NORTH PENN Community Education Program Summer Camps for Kids 2016 Lady Knights Basketball (Grades 2-8) Coaches Carangi and Womack, former Division I players and NPHS players, have elevated our program to a new levelwinning the District Championship in ‘14 and consistently qualifying for PIAA state playoffs. The camps’ focus will be on fundamentals of offense, defense and rebounding. A major emphasis will be on the importance of positive communication and enjoying basketball. Campers should bring labeled snacks and drinks. All campers receive a t-shirt! Instructors: Coaches Carangi and Womack SP12U - 6/28/16-6/30/16 NPHS Boys Gym Fee: $90 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Girls & Boys Basketball* (Grades 3-8) Interact with members of the NPHS coaching staff and players who are interested in helping and encouraging young players. Daily games and competitions “by age and ability” will integrate skills learned. Offensive and defensive drills will improve your game whether you’re a seasoned player or beginner. Campers should dress in basketball shoes, socks and t-shirt. Each camper receives a t-shirt. Campers should bring a labeled lunch, snacks and beverages. Instructor: John Conrad M-Th 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; F 9:00 AM-12:00 PM SP11U.1 - 7/11/16-7/15/16 NPHS Boys Gym Fee: $160 SP11U.2 - 7/18/16-7/22/16 NPHS Boys Gym Fee: $160 *These camps offer a 5% discount for siblings. Sibling discounts are available ONLY when registering two campers for the same camp for participating camps. Athletes at the elementary and secondary school levels will work with North Penn field hockey coaches and current players to learn the fundamentals of field hockey. Instruction and activities are designed for all skill levels. Experienced and new players are welcome! Campers will develop individual skills and team concepts of the game. Each camper will receive a t-shirt and ball. Campers should bring a snack, filled water jug, mouth guard, shin guards, stick, cleats and sneakers suitable for turf and gymnasium floor. Goggles are not required, but are recommended. Instructor: Shannon McCracken Grades 1-6 SP13U.1 - 6/27/16-7/1/16 NPHS Grass Field 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Fee: $125 Grades 7-10 SP23U.1 - 6/27/16-7/1/16 NPHS Grass Field 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Fee: $125 What’s Inside... Sports Camps1-3 Extended School Care Summer Camp 3 Aquatics4 Performing Arts Camp5 Music Performance Camp 6 Cooking for Kids7 Art Camps8-9 Odyssey of the Mind Camp 9 Summer Leadership Academy9 Lego Robotics10 Technology Camp10 Forensic Science Camp10 Ocean Exploration 10 The STEM Science Spectacular 11 3-2-1...Blast Off! The Science of Rocketry 11 Sphero Robotics Camp11 Introductory to Photography Camp 11 TV Production Camp 11 Italian Language Camp: Parliamo Italiano 11 Registration Form12 Boys Baseball* (Grades 2-10) Would you like to lean how to play the fastest game on two feet and the fastest growing sport in North America? Take the personal challenge today and learn about lacrosse! Your selfconfidence will grow along with your skills. Comprehensive instruction for all positions will be available as well as individual skills, fundamentals and team concepts are explored. The goal is that every camper, beginner or experienced, becomes a better lacrosse player while having fun playing the game. Each camper should bring cleats or sneakers, stick, mouth guard, full equipment and water bottle. Goalies must supply their own goal keeping equipment. Instructor: Rick Smith All players attending this camp receive well-rounded instruction in all areas of the game of baseball. Younger players will focus on fun activities intended to learn the proper fundamentals and to decrease the chance of injury in the sport. Older players will also focus on more intensive, higher level baseball fundamentals and skills. All players should finish the week-long camp with improved skills and a greater respect for the game. All campers will receive a t-shirt! Each camper should bring a baseball glove, hat, towel and bat. Cleats and spikes can be used. Catching equipment, helmets and bats will be provided to those who do not bring their own. Please label all equipment with the camper’s name. Water will be provided. Campers