Summer 2020 Programs Registration information can be found at www.rtmsd.org High School Enrichment Camps Elementary Academic Remediation Courses & Variety Club Programs July 6 – July 31 Session I July 6 - July 17 Math & English Week 1 July 6 - July 10 Session II July 20 - July 31 Week 2 July 13 - July 17 Science & Social Studies Summer Theater Week 3 July 20 - July 24 July 6-July 31 High School Courses for Original Credit Week 4 July 27 - July 31 July 13th-July 30th CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE… SUMMER WON’T STOP US! Our summer program is designed to enrich the learning of our students, even when school is not in session. The mission of the Rose Tree Media School District’s Summer Programs is to provide opportunities for continued academic and social growth. Through fun learning experiences delivered by a dedicated, certified teaching staff, the students will discover their talents, foster a love of learning, gain academic confidence, and create new friendships. Our camps require no prior experience…. just interest and willingness to learn something new! The Rose Tree Media School District Summer P r o g r a m o f f e r s s t u d e n t s e n g a g i n g a n d stimulating experiences that are geared toward fostering and promoting life-long learning. Students are empowered to use their creativity in a fun and safe environment. Our programs are unique and include grade-specific activities targeting desired physical and academic skills, as well as promote higher order thinking. The enthusiastic instructors of our programs are members of the Rose Tree Media School District family and are eager to share their knowledge and passion. During each session, students are encouraged to strive for excellence while developing new friendships in a collaborative setting. Whether you are looking to try a new activity, continue your academic growth, or earn credits for a high school course, our summer program has something for you! For additional questions and information, contact: Dr. Tiffany Orrin, Director Mrs. Christa Consadene, Assistant Director [email protected] 610-627-6024 ENRICHMENT CAMPS Enrichment Camps are created by teachers based on student interest and reflect survey feedback from the Rose Tree Media School District community. There is a minimum number of participants required to run each camp. Week of July 6-July 10 Animation I K-3 Artists in the Making K-2 Beginning Baking 4-6 Sports & Group Games: 2-4 Elementary Fitness, Sports, & Group 5-8 Games: Intermediate Ta Da Summer 6 Reading Camp Grade 6 STEM Camp 3-6 Week 1 Golf Techniques & 4-8 Tournament Sports Extravaganza 4-8 PM Session ENRICHMENT CAMPS Enrichment Camps are created by teachers based on student interest and reflect survey feedback from the Rose Tree Media School District community. There is a minimum number of participants required to run each camp. Week of July 13-July 17 Advanced Baking 7-8 Animation II 4-6 Drawing & Painting I 3-5 Study Smarts: 5-8 Middle School STEM Camp 3-6 Week 2 Fitness Fanatics 4-8 Tennis: 4-8 Techniques & Tournament Week 1 Color Wars 2-6 ENRICHMENT CAMPS Enrichment Camps are created by teachers based on student interest and reflect survey feedback from the Rose Tree Media School District community. There is a minimum number of participants required to run each camp. Week of July 20-July 24 Ceramics 6-12 Ta Da Summer Reading 7-8 Camp Grades 7-8 Fitness Fanatics 4-8 Fitness, Sports, & Group 2-5 Games: Elementary Tennis: 4-8 Techniques & Tournament Week 2 Week of July 27-July 31 Baseball & Softball: 4-8 Techniques and Tournament Drawing & Painting II 6-8 Summer Strings 6-12 Writer’s Workshop: 6-12 Creative Writing Seminar Best of 2-4 Elementary Intramurals Best of Intermediate 5-8 Intramurals Four Week Camp Offerings July 6-July 31 Jump Start to K Kindergarten Summer Numbers 1-5 Reading Rockets 1-5 Variety Club Extend the fun! Variety Club provides an opportunity for a full day experience. Students can attend one week, multiple weeks or all four weeks. July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31 SUMMER THEATER July 6th-July 31st Registration is now open Show to be announced Mid-March…Don’t worry…it will be a BIG hit! Enrichment Camps Animation I & II Week K - 3 In iPad Animation, your child will have the opportunity to learn a 1: variety of types of animation using the iPad. In addition to mastering July the fundamentals of iPad use, students will receive instruction and 6-10 create digital projects using Stop-motion, Time-lapse, Claymation and Lego-motion animation formats. Come join the fun and find out Week 2: 4 - 6 what happens when your student’s creativity meets Apple July technology. 