Day Camps • Specialty Camps • Summer School

FOR KIDS FROM ANY SCHOOL . JUNE 9 THRU AUGUST 15 Shady Side Academy summer programs provide summertime enrichment in academics, athletics and the arts for children ages 3-18. The high- energy programming, combined with the knowledgeable and experienced staff, make SSA summer programs unlike any other in the Pittsburgh region. Your children will expand their horizons and continue to develop socially, as they pursue their interests and acquire new skills. SSA summer programs focus on hands-on learning, stimulating experiences and fun!

Our summer program staff consists of a powerful mix of Shady Side Academy faculty, veteran camp staff, college students and high school interns, all of whom bring enthusiasm, creativity and charisma Our Staff to each program. With unique personalities, backgrounds and talents, they are placed according Day Camps • Specialty Camps • Summer School to the program that best fi ts their experience and knowledge. They are fi rst-aid certifi ed, and our low camper-to-staff ratio allows constant supervision to provide a secure environment to enhance involvement and learning.

Shady Side Academy’s Senior School campus is home to the majority of our summer programs and offers modern academic and athletic facilities, including air-conditioned classrooms, up-to-date computer labs, the Benedum Visual Arts Center, Hillman Center for Performing Arts, a state-of-the-art Our Facilities playing fi eld, McKnight Hockey Center, indoor swimming pool, two full-size gyms, track and tennis Plan a Remarkable Summer for Your Kids courts. All of this is situated on the beautiful 125-acre campus in the heart of suburban Fox Chapel. Other programs are held one mile away at the Middle School campus, while Pre-K Discovery Day We all know that summer schedules can become packed pretty quickly with vacation, family fun and trips to the pool. Plus, with the vast array of Camp is located at SSA’s Junior School in Point Breeze. programming that is offered in the Pittsburgh area, it can become a burdensome task to plan a great summer. It’s a good thing that Shady Side Academy summer programs are incredibly fl exible, providing an endless array of possibilities for all kids. Before you begin planning, here are some suggestions to make sure that your kids have the best summer ever! A majority of participants must provide their own transportation. Information on families living in your vicinity will be furnished upon request in order to arrange carpools. For Discovery Day Camp A little bit of this, a little bit of that – Has your child expressed an interest in fi eld hockey, but never felt bold enough to try out for Transportation and Summer School, buses are available for transportation at a cost of $60 per week or $350 for the the team? Or dreamed of designing a cool video game, but had no clue where to start? Use this summer as an opportunity to full six-week session. The buses travel on a set route with designated stops in the East End, East 1 try different things – perhaps something your child will love! The SSA one-week mini-camps provide the opportunity to try something Liberty, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill and Point Breeze districts. If you are interested in bus service, new or expand on natural talents. contact Sandy Renaldi at (412) 968-3065 or [email protected].

Pursue interests – Shady Side Academy has fantastic programming for the burgeoning artist, scientist, musician or athlete. The summer is the perfect time to gain maximum hands-on experiences in a comfortable and stress-free environment. There is no better place for your • Early/late drop-offs are available for day camps. 2 children to discover what they want to be when they grow up! Additional Features • A hot lunch is served to all participants in full-day programs, unless otherwise noted.

Learn and grow – Challenge your children in our newest program, Camp Ren, designed specifi cally for grades 6-8. Camp Ren’s programs will engage their artistic, scientifi c or athletic side. Or, what about rolling into something new? The teen bike journey takes campers to 3 Washington, D.C., on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail.

Just have fun – After school is out, it is time to relax, kick back and have some fun. In our weekly Discovery Day Camp, children can weave traditional camp activities, like swimming and soccer, with something new, like media arts and drama. Or, before heading back to 4 school, let your kids rock out and create their own band with the assistance of rock stars, as SSA welcomes Camp Jam. Table of Contents | Day Camps: 3 | Sports and Specialty Camps: 9 | Summer School: 17 | Index By Age: 29 Pre-K Discovery Day Camp

Who: Children ages 3-4 For our youngest campers, Pre-K Discovery Day Camp offers age-appropriate activities in the new (Children must be 3 years pre-kindergarten building on our Junior School campus in Point Breeze. Programs focus on building old by June 1, 2009) social skills, motor skills and having fun! Air-conditioned indoor space specially designed for pre-kindergarten children, a shaded porch, enclosed fi eld space, a sandbox and playground provide a When: June 22–July 10 variety of learning and play environments. Weekdays, 9 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Where: Shady Side Academy The goals of the Pre-K Discovery Day Camp are to meet each child’s intellectual, social, emotional Junior School and physical needs; to provide developmentally appropriate activities based on each student’s unique learning style and ability; to provide a base of experiences upon which each child can build; to Cost: Tuition includes lunch and promote a love of learning through positive experiences; and to develop each child’s positive self compulsory accident insurance image. Limited to 20 campers per week. Full session: $415 Weekly rate: $170 Parents are encouraged to carpool. Bus transportation may be available at an additional cost. Please refer to the transportation section on page 2 for more information.