may bring their own snacks and drinks, if desired. Instructor: Kevin Manero SP16U.1 - 7/25/16-7/28/16 NPHS Band Field Fee: $125 SP10U.1 - 6/20/16-6/24/16 NPHS Baseball Complex Fee: $150 Boys Lacrosse* (Grades 3-9) 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Girls Lacrosse - Skills & Drills (Grades 3-9) This camp will offer maximum instruction on the fundamentals of girls lacrosse. It will focus on proper throwing, catching and dodging techniques as well as advanced stick handling, draws, checking, shooting and defensive footwork. It will focus on individual skill rather than team play and will be tailored to the camper’s level and their needs to foster skill and individual development. Each camper will need cleats, sneakers, stick, mouth guard, goggles, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Heather Mellow SP19U.1 - 6/20/16-6/23/16 NPHS Band Field 5:30 PM-8:00 PM Fee: $100 All-Sport Speed Camp* (Grades 6-12) NEW Local sport performance training and NPHS personnel are combining their resources to bring the North Penn Athletic Community an all sport speed development camp. This threeday camp will help athletes ages 12-18 develop fundamental sprint mechanics. Athletes from every sport will benefit from this camp. Questions about this camp should be directed to ironathletetraining@yahoo.com. Instructor: James Ward SP26U - 7/5/16-7/7/16 NPHS Track Fee: $90 9:00 AM-11:00 AM *These camps offer a 5% discount for siblings. Sibling discounts are available ONLY when registering two campers for the same camp for participating camps. 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Fast Pitch Softball* (Grades 5-10) Fielding and throwing, work at individual positions, base running skills, sliding skills, bunting and hitting skills, including slap hitting and pitching for both beginner and experienced campers. Each camper receives a camp t-shirt and a camp certificate. Players should bring a glove, spikes and sneakers, bat, water jug and a snack. Extra water will be available. Instructor: Rick Torresani SP21U.1 - 7/25/16-7/28/16 NPHS Softball Field Fee: $88 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Co-Ed Tennis* (Grades 6-8) This camp provides a fun tennis experience for first time players, or players eager to improve the fundamentals of their game. It will focus on ground strokes, volleys, and serves. Participants will develop individual skills and experience game based drills designed to teach strategy and tactics. Each camper needs to bring one unopened can of tennis balls, their own raquet, hat, sneakers, snack and filled water bottle. Extra water will be available. Instructor: Renee DiDomizio SP21U.1 (ages 10-16) 7/18/16-7/21/16 NPHS Tennis Courts 5:30 PM-7:30 PM Fee: $90 2 Co-Ed Soccer Day Camp* (Grades 1-9) Co-Ed Soccer Evening Camp (Grades 3-9) The soccer camp staff will emphasize the four basics of soccer: technique, tactics, fitness and fun. Camp staff will use the Coerver method to teach individual ball skills and provide a positive, fun learning experience. Each camper should bring a labeled snack, jug of water, shin guards, soccer shoes, ball and sneakers suitable for gym floor. All campers will receive a t-shirt! Instructor: Paul Duddy Young players will have fun and build confidence as they improve their individual skills and further their knowledge of the game of soccer. All skill levels are welcome as there is an emphasis on a supportive team ap proach for the week. Each camper should bring a labeled snack, jug of water, shin guards, soccer shoes, ball and sneakers suitable for gym floor. All campers will receive a t-shirt! Instructor: James Dehner SP20U.1 - 7/5/16-7/8/16 Walton Farm Elementary School Gym 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Fee: $77 SP27U.1 - 6/27/16-6/30/16 NPHS Boys Gym 5:30 PM-7:30 PM Fee: $75 NPSD Extended School Care Summer Camp 2016 Session I June 13*-June 17 Sun & Sand Session lI June 20-June 24 All Creatures Great & Small Session VIII Aug 1-Aug 5 It’s No Picnic Without Ants Session III June 27- July 1 Beyond the Stars Session IV July 5-July 8** America the Beautiful CAMP 20 16 Session VII July 25-July 29 Go for the Gold Session VI July 18-July 22 You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown Session V July 11-July 15 Villains vs. Heroes Ages: For children