register and fully pay for the course, you will be contacted by Mrs. Kidwai, our instructor with the information about website access. Dates: July 11 - August 12, 2016 Registration deadline: June 1, 2016 Fee: $360 Instructor (by email): Mrs. Eva Kidwai [[email protected]]

Space Wars Robotics

(Ages 7-14)

Come on an adventure building and programming functional robots using LEGO® bricks (inspired by Star

Wars® and space travel) in this super fun program. Learn about space, space travel, and of course Star

Wars®! Build different robots each day. Learning is enhanced through the use of laptops in this class.

Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $155

Instructor: Snapology Inc., SA partner

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 8

Max. enrollment – 20

Snapology Animation Studio

(Ages 7-14)

Create amazing movies with stop motion animation using LEGO® bricks. Children will work in teams to

produce their very own movie complete with dialogue and sound effects. Movies are uploaded to a

secure site for family and friends to see how cool they are!

Dates: July 25 - 29, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $155

Instructor: Snapology Inc., SA Program partner

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 8

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Max. enrollment – 20

Junior Engineers

(Ages 4 -6)

Young students build fun and simple models using DUPLO® blocks. By playing with and manipulating the

models, they experience pulleys, levers, gears, wheels and axles while exploring energy, buoyancy, and

balance. Classes include free building time to promote creativity.

Dates: June 27 – July 1

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $155

Instructor: Snapology Inc., SA partner

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 8

Max. enrollment – 20

Performing Arts Camp 2016 Performing Arts Camp (P.A.C.) is for those finishing Grades 2-12. P.A.C. is an intensive four-week theatrical experience for the highly motivated performing arts student. Experts in drama, voice, and dance guide students who perform in two professional productions. Comprehensive, age-appropriate instruction will develop individual talents and abilities. Emphasis is placed upon enhancing poise, self-esteem, and confidence that will last a lifetime. Please check your summer vacation plans as these are later dates than normal. Our groups fill quickly. We hope to see you! Evaluation Day: Friday, June 17 Camp dates: June 20 - July 16, 2016 (Monday – Saturday, plus most Sundays) First Show: Friday, July 8 Second Show: Friday, July 15 Mandatory Clean-Up Day: Saturday, July 16 REGISTRATION at www.performingartscamp.net The Art of Writing Well: Strategies for Success

(Grades 8-12)

This workshop will offer strategies and techniques to help students become more confident writers and critical thinkers, especially in response to the kinds of challenging texts (literary and informational) that they’ll encounter in high school and beyond. Done right, the act of writing is exploratory, a means of

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discovery and insight rather than just a way to share what one already knows. Areas of focus will include developing specific and focused claims, incorporating and analyzing evidence, writing with style and verve, and learning to identify and correct pesky sentence-level errors. Each day students will complete a mini-essay, often in response to an AP-style prompt; students will then have the chance to revise their essay in response to the teacher's feedback. Taught by an experienced Senior School English teacher, this course will be useful to any students from Grades 8 - 12 who wish to improve their current level of writing.

Dates: August 15-19, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $ 430

Instructor: Jennifer Salrin

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 7

Max. enrollment – 15

Camp Minecraft Session 1

(Grades 2-4)

Love to fight zombies? Consider yourself a red stone expert? You don't need to know all the ins and outs

of "The End" to enjoy Camp Minecraft. Students will use this web-based, role playing game to learn the

basics of civil engineering and develop digital citizenship skills in this exciting week long program! Build

structures, plan cities, and develop your own community as you manage resources and use critical

thinking to solve problems. There will also be some free time to explore and build too!

Dates: June 20-24, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $120

Instructor: Becki Martinelli

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 10

Max. enrollment – 15

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Camp Minecraft Session 2

(Grades 2-4)

Love to fight zombies? Consider yourself a red stone expert? You don't need to know all the ins and outs

of "The End" to enjoy Camp Minecraft. Students will use this web-based, role playing game to learn the

basics of civil engineering and develop digital citizenship skills in this exciting week long program! Build

structures, plan cities, and develop your own community as you manage resources and use critical

thinking to solve problems. There will also be some free time to explore and build too!

Dates: July 18-22, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $120

Instructor: Becki Martinelli

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 10

Max. enrollment – 15

Creating Like the Masters - New This Year!

(Grades 3-6)

In this class, students will not only learn about famous artists, but also create art work in the artist’s

style. Students will work with an assortment of mixed media to create their masterpieces; combine a

photograph and paint to make a Pop Art self-portrait similar to Andy Warhol's Pop Art portraits; explore

cubism in Pablo Picasso's art work and then produce a cubistic face out of nylons, wire, and paint; create

a mosaic inspired by Antoni Gaudí's artwork in Barcelona; have fun exploring the drip painting technique

on a canvas just like Jackson Pollock; create a flowing 3-D sculpture inspired by Dale Chihuly's glass

sculptures, and so much more!

