2012 SUMMER PROGRAMS Table of Contents
4 Hawks Haven Info 20-25 Sports Camps 6 Nest (age 3) 26 Policies
Primary Division Hawks Haven Registration 8 (age 4-grade 4) 27
Middle Division (grades 5-8) Summer Program 10 29 Registration
Primary & Mid Schedules Center for Developing 12-13 31 Excellence 14-19 Summer Programs
2 he summer of 2012 is fast approaching... class. New for 2012, we are excited to o!er a have you made your plans yet? Join us summer reading class for incoming 9th graders. here at Prairie for our Summer Program Regardless of your interest or age, the Prairie 2012. Our o!erings continue a long Summer Program 2012 has something for you! tradition of excellence, enrichment, and fun. We are pleased to o!er three divisions of our Hawk’s Class sizes are limited in some cases, so sign up Haven Day Camp, one geared toward Pre-K early to guarantee a spot. All registrations will be students, the second for primary age students con"rmed by mail. In the event a class is canceled (Grades K-4), and a division of camp speci"cally (although we will try our best to avoid it), you will designed for middle age students (Grades 5-8). receive a full refund and written noti"cation by The Hawk’s Haven camps will incorporate enrich- June 15. The School, except where noted in course ment as well as instruction and supervised play in descriptions, will not provide lunch and other Prairie’s core team sports. O!-campus experiences snacks. will remain an integral part of the Hawk’s Haven To sign up for a course, please return the registra- program. tion form located in this booklet. Forms should be Several of our varsity coaches will again o!er returned with your check, made payable to The camps in their respective sports. The summer Prairie School. tennis program at Prairie is back for another superb season. We continue to o!er academic Director of Summer Programs enrichment in reading and math, classes to The Prairie School prepare our youngest students for the 2012-2013 4050 Lighthouse Drive school year, and the Red Cross Babysitter Training Racine, WI 53402
Welcome to Summer 2012!
*All classes are payable in full upon registration. Because we need to make space and faculty commitments, we cannot guarantee refunds after June 1, 2012.
For more information, please call Alan Mills, Director of Summer Programs, 262.260.7242.
3 4 Hawks Haven
Hawk’s Haven campers should bring lunch and drink daily. A $250 minimum deposit will reserve your spot in Hawk’s Haven. The balance of the 4-week minimum enrollment is Dates: June 18 – August 10 payable not later than June 18, 2012. All Hawk’s Haven (Closed Wednesday, July 4th) balances must be paid-in-full prior to attendance at camp! Time: 7:15 am – 6:00 pm Tuition: $850 for 4 weeks (includes all !eld trips) Please register your child for all the weeks they will be $1000 for 5 weeks (includes all !eld trips) attending Hawk’s Haven Day Camps. When registering for $1150 for 6 weeks (includes all !eld trips) Hawk’s Haven Day Camps, a 4-week minimum (per child) $1300 for 7 weeks (includes all !eld trips) is required. These do NOT need to be consecutive weeks. $1450 for all 8 weeks (includes all !eld Please indicate which weeks your child will attend on the trips) Hawk’s Haven registration form. Additional weeks can be Instructor: Debra Morrall, Hawk’s Haven Director; added during the summer, at a cost of $150 per week. and Sta" Location: Primary School Again this year, we are pleased to o"er a 10% multi- Use Entrance: #6 student discount with our Hawk’s Haven camps! This discount applies to each additional child (after 1) enrolled Hawk’s Haven campers often enroll in additional Prairie in Hawk’s Haven camps. Summer Program activities. While we will always do what we can to assist, sta" obligations prevent us from o"ering A full refund will be allowed if cancellation is requested by drop-o" and pick-up service at all times. In addition, June 1, 2012. please note that some Prairie Summer Program activities con#ict with camp activities and !eld trips. Hawk’s Haven cannot make special accommodations for students enrolled in Hawk’s Haven and other activities.