completing Kindergarten through 6th grade Locations: Bridle Path Elementary School, 200 Bridle Path Rd., Lansdale Gwyn Nor Elementary School, 139 Hancock Rd., North Wales Dates: June 13, 2016 - August 5, 2016 Times: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday Cost: $252 per session (10% sibling discount available) Registration: Begins on March 21st from 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm and thereafter, on Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, at the Educational Services Center, 401 E. Hancock St., Lansdale. *The first day of camp is subject to change based on extensions in the North Penn School District calendar. **There will be no camp on Monday, July 4, 2016. A non-refundable deposit of $50 per session, per child will be required at the time of registration. The weekly fee is $252. The balance due will be required one week prior to your child’s attendance at camp. All required forms must be returned to the North Penn Extended School Care Office, no later than April 19th. For more information, please call the Extended School Care Office at 215-853-1039 or visit us online at www.npenn.org. The North Penn Extended School Care Program is an equal opportunity child care provider. Aquatics Lessons are held in the NPHS Pool, located at 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale. Children are required to be at least five years of age and at least 45 inches in height. Former participants should bring a copy of their most recent progress sheet to the first class. The program is taught by experienced NP instructors. Teacher-student ratio is approximately 1:5. Participants must be members of the Community Aquatic Program. Lessons are $39.00 In-Person registration is on June 1 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM in NPHS Pool Lobby Pre Beginner Summer membership for the Community Aquatic Program is $10/person for NEW participants. rhythmical bobbing and Membership entitles each person to one free admission to either the Tuesday or Thursday night exhaling; back and prone recreation or fitness swims. Medical cards must be submitted to pool office before participation in float plus turn (unassisted); programs. Visit www.npenn.org/aquatics and click “How to Join the Pool” for medical cards. flutter kick; back and prone (20 ft with kick board) Beginner glide/kick; back glide/kick/ overarm stroke breathing to side; change of direction Beginner I glide/kick 25 ft; sit dive, over arm stroke 50 ft; bilateral breathing pattern Beginner II stand dive, over arm stroke 50 yd; bilateral breathing pattern; backstroke 30 ft Adv. Beginner continued skill development – elementary backstroke Intermediate I&II continued still development; sidestroke; breaststroke Adv. Swimmer continued skill development; endurance Aquatics Registration Checks payable to: North Penn Community Aquatic Program and should be mailed to: NPCAP, North Penn High School, Attention: Rhonda Diliberto, 1340 Valley Forge Rd., Lansdale, PA 19446. $ First Name Last Name Age Course/Level Start date Course fee/Member fee $ First Name Last Name Age Course/Level Start date Course fee/Member fee $ Street Address Town Zip Total Due Phone numberEmail Address Performing Arts Camp For over 30 years, directors Will and Suzy Liegel have been offering year-round classes, touring children’s choirs, traveling children’s theatre and young performer’s shows in addition to its dynamic, professional and fun, carefully planned, creative camp for students with an interest in the performing arts and related fields. Camp features small age divided classes for half- or full-day opportunities. The accent is on building self-confi dence, taking “safe risks” and building teams all while polishing skills in the stage and screen arts. Staff members come from the finest university arts programs and bring their experience, training and boundless enthusiasm to camp every day. Creative music, drama and dance training in the mornings, and 25 elective offerings every afternoon, makes every day an adventure. Afternoon offerings include: video production, stage combat, costuming, improvisation, various dance styles, tech theatre, clowning, music composition, puppetry, theatre history, acting styles and so much more. New this summer is stage production for older