Summer 2016 OfferingsTMI — The Episcopal School of Texas

20955 West Tejas TrailSan Antonio, TX 78257

For further questions regarding summer, please contact:

Sarah Marks, Summer Program Coordinators.marks@tmi-sa.org

210.564.6188

Geometry (for credit)Week Day: Monday – FridayDate: June 6 - July 15Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Price: $650 (includes supply fee)Ages: Enrollment is open to all rising 9th and 10th graders only.Supplies: Included in the class is a license for the website we use. The book and homework are contained in that website. Notebook, pens and pencils are needed.

New Testament (for credit) Week Day: Monday – FridayDate: June 6 - July 1Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Price: $525Ages: Enrollment is open to all 9th through 12th grade students. Supplies: A three-ring binder, pens, pencils, and a Bible (ESV or NRSV Bible or New Testament).

Middle School Study Skills (non-credit)Week Day: Monday – FridayDates: August 1 - August 5 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Price: $300 (price includes supplies)Ages: Enrollment is available to TMI students entering 6th through 8th grades.Supplies: All materials will be provided including pens, pencil, highlighters and a notebook with resources.Description: TMI is offering a one-week study skills workshop to help your student succeed at TMI and in all their future academic endeavors. The workshop will teach students: successful note-taking strategies, how to be organized, powerful study strategies, time-management methods, how to identify what type of learner they are and what techniques to use for their learning style, and how to study and read effectively. Students at all levels can learn how to sharpen their study skills, establish good work habits and maximize their educational experience.

Upper School Study Skills (non-credit)Week Day: Monday – FridayDates: August 1 - August 5 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Price: $300 (price includes supplies)Ages: Enrollment is available to TMI students entering 9th through 12th grades.Supplies: All materials will be provided including pens, pencil, highlighters and a notebook with resources.Description: TMI is offering a one-week study skills workshop to help your student succeed at TMI and in all their future academic endeavors. The workshop will teach students: successful note-taking strategies, how to be organized, powerful study strategies, time-management methods, how to identify what type of learner they are and what techniques to use for their learning style, and how to study and read effectively. Students at all levels can learn how to sharpen their study skills, establish good work habits and maximize their educational experience.

7th/8th Grade English and Math Enrichment (non-credit)Week Day: Monday – FridayDate: June 6 - June 24Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Price: $400Ages: Enrollment is open to rising 7th and 8th graders only.Description: Students who will be entering the 7th and 8th grades during the 2016-2017 school year will have an opportunity to build upon their prior knowledge in both English and Math. This course will prepare them for the next academic year and give them a stronger foundation from which to start the school year. This course is open to both TMI students and non-TMI students.

Academic Classes and Enrichment6th Grade English and Math Quick Start (non-credit)Week Day: Monday – FridayDate: June 6 - June 24Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Price: $400Ages: Enrollment is open to rising 6th graders only.Description: Students entering 6th grade during the 2016-2017 school year will have an opportunity to improve their English and Math skills in order to get a “quick start” academically and socially for their sixth grade year. TMI students will also have a chance to meet their soon-to-be new classmates. This course is open to both incoming TMI students and non-TMI students entering middle school.

Algebra I Review (non-credit) Week Day: Monday – FridayDate: June 6 - June 24Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Price: $400Ages: Open to rising 9th, 10th, and 11th graders that have already had Algebra I and need additional instruction to prepare for Geometry or for students that have had Algebra I and Geometry and need additional instruction to prepare for Algebra II/Trig.Description: The course will review the basics of Algebra I and help enhance Algebra I skills in: the real number system; working with signed numbers; understanding the order of operations; simplifying/solving basic equations and radicals; understanding and solving word problems; understanding the concepts of function, domain and range, and linear equations; working with formulas and literal equations; ratios and proportions; simplifying algebraic expressions involving monomials and polynomials; and understanding linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions. The course provides one on one teaching strategies as well as small group and large group discussions and strategies. There is an expectation of 30 minutes of homework per evening, in-class homework and worksheets, and formative and summative examinations.