55 Nest For children ages 3 & 4 who are not yet entering Each and every day will include indoor activities, such as Kindergarten writing, painting, cutting, play-dough puzzles and legos! Our outdoor activities include water fun and great games! The Hawk’s Haven Nest provides our youngest campers Both give your child a chance to develop gross and !ne with the same quality and diverse program found in our motor skills, and include “free choice” as well as instructor primary camp. Children participate in the same fun, led activities. Because of our busy schedule, all the active, enriching activities as our older campers. When children can bene!t from a one hour rest or “down time”. appropriate, they will be grouped together. At other Children who want/need to sleep have the opportunity to times, they will participate in activities that are age do so. Children who do not sleep may listen to stories or appropriate for young children who already have some may work individually or in small groups with a sta" school experience or will be entering school for the !rst member. time in the fall. Our youngest campers are not old enough to participate in our Tuesday and Thursday o"-campus !eld trips. However, one day per week will be Theme of the Week Activities include: reserved for an on campus activity designed with our “Nesters” in mind. Special Activities may include such Welcome to Summer Week: Make new friends and let us things as a magician, a “bouncy” house, or make your own learn about you! stu"ed toy! Hawks Haven Nest campers should bring a Our Wisconsin Home Week: Fascinating life and wonder- lunch with a drink daily. ful adventures exist right in our own backyard! Please Note: Children must be fully potty trained in order Fourth Fest Week: The Fourth of July is so much fun we to attend Hawk’s Haven Day Camp. made it a whole week! Disney Week: From classics like Mickey to fairytale A typical day will include both individual and small group Princesses, Disney is timeless! activities with an emphasis on: Happy Holidays Week: Christmas in July? Halloween Dress-up? Why not? # Developing social skills Tropical Heatwave Week: Summer in Wisconsin is # Providing cognitive challenges downright tropical! Let’s enjoy! # Learning to cooperate and function Olympics Week: We wait four years for this! successfully in a group Around the World Week: Learning about di"erent places # Exploring & other cultures is always fun! # Building self-con!dence # Learning to make choices # Developing a love of learning # Character Development # Creative Thinking
7 Primary Division For kids entering Kindergarten – Grade 4 Camp experience will ful!ll the needs of both parents and campers! Hawk’s Haven Day Camp enables your child to have a summer !lled with fun and !eld trips, enrichment and A typical week includes: exploration, and learning and laughter. Our program- ming is designed to ensure that each age group will enjoy Marvelous Monday a wide variety of experiences that are developmentally Excitement and fun through hands-on science demon- appropriate in a safe and secure environment. A tenta- strations are a highlight of “Marvelous Monday”. Some- tive schedule is provided to give an outline of the typical time after science, we’ll Drop Everything And Read activities that are included in the Hawk’s Haven experi- (D.E.A.R.)! ence. However, our programming is "exible enough to include free choice, spontaneity and unstructured play. Terri!c Tuesday Much of the day will be spent enjoying o$ campus Campers enjoy time with their own age groups, but also activities and local attractions. But to prevent summer experience the advantages of multi-aged groups on a “brain drain” we will spend some time journaling and regular basis. This ensures that siblings in various grades doing word study fun packs before boarding the bus! have an opportunity to spend time together and allows Create and solve a crossword puzzle or word search, for leadership development of our older students as they stump your classmates with “hang-man”, or enjoy a round “buddy-up” with the younger ones! or two of “Sight Word Bingo!”
The social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of Wild-card Wednesday each camper are addressed through: Arts and Crafts will include such activities as needlecrafts, # Recreation and playground time scrapbooking, stamping, weaving, beadwork, painting or # Arts and crafts projects ceramics. We may announce an occasional “Wild Card # Music, movement and dramatic activities Day”, where we dress up in our favorite team jersey, bring # Learning games and “fun packs” in computer skills, a personal item for show and tell, or have a “Theme” Day mathematics, reading and writing such as “Tropical Fun” where we transform a classroom # Community Service projects into a tropical paradise! Math skill review is also a part of # Field trips, museum visits, and park excursions Wednesday’s schedule…..but it IS summer, after all! Therefore, math will be enjoyed through math games, “beat the clock” skill drills or manipulative activities. During “Sports Skills” we may have instruction and drills in basketball, soccer, and/or tennis. Sports time may also include some group games such as “Sponge-Bob Ball”, Pirate Ship, or “Clean up Your Backyard.”
Thrilling Thursday Thursday’s thrills have us on the bus again! Some of our favorites places to visit include Adventure Rock (indoor rock-climbing), and competing in an old fashioned “tractor pull” at the Racine County Fair!
