Use this handy tool 9 Summer Day Camps to help you plan your summer camps and 10 Early Childhood (Ages 2 – 5) classes at Pembroke Hill! Tack it up on the fridge and talk 12 Kindergarten Adventures about it at dinner! There is something 13 Coterie School for Theatre Exploration to suit every child’s interests! 14 Summer Enrichment at the Wornall Campus

14 Grades 1 – 2

20 Grades 3 – 5

26 Grades 6 – 8

30 Grades 9 – 12 19 PHS Transition Camps 25 Summer Athletic Camps

1 The Pembroke Hill School was established Students at Pembroke Hill are actively engaged in 1984 by the merger of the Pembroke- and involved in a variety of activities outside of Country Day School for boys and the Sunset the classroom. They participate in activities such Hill School for girls. We are proud of our as athletics, choir, debate, Science Olympiad, reputation as one of the largest, strongest robotics, chess, student goverment, community and most comprehensive coeducational service, etc. Students often bring home state independant day schools in the country. For and national honors through their efforts in their more than 100 years, our focus has been on extracurricular activities. the development of each child, which remains central to our mission, “Together, cultivating Pembroke Hill is a community of learners - the best in each, for the benefit of all.” students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni. We are dedicated to helping our students achieve Our curriculum is designed to challenge educational excellence while guiding them to students whether they are starting their become individuals of character. It is important academic journey or preparing for the that they believe that they can and do make a SATs. Throughout that journey, students difference in our school community as well as are supported by faculty who love teaching, the greater global community. are passionate about their subject matter, and are committed to their students. In We are proud of our diverse environment that addition to interacting with students in class, includes individuals from wide geographic, they also serve as advisers and coaches. ethnic, religious and socio-economic sectors. It is Our students are frequently recognized this diversity that makes us strong. regionally and nationally for their scholastic accomplishments, which brings a sense of accomplishment to themselves, as well as to We are a vibrant community, and we invite you to their parents and teachers. join us!

2 Health & Safety 3 program’s COVID-19 COVID-19 program’s program is program Summer at Pembroke Hill Summer at Pembroke Summer at Pembroke Hill Summer at Pembroke program is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy and healthy a safe providing to dedicated is program and staff scheduled to begin the following week. Testing that week. Testing and staff begin the following scheduled to will be done during the school day, place on Mondays takes the come to may on Thursdays test and students required to Wornall Campus any time between 4 - 6 p.m. time between any Campus Wornall already in attendance, and every Thursday for students, faculty students, for everyand Thursday attendance, in already COVID-19 testing will take place every Monday for participants for place every Monday will take testing COVID-19 The COVID-19 tests will be saliva-based (not nasopharyngeal (not will be saliva-based tests The COVID-19 or nasal swab) which is more accommodating for students. Test students. Test which is more accommodating for or nasal swab) need to take to keep individuals safe within the classroom. within the classroom. individuals safe keep to take need to results will typically be available within 24 to 48 hours. Parents to within 24 results will typically be available community and will inform our decisions regarding actions we may may decisions regarding actions we our community and will inform will only be contacted by the nurse if the test results are positve, results are positve, the nurse if the test by will only be contacted important data pertaining to the prevalence of the virus in our important the prevalence data pertaining to and follow-up is required. The nurse will provide direction on next steps steps direction on next and follow-up is required. The nurse will provide in order to hold in-person classes on campus. The test results will provide results will provide hold in-person The test classes on campus. in order to in compliance with the students (in-person), faculty and staff. We believe a testing program is essential is essential program a testing students (in-person), believe and staff. faculty We protocols. Additionally, we will initiate contact tracing protocols in presumptive presumptive in contact tracing protocols will initiate we Additionally, protocols. Summer at Pembroke Hill at Pembroke Summer he Providing sanitization stations at each entrance, common area and Providing classroom. groups. cohorts between minimize contact Creating classroom to cleaning and sanitation procedures. Continuing heightened Requiring everyone to wear masks on campus. wear to everyone Requiring faculty and staff. equipment for personal protective Providing social distancing. to accommodate and offices Arranging classrooms A fee of $50 per test (up to three tests per 2-week session) will be billed to your summer your session) will be billed to per 2-week three tests (up to of $50 per test A fee the credit card or checking account on file on to account and will be charged programs classes or camps attend to permitted be students will not . Please note, 28, 2021 May prior. result, the week a negative and have are tested, unless they positive cases. All testing results, along with any medical information, are considerd medical information, results, along with any cases. All testing positive health information. protected health authorities. However, as this is a continuously evolving situation, please evolving as this is a continuously However, health authorities. change. may protocols understand that the following all for testing As a part conduct mandatory will COVID-19 our mitigation plan, we of environment for our students, faculty and staff. We will work closely with our office of with our office closely will work and staff. students, faculty our for We environment setting healthy maintain a to health recommendations, as follow as well control, infection protocols. our safety following for in advance thank you on our campus. We and national local direction from be in compliance with the latest These actions will T • • • In addition to mandatory testing, the mandatory testing, In addition to mitigation measures: continuing the following • • • 4 Enrollment Instruction s 9. Anemail confirmationwillbesent contact’s emailaddress. to theprimary saved unless you make apayment. on 8. Click 7. 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Fees for each class are listed within the class description. All fees include materials and student supplies. The fees for additional items, such as Lunch Bunch, COVID-19 testing and Extended Day can be found under the correlating page title.

Our discount program provides families a significant savings depending on the dollar amount of classes purchased. We are excited to offer our volume discount program on a per-household basis, so families enrolling multiple children (siblings) may combine their enrollments to reach the various levels of discounts offered. For example, the average cost to enroll two students, Early Learners - grade 5, in eight weeks of full-day camp with lunch would be approximately $270 per week, per student (COVID-19 testing fees not included). Volume discounts are automatically applied during the enrollment process. Please understand that discounts are not applied to the fee for COVID-19 testing, Lunch Bunch or Writing the College Application Essay.

If your total equals: The discount will be: $1,100 10%

$2,200 20% $3,300 30% $4,400 35%

Cancellation/Refund Policy If PHS Cancels — PHS reserves the right to cancel a class at any time. Parents will be notified at least seven days in advance and given the option of transferring enrollment fees to another class or receiving a full refund for the class(es) cancelled. All classes scheduled for grades 3 - 12 have the ability to switch to a virtual platform in the event of a campus closure. If this situation occurs, parents will be given the option to cancel and receive a full refund.