Writing for Success (non-credit)Week Day: Monday – FridayDate: June 6 - June 24Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Price: $400Ages: Enrollment is open to all rising 9th through 12th graders. Participants can be either TMI or non-TMI students.Description: This course is designed to help students learn, practice and master the required standards of academic writing and thus improve their grades across the TMI curriculum. Students in high school are constantly required to write academic essays; not just in English classes, but in history, religious studies, psychology, and even the hard sciences. However, many students struggle to express their ideas clearly and demonstrate their understanding of the class content because their basic writing skills need work.This class will focus on the following areas with a series of intense writing workshops, peer-review, editing and revision:• Clarifying meaning through the proper use of

grammar and syntax• Using prepositions and pronouns correctly• Writing the most effective thesis• Writing an effective conclusion• Organizing sentences within paragraphs• Organizing paragraphs within essays and

transitioning between ideas• Summarizing and paraphrasing information

effectively• Explaining and analyzing evidence• Integrating quotations and paraphrases smoothly

into the narrative• Finding the best evidence to prove your point• Citing all information correctly according to

various citation methods (MLA, APA, Chicago)• Choosing the best rhetorical strategies to present

information• Editing and revising written work

FOR ALL ACADEMIC CLASSES:

ACADEMIC COURSE ATTENDANCERegular and punctual attendance is required. Only one absence is allowed during each four-week course. No more than two absences are allowed during each six-week course.

CONDUCTThe same standards of conduct expected of TMI students will be required of all students during the summer.

REGISTRATION DEADLINEThe deadline to register for the Academic Classes is May 31, 2016.

ACADEMIC COURSE DRESS CODEPlease note that uniforms are only required for the Academic Courses.

A simple uniform is required for all students attending summer school:• TMI Students can wear their daily dress uniform.• Non-TMI Students can wear the following: — Khaki shorts or long trousers — White shirt with collar or white polo — White or black athletic shoes — White socks

Male students may not wear earrings or hats in the classroom. All students are expected to adhere to good grooming standards. Male hair styles will be worn off the collar and not cover the ears or hang over the eyebrows. Beards and mustaches are not permitted. Female hair styles must be well-groomed. The school retains the right to determine appropriate grooming and uniform standards.

Academic Classes and Enrichment

Adventure Training Camp Week Day: Monday – FridayDates: Adventure Training Camp 1: June 6 – June 10Adventure Training Camp 2: June 27 – July 1Adventure Training Camp 3: July 18 – July 22Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Price: $275 + $20 Rifle Supplies = $295 eachAges: Camp Alpha is open to boys and girls, ages 7 to 10.Camp Bravo is open to boys and girls, ages 11 to 14.Supplies: Bathing suit (one piece for girls or two piece with an outer t-shirt), towel, flip flops, a good pair of running and walking shoes for athletics and hiking, water bottle, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray.Description: In our Adventure Training Camp, each camper will be challenged both physically and mentally in a week of fun and adventure training. We will learn all about the basic safety requirements of shooting an air rifle at our indoor shooting range and we will include fun activities and sports to learn about the importance of keeping our bodies healthy such as kickball, dodge ball, water survival, and a trip to the “Panther Pit.” We will teach campers the basic skills that can be utilized in all aspects of life including military drill, map reading and basic orienteering, first aid, water survival, and rifle marksmanship. The camp will finish with a hike up to the top of the local Friedrich Park and a rifle competition where the kids shoot for marksmanship medals.

Advanced 3-Position Rifle Marksmanship CampWeek Day: Monday – FridayDate: July 5 – July 8Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Price: $128 + $20 Rifle Supplies = $148 each (this camp has been prorated as camps will not meet on Monday, July 4th) Ages: Enrollment is available to boys and girls, ages 10-16.Supplies & Attire: Comfortable shooting attire (no skirts or loose fitting clothing, please).Description: Participants will learn more advanced shooting techniques and learn two additional shooting positions: kneeling and standing. At the end of the 5-day course the participants will be involved in a timed shooting competition for the rights to be called the “Expert Marksman.”Participants of this course must have gone to either the Adventure Training Camp or the Basic Rifle Marksmanship Camp.

Basic Rifle Marksmanship Camp Week Day: Monday – FridayDate: Basic Rifle Marksmanship Camp: June 13 – 17Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: $160 + $20 Rifle Supplies = $180Ages: Enrollment is available to boys and girls, ages 7 to 16.Supplies & Attire: Comfortable shooting attire (no skirts or loose fitting clothing, please).Description: Participants of this course will learn the basics of rifle safety and indoor range operations. Shooters will begin to understand the fundamentals of accurate marksmanship and gradually increase their ability to shoot targets in the prone supported and prone unsupported position. At the end of the 5-day course, the participants will compete for Marksmanship medals.