Early-bird registration Must be registered prior to June 1, 2009 Weekly rate: $155

Families with three or more children enrolled in Pre-K Discovery Day Camp, Discovery Day Camp or Camp Ren will receive a 10% discount off the total camp tuition cost, excluding transportation.

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Who: Children ages 5-12 Discovery Day Camp offers a complete program of sports, arts and crafts, media arts and group games (Children must be 5 years conducted with emphasis on both group and individual activities. Squaw Run Creek, hiking, cookouts, old by June 15, 2009) nature lore and swimming afford many opportunities for wholesome fun and play. Campers choose When: June 15–July 24 a major and minor area of focus each week, making every day unique and exciting. Weekly themes Weekdays 8:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m. complement regular programming and focus camp around fun, shared group activities. Where: Shady Side Academy Campers are grouped in separate sections according to age, size and ability. Each group is limited to Senior School 14 campers. The program is regulated so that campers have time for leisure and can participate in some Cost: Tuition includes lunch and activities of their own choosing. compulsory accident insurance Parents are encouraged to carpool. Bus transportation is available at an additional cost of $60/week or Full session: $330/full session. Please refer to transportation section on page 2 for more information. $1,515 $1,845 with transportation As an added service to parents, camp counselors are ready to greet children every day at 7:30 a.m. They are responsible for the safety and supervision of campers who must be dropped off early. Staff members Weekly rate: also supervise campers who must remain at camp until 6 p.m. This service is free. A late charge of $330 $25/hour will be assessed after 6 p.m., for partial or full hours. $390 with transportation

Early-bird registration Must be registered prior to June 1, 2009 Weekly rate: $290 Enjoy the best of both worlds when you sign-up your kids for Shady Side’s Stay and Play summer $350 with transportation SSA Stay and Play option. Kids enroll in six weeks of Language Arts or Mathematics classes, while enjoying half-day sessions of Discovery Day Camp. Every morning, students will develop critical skills to unlock their full potential in the classroom. In Language Arts, an emphasis is placed on grammar, the mechanics NOTE: Once day camp has begun, week- Who: Students entering grades K-5 of composition, spelling, literature and interpretation. The Mathematics program gauges individual to-week registration will be available for When: June 15–July 24 needs and crafts a program designed to review previous material and preview upcoming subjects. $330/week. Campers must register no later 8:40 a.m.–3:35 p.m. Students are assigned to a group based on need, not on the chronological age or grade. The program than noon Friday of the preceding week. places heavy emphasis on study skills and habits, with the aim of helping the students to use their Cost: $2,550 time both capably and well. Families with three or more children $1,740 classes only enrolled in Pre-K Discovery Day Camp, After a morning of study, the kids are escorted by a staff member to their Discovery Day Camp group, Discovery Day Camp or Camp Ren will where they are included in all afternoon camp events. They will eat lunch with their friends, and can receive a 10% discount off the total camp enjoy the fun and sun of hot, summer afternoons. tuition cost, excluding transportation.

5 6 Shady Side Academy is excited to offer a summer camp experience completely unique to the Pittsburgh Camp Ren region – one that allows middle school students to enjoy the qualities of a traditional day camp infused with the hands-on experience of learning about cutting-edge artistic and scientifi c fi elds. Who: Students entering grades 6-8 When: June 15–26: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Camp Ren allows campers to benefi t from traditional day camp activities, such as swimming, tennis, dancing and relaxing, combined with enrollment in one of two concurrent sessions: Art and Music Cost: $700 or Science and Technology. Art and Music campers will fi nd themselves engaged in sessions such as deejaying, electronic music, ceramics and fi lm; while Science and Technology campers will fi nd Early- bird registration: $625 themselves enthralled with robotics, rocketry, forensics and food science. The most critical element for Must be registered prior all the courses is the interactive, hands-on, creative approach. to May 1, 2009 Campers will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art facilities on the Shady Side Academy Senior School campus. Art and Music students will benefi t from the excellent acoustics and artistic workspace of the Hillman Center for Performing Arts and Benedum Visual Arts Center. Rowe Hall and the entire Senior School campus will serve as the backdrop for Science and Technology students. Although the buildings are air-conditioned, there will be no need when campers are out on the fi elds blasting rockets into the sky!

