2014 Summer Camps - Stuart Country Day School

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June 9–August 29 www.stuartschool.org/summer

2 Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart • 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton • 609.921.2330 x275

All Summer Camps are co-ed, for both boys and girls, unless otherwise noted.

REGISTRATIONRegister for all summer camps except Curious Jane and SIG online at

www.stuartschool.org/summer

Register for Curious Jane Camps at www.curiousjanecamp.com

Register for SIG at Stuart at www.giftedstudy.org/day/stuart

CAMP HOURSPlease see the Summer Camp descriptions as camp times vary.

Extended CareBefore and after camp care is available and should be selected during camp registration.

LUNCHCampers may bring their own lunch or purchase the weekly lunch option available at Stuart. The cost of lunch is $36 per student per week.

We will make every effort to accommodate special dietary requests. Please contact Stuart’s Chef Manager Brian Sclafane at [email protected] or 609.921.2330 x227 with questions.

Stuart is not a nut-free school.

CONTACTAnne Pierpont Director of Auxiliary Programs [email protected] 609.921.2330 x275

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

Popular in PA, and now at Stuart, Lavner Camps offers some of the most exciting and “cutting edge” enrichment camps available—While camps are tons of fun, the curriculum is structured so that each camper is challenged and skill sets are improved.

Register online: www.stuartschool.org/summer

3Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart • 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton • 609.921.2330 x275

CONTENTSDay Camps

Vacation Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Camp Stuart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) CampsCurious Jane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Robotics & Technology Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Video Game Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Imagine, Investigate, Invent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Graphic Design Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Minecraft Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Middle School Video Game Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Digital Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Arts CampsMiddle School Performing Arts Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Lower School Piano & Vocal Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Middle School Music & Vocal Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Filmmaking Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Culinary Arts Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

StuArts Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Middle & Upper School Audition Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Sports CampsTennis Camp, Co-ed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Sports Camps for Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Soccer Camp, Co-ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Academic EnrichmentThe Upper School Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

The Middle School Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Are You Ready for Algebra? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Algebra in Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Middle School “Get Organized” Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Summer Institute for the Gifted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15




DAY CAMPS

VACATION CAMP Preschool–Grade 5

Vacation Camp is a great way for boys and girls to start off the summer! Children will enjoy arts, crafts, drama and more during both indoor and outdoor activities. Coordinated and led by Stuart’s experienced and creative After School Program staff, our flexible camp schedule allows parents to select from 4-hour, 6-hour or all-day programs. Campers should bring a bagged lunch. Healthy snacks are provided. Pre-registration is required.

June 9–13 Full Day 8 AM–5 PM

$110/day

6 Hours

$75/day

4 Hours

$55/day

CAMP STUARTNow offered for 8 weeks!

Preschool*–Kindergarten

Led by Stuart’s wonderful Early Childhood faculty, Camp Stuart is a fun and exciting summer camp for our youngest boys and girls. Children will be engaged in a variety of special Stuart activities including: arts and crafts, nature trail hikes, music, reading stories, water fun, little engineers, drama, and, of course, a lot of play time. Reading and rest time are part of the day and campers will be cool and comfortable in our newly air-conditioned classrooms. This 8-week camp is designed to be fun for children and flexible for parents. Select one week, all 8 weeks, or any number in between. Full-day and half-day options are available. The faculty to child ratio is 7 to 1. Camp Stuart coordinator: Eileen Scheurman.

June 16–27

July 7–August 15

Full Day 9 AM–3 PM

$460 for one week $400/week for

multiple

Half Day 9 AM–1 PM

$370 for one week $325/week for

multiple

Children who are 2 on October 1 may enroll in the AM program on a daily basis.