Basic Pistol Marksmanship Camp Week Day: Monday – FridayDates: Basic Pistol Camp 1: June 20 – June 24Basic Pistol Camp 2: July 5 – July 8Time: Basic Pistol Camp 1: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Basic Pistol Camp 2: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Price: Basic Pistol Camp 1: $160 + $10 Supplies = $170Basic Pistol Camp 2: $128 + $10 Supplies = $138(Camp 2 has been prorated as camps will not meet on Monday, July 4th)Ages: Enrollment is available to boys and girls, ages 10 to 16.Supplies & Attire: Comfortable shooting attire (no skirts or loose fitting clothing, please).Description: This course is designed to be an introductory pistol course for first time shooters, as well as moderately skilled pistol shooters. The focus of the week of training will be on pistol familiarization and proper pistol safety measures. Campers will learn the basic NRA pistol safety guidelines and every part of the pistol. Participants are required to pass the mandated written safety exam before being able to handle any firearm. Campers will then learn the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship and proper range procedures to be able to have a basic understanding of conduct on any range they visit. By the end of the week, campers will have learned to shoot in three positions: the isosceles, the modern isosceles, and the one-handed precision stance. On Friday, the students will compete for the opportunity to claim their spot as the camps “Top Shot” and receive a pistol marksmanship medal. All other students who qualify have the opportunity to earn a pistol qualification badge at three levels: Marksman, Sharpshooter, and Expert.

Summer Camps

Basic Land Navigation Camp Week Day: Monday – FridayDates: Basic Land Navigation Camp 1: June 13 – June 17Basic Land Navigation Camp 2: June 20 – June 24 Time: Basic Land Navigation Camp 1: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Basic Land Navigation Camp 2: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Price: $160 + $10 Map Supplies = $170Ages: Enrollment is available to boys and girls, ages 7 to 15.Attire & Supplies: Please wear comfortable attire (no skirts or loose fitting clothing, please) and bring sun block, water bottle, hat, and sunglasses. Maps, a compass, and snacks will be provided to all participants.Description: Orienteering is a competitive form of land navigation and is for all ages and degrees of fitness and skill. Campers will learn the basics of orienteering, including locating control points by using a map and compass in order to navigate through the woods. Participants will begin with basic map reading and terrain identification, identification of common topographic symbols used during map reading, reading and plotting grid azimuths on a map using a protractor, calculating distance and direction, establishing a personal walking and running pace count, basic skills utilizing a lensatic compass, negotiating a standard orienteering course, and negotiating two land navigation courses in two parks around San Antonio. This course is based off the U.S. Army training and is what you need to know to be an orienteer.

All-Day & Half Day Activity Camps, Ages 5-8Week Day: Monday – FridayDates: June 6-June 10 July 5- July 8June 13-June 17 July 11- July 15June 20-June 24 July 18-July 22June 27- July 1 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: • $225 - Full Day, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., lunch

included (Week of July 5-8 is prorated to $180 as camps will not meet on Monday, July 4th)

• $125 - Half Day Morning, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., lunch not included (Week of July 5-8 is prorated to $100 as camps will not meet on Monday, July 4th)

• $125 - Afternoon Camp, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., lunch not included (Week of July 5-8 is prorated to $100 as camps will not meet on Monday, July 4th)

Ages: Enrollment is available to boys and girls, ages 5-8.Attire & Supplies: Campers will need to bring a water bottle, bathing suit, towel, comfortable tennis shoes, hiking shoes, mosquito repellent, and sun block.Description: All-Day Activity Camp includes fun individual and group games that encourage imaginative and creative play. Our nature trails will offer our campers outdoor exploration and adventure through the TMI campus. Summer time is usually a little hot in Texas so campers will be able to cool off in our indoor swimming pool. Some activities include relay races, scavenger hunts, capture the flag, bean bag toss, and many more. All activities are age appropriate and are designed to teach children to stay active and have fun!

