With curriculums written by our caring, dedicated staff, our week-long enrichment programs are designed to encourage intellectual curiosity during the languid days of summer. The cost of each camp is $225 per week with a $25 non-refundable enrollment fee. Enrolling in three camps qualifies families for the discount rate of $625. There is an enrollment minimum of 5 students and an enrollment maximum of 10.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH BOOT CAMP
During the middle school math boot camp, students began with an online assessment determining their areas of strength and growth. Each day of the week is then broken into 3 parts: 1) class work / review problems / mini lessons / problem solving / different mathematical approaches, 2) online activities, 3) classroom games for review of concepts and quick thinking skills. During the week the students have ample opportunity to work on skills/areas/concepts they are weak in as well as learn ways to be more proficient in their areas of strength all while having fun in a relaxed, playful environment. Students are able to continue to utilize two of the online math resources after the week concludes for future practice.
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Dates: June 20-24, Daily 12:30-3:30pm
ALGEBRA 1 BOOT CAMP
During the Algebra 1 Boot Camp, students have a thorough review of all the topics covered during a typical Algebra 1 full-year course. For each topic, students are presented with an option of either “review the concept” or “try some problems.” If selecting review, the students are presented with an overview of the topic and a couple of examples prior to trying some problems. After going over the problems together, we determine whether the student has mastery of that topic or whether it is an area for the student to come back and work more on later. We keep a tally throughout the list of all areas mastered and all areas needing extra practice. In addition to reviewing concepts and practice problems, students are able to utilize two online math resources that they can continue with after the week concludes. The combination of brief lectures, loads of example problems, and multiple online resources provide the students with a multifaceted review of the main Algebra 1 topics in a friendly, relationship driven environment.
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Dates: June 20-24, Daily 9-12
GEOGRAPHY BOOT CAMP
Throughout week, students will learn how to use maps to identify both physical features and political boundaries, develop a working understanding of country locations and regional specifics, and create their own maps. Each day, students will work with a different region, focusing on the countries, specific features, cultural practices, and fun facts. Regions include, but are not limited to: Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and North and South America. There will be quizzes in addition to online and hands-on activities.
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Dates: June 27- July 1, Daily 9-12
DRAWING, PAINTING, PRINTMAKING, AND MIXED MEDIA
(INTRO, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED)
Join us for a fun filled week of art! No matter your previous experience level in art, you will be able continue and expand your skills with the projects we create. We will start off the week with drawing exercises using graphite, charcoal, and ink, then incorporating those skills we will move into painting, printmaking, and mixed media. We will be playing some painting games, as we prep ourselves for our final painting. Some of the other mediums and types of art we will be experimenting with include: watercolor, colored pencil, acrylic paint, spray paint, linoleum and woodblock printing, and silkscreen to name a few.
We will also have the option of working on some plein air drawings and paintings at a nearby beach! Feel free to browse our art blog: http://grauerart.blogspot.com
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Dates: June 20 – June 24, Daily 9-12
POETRY BOOTCAMP
THE SENSES – Students will approach creative writing through each of the five senses and find a way to express what they “see” in the phenomenal world. Each day is a new interaction with one of the senses. We will write original poetry and prose as a collaborative effort and as a solitary act.
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Dates: June 20 – June 24, Daily 9-12
