AVAILABLE SUMMER ENRICHMENT COURSES
2011
STRENGTH READING & WRITING SKILLS
KINDERGARTEN CLASSES THROUGH FAIRY TALES
Ceil Reilly
BEGINNING READING Session 1… K
Marie McHugh This class will use fairy tales to teach children
Session 1...Kindergarten strength reading and writing skills. Language Arts
Session 2...Kindergarten skills will be related to the children creating their
Get ready for first grade! This class develops an “I very own fairy tales while having a magical time!
can read” attitude through phonics, word recognition
and reading books. Make and read your own books.
Read aloud and read along. Follows guidelines set in DINOSAURS
Project Read. Donna Papaycik
Session 2…Kindergarten
BOOKS & COOKS Students will take the role of paleontologists and dig
Gina Burnett for dinosaur bones, then build a model of the
Session 1...Kindergarten dinosaur. Students will learn about dinosaurs and
Session 2...Kindergarten how to conduct an excavation. They will also create
From the classroom to the kitchen, read great stories various dinosaur crafts.
and bring them to life with creative food projects and
fun crafts. Students will design a unique take-home
cookbook with all their favorite story time recipes. CAMP CRAFTS AND FUN!
Nicole Salvia
FUN WITH NATURE Session 1… K
Terri Watkins Create summer camping crafts, sand painting,
Session 1...Kindergarten decoupage, homemade chalk, water color ice cube
Session 2...Kindergarten painting, duck tape crafts, t-shirts and much more.
Learn about nature through stories, videos, nature
hikes and scavenger hunts. Design your own toad
house, make a snack bar for birds, grow and care for
plants, and other fun projects.
SHARKS & FRIENDS
Marita Brown
Session 1 …Kindergarten
Come join us for some shark infested fun! This class
will explore sharks and fantastic sea creatures that
will include a shark tooth dig, water play day, and
some super science related sea experiments.
LET’S GO CAMPING
Sandy Gehringer
Session 1… Kindergarten
Come out all you camping fanatics and experience
the great outdoors without leaving the classroom.
Here you’ll surely find a lake, firepit, tent and great
campsite stories. Make smores, trail mix and fishing
poles. Create a daily log for Mom and Dad while
away at camp.
AVAILABLE SUMMER ENRICHMENT COURSES
2011
SPORTS
TENNIS
Jeanne Williams
Session 1...Grades 1-3
Session 2...Grades 4-8
Learn all the basics of the game including forehand,
backhand, serve, volley, lob, rules and scoring. Great
for players of all levels with fun games such as Hit
the Bucket and King of the Court.
GAMES –Elementary Level
David Williams
Session 1...Grades 1-3
Session 2...Grades 1-3
Burn off some energy with scooter games, kickball,
balloon volleyball, relays and an assortment of other
activities. Great way to develop
endurance, hand-eye coordination, flexibility and
overall fitness.
SPORTS ARENA
Josh Goodwin
Session 1...Grades 4-8
Session 2...Grades 4-8
Great for the truly well-rounded athlete! Instruction
and competitive play in a variety of sports and
activities including flag football, hockey, kickball,
soccer, pinball, tag games and more.
DANCE, FLIP & CHEER
Jessica Marcasciano
Session 1…Grades 1-3
Session 2…Grades 4-8
Learn types of dance moves, aerobic activities,
cheerleading basics, novice tumbling. Strengthen
your moves through dancing and cheering come join
us for a day of fun.
OVER THE NET
Diane McManus
Session 1… 1-8
Session 2… 1-8
New to the program and chock full of fun activities.
Learn how to play badminton, pickle-ball, wiffle ball,
ping pong, volleyball and competition games like
King (Queen) of the Court. Come join us to play the
best summer party games.
AVAILABLE SUMMER ENRICHMENT COURSES
2011
GOURMET CLASSES KID CATERERS
Carla Simonini
DELIGHTFUL DESSERTS
Session 1...Grades 4-8
Chris Lane
Session 2...Grades 4-8
Session 1...Grades 4-8 FULL
It’s a restaurant run by kids! Learn everything it takes
Session 2...Grades 1-3 FULL
to make it in this business by creating menus,
Put on your apron and get ready for some sweet fun!
“shopping” for items, designing brochures, and best
Bake, assemble, and decorate tons of tasty treats –
of all, cooking your favorite concoctions from
cakes, pies, cookies, and fruit-layered goodies.
appetizers and salads to entrees and desserts. The
Create a memorable recipe book of all your delightful
kids are in charge and anything goes in this restaurant
desserts.
that’s “Open for business” on the last day of classes!
CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Regina Budd SENSATIONAL SUMMERTIME SMOOTHIES
Session 1…Grades 1-3 LindaBerry
Session 2…Grades 1-3 Session 1…1-3
Candy is dandy! Live the life of Charlie in a Session 2…4-8
chocolate factory – candy houses, candy jewelry, Enjoy the summertime fruits and yummy concoctions
candy art, lickable wallpaper, and Wonka fun all that you can make as a delicious breakfast, a treat,
around. snack or dessert! Healthy and comforting while
learning about fruits and vegetables and how they
grow. Finish with a cool recipe book.
BOARDWALK TREATS
Mary Ann Heck
Session 1...Grades 1-3
Session 2...Grades 4-8
Learn to make all those delicious treats you find
down at the beach like fudge, caramel popcorn, pizza,
funnel cake, ice cream and more. Create your own
recipe book, plus sand art and other boardwalk crafts.
AVAILABLE SUMMER ENRICHMENT COURSES
2011
LET’S GO CAMPING
Sandy Gehringer
Session 2… Grades 1-3
FUN & EXPLORATION Come out all you camping fanatics and experience
the great outdoors without leaving the classroom.
