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Middle & Upper School Specialty Camps

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Middle & Upper School Summer Activities

Join in hands-on learning and academic growth opportunities for rising 6-12 graders.

ART EXPLORATION

JUNE 27 – 30

12 – 3 pm

RISING 6-9 GRADERS

ART EXPLORATION

Watercolors, pastels, origami, collage, printmaking, and more! Spend a few afternoons exploring different artistic mediums and creating meaningful artwork. You’ll have a gallery worth of artwork to take home after this week, so bring some inspiration and get ready to be creative! *Tuesday through Friday*

Instructor: Kristin Tyler

Fee: $200

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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

JUNE 27 – 30

9 am – 12 pm

RISING 6-9 GRADERS

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Calling all aspiring photographers! You will spend four days immersing yourself in the art of photography: how to use photography to tell stories, explore the world around you, and develop connections with others. You’ll learn the ins and outs of a digital camera, some basic editing skills, the different types of photography you can explore, and create interesting, artistic images you’ll be proud to take home and share with your family and friends! *Digital (DSLR) cameras are preferred, but a recent model smartphone will work too! *Tuesday through Friday*

Instructor: Kristin Tyler

Fee: $200

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FILM APPRECIATION

JUNE 12 – 15

9 am – 12 pm

RISING 7-10 GRADERS

FILM APPRECIATION

Join us to watch and talk about movies like never before! You’ll learn to discuss character and plot development, actor performance, and identify underlying themes like creativity, resiliency, hope, integrity, and faith. Together we’ll discover how many movies actually follow the model of Jesus’ redemptive work on the cross, as well as discuss how filmmakers use Scripture (either intentionally or unintentionally) to address various topics within the stories they share.

Instructor: Kristin Tyler

Fee: $200

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MATH BOOT CAMP

JULY 24 – 27

9 am – 12 pm

RISING 6-8 GRADERS

MATH BOOT CAMP

Don’t start the new year off rusty with your math skills! This course will focus on strengthening the content knowledge that students need to be successful in middle school math—fundamentals review, Big 30 concepts, an introduction to solving equations, etc. This course is intended for students enrolled in Math 1, Math 2, or pre-algebra next year.

Instructor: Michael Wheeldryer

Fee: $200

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RISING MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP

JUNE 12 – 15

9 am – 12 pm

RISING 6 GRADERS

RISING MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP

In this camp, students will focus on learning and practicing writing and reading skills to prepare them for middle school. Students will have the opportunity to practice thesis statements and expository writing to prepare for the WrAP in 6th grade. Students will be exposed to different styles of writing to enhance their creative abilities to build confidence that will help them as they progress through their academic journey.

Instructor: Abbie Nestler

Fee: $200

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STORYTELLING THROUGH COMICS

JUNE 12 – 15

9 am – 12 pm

RISING 7-10 GRADERS

STORYTELLING THROUGH COMICS

Do you have an awesome idea for a story that you’ve been wanting to write for a while? Come learn about the art of storytelling through comics: creating emotional connections using metaphors, and how you can describe these feelings through art. You’ll brainstorm ideas, pulling from your own life experiences and imagination, learn to move a storyline through text, action, and character, and give feedback on the stories in the group. *iPad or laptop recommended, but not required.

Instructor: Kristin Tyler

Fee: $200

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THEATER PERFORMANCE CAMP

JUNE 12 – 24

9 am – 5 pm

RISING 6-8 GRADERS

THEATER PERFORMANCE CAMP

Travel down the rabbit hole as you explore the colorful world of Wonderland. Jump on in and join the fun with the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, and many more! Alice’s adventures come to life in this exciting play based on Lewis Carroll’s famous fantasy stories. Join us for a two-week, full-day middle school performance camp. Students will rehearse and stage a full play with three performances for a ticketed audience. Grow your skills and confidence in acting while learning what it takes to put on a show!

Instructor: Jason Porrata

Fee: $500

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SPANISH INTRODUCTION

JUNE 12 – 15

9 am – 12 pm

RISING 8-9 GRADERS

SPANISH INTRODUCTION

In this camp, students will focus on learning to describe themselves in Spanish. The course will include speaking and writing while developing listening skills. The goal is to ease the commencement of Spanish I through engagement and the introduction of certain basic concepts. Students will have the opportunity to create dialogues and express themselves through various media.

Instructor: Yahaira Loperena

Fee: $200

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SPORTS MEDICINE BOOT CAMP

JULY 17 – 20

9 am – 12 pm

RISING 9-12 GRADERS

SPORTS MEDICINE BOOT CAMP

Sports Medicine camp will cover various topics to sports medicine including anatomy, athletic injuries, care and prevention, rehab, taping, and more. Perfect for beginners and experienced sports med students alike. We will have a mix of classroom and hands-on experiences with sports teams on campus and end the week with a competitive AT Olympics testing all our skills. If you want to apply for the Sports Medicine Team 2023-2024, this is the camp for you!

Instructor: Jessica Kenning

Fee: $200

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COLLEGE APPLICATION CAMP

Multiple Dates

Please see more information below.

RISING 12 GRADERS

COLLEGE APPLICATION CAMP

Over the years, college applications and the admissions process has become complicated and stressful. We want to help you get a jump start on the college applications so that you can enjoy your Senior year. We will focus on the following: -The Dos and Don’ts of writing college essays -Common Application and Institutional Applications -Any Self-Reporting Grade Processes -Using SCOIR to your advantage -Navigating the college application process.

Instructor: TFA Guidance Department

Fee: $225

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FOUNDATIONS OF THEOLOGY

At home, independent summer study course.

RISING 10-12 GRADERS

FOUNDATIONS OF THEOLOGY

Summer Course for credit: an at-home Independent Study with Dr. Toenges. This course is worth 0.5 credit. This required course prior to graduation is designed to help students establish a foundation of concepts and terminology on which to build a theological framework. The overarching purpose of this course is to equip students with an understanding of God’s Word more fully as it digs into the essentials of all major areas of systematic theology.

Instructor: Scott Toenges

Fee: $300

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Summer Activities

Middle & Upper School Summer Activities

ART EXPLORATION

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

FILM APPRECIATION

MATH BOOT CAMP

RISING MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP

STORYTELLING THROUGH COMICS

THEATER PERFORMANCE CAMP

SPANISH INTRODUCTION

SPORTS MEDICINE BOOT CAMP

COLLEGE APPLICATION CAMP

FOUNDATIONS OF THEOLOGY

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