13-17 TIME: 8:30-11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Springton Lake Middle School COST: $160/week Artists in the Making Week K - 2 This camp emphasizes fun exploration of various media in the world 1: of art. Students can expect to experience a combination of drawing, July painting, using papier-mâché, tie-dying, printing, stenciling, sewing, 6-10 clay work, and much more! No prior experience is necessary. Taught by one of our own RTM art instructors! TIME: 8:30-11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Springton Lake Middle School COST: $160/week Baking: Beginning and Advanced Week 1 4-6 Students will learn basic baking terms, measuring techniques, and (B) proper use of the oven. Recipes in the Beginner class (grades 4-6) July will include items such pumpkin bread in a jar, ice cream cone 6-10 cupcakes, granola, and more. Recipes in the Advanced class 7-8 (grades 7- 8) will include pies, angel food cake, cream puffs, basic Week 2 cake decorating, and more. Taught by one of our own RTM (A) Consumer Science teachers! Space is limited. Recipes may be July altered at teacher discretion. 13-17 TIME: 8:30-11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Springton Lake Middle School COST: $160/week Baseball & Softball: Techniques & Tournament Week 4 4-8 July Learn to hit, catch, and throw with the best of them! A certified 27-31 physical education teacher will teach campers the basics of baseball & softball. The week will culminate in a tournament to allow campers to demonstrate their newly learned skills! TIME: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Springton Lake Middle School COST: $160/week Week 4 E Best of Intermurals (Elementary & Intermediate) July 2-4 Join your friends, or make new friends while playing crowd favorites 27-31 such as kickball, basketball, floor hockey, soccer, and other exciting I team games. Campers will learn sportsmanship, following rules, and 5-8 basic fitness in a fun atmosphere. **To ensure fun & safety for all, please be sure to register for the correct age group** TIME: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Springton Lake Middle School COST: $160/week Ceramics Week 3 6-12 Spend a week creating with clay! Students do not need any July 20-24 prior experience. We will start with the basics of hand building, followed by the types of surface decoration, and finishing with traditional and innovative glazing. Come create a one of a kind items!. Taught by Springton’s own Ceramics instructor! Space is limited. *It may be necessary for the student or parent to return the following week to pick up items that need to finish processing. TIME: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Springton Lake Middle School COST: $160/week Color Wars Week 2 2-6 Students will have the opportunity to participate in a camp July 13-17 favorite including opportunities to work in a team, complete a volunteer project, tie-dye shirts, and compete in group games. TIME: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Springton Lake Middle School COST: $160/week Drawing & Painting I & II Week 2: 3-5 Does your child love to draw or paint? In this camp, your child July 13-17 will learn the basics of drawing and painting by focusing on lines, texture, shading and color choice to create still life drawings, Week 4: 6-8 perspective drawing, and more. Taught by one of our own RTM July 27-31 art instructors! TIME: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Springton Lake Middle School COST: $160/week Fitness Fanatics Week 2 4-8 Students will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge to July 13-17 assist them in living a healthy life style. Students will learn about nutrition, stretching, running, weightlifting, and time management Week 3 4-8 to life a balanced life. This camp is taught by a certified PE July 20-24 teacher! Students may TIME: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. attend one or LOCATION: Springton Lake Middle School both weeks COST: $160/week Fitness, Sports, & Group Games Week 1 5-8 July. 6-July 10 Wouldn't it be great if kids could learn the value of exercise and living a healthy lifestyle while they're still young? Participants will Week 3 learn stretching, running, body-weight exercises, and other July 20-24 2-5 exercise techniques, with the primary goal of teaching young athletes how to properly exercise and develop their speed, strength, flexibility, and quickness. Students will have the opportunity to apply learned skills during group game opportunities such as kickball, ultimate frisbee, and other fan favorites. TIME: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Springton Lake Middle School COST: $160/week Golf: Techniques & Tournament: Week 1 4-8 Learn to swing like a pro! Certified physical education teacher will teach campers the basics of golf including stances, swings, & July 6-10 scoring.