campers to span a few classes and then produce a full one-act musical show! Campers in grades 1-9 meet each morning for warm ups, games, special guests and more. Snack time, intermission extras, lunch and recreation times break up the day and give campers and staff a real chance to connect - which brings our campers back year after year. Camp theme days might include Color Day, Disney Day, Pirate Day or Circus Day with special costumes, competitions and activities. The end of camp closes with a demo-performance night for family and friends. Students in grades 10-12 may be interested in the T&K high school Apprentice Program. Added to daily advanced activities is a field trip to NYC, Talent Showcases, Night of One Acts and specially designed performance, tech, or theatre education study tracks make their summer extra special. They become respected mentors for younger campers and build their own leadership resume for future activities. For information, please call the NPSD Community Eduction Office at 215-853-1028/1029, or the directors at T&K at 215-8589528. Checks should be payable to “On Stage & Off.” Mail registration form and check to the Community Education Office, located at 401 E. Hancock St., Lansdale, PA 19446. Confirmation will be given for each camp participant by “On Stage & Off” with “Enjoy Camp” full materials sent just prior to camp. Ask for a 12-page pictorial brochure to be sent. Instructor: Theater & Kids Staffers Please Note: There is an 8:00 AM drop-off opportunity and a 10% discount for siblings. There is also a $25 discount for early registration if received by April 15. Free lunches and snacks are available to all campers through a district wide summer program. Please send the deposit of $100 per child, per session with your registration). Performing Arts Camp Registration AR17U.1 Morning Only - 9:00 AM-12:30 PM AR17U.2 Full-Day - 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 6/27/16-7/15/16 No Camp 7/4/16 North Wales Elementary School Gym Fee: $460 Morning / $820 Full-Day AR17U.3 Morning Only - 9:00 AM-12:30 PM AR17U.4 Full-Day - 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 7/18/16-8/5/16 North Wales Elementary School, Gym Fee: $460 Morning / $820 Full-Day Yes, my child will attend AR17U.1 Morning Yes, my child will attend AR17U.2 Full-Day Yes, my child will attend AR17U.3 Morning Yes, my child will attend AR17U.4 Full-Day Yes, my child will attend AR17U.5 Morning Yes, my child will attend AR17U.6 Full-Day $100 deposit is needed for each child per session. $25 discount if registered before April 15, 2016. Yes, a sibling is attending. This child is eligible for a 10% discount since full tuition is paid for first child. Camper’s Name AR17U.5 Morning Only - 9:00 AM-12:30 PM AR17U.6 Full-Day - 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 6/27/16-8/5/16 No Camp 7/4/16 North Wales Elementary School, Gym Fee: $820 Morning / $1,460 Full-Day Grade Sept. 2016 Male Female Address 5 City State Phone Total Deposit $ Remaining balance $ For more information, please call the Community Education Office at 215-853-1028/1029, or the camp directors at 215-858-9528. Mail registration form and check made out to “On Stage and Off” to: North Penn School District, Community Education Office, 401 E. Hancock St., Lansdale, PA 19446. MU PERFORMANCE I S C C AMP At the conclusion of camp, students will perform a concert on July 28. The time of the concert will be provided once camp begins. The camp runs four weeks, Monday–Thursday, from July 5 - July 28. Instructor: NPSD Music Department Please note: students are expected to remain on the school premises until classes are dismissed. Prompt pick-up of students each day is required. Late enrollment accepted only when space permits. Elementary Beginning Band (Grade 4) Students who will be finishing 4th grade this year or are new to band and just started playing their instrument this year should enroll in this course. The fundamentals of ensemble playing will be taught. Individual techniques will be taught through an additional 30-minute group lesson per week. Elementary Beginning String Ensemble (Grades 3-4) Students presently in grades 3 and 4, or without previous string ensemble experience, but who have had school instrumental lessons, may enroll. The Beginning Ensemble will reinforce