summer resort 2015

ST. MARY’SSUMMER RESORT

2015

Learning is Fun when Play is Educational

ST.MARY’sSUMMERR E S O RT

CATCH THE WAVEWelcome to St. Mary’s Summer Resort!St. Mary’s Summer Resort is dedicated to developing the whole child through inquiry-based exploration. Our unique program includes Day Camp, Specialty Camps, Academics and Athletics. See you soon!

Visit our website at www.smaa.org/summerresort to enroll today.

St. Mary’s School • 949-448-9027

Jim CoxDean of StudentsK-8 Summer Resort DirectorCamp [email protected]

Sheila RafatHead of Early Education EEP Summer Resort DirectorEEP Camp [email protected]

Nancy QushairAcademic Prep [email protected]

Noel GreenDirector of [email protected]

EARLY EDUCATION Summer Resort Selections ......................................................................................................... 2

EARLY EDUCATION Day Camp Calendar ....................................................................................................................... 3

EARLY EDUCATION Specialty Enrichment & Athletics .............................................................................................. 4

GRADES K-5 Day Camp ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

GRADES K-5 Day Camp Calendar .................................................................................................................................... 6

GRADES K-5 (Lower School) Academic Prep ................................................................................................................. 7

GRADES 6-8 (Middle School) Academic Prep ............................................................................................................... 8

GRADES K-8 Specialty Camps ........................................................................................................................................... 9

GRADES K-8 Athletics ...................................................................................................................................................... 21

REGISTRATION .................................................................................................................................................................. 24

SUMMER RESORT CALENDAR .................................................................................................................................. 25

EARLY EDUCATION SUMMER RESORT SELECTIONS

SUMMER CAMPWeekly from June 15th – August 28th Grade Level: EP/PS/PK/JKYoung campers learn best in hands-on fun environment that keeps them learning, engaged and entertained. Our Early Education Program (EEP) Camp combines facilitated activities, play and active learning centers with special visitors, field-trips and amazing on-campus events!

EEP Summer camp features a new age appropriate weekly theme to keep the adventure going all summer!

Highlights:• Special Lessons• Hands-on Activities• Music & Movement • Technology Learning • Arts & Crafts• Games• Water days• Bounce house days• Special visitors • Field Trips (PK & JK Only)

SUMMER SCHOOL5 Week Prep from June 22nd – July 24th Grade Level: PK/JKIn preparation for the coming school year students are invited to participate in a unique three hour summer school program. Each day your student’s future grade level teacher will focus on the skills vital to success in the next school year.

Highlights:• Reading & Phonics• Writing & Fine Motor Development• Math• Technology Learning

School Plan #4 Four Days Per Week (Monday thru Thursday)*

Option A School Only 9:00-12:00 $975

Option B School /Camp 9:00-4:00 $1625 & Fridays*

Option C School/Camp 8:00-5:00 $1825 Combo + EC*

Plan #1 2 Days Per Week (Tuesday/Thursday)

Option A Half Day 9:00-12:00 $135

Option B Standard Day 9:00-4:00 $165

Option C Extended Day 8:00-5:00 $205

Plan #2 3 Days Per Week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday)




Plan #3 5 Days Per Week (Monday thru Friday)




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* Specialty Enrichment Workshops require separate enrollment

SUPER HERO HAVEN –SUMMER RESORT – 2015

WEEK 8 3 4 5 6 7Kryptonite

Candy Shop Stardust

& Super PowersIt’s in

the StarsMix itUp!

SpecialVisitor:

Mad ScienceSuper Hero

Science

WEEK 9 10 11 12 13 14CreativeComics

IllustrationLessons

Bang, Boom,Crash…!

Round Robin – Telling the Story

Super HeroAnthems

My Poweris Play

WEEK 10 17 18 19 20 21ObstacleCourse

SandChallenge

Climb It, Toss It, & Skip It!

Jump, Roll& Run!

Special Visitor: Galaxy Dome Experience

Savingthe World

WEEK 11

CLOSED

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Let’sBuild It

Wet, Wild, and Wonderful

Super ShareDay

Mud, Messyand Magical! SURPRISE

BEST OF!

CAMP MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

AUGUST

School Closed - Pre-Week - Until Fall 2015 Return

WEEK 4 29 30 1 2 3CaptainAmerica

Community Helper’s & Hero’s

MakingFlags

Event: 4th of JulyClass Parades –

Red, White & Blue Day!School Closed for

Independence Day!American

Super Hero’s

WEEK 5 6 7 8 9 10City Scape Design –

Blue PrintsBox CityBuilding

Blocks& Legos

Floorto Ceiling

Super Hero Sand Castles

Building OurSuper City

WEEK 6 13 14 15 16 17Cape

Design Make

a MaskAdding

AccessoriesSuper Hero

Disguise

SuperHero

Runway Project

Costume

WEEK 7

CLOSED

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Super HeroTravel

Let’s Make ItShare Day –

Favorite Vehicle Take a Ride –

In Style Special Visitor:

Story TellerIt’s a Bird, it’s a

Plane…or a Train?


JULY

School Closed - Summer Break - 7/27 to 7/31


WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

SUMMER RESORT

SUMMER SCHOOL

JUNE

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EEP Closed - Vacation Bible School K-8 ONLY - 6/10 to 6-12

Getting to KnowYOU!

TeamSuper Hero

What MakesMe Special?

Super Hero Community (Laws of the Land)

My Family Picture Share Day

My Favorite Hero Share Day

GuessWho?

Super Hero Puppets (Our Feelings)

All About Me – Share Day

Special Visitor:Community Helper Visit

Welcome to theSuper Hero Haven

All for One & One for All

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SPECIALTY ENRICHMENT & ATHLETICS WORKSHOPS

Weekly From June 15th – July 24th Grade Level: PS/PK/JK Cost: $215 – Morning Session • $185 – Afternoon Session

This fun filled line-up is taught with a hands-on approach by St. Mary’s Early Education instructors!These creative programs peak students natural curiosity. Students may enroll in workshops independent of camp/school

or a add-on to any summer resort program. All classes are taught by St. Mary’s qualified instructors. .

JUMP STARTTO SPANISH! Get ready for a theatrical, active, and hands-on experience featuring stories, games, and songs from different countries all around the Spanish speaking world! Students will learn basic vocabulary numbers, colors, shapes, and much more in this fun three hour class.

Morning Session: 9 am - 11:45 amAvailable Weeks: 2

ART EXPLORER Students will be introduced to a new master artist every week such as Van Gogh, Picasso, and Claude Monet. We will go on adventures learning about their life and work. Students will learn about the mediums, styles and techniques they are each known for.

Morning Session: 9 am - 11:45 amAvailable Weeks: 3, 5

COOKINGThis amazing enrichment cooking class offers a unique culinary experience to children in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity. Every session is a new experience with fresh weekly themes and exciting projects. Students sharpen math, language, science, and social studies skills. This interactive learning experience gives children the opportunity to develop a life-long love for the culinary arts!

Morning Session: 9 am - 11:45 amAvailable Weeks: 4, 6

DISCOVER IT – FUN WITH SCIENCEScience and Sensory related activities each week include story time, music and movement, arts and crafts, simple science, outdoor play and exploration. Come check out themes like Mudsy, Sudsy, Messy & Wet and Fizzle, Bubble & Pop.