If Parent Cancels — Parents wishing to cancel their student’s enrollment from a class may do so and receive a refund as long as the request to cancel is made at least seven days prior to the start of the session. Enrollment fees will be refunded in the manner that they were paid less a $50 cancellation fee per class. Fees for cancellations requested after the deadline will not be refunded. There are no refunds for class fees or lunches if a student is absent.

Transferring Classes — We understand summer is a busy time for most families, and things may come up that interfere with the class(es) in which families have enrolled. If you discover after May 21 that your children are unable to attend any of the classes for which they are enrolled, you may transfer them to a different class for a fee of $25 per class, per child. Please note that you will be responsible for any difference in course fees. Transfers must be made by a summer programs staff member at least seven days prior to the first day of the class for which students are enrolled.

5 Enrollment Options process. available duringtheonlineregistration child’s doctor. form willbe Thenecessary toour staff discuss thesituationwithyour student’s first day ofclassandmay require summer programs accountpriorto the notification must beincludedon your will bemadeto accommodate them.This effort restrictions. Every dietary necessary office if your student hasany medically- *Please inform thesummerprograms tolunch bebrought from home. thatwe donotunderstanding allow half-day classesonly. Thankyou for available to studentsenrolled in of allfull-day classes.Lunch isnot isincludedintheprice Lunch Bunch day. each offerings* Thefee for healthy andscrumptiouslunch willprovideservives avariety of in for atreat!Ourresidentdining Students attending fullday are leaving counter! itonthekitchen together andthen lunch asack Forget thecrazy mornings of putting Lunch Bunch class fees or Lunch Bunch if a student isabsent. ifastudent orLunch Bunch class fees Therearenorefunds on teachers. classroom willbeabsent sothatwechild the may alert Summer Programs officeat 816-936-1321 if your Attendance istaken day. every Pleasecallthe Extended Day isprovided to students activities. Thefee week. is$80each toforward freeplay, aswell asorganized Students attending Extended Day canlook Day isalsoavailable from 3:30-6p.m. In additionto Extended theclassesoffered, Extended CareOptions applied to thatcreditcardthefollowing week. drop-in fee of$25/day willbeautomatically have acreditcardlisted ontheiraccount.The Extended onadrop-in Day basismust service Families whowishto take advantage ofour procedure forpick-up Extended Day. will includedetailed information regardingthe Summer atPembroke Hill and minimizeinteraction between groups. The order to keep studentswithintheircohorts the sameclassroom astheirfull-day classin attending fullday only. Careisprovided in Students picked 6p.m.willbebilled upafter at therate of$1perminute for10 thefirst minutes, and $2perminute thereafter. weekly newsletter Drop-Off & Pick Up

can arrange to have have can arrange to student ready. your A staff member will student bring your when you car your to on campus. arrive picked not Students p.m. will 3:45 up by loading lanes. pick need to If you please up early, us at least 15 notify the prior to minutes pick-up time so we otherwise noted in the description. otherwise noted be sent directly to Extended Day, and Day, Extended be sent directly to will be applied to fee the daily drop-in account. summer programs your Security and staff will be on duty each and dismissal. assist with arrival to day Pick-up to dismissal, children will be brought At teachers, the the carsthe same in by drop- to instructed were location you campus, there are off. enter As you are outside lanes two three lanes: the reserved lane is the center loading, for loading. Drivers must not passing, for carsremain in their and proceed Please the loading lane lines. through cars in the unattended leave do not All clases are scheduled on the Wornall Campus unless All clases are scheduled Wornall on the At drop-off,At the vehicle. we ask that you ask that you we remain in your car remain in your until you reach the until you a staff member will child’s temperature before they can exit can exit before they check-in point, where greet you and take your your and take greet you If your student needs to be dropped off be dropped student needs to If your greet your car outside to take your student’s your take car outside to your greet their class. them to and walk temperature please call the summer programs late, we may so that 816-936-1321, office at •Follow the entrance and exit pattern. pattern. the entrance and exit •Follow for wait space to in a parking park •Do not students. your the following safety procedures: safety the following cautiously at all times. •Drive driving while cell phones using from •Refrain lot. the parking through classroom. classroom. riders Please have of on the curbside exit the car and adhere to designated location location designated child. the youngest for A staff member will walk to be available their older students to Street lot. Street students have If you in multiple grades, offplease drop at the stop directly in front of the Hibschman directly in front stop Early Learners Building for Early Childhood and outside of the and Preschool Pals, grades 3 - 12. The Building for Intermediate drop-off K - 2 students in grades location for Primaryis outside of the Building in our 50th Drop-off the start to prior Drop-off 15 minutes begins (8:15 a.m. or 12:15of class There p.m.). are three drop-off locations on the Wornall please lot, Street 51st Campus. In the Classes offered to grades 1 - 12 include a age-appropriate furniture. The third floor of variety of athletic, academic and enriching the building consists of two large art rooms, classes that allow you to explore new topics equipped with suitable materials for all ages or dig deeper into a subject of choice. and dedicated to developing every student’s Located at 51st and Wornall, the campus creative abilities. features numerous buildings built around a In addition to the academic facilities, very intimate Deramus courtyard. Field Summer House camps for (8) offers students a rock in grades climbing 1 - 2 will wall, a be held in full-size the Primary basketball Building (4).

Wornall Campus Wornall court and a Nestled in gymnastics the north- area. A east corner soccer of campus, field, field the Primary hockey Building field surrounds a and two modest courtyard and also connects to Curry playgrounds are adjacent to the Field House. Theatre (5), a 300-seat auditorium used during the summer for drama classes. Classes are scheduled in two-week sessions, either half-day, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., or full- Students in grades 3 - 5 grade will utilize the day, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Please check the first floor of the Intermediate Building (2), course descriptions as a few classes follow a while classes for students in 6 - 8 grades different schedule. All classes are scheduled take place on the second floor, in designated on the Wornall Campus, unless otherwise classrooms that have been updated with noted.

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Fee: $390 (includes lunch) Fee: Grades: Early Childhood & K – 5 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. PHS staffInstructors: will remain on campus. in as much last-minute fun as we can this fun as we in as much last-minute into will be separated summer! Students activities and for groups age-appropriate Send summer out with a bang! We have have We Send summer out with a bang! cramming adventures, planned exciting Aug. 9 - 13 Summer Send-Off Camp Instructors: PHS staffInstructors: (includes lunch) $315 Fee: Grades: Early Childhood & K – 5 Grades: Early Childhood & K – Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. age-appropriate activities on campus age-appropriate the week throughout days! Students will be separated into into will be separated Students days! fun, cohorts to look forward and can eating kind of celebration with one eating kind of a way fun! What having goal in mind... say to Say hello to summer! This week will be This week summer! to hello Say cone snow playing, flying, game a kite June 1 - 4 Summer Kick-OffSummer Camp enroll online today! enroll Scan the QR code to Scan the QR code to Led by Pembroke Hill School’s experienced and nurturing early childhood faculty and staff, our Early Childhood Summer Program is a magical place for young learners.