The eight-hour days allow for the perfect combination of social, athletic and learning environments. All campers will join together for lunch, to participate in planned programs during the mid-afternoon, as well as to partake in the big celebration and barbeque on the fi nal night of camp. In addition, all pursue a fi nal project that will unite their learned skills with the benefi t of helping the larger community.

Staff Camp Ren Director David Chottiner currently serves as Shady Side Academy’s director of programs and brings seven years experience as program director of Camp White Plain in Haliburton, Ontario. Director of the Art and Music program will be Sarah Rubin, the current executive director of the Hillman Center for Performing Arts, and a veteran of numerous overnight camps, as well as a professional deejay. Matt Brunner will serve as the director of the Science and Technology program, and has taught robotics and rocketry at Shady Side Academy for fi ve years. Cameron Fisher, a Canadian ceramics artist and former camp section head, will serve as head counselor and lead artistic instructor.

7 Adidas Tennis Camp Adidas tennis camps utilize a prestigious network of top college and high school coaches, as well as current and former professional players, to develop an outstanding core instructional program Who: Athletes ages 10-18 covering all aspects of the game of tennis. The camps provide young athletes an opportunity to become better tennis players in a fun, positive atmosphere. Tennis players of all ability levels will When: June 22–26: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. benefi t from this camp. Campers will be evaluated on the fi rst day and placed in groups to maximize July 13–17: 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. their potential. Each staff pro is dedicated to the personal development and improvement of every Cost: $525 camper, from beginners to tournament players. Register: www.tenniscamper.com or call 800-944-7112

On Your Mark Tennis Camp Shady Side Academy has 12 newly resurfaced courts ready for action! USPTR tennis teaching professional and AFAA personal trainer Mark Haffner will teach tennis with an emphasis on agility Who: Ages 6-12 and fun for all. A great introduction to the sport of tennis. When: June 8–12: 1–3 p.m. Cost: $135

Sticks for Stars: Sticks for Stars is a fi eld hockey and lacrosse camp geared toward beginner players in grades 3-9. Experience in either sport is not necessary. The morning session is for girls in grades 3-5 who have no Field Hockey and Lacrosse experience, with a focus on fundamental skills and the game itself. They will learn skill development Developmental Camps and progress into small games. A full-day session is open to girls in grades 6-9 with varying ability levels. Skills are stressed, along with game strategies on offense and defense. Campers can enroll in Who: Girls entering one or both sports. grades 3-9 Each Sticks for Stars camper will receive a camp T-shirt and various giveaways as part of their When: July 20–24 registration fee. Campers have access to two fi elds and indoor space. All camp participants should 9–11:30 a.m. morning session; come prepared with a stick, sneakers and/or cleats and mouth guard. Field hockey campers should 9 a.m.–3 p.m. full day also bring shin guards. Field hockey and lacrosse sticks may be borrowed at the camp and also will Where: Shady Side Academy be available for purchase. Middle School Directors include Shady Side Academy Middle School fi eld hockey coach Betsy Gorse, The Ellis Cost: $175 morning session; School fi eld hockey coach Genny Kozusko, Sewickley Academy fi eld hockey and lacrosse coach $300 full day Cheryl Lassen, college players and star players from local high schools.

10 All camps are held at Shady Side Academy Senior School unless otherwise noted. Trilogy Lacrosse Individual attention lovers, this is the camp for you! At Trilogy Lacrosse’s Overnight Specialty Camp, players learn position-specifi c Overnight Specialty lessons from the world’s absolute best. Our staff’s incredible attention Camp to detail highlights this camp because they have the forum to show players the slightest nuances of every playing strategy. During every Who: Athletes entering grades 7-12 drill, players are able to interact with an expert in their fi eld within a small group or one-on-one dynamic. Moreover, players get a behind- When: June 22–26 the-scene look at each strategy with our daily chalk talks. Lastly, our Register: www.trilogylacrosse.com nightly lacrosse lessons provide intensive lacrosse activities such as or call 410-685-3366 fi lm breakdown, stick stringing lessons and Q&A. Camp Director Matt Striebel was an All-American at Princeton University and considered by many to be the best midfi elder in the game. For more information and to register, visit www.trilogylacrosse.com. Commuter option available.