“Fun”tastic Friday You can never tell what might happen on “FUN”tastic Friday! Surprises may include a celebration of a funny “holiday” (have you ever celebrated National Watermelon Day?) a “no-bake” snack (Edible Aquariums, anyone?) or a There will be ample time for playground play on a daily special guest. Activities may also include culture (foreign basis. Weather permitting, we will use our !eld for water language fun and learning about other countries and fun! Our beautiful grounds also provide some great cultures) or computers (review keyboarding through “All places for an outdoor summer lunch. the Right Type”, have fun with “Comic Life” or “Kid Pics” or create a memory with Imovie). Finally, it is always fun to Many exciting activities and adventures await campers express ourselves through “Music & Movement” or Yoga. this summer. We are con!dent the Hawk’s Haven Day
9 Middle Division A Typical Week Includes: Big Monday For kids grade 5-8 Middle school campers will explore the arts and science in the mornings. Our hands-on science activities are always Designed to speci!cally meet the needs of middle a highlight of the summer! This year, each weekly science schoolers, the daily program will o"er a diverse selection activity will connect to a featured scientist. Monday of activities, arts, academics, and experiences. Campers afternoons o"er basketball instruction, team sports, and explore science, arts & crafts, math, environmental outdoor free play. education, computer keyboarding and software, and geocaching each week. Time will be provided for super- Terri!c Tuesday vised reading, allowing students to get ahead on their The mids will start their day outdoors, whether learning summer reading assignments, or simply enjoy a good about prairie’s giving garden, learning the basics of book of their choosing. The camp also o"ers instruction composting, trying their hand at bass !shing, or simply and supervised play in three core sports: soccer, tennis, going on a nature hike. Tuesday are one of our !eld trip and basketball. In addition, campers will participate in days, experiencing the wonders that exist right here in our other organized team play and games. Like our other day backyard. camps, tuesdays and thursdays will be opportunities for o"-campus experiences. Middle school campers join the Worldly Wednesday other hawk’s haven campers on !eld trips when appropri- Each wednesday, campers will have an enrichment ate. Often, the mids journey out on their own for experi- experience in math and/or geography. The morning ences more suited to their age and interests. Last summer, might include learning about di"erent places fellow they took a tour of ruud lighting, toured twin disc, and campers have visited, or playing number and logic games. visited the civil war museum in kenosha! What will 2012 The afternoon will include soccer instruction, team sports, hold in store? and outdoor free play.
Campers will be grouped by age when appropriate, in Thrilling Thursday multi-aged activities at other times. Camp groups will The day begins with time outdoors, exploring our relation- have the chance to build lasting bonds and friendships ship with, impact on, and stewardship of the environment. through exploration, activity, and fun. This allows camp- Then, it’s o" to fun and thrills for our afternoon !eld trip. ers to explore the world around them with their peers, but also spend time serving as role models to our younger Fun Friday campers. Morning will be spent with computers and geocaching, creating a song on garage band or learning to use global positioning satellite coordinates to !nd hidden treasures. Afternoons include tennis instruction, team sports, and outdoor free play. There may also be o"-campus geocach- ing on select friday afternoons!