Morning Session: 9 am - 11:45 am Available Weeks: 3, 4, 5

SPORTS& FITNESS Students will be introduced to new sports and fitness activities every week. Using the Gross Motor Yard, field, gym, MPR and other spaces around campus to explore and learn. Students are challenged in their gross motor, cognitive and social development through these specific sports and fitness activities.

Afternoon Session: 2:30 pm - 4 pm *Great add to Summer PrepAvailable Weeks: 2, 3, 4

CHEER& DANCE This wonderful class is filled with dance, cheer and gymnastics activities which include: Obstacle course, balance beam and tumbling. Students explore their physical abilities through age appropriate activities. This program will enhance listening skills and direction following in a safe and fun environment.

Afternoon Session: 2:30 pm - 4 pm *Great add to Summer PrepAvailable Weeks: 5, 6, 7

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GRADES K-5 DAY CAMP

Weekly From June 15th – August 28th St. Mary’s Summer Resort Day Camp offers activities, such as art, music, science and sports in conjunctionwith field trips and BBQ Fridays. Camp fosters childrens’ emotional, social, physical and creative growth

through a range of interactive activities and relationships with role model counselors.

KINDERGARTEN TOGRADE 5 DAY CAMP The St. Mary’s Kindergarten to Grade 5 Day Camp features a number of fun activities and trips filled with enrichment and entertainment. Students have the opportunity to relax, hang out with friends and participate in exciting activities as they unwind and enjoy their summer days.

The day camp program takes every opportunity to not only make the day enjoyable for your child, but weaves community service and service learning. Philanthropic projects in the form of community-based service learning help to instill in students a sense of connectedness to others through selfless acts. Philanthropic projects such as making lunch for a homeless shelter and Salt Creek Beach clean up, help campers see the world outside of themselves and starts the journey as advocates for change and social responsibility. The St. Mary’s Summer Resort day camp offers fun, educational and philanthropic activities that are sure to enrich your child’s summer and create lasting memories for years to come.

Weekly ActivitiesMonday: Dress up day! Students come dressed in themes such as sports dress, Hawaiian, safari and 50’s fun with contests for the best themed costume.Tuesday: Bring your swimsuits on Tuesdays and cool off with summer water activities such as water bounce houses, water relays, fire bucket brigade, balloon toss and many more games to splash and play.Wednesday: Students should wear their Summer Resort T-shirt every Wednesday for afternoon off-campus field trips to Boomers, beach-clean up, Laser Quest, Big Air Trampoline, Aquarium of the Pacific and movies.Thursday: Baseball, Pillow Polo tournaments, snow cone making and much more!Friday: BBQ lunch, clubs and a movie. See the Kindergarten – Grade 5 Day Camp Calendar for additional details

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Day Camp Dates: June 15- August 28 Closed Friday, July 3, July 27 – July 31Day Camp Hours: 9:00 am-4:00 pm (Full Day) 12:00-4:00 Half Day during weeks 3 through 7 onlyExtended Hours: 8:00-9:00 am (morning) 4:00-5:00 pm (evening)Costs: Weekly Full Day $300 Weekly Half Day $165 during weeks 3 through 7 only Extended Morning Hour $25/week Extended Afternoon Hour $25/week

GRADES K-5 DAY CAMP

GRADES K-5 DAY CAMP CALENDAR

WEEK 83 4 5 6 7

Mariokart Tourny Jersey Day

Water Bounce House Baseball

Angels Game Water Ballon Launcher Scence It

BBQ Movie

WEEK 910 11 12 13 14

Crazy Sock Day Sharks and Minnows

Water Bounce House Lighting

Sccoters Jungle Ice Palace

Water Obstacle Course Rainbow Looms

BBQ Movie

WEEK 1017 18 19 20 21

Trivia Games Art Project

Water Bounce House Lava Block

Salt Creek Beach CleanUp

Just Dance Tourny Tag Games

BBQ Movie

WEEK 11

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“Last Man Standing” Build your own Sundae

Water Bounce House Scavenger Hunt

Roller Skating Bingo Water Balloon Toss

BBQ Movie


AUGUST

School Closed - Pre-Week - Until Fall 2015 Return

WEEK 429 30 1 2 3

Snow Cones Bocce Ball

Water Bounce House Bowling

CarnivalSmoothie Making

Red, White, and Blue Dress

School Closed for Independence Day!

WEEK 56 7 8 9 10

Crazy Hair Day “Last Man Standing”

Water Bounce House Minute To Win It

Bowling Lava Blocks Water Relays

BBQ Movie

WEEK 613 14 15 16 17

Art ProjectKickball

Water Bounce House Soccer

Aquarium Water Balloon Battleship Lanyards

BBQ Movie

WEEK 7

CLOSED

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Snowball Fight Pillow Polo

Water Bounce House Playdough Making

Jumpin Jammin Lazer Quest

Tag Games 20 Questions

BBQ Movie


JULY

School Closed - Summer Break - 7/27 to 7/31


WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

SUMMER RESORT

SUMMER SCHOOL

JUNE

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Closed - Vacation Bible School K-8 ONLY - 6/10 to 6/12

“Last Man Standing” Art Project

Water color Painting Pillow Polo

Water Bounce House Snowball fight

Water Bounce House Trivia Games

Big Air

Alsio Town Center Movies

Water Balloon Battleship Scene It

Playdough Making World Cup

BBQ Movie

BBQ Movie

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KINDERGARTEN PREP Through hands-on, engaging literacy centers, incoming Kindergarten students will reinforce their knowledge of letters and sounds, participate in small, differentiated guided reading groups, and sharpen their comprehension skills during daily reading activities.

Through the use of Handwriting Without Tears, incoming Kindergarten students will practice proper letter formation while having the opportunity to write and illustrate creative stories. The 6 + 1 Traits of Writing will be introduced and reinforced throughout the session.

Incoming Kindergarten students will engage in hands-on, differentiated math centers, focusing on counting and writing numbers, number concepts, patterning, graphing and story problems. Everyday Math concepts will be reviewed during the lessons.

GRADE 1 PREP Incoming Grade 1 students will participate in small, differentiated guided reading groups focused on increasing decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills. Students will build their sight word vocabulary with daily practice, review, and reinforcement.

Students will practice appropriate letter formation through the use of Handwriting Without Tears. During the Writer’s Workshop, students will have the opportunity to explore and create various types of writing including poetry, friendly letters, and creative stories. In addition, students will learn vital grammar skills to strengthen their writing. Students will be encouraged to share their writing with the class and strengthen public speaking skills.

During math, students will engage in hands-on, differentiated math centers to reinforce and build upon their growing knowledge of math concepts. Students will explore addition and subtraction, patterns, measurement, time, and money. Technology will be consistently integrated to help differentiate and enhance students’ ability levels in reading, writing, and math.

GRADE 2 PREPIncoming Grade 2 students will enjoy a variety of opportunities to read, and be read to while engaging in hands-on literacy centers. Students will also participate in small, differentiated guided reading groups to build their sight word vocabulary, increase word solving skills and fluency, in addition to sharpen their comprehension skills at their individual instructional level. St. Mary’s proudly uses Fountas and Pinnell’s literacy program.