We provide opportunities for young students to learn through exploring, investigating, questioning, experimenting, reflect- ing and interacting. Our program is influenced by the world- renowned Reggio Emilia philosophy of education, which is reinforced through our developmentally-appropriate classrooms, small and large group activities and wonderful outdoor spaces provided for our children to participate in their summer activities. Students will look forward to a week full of fun, learning and making memories with their friends.

Classes are offered in two-week sessions only, in order to provide more consistency to the classroom.

Morning-only or full-day programs available.

Times: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. OR 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m

Morning only fee: $350 Full-day fee: $780 (includes lunch) 10 Early Childhood

Early Learners

Calling all curious 2-and 3-year-olds Session 3, July 12 - 23 entering early years this fall! We’ve got Sensory Exploration an early years room full of possibilities just waiting for you. Join us for exciting This session you will engage in sensory art, music, movement and story time exploration as you question the what, activities. where and how of things you see, smell and feel. Session 1, June 7 - 18 Fine Motor Fun Session 4, July 26 - Aug. 6 Strengthen your child’s fine motor skills Awesome Artists through fun and engaging experiences. Inspiration can come from anywhere! Be prepared to put brush to canvas as you spend this session as an artist. Session 2, June 21 - July 2 Sand and Water Play No need for a trip to the beach! Enjoy two weeks of sandcastles and water play both inside and outside! NoNo classes classes or or camps camps will will be be held held the the week week of of July 5. Students signed up for Session 3 will need to come to campus on Thursday, July need to come to the Wornall Campus on 8, to participate in the mandatory testing Thursday,program. July 8, to participate in mandatory COVID-19 testing.

Preschool Pals

The environment will serve as one of Session 2, June 21 - July 2 your teachers this summer as you ex- Outdoor Adventures plore the different habitats that exist Explore the beautiful landscape on and just outside of the classroom window! around campus to find inspiration for all of Venture out to the courtyard, the play- this week’s activities. ground and even Loose Park to investigate the flora and the fauna, and gain a better understanding of the Session 3, July 12 - 23 nature that surrounds you. Wonders of Water No need for a trip to the beach! Enjoy a week of water play both inside and outside! Session 1, June 7 - 18

Mindful Moments Session 4, July 26 - Aug. 6 This session we will focus on Awesome Artists meditation and yoga exercises, discuss healthy eating habits and Inspiration can come from anywhere! Be cultivate mindfulness through sensory prepared to put brush to canvas as you spend games. the week as an artist.

11 12 Kindergarten Adventures sions. ing, forming explanations anddrawing conclu recording,describing,question tion, observing, investigating through hands-onexperimenta embarking onascientificadventure, actively es anddon’tforget your safety goggles!We are Don your labcoat,grabyour magnifyingglass Stimulating Science Session 2,June21 -July2 you constructyour own design. you willdraw upyour own blueprintsto useas inspiration from oursurrounding landscape, structures from avariety ofmaterials. Finding The skyisthelimitasyou create amazing Let’s Get Building June7-18 Session 1, in order to provide more consistency to the in two-week Classes are offered sessions only projects withafuncamp-like atmosphere. year.school exciting Theseprograms willoffer willhelpprepareyouteachers for thecoming imagination. Dailyroutines anddedicated on aweekly themethatissureto capturethe dramatic play, mathandscience—allfocused will includeavariety projects, music, ofart toward Activities allincomingkindergartners! J Full-day fee: $780(includeslunch) Morning onlyfee: $350 8:30 a.m.-3:30p.m. Times: 8:30-11:30a.m classroom. oin usfor anexciting adventure geared for Session3willneedto cometo the Noclassesorcampswillbeheldthe Worall Campus on Thursday, July8, week ofJuly5.Students signedup to inmandatory participate COVID-19 testing. . OR

- - - - teacher. ings andget to know your new kindergarten familiarize yourself withyour new surround will have to make theopportunity new friends, In thisintroduction to you week, kindergarten only PHS students Aug. 2-6,8:3011:30 a.m. Transition toKindergarten sound. classroom whilefocusing onformation and for letters oncampus andcreate letters inthe The alphabet Joinusaswe iseverywhere! hunt Alphabet Fun Session 4,July26-Aug.6 inthemostunexpectednumbers places. introduce correctnumberformation andfind will focus onage-appropriate mathactivities to cluster cards,numberlinesandfungames.We Flex your mathmusclesusingCuisenaireRods, Math Muscles -23 Session 3,July12

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12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Time 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

June 7 - 11 Dates June 28 - July 2 June 28 - July 2 July 12 - 16 July 12 - 23 July 19 - 23 July 26 - 30 July 26 - 30 June 14 - 18June 14 embroke Hill is proud to partner with The Coterie partner Coterie with The to Hill is proud embroke P School.Theatre The courses offered are this summer on the classes focused drama and acting creative than the production. rather process artists teaching professional In our theatre classes, acting excercises improvisations, use theatre games, it what discover actors help young to and scene work respond truthfully and believably. means to 1 - 2 9 - 12 6 - 8 3 - 5 9 - 12 1 - 2 6 - 8 9 - 12 1 - 2 Grades Tacos! Dragons Love CLASS NAME CLASS in the Summer Enrichment sections by age group. age group. in the Summer Enrichment sections by each class title. logo by the Look for Please note: All Coterie Theatre classes are listed Theatre classes are listed All Coterie Please note: confidence in creativity, active listening and concentration. Most youth in professional youth in professional and concentration. Most listening active confidence in creativity, of the relationships we our classes because are cast from main stage productions Coterie with our students. develop In drama classes for our younger students, actors flex their imaginations by participatingby imaginations their flex students, actors our younger for In drama classes emphasize the importance that visual arts,in theatre games, music and improvisation and Participation and collaboration. in all of our classes builds self-esteem of storytelling

Audition Lab Audition Audition Lab Audition We Built This City We of the Worlds War Funny Bones: Intro to Improv Improv to Bones: Intro Funny at Hogwarts Summer Term Feet Comedy On Your The Adventures of Peppa Pig of Peppa The Adventures

Classes offered Summer 2021: Grades 1 -2 Classes are offered in two-week, themed sessions only in order to provide consistency to the classroom, Classes are based on the grade level the student will attend in the fall.