11 Primary Schedule Hawk’s Haven Day Camp
Marvelous Terri!c Wild-card Thrilling “Fun”tastic Theme Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Week 1 June 18-22 Science: Welcome to Tie-Dye Monkey Joe’s Plaza Bowl Summer Week! Chromatography Week 2 June 25-29 Science: Our Wisconsin Summer Movie Pettit Ice Center Take Flight Home Week Week 3 Closed July 2-6 Science: Playground Parade Racine 4th of July Racine Zoo Fourth Fest Week Micro-Communities 2:00 Parade! Week 4
Science: July 9-13 Amazing Egg Carnival! Adventure Rock Disney Week Experiments Week 5
July 16-20 Science: Jelly Belly & Happy Holidays Make Your Own Talent Show Lake Andrea Week Lava Lamp Week 6
July 23-27 Science: Skatetown and Racine County Fair Tropical Heatwave Space Sand DeRangos Children’s Day Week Week 7
July 30- Aug. 3 Science: Timber Ridge Arts Alive! Olympics Week Cartesian Divers Water Park
Week 8
August 6-10 Science: GOODBYE TO Chuck E. Cheese Around the Hot Air Balloons CAMP COOKOUT! World Week
12 Middle Schedule Hawk’s Haven Day Camp
Big Terri!c Worldly Thrilling “Fun”tastic Theme Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Week 1
Science, Tie-Dye Math Computers June 18-22 Chromatography, Armstrong Park Geography Plaza Bowl Geocache Art, Basketball Soccer Tennis Week 2
Science, Owl Pellets Math Computers June 25-29 Summer Movie Pettit Ice Center Art, Basketball Geography Geocache Soccer Tennis Week 3
Science Closed Computers July 2-6 Pond Creatures Beach Volleyball Racine 4th of July Comedy Sportz Geocache Art, Basketball Parade! Tennis Week 4
Science Math Computers July 9-13 Dry Ice Carnival Geography Adventure Rock Geocache Art, Basketball Soccer Tennis Week 5
Science, Soda Math Computers Community Service Jelly Belly & July 16-20 Bottle Rockets Geography Geocache Talent Show Lake Andrea Art, Basketball Soccer Tennis Week 6
Science Math Computers Skatetown & July 23-27 Food Science Geography Racine County Fair Geocache DeRangos Art, Basketball Soccer Tennis Week 7 Science, Chemistry Math Computers July 30- Aug. 3 Concoctions Arts Alive! Geography Timber Ridge Geocache Art, Basketball Soccer Water Park Tennis Week 8
Science Math Computers GOODBYE TO August 6-10 Take Flight TBA Geography Geocache CAMP COOKOUT! Art, Basketball Soccer Tennis
13 2012 Summer Programs
Summer Play Group Ready, Set, Kindergarten For kids ages 3 and 4 For kids entering Kindergarten in the fall
Summer Play Group is especially designed for young This developmental “hands on” readiness experience is a children who already have some school experience or will must for children entering a Kindergarten program in the be entering school for the !rst time in the fall. This fall of 2012! Tuition includes snack, an activity resource enrichment experience will include indoor/outdoor play, packet, and a class certi!cate. This class !lls up quickly so songs, stories, art activities, a daily snack, and plenty of fun sign up early to reserve your spot. with friends. Experiences will focus on socialization in a An afternoon session will be added if enrollment numbers relaxed atmosphere. dictate!
Course #: 48130 Course #: 48140 Dates: July 23-27 Dates: July 31-August 3 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am Tuition: $120 per session Tuition: $125 Instructor: Mary Lynn Rodgers, Prairie Early Instructor: Michele Steig, Prairie Kindergarten School Teacher Teacher Location: P-3 Location: P-9 Use Entrance: #6 Use Entrance: #6 Minimum: 7 Minimum: 7 Maximum: 14 Maximum: 12
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Math Enrichment for Middle Get Started on Summer School Students Reading For kids entering grades 5 through 8 For kids entering grades 5 & 6
This course is designed to help middle school students Have fun reading one required summer reading book in a continue to work on and re!ne their math skills during the group setting. With the use of a variety of reading heart of the summer. Students will review the basics, such strategies, the course will cover the reading of Maniac as their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Magee (sixth grade) or Number the Stars (!fth grade). facts. Jim Raufus, one of Prairie’s middle school math Students are asked to purchase the novel prior to the !rst teachers, will also help students with graphing, calculating class. Those students reading Number the Stars (!fth percent, and other topics that might give a young math grade) must read the !rst two chapters before June 12th. student trouble. Sign up for the session most convenient Additional reading at home will be required. Completion to you. of the course will allow your student to easily and success- fully complete the project for the book at home. Course #: 48150 (Session I) June 11-15, 9:00-10:00 am Course #: 48160 (students entering 5th grade) 48151 (Session II) 48161 (students entering 6th grade) June 18-22, 9:00-10:00 am Dates: June 12-15 (Tuesday-Friday) 48152 (Session III) Times: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. (#48160 - entering June 11-22, M-F, 9:00-10:00 am 5th grade) 48153 (Session IV) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (#48161 - June 11-15, 10:00-11:00 am entering 6th grade) 48154 (Session V) Tuition: $75 June 18-22, 10:00-11:00 am Location: M-22 48155 (Session VI) Use Entrance: #2 June 11-22, M-F, 10:00-11:00 am Instructors: Sarah Barbian, Prairie Reading Teacher Dates: June 13-24 [Mondays through Fridays] Melissa Mills, Prairie PS Science Tuition: $45 (1 week; Sessions I, II, IV, V) Coordinator and English tutor $90 (2 weeks; Sessions III, VI) Minimum: 6 per grade level Location: M-6 Maximum: 16 per grade level Use Entrance: #2 Instructor: Jim Raufus, Prairie Mathematics Teacher Minimum: 6
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English Workshop for 7th Grade English Workshop for 8th Grade For students entering 7th grade For students entering 8th grade
Join me as we discuss and take notes on the summer Join me as we discuss and take notes on the summer reading books, as well as strengthen writing, editing, and reading books, as well as strengthen writing, editing, and grammar skills. Requirement: Students must read grammar skills. Requirement: Students must read Chapters 1 through 8 in The House of Dies Drear before Chapters 1 through 9 in Downriver before the !rst class on the !rst class on June 18th. June 18th.