To register, please contact Anne Pierpont

Two Mornings per Week

9 AM–1 PM

$140/week

Three Mornings per Week: 9 AM–1 PM

$210/week

Extended Day Before Camp 8–9 AM, $50/week After Camp 3–5 PM, $100/week

Camp Stuart Session Themes

Session I: Our Big Blue Ball

June 16–20 Splish, Splash

June 23–27 Water, Water Everywhere

Session II: All Around the Town

July 7–11 Our Community

July 14–18 Transportation

July 21–25 Our State of New Jersey

Session III: Let’s take a “Trip”

July 28–August 1 To the Beach

August 4–8 The Circus is Coming to Town

August 11–15 Welcome to Stuart



STEM CAMPS

CURIOUS JANE FOR GIRLS Girls Grades 1–5

Curious Jane camps are hands-on, project-based classes that give girls the opportunity to explore design, building and science in a creative, girls-only environment. Our goal is to empower girls to be active in learning and problem-solving, look at things in new ways and above all–experiment and have fun! Curious Jane is offered for 4 weeks this year and a discount is offered when you register for multiple weeks.

To register for Curious Jane Camps at Stuart please visit: www.curiousjanecamp.com

June 10–13 (4 days) DIY Your Room & Graphic Novel

9 AM–3:30 PM

$465/week

June 16–20 Digi-Fun & Toy Design

June 23–27 Wired 101, Spy Science

August 18–22 Gears and Gadgets, DIY Pets

Extended Day Before Camp 8–9 AM, $20/week After Camp 3:30–5:30 PM, $65/week

ROBOTICS & TECHNOLOGY CAMP Grades 1–5 and Grades 1–8

At Robotics & Technology Camp run by Lavner Camps, boys and girls will use LEGO® Mindstorms® NXT 2.0 and Lego® Mindstorms® EV3 to learn the fundamentals of building a wide variety of robots. By learning important principles, campers will acquire the ability to create robots from their imagination, in addition to following instructions for specific robots provided by LEGO® and independent websites. The LEGO® Mindstorms® NXT 2.0 and EV3 product lines allow for hundreds of possibilities of robots, and each week at camp new ideas and projects are presented. In addition to building, campers will learn how to program robots using a computer, working in teams every step of the way. Every camper participates in ROBOWARS on Friday!

July 14–18 Grades 1–8

Full Day

9 AM–3:30 PM

$455/week $94/day

Half Day

9–11:30 AM or 1:00–3:30 PM

$300/week $60/day


July 28–August 1 Grades 1–8

August 18–22 Grades 1–5

Extended Day Before Camp 8:15–9 AM, $10/day After Camp 3:30–5:45 PM, $18/day



STEM CAMPS

VIDEO GAME DESIGN Grades 1–5 and Grades 1–8

During Video Game Design run by Lavner Camps, using the powerful program Multimedia Fusion 2, campers learn how to create their own video games for use on computers, and create Apps compatible with iOS® devices (the Ipad® and iPhone®) and the Android™.

No previous experience is necessary, however more complicated projects are offered to campers based upon their age and ability. Starting with a blank screen, campers begin with a single frame where they place objects, scenery, a scoreboard, and number of lives. They then use the events editor to program how objects behave in this environment. The games and Apps are then expanded to multiple frames and levels, resulting in a complete multi-level arcade and/or platform game/App. Campers are grouped according to three levels based on experience.

July 14–18 Grades 1–8 Full Day

9 AM–3:30 PM

$455/week $94/day

Half Day

9–11:30 AM or 1:00–3:30 PM

$300/week $60/day


July 28–August 1 Grades 1–8


IMAGINE, INVESTIGATE, INVENT: An interactive STEM Workshop for Girls

Girls Grades 5–8

Join us as we explore the fascinating opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and learn how to design a bridge for crossing a crevasse on Mt. Everest, build a survival shelter on a remote Pacific Island, and learn how to deal with a disease outbreak in the Amazon. During this workshop girls will use their creativity and innovative techniques to complete design projects involving hands-on investigations and data collection. We will explore the areas of computer science, manufacturing, robotics, materials science, finance, biology, chemistry, physics, math, and engineering. By applying their knowledge across many STEM disciplines and concepts, girls will hone their analytical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration skills to solve real-world problems. Girls will get to meet with Stuart alumnae and other women in cutting-edge STEM fields via in-person and Skype visits. Instructor: Dr. Michael Schwartz, Director of STEM Programs at Stuart.