Through the use of Handwriting Without Tears, incoming Grade 2 students will continue to practice proper letter formation. During the Writer’s Workshop, students will have the opportunity to compose, revise, illustrate and share their individual, original stories. The 6 + 1 Traits of Writing will be reinforced through daily mini-lessons.

Incoming Grade 2 students will engage in hands-on, differentiated math centers, focusing on the automaticity of basic addition and subtraction facts, real world word problems, time, and money. Students will work at their individual levels, while interacting with others through instructional games and centers. Everyday Math concepts will be reviewed during the lessons.

GRADE 3 SUMMER PREPIncoming Grade 3 summer reading will focus on small differentiated guided reading groups, concentrating on developing individual skills and strategies to improve comprehension, fluency and inference. The students will also read a class novel to explore the elements of character, setting and plot and further expand their vocabulary, prediction and summarizing skills. Students will experience reading different genres including poetry, plays, fiction and non-fiction.

The writing program will stimulate the student’s imagination and develop their organization, sentence fluency and word choice through the 6+1 writing program. Students will be taught how to include sensory details, incorporate exciting word choice and give their writing great voice. Conventional grammar will be taught with the rules of punctuation and verb tense, in addition to high frequency words and cursive handwriting.

Within the math program students will be taught differentiated mathematical concepts with addition, subtraction, multiplication, measurement, geometry, place value, fractions and more through the Everyday Mathematics program. These concepts will be reinforced through interactive and cooperative math games and manipulatives. The Building Math Fluency Program will be taught to reinforce computation strategies and improve skills in addition, subtraction and multiplication. GRADE 4 PREPFor our reading curriculum, incoming Grade 4 students will participate in small, differentiated guided reading groups. Students will learn critical reading strategies that will increase skills in comprehension, accuracy, and fluency at their individual instructional level. As a class, we will discuss character development, sequence of events, and vocabulary as we read a summer novel.

In writing, the students will have the opportunity to awaken their creative juices, sharpen their writing skills, and explore the writing process using the 6+1 writing traits and Lucy Calkins writing program. Students will also develop an understanding of the structure of a paragraph, including topic and closing sentences. Using their senses and descriptive adjectives, students will produce poems, personal narratives, and persuasive essays. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their writing with the teacher, as well as share with their peers.

During math, incoming fourth grade students will engage in differentiated math activities using math manipulatives and interactive games. They will focus on automaticity of basic math facts, place value, fractions, exponents, equations and variables. They will build on their already growing knowledge of multiplication and division. Everyday Math concepts will be reviewed, reinforced, and introduced during the lessons. The students will also become familiar with the Everyday Math website.

GRADE 5 PREPIncoming Grade 5 students will participate in small, differentiated guided reading groups designed to meet them at their individual instructional levels. Students will practice a variety of reading strategies that will increase skills in comprehension, accuracy, and fluency. As they read a class novel, the children will discuss character development, sequence of events, and vocabulary.

Students will have the opportunity to awaken their creative juices, sharpen their writing skills, and explore the writing process using the 6 + 1 Writing Traits. Students will continue to cultivate their ideas, voice, sentence fluency, organization, word choice, and conventions as they craft narrative, “I Come from Poems”, expository pieces, and a camp newspaper. They will have opportunities to reflect on their writing with the teacher and their peers.

Incoming Grade 5 students will engage in differentiated math activities using manipulatives and interactive games from the Everyday Math series. Finally, partial numbers will be explored as the children work with fractions, decimals, and percents.

Dates: 5 Week Session – June 22 - July 24 Time: 9 am – 12 noon Cost: $750

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GRADES K-5 (LOWER SCHOOL) ACADEMIC PREP

MATH PREP, GRADE 6 This year, summer school Grade 6 Math will be a five week program for incoming Grade 6 students who have tested into the course. During this five week span, students will become familiar with some of the major Grade 6 math concepts in order to ready themselves for the upcoming school year. Students will review concepts from previous courses and will be introduced to concepts including order of operations and exponents, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing mixed number fractions, converting improper fractions to mixed number fractions, dividing decimals, converting fractions to decimals, fraction/decimal/percent conversions, scale drawings, one and two step equations, finding area of two-dimensional figures, and circumference of circles.

PRE-ALGEBRA PREP, GRADES 6-7 This year, summer school Pre-Algebra Prep will be a five week program for incoming Grade 6/7 Pre-Algebra students who have tested into the course. During this five week span, students will become familiar with some of the major Pre-Algebra concepts in order to ready themselves for the upcoming school year. Students will review concepts from previous courses and will be introduced to concepts including integers and absolute value, adding and subtracting integers, multiplying and dividing integers, mixed number fractions, combining like terms, estimating square roots, Pythagorean Theorem, converting repeating decimals to fractions, one and two step equations, graphing linear functions and surface area of prisms. ALGEBRA PREP, GRADES 7-8 This year, summer school Algebra Prep will be a five week program for incoming Grade 7/8 algebra students who have tested into the course. During this five week span, students will become familiar with some of the major algebraic concepts in order to ready themselves for the upcoming school year. Students will review concepts from previous courses and will be introduced to concepts including exponents, order of operations, simplifying expressions and combining like terms, solving one, two and multi-step equations, the distributive property, inequalities, relations and functions, and evaluating algebraic expressions.

ACADEMIC PREP FOR LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE, GRADE 6-8Students coming in to Grade 6 will read one novel together this summer. We will annotate the book, and maintain a journal to analyze plot, setting, characters and themes, using quotes from the text to support claims. Students will build on their knowledge of the six traits, to write short response-to-literature essays. Students will also spend time writing an “isearch” paper, a research report on a subject of their own choosing. The MLA format, used throughout Middle School, will be presented and followed. This course provides excellent preparation and reinforcement for the rigorous reading and writing requirements at St. Mary’s.

Supplies: Spiral notebook and pens or pencils. Reading books will be provided.

Students coming into Grades 7 or 8 will read short fiction together this summer. We will annotate the text, and maintain a journal to analyze characterization, setting, mood and themes, using quotes from the text to support claims, and identifying author’s purpose and use of figurative language such as metaphor, simile and personification. Students will write short response-to-literature essays. Students will examine the components of a famous speech, and spend time writing an “isearch” paper, a research report on a subject of their own choosing. The MLA format, used throughout Middle School, will be reviewed and reinforced. This course provides excellent preparation and reinforcement for the rigorous reading and writing requirements at St. Mary’s.

Supplies: Spiral notebook and pens or pencils. Books will be provided.

Dates: 5 Week Session – June 22nd - July 24th Middle School students should select the appropriate math class based upon their math level for the next school year.

Language and Literature class placement will be done according to grade level.