Course #: 48162 Course #: 48163 Dates: June 18-29 (Monday-Friday) Dates: June 18-29 (Monday-Friday) Times: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Times: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Tuition: $70 Tuition: $70 Location: M-4 Location: M-4 Use Entrance: #2 Use Entrance: #2 Instructors: Alicia Gasser, Prairie School 5th/6th Instructors: Alicia Gasser, Prairie School 5th/6th Grade Language Arts Teacher Grade Language Arts Teacher Minimum: 7 Minimum: 7 Maximum: 12 Maximum: 12
17 2012 Summer Programs
Introduction to Online Summer Tutoring Services: Math and Reading Language Arts For students entering 9th grade For students entering grades 1 through 12
Join us as we discuss and take notes on the summer Private 1:1 remedial or enrichment classes in math, reading books (TBA), as well as strengthen writing, language arts, or other disciplines for all levels. Actual editing, and grammar skills. An important component of schedules will be con!rmed between the student and this workshop will be learning how to navigate the instructor upon receipt of registration form. Sign-up for summer reading website and its required discussion tutoring will require a $210 deposit, reserving six 1-hour forums. Students must bring both required books to class weekly sessions. Please contact the Director of Summer on June 18th! Programs, Alan Mills, at 260-7242 with any questions or to arrange additional tutoring sessions. *This class is strongly encouraged for students new to Prairie. Course #: 48170 Course #: 48164 Dates: Flexible Dates: June 18-22 (Monday-Friday) Time: Flexible Times: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Tuition: $210 (includes !rst six 1-hour sessions); Tuition: $70 $35/hour for additional tutoring sessions Location: U-14 Instructor: To be arranged Use Entrance: #2 Location: Various Prairie classrooms Instructors: Liza Davis, Prairie School Upper School Language Arts Teacher Minimum: 7 Maximum: 14
an animal, an insect, or anything you can imagine! A very useful piece of furniture upon which to place your cookies and milk!
Course #: 48180 (Session I) 48181 (Session II) Dates: June 18-21 (Monday-Thursday) Times: (Session I) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Session II) 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tuition: $185 Location: Lower Art Room, Woodworking Room Use Entrance: 6 Instructor: Cathy McCombs, Prairie School Teacher Minimum: 5 Maximum: 10
18 2012 Summer Programs Build A Table, Create A Memory Babysitter Training Table Making Class For kids entering grades 5 through 9 For many a family tradition For kids entering grades 3 and up The purpose of the Babysitter Training course is to provide the intended audience, youth aged 11 to 15, with the This class has remained popular and !lled to capacity for information and skills necessary to provide safe and years, with many repeat students. Why? It’s so much fun! responsible care for children in the absence of parents or Saw, hammer, sand! Glaze, paint create! Construct a guardians. The training will help participants develop glazed, tile-top table for your own room! Make it into an skills in !ve critical areas: leadership, safety, and safe play, animal, an insect, or anything you can imagine! A very basic care !rst aid and professionalism. useful piece of furniture upon which to place your cookies *Students should bring a bag lunch and drink, pen or and milk! pencil, and a favorite stu"ed animal.*
Course #: 48180 (Session I) Course #: 48190 (Monday, June 25) 48181 (Session II) Dates: June 18-21 (Monday-Thursday) 48191 (Wednesday, July 11) Times: (Session I) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 48192 (Monday, July 23) (Session II) 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Dates: June 25, July 11, & July 23 Tuition: $185 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Lower Art Room, Woodworking Room Tuition: $100 Use Entrance: 6 Location: Hilpert Room Instructor: Cathy McCombs, Prairie School Teacher Use Entrance: #2 Minimum: 5 Instructor: American Red Cross Maximum: 10 Maximum: 14 (per session) Minimum: 6 (per session)
19 2012 Sports Camps
Basketball Camp V Volleyball I For GIRLS entering grades 7 through 9 For kids entering grades 4, 5 & 6
This camp will focus on fundamental skills, shooting, Players will be ACTIVE in learning fundamentals skills defense, o!ensive moves, small games, and competitive including serving, passing, setting, and team playing. play. Good shoes and kneepads are required.