July 21–25 9 AM–3 PM $465




STEM CAMPS

GRAPHIC DESIGN CAMP Grades 5–8

Beginners and Intermediates will design and create a brand for a business! Campers express their creativity and learn practical and technical computer skills for this growing and evolving industry. Join us for a fun, creative, and educational experience! Graphic designers are visual storytellers whose ultimate goal is to sell a product or an idea through effective visual communication. Using Adobe® Photoshop®, Illustrator®, and InDesign®, campers learn to complement their creativity with the proper technical skills to produce designs that communicate messages and leave lasting visual impressions. Groups present their final projects on Friday afternoon to the entire camp. Campers take home a CD as a portfolio of their design work and hard copies of their business cards.

July 28–August 1 Full Day

9 AM–3:30 PM

$455/week $94/day

Half Day

9–11:30 AM or 1:00–3:30 PM

$300/week $60/day


MINECRAFT CAMP Grades 1–5

Come experience the exciting and educational world of Minecraft®! Stretch your imagination and creativity, learn and improve your skills, and work individually or collaboratively (on our own private server) in the same world! Using Minecraft as a learning tool, campers participate in one of the world’s most popular gaming platforms to create their own world. By using blocks and various resources, campers will literally “mine” and “craft” their own creations, with some project options including: dream homes, towers, bridges, castles, caves, roller coasters and entire amusement parks. Campers may also construct famous buildings and structures like the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Golden Gate Bridge, Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Egyptian Pyramids, and/or structures of their own choosing.

Campers are required to arrive with their own Minecraft® account, which can be purchased at Minecraft.net. Once this account is purchased, campers will have access to their account for use throughout the year.

August 18–22 Full Day

9 AM–3:30 PM

$455/week $94/day

Half Day

9–11:30 AM or 1:00–3:30 PM

$300/week $60/day




STEM CAMPS

MIDDLE SCHOOL VIDEO GAME DESIGN Grades 5–8

Come explore what makes a good video game and how a video game gets created! During this hands-on camp you’ll develop the skills and learn about the programming concepts needed to create the game. Topics will include basic game/simulation design, programming and development, as well as the role of the game/simulation designer, programmer and developer. Students will be introduced to programming using open software and create an introductory game using either provided assets or assets they create on their own. This is a basic course for middle school students interested in designing, programming and developing computer games and simulations. Instructor: Alicia Testa, Upper School Computer Science and Mathematics Teacher at Stuart.

August 18–22 9 AM–12 Noon $265


DIGITAL DESIGN Grades 5–8

In this innovative class, students will learn about the engineering design process through a series of hands-on projects. They will take advantage of Stuart’s state-of-the-art technology resources like 2-D and 3-D CAD (computer aided design) software and digital fabrication tools including Stuart’s 3-D printer. Students will learn to use Adobe Illustrator (and other drawing software) to design 2-D objects and 3-D drawing programs as they design objects to be created with the 3-D printer. With an emphasis on the iterative engineering design process, students will design and fabricate prototypes of both art objects and practical objects that solve everyday problems. Instructor: Alicia Testa, Upper School Computer Science and Mathematics Teacher at Stuart.

August 18–22 12:30–3:30 PM $265





ARTS CAMPS

MIDDLE SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CAMP Grades 5–9

Middle School Performing Arts Camp is an intensive two-week program that combines tons of fun with a challenging theatrical-arts experience. In just two weeks, this camp will produce a fully-staged musical, complete with costumes, sets and a small pit band. Campers will perform in one of Stuart’s state-of-the-art theater facilities with performances scheduled for 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM on June 27, 2014. Camp coordinator: Janice Baldwin, Chair of Fine Arts at Stuart.

June 16–27 9 AM–3 PM $850 (two weeks)


LOWER SCHOOL PIANO AND VOCAL CAMP Grades 1–4

Campers will spend a week preparing to perform a specially selected program. Recital and reception will be held on July 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM. This camp is for beginners who wish to learn basic piano skills, as well as advanced students who take lessons with a teacher and would like to work on their assigned pieces. During Vocal Camp students will learn proper vocal technique and gain exposure to a new vocal repertoire. Instructor: Dominique Di Meglio, Lower School Music Teacher at Stuart.