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GRADES K-5 (LOWER SCHOOL) ACADEMIC PREP GRADES 6-8 (MIDDLE SCHOOL) ACADEMIC PREP

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GRADES K-8 SPECIALTY CAMPS

SPECIALTY & ATHLETIC CAMPS

WEEK DATE K-3RD GRADE 4TH - 8TH GRADE

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6/10-6/12

6/15-6/19

6/22-6/26

6/29 - 7/2

7/6-7/10

7/13-7/17

7/20-7/24

8/3-8/7

8/10-8/14

8/17-8/21

8/24 - 8/28

Music Mash - UpLego RoboticsPhoto (1-8)

Fast Action Math (1-3)

Modern Masterpiece (1-8)French Chef

Co-ed Basketball (1-4)(12:00 pm - 4:00 pm)

Mixed Media (1-8)Soccer

BakingKarate (1-8)

Ceramics (2-8)Musical Theatre (1-8)

Reader’s TheaterCSI

Mexican ChefKidsKraft (1-8)

LAX (12-4)

Magic of ScienceGlobal Builders

GLAX (12-4)

Stop-Motion Animation Cheer K-8

Italian Iron Chef

SpanishFrench

ChineseCartoon Cel

Memory BookOceanographyFarm to Table

Football

Lego RoboticsBoardgameMUN (3-5)

Global Grooves (3-8)

Spring Football

French ChefCo-ed Basketball

YogaPhoto (1-8)

Modern Masterpieces (1-8)Music Tech (3-8)

ArtematicsFast Action Math (4-5)

BakingSelf Defense

Fashion Frenzy (3-8)Mixed Media (1-8)

Karate (1-8)Musical Theatre (1-8)

Computer ProgrammingSoccer

Creative WritingCeramics (2-8)

KidKraft (1-8)LAX 9-4

Media and Self Esteem (6-8)Broadcast JournalismAdvanced Technology

GLAX (9-4)Ancient ArchitectureMexican Iron Chef

Band and Orchestra Camp

Cheer (K-8)Italian Iron ChefSchool of Rock

Football

SpanishFrench

ChineseCartoon Cel

Human Biology

G. VolleyballMUN (6-8)

Farm to Table

Global Grooves (3-8)Water Conservation (3-8)

Lego Robotics

Extreme Bible Adventure (K-8)

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Weekly From June 10th – August 28th

EXTREME BIBLE ADVENTURE! Grades K-8Start your summer off right by diving into God’s word. Explore and discover new and exciting ways to experience God. Learn about people in the Bible and how they were used by God; how they demonstrated kindness, made friends, and took care of those who were hurt. They reflected the love of a God who welcomes and cares for each of us. Students will follow their own small group leader to delve into the lesson by participating in the following activities: Bible story time, Crafts, Discovery time, Recreation plus much more. At the end of each day the entire EBA will gather together to participate in a closing assembly.

Lead by Pastor Mark

Dates: Week 1 – WednesdaythroughFriday- June 10-12Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost: $160A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday

ADVANCED COMPUTER HARDWAREGrades 4-8Students will explore concepts in computer hardware. They will learn how computers function from a hardware perspective, disassembling systems to learn how parts connect as well as building new systems from scratch. They will learn networking basics such as how networks function, assemble a network cable, basic domain usage, and file sharing within a network. Additionally, students will explore the concept of an operating system comparing current popular solutions, GUI basics, as well as how to install an operating system cleanly. Lastly, students will be introduced to the concept of scripting, or creating files that execute automatics tasks.

Teacher: Glen Galarpe

Dates: Week 6 – July 13-17Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$350 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip toAquariumofthePacific is included.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMINGGrades 6-8The computer programming camp aims to introduce students to programming through the use of HTML and CSS. Students will learning the basics of how programming works including syntax, manipulating elements, and understanding how visual styling translates to programming. Students will work on creating websites that leverage the skills acquired through the week.

Teacher: Glen Galarpe Dates:Week5–July6-10Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$350 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to go bowling is included.


CSI: FORENSICSGrades 1-3Does your child like to solve mysteries? CSI: Forensics involves just that. Students will be engaged in different crime scene investigations during this one-week course. Students will get a taste of what it is like to be a forensic scientist as they explore different aspects of solving mysteries. Students will become familiar with using various tools to aide their investigations, such as traditional and digital microscopes. This class is designed so students will graduate with the knowledge of knowing how to apply the scientific method. Parents are invited to attend a special presentation of crime scene investigations on Friday at 3 pm.

Teacher: Anne Forney

Dates: Week 6 – July 13-17Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$350 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip toAquariumofthePacific is included.

IFUNDAMENTALS OF ESPANOL! Grades 1-3 Come join us for a fun week of singing, food, games, and crafts in Spanish! Learn basic vocabulary and concepts of beginning level español through play and hands-on activities. This introduction to Spanish is an easy, fun way to try out Spanish for the first time or get a head start on your new Spanish classes you’ll be taking in the fall. Parents will join us on Friday for a special “fiesta” celebration planned and presented by the students.

Teacher: Senora Bennett

Dates: Week 9 – August 10-14Time:9am-4pm Cost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to Scooters Jungle is included.

IFUNDAMENTALS OF ESPANOL!Grades 4-8 Learn new words in Spanish and review basic concepts of this beautiful language as we explore the culture and diversity of Spanish-speaking countries. We will end our adventure with “una fiesta,” a special party planned by students that you won’t want to miss.

Teacher: Senor Valdez

Dates: Week 9 – August 10-14Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to Ice Palace is included.

BONJOUR LES PETITS AMIS!Grades 1-8Students will learn the basics of the French language, such as colors, numbers, alphabet, food, animals, and greetings. They will do so in a fun environment by playing games, singing, coloring and skits! Voila!

Teacher: Madame Forte

Dates: Week 9 – August 10-14Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to Scooters Jungle (K-3) or Ice Palace (4-8) is included.

NĬ HĂO! MANDARIN CHINESE Grades 4-8Come learn basic Chinese greetings, numbers, days of the week, colors, food, and much more in this Chinese immersion camp. Students will learn Chinese through hands-on activities, crafts, songs, and games. We will also practice daily conversation. Join the fun in learning the most spoken language in the world.

Teacher: Olivia Chang

Dates: Week 9 – August 10-14Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to Ice Palace is included.

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BAKINGGrades 1-8This fun and exciting baking course offers an opportunity to be creative and develop skills in the kitchen. We will bake all sorts of cookies, brownies, banana bread, pies and breads while learning measurement, kitchen protocol and how to follow recipes!

Teacher: Ludivine Forte

Grades 1-3Dates:Week5–July6-10Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$350 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to go bowling is included

Grades 4-8Dates: Week 4 – June 29 - July 2Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$350 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayA Wednesday afternoon Carnival is included.

ITALIAN CHEFGrades 1-8Mangiamo! Let’s Eat! During this fun and interactive one week program, students will cook and satisfy their taste buds with Italian cuisine. We will learn to cook Italian meals including pasta with homemade sauce, pizza, meatballs, biscotti, tiramisu and more! This course will encourage a love for the Italian language, culture and food. On the last day, family and friends will be invited to join our Ristorante Santa Maria and enjoy what we made. Buon Appetito!

Teacher: Ludivine Forte

Dates: Week 8 – August 3-7 Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to an Angels Game is included.

MEXICAN CHEF Grades 1-8iDelicioso! Come join us as we head to the kitchen for a delicious exploration of tasty dishes from south of the boarder! Incoming Grades 1-3 students will sharpen their culinary and language skills as they cook, bake and eat a variety of foods from Central and South America while practicing and learning Spanish. Hands-on activities and daily cooking classes in Spanish make this a fun and tasty way to learn more Spanish and improve fluency. On Friday, parents are invited to join us for a special celebration to sample some of the children’s culinary masterpieces.