Drill 4 Skill How will Drill 4 Skill benefi t you? Your play will improve in a variety of ways by attending this camp. You will learn how to improve your practice skills, how to be an effective leader, how to recognize your Basketball Camp weaknesses and improve them, how to play with intensity, how to better communicate with teammates and coaches, how to become a more coachable player, how to develop good habits and lose the bad ones, Who: Athletes entering grades 4-9 plus you will learn numerous playing strategies and tips. Our outstanding coaches and counselors are When: June 9–12 dedicated to making this camp the best experience possible! 12:30–4:30 p.m. Coach John Miller was the head coach of men’s varsity basketball at Blackhawk High School, Beaver Cost: $95 Falls, Pa. He has over 630 career wins, leading Blackhawk to Pennsylvania state championships in 1992, Register: www.drill4skill.com 1995, 1996 and 1999. He has coached more than 30 Division I players and has more than 40 years of basketball camp experience.

Pennsylvania Summer The Pennsylvania Summer Softball Camp provides intense instruction in all aspects of the game. Our staff of former and current professional players, coaches and scouts is extremely experienced and The Pittsburgh Pro Youth Baseball Camp provides players intense instruction in all aspects of the game. Pittsburgh Pro Youth Softball Camp have one common goal – to provide the tools needed to take your game to the next level and beyond. Our staff of former and current professional players, coaches and scouts is extremely experienced and Players will spend up to 33 hours practicing drills and playing in games with our professional staff, Baseball Camp have one common goal—to provide the tools needed to take your game to the next level and beyond. Who: Athletes ages 9-18 while receiving verbal assessment of their skills throughout the week. Players will spend up to 33 hours practicing drills and playing in games with our professional staff, Who: Athletes ages 9-18 while receiving verbal assessment of their skills throughout the week. When: July 27–31 When: July 13–17 Cost: $495 commuters Cost: $495 commuters $675 overnight $675 overnight Register: www.softballcamps.com Register: www.baseballcamps.com or call 800-222-8152, ext. 103 or call 800-222-8152, ext. 103

11 12 All camps are held at Shady Side Academy Senior School unless otherwise noted. Ice Hockey Camp The fi rst session, held Aug. 3-7, will focus on the fundamental skills necessary to play hockey for USA Chess Camp USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. The children ages 5-14. The second session, held Aug. 10-14, will focus on conditioning, strength and staff is comprised of the fi nest children’s chess instructors in North America. Registration options Who: Athletes ages 5-18 refi nement of skills for the more advanced player. Instructor Jonathan Johnson is currently head Who: Ages 5-16 include mornings, afternoon and all-day sessions. Beginners and advanced players experience chess coach for boys’ hockey at Shady Side Academy, as well as an evaluator and coach for USA Hockey instruction and play in a fun-fi lled environment designed to improve their skills whether they are When: August 3–7, Fundamental Skills When: June 22–26 Mid-American district. He has played professional minor league hockey with the Erie Panthers interested in casual or competitive chess. Tuition includes trophy, chess set and much more. August 10–14, Elite Training (ECHL) and West Palm Beach Barracudas. (SPHL) Where: Shady Side Academy and Conditioning Middle School Campers may cross-register with Video Creation Camp. Cost: $399 Program Details: www.chesscamp.com or call 888-65-CHESS

Ice Hockey Camp: For an hour and a half on Monday and Wednesday evenings, coaches will work with players going into tryouts and season play. The focus of each evening will include conditioning, refi nement of skills, Video Creation Camp If your children love playing computer games, then we have just the camp for you. Imagine how After Work strength and speed work. much fun they will have designing and programming their very own professional-looking video Who: Ages 8-16 games. All that is required is some computer know-how and a bit of imagination, because there are no Who: Athletes ages 10-18 limits! Tuition includes software license, camp T-shirt, trophy, certifi cate with group photo and daily When: June 22–26 When: August 3–19 snack. Our camp uses state-of-the-art computers and software combined with expert instruction. Mondays and Wednesdays only Where: Shady Side Academy Middle School Campers may cross-register with USA Chess Camp. Cost: $150 Program Details: www.gamebuildercamp.com 13 or call 888-65-CHESS 14 All camps are held at Shady Side Academy Senior School unless otherwise noted. Violin, Piano and The Summer Music Institute for the Development of Personal Style is proud to announce a specialty Experience the Great Join a group of 25 cyclists on a bike trip from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.! Since the camp for violin, piano and chamber music. The Music Institute is dedicated to the tradition of the great recent completion of the entire Great Allegheny Passage, cyclists have travelled from around Chamber Music masters whose distinct musical personalities were instantly recognizable trademarks. A performer’s Allegheny Passage personal style is comprised of those special qualities that distinguish one artist from another. Too often the world to take part in this exciting and very manageable trail. Nowhere along the trail do Who: All ages in today’s musical education, there is a conspicuous absence of meaningful focus on the development Who: Students entering grades 9-12 bikers interact with cars as the entire passage is built on old rail lines and canal tow roads. When: June 15–22 of an individual sound, a palette of colors, a depth of interpretation and other ingredients, which When: June 7–14 Therefore, beginner and advanced riders can enjoy the beautiful and natural surroundings as combine to defi ne a unique musical artist. The Music Institute is devoted to this special level of musical Cost: $455+ Cost: $1,035 they pedal by the Youghiogheny River through the Allegheny Mountains, Cumberland Gap, understanding. Visit www.klossclassics.com for more information. Register: www.shadysideacademy.org C&O Canal and into the Georgetown section of Washington. The trip ends with three days and two nights of rest, relaxation and sightseeing in our nation’s capital.