Course #: 47604 Course #: 47620 Dates: June 11-15 Dates: July 23-27 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Tuition : $75 Tuition: $65 Instructors: Melody Owsley, Lady Hawks Location: H.F. Johnson Fieldhouse Varsity Coach; Steve Sha!er, Instructor: Annie Berkley, Prairie Varsity Varsity Assistant Coach. Volleyball Coach, Prairie Location: Johnson Athletic Center Volleyball Coaching Sta!
*Students are required to change shoes upon arrival to the Johnson Athletic Center. No black-soled shoes are allowed.
Basketball Camp VI For BOYS entering grades 4 through 8 Volleyball II For kids entering grades 7 & 8 This camp will focus on fundamental skills, shooting, ball handling, passing, and some competitive play. Players will be ACTIVE in learning fundamentals skills including serving, passing, setting, and team playing. Course #: 47605 Good shoes and kneepads are required. Dates: June 18-21 (Monday-Thursday) Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm Course #: 47621 Tuition: $65 Dates: July 23-27 Instructors: Jason Atanaso!, Head Boys’ Varsity Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Coach, and Sta! Tuition: $65 Location: Johnson Athletic Center Location: H.F. Johnson Fieldhouse Instructor: Annie Berkley, Prairie Varsity *Students are required to change shoes upon arrival to the Volleyball Coach, Prairie Johnson Athletic Center. No black-soled shoes are allowed. Volleyball Coaching Sta!
21 2012 Sports Camps
Basketball Camp I Basketball Camp III For children entering 1st grade For children entering 3rd grade
The camp is designed to introduce students to the game The camp is designed to introduce students to the game and skills of basketball through drills, relays, and small and skills of basketball through drills, relays, and small group games. group games.
Course #: 47600 Course #: 47602 Dates: June 18-22 Dates: June 18-22 Times: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm Tuition: $40 Tuition: $40 Instructor: Sandy Freres, CMAA, Director of Instructor: Sandy Freres, CMAA, Director of Athletics- The Prairie School Athletics - The Prairie School Location: Primary School Gym Location: H.F. Johnson Fieldhouse Use Entrance: #3 Use Entrance: FH Entrance Minimum: 8 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 16 Maximum: 25 Basketball Camp II Basketball Camp IV For children entering 2nd grade For GIRLS entering grades 4 through 6
The camp is designed to introduce students to the game This camp will introduce students to the game through and skills of basketball through drills, relays, and small fundamental skills, drills, small games, and competitive group games. play.
Course #: 47601 Course #: 47603 Dates: June 18-22 Dates: June 11-15 Time: 1:15 p.m.– 2:30 p.m. Time: 12:30 – 2:30 pm Tuition: $40 Tuition : $75 Instructor: Sandy Freres, CMAA, Director of Instructors: Melody Owsley, Lady Hawks Varsity Athletics - The Prairie School Coach, Steve Sha!er, Varsity Assistant Location: Primary School Gym Coach. Use Entrance: #3 Location: Johnson Athletic Center Minimum: 8 Maximum: 16 *Students are required to change shoes upon arrival to the Johnson Athletic Center. No black-soled shoes are allowed.
22 2012 Sports Camps
Golf Camp
For children entering grades 4 through 7
The camp is designed for beginning golfers who have little experience playing and managing a golf course. We will work on the swing, chipping, and putting at the start of each day. Focus will be on golf course etiquette and management.