All-Day & Half Day Activity Camps, Ages 9-12Week Day: Monday – FridayDates: June 6-June 10 July 5- July 8June 13-June 17 July 11- July 15June 20-June 24 July 18-July 22June 27- July 1 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: • $225 - Full Day, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., lunch

included (Week of July 5-8 is prorated to $180 as camps will not meet on Monday, July 4th)

• $125 - Half Day Morning, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., lunch not included (Week of July 5-8 is prorated to $100 as camps will not meet on Monday, July 4th)

• $125 - Afternoon Camp, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., lunch not included (Week of July 5-8 is prorated to $100 as camps will not meet on Monday, July 4th)

Ages: Enrollment is available to boys and girls, ages 9-12.Attire & Supplies: Campers will need to bring a water bottle, bathing suit, towel, comfortable tennis shoes, hiking shoes, mosquito repellent, and sun block.Description: All-Day Activity Camp includes fun individual and group games that encourage imaginative and creative play. Our nature trails will offer our campers outdoor exploration and adventure through the TMI campus. Summer time is usually a little hot in Texas so campers will be able to cool off in our indoor swimming pool. Some activities include relay races, scavenger hunts, capture the flag, bean bag toss, and many more. All activities are age appropriate and are designed to teach children to stay active and have fun!

Summer Camps

Boys Basketball Camp Week Day: Monday – FridayDates: June 13- 17 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Price: $150 eachAges: Enrollment is available to all boys, ages 6-13 (grades 1-8)Attire: T-shirt, shorts and tennis shoesSupplies: Water bottleDescription: Our goal is to help each participant become the best he can be both on and off the court. Each day is packed with competitive games, and drills for fundamental skill improvement. We emphasize a strong foundation in fundamentals for continuous individual player improvement. In addition to skill development, the camp will aim to improve each player’s athleticism and explosiveness on the court.

Girls Basketball Camp Week Day: Monday – FridayDates: June 20-24 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Price: $150Ages: Enrollment is available to all girls, ages 11-18 (grades 6-12)Attire: T-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoesSupplies: Water bottleDescription: Our goal is to help each participant become the best she can be both on and off the court. Each day is packed with competitive games, and drills for fundamental skill improvement. We emphasize a strong foundation in fundamentals for continuous individual player improvement. In addition to skill development, the camp will aim to improve each player’s athleticism and explosiveness on the court.

Middle School Football Camp Week Day: Monday – Friday Dates: July 11 – July 15 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Price: $150Ages: Enrollment is available to male student-athletes, ages 11-14 (grades 6-8)Attire: T-shirt, shorts and tennis shoesSupplies: Campers will need to bring their water bottle, mosquito repellent and sun blockDescription: Camp will include teaching the fundamental skills, play patterns, and film sessions.

Soccer Camps Week Day: Monday – FridayDates: Camp 1: June 6 – June 10 – All Day CampCamp 2: June 6 – June 10 – Morning Only CampCamp 3: June 6– June 10 – Afternoon Only CampCamp 4: June 13 – June 17 – Half Day Soccer CampTimes: Camp 1: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (lunch is included)Camp 2: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (lunch not included)Camp 3: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (lunch not included)Camp 4: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (lunch not included)Price:Camp 1: $250Camp 2: $150Camp 3: $150Camp 4: $150 Ages: Enrollment is available to boys and girls, ages 8-15.Attire: T-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes.Supplies: Campers will need to bring their water bottle, shin guards, swim suit, towel, mosquito repellent and sun block.Description: Our soccer camps are a terrific way for your child to experience competitive play in a fun environment with daily tournament play. Our instructors are qualified under the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) license and will teach campers instructional skills that will assist them in achieving in the game of soccer.

Volleyball Camp Week Day: Monday – FridayDates: June 6 – June 10Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Price: $150Ages: Enrollment is available to all girls, ages 8-14Attire: T-shirt, shorts, kneepads and tennis shoesSupplies: Water bottleDescription: This all-skills Volleyball camp will ignite and excite students about the fun competition of volleyball. Players will develop fundamental skills including serving, passing, setting, and hitting. Skills-based drills, as well as 3 on 3 and 6 on 6 wave competition drills, will be used to apply these skills in camp. Players will have the opportunity to encompass all these skills into game situations while learning the importance of team play.

Wednesday Night Volleyball Clinics – 5th–8th Grades Week Day: Wednesday Session Dates: Session 1: June 1st Session 2: June 8th Session 3: June 15th Session 4: June 22nd Session 5: June 29th Session 6: July 6th Session 7: July 13th Session 8: July 20th All June Sessions (June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)All July Sessions (July 6, 13, 20)All June and July SessionsTime: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Price: $30 per session$125 for all five June sessions $75 for all three July sessions$180 for all June and July sessionsAges: Enrollment is available for players entering 5th through 8th grades.

