Residential Camps

2013 Summer Enrichment Camps
Grades 6 – 9

Television Production
Go behind the camera in our professionally equipped television studio to learn how television programs and the broadcast industry really work. Participants will work in small production teams to create and record news/magazine style television program. Experience directing, camera operation, floor directing, script and storyboard writing, digital editing, audio, and graphics operation.
Course Dates: July 7-12, 2013
Fee: $600

Structure and Design
Have you ever wondered how architects design buildings or how engineers design roller coasters? Discover how in this hands-on exploratory class. Design and build your own wooden bridge to withstand weight, erect your own tower, create your own roller coaster, and build your own boat. Be prepared to use trial and error to determine the best methods to utilize structure and design in your projects.
Course Dates: July 7-12, 2013
Fee: $600

Science of the Solar System
Learn to use science to unlock the secrets of the natural world. Discover all of the members of our solar family, unveiling facts, paradoxes, and history not normally touched upon in standard “survey-type” courses. Learn how science and mathematics can be used as tools to seek answers to the questions that arise when we discover strange and interesting things in space. As part of their coursework students will design scientific instruments using readily available materials, make observations of solar system bodies with the naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes. Students will use computers to understand how we can (and can’t) track solar system bodies, and learn essential mathematical concepts relevant to space science. Students will learn to use science to unlock the secrets of the natural world.
Course Dates: July 14-19, 2013
Fee: $600

Dramatic Theatre
“All the worlds’ a stage. . .” Study voice techniques, stage movement, make-up application, character development, and acting styles. Students will get an in-depth look at these skills. Combining all of these skills, you will rehearse and perform a script for family and friends on the final day of the camp.
Course Dates: July 14-19, 2013
Fee: $600

Young Writer’s Creative Mind                  

Learn to express yourself by investigating the creative process of writing. Students will build confidence in their writing skills as they create dialogue, compose poetry, develop short stories, interpret dramatic pieces, and much more. Students will learn a variety of effective writing techniques and styles as they prepare original work for the class anthology.

Course Dates: July 21-26, 2013                      

Fee: $600 

Busted Physics Facts

If I tap the side of my soda can, will it prevent the soda from foaming over when I open the can? Can water boiled in a microwave oven suddenly explode? Join us as we use scientific principles and experiments to determine fact from myth. We’ll use physics and chemistry as we test whether it is fact or myth.

Course Dates: July 21-26, 2013                      

Fee: $600 

Amazing Flying Machines

Explore the fascinating world of flight in this course designed to study the history of aviation, the principles of flight, aerospace engineering concepts, and career possibilities that exist in the field of aviation. Dayton is the birthplace of aviation, what better place to explore what the Wright Brothers started. Let your imagination soar in this fun and exciting program!

Course Dates: July 28-Aug. 2, 2013

 Fee: $600 

Lead By Example
Your middle school years are formative in how you lead yourself and others! We will outline the basics of leadership that will provide a blueprint to use for the rest of your life. How can these skills help you prepare for high school and college? Skills you develop right now will set a firm foundation for developing a strong character, leading to future success in your academic and career endeavors. Are you interested in being a leader? Or are you already a leader who wants to improve your skills and ability to lead others? This workshop will be a fun, interactive program that will teach you leadership topics and help you apply them to your life and how to use these skills to prepare for your future.   

Course Dates: July 28-Aug. 2, 2013

Fee: $600

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