Participants may choose only one of the two themed options available in each session, and register for either the AM classes for both weeks, or register full-day and participate in all four classes listed.

Times: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. OR 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m

Morning only fee: $350 Full-day fee: $780 (includes lunch)

14 Session 1, June 7 - 18

Animal Adventures ______Claymation Dinosaurs Week 1 AM Week 2 AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Lights, camera.... and ACTION! Create your Discover what earth was like over 65 own clay characters, design your set and write million years ago when dinosaurs lived. your script to create your very own stop-motion Explore branches of the dinosaur family tree animation. Cue the lights, this class is sure to and find out what made them unique from be a blockbuster hit! other animals. At the end of the week, learn how paleontologists find and excavate bones by taking part in a simulated dig! Dragons Love Tacos! Week 1 PM The Adventures of 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Peppa Pig & Friends Do you love tacos? Do you know a dragon who Week 2 PM loves tacos? Do you want to become a dragon 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. who eats tacos? Then you should grab your absolutely no spicy salsa and join us as we act Sing bing-bong-bing and jump in muddy out stories inspired by the book Dragons Love puddles with all of your favorite friends from Tacos. Use your imagination to eat your way Peppa Pig! Students will explore Peppa and through the best dragon parties. Company’s greatest adventures, while creating some new stories along the way. All oinks, baas and British accents included in this big week of fun.

Science Sleuths ______Art with Nature Grossology Week 1 AM Week 2 AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Create art using the nature that is all around Sometimes it’s stinky; sometimes it’s crusty; you! In this hands-on class, we will explore a and sometimes it’s slimy. But hey, it’s Grossol- variety of materials from nature as well as ogy, the impolite study of the human body. As unique molding, casting and printing processes, grossologists, we will explore all of the mushy, such as pressed leaf suncatchers, cyanotype oozy, scaly, stinky, gross, yet scientific things sun prints and Japanese “Gyotaku” prints from that occur every day in the human body. Join rubber fish impressions. us as we sneeze, burp, hiccup, blink, yawn, sweat and vomit our way through the week!

Scratch® JR Wonders of Water Week 1 PM Week 2 PM 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Learn to think creatively, reason systematically Cool off on a hot summer’s day by exploirng and work collaboratively as you discover how to the fun and fascinating world of water. This program your own stories and animations using week will be full of games, experiments and the computer programming language known as art activities that will have you swimming in Scratch®. excitement!

15 Session 2, June 21 - July 2

Rhythm & Rhymes ______Oh The Things You Can Rhyme The Class With Every Thing On It Week 1 AM Week 2 AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. “The more things you read, the more you We will not bump the grump or the giraffe in know, the more things that you learn, the more this class, but instead search for the missing places you’ll go!” Join us for a week dedicated piece as you read these and other wonderful to exploring the many works of the incompa- works of art written by Shel Silverstein. After rable Dr. Seuss! Study the life of Dr. Seuss, who finding inspiration in his stories, you can cre- published 46 children’s books, and learn more ate your own silly poem or comical cartoon. about your favorite characters.

Rhythm & Rhyme Time Chassé Through The Day Week 2 PM Week 1 PM 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Do you know an old lady that swallowed a fly? Do you know why? Find out as we ex- Leap, turn and chassé into summer with this plore well-known children’s books that were fun dance camp. You will learn new moves based on popular songs. Art activities and while building on existing experience. You can sing-a-longs will make this class one catchy also look forward to fun games and learning a tune! few of the hottest dance moves of the season!

Passport to Learning ______Around The World Rainforest Exploration Week 1 AM Week 2 AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Explore the world without ever leaving the Pem- Did you know that the rainforest has more broke Hill campus. This class will focus on a va- biodiversity than any other place on Earth? riety of countries, examining how each culture Come learn about the layers of the rainfor- celebrates, educates and eats. From Antartica est and help build a model that includes to Greenland, fun is sure to board this trip! plants and animals that live in each layer.

Spanish Storytelling Week 1 PM Wide World of Sports 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Week 2 PM A number of studies show that listening to 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. stories in Spanish builds vocabulary and aids Have your passport ready because we in reading. This week, join Señora Meli for an are traveling the globe to learn about the audio adventure to enhance your Spanish- different sports played around the world. We speaking skills. will investigate their history, watch them in their modern form, then experience the excitement of the game ourselves.

16 Session 3, July 12 - 23

Kings, Queens, Castles & Things______Minecraft Forts And Fortresses Week 1 AM Week 2 AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Using Minecraft as a tool, you and your peers Who doesn’t love a good, old-fashioned will work together to customize and create fort stacked to the ceiling with pillows and exciting new worlds. Activities will include topped with your mom’s favorite sheet? This building structures, coding challenges and week, we will examine the most famous collaborating on problem-solving games. structures from around the world, and try your hand at constructing your own. Chess For Beginners Week 1 PM We Built This City 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Week 2 PM The Kansas City Chess Club will teach you to 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. master the basic rules and strategies that will Bring your imagination to life! Using card- help you advance to the next level of this excit- board boxes, students will collaborate to ing and challenging game. You will also im- build a “city” and become the interesting prove your concentration and problem-solving characters who inhabit these creations. skills, with an emphasis on FUN while you learn Who will live in the city you want to create? the FUNdamentals of the most popular board game in the world.

17 Session 4, July 26 - Aug. 6

Book Worms ______Fairy Tales And Fables Book Creators & Illustrators Week 1 AM Week 2 AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Horses and drawbridges, kings and “You can find magic wherever you look. queens...let’s travel back in time by way Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” of art, math and literacy to explore the Many great children’s authors will serve as wonderful world of literature through some inspiration while you try your hand at writing of our favorite bedtime stories. and illustrating your own story. You will also learn more about the writing process, while developing your reading and writing skills and Read It, Make It, Take It expanding your imagination! Week 1 PM 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Once Upon a Time Chicka Chicka Boom Boom...will there be Week 2 PM enough room for all of the art projects we 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. will create this week? We will read differ- Study the history of the most beloved ent stories every day and create works of fairytale, Cinderella, and compare and art that relate to the characters we will see contrast the different versions told through throughout the week. the characters, customs and folklore from different countries around the world.