foundational skills and build ensemble technique. Sectionals will be scheduled Monday - Thursday) MU10U - 7/5/16-7/28/16 Inglewood Elementary School Gym 8:00 AM-8:45 AM Beginner Lessons 8:45 AM-9:15 AM Group Lesson 1 day/week Fee: $110 MU14U - 7/5/16-7/28/16 Inglewood Elementary School Gym 10:15 AM-11:00 AM 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Sectionals Fee: $110 Intermediate Band/Beginning Jazz Band (Grades 5-6) This course is designed for students that will finish 5th or 6th grade this year and have played for at least two full years. Intermediate Jazz Band is also available for students who wish to meet for an additional hour each day. Jazz band instrumentation is limited to the following: saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drums, guitar, piano and bass. Individual techniques will be taught through an additional 30-minute group lesson per week. Intermediate String Ensemble (Grades 5-7) Students presently in grades 5, 6 and 7 with ensemble experience may enroll. This class will give students continuing experience in ensemble work. The music will be selected to continue advancing techniques and further student progress. MU11U - 7/5/16-7/28/16 Inglewood Elementary School, Gym 9:15 AM-10:15 AM Beginning Jazz (begins 7/6/16) 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Concert 11:30 AM -12:00 PM Intermediate Group Lesson 1 day/week Fee: $110 Middle School Band/Jazz Band (Grades 7-9) Students who finish grades 7- 9 this year and have 4+ years of instrumental experience should enroll in this course. Jazz Band is available to any student that plays saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drum, guitar, piano and bass. Individual techniques will be taught through an additional 30-minute group lesson per week. MU13U - 7/5/16-7/28/16 Inglewood Elementary School, Gym 8:00 AM-8:45 AM Students not in Jazz Band Group Lesson 1 day/week 9:15-10:15 AM Concert Band 10:30-11:30 AMJazz Band: (begins 7/6/16) 11:30 AM-12:00 PM Students in Jazz Band Group Lesson 1 day/week Fee: $110 MU15U - 7/5/16-7/28/16 Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Where: Inglewood Elementary School, Gym Fee: $110 Suzuki Classes (Grades K-2) Any K-2 student who has previously been enrolled in a Suzuki class may enroll. Small group classes will be assigned by the instructor according to the ability of the student. Suzuki classes will meet twice weekly and will be 30 minutes in duration. Each student will be contacted by NPSD staff prior to the start of camps with his or her lesson day/time. Please indicate your student’s experience on the enrollment form by including which group of song(s) in their repertoire that have been completed: Group 1: Twinkle ~ Lightly Row ~ Song of the Wind ~ Go Tell Aunt Rhody ~ O Come Little Children Group 2: May Song ~ Long, Long Ago ~ Allegro ~ Perpetual Motion ~ Allegretto ~ Andantino ~ Etude Group 3: Minuet 1, Minuet 2 or Minuet 3 ~ Happy Farmer ~ Gavotte ~ Book 2+ 6 MU16U - Camp Dates: 7/5/16-7/28/16 Inglewood Elementary School Gym Time: 8:00 AM-9:30 AM (30 minutes/2 days/week), Time TBD Fee: $63 Cooking for Kids* Please be aware that some of the ingredients used in these classes may contain traces of peanuts, peanut oils, tree nuts, egg or other food allergens. Each camper will receive a chef’s hat (toque), apron, recipe booklet and certificate of completion. Instructor: Kitchen Wizards EA24U.1 Let’s Celebrate the Summer Olympics (Grades 2-7) - NEW We will prepare favorite recipes from some of our US Olympians and some of their most esteemed international competitors. Find out which food wins the gold medal! There will be a materials fee of $60 payable to the instructor the first day of class. 6/20/16-6/23/16 NPHS Room F131 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Fee: $90 EA23U.1 Eat Like the Presidents! (Grades 3-8) NEW During this camp, we will VOTE on our favorite past/current president, based on their favorite foods! There will be NO talk of Republicans or Democrats, only discussions of brownies and chili and barbecued chicken, all recipes that were favorites of past families of the White House. There will be a $60 materials fee payable to the instructor the first day of camp. 6/27/16-6/30/16NPHS Room F131 9:30 AM-11:30 AMFee: $90 EA21U.1 Fruits and Vegetables - You Won’t Believe What You Can Do With Them Now (Grades 1-5) NEW Your fruits and vegetables have never tasted so good. Learn how to make delicious smoothies, pies, zucchini squash noodles and much more. There will be a materials fee of $45 payable to the instructor the first day of class. 