Parish EPiscoP al school iNsiDE 76 NEW camPs for scholars, artists and GEt thE athletes most out of Your summEr! BE a sPort morE thaN 250 camPs by signing up for our sports & rec camps STAY sharP! more than 70 academic LEGO® EV3 BASICS offerings to & BEYOND keep your See page 30 mind moving parishepiscopal.org/summerextend • Parish Episcopal School 1 WELCOME summer is here! We are thrilled you have picked up our 2015 ParishEXTEND Summer Catalog. Inside you will find a wide array of fun, challenging and unique classes and camps that are sure to keep your child engaged all summer long. At Parish, we focus on creating a safe and welcoming environment where students can be themselves, explore their interests and experience summer fun. We’ve worked really hard to make sure there is something for everyone. The sports nut, the art ParishEXTEND Summer lover, the science enthusiast, the our PartNErshiPs linguist, the dancing queen, the combines summer fun with many thanks to the following college bound, and the summer the dynamic academic and partners who help make our student all have something for enrichment programming of them at ParishEXTEND. summer program the best! ParishEXTEND. Our unique l Apollo Tutors We’ve created our summer array of options will give your l Career Design Associates programming with your requests l High Tech Kids and schedules in mind. Here are child a summer they’ll always l It’s Rocket Science a few items to note about the remember. l Keyboard Kids summer at Parish: l Level Up Village l l Mind Lab Our program covers the entire summer from the day kids get out of l Mr. B Chess school until they return. l Nike® U.S. Sports Camps l We offer programming that runs from 7:30am to 6:00pm in order to l Osborne Illusion Systems encompass the entire work day. l Serrago, inc. l Our signature, truly All-Day themed camps are one of the best deals in l SPOTS Dallas at $250 per week. l Texas Family Theater l New flexible payment options are available. l X-Factor l l Young Presidents’ Organization Registration can be completed via our website, by mail, or take advantage of our “concierge service” and give us a call at 972.852.8752. Please l Zumba Kid make sure to check out the All About Summer section which will address most of your questions. Catalog Design Hulen Graphics & Design We look forward to a fantastic summer. See you then! Catalog Photography Wiley Williams Photography PATTY KNODEL 4101 SigmA ROAD, DAllAS, TX 75244 DIRectoR OF PARISHEXTEND 972.852.8752 • P ar i S h E P i S c opa l . or g [email protected] 2 Parish Episcopal School • parishepiscopal.org/summerextend WHAT’s iNsiDE ———––––––––————–––––––––––————————————— l ALL ABOUT SUMMER 4 ———––––––––————–––––––––––————————————— l PROGRAM OVERVIEW 6 ———––––––––————–––––––––––————————————— l LOWER SCHOOL 8 ———––––––––————–––––––––––————————————— l MIDDLE SCHOOL 24 ———––––––––————–––––––––––————————————— l UPPER SCHOOL 36 ———––––––––————–––––––––––————————————— l PARISH VIRTUAL 42 ———––––––––————–––––––––––————————————— l SPORTS & RECREATION 44 ———––––––––————–––––––––––————————————— l PROGRAM PLANNER 47 ———––––––––————–––––––––––————————————— l REGISTRATION FORMS 49 ———––––––––————–––––––––––————————————— l CROSSWORD PUZZLE 51 ———––––––––————–––––––––––————————————— parishepiscopal.org/summerextend • Parish Episcopal School 3 all aBout summEr answers to your questions Q: How do I register? and camps starting the following be toilet trained without assistance A: Registration includes the monday. if enrollment occurs after from an adult to attend camp. Thursday at noon, a $10 rush fee will Registration Form, the Parent Q: How do you handle refunds? Authorization Release and a $30 be charged for camps starting the following monday. registration fee. You can register either A: Requests must be emailed online or by mail. Q: How do I add or change to Nancy Powers at npowers@ l Online: parishepiscopal.org/ classes after I’ve registered? parishepiscopal.org two weeks prior to summerextend the camp start date in order to receive A: Additional courses may be a full refund minus a $50 processing l mail: Send completed forms added online with no registration fee fee. Requests received one week and payment to ParishEXTEND and changes made by emailing or before the start of camp will be 50% Summer 2015, 4101 Sigma Road, calling Nancy Powers at npowers@ refunded. Any requests received inside Dallas, Texas 75244. parishepiscopal.org or 972.852.8752. of one week, will not be issued a Camps and classes are limited in size Students are allowed one camp refund except in cases of emergency. and are available on a first come, first schedule change at no charge. A served basis. Scheduled payments $15 charge will be applied for each Q: Are there two Parish Episcopal must be fulfilled in order to