July 7–11 9 AM–12 Noon $240


MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC AND VOCAL CAMP Grades 5–8

Campers will spend the week preparing a specially selected program. Students may elect to sing or play an instrument that they provide, and will be coached by an industry professional. Recital and reception will be held on July 11 at 3:00 PM. Instructor: Andrew Macirowski, Music Teacher at Stuart.

July 7–11 Full Day 9 AM–3 PM

$460

Half Day 9 AM–12 PM

or 12 PM–3 PM

$240




ARTS CAMPS

FILMMAKING CAMP Grades 1–5

So you want to be in film? This is the camp for you! Run by Lavner Camps, the ultimate goal of camp is to teach campers how to start and complete a film project from scratch. Campers script a short film, develop characters, film, edit, and produce a final copy. The final product can be used as a reel for aspiring actors/directors, and all of the skills learned at camp help campers understand many aspects of working in film. This camp is a combination of scripting, acting, directing, and editing. Campers are grouped by age and ability level. Join us for a totally unique and fun summer experience where campers are super-creative, challenged, and produce a final product they can be proud of, take home on a CD, and watch for years to come.

July 21–25 Full Day

9 AM–3:30 PM

$455/week $94/day

Half Day

9–11:30 AM or 1:00–3:30 PM

$300/week $60/day


CULINARY ARTS CAMP Grades 1–6

At Culinary Camp by Lavner Camps, boys and girls will have a blast learning how to cook (morning session) and bake (afternoon session). Our mission is to provide a completely hands-on learning experience in a safe and child-friendly environment. Lavner culinary instructors are excellent cooks and bakers, and have experience with a diverse background of culinary dishes. Campers work with homemade recipes and fresh ingredients. They also learn a lot about healthy eating, kitchen and food safety, and how to work well with others!


9 AM–3:30 PM

$455/week $94/day

Half Day

9–11:30 AM or 1:00–3:30 PM

$300/week $60/day




ARTS CAMPS

StuArts CAMP Grades 1–4

Each week of StuArts will include arts and crafts as well as music and dance around a special theme, with a performance on Friday afternoon. During the first week children will be transported to Fairyland where they will explore fairy tales, music and dance, build fairy houses and host a fairy tea in the hope that our fairy friends will visit. During week two they will explore music, dance and stories from the Caribbean. Children will make textiles and jewelry from the many colorful islands, with a picnic in addition to the performance on Friday afternoon. Instructor: Dominique Di Meglio, Stuart Music Teacher.

August 4–8 Fairyland 9 AM–3 PM $460/week

August 11–15 Caribbean Fun


MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL AUDITION CAMP Grades 5–12

A team of professionals—an actor, a musician and a choreographer—will help guide you through the process of selecting the just right material for your next leading role audition. This triple-threat camp is designed specifically to help you hone your audition skills while working on monologues, dance and both musical ballads and up-tempo pieces. The goal of this camp is to help you master the complete set of monologue, song and dance routines. Instructor: Janice Baldwin, Fine Arts Department Chair at Stuart.

August 11–15 9 AM–3 PM $465




SPORTS CAMPS

TENNIS CAMP, CO-ED Kindergarten–Grade 4 or 5

Run by the world-class Lavner Tennis Academy, well known in the Pennsylvania area, our Tennis Camp will provide instruction for all skill levels. Boys and girls will learn proper swing fundamentals, footwork and stances for each shot, in addition to constructing point play with strategy and tailoring it to specific opponents. Tennis campers will work and play hard, make new friends and, most importantly, have fun. Please bring your own racquet. We’ll provide the tennis balls and a great t-shirt. Come for a full day or select morning or afternoon sessions.

June 9–13 (K-5) Full Day

9 AM–3:30 PM

$455/week $94/day

Half Day

9–11:30 AM or 1:00–3:30 PM

$300/week $60/day

August 4–8 (K-4)

August 11–15 (K-4)


SOCCER CAMP, CO-ED Kindergarten–Grade 4

Gordon Reid, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, joins Lavner Camps at Stuart as soccer director, and together with with highly skilled soccer coaches, will teach campers the proper fundamentals and techniques of the sport. A variety of drills will be used to teach campers the basics of dribbling, shooting, and passing, and challenge them to use both the dominant and non-dominant foot. Coaches will emphasize proper footwork and ball control, adequate spacing among players, and field awareness. Every camper, regardless of position, will participate in both offensive and defensive drills that are designed to work on and develop different aspects of each camper’s game. On Fridays, campers will play in a “World Cup” tournament and represent a country of their choice. Campers should bring their own cleats and shin guards to camp each day. Breaks are taken for snacks, water, shade, relay races, and water ice!