Dates: August 1-5, 2016

Fee: $210

Instructor: Anne Batyko

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Enrollment min.: 4

Enrollment max. : 10

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Camp LEAD - The Amazing Chase

(Grades 5-7)

Sewickley Academy is proud to partner again with The Effective Leadership Academy (ELA), to offer

an innovative, youth leadership program, with new curriculum every year.

Like the TV series (The Amazing Race), campers will be given daily fun team challenges.

Camp LEAD – The Amazing Chase is an opportunity for your camper to negotiate for success and points!!

In this fun, dynamic summer experience, Camp LEAD - The Amazing Chase will utilize games and outdoor

team activities to encourage healthy competition and collaboration. This will impact campers to focus

on cooperation and teamwork, effective communication strategies, time management and the art of

personal leadership, all essential 21st century life skills.

Join us for a week of fun. We aim to stretch campers personal limits, educate, empower, and equip

them with the necessary tools to become our future leaders, all while having lots of FUN!

Make the upcoming school year count; give your Grade 5 -7 students an advantage!

Sign up for Camp LEAD today!

Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Fee: $340

Instructor: The Effective Leadership Academy, SA Program partner

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 10

Max. enrollment – 25

Summer CHS Chemistry Course

This course covers the first four months of CHS Chemistry, and is specifically designed to cover the

portion of CHS Chemistry that students who participate in Swiss Semester in the fall will miss. In past

years, the course has covered the following topics:

1. Basic topics such as performing conversions, density, and observing chemical reactions, and

drawing particle diagrams to explain them

2. Basic properties, formulas, and nomenclature for ionic compounds

3. Writing and balancing chemical equations, and recognizing the five basic types of reactions

(including writing net ionic equations for single replacement and double displacement reactions)

4. Finding empirical formulas and molecular formulas for compounds

5. Calculations with moles and using balanced equations to calculate amounts of reactants and

products (stoichiometry)

6. Gas properties and gas laws

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This list may be altered for this summer, since the order of topics may be changed at the CHS Summer

Meeting in June 2016. This list is a good estimate of the amount of topics to be covered. The course will

conclude with students sitting for the first CHS exam.

Please note: The class will meet for four hours per day for 10 days over a two week period to be

arranged, probably in August.

Around the World

(Grades 2-4)

Come and explore new places around the world with us. Each day we will celebrate the culture, people,

landmarks, and geography of faraway places through photographs, folktales, language, and activities. We

will also get to know what it is like to grow up in those places. Get your passports ready, bring your sense

of adventure and a smile, our plane is ready for take-off!

Dates: August 8 - 12, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $195

Instructor: Nataliya DiDomenico

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 7

Max. enrollment – 15

SAT by Princeton Review

Course Description: The SAT Ultimate Course offered by The Princeton Review includes 25 hours of in-

class instruction and four proctored practice exams. All materials are included in the course fee,

including 15 additional SAT practice tests, two ACT practice tests, access to both our SAT and ACT self-

paced courses and a 150 point guarantee.

NOTE: Interested students should enroll at www.princetonreview.com.

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Course Fee $999

Date Class Type Time

18-Jul Test 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

19-Jul Class 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

20-Jul Class 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

21-Jul Class 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

22-Jul Test 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

25-Jul Class 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

26-Jul Class 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

27-Jul Class 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

28-Jul Test 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

ACT Prep Course

This course provides comprehensive preparation for the ACT. We will cover concepts and skills for each of the five sections of the test: English, math, reading, science, and writing. In addition, each student will receive a customized learning plan based his or her individual strengths and weaknesses. David Cerniglia has been teaching test preparation for more than 15 years. In addition to teaching test preparation, David also teaches at Carnegie Mellon University, where he is a Ph.D. candidate. This class includes 29 hours of instruction and four full-length, proctored tests. All materials will be included. Attention! For your convenience, the final three sessions will occur in the three weeks before the actual ACT on December 10th. Dates: June 27 – July 13 and November 19 and 26, and December 3, 2016

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Fee: $ 820

Instructor: David Cerniglia

Location: Sewickley Academy campus

Min. enrollment – 8

Max. enrollment – 15

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Sewickley Academy Summer ACT Prep For the 12/10 ACT

Day Date Class Time

Monday 6/27/2016 Test 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday 6/28/2016 Class 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday 6/29/2016 Class 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Thursday 6/30/2016 Class 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Friday 7/1/2016 Class 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday 7/5/2016 Test 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday 7/6/2016 Class 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Thursday 7/7/2016 Class 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Friday 7/8/2016 Class 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Monday 7/11/2016 Test 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday 7/12/2016 Class 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday 7/13/2016 Class 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Review Class 2 hours

Test 4 hours

Review Class 2 hours