Write, Design & Publish
Amar Shekdar
June 17-June 21
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Entering Grades 3-6
$160
Calling all young writers! Have you ever wanted to publish your own book? This camp's focus will be on writing a short story then illustrating it and binding it into a beautiful handmade book. You will have access to different materials for illustrating your book: collage, water color, pencil drawings, etc. You can even practice some calligraphy to handwrite your book if you choose or if you prefer you can type and print your story using different typefaces or fonts.
Drivers Education
Summit Driving School
Two-Week Camp, June 17-June 28
12:30-3:45 p.m.
15-years-old and up
$395
This Drivers Education class will fulfill the current requirements of the MVA. You will get thirty hours of classroom instruction as well as six hours of BTW (behind the wheel) driving instruction. The BTW times must be scheduled directly with one of the instructors from Summit Driving School and cannot be scheduled until the classroom work has been completed. Students must be at least 15-years-old to take this class.
Math Magic
Ellie Young and Susan Harrington
June 24-June 28 and July 8-July 12
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Entering Grades 2-4
$200
Experience the magic of math while also learning math cards tricks. Campers in Math Magic will solve tricky puzzles each morning, play math games, and delve into projects that highlight the magic of math. Special projects include creating Fibonacci patterns, designing ancient number scrolls, and making posters from tangram puzzle pieces. Math Magic is run by two experienced educators who love numbers and are excited to stretch the minds of campers.
Travel the World through Literature, Music, Art, and Culinary Delights
Cat Parker Briggs
July 15-July 19
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Entering Grades 3-5
$200
Campers will be exposed to a different culture each day. They will learn elementary language concepts as they travel to Asia, Europe, Africa, and South and Central America. We will focus on Indonesia, Italy, Uganda, Mexico, and Chile. Stories and poems will be shared, music played and cultural instruments experienced. There will be art projects to take home and snacks typical of each country to taste. Children will communicate directly with boys and girls in Uganda and share their art work.
Learning Skills for Middle School Success
July 15-July 19
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Entering Grades 5-6
$185
With mastery of basic skills, middle school students can begin to work with abstract concepts and ideas. Recent literature has suggested that the addition of good work habits as well as organizational tools prepare students to become successful academic risk takers and lifelong learners. When students know how to self-question, analyze and organize their work, they can achieve increased academic competence. This course will teach students how to develop and maintain good habits of mind. Topics include: goal setting; time and self-management; vocabulary building; reading to learn; learning styles; listening; note taking; memory strategies; and studying for and taking tests.
Making Writing Come Alive Through Music, Art, and Theater
Cat Parker Briggs
July 22-July 26
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Entering Grades 3-5
$200
This wonderful camp, based on Howard Gardner’s Project Zero, integrates active learning experiences with written expression. Campers will be introduced to different writing genres, explore pre-writing methods, and concentrate on writing, music, art, and theater techniques that engage the intended audience. Culminating activities will include original performances of the campers’ work.
Science Explorers
July 22-July 26
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Entering Grades 1-3
$170
Bugs, dinosaurs, volcanos, and chemistry experiments are just some of the things young scientists will be involved with during this activity based camp. We will explore and investigate the campus and perform experiments in the science lab while discovering the wonderful world of science. Join us for a fun week of exciting science explorations!
The Personal Essay
Diana Toebbe
July 22-July 26 and July 29-August 2
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Entering Grade 12
$275
The personal essay is that genre that asks the writer to be personally reflective, to reveal something of himself or herself that would not otherwise be revealed on a college application. Students consider the following questions: Who is my audience? How can I make my essay stand out? What characteristics do I have that make me unique? The course helps shape the student’s experiences and observations into a powerful written expression. With guidance from the teacher, each student chooses compelling and appropriate topics about which to write. Using practice questions from actual college applications, each student is expected to complete at least one personal essay during the course. By the end of the course, each student is equipped to undertake personal essays more independently and successfully. Special emphasis is placed on developing an engaging opening and a memorable conclusion.
Algebra II Prep
Derek Lieske
July 29-August 9
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Entering Grades 10-12
$350
This program of study is designed for students who will take Algebra II or Chemistry in the fall, and students who have just completed Algebra I but do not feel they have completely mastered the material. The course reviews, and re-teaches where needed, the fundamental algebraic concepts that are needed in an Algebra II course. Class time is allocated as follows: 70-80% lecture/discussion and 20-30% supervised class work. Students are given nightly homework to reinforce the concepts learned in class.
Mastering the Writing Process
Charlie Flanagan
July 29-August 2
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Entering Grades 7-8
$275
Students will explore writing as a creative process in this camp. They will strengthen their ability to translate their ideas into clear and engaging prose by practicing the steps that lead them to produce effective essays. They will learn to decode questions, write drafts, revise, and share in a collaborative workshop environment. This enjoyable week of active learning will teach lessons that will yield benefits next year and beyond.
Analytical Essay
Charlie Flanagan
July 29-August 2
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Entering Grades 9-12
$275
Designed for students with little experience in writing the analytical essay paper, this course can also serve those who want to improve their writing skills. The course focuses on the steps of the writing process and emphasizes “thinking on paper” as an essential step of that process. Questions addressed include: What is analytical writing and how is it assessed? How do I begin the writing process? How do I use brainstorming to develop clear assertions? What is a thesis statement, and how do I develop one? How do I organize my paper? How do I incorporate outside sources into my essay? What makes an effective opening and a successful conclusion? Students will be required to read an excerpt in history or literature as a basis for reflection and analysis; they will be expected to work on their writing both in and out of class. Through a series of exercises and assignments, students will move through the writing process, from prewriting to proofreading.
Preparing for Biology
Ellene Jones
July 29-August 9
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Entering Grade 11
$350
In Biology you will be investigating the portion of the natural world that is alive and exploring what that means. In this two-week summer course, we will cover the topics and skills you will need to master for a successful year in Biology, such as: how to read the chapters, outline them and prepare notes; how to prepare for quizzes by making vocabulary cards for each chapter; and how to understand the laboratory experiment process and write-ups afterward. Uncovering these ‘secrets’ to Biology should help relieve any concerns you might have and will give you a great start to the year!
USA Chess Camp
USA Chess
July 29-August 9
Morning Session, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., $285
Full Day, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., $435
Afternoon Session, 1:00-4:00 p.m., $285
Ages 5-15
USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. Their staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess instructors in North America. Campers experience chess instruction and play in a fun filled environment designed to improve their skills whether they are interested in casual or competitive chess. Tuition includes trophy, chess set and much more. For more information and to register, please visit
USA Chess Registration must take place directly with USA Chess and not through The Key School.