9 AM–3:30 PM

$425/week $90/day

Half Day

9–11:30 AM or 1:00–3:30 PM

$250/week $50/day

August 11–15




SPORTS CAMPS

SPORTS CAMPS FOR GIRLSField Hockey, Tennis, Golf, Lacrosse, and Basketball

Girls Grades 3–9

Join Stuart’s experienced and outstanding coaching staff for a fun-filled week (or two) of learning new skills, and practicing team play and individual drills. New and experienced players will be grouped by skill level. Girls of all levels are encouraged and welcome to attend. Everyone will have a great time preparing for the season … and a lifetime of sports.

July 21–25

Field Hockey 9 AM–12 Noon

$240/campTennis 9 AM–12 Noon

Golf 1–4 PM

July 28–August 1

Lacrosse 9 AM–12 Noon$240/camp

Basketball 1–4 PM




ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

THE UPPER SCHOOL WRITER Grades 9–12

This class is for the student who is ready to develop both skill and style as a writer. Students will read and write in several genres including short story, poetry and non-fiction memoir, using readings as models for their own work. In their writing, students will be expected to develop their sense of fundamental techniques of good writing, from basic grammar and usage to figurative language and plot structure. Required to write daily, revise and produce polished final drafts, students will begin to develop a sense of their strengths as writers. Instructor: Sheila Schnell, former Stuart faculty. Class is limited to 12 students.

July 14–18 9 AM–12 Noon $265


MIDDLE SCHOOL WRITER Grades 5–8

This course is for the student who is ready to develop both skill and style as a writer. Students will read and write in several genres including short story, poetry and non-fiction memoir, using readings as models for their own work. In their writing, students will be expected to develop their sense of fundamental techniques of good writing, from basic grammar and usage to figurative language and plot structure. Required to write daily, revise and produce polished final drafts, students will begin to develop a sense of their strengths as writers. Instructor: Carolyn Yoder ’71, author and senior editor of Caulkin Creek Books.

Class is limited to 12 students.

July 14–18 9 AM–12 Noon $265


ARE YOU READY FOR ALGEBRA? Open to students preparing for Algebra 1

This course will prepare students to take Algebra 1. We will work on topics including: variables, percentages, rates, proportions, ratios, and more. Hands-on activities and solid practice will have participants ready for success in Algebra I. Instructor: Tao Zhu, Upper School Mathematics Teacher at Stuart. Class limited to 14 students.

August 18–22 9 AM–12 Noon $265




ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

ALGEBRA IN REVIEW Open to students who have already taken Algebra

Students enrolling in the course will re-familiarize themselves with the major units of algebra: writing and solving linear equations; inequalities; quadratic functions; graphing linear functions; square and cube roots; and simplifying rational expressions. Real world applications will be presented to help master the concepts. Students will need a graphing calculator. Tao Zhu, Upper School Mathematics Teacher at Stuart. Class limited to 14 students.

August 18–22 12:30–3:30 PM $265


Middle School

“GET ORGANIZED” WORKSHOPGrades 5–8

Do you want to get organized for the beginning of the year? During this workshop, Middle School students will learn to work with their own unique style of learning to layout homework strategies, decide when it’s best to study and the best place to get work done. They’ll get a jump on the school year by developing a homework plan for the year ahead. Students “get organized” and will be well prepared to start the new academic school year! Instructor: Sheila Schnell, former Stuart faculty.

Includes materials from “Brain Camp”

August 25–29 12:30–3:30 PM $265


SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR THE GIFTEDat Stuart

Age 4–Grade 8

The Summer Institute for the Gifted Day Program at Stuart provides instruction in over 30 courses during its regular academic schedule and engages students in recreational activities every day. Courses are taught at levels appropriate for academically gifted students, covering humanities, mathematics and sciences, and multi-disciplinary courses.