Itinerary Robotics Camp Anyone interested in robots, computers or creative problem solving would be perfect for this half-day camp located on our Junior School campus in Point Breeze. Campers will use Lego® NXT kits to The trip begins June 7, 2009, in West Newton, Pa., just south of Pittsburgh. Over the next six days Who: Students entering grades 3-5 design and build multipurpose robots, as well as write programming designed to accomplish a variety of and fi ve nights, cyclists average 50 miles a day through Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, tasks. In the past, robots were designed to collect tennis balls, follow a simple map and dance to music. Virginia and Washington. On June 12, 2009, the group will enter Georgetown, head to the hotel and When: June 8–19 Because the programming software can be catered to any ability, all skills levels are welcome. 9 a.m.–Noon see the sights of Washington. Two days later, the group will be transported back to the Shady Side ShadyS Side Academy Junior School science teacher and robot afi cionado Jeff McCarroll will act as camp Academy campus. WherWWhWhere:erre:e ShadyS Side Academy directord and lead instructor. McCarroll has been in charge of the incredibly popular after-school robotics JuniorJu School programp for several years and is excited to bring robotics to a new level. Costs, Lodging and Meals CCost:ost: $385$3 Your fee of $1,035 includes comfort bike rental with helmet and spare tube, quad-occupancy lodging for seven nights, van support, all meals, sightseeing admissions and return transportation to Pittsburgh. Meals consist of breakfast, lunch, dinner and two high-calorie snacks per day. Breakfasts and dinners are either cooked in the lodging facility or eaten in restaurants. Lunches are served on the CampCamp JaJam/m Camp Jam rock-n-roll summer day camp is a fi ve-day program designed for young trail and carried in personal backpacks. Participants stay in a variety of indoor lodgings along musicians and singers ages 11-17 with at least six months experience. It is the rockin’ the trail, including historic mansions, lodges, motels, bunkhouses, and bed and breakfasts. CampCamp JaJamm Kidz experience of a lifetime. Form a band, perform on stage, learn and hang out with rock stars, write and record songs. Who:Who: Ages 7-177-17 Staff Camp Jam Kidz, held at the same location as Camp Jam, is a separate program where All staff are experienced teachers and advanced cyclists. Guido Giuntini, economics teacher at Shady WhWhen:en: August 33–7–7 kids ages 7-10 get to be the star of the show. No musical experience is necessary. This Side Academy Senior School, will act as leader on the trail. The group also consists of Chad Dorn, RRegister:egister: www.cawww.campjam.comm is a great chance for kids to get tons of hands-on musical experience while having fun former chair of the History Department at the Colegio Menor San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador, and or call 1-800-513-09301-80 and feeling what it’s like to be a rock star for a week. current doctoral student at the University of Pittsburgh, and Shady Side faculty members Melanie Dorn Overnight option available. and Sarah Cudney. Safety Safety is our number one priority. Our staff is fi rst-aid and CPR-certifi ed. Furthermore, the trip will have van support, which requires a vehicle driven by a staff member to be no further than 20 minutes away at any given time. All bikes and helmets will be rented to ensure complete comfort and the highest safety standards. Finally, a series of preparatory meetings will be held in the week leading 1515 up to the trip to discuss safety, trail protocol and safe riding strategies. 16 All camps are held at Shady Side Academy Senior School unless otherwise noted. For grades K-12, Summer School offerings vary to meet the interests and needs of students. Courses in visual arts, English/language arts, mathematics and science are offered. Class sizes range from six to 14 children, and are assigned by age and ability. Eighty-minute long periods are typically followed by homework assignments of approximately the same length of time. Study halls are scheduled under Overview the guidance of a teacher or librarian, who is available to tutor the student as needed. Students may also choose to enroll in Day Camps or Sports Camps. Head of Summer School Dr. Michael O’Neil is a social studies teacher at Shady Side Academy Middle School and brings more than 30 years experience to the program.