Grades 1-3Teacher: Senora Bennett

Dates: Week 6 – July 13-17Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$350 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip toAquariumofthePacificis included.

Grades 4-8Teacher: Senor Valdez

Dates: Week 7 – July 20-24Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$350 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to Laser Quest is included.

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WATER CONSERVATION LEARNING EXPERIENCEGrades 3-8What can we do to save our oceans? Activities that combine art with science to increase our awareness of the world’s water supply. The week will conclude with a visit from the Wyland Clean Water Mobile Learning Center, an interactive educational experience.

Teacher:TeffanyHill

Dates: Week 11 – August 24-28Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayA Wednesday afternoon of roller skating is included.

STOP MOTION ANIMATIONGrades 1-3 Create your own short film using stop motion animation! Students will brainstorm a story idea and create a storyboard using images, text, and descriptive language. After creating a storyboard, students will move into the set building phase to design the characters and environment for their film. Finally, students will learn the technical skills required to film their story using a stop motion app on the iPad. Lights! Camera! Action!


Dates: Week 8 – August 3-7Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to an Angels Game is included.

ROBOTICSGrades 1-3Interested in learning about LEGO® Robotics? Join us this summer to learn the basics of using the LEGO® WEDO® robot. Students will be given the opportunity to build different types of autonomous robots. They will be taught how to program the robots to move, talk, and carry out tasks. Students will work together to accomplish many different goals, all while operating under the First LEGO® League’s Core Set of Values.

Teachers: Jocelyn Williams and Kristen Gilhooley

Dates:Week2–August15-19Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to Big Air Trampoline is included.

Dates: Week 11 – August 24-28Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayA Wednesday afternoon of roller skating is included.

ROBOTICSGrades 4-8Curious about FirstLEGO League Robotics? Join us this summer to learn more about what it takes to work together to build and control robots. Student teams will build, test, and program an autonomous robot using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT to solve a set of missions as well as research, develop, and share their innovative solutions. Throughout their experience, teams will operate under FLL’s Signature set of Core Values.

Teacher: Dustin Mittelsteadt

Dates: Week 11 - August 24-28Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayA Wednesday afternoon of roller skating is included.

FRENCH IRON CHEFDuring this fun and interactive week-long program, students will learn to cook these tasty French dishes, such as quiche, crêpes, French toast, croque-monsieur, ratatouille, sandwiches with French baguettes and more. On the last day, family and friends will come to our little café and enjoy what we made. Bon appétit!

Teacher: Madame Forte

Grades 1-3Dates: Week 3 – June 22 -26Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$350 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to the movies is included.

Grades 4-8Dates:Week2–June15-19Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to Big Air Trampoline is included.

FARM TO TABLEGrades 1-8Have you ever wondered where our food comes from? Let’s explore the how farmers tend to their plants and use them in their own home-made meals. Create your own garden by planting and harvesting fruits, vegetables, and herbs that you can use to create delicious snacks and meals at home.

Teacher:TeffanyHill

Dates: Week 10 – August 17-21Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip for a beach clean-up to Salt Creek Beachisoffered.

OCEANOGRAPHY Grades 1-3Dive into this summer program and explore the wonders of the ocean. Students will answer their own inquiries about the ocean as we conduct experiments to answer questions such as “how does coral grow and get so big?” and “why do some ocean creatures glow?” Students will have the opportunity to not only research ways in which we can keep our beaches and oceans clean, but will put their research to action and will participate in experiments related to water filtration. This one week course will also allow students to express their creative side as we act out different ocean animal behaviors and turn the classroom into a week of underwater fun.

Teacher:KatieHobbins

Dates: Week 10 – August 17-21Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip for a beach clean-up to Salt Creek Beachisoffered.

HUMAN BIOLOGYGrades 6-8How does your body work?Learn about structures of the human body that are related to their functions in their biological systems. This course includes the study of the various systems in the body. Such systems include the circulatory, immune, skeletal and respiratory systems, among several others. We will explore “On Pins and Needles”, “What’s in Energy Drinks”, “The Link between Air Pollution and Asthma”, “Making Clean Water”, “The Science of Jet Lag” among others. We will also explore how exercise and a healthy diet affect our body systems.

Teacher: Leila Volkmann Dates: Week 9 – August 10-14Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to Ice Palace is included.

COLLAGE AND MIXED MEDIAGrades 1-8Layers of art means layers of fun! In this class we will combine and explore different types of techniques and media. These projects can range from large canvas pieces to faux stained glass windows. Students will be able to experiment by choosing different materials to put on top of their canvas piece for an unexpected masterpiece.

Teacher: Roxanne Kane

Grades 1-8Dates:Week4–June29–July2 Time:9am-4pm•Cost:$350 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayA Wednesday afternoon Carnival is included.

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KIDS KRAFTGrades 1-8Complete the summer camp experience with fun camp crafts for the kids. Fill your long summer days with neat crafts that make for summer keepsakes, cool beach gear, and more… We will be using a variety of supplies like rainbow looms, duct tape, original friendship bracelets, jewelry making kits etc. The kids will be able to create fun and fashionable items to take home.

Teacher:AmyHoffman


FASHION FRENZYGrades 3-8Have you seen Project Runway? Want to design and create your own fashion items just like the pros? Join us this summer to learn what it takes to design your own fashion line! During this week of camp you will learn some basic sewing skills and challenge each day with a new project. It could be creating a one of a kind shirt, eye-catching accessories, sketching, and crafts. The possibilities are endless. Fabulous fun for all!

Teacher: Marna Graham

Dates: Week 4 – June 29 - July 2Time: 12 pm - 4 pmCost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayA Wednesday afternoon Carnival is included.

CARTOON CEL ANIMATION WORKSHOPGrades 1-8Students will focus upon the art of animation and the creation of a series of cartoon cels in this week-long workshop involving mixed media. They will view original “Popeye” cartoon cels and will be given the opportunity to invent original characters or to reinvent popular animated characters. Each cel will represent a three-step process – a base drawing, acrylic painting of that drawing and a creation of a suitable background to accompany the painted cel. In addition, students will discover the works of contemporary artist Roy Lichtenstein and will create large paintings inspired by his Pop Art style which was influenced by comic books and popular advertising.


Dates: Week 9 – August 10-14Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to Scooters Jungle (K-3) or Ice Palace (4-8) is included.

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MODERN MASTERPIECEGrades 1-8Students will learn about the lives and styles of late nineteenth Century through mid-twentieth Century artists Edgar Degas, Louis ComfortTiffany, Andy Warhol, Paul Cezanne, and Joan Miro. They will create a pastel piece inspired by Degas; a glass piece influenced by the works of Tiffany; a graphic piece a la Warhol; a landscape painting on canvas in the style of Cezanne; and a collage inspired by Miro. At week’s end, each participant will have completed a colorful portfolio of artwork inspired by the works of these influential Impressionist, Post Impressionist, and Modern artists!


Dates: Week 3 – June 22-26Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$350 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to the movies is included.

MINECRAFTING THROUGH THE ANCIENT WORLDGrades 4-8Journey through time as we explore the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Greece, and Rome. Study how ancient humans adapted the environment to suit their needs and contributed to the inspiration for the structures that they built. We will be using the Minecraft program and its complimentary MCEdit to recreate each of these worlds with their distinct environmental as well as human made features. These worlds that they create will be utilized in the Grade 6 Individuals and Societies the following year.