July 14–August 1

For details and to register, visit www.giftedstudy.org/day/stuart



Preschool (Age 2)– Entering Kindergarten

June 9–13

June 16–20

June 23–27

June 30 –Jul 4

July 7–11

July 14–18

July 21–25

July 28 –Aug 1

Aug 4–8

Aug 11–15

Aug 18–22

Aug 25–29

Vacation Camp •Co-ed Tennis Camp (Kindergarten) • • •Camp Stuart • • • • • • • •Co-ed Soccer Camp (Kindergarten) • •SIG at Stuart (Ages 4+) • • •

Entering

Grades 1–4June 9–13

June 16–20

June 23–27

June 30 –Jul 4

July 7–11

July 14–18

July 21–25

July 28 –Aug 1

Aug 4–8

Aug 11–15

Aug 18–22

Aug 25–29

Vacation Camp •Curious Jane for Girls • • • •Co-ed Tennis Camp • • •Piano & Vocal Camp •Robotics & Technology • • • •Video Game Design • • •Minecraft Camp •Filmmaking •Sports Camps for Girls (Grades 3-4)

Field Hockey •Tennis •Golf •Lacrosse •Basketball •

Culinary Arts •StuArts • •Co-ed Soccer Camp • •SIG at Stuart • • •


STUART SUMMER CAMPS at a glance


Entering


June 16–20

June 23–27

June 30 –Jul 4

July 7–11

July 14–18

July 21–25

July 28 –Aug 1

Aug 4–8

Aug 11–15

Aug 18–22

Aug 25–29

Vacation Camp (Grade 5) •Co-ed Tennis Camp (Grade 5) •Curious Jane for Girls (Grade 5) • • • •Filmmaking (Grade 5) •Video Game Design (Grade 5) •Robotics & Technology (Grade 5) • •Minecraft Camp (Grade 5) •Culinary Arts (Grades 5-6) •Middle School Performing Arts • •Music and Vocal Camp •The Middle School Writer •Robotics & Technology • •Video Game Design • •Imagine, Investigate, Invent •Sports Camps for Girls

Field Hockey •Tennis •Golf •Lacrosse •Basketball •

Graphic Design Camp •Middle & Upper School Audition Camp •Digital Design •Middle School Video Game Design •Are you ready for Algebra? •Algebra in Review •Get Organized Workshop •SIG at Stuart • • •

Entering


June 16–20

June 23–27

June 30 –Jul 4

July 7–11

July 14–18

July 21–25

July 28 –Aug 1

Aug 4–8

Aug 11–15

Aug 18–22

Aug 25–29

Middle School Performing Arts (Grade 9)

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Sports Camps for Girls (Grade 9)

Field Hockey • Tennis • Golf • Lacrosse • Basketball •The Upper School Writer •Middle & Upper School Audition Camp •Algebra in Review •

STUART SUMMER CAMPS at a glance


SUMMER STARSOpen to talented and resourceful students entering Grades 2 through 6, Stuart’s Summer Stars program offers students an atmosphere of fun while supplementing their academic and cultural school programs. Summer Stars participants will be inspired, stimulated and motivated in areas such as humanities, science and mathematics during the four-week session.

With a goal to teach the Stars that learning is an enjoyable and life-long endeavor, Summer Stars participants have a fun-filled classroom learning experience supplemented with field trips, guest performers and more.

The 2014 program runs weekdays from 9 AM–2 PM.

Summer Stars is an academic enrichment program designed to strengthen Stuart’s ties with the community through service to children. The program is only open to residents of Trenton, N.J.

For more information, or to learn how you can support Stuart’s Summer Stars program, please contact Program Director Jennifer Burk at [email protected] or 609.921.2330 x363 or visit:

www.stuartschool.org/summerstars

Anne Pierpont Director of Auxiliary Programs [email protected] 609.921.2330 x275

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart 1200 Stuart Road,Princeton, NJ 08540 www.stuartschool.org/summer

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2014 Summer Camps - Stuart Country Day School