retain your additional schedule change. School campuses? child’s place in any camp. Camps/ Q: A: Yes, there are two campus classes are subject to cancellation due What forms of payment locations. The majority of our summer to insufficient enrollment. insufficient do you accept? camps are located at the Midway enrollment will be determined no A: We accept cash, check and campus, but we do have offerings later than 5pm the Thursday prior debit/credit cards (master card, Visa, select weeks at both campuses. to the start of class. if a class or American Express, Discover). We now Please refer to your summer catalog camp is cancelled due to insufficient offer flexible payment options so your for campus locations. enrollment, you will be fully refunded. credit card can be stored and charged Please note: if you are depending as your camp approaches. l Midway Campus: 4101 Sigma upon the camp for childcare reasons, Road, Dallas, TX 75244 we will work with you to fulfill those Q: When registering for camps, l 14115 Hillcrest needs. call 972.852.8752 for what grade do I select? Hillcrest Campus: Road, Dallas, TX 75254 assistance. A: Grades listed indicate the grade the student will enter in the fall. Q: Where do I drop off Q: Is there a deadline? Primer students can select either and pick up? A: All online and hardcopy registrations Kindergarten or 1st grade classes. must be received by Thursday at noon Students must be at least three years A: Parents should drop off and pick in order to be processed for classes old by June 1, 2015. All children must up their children at designated pick-up 4 Parish Episcopal School • parishepiscopal.org/summerextend all aBout summEr areas as outlined by your confirmation this via our online form or paper form (3:30 - 6:00pm) camps that can be letter. confirmation letters will be sent located in our reception area. Lunch added to your child’s schedule. one week prior to the start of camp. request forms must be received prior Students will be escorted to the pick- to 9am on the first day of the camp for Q: Will outdoor sports camps up areas and will only be released to the week. continue when it rains? individuals showing a carpool pick up Please visit our website at A: Yes, all sports camps have tag in their front window or authorized parishepiscopal.org/summerextend contingency plans, and unless parents individuals. For the safety of your for specific menus and pricing. are contacted by email, camps will run children, we will verify individuals who as scheduled. do not show a carpool tag at pick up. children attending the All-day camp or Q: What should my child Q: Will classes be held on our Afternoon camp (3:30 - 6:00pm) bring each day? July 3, 2015? must be signed out each day at the A: Campers will have the opportunity A: Yes, we will have classes and reception desk by a parent or an to have a snack at 10am and 4pm camps on Friday, July 3, 2015. authorized adult. each day, please pack snacks Q: l Midway pick up: if desired. Snacks may also be How do you handle the health Back of campus by the gym purchased from the PAWS store. needs of the students? Prepaid accounts may be set up to l A: We have a nurse on staff during Hillcrest pick up: avoid sending cash with your child. We Spring Valley parking lot the summer. if your child has specific suggest that your child wear closed- health concerns, please contact Q: How does lunch work? toe shoes and dress in comfortable, ParishEXTEND administration at summer attire. PreK students should 972.852.8752 for further direction. A: A designated lunch time will be built have a change of clothing including into “all day” classes. For students underwear and a second pair of shoes Q: How do you handle discipline? going from a morning to an afternoon in their bag at all times. Instructors A: program, lunch will be taken from 12:00 will contact you if your camp requires ParishEXTEND reserves the right to to 12:30pm. Food will be available for special attire at any point during the request the withdrawal of any student purchase or students may bring their summer. whose conduct is unsatisfactory or lunch. lunches will not be refrigerated. who fails to conform to the rules and lunch is fully supervised by counselors Q: Do you offer extended care? regulations. No refund will be made to any student who withdraws or is and instructors. A: Yes, we offer an All-Day camp dismissed from the summer session Should you want to purchase lunch for that runs from 7:30am to 6:00pm after the program has begun. your student, you will need to indicate in addition to offering morning (7:30 - 9:00am) and afternoon Q: Does my child have to be a Parish Episcopal student to attend your summer camps and classes? A: ParishEXTEND welcomes students from any school, race, color, and national or ethnic origin.