Elementary and Middle Language Arts and Mathematics courses for grades K-8 are structured to meet the needs of the School Courses individual student at both the enrichment and remedial levels.

Course offerings include: • New courses for credit or enrichment: Courses for a full academic year credit meet for six weeks. Courses for a one-term credit typically meet for three weeks. • Review or preview courses for academic strengthening: High School Courses Flexible courses are offered to focus on particular topics and designed to address students’ individual needs and concerns. • Review courses for credit: Review courses for credit may be arranged for students not meeting academic requirements. The concerns of the student receive close attention, with the course pace dictated by the material to be covered. Credit for the purpose of making up a failure has been accepted by public and independent schools. Arrangements for credit transfer should be discussed when registering for Summer School. Shady Side Academy does not assume responsibility for credits not transferring.

Students are given standardized testing at the beginning and end of designated courses. Teachers may require other testing as necessary. Progress reports are issued at the end of the third and sixth weeks, in addition to weekly teacher Tests and Reports reviews. Head of Summer School Dr. Michael O’Neil receives written interim reports on students not performing satisfactorily, in which case parents are notifi ed, counseling is arranged and tutoring is intensifi ed.

Tuition varies based on type and length of course. Some courses may have additional charges for Tuition and Fees materials, book rental, supplies and travel.

It is recommended that parents carpool to meet their transportation needs. Contact information for Transportation Summer School families living in your vicinity will be furnished upon request. Buses are available. Please refer to the Transportation section on page 2 for more information. 18 High School Courses

Arts

Studio Art One Studio Art One introduces students to the fundamental skills that are necessary to competently 3 units for credit, 6 weeks practice in the visual arts, including drawing and design in a variety of subject matter and media. Students are introduced to basic concepts of visual organization and techniques based on traditional Who: Students entering grades 9-12 spatial systems, design elements and principles. The character of materials, techniques, subject matter, art historical materials, workshop practice and maintenance are also introduced. When: June 29–July 24 Computer Science 8:45 a.m.–1 p.m., three days a week 8:45 a.m.–4 p.m., two days a week Cost: $1,595 Web Page Design: This course covers the fundamentals of computational logic from the perspective of Web page design. HTML and JavaScript The course is open to all students, but recommended for rising sophomores or freshmen with strong 1 unit for credit, 3 weeks analytical skills. Topics covered include the creation of Web pages using HTML, basic JavaScript language syntax, and simple problem-solving using variables, conditionals and loops. The coursework College Preparation Who: Students entering grades 9-12 consists of readings, homework and quizzes, completion of several projects and a fi nal exam. When: June 15–July 3 8:45 a.m.–1 p.m. SAT Preparation: Princeton Review The recent changes to the SAT bring signifi cant challenges for students wishing to achieve high Cost: $795 Enrichment, two weeks scores on the test. The new SAT is longer, the math is harder and there’s a new writing section. The Princeton Review has created a brand-new course to help you master the new version of the test. Who: Typically students entering The course provides an individualized study plan based on the results of your diagnostic SAT and Problem Solving: Karel and This course is for students who wish to explore the problem-solving techniques employed in grades 11-12 personalized homework assignments to address specifi c areas of concern. Elementary Graphics computer programming. It is open to all students, but recommended for rising sophomores or Shady Side Academy serves as a host site for SAT prep classes as a convenience to interested When: June 18–July 1 1 unit for credit, 3 weeks freshmen with strong analytical skills. The emphasis of this course is on the foundations of Session lengths vary families. SAT prep instructors are not SSA faculty members to avoid a confl ict of interest. Students programming methodologies for the discipline of computer science, including modular programming, may prefer to participate in courses offered by The Princeton Review or Kaplan Test Prep on campus Cost: Visit and register at Who: Students entering grades 9-12 conditionals and loops. These concepts will be applicable to all programming languages studied during the school year, though the Academy does not recommend one service over the other. in the future. The Java language is used in conjunction with a “karel” and graphics package. This www.princetonreview.com. When: July 6–24 Select “Shady Side Academy.” course serves as a pre-requisite for Java I. No prerequisites are required to enroll except middle Cost: $800 school-level computing.