Golfers must provide their own clubs for play.
Course #: 47630 Dates: June 25-29 Time: 1:00 – 3:30 pm Tuition: $95 (Includes green fees & range balls) Location: Raymond Heights Golf Course Instructor: Sandy Freres, CMAA, Director of Athletics - The Prairie School Min: 8 Max: 16
Distance Running Camp Archery Camp I
For kids entering grades 8-12 For kids entering 5th - 8th grade
The 2011 Prairie distance running camp is a !ve-day This camp is designed to introduce students to the sport program for boys and girls who are cross country and/or of archery. middle distance runners. The camp’s purpose is to provide quality individual instruction in the techniques and Course #: Time: training that are necessary for young athletes to reach 47680 (Session 1) 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. their full potential. Workouts, lectures, !lms, and activities 47681 (Session 2) 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. are all designed to instruct, entertain, and motivate. 47682 (Session 3) 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
We will meet at the Prairie School Johnson Athletic Center. Dates: July 30-August 3 An alternative training site schedule will be provided on Tuition: $65.00 the !rst day of camp. Instructor: James Broetzmann, Basic Archery Instructor for the Course #: 47670 National Archery in the Schools Dates: July 23-27 Program and Prairie Science Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Teacher Tuition: $65 Location: H.F. Johnson Fieldhouse Location: Meet daily at Johnson Athletic Center Minimum: 6 Instructors: Jim Larsen, Head Boys & Girls Cross Maximum: 12 Country Coach, The Prairie School NOTE: Only two bows are for left-handed shooters. If your child is left-handed, please indicate this on the registration form.
23 Start to Finish soccer Camp
Start to Finish Soccer Camp has a long-term mission for youth soccer players to !nd enjoyment and success in soccer, all at the same time. No matter what the age or experience level you may be, Start to Finish has something for you. This three-stage program is divided by age and/or ability to provide a challenging, yet fun environment to !nd soccer success. Start to Finish has a well-balanced curriculum that emphasizes individual technique, which are the building blocks of high- level soccer. Players will get technical repetition in highly active and enjoyable activities. Players will learn from an energetic, enthusiastic, and involved sta" that has a passion to teach soccer to young developing players. Our goal is to get youth soccer players to “love” soccer outside the parameters of organized camps, leagues, and practices.
Students will need to bring the following to soccer camp daily: soccer shoes for wet/dry surfaces, shin guards, soccer ball (labeled with name), sun block, water bottle and clothes appropriate for the weather.
Starters Camp (ages 4-8) Finishers Camp (ages 12-19)
Course #: 47610 Course #: 47612 Dates: July 16-20 Dates: July 9-13 Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday Tuition: $90 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday Location: Prairie soccer !elds Tuition: $195 Instructors: Start to Finish sta", led by Prairie’s Varsity Location: Prairie soccer !elds Soccer Coach Corey Oakland Instructors: Start to Finish sta", led by Prairie’s Varsity Soccer Coach Corey Oakland Half-Timers Camp (ages 9-13) *Students must bring a bag lunch. Course #: 47611 Dates: July 16-20 For more information, and a full brochure please contact Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Corey Oakland at 262-260-4398 or Tuition: $90 [email protected]. Location: Prairie soccer !elds Instructors: Start to Finish sta", led by Prairie’s Varsity Soccer Coach Corey Oakland
24 Summer tennis
All classes are held on the Prairie School tennis courts and class sizes are limited. The primary instructors for tennis are Harold Swanson and Nich Schafer. There will be NO prorating of tennis fees. Private Lessons are also available. Any questions about the program should be directed to Sandy Freres at 260-4398.
*Classes will meet rain or shine. There will be no tennis on Wednesday, July 4th!