Summer Camps

Wednesday Night Volleyball Clinics – 9th–12th Grades Week Day: Wednesday Session Dates: Session 1: June 1st Session 2: June 8th Session 3: June 15th Session 4: June 22nd Session 5: June 29th Session 6: July 6th Session 7: July 13th Session 8: July 20th All June Sessions (June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)All July Sessions (July 6, 13, 20)All June and July SessionsTime: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Price:$40 per session$175 for all five June sessions $105 for all three July sessions$260 for all June and July sessionsAges: Enrollment is available for players entering 9th through 12th grades.

Co-ed Water Polo Camp - Girls Ages 10+ & Boys Ages 10-13Week Day: Monday – FridayDates: August 1 – August 5 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: $225Ages: Girls (ages 10 to 18) and boys (ages 10 to 13)Supplies: Campers will need to bring their swim suit, towel, an extra change of clothes for classroom briefing, water bottle, and mosquito repellent.Description: Campers will learn not only how to play water polo, but also ball handling and shooting techniques that will help them to excel in the sport. Every day, campers will scrimmage and will come to love the sport of Water Polo! No Water Polo experience is necessary. However, good swimming skills are required – campers must be able to swim 200 Meters by any stroke.

Boys’ Water Polo Camp - Ages 13+Week Day: Monday – FridayDates: August 1 – August 5 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Price: $225Ages: Enrollment is available to boys, ages 13 to 18Supplies: Campers will need to bring their swim suit, towel, an extra change of clothes for classroom briefing, water bottle, and mosquito repellent.Description: Campers will learn not only how to play water polo, but also ball handling and shooting techniques that will help them to excel in the sport. Every day, campers will scrimmage and will come to love the sport of Water Polo! No Water Polo experience is necessary. However, good swimming skills are required – campers must be able to swim 200 Meters by any stroke.

Young Rembrandts’ Music & Art CampWeek Day: Monday – FridayDates: July 11 – July 22 (this is a TWO week camp)Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Price: $570 (includes $20 supply fee)Ages: Available to boys and girls, ages 11-18Attire: T-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoesSupplies: Campers will need to bring an instrument they already play. Please note that this camp is geared towards students who have already begun to learn an instrument who would like to improve their skills and knowledge.Description: The Young Rembrandts’ Music and Art Camp runs for two weeks, and will focus on music performance, as well as artistic expression. On the art side, campers will focus on several different artists. Each day, they will create a large, original pastel drawing replicating a famous artist’s masterpiece. Each day will challenge campers with the pastel media, along with canvas and pottery. During the musical portion of the camp, campers will learn 3 new pieces to present at a final recital. Campers should be prepared to master their skills with this music boot camp!

Young Rembrandts/Camp Einstein Arts & Science CampsWeek Day: Monday – Friday Dates: YR/CE Week 1: June 6 – June 10 YR/CE Week 2: June 13 – June 17YR/CE Week 3: June 20 – June 24YR/CE Week 4: June 27 – July 1YR/CE Week 5: July 5 – July 8**YR/CE Week 6: July 11 – July 15YR/CE Week 7: July 18 – July 22Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Price: $295 (includes $20 supply fee – **Week 5 cost is prorated to $240 as camps will not meet on Monday, July 4)Ages: Available to boys and girls, ages 6-12Attire: T-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes.Supplies: For weeks 1,2,5 and 6, campers should bring a towel, swimsuit (life vest if not able to swim on their own), a water bottle, and a cap or hat for outdoor activities. For weeks 3,4, and 7, campers should bring shin guards, a water bottle, and a cap or hat for outdoor activities.Description: Please read the descriptions on the following pages to learn about what occurs each week. Camps with two stars (**) indicate that week of camp includes a soccer component, in place of swimming. If your child is a soccer lover, these camps will be perfect for them!