Teacher: Marco Camargo

Dates: Week 7 – July 20-24Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$350 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to Laser Quest is included.

GLOBAL BUILDERSGrades 1-3Explore and build spectacular man-made wonders of the world using architecture and design concepts. Use programs such as Minecraft and TinkerCAD, and simple materials such as Legos, cardboard, toothpicks and marshmellows to recreate global landmarks and to inspire and test your own designs. Study existing structures while investigating basic principles including types of structures; sustainable building practices; design, environment and purpose; and urban planning while harnessing your own creativity and ingenuity.

Teacher:JamieHoffnagle

Dates: Week 7 – July 20-24Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$350 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to Jumpin Jammin is included.

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BROADCAST JOURNALISMGrades 4-8Learn what it takes to be a Broadcast Journalist! Mrs Schneider will teach you the fun and excitement of being a broadcast journalist, with all the skills & knowledge she gained from her time working at KTLA morning news station. During this fantastic camp you will have the opportunity to experience new ways to communicate by writing script, interviewing others, reading on camera, and reporting on fun and current events happening around our school community! In addition, you get to upload your work onto VIMEO so your friends and family can share in what you have created! Join us this summer to be the eyes, ears, & voice of all the happenings at St Mary’s!”

Teacher: Katelyn Schneider


ARTematicsGrades 4-8Do you know the math behind Mona Lisa’s smile? Do you have a love of drawing and a love of problem solving? Are YOU the next Leonardo Da Vinci? In this course students will create beautiful works of art using basic principles of geometry and algebra. After all, mathematics is not just about formulas and logic, but about patterns, symmetry, structure, shape and beauty. Students will be able to exercise their creativity while brushing up on fundamental math skills. Art projects include (but are not limited to): making tessellations, drawing optical illusions, applying the golden ratio and even dabbling in the mathematics of music!

Teacher: Sarah Nadler Dates: Week 3 – June 22-26Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$350 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to the movies is included.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPGrades 4-8In this week-long creative writing workshop, Middle School students will read and engage with a short story using various cognitive strategies, such as visualization and prediction. They will enjoy a variety of writing and artistic activities along the way, and will ultimately produce their own short story to take home at the end of the week.

Teacher:MadlenHulme

Dates:Week5–July6-10Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$350 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to go bowling is included

MODEL UNITED NATIONS Grades 3-8Model United Nations is a powerful experience for our young people to come together to listen, negotiate, and collaborate and then offer solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems. As an International Baccalaureate (I.B.) World School, MUN is an important step toward achieving our vision of educating tomorrow’s and today’s global leaders.

Teacher: Vince Fragasso

Grades 3-5Dates: Week 11 – August 24-28 Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayA Wednesday afternoon of Roller Skating is included.

Grades 6-8Dates: Week 10 – August 17-21Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip for a beach clean-up at Salt Creek Beach is included.

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CHEERLEADING Grades K-8 Cheerleading is one of the most popular sports for young girls. Participating in cheerleading provides girls with a chance to be active, learn technical skills, leadership, responsibility and teamwork. Join the St. Mary’s Cheer coaches for an exciting week learning all the essentials to be a cheerleader. Whether you are an experienced cheerleader or a beginner, in Cheer Camp, you will learn organized cheerleading routines, proper hand and body movements, as well as elements of tumbling, dance, jumps and stunting. Campers will be put into groups depending on their skills and age. At the end of the week everyone will participate in a choreographed performance. Parents are invited to attend this pep rally on Friday at 3 pm.

Coach: Joy Troop


MAGIC OF SCIENCE Grades 1-3 Abracadabra, Presto Chango! Have you ever seen a magic trick and wondered “how do they do that?” The answer is SCIENCE! Learn the physics and chemistry behind magic tricks and optical illusions. There is more to magic than meets the eye; it just takes a scientist to figure out the secrets.



ACT IT OUT WITH READERS’ THEATREGrades: 1 - 3In Readers’ Theatre students will act out plays as they read directly from their scripts without the stress of memorizing lines. Readers’ Theatre is effective in building reading fluency. It can also boost listening and speaking skills, enhance confidence, and transform reluctant readers into book lovers. Children are natural actors, and even the shyest student can be a surprising performer when given the chance to have a part in a play. We will have fun with reading while experiencing the joy of drama!Teacher: Keri Del Conte


iPADPHOTOGRAPHY Grades 1-8Students will learn the basics of digital photography including composition, lighting, landscapes, and portraits using an iPad’s camera. The students will also learn how to edit, print, and frame their photos for presentation. At the end of the week, the students will display their portfolio of their best work in a gallery for friends and family.

Teacher:KendallHaache

Dates:Week2–June15-19Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to Big Air Trampoline is included.

MEMORY BOOKGrades 1-3Join us in a fun week long class combining memories, scrapbooking, and writing! In this class, you will bring in pictures you have taken with your family, friends, teachers, pets, etc. You will also bring in pictures showcasing your talents and accomplishments this year. We will create a beautiful and unique scrapbook showcasing all of your wonderful memories. You will learn how to create a beautiful picture collage with decorative paper, stickers, glitter, and other fun accessories. We will also compose personal narratives where students will write about the exciting activities they have experienced. These narrative stories will be engaging and include a lot of detail. These memory books will help document memories that will last a lifetime!

Teacher: Kristen Gilhooley

Dates: Week 10 – August 17-21Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip for a beach clean-up at Salt Creek Beach is included.

MEDIA, POP CULTURE, AND SELF ESTEEMGrades 6-8Investigate how social media, smart marketing, and pop culture can negatively influence your self-esteem and ability to achieve. Analyze marketing strategies from companies such as Disney, observe the use of Photoshop in advertisements through the years, and learn about how body image standards vary nationally and internationally. Evaluate pop culture and current social media behavior, and create a message to empower your own generation in a positive way.

Teacher:JamieHoffnagle


LET’S BUILD A BOARD GAME!Grades 1-3Have you ever wanted to build your own game? Let’s put our creative ideas together and build our own interactive board game. We will build a professional looking circuit board game with 5 or more fun, creative connections.

Teacher: Magaly Moran

Dates: Week 11– August 24 – August 28Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayA Wednesday afternoon of roller skating is included

FUN WITH FASTACTION MATHGrades 1–5In Fast Action Math, students will be attacking math facts head on through interactive math games, fact triangles, part-whole and number-bond cards, flash masters, skill tests, and more! Students will learn to think about computation in logical, strategic ways. They will work hard to gain automaticity at their level in addition, subtraction, and/or multiplication, division. Students will work independently, as well as small groups, to focus in on their individual needs. Come have Fun with Fast Action Math!

Grades 1-3Teacher: Keri Del Conte


Grades 4-5Teacher: Keri Del Conte


MUSIC MASH-UP Grades 1-3Music Mash-up class celebrates the irreplaceable joys of growing children. Each session, students will survey an array of catchy songs, cool movements, and explore several instruments. Students will uncover a growing appreciation for music through the use of multimedia, games, craft projects and interactive play. The songs, rhymes and active movement practiced during classes improve language, vocal and cognitive development; as well as develop fine and gross motor skills. Music Mash-up is a fun, fresh opportunity for students to foster teamwork, build self-esteem and create healthy relationships with other kids.