Summer Academy ______Math Manipulations Introducción to Spanish Week 1 AM Week 2 AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. This class is designed for students who have Since ancient times, people of several not taken a Spanish class. We will use a variety different civilizations have used objects to of techniques throughout the week to help you help them solve everyday mathematical learn the most basic vocabulary and prepare problems. During this week, you will have a you for the school year. variety of materials to manipulate, games to play, and opportunities to sort, clas- sify, weigh, stack and explore to construct positive student learning. Read A Story, Discover The Math Week 2 PM Readers Theatre 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Week 1 PM Measurements, patterns, graphing, geometry, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. time and whole number operations might This relaxed and enjoyable week of reading sound difficult to learn, but when you are us- short plays will help your student increase ing children’s books as a springboard the their comprehension by analyzing plots and problems are easy to read...and solve! Join the developing characters. Repeated exposure fun as we explore our favorite stories to find the to each script will increase fluency and ac- mathematical equations hidden inside. curacy, and build confidence and self image. Use of vocal expression makes this a fun experience and may motivate further reading! 18 PHS Transition Camps 19 . ) program offers program the

Summer at Pembroke Hill at Pembroke Summer

he Fee: $190 Fee: Transition to Upper School to Transition Campus) Parkway (Ward Transition to Middle School to Transition Campus) Parkway (Ward Fee: $175 Fee: Welcome to Fifth to Grade Welcome Welcome to Third Grade Third to Welcome Grade Fourth to Welcome Welcome to Second Grade Second to Welcome Transition to Kindergarten to Transition First Grade to Welcome session. Morning only classes available (8:30 - 11:30 a.m. available Morning only classes be combined with a two-week, themed Classes cannot opportunity to meet new teachers, make new friends new teachers, make new meet opportunity to the next for prepared are overall you sure and make journey. aceademic in your step previous school year and help you retain the necessary retain and help you school year previous the will also have You year. the coming skills for following grade level transition classes that will give will give classes that transition grade level following new with yourself familiarize the opportunityyou to important the concepts from review surroundings, T

Grades 3 - 5

Classes are offered in two-week, themed sessions only in order to provide consistency to the classroom, Classes are based on the grade level the student will attend in the fall.

Times: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. OR 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m

Morning only fee: $350 Full-day fee: $780 (includes lunch)

20 Session 1, June 7 - 18

Maps & Mysteries ______

CSI:PHS Minecraft Week 1 AM Week 2 AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Use logic, your senses and forensic science Using Minecraft as a tool, you and your peers to solve crimes. Learn how to work the field will work together to customize and create scene and the laboratory side of CSI, includ- exciting new worlds. Activities will include ing how to finger print, read shoe tread pat- building structures, coding challenges and terns, analyze mysteries and much more! No collaborating on problem-solving games. blood, no gore...but excitement galore! Where In The World Is Zombie Apocalypse Carmen San Diego? Week 1 PM Week 2 PM 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. If a zombie virus were spreading across Capturing Carmen’s adventurous spirit, the United States, would you be able to tell smarts and savvy, this camp’s activities are where it was advancing to in order to find designed to explore geography, history, cul- your way to safety? In this class, you will ture and diversity. We will also focus on so- learn how to use data, maps and other geo- cial-emotional concepts, such as confidence graphical tools to escape the spread of the building, goal setting, social awareness, team- zombie apocalypse! work and responsible decision-making.

Start with Art ______

Pins That Work Tye-Dye And Batik Week 1 AM Week 2 AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Some projects are easier said that done. That is right-tie dye is back in style! Spend the Using Pinterest as your guide, spend the week week swirling, spiraling and spotting...well, ev- creating crafts that pin your interest, and at erything! We will explore the many techniques the end of the week, you will give a fair review of this super summer style, as well as try our based on your experience. hand at Batik, an Indonesian technique that consists of drawing dots and lines using wax- Self-Discovery Through Art resistant dye to create beautiful patterns. Week 1 PM 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Sensational String Art Week 2 PM Creating art can help improve self-esteem, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. provide a sense of accomplishment, lower Your imagination and creativity are hanging anxiety, and improve communication skills. by a string this week! Create unique works of We will explore a variety of art mediums with art using the modernized version of string art, the goals of learning more about ourselves originally used in the 19th Century as a math- and others while having fun with art in a re- ematical teaching tool of geometric shapes laxed setting. and patterns.

21 Session 2, June 21 - July 2

Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead ______Raider Robotics Music Olympics Week 1 AM Week 2 AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Attention Lego® lovers! Explore the This olympic-themed music class is a collection innovative world of Lego® Mindstorms of games that reinforce music skills, including robotics by building a functional robot. As rhythm, pitch, dynamics, instruments, history the engineer, you will brainstorm, design, and more! The games we will play will get build and program an autonomous robot students up and moving, jumping, laughing that will perform mission tasks as you and learning! learn more about the world of science and technology. S.T.E.A.M. Lab Week 2 PM Intermediate Chess 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Week 1 PM Science, technology, engineering, art and 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. math! Each day we will explore different activi- Designed for players who have completed ties that strengthen your problem-solving skills Chess for Beginners, this course will and allow you to think and work creatively. advance you to the next level of your game From exciting creations to building challenges, by teaching you new tactics and strategies this is sure to be a fantastic week! that will help you outplay your next opponent. Checkmate! History & Heroes ______Music Olympics Family History Week 1 AM Week 2 AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. This olympic-themed music class is a Discover your roots! Begin by creating a picto- collection of games that reinforce music rial family tree of what you know, and as the skills, including rhythm, pitch, dynam- week progresses, explore websites that help ics, instruments, history and more! The give more background information about your games we will play will get students up and family. Also, hear others tell their stories of moving, jumping, laughing and learning! family discovery through research. You will leave the week with a deeper appreciation of Homegrown Talent where you came from and understanding the Week 1 PM importance of sharing this with future genera- tions. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Kansas City is the hometown of many Heroes influential individuals. We will spend the Week 2 PM week learning who influenced them? How- has their work influenced the world? We 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. will get to know a different Kansas Citian Will you be that HERO? This class is intended to each day of the week, and who knows, one inspire you with tales of those who, when cir- day this class might be talking about you! cumstance called them, responded to difficult moments with courage. We will find that most heroes are just as ordinary as we are.