19 20 Math

Algebra I This course acquaints students with the basic concepts and skills of elementary algebra and lays 3 units for credit, 6 weeks a fi rm foundation for later course work in mathematics. Topics include: numbers and variables; properties of real numbers; equations and inequalities; word problems; functions, relations and Who: Students entering grades 9-12 graphs; systems of linear equations and inequalities; polynomials and their factors; simplifi cation of rational expressions; irrational numbers and radicals; and quadratic equations and functions. When: June 15–July 24 8:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Cost: $1,595

Geometry Geometry is the vehicle by which students have the opportunity to explore, appreciate and develop 3 units for credit, 6 weeks the concepts of deductive (formal proofs) and inductive (investigations of individual cases) reasoning in mathematics. Plane and three-dimensional fi gures are discussed, in addition to some work with Who: Students entering grades 9-12 coordinate geometry and loci. Topics include: points, lines, planes and angles; parallel lines and planes; congruent triangles; similar polygons; right triangles; circles; areas of plane fi gures; areas and When: June 15–July 24 volumes of solid fi gures. 8:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Cost: $1,595 Prerequisite: Algebra I Trigonometry This course covers trigonometric functions, triangle trigonometry, circular functions and their graphs, 1 unit for credit, 2 weeks trigonometric identities, inverse functions and trigonometric equations. Prerequisites: Geometry and Algebra II Who: Students entering grades 9-12 Algebra II This course is devoted to the systematic study of linear functions and relations; systems of linear 3 units for credit, 6 weeks equations or inequalities; polynomial and rational expressions; radicals and irrational numbers; When: June 15–26 complex numbers and polynomial functions; quadratic relations and systems; exponents and 8:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Who: Students entering grades 9-12 logarithms; and topics in probability and statistics are included where appropriate. If time permits, Cost: $555 matrices and the solution of linear systems using matrices, and sequences and series, are studied. When: June 15–July 24 8:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Prerequisite: Geometry Cost: $1,595 Pre-Calculus This course covers elementary functions, including vectors, parametric equations, polar coordinates, 2 units for credit, 4 weeks polynomials and rational functions and their graphs, limits and continuity, logarithms and exponential functions, and conic sections. Who: Students entering grades 9-12 Prerequisites: Geometry, Algebra II and Trigonometry When: June 29– July 24 8:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Cost: $1,040

21 22 Science

Concepts of Physics This laboratory-based course focuses on helping students to achieve an understanding of the nature Biology This course covers topics including ecology, cell structure and function, genetics, and development, 3 units for credit, 4 weeks of science and experimental design in the context of physics topics. The course offers intense lab 3 units for credit, 4 weeks plant and animal structure and function, respiration, photosynthesis, and microbiology. The course is experimentation, problem solving and projects. Students discover and develop the basic models in taught using modeling techniques. Who: Students entering grades 9-12 physics needed for success in general chemistry and biology sequence. Who: Students entering grades 9-12 Prerequisite: SSA students must have completed physics and chemistry. When: June 15–July 10 Prerequisite: Algebra I When: June 15–July 10 8:45 a.m.–4 p.m. 8:45 a.m.–4 p.m. Cost: $1,595 Cost: $1,595

Concepts of Chemistry This course presents the fundamental concepts of modern chemical theory, utilizing the laboratory 3 units for credit, 4 weeks investigation techniques taught in the Concepts of Physics course. The topics covered include: atomic theory and nuclear chemistry; chemical structure and bonding; molecular geometry; stoichiometry Who: Students entering grades 9-12 and quantitative analysis; gas laws; acid/base chemistry; kinetics; equilibrium; thermodynamics; oxidation/reduction reactions; and basic organic chemistry. The topics discussed will continue to When: June 29–July 24 develop the student’s understanding of the particle model of matter, energy and the behavior of 8:45 a.m.–4 p.m. electrons, which were fi rst introduced in the Concepts of Physics course. Cost: $1,595

23 Middle School Courses

Middle School Language Arts Two language arts courses are offered for students in grades 6-8. The fi rst is designed for students with potential to improve their reading and writing. Major emphasis is placed on literature and Who: Students entering grades 6-8 interpretation. The second is developmental and is aimed at the student who reads and writes well, but whose skills can be improved with extra attention. Major emphasis is placed on grammar and the When: June 15–July 24 mechanics of composition. Additional attention is paid to spelling. Students are assigned to a group 80 minutes per class based on needs, not on age or grade. The program places heavy emphasis on study skills and habits, Cost: $870 with the aim of helping the students to use their time both capably and well.

