Summer Institute 2017 Week Program (June 8 – July 24) All Day from 9 am – 3 pm the Preschool Adventures

The Preschool Adventures is a full day summer program gears toward 3 - 4 year old.  The program combines a mix of fun and educational classroom activities and outdoor adventures that engages students in the environment around them.  To ensure that students build meaningful relationships with the teacher and with each other, participants must register for the full seven weeks. Half day option is available.

The Kindergartener in Training are for five year olds who are entering preschool in the Fall. Similar to the preschool program, students will engage in educational classroom activities and outdoor adventures that engages students in the environment around them.  To ensure that students build meaningful relationships with the teacher and with each other, participants must register for the full seven weeks. Half day option is available.

Primary Academy for first and second graders will feature a balance of fun and recreational activities with educational and challenging programs. The weekly schedule will include lessons in math and science along with the arts and sports. Students will enjoy both camp like activities and classroom lessons. Educational field trips will take place on Fridays which may include additional costs.

Session I – 3 Weeks from June 8 – June 26

Music and Myths (3^rd & 4^th Grader)

Introduction to Strings
Students learn the rudimentary skills of violin performance including but not limited to: pizzicato, proper bow technique, note reading and basic music theory. (Students must rent/ own string instrument to participate)

Greek Mythology Galore!

Students will learn about one of the oldest forms of literature: Greek Mythology! Students will read stories that tell of powerful figures such as Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, and Artemis. We will listen to stories, read lots of books, draw pictures, and act out some of the myths.

Students will learn how to write, produce and create a short film

3^rd & 4^th Grade

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  Animation and Game design with Scratch        
  Create stories, games, and animations/ Share with others around the world
  
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  Science in Action (Introductory Level)
  

1. Explore the science lab through lab demonstration.

2. Learn the “Scientific Method” through inquiry and experiments.

3. Design and create boats, towers and more through various engineering projects

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  Lego Robotics
  

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  Science in Action (Experienced Level)
  

1. 
   Learn the physical sciences by experimenting with energy, pressure, force and density.
   
2. 
   Performance advance lab experiments with Vernier probes.
   
3. 
   Understand different science concepts by designing models and motors.
   

7^th & 8^th Grade

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  Advanced Robotics with FTC Robot Concepts
  

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  Science in Action (Advanced Level)
  

1. 
   Learn the physical sciences by experimenting with energy, pressure, force and density.
   
2. 
   Performance advance lab experiments with Vernier probes.
   
3. 
   Understand different science concepts by designing models and motors.
   

3^rd & 4^th Grade

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  Animation and Game design with Scratch        
  Create stories, games, and animations/ Share with others around the world
  
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  Science in Action (Introductory Level)
  

1. 
   Learn the physical sciences by experimenting with energy, pressure, force and density.
   
2. 
   Performance advance lab experiments with Vernier probes.
   
3. 
   Understand different science concepts by designing models and motors.
   

5^th & 6^th Grade

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  Lego Robotics
  

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  Science in Action (Experienced Level)
  

1. 
   Learn the physical sciences by experimenting with energy, pressure, force and density.
   
2. 
   Performance advance lab experiments with Vernier probes.
   
3. 
   Understand different science concepts by designing models and motors.
   

7^th & 8^th Grade

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  App Inventor for Android Devices Learn the latest in mobile app programming for the Android platform and create apps and games.
  
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  Science in Action (Advanced Level)
  

1. 
   Learn the physical sciences by experimenting with energy, pressure, force and density.
   
2. 
   Performance advance lab experiments with Vernier probes.
   
3. 
   Understand different science concepts by designing models and motors.