Summer Camps

YR/CE Week 1: Anime Workshop & Machines in MotionYoung Rembrandts: Anime & Manga WorkshopWhy sit in front of the TV and watch cartoons when you can draw amazing characters and awesome scenes of your very own? Join us for five, action-packed days during this Anime and Manga Drawing Workshop. Campers will create dazzling illustrations influenced by popular Japanese anime and manga themes. Colorful characters with expressive personalities jump off of the page!Camp Einstein: Machines in MotionPick up speed in this camp all about the motion in cars, planes, and watercraft. The engineering-minded camper will love building their very own rollercoaster and enjoy launching from their crazy catapults! Campers investigate Newton’s Laws of Motion and put these theories to the test! What’s the difference between kinetic and potential energy? Inertia and momentum? Discover the answers in this exciting class!YR/CE Week 2: African Safari & Little DoctorsYoung Rembrandts: African SafariGo on a Safari adventure with Young Rembrandts this summer! In five days we will draw a variety of African animals in various scenes with different media. We will explore the African Safari through the fun technique of cartoon. We will even challenge our artistic talents by creating 2 large scenes – one in a graphic style and another completed with pastel chalks and canvas. Our exploration through Africa allows for a bounty of adventure and creativity!Camp Einstein: Little DoctorsCampers take a whirlwind trip through medical school in this exciting doctors and veterinarian’s camp! Students will love growing bacteria and watching it wiggle under a microscope, dissecting frogs, and building prosthetic hands in our anatomy lab! Campers will study how our bodies work by making model lungs, investigating our senses, and learning how to measure blood pressure! We will explore our animal friends in the veterinary science lab, and learn how to milk a cow!

**YR/CE Week 3: Ocean Life & Universe ExplorersYoung Rembrandts: Ocean LifeFive, fun-filled days await our students as we explore ocean life as they learn to draw and color with pastels. We will create detailed, pastel compositions on each day, focusing on a different ocean-themed subject. We will draw eye-catching sea stars along the shoreline and a pair of vibrant clown fish. We will illustrate a sea turtle with bold patterns, a blue crab and a wondrous scene of jellyfish. These pastel drawings will reward students with a great sense of pride and accomplishment. Camp Einstein: Universe ExplorersLet’s explore this incredible universe of ours! Ever wonder why there are tidal waves or how things float? We dive deep into the abyss of our oceans to discover its hidden treasures and creatures. Then we will blast off into the vastness of outer space to uncover a whole new world! Campers will learn about the magic inside a star and build their own freezing comet!**YR/CE Week 4: Worldly Art Designs & CSI ForensicsYoung Rembrandts: Worldly Artistic DesignsExplore multicultural art in Worldly Artistic Designs. We begin our world tour in Mexico as we draw several colorful doorways. We journey to Africa to explore the intricacies of African crafts. We’ll move on to design Paisley patterns, an ancient design embraced by many cultures. Then, Asian paper lanterns will shed light on the Far Eastern design styles. Our travels end in Russia as we illustrate a mainstay of Russian architecture – the onion dome. We will work on pottery as well!Camp Einstein: CSI ForensicsPut on your detective hat, and become a CSI Investigator as we explore topics in forensic science, evidence collection and techniques, and problem solving. Observe a crime scene, and take fingerprints and footprints. Question subjects, and perform DNA and blood analysis. Through the use of science and technology, discover clues left behind that may be invisible to the naked eye! From analyzing handwriting to taking teeth molds, students will enjoy this hands-on camp where they will develop their detective skills!

YR/CE Week 5: Passport to Pastels & Engineering Inventions and InnovationsYoung Rembrandts: Passport to PastelsGrab your passport and join us for adventurous fun as we explore many locations and experience a new medium - pastels and clay with acrylic paint. Through art, we will travel to different locales to inspire each day’s pastel creation. Each day, we will create a 12x18 drawing in pastel chalks and watercolor. A frame will be the proper place for display!Camp Einstein: Engineering Inventions & InnovationsTake a whirlwind journey with us as we study fascinating inventors and recreate their inventions! This class is all about tinkering and understanding how things work. Students form questions, collect data, observe details, and develop an explanation for how their inventions work. We will discover how Edison perfected the light bulb, recreate Galileo’s powerful telescope, and construct a radio that Tesla would be proud of!YR/CE Week 6: Colorful Critters & Culinary ChemistsYoung Rembrandts: Colorful CrittersAnimal lovers rejoice - an all new, all pastel and pottery workshop is here! Students will learn pastel drawing and texturing techniques to illustrate whimsical bees, a fanciful army of frogs, a striking owl, and more artistic critters filled with detail. Challenge your creative kids by introducing them to the world of pastels, a guaranteed favorite summer tradition for every Young Rembrandts artist.Camp Einstein: Culinary Chemists Around the WorldLet’s get gastronomical! Students will develop their taste buds and minds in this hands-on class. We will investigate the physical and chemical transformations of ingredients that occur when we cook! Student’s will travel the globe exploring new cultures and recreate their yummy cuisines. Our little chefs will take advantage of their scientific knowledge to invent delicious molecular meals!