Middle School Mathematics Review and preview courses help keep students’ skills sharp between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next. Pre-Algebra is available to prepared Middle School students. Who: Students entering grades 6-8 When: June 15–July 24 80 minutes per class Cost: $870 Elementary Courses

SSA Stay and Play Enjoy the best of both worlds when you sign-up your kids for Shady Side’s Stay and Play summer option. Kids enroll in six weeks of Language Arts or Mathematics classes, while enjoying half-day Who: Students entering grades K-5 sessions of Discovery Day Camp. Every morning, students will develop critical skills to unlock their full potential in the classroom. In Language Arts, an emphasis is placed on grammar, the mechanics When: June 15–July 24 of composition, spelling, literature and interpretation. The Mathematics program gauges individual 8:40 a.m.–3:35 p.m. needs and crafts a program designed to review previous material and preview upcoming subjects. Students are assigned to a group based on need, not on the chronological age or grade. The program Cost: $2,550 places heavy emphasis on study skills and habits, with the aim of helping the students to use their $1,740 classes only time both capably and well.

After a morning of study, the kids are escorted by a staff member to their Discovery Day Camp group, where they are included in all afternoon camp events. They will eat lunch with their friends, and can enjoy the fun and sun of hot, summer afternoons. 25 26 Directions For specifi c directions to all three Shady Side Academy campuses, please visit www.shadysideacademy.org.

All cancellations must be submitted one week prior to the program start date to be eligible for a tuition Cancellations refund and are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. Class and camp fees are not prorated for days absent, and Refunds weather-related disruptions or holidays. Class and camp fees are fi lled on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Shady Side Academy reserves the right to cancel a program due to insuffi cient enrollment.

Online at www.shadysideacademy.org Registering online is quick, easy and the best way to secure your child’s spot! Full credit card payment is required at the time of registration. Also, be sure to complete separate forms for How to Register each child that will be attending. Once you are done, the opportunity to print your receipt serves as confi rmation of complete registration.

By Mail Complete the registration form found in this booklet or print an online form. Send the registration form, along with a check made payable to Shady Side Academy, to: Shady Side Academy, Summer Programs, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Confi rmation of camp registration will be sent once the form is processed.

Shady Side Academy Director of Programs David Chottiner Contact SSA Summer Programs Phone: (412) 968-3160 Anytime 423 Fox Chapel Road Fax: (412) 968-3178 Pittsburgh, PA 15238 E-mail: [email protected] www.shadysideacademy.org

27 28 Index by Age Pre-K (ages 3-4) Pre-K Discovery Day Camp ...... 4 Elementary (ages 5-11) Discovery Day Camp ...... 5 SSA Stay & Play ...... 6 Tennis Camps ...... 10 Field Hockey Camp ...... 10 Lacrosse Camp ...... 10 Basketball Camp ...... 11 Baseball Camp ...... 11 Softball Camp ...... 12 Ice Hockey Camps ...... 13 Chess Camp ...... 14 Video Creation Camp ...... 14 Summer Music Institute for the Development of Personal Style ...... 15 Robotics Camp ...... 15 Camp Jam ...... 15 Summer School Courses ...... 26 Middle School (ages 11-14) Camp Ren ...... 7 Tennis Camp ...... 10 Field Hockey Camp ...... 10 Lacrosse Camp ...... 10 Basketball Camp ...... 11 Baseball Camp ...... 11 Softball Camp ...... 12 Ice Hockey Camps ...... 13 Chess Camp ...... 14 Video Creation Camp ...... 14 Summer Music Institute for the Development of Personal Style ...... 15 Camp Jam ...... 15 Summer School Courses ...... 25-26 High School (ages 14-18) Tennis Camp ...... 10 Lacrosse Camp ...... 10 Baseball Camp ...... 11 Softball Camp ...... 12 Ice Hockey Camps ...... 13 Chess Camp ...... 14 Video Creation Camp ...... 14 Summer Music Institute for the Development of Personal Style ...... 15 Robotics Camp ...... 15 Camp Jam ...... 15 29 Experience the Great Allegheny Passage ...... 16 Summer School Courses ...... 19-24 Shady Side Academy | Summer Programs | 423 Fox Chapel Road | Pittsburgh, PA 15238