22 Session 3, July 12 - 23

Book Worms ______Dahlightful Tales Summer Term Week 1 AM At Hogwarts 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Week 2 AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Enter the world of Roald Dahl and his off beat and interesting characters. While exploring his Join all your favorite characters from the Har- most popular tales, you will also participate in ry Potter series as you enter a magical world a variety of activities that support each book’s filled with wizards, dragons, trolls and elves. overall theme. Act out scenes as Harry and his friends go to classes, play quidditch, and even battle He- Creative Writing Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named. Immerse yourself Week 1 PM in this exciting world all week and come out a full-fledged wizard! 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. This class is geared toward exploring various Summer Camp With Percy fictional works, including short stories, poems Week 2 PM and children’s literature, in order to nurture 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. your own creativity. We will then use that inspi- Bring the world of Percy Jackson to life! Im- ration to craft individual creative writing pieces merse yourself with Greek gods, heroes and you can share with the class at the end of the monsters in this course dedicated to Greek week. mythology. You will explore author Rick Riordan’s book series and Greek mythology through story-writing, games and even a whole-campus Gryphon egg hunt. Behind the Scenes ______Home Renovation Stop Motion Animation Week 1 AM Week 2 AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Calling all interior designers-to-be! It is time to fix Bring your stories to life, or to YouTube, in and flip your own tiny home to prepare it for its this animated summer class that uses the future owners. From planning the room layouts medium of stop motion animation. You will to painting the walls, tiling the roof and install- work collaboratively with your peers to coming the crown molding, you will have a beautiful, pose animated short stories that exhibit all realistic renovated miniature house to enjoy. of the story elements, and take your story to the silver (or the iPad) screen. Sports Journalism Week 1 PM Printmaking 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Week 2 PM Sports journalism is a fast-changing and exciting 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. field! Even if you are not interested in making a In this class, you will learn how to make career out of sports, this class will teach valu- several different types of prints and learn able skills that are applicable to many areas of about the process of printmaking. We’ll life. Learn how to put a story together, starting learn about positive and negative space, with generating the idea, honing your research, make our own stamps and combine differ- and interview methods and the writing process. ent printmaking techniques to create every- thing from a pack of greeting cards to poster sized prints! 23 Session 4, July 26 - Aug. 6

Mind, Body & Spirit ______Wellness Week How Does Your Garden Grow Week 1 AM Week 2 AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. It is essential for children to learn to manage Plant some fun this summer as you learn the their emotions in healthy ways in order to be basics of planting a garden on a small scale. successful in life. Through the use of games, Investigate the seed cycle as you plant a sensory experiences, guided relaxation, out- variety of flowers and herbs, decorate your door play, body movement, arts and crafts. own flower pots and learn about the We will explore a variety of coping skills and incredible insects that impact your garden. strategies with the goals of helping kids find go-to strategies they can utilize as needed - Ninja Warrior while having fun and engaging with peers. Week 2 PM 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Art With Nature Climb, crawl, run and swing your way to the Week 1 PM finish line as you complete daily obstacle 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. courses created to help you improve your balance, speed and agility. This challenging, Create art using the nature that is all around yet fun, course is designed to test your limits you! In this hands-on class, we will explore and boost your self-confidence. Do you ac- different materials from nature, as well as the cept the challenge? molding, casting and printing processes, such as pressed leaf suncatchers and cyanotype sun prints. Summer Academy ______Amusing Anecdotes Learn Chinese With Me Week 1 AM Week 2 AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Levity is the opposite of gravity, and this sum- In this class, you will learn to speak, write mer we need all the fun we can get! From big and type in Chinese with Ms. Dai. Through belly laughs to building in underlying comedy short stories, songs, games and videos, you throughout a story, students will experiment will become familiar with the Chinese words with adding humor into their creative writing. for numbers, days, months, foods, colors and We’ll start by enjoying some favorite, funny sports, in addition to learning more about picture books for inspiration, then develop our the country of China. authentic writing voices as we carefully craft kooky words into our own stories. By avoiding Grammar Mystery sarcasm and gross topics, students will de- Week 2 PM velop skills they can take with them into their academic futures. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. This week you will work together to solve a Spanish Brush-up mystery in Noun Town, revitalize a shop on Week 1 PM Adjective Avenue, take a vacation in Verb 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Valley and climb Adverb Bluff. Your success depends on your grammar skills, effort and a This week we will read books, play games, little bit of language arts luck! create stories and have a lot of fun brushing up on your Spanish skills so you are ready to take on the coming year. Estás listo para em- 24 pezar la escuela? Athletic Camps 25 - thletic camps that include students in first through eighth grades are open to to first in students that include open camps are grades eighth thletic through June 14 - 18June 14 Grades 3 - 5: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. $165 Fee: - 25 June 21 Grades 6 - 8: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. $165 Fee: Grades 6 - 8: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. $110 Fee: Grades 9 - 12: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. $110 Fee: Baseball Boys Grades 1 - 5: 1 - 3:00 p.m. $110 Fee: Basketball Boys June 7 - 11 Fee: $65 Fee: Girls Basketball - 18June 14 Grades 6 - 12: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. $110 Fee: Volleyball June 1 - 4 Grades 9 - 12: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. $90 Fee: Grades 4 - 8: 12 p.m. - 1:30 mandatory COVID-19 testing. mandatory COVID-19 Football June 1 - 4 Grades 6 - 12: - 11:30 a.m. 10:30 $45 Fee: Most athletic camps also follow a different schedule. Alternate care is not pro is not care different a schedule. Alternate also follow camps Most athletic 3:30 p.m. start than that camps earlier end or a.m., 8:30 than vided for later two-week, a with combined be themed session. cannot also camps Athletic participate in participatingStudents to requried are camp athletic an in A Thank the school during year. attend what school they matter no students, all 9 - 12 grades in students to understanding available camps athletic that for you only. Hill students Pembroke for are GradesGrades 66 -- 88 Most classes are offered on a half-day basis for one week, either 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., or 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Please check the course descriptions as a few classes follow a different schedule.

All classes will be held on the Wornall Campus unless noted in the description. A limited number of classes are available as online courses only.

Half-day fee: $190 Classes that follow a different schedule will have the course fee listed in the description.

Audition Lab Bridge Building Challenge Week 7, July 26 - 30 Week 1, June 7 - 11 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. This class is a great way to prepare Bridges are an important piece of our infrastructure. Not only yourself for coming auditions! With the help of a do they connect communities, but the evolution of the bridge professional teaching artist, you will choose audition is also connected to important advances that have been made monologues that match your age, personality and in construction and engineering. In this class, you will use the individual audition needs. You will use this week to engineering design process to test and build your own bridges. prepare a monologue, develop successful strategies for cold readings and learn how to create a professional resume. The final class will include a special audition with Jeff Church, Coterie Theatre producing Career Exploration artistic director, or a member of the Coterie staff, for Week 2, June 14 - 18 youth roles in the coming Coterie season. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Choosing a college and a career are decisions that you will be faced with before you know it! Undoubtedly, you have given Art Studio some thought to what you’d like to do after graduation. This Week 1, June 7 - 11, Week 3, June 21 - 25, class is your chance to take those thoughts even further by Week 5, July 12 - 16 & Week 8, Aug. 2 - 6 spending a week focusing on several different career options. All classes 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. You will learn about the educational requirements for each job and what your responsibilities would be. By the end of the Ready to make some art? This open studio is de- class, you may be able to answer the age-old question “What signed for students to explore many of different art do you want to be when you grow up?” materials and processes. We will be working with clay, paint, printmaking, collage and much more! Come to camp ready to explore ideas of your own. This class will be held on the Ward Parkway Campus. Transportation will be provided to students attending full-day.