Summer Camps

**YR/CE Week 7: World of Horses & Explosive ScienceYoung Rembrandts: World of HorsesFun-filled days await our campers as we explore the wonderful world of horses. Horses are not only graceful and majestic animals, but are also excellent subjects to draw and color. In our World of Horses Workshop, campers will learn how to draw horses of all shapes, sizes, and styles. We’ll use different media to create colorful compositions. On the final day we will create a large drawing with pastels and canvas. Challenging drawings like this will reward our campers with a greater sense of accomplishment!Camp Einstein: Explosive ScienceGet to know your world on an elemental level! Experiment with the periodic table and the explosive reactions that occur. Watch as the instructors blow things up and explain why cataclysmic reactions happen! Campers get involved with their own foaming, spewing, exploding experiments. Ever wonder how a rocket works? Learn all about propellants and combustion as we transform into a crazy chemist in this exciting camp!

TMI Band Camp Week Day: Monday – Friday Dates: July 25 - July 29Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Price: $150Ages: Available to TMI and non-TMI students entering 7th through 12th grades who play any woodwind, percussion, or brass instrument.Supplies: An instrument in good, working condition and a pencil.Description: The TMI Band Camp is open to students of all skill levels that have completed at least one year of beginner band. Our goal is to provide experiences for musical and personal growth for every student that attends our camp. Whether you are an aspiring middle school instrumentalist or an accomplished high school performer, you will discover new challenges to further your growth as a musician.

Robotic Engineering Week Day: Monday – Friday Dates: Robotic Engineering Week 1: June 13 – June 17Robotic Engineering Week 2: June 27 – July 1Robotic Engineering Week 3: July 11 – July 15 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: $285 (includes $10 supply fee)Ages: Available to boys and girls, ages 10 to 15Supplies & Attire: Water bottle, bathing suit, and towel. Attire is casual.Description: In Robotic Engineering, campers will work in small groups with direct teacher instruction and with a self-paced learning platform. We will learn structural engineering concepts, the engineering design and iterative process, and graphical programming using the LEGO Mindstorms EV3. Campers will have the opportunity to create robots that complete tabletop challenges and compete in our Friday Sumo event. Due to self-paced curriculum, this course is appropriate for campers that are 10+ years old and either beginner (Level 1) or intermediate (Level 2) students. If you have experience with the LEGO Mindstorms EV3, you will start with the intermediate (Level 2) curriculum.

Young Engineering and Robotics Week Day: Monday – Friday Dates: Young Engineering/Robotics Week 1: June 13–June 17Young Engineering/Robotics Week 2: June 27–July 1Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: $285 (includes $10 supply fee)Ages: Available to boys and girls, ages 5 to 9Supplies & Attire: Water bottle, bathing suit, and towel. Attire is casual.Description: In Young Engineering/Robotics, campers will work in small groups under teacher direction and learn basic structural engineering principals and simple machines. Students will use the LEGO WeDo system in creating machines and robots. This course is appropriate for students between 5 and 9 years old and either beginner (Level 1) or intermediate (Level 2). If you have experience with the LEGO WeDo system you will start with the intermediate (Level 2) curriculum.

Game Coding (Minecraft) Week Day: Monday – Friday Dates: June 20 – June 24 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: $305 (includes $30 supply/textbook fee)Ages: Available to boys and girls, ages 10 to 15Supplies: Water bottle, bathing suit, and towel. Attire is casual.Description: In Game Coding (Minecraft), campers will work under teacher direction and with a self-paced learning platform. Campers will be introduced to computer programming concepts using Code.org and LearnToMod.com’s curriculum. Both curriculums use Blockly and Javascript to teach coding and programming concepts. Participants will be able to use their PC or Mac Minecraft accounts for programming projects. Those without PC or Mac Minecraft accounts can use a classroom account.

Architectural Engineering Week Day: Monday – Friday Dates: Architectural Engineering Week 1: June 20 – June 24Architectural Engineering Week 2: July 11 – July 15Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: $295 (includes $20 supply fee)Ages: Available to boys and girls, ages 5 to 10Supplies & Attire: Water bottle, bathing suit, and towel. Attire is casual.Description: In Architectural Engineering, campers will work independently and in small groups with a self-paced learning platform. They will learn structural and architectural engineering concepts. Campers will construct architectural structures with Balsa wood, brick, loose-LEGO bricks, and LEGO Architectural kits. Everyone will get to explore, through self-pacing, many of the world’s architectural wonders and different bridge-types through the building and drawing process. Our new curriculum supports both new and returning campers. Those that have no experience will use the beginner (Level 1) curriculum while those who have either “camped” with us before or already have some experience will use the intermediate (Level 2) curriculum.