Teacher: Solange Siribandan


MUSICAL THEATRE AND IMPROV Grades 1-8Do you like to sing, dance or act? Do you like to laugh? Do you like to be dramatic? Come explore the world of musical theatre and improvisation! Through play and scene study, students will develop spontaneity, concentration, self-expression, creativity, and performance skills. Come play theatre games, develop characters, choreograph, sing, create costumes and bring stage pictures to life. Improvisation and musical theatre celebrate a dynamic learning experience where students develop skills that boost personal success through teamwork.

Teacher: Maren Galarpe

Dates:Week5–July6-10Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$350 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$205A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to go bowling is included

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GLOBAL GROOVES Grades 3-8Explore world rhythms and songs through drum ensembles, instrumental playing, singing, and movement. Students will learn about global styles of music and geographic regions such as West Africa, Hawaii, Egypt, Indonesia, Cuba, Australia and more. If you like to move and groove, come play and learn about local global cultures through music!

Teacher: Maren Galarpe

Dates: Week 11– August 24 – August 28Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$350A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday A Wednesday afternoon of roller skating is included.

MUSIC TECHNOLOGYGrades 3-8Music Technology camp will explore a variety of musical technology, both as a tool to learn about music, and a means of expression. iPad and computer technology will be key in this course. Music theory is an important part of understanding how music is put together, how musical thoughts can be written, and how to perform the ideas of others. Music Ace is an innovative computer game that teaches music theory in a fun way. Arguably the most powerful way to express oneself in music is through the creation of it, or composing of music. We will explore music composition using GarageBand, a looping software that is accessible to beginners and offers more advanced techniques for more experienced students. There will be several other music games and software we will utilize. And finally, we’ll have some good old-fashioned fun using Guitar Hero. Throughout the week students will create music and videos to go with their musical creations. At the end of the week students will present some of their work and take home a DVD of their creations.

Teacher: Juli Van Eizenga


SCHOOL OF ROCKGrades 6-8This instrumental music workshop is designed to facilitate the study, rehearsal and performance of rock ‘n’ roll music. The students will be organized into bands. Following a week of rehearsal, students will perform their pieces for classmates, teachers, family, and friends at a special presentation on Friday at 3pm. All instrument types are welcome – Vocalists too!

Teacher: David Miller


BAND AND ORCHESTRA CAMPGrades 6-8Come and have fun playing your Wind, String or Percussion instrument this summer! We will be working on some really fun and classic music from Mozart, Beethoven, Bach as well as pop and movie music! This is a great opportunity to work on your individual musicianship and have fun playing and learning with your fellow Falcons! Open to all Wind, String, and Percussionists.

Teacher: David Miller


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GRADES K-8 ATHLETICS

Athletic camps focus on athletic ability, team work, sportsmanship, and strategies of the game.Students have the opportunity to explore multiple sports, at any age, and learn to develop as an athlete – and as a member of a team.

Athletic camps are a great way to exercise, develop a love for sports, and meet teammates and coaches.

CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL Grades K-3Are you ready for some football? If so, join our co-ed flag football team. In this week long camp, children will tackle the fundamentals of flag pulling, passing, catching, route running and the rules of the game. Whether they are an experienced or a beginning player, this camp will teach each child something new and exciting for their upcoming season.

Coach: Dustin Mittelsteadt

Dates: Week 10 – August 17-21Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$325A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip for a beach clean-up at Salt Creek Beach is included.

BOYS’ FLAG FOOTBALL Grades 4-8 Pre-season football camps are designed for athletes to have fun, become better football players and learn the St. Mary’s playbook. Athletes will receive individual instruction, group instruction, and competition to strengthen a player’s skills, fundamentals, techniques, and knowledge of positions. Athletes will compete against each other in one–on–one drills geared to allow them the opportunity to transfer individual skills taught in the camp to simulated game–play experiences. Athletes will benefit from a better understanding of football and development of teamwork and competition while getting in shape for the fall season.

Coaches: Jim Cox, Dustin Mittelsteadt, Doug Patterson and Marco Camargo


SPRING FOOTBALLGrades 4-8 Looking to improve your football IQ? Get a chance to improve as an athlete and teammate within the St Mary’s football program. Athletes will improve their fundamental football skills, such as flag pulling, passing, catching, and covering. During the camp, athletes will be introduced to the offensive and defensive strategies while building teamwork. Position specific drills, conditioning, and scrimmages will help develop the football related skills needed to be successful.

Coaches: Jim Cox and Doug Patterson

Dates: Week 1 – June 10-12 Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost: $160A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday.

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COED BASKETBALL Grades 1-4Whether you are new to the game or ready to hoop it up this camp is for you! Players will learn components of team sports and positive competition. Confidence will be improved by learning basic basketball fundamentals: shooting, passing, dribbling, defensive drills and conditioning. Structured scrimmages and games will take place daily.

Coaches: Dustin Mittelsteadt and AmyHoffman

Dates: Week 3 – June 22-26 Time: 12 pm - 4 pmCost: $190 A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to the movies is included.

COEDBASKETBALLGrades 5-8Ready to take flight next season in a St. Mary’s Falcons jersey? This camp offers players the opportunity to become better basketball players by working on individual offensive and defensive fundamentals that are essential to not only the game but to the St. Mary’s playbook. Confidence will be improved by learning basic basketball fundamentals: shooting, passing, dribbling, defensive drills and conditioning. Structured scrimmages will take place at the end of each day to reinforce skills taught throughout practice.

Coach: Dustin Mittelsteadt


BOYS’ LACROSSE Grades 1-8Lacrosse Camp is designed for athletes to have fun and become better Lacrosse players. Athletes will receive individual instruction, group instruction, and competition to strengthen a player’s skills, fundamentals, techniques, and knowledge of positions. Stick work, shooting and passing are just some of the basic skills learned at the camp. Athletes will also work on improving speed, agility and conditioning. Athletes will compete against each other in one–on–one drills geared to allow them the opportunity to transfer individual skills taught in the camp to simulated game–play experiences. Lacrosse camp participants must provide their own equipment, which includes their stick, helmet and body pads.

Coach: Marco Camargo

Grades 1-3 Dates: Week 6 – July 13-17Time: 12 pm - 4 pmCost: $190 A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip toAquariumofthePacificis included.

Grades 4-8 Dates: Week 6 – July 13-17Time: 9 am - 4 pmCost:$325A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip toAquariumofthePacificis included.

YOGA FOR A HEALTHY BODY AND MINDGrades 4-8This course will teach students the correct structures for range of yoga poses in a fun, non-competitive environment to help increase their flexibility and balance. Students will learn how to relax and energize their bodies through different yoga poses and breathing techniques. They will also be introduced to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of healthcare, to help them understand the best nutritional choices for their bodies. Finally, the students will be introduced to techniques for meditation to help calm their minds and release stress.

Coach: Kelly Anastes


GIRLS’ LACROSSE Grades 1-8Lacrosse Camp is designed for athletes to have fun and become better Lacrosse players. Athletes will receive individual instruction, group instruction, and competition to strengthen a player’s skills, fundamentals, techniques, and knowledge of positions. Stick work, shooting and passing are just some of the basic skills learned at the camp. Athletes will also work on improving speed, agility and conditioning. Athletes will compete against each other in one–on–one drills geared to allow them the opportunity to transfer individual skills taught in the camp to simulated game–play experiences.