Here you’ll surely find a lake, firepit, tent and great
SCIENCE CLUB campsite stories. Make smores, trail mix and fishing
Jim Alton poles. Create a daily log for mom and dad while
Session 1…Grades 1-4 FULL away at camp.
Session 2…Grades 4-8
Build marshmallow bridges, create volcanoes,
perform intriguing experiments, and construct SURVIVOR!
parachutes, gliders, catapults and much more… Kathy Marcasciano
Session 1...Grades 1-3
SOFT SIDE OF SCIENCE Session 2...Grades 1-4 FULL
Judith Alton Can you and your tribe be the last to survive? Kids
Session 1… Grades 4-8 of all ages will enjoy this wild spin-off that features
Session 2… Grades 1-4 game show style competitions, physical challenges,
Learn how to make lip balm, bath salts, shell obstacle courses, races and water games. Messy,
necklaces, bubble bath balls and more while maybe...fun, definitely!
exploring the science and creation behind the
products.
HARRY POTTER ADVENTURES
Keri Cummings (Price)
SHARKS and Friends Session 1... Grades 1-3 FULL
Marita Brown Session 2…Grades 4-8
Session 2…Grades 1-4 Relive Hogworts magical world of wizardry. Come
Come join us for some shark infested fun! This class learn the secrets of this magical wizard with creating
will explore sharks and fantastic sea creatures that your own owls , brooms for Quidditch, take trips into
will include a shark tooth dig, water play day, and the dark woods. Potions and spells to cast away any
some super science related sea experiments. spider. Build a castle, design a cloak, wand and
house cups.
SEASHELLS AT THE SEASHORE
Bobbi Milne FUN WITH ORIGAMI
Session 1...Grades 1-3 Donna Omogbehin
Session 2...Grades 4-8 Session 1…Grades 4-8
Where do seashells come from? How do they get Session 2…Grades 1-3
their colors? Where do they live? Get all these It’s a boat, it’s a plane, it’s a crane… it’s Origami!
answers and more. Design your very own castle, Join this experienced teacher in learning the art of
keepsake boxes, oil bottles, picture frames and paper folding. Design and create awesome creatures
ornaments. and items. The fun never ends.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 12 DAYS DINOSAURS
Peicha Sullivan Donna Papaycik
Session 1…Grades 1-3 Session 1…1-3
Session 2…Grades 1-3 Students will take the role of paleontologists and dig
Students will be taken on a cultural journey as they for dinosaur bones, then build a model of the
visit and explore Africa, Japan, Ireland and Mexico. dinosaur. Students will learn about dinosaurs and
Each week, we will spotlight a different country with how to conduct an excavation. They will also create
literature and online resources. We will introduce a various dinosaur crafts.
healthy snack from that country and create a related
themed craft or art activity. So, pack your bags!
AVAILABLE SUMMER ENRICHMENT COURSES
2011
CAMP CRAFTS AND FUN!
Nicole Salvia
Session 2…1-3
Create summer camping crafts, sand painting,
decoupage, homemade chalk, water color ice cube
painting, duck tape crafts, t-shirts and much more
TYE DYING FUN
Claudette Miller
Session 1… 4-8
Session 2… 1-3 FULL
It’s retro fun! Learn how to tie dye and bring back
the 60’s all at one time. Learn the technique of
patterns and dying. Tie dye shirts, hats, bandanas and
more.
POTTERY
John Keiter
Session 1…Grades 1-8 FULL
Session 2…Grades 1-8 FULL
Learn the art of pottery and design personal
masterpieces as keepsakes. Students will use air dry
clay, femo or bake clay and a kiln (if working) to
create projects using clay. Students will learn about
tools, paint, glazes and finishing tools.
THE GOOD SHIP LOLLIPOP
Carolyn Oglesby
Session 1… 1-3
Session 2… 1-3
Enjoy creating crafts, reading great stories and
making goodies and yummy treats on the good ship
lollipop. Climb aboard for creative fun with all
hands on deck.
AVAILABLE SUMMER ENRICHMENT COURSES
2011
ACADEMICS
MAGICAL WORLD OF MATH
Danielle Denesevich
Session 1...Grades 1-3
Session 2...Grades 4-8
Learn how much fun math can be when you explore
math through music, nature, sports, art, and games in
everyday life and how you WILL use the math that
you learn.
STRENGTH READING & WRITING SKILLS
THROUGH FAIRY TALES
Ceil Reilly
Session 1… 1-4
This class will use fairy tales to teach children
strength reading and writing skills. Language arts
skills will be related to the children creating their
very own fairy tales having a magical time!
MOCK TRIAL
Jennifer Kirch
Session 1...Grades 4-8
Session 2...Grades 4-8
Be the judge, jury, attorney, plaintiff, defendant and
witness in a series of exciting simulated trials that are
sure to get your legal juices flowing! Active
involvement in courtroom dramas will develop
students’ ability to organize facts, ask
probing questions, interpret data and speak in public.
Innocent or guilty? You decide!
READING ROCKETS
Nicole Giacinto
Session 1 …Grades 1-3
Session 2… Grades 1-3
Blast off into learning! This is a great way for
students to have fun while enjoying exciting activities
that review language arts skills and journey beyond
to become an astro reader. Students will perform
plays, learn through play activities and partner read.
SUMMER READING BOOK CLUB
Donna Kelusak
Session 1… Grades 6-8
Session 2… Grades 6-8
Be prepared for the next grade level. Read a
mandatory novel required for CP English in
September. For grades lower than 8th you will be
prepared for the other grade levels through reading,
discussions and evaluations of novels.