Summer Camps

Minecraft Play & Learn/LEGO Great Ball Contraption (Ages 5-10) Week Day: Tuesday – Friday (camps do not meet on July 4th)Dates: July 5 – July 8 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: $230 (includes $10 supply fee – this camp has been prorated as camps will not meet on Monday, July 4th)Ages: Available to boys and girls, ages 5 to 10.Supplies & Attire: Water bottle, bathing suit, and towel. Attire is casual.Description: During this special 4-day week, campers will have the opportunity to participate in the Minecraft Play & Learn Camp for 2 days, as well as the LEGO Great Ball Contraption Camp for the other 2 days. In the Minecraft Play & Learn Camp, campers will explore the creative, survival, and adventure worlds of Minecraft. This learn through playing class will allow students to work on architecture, Redstone, and crafting techniques. Students will have the opportunity to play and compete through different class-based challenges. Students can use their own PC or Mac Minecraft accounts. Students without PC or Mac Minecraft accounts can use a classroom account. In the LEGO Great Ball Contraption Camp, campers will work independently, in small groups, and as a large group to create an awesome Great Ball Contraption! Campers will use LEGO PowerFunctions and LEGO Mindstorms NXT & EV3s to bring simple machines to life in creating a Great Ball Contraption! No experience is necessary in LEGO robotics. If you aren’t familiar with a Great Ball Contraption, check out videos on YouTube to learn more!

Minecraft Play & Learn/LEGO Great Ball Contraption (Ages 11-15) Week Day: Tuesday – Friday (camps do not meet on July 4th)Dates: July 5 – July 8 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: $230 (includes $10 supply fee – this camp has been prorated as camps will not meet on Monday, July 4th)Ages: Available to boys and girls, ages11 to 15Supplies & Attire: Water bottle, bathing suit, and towel. Attire is casual.Description: During this special 4-day week, campers will have the opportunity to participate in the Minecraft Play & Learn Camp for 2 days, as well as the LEGO Great Ball Contraption Camp for the other 2 days. In the Minecraft Play & Learn Camp, campers will explore the creative, survival, and adventure worlds of Minecraft. This learn through playing class will allow students to work on architecture, Redstone, and crafting techniques. Students will have the opportunity to play and compete through different class-based challenges. Students can use their own PC or Mac Minecraft accounts. Students without PC or Mac Minecraft accounts can use a classroom account. In the LEGO Great Ball Contraption Camp, campers will work independently, in small groups, and as a large group to create an awesome Great Ball Contraption! Campers will use LEGO PowerFunctions and LEGO Mindstorms NXT & EV3s to bring simple machines to life in creating a Great Ball Contraption! No experience is necessary in LEGO robotics. If you aren’t familiar with a Great Ball Contraption, check out videos on YouTube to learn more!

Robotic Competition (FLL) Week Day: Monday – Friday Dates: July 18 – July 22 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: $285 (includes $10 supply fee)Ages: Available to boys and girls, ages 9 to 14 (grades 4-8).Supplies & Attire: Water bottle, bathing suit, and towel. Attire is casual.Description: FIRST LEGO LEAGUE is a nationally based robotics competition that uses the LEGO Mindstorms robotic system. If you want to learn how to compete in this robotics and engineering competition, then join us for an FLL-focused week. Campers will learn how to use the judge’s rubrics to their advantage, strategize their robotic game, and prepare to have a great time! Campers will develop their robotic game skills using previous years’ challenges. This camp is appropriate for incoming 4th grade to 8th grade students, due to FLL age/grade-level rules.

Underwater ROV & Electronics Week Day: Monday – Friday Dates: July 18 – July 22 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: $375 (includes $100 supply fee)Ages: Available to boys and girls, ages 10 to 15Supplies & Attire: Water bottle, bathing suit, and towel. Attire is casual.Description: Come learn the basics of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and electronics in this class that will focus on Underwater ROVs. Campers will learn the basics of DC electrical systems, tele-operated systems, lead-free soldering, and underwater engineering. We will work independently and in small groups building SeaPerch underwater ROVs. This camp is appropriate for 10+ years old students and students must pass a basic safety-test on equipment prior to equipment usage. Campers will take home their own SeaPerch underwater ROV.

Summer Camps