Coach:CoachHerndon,Wilson,Shimano

Grades 1-3 Dates: Week 7 – July 20-24Time: 12 pm - 4 pmCost: $190 A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to Jumpin Jammin is included.

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GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALLGrades 4-8Join us for a week of fun and volleyball as we prepare for the season ahead. This camp will focus on all the aspects of volleyball needed for a successful campaign. We will be working hard on the basic skills, such as passing, setting, hitting and serving, while at the same time getting to know the basics of defensive and offensive strategies. Woven through this camp will be time spent on conditioning, footwork, nutrition, jump training, and core work. All of this in a fun and stress free setting! Whether you are coming to train for the season or just to improve your overall skill and enjoyment, this is the camp for you!

Coach: Tim Dennis

Dates: Week 10 – August 17-21Time: 9 am - 4pmCost:$325A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip for a beach clean-up at Salt Creek Beach is included.

KARATE Grades 1-3 Teamwork, listening response games, character development, confidence and self-control are all part of our fun-filled Karate camp. The camp includes agility and movement development, self-defense strategies and tactics, awareness and safety training. Campers will have fun in this fast-paced and high energy camp.

Coach: Master Lockhart

Dates:Week5–July6-10Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$325 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$190A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to go bowling is included.

SELF DEFENSE Grades 4-8 The class incorporates basic self-defense strategies and tactics, awareness and safety training, and the recognition and avoidance of potentially dangerous situations, while developing critical physical skills. This is a fun, fast-paced, high-energy class that will greatly improve your child’s awareness, self-confidence, and ability to realistically defend them self against someone much larger and stronger than they are.

Coach: Master Lockhart

Dates: Week 4 – June 29 – July 2 Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$325 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$190A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayAWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to go bowling is included.

COED SOCCERGrades 1-3St. Mary’s soccer camp focuses on four complimentary components of the game with our main objective being to instill a love of soccer in all our athletes. In camp we will develop tactical, technical, physical and psychosocial components of our athletes. Tactical skills that will be developed at this level include basic attacking and defending principles. Technical skills that we will practice include: passing and receiving, dribbling, ball control, shielding, turning with ball, and finishing. The physical component of camp will include: flexibility, balance, agility and awareness. The psychosocial aspect of the game will also be a key focus of camp as we work on motivation, self-confidence, and cooperation.

Coach:AmyHoffman

Dates: Week 4 – June 29 – July 2 Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$325 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$190A BBQ lunch will be provided on FridayA Wednesday afternoon Carnival is included.

COED SOCCERGrades 4-8St. Mary’s soccer camp focuses on four compli-mentary components of the game with our main objective of preparing all players for competitive play. In camp we will develop tactical, technical, physical and psychosocial components of our athletes. Tactical skills that will be developed include attacking/ defending principles, possession, transition, and finishing. Technical skills that we will practice include: passing and receiving, dribbling, ball control, heading, shielding, turning with ball, crossing and finishing. The physical component of camp will include: endurance, speed, flexibility, balance, agility and awareness. The psychosocial aspect of the game will also be a key focus of camp as we work on motivation, self-confidence, cooperation, communication and respect.

Coaches: Ben Simmonds and Kristen Peters

Dates:Week5–July6-10 Time:9am-4pm • Cost:$325 or12pm-4pm • Cost:$190A BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday AWednesdayafternoonfieldtrip to go bowling is included.

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Sapphire Food Service: Our food service program for Summer Resort features a simple version of our delicious and nutritious,

innovative lunches and snacks. You can be sure your children will benefit from this nutritionally balanced menu that uses local sources for fresh fruits and vegetables and offers natural and hormone free meats

and dairy products. Students are able to purchase lunches on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for $6. Register for lunch on Monday mornings. BBQ lunches are provided on Fridays.

Register Today atwww.smaa.org/summerresort

Summer Resort participants receive a Summer Resort t-shirt.

SUMMER RESORT CAMP OFFERINGS 2015

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7/6-7/10

7/13-7/17

7/20-7/24

8/3-8/7

8/10-8/14

8/17-8/21

8/24 - 8/28

Music Mash - UpLego RoboticsPhoto (1-8)

Fast Action Math (1-3)

Modern Masterpiece (1-8)French Chef

Co-ed Basketball (1-4)(12:00 pm - 4:00 pm)

Mixed Media (1-8)Soccer

BakingKarate (1-8)

Ceramics (2-8)Musical Theatre (1-8)

Reader’s TheaterCSI

Mexican ChefKidsKraft (1-8)

LAX (12-4)

Magic of ScienceGlobal Builders

GLAX (12-4)

Stop-Motion Animation Cheer K-8

Italian Iron Chef

SpanishFrench

ChineseCartoon Cel

Memory BookOceanographyFarm to Table

Football

Lego RoboticsBoardgameMUN (3-5)

Global Grooves (3-8)

Spring Football

French ChefCo-ed Basketball

YogaPhoto (1-8)

Modern Masterpieces (1-8)Music Tech (3-8)

ArtematicsFast Action Math (4-5)

BakingSelf Defense

Fashion Frenzy (3-8)Mixed Media (1-8)

Karate (1-8)Musical Theatre (1-8)

Computer ProgrammingSoccer

Creative WritingCeramics (2-8)

KidKraft (1-8)LAX 9-4

Media and Self Esteem (6-8)Broadcast JournalismAdvanced Technology

GLAX (9-4)Ancient ArchitectureMexican Iron Chef

Band and Orchestra Camp

Cheer (K-8)Italian Iron ChefSchool of Rock

Football

SpanishFrench

ChineseCartoon Cel

Human Biology

G. VolleyballMUN (6-8)

Farm to Table

Global Grooves (3-8)Water Conservation (3-8)

Lego Robotics

DAY CAMP

EEPK-5

SUMMER SCHOOL

PK/JKK-56-8

Jump Start to SpanishSports & Fitness

Sports & FitnessArt Explorer

Science

Sports & FitnessScienceCooking

Art ExplorerCheer & Dance

Science

CookingCheer & Dance

Cheer & Dance

Extreme Bible Adventure (K-8)

SUMMER RESORT CAMP OFFERINGS 2015

SUMMER FRIENDSHIPS – REFER A FRIEND TO SUMMER RESORT

AND RECEIVE A $100 REFERRAL CREDIT.

The best memories happen with best friends.Bring your best friend with you to Summer Resort at St. Mary’s

this summer and get rewarded! The Referral Credit will be paid inthe form of a credit for future enrollment charges at St. Mary’s, whether

for school or Summer Resort. There is no limit to the number of friends you can refer. Referred families must be completely new to St. Mary’s and not in the admissions cycle. The new family must indicate you referred

them to Summer Resort on the Registration Form, in order for you to receive the Referral Credit. The Referral Credit is offered on

a family basis and not per child.

ST. MARY’SSUMMER RESORT

To enroll, visit our website atwww.smaa.org/summerresort

St. Mary’s School: 949.448.9027

2015

Learning is Fun when Play is Educational

ST.MARY’sSUMMERR E S O RT

summer resort 2015

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