26 Confidence Code Funny Bones: Week 3, June 21 - 25 Intro To Improv 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Week 4, June 28 - July 2 Girls’ confidence drops 30% between the ages of 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 8 and 14. Why does this happen and what can we Get your funny started as you begin to learn all about do to change that statistic? This class is for girls comedy and improv! This fun and fast-paced class who want to develop strategies to build their introduces young actors to the wide open world of self-confidence and leadership skills. During our improvisational comedy. Develop skills in spontaneity, time together, we will use books, videos, music, listening, creativity, storytelling and collaboration as and other exercises to guide discussions about you explore your silly side. gender, equality, and self-image. By the end of the week, you will leave not only feeling empowered, but you will also have a detailed plan that will kickstart the next chapter of your Incredible Insects “confidence code”. Week 4, June 28 - July 2 Dissect And Discover 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Week 1, June 7 - 11 Get the buzz on bugs this week! Learn how to catch, preserve and identify insect specimens. End the week 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. with a beautiful collection to bring home! Grab your coat and gloves, your lab coat that is, and prepare to delve into the world of biology. Take a closer look at the form and function of living things by taking Introduction To Algebra 1 a look inside of them! 2-week course Week 2 - 3, June 14 - 25 Dollars That Make Sense 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Week 1, June 7 - 11 Fee: $380 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. This course is designed for students who have taken This week you will learn the basics of personal finance, Pre-algebra and wish to preview some of the topics such as how to create a budget, the basis of a credit discussed in Algebra I. Topics to be covered include: score, how to open a checking or savings account, variables, order of operations, operations with real credit card interest and the difference between interest numbers, absolute value, opposites, properties of and compound interest. Algebra, basic equation solving, inequalities and problem solving. Drama & Creative Exploration (8th grade) Week 6, July 19 - 23 Introduction To Geometry 2-week course, online only 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Week 2 - 3, June 14 - 25 This week you will learn many aspects of theatre, in- 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. cluding improv games, special effects make-up, stage Fee: $380 design, storytelling and more. Break a leg! This course is designed for students who have taken Forensic Science Algebra I and wish to preview some of the essential skills and topics necessary for success in Geometry. Week 7, July 26 - 30 Topics to be covered include: geometric notation, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. parallel lines, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, Forensics is defined as the testing of techniques used similarity, right triangle trigonometry and polygons. in connection with the detection of a crime. This week This course will also preview the skills necessary to you will investigate the investigators! Learn about pre- apply various theorems, postulates and definitions conceptions, the history of forensics, the CSI Effect, to complete two-column proofs. what can be found in a forensics lab and historical fig- ures that help shaped the field.

‘ Leaf Collect & Create Newswriting Week 4, June 28 - July 2 Week 8, Aug. 2 - 6 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Fall into fun a little early this year, as you learn how Self-motivated students will get more than “just to preserve and idenfiy leaves all around you. End the facts,” as to what it takes to cover and report the week with a beautiful collection to take home a story. Nationally-syndicated columnist Mary that will LEAF you breathless! G. Pepitone will help you go beyond the basics to actually gather the “who, what, when, where, why and hows” of a simulated news event in a Middle School English Review controlled setting. After recording facts and do- Week 4, June 28 - July 2 ing interviews, you will write a story on deadline 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., online only in the computer lab, learning time management skills, how to write a compelling lead and the OR attribution of facts. At the end of the week, you Week 6, July 19 - 23 can share with your families your own personal 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., in person “newspaper” full of stories you have successfully Use your time wisely this summer to refresh your covered and written. English skills or practice ones you already possess to be well primed for the coming year of English stud- Nature In The City ies. Class will include reading for comprehension, Week 6, July 19 - 23 paragraph organization, grammar and punctuation 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. review, note-taking and short essay writing. Come along for an off-campus adventure exploring nature in the city. We will be outside most of Middle School Math Review the time, and activities will include studying in- Week 6, July 19 - 23 sects, water, habitat and birds in our chosen loca- 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., online only tion! We may include some drawing of nature as well! Join me in becoming an Urban Adventurer in OR Dr. MacGregor’s Neighborhood! Week 7, July 26 - 30 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., in person It is time to start thinking about those math topics Puzzles, Perplexities & that have been tucked away since the beginning Problem-solving of summer! Refine your skills before the first day Week 3, June 21 - 25 of school, so you will be better prepared for any 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. problem that comes your way. Explore puzzles and problem-solving as we build number sense and strengthen critical thinking Mighty Microscopes skills. This class will include games such as Su- doku and Ken Ken, ex+ercises with logic puzzles, Week 7, July 26 - 30 mysteries and riddles, and virtual escape rooms. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. You will expand your thinking and sharpen your Master the science of investigating small expertise in the art of problem-solving. objects and structures by learning how to use microscopes! Make your own slides, and see the tiniest parts of the world around us! Rocket Science Week 5, July 12 - 16 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Wish you were a rocket scientist? Here is your chance! Using the engineering design process to test and modify rocket designs over the course of a week, our class will culiminate in a water bottle rocket launch on Friday.

28 Science Fiction Frenzy Unbelievable Ukraine Eggs Week 5, July 12 - 16 Week 3, June 21 - 25 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Learn the ancient art of making Ukraine Eggs! Take a seat in your time machine and pre- Using beeswax, candles and brilliantly-colored pare to travel into the world of science fiction dyes, create beautiful gifts and keepsakes. through classic movies that will serve as writ- Psyanky, as they are otherwise known as, are ing prompts to start your own script. Explore admired for their stunning colors, intricate de- other universes, defend the planet and, most signs and lasting beauty. of all, let your imagination, or the Force, guide you. What Moral Compass? Study Skills Week 5, July 12 - 16 Week 8, Aug. 2 - 6 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. In this course, we will explore many intrigu- This course will help you improve your academ- ing case studies pushing you to think through ic study skills to prepare for the coming year. “What should you do? Why?” We will learn a Using engaging materials and activities, you framework for ethical decision-making and will practice and improve note-taking skills, practice applying five approaches to your critical reading skills and discussion skills. We decision-making process: Utilitarian, Rights, will learn about findings from congitive science Justice/Fairness, Common Good and Virtue. research related to how individuals learn. You You will learn about some of the famous will enjoy a sense of satisfaction that comes people and their writings who founded these with improving your ability to create and approaches. We will explore the deeply mean- achieve smart goals. ingful and have fun with the absurd.