Beginning Tennis Middle School “Budding Stars” Tennis Class For those students new to tennis but able to follow directions and are excited to learn. The emphasis is on A limited number who love the game and are willing to learning how to handle the ball and racquet. Students will work will be enrolled in this class. Students must be need to bring their own tennis racquet; tennis balls will be entering grades 5 through 8 unless approved by an supplied. Minimum age requirement is six, and maximum instructor. Half of the class will be instruction and drills is thirteen unless approved by an instructor. and the other half will be supervised play. New for 2012, we are excited to o!er supervised match-play on Friday Course # Dates mornings and July 4th, included in the weekly class fee! If 47640 [Session 1] June 25-28 you have any questions please call Sandy Freres at 47641 [Session 2] July 2-6 260-4398. *Monday/Tuesday, Thursday/Friday this week ONLY! 47642 [Session 3] July 9-12 Course #: Dates 47643 [Session 4] July 16-19 47650 [Session 1] June 25-29 47651 [Session 2] July 2-6 Times: 8:30 – 9:15 am 47652 [Session 3] July 9-13 Tuition: $35 per session 47653 [Session 4] July 16-20 47654 [Session 5] July 23-27 47656 ENTIRE SESSION (June-July, Monday-Thursday) Intermediate Tennis Times: Monday-Thursday 10:30 - 11:45am Friday 8:30 - 9:45am For those students who have some tennis experience. The *July 2-6 there will be match-play on Wednesday, regular emphasis will be on forehand, serve, and playing doubles. instruction on Friday Students will need to bring their own tennis racquet; tennis balls will be supplied. Minimum age is eight and Tuition: $265 – Entire Session maximum is thirteen, unless approved by an instructor. $60 – Weekly Rate Course# Dates 47645 [Session 1] June 25-28 47646 [Session 2] July 2-6 *Monday/Tuesday, Thursday/Friday this week ONLY! 47647 [Session 3] July 9-12 47648 [Session 4] July 16-19
Times: 9:20 - 10:15 am Tuition: $35 per session
25 Summer Program Policies
Con!rmation Policy Medication Note
The Summer Program O!ce generates a con"rmation as Summer Program personnel must have a parent/guardian soon as an enrollment is processed. The con"rmation consent and/or physician’s order to administer prescrip- mailing will list the courses your child has been registered tion and over-the-counter medication. This permission for and the total fees paid. If a class is full, we will contact must be in written form and on record in the school o!ce. you within two business days of receiving your registra- For all medication, the most current, appropriately labeled tion form. Enrollments are processed on a "rst-in basis original container must be provided. within two business days of being received by the Director All medication must be maintained in the school o!ce of Summer Programs. and administered according to label instructions and at the discretion of the Summer Program sta#. If it is neces- Refund Policy sary for the student to retain possession of medication (i.e. inhalers), the procedure must be discussed with the The Prairie School reserves the right to change or cancel Director of Summer Programs in advance. any course or program. E#orts will be made to assign the Please do not send any medication with your child to students a#ected by such a change or cancellation to keep on his or her person to self-administer. This policy is other available programs. A complete refund will be given for the safety of all of our students, and we appreciate in those cases where other program placement is not at all your cooperation. possible. The Summer Program is unable to guarantee a REFUND if Please Note a student withdraws from any of our summer programs after June 1, 2012 for any reason. All classrooms/locations are subject to change.
Absences To report an absence, call (262)260-3845. Please leave your child’s name and the class that they will be missing so we can notify the teacher.
26 4 Charles W. and Jennifer C. Johnson Center for Developing Excellence
CDE Scholars Students from Racine and surrounding communities are the area with a proven record of success using hands-on, welcome to enroll in the program. We provide a di!erent inquiry-based methods to challenge students. These perspective on learning for kids who have the math and instructors are dynamic and knowledgeable with a science skills but need a little motivation and self con"- passion for teaching in a problem-based environment. dence. Our goal is to see CDE scholars enrolled in higher level math and science programs at their local high school. Session Dates Session 1: July 16-20, 2012 Session 2: July 23-27, 2012 History and Funding The Edward E. Ford Foundation has awarded a generous Application Process grant to Prairie School for a program that prepares Students must submit an application, available online or students for advanced/accelerated (AP/IB) high school from their science teacher. The program cost is $275 for coursework in math and science. That grant combined the one week session. Scholarships are available. The with funds donated by corporations and individuals, application deadline is April 30. Contact Galen Steig at The provides the support for the Charles W. and Jennifer C. Prairie School for more information. Johnson Center for Developing Excellence. Phone: 262-260-5799 Email: [email protected] Talented Instructors Each session will enroll 20 students and be taught by two Please note: Enrollment is limited. Once accepted you may be experienced teachers. We recruit the "nest educators in asked to submit a deposit to hold your spot.
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