Sumobot Scrimmage Week 2, June 14 - 18 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Create your own robot to compete in a Su- mobot scrimmage! Robots will be created to perform specific tasks, such as pushing objects out of a Sumo ring. No programming experience necessary.

29 Grades 9 - 12

Most classes are offered on a half-day basis for one week, either 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., or 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Please check the course descrptions as a few classes follow a different schedule.

All classes will be held on the Wornall Campus unless noted in the description. A limited number of classes are available as online courses only.

Half-day fee: $190 Classes that follow a different schedule will have the course fee listed in the description.

ACT/SAT/PSAT Math Preparation Audition Lab Week 7, July 26 - 30 Math PREP A June 7 - 11, 12:30 - 3: 30 p.m., in person OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. July 26 - 30, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., online only This class is a great way to prepare yourself for coming auditions! With the help of a professional teaching artist, MATH PREP B you will choose audition monologues that match your age, June 28 - July 2, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., in person OR personality and individual audition needs. You will use this July 12 - 16, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., online only week to prepare a monologue, develop successful strategies for cold readings and learn how to create a profes- This class will teach you strategies and techniques necessary sional resume. The final class will include a special audi- for success on standardized mathematics exams such as the tion with Jeff Church, Coterie Theatre producing artistic ACT or SAT. You will become familiar with the different types director, or a member of the Coterie staff, for youth roles in of questions by taking timed tests and then analyzing the the coming Coterie season. questions for patterns and logical approaches. Necessary mathematics skills from Algebra and Geometry will be reviewed and emphasized. Session A and Session B are dis- tinct courses with different tests and materials. It is not neces- Back To School Chinese sary to take both session A and B, however, you will be much Week 8, Aug. 2 - 6 better prepared if you do. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy the summer time together enhancing our speak- ACT/SAT/PSAT Verbal Preparation ing, listening and reading skills in Chinese! Ms. Dai June 7 - 11, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., online only OR will prepare you for a new school year with a better July 26 - 30, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., in person foundation. Through conversations, presentations, games This course will help prepare students for the ACT/PSAT/SATs and competitions, we will review the phrase and sentance by stressing the nature of the writing topics and the structure of patterns you have learned. a suitable response. We will also review strategies for the other verbal sections of the tests, including critical reading and sentence completion. You will work on writing samples and have the opportunity to complete several sample tests so that by the end of the week, you will feel better prepared for taking a college entrance exam.

30 Comedy On Your Feet Introduction To Geometry Week 4, June 28 - July 2 2-week course, online only 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Weeks 2 - 3, June 14 - 25 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. This popular Coterie class steps up your comedy game as students explore the wide-open world of Fee: $380 improvisation. Students new to improv will learn If you have previously taken Algebra I and wish the framework needed for successful comedy, to preview some of the essential skills and topics and alumni will sharpen their comedic skills as necessary for success in Geometry, then this is the they learn about comedy, creating character, and class for you. Topics to be covered include: geometric dramatic action. This class offers an opportunity notation, parallel lines, congruent triangles, quadri- forconsideration in The Coterie’s Comedy Master laterals, similarity, right triangle trigonometry and Class. polygons.

Dare To Draw What Moral Compass? Week 2, June 14 -18 Week 6, July 19 - 23 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Improve your drawing skills in this one-week inten- In this course, we will explore many intriguing sive course, where you will explore the elements case studies pushing you to think through “What of art through observational drawing. You will should you do? Why?” We will learn a framework practice drawing with contour lines and value usfor ethical decision-making and practice applying ing pencil, charcoal, colored pencil and ink to cre- five approaches to your decision-making process: ate portraits, still life and landscape images. Utilitarian, Rights, Justice/Fairness, Common Good and Virtue. You will learn about some of the famous people and their writings who founded these approaches. We will explore the deeply meaningful Introduction To Algebra II and have fun with the absurd. 2-week class, online only Weeks 7 - 8, July 26 - Aug. 6 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $380 Unbelievable Ukraine Eggs Week 5, July 12 - 16 If you have previously taken Algebra I and wish to 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. review the essential skills and topics necessary Learn the ancient art of making Ukraine Eggs! Us- for success in Algebra II, then this class is for you. ing beeswax, candles and brilliantly-colored dyes, Topics to be covered include: operations with real create beautiful gifts and keepsakes. Psyanky, numbers, properties of real numbers, equations, as they are otherwise known as, are admired for problem-solving, polynomials, exponents, radicals, their stunning colors, intricate designs and lasting factoring, ratio and proportions, graphing, systems beauty. of equations, inequalities and quadratic function.

31 War Of The Worlds Writing The College Application Essay 2-week class Dates and Time: Weeks 5 - 6, July 12 - 23 Session 1: June 7 - 11, online only 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Session 2: June 21 - 25, online only Fee: $550 Session 3: July 12 - 16, in person Session 4: July 26 - 30, in person Based on the infamous radio drama of 1938 (you All sessions are scheduled 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. know, the one that caused panic because so many Fee: $280 people thought it was real), this is a modern take written to be performed live and filmed. Students at Gro- Don’t wait until late fall to write those essays most colleges ver’s Mill High must figure out what is happening and and many universities now require. Take this course and, how to survive when something crash lands in the foot- by the end of the session, have several drafts you can use ball stadium. Through a series of calls and live feeds, or slightly alter for the prompts colleges predictably assign the students find themselves in the middle of the big- each year (most notably found on the Common Applica- gest story in human history: an alien invasion! tion). We will use Harry Bauld’s On Writing The College Application Essay, and, more importantly, solid sample All students enrolled will have a speaking role—some drafts written by former students. Bring your laptop and be large and some small. Auditions will be held the first prepared to write and rework drafts every day. Craft these day and the casting will be determined then. pieces this summer and avoid first-semester anxiety as deadlines start to loom. War of the Worlds will be rehearsed in-person, however the show will be performed without a live audience. (Note: Students enrolling in this course will need to email The performance will be recorded and shared. the teacher two required pieces prior to class.)

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