7/5/16-7/7/16NPHS Room F131 9:30 AM-11:30 AMFee: $68 EA10U.1 Chocolate, Chocolate, and More Chocolate (Grades 2-6) Are you a fan of chocolate? We are, too! Learn how to make many different chocolate-based recipes. Lots of goodies to share at home. There will be a materials fee of $60 payable to the instructor the first day of class. 7/11/16-7/14/16NPHS Room F1319:30 AM-11:30 AMFee: $90 EA20U.1 Budding Bakers (Age 4-Grade 2) Your Budding Baker will learn the basics of creating some of their favorite baked goods - muffins, cupcakes, brownies and more. There will be a materials fee of $60 payable to the instructor the first day of class. 7/18/16-7/21/16NPHS Room F131 9:30 AM-11:30 AMFee: $90 EA19U.1 Chocolate, Chocolate, and More Chocolate - Take it to the Next Level - Part II (Grades 5-9) NEW Continue with your love of chocolate - in part II of our popular Chocolate, Chocolate and More Chocolate summer camp. New recipes and techniques will be offered. There will be a materials fee of $60 payable to the instructor the first day of class. 7/25/20-7/28/16NPHS Room F131 9:30 AM-11:30 AMFee: $90 The North Penn School District Community Education Program (CEP) offers a variety of learning and recreational experiences for people of all ages during its fall, spring and summer terms. For more information, call the Office of School and Community Engagement at 215-853-1028/1029 or email malleypa@npenn.org or beigelg@npenn.org. The NPSD’s Board of School Directors believes public school facilities should be used extensively by the citizens who pay for them. Support for the CEP demonstrates that school directors and administrators are committed to community use of school facilities. When filling out the registration form, please use the summer codes and the camp name. The Course Code for each camp can be found on the description page of each camp throughout the brochure. Confirmation will be sent via email only. Sibling Discounts are available ONLY when registering two campers for the same camp where applicable. Please print clearly so that your email confirmation is sent to the correct address. Register online at www.northpenncep.org. If a camper finds it necessary to cancel, a refund will be given up to one week prior to the first day of camp (with a non-refundable $20). No refund will be given after that point. For more information, please contact the NPSD Community Education Office. Summer camps are held at: Inglewood Elementary School Pennbrook Middle School North Penn High School North Wales Elementary School Walton Farm Elementary School 1313 Allentown Road; Lansdale, PA 19446 1201 North Wales Road; North Wales, PA 19454 1340 Valley Forge Road; Lansdale, PA 19446 201 Summit Street; North Wales, PA 19454 1610 Allentown Road; Lansdale, PA 19446 NORTH PENN Community Education Program Art Camps Multimedia Art (Grades 1-7) Drawing Camp I Enrich your summer and experiment with a variety of art materials including different paints, printing ink, pencils, pastels, and more. New projects are offered each summer. Projects A will be offered weeks 1 and 3. Projects B will be offered weeks 2 and 4. Come and join us this summer. Students should bring a snack and drink to class. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance Enhance your creativity and drawing skills this summer. Fundamentals of drawing will be taught, including light and shadow, perspective and composition. New subject matter (objects to draw) will be offered each year. All materials are included in the camp fee. Students should bring a snack and drink. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance Projects A AR10U.1 - 7/5/16-7/7/16 NPHS Room J18 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Fee: $107 Projects B AR10U.2 - 7/11/16-7/14/16 NPHS Room J18 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Fee: $107 Grades 1-5 AR11U.1 - 7/5/16-7/7/16 NPHS Room J7 Fee: $107 AR10U.3 - 7/18/16-7/21/16 NPHS Room J18 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Fee: $107 AR10U.4 - 7/25/16-7/28/16 NPHS Room J18 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Fee: $107 Cartoon Universe (Grades 4-10) - NEW Draw fantasy art in space. From Star Trek® to Star Wars®, draw your favorite sci-fi characters and invent a few of your own. Bring to life robots, aliens, and fantastic creatures in spaceships, futuristic cities, or planetary landscapes. Draw a brief comic in your own cartoon universe. Students should bring a snack and drink. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance AR23U - 7/5/16-7/7/16 NPHS Room J6 Fee: $107 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Mini Comics Boot Camp (Grades 2-7) Write and draw your own mini comic in any style from Marvel to Manga. Your comic will be photocopied so you can share your publication. Please bring a snack and drink to class. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance AR26U.2 - 7/18/16-7/21/16 NPHS Room J6 Fee: $107 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Drawing Together (Ages 3-Grade 1) - NEW For young children and their parent or adult caregiver - this camp is for you. Learn to draw along with your child using basic shapes. Bond together while drawing cartoons using pencils and crayons. Please bring a snack and drink. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance AR28U - 7/11/16-7/14/16 NPHS Room J6 Fee: $107 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Grades 6-12 AR11U.2 - 7/18/16-7/21/16 NPHS Room J7 Fee: $107 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Drawing Camp II Fundamentals of drawing will continue as you incorporate pastels and pen/ink mediums to create still life and wildlife drawings. All materials are included in the camp fee. Students should bring a snack and drink. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance Grades 1-5 AR29UU.1 - 7/11/16-7/14/16 NPHS Room J7 Fee: $107 Grades 6-12 AR29U.2 - 7/25/16-7/28/16 NPHS Room J7 Fee: $107 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Go Figure (Grades 3-8) Draw figures in proportion using posable action figures and toys. Great starter class for future cartoonists, illustrators, animators, and artists who want to draw people and animals that look real. Please bring a snack and drink. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance AR24U - 7/25/16-7/28/16 NPHS Room J6 Fee: $107 8 9:00 AM-12:00 PM *These camps offer a 5% discount for siblings. Sibling discounts are available ONLY when registering two campers for the same camp for participating camps. Summer Leadership Academy Your Adventure Begins (Grades 8-12) Kiln Krafts for Kids* (Grades 1-12) In this fun and exciting class students will explore different aspects of glass art and ceramics. You’ll make cool glass fusing projects where you will experiment with texture and color. Glass fusing is a fun, colorful, easy way to express your inner artist. No two pieces are the same and every piece has beauty. You’ll design, paint and glaze bisque ceramic projects. A $65 materials fee will be payable to the instructor the first day of camp. Instructor: Leanne Purkis AR22U.1 - 6/27/16-6/30/16 NPHS Room J12 9:00 AM-11:30 AM Fee: $70 For those who wish to attend Kiln Krafts for Kids and Krafts for Kids, a supervised lunch will be available Monday-Thursday from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. Campers should bring a bagged lunch. Please check supervised lunch on regisration form. SE14U - 7/11/16-7/15/16 NPHS Fee: $174 Krafts for Kids* (Grades 1-12) Join us for this fun camp where we explore different forms of arts and crafts. You will do some projects that involve recycled supplies, create a new project every day and have a good time doing it! A $50 materials fee per child is due to the instructor on the first day of class. Instructor: Leanne Purkis AR20U.1 - 6/27/16-6/30/16 NPHS Room J12 Fee: $70 Schedule of Events: July 11: 7:30 AM-4:30 PM NPHS Team Building Challenges and Sports Activities July 12: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM Joint Base McGuire/Dix Lakehurst Confidence Course 12:30 PM-3:00 PM July 13: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM Guppy Gulch Water Park Odyssey of the Mind (OotM) provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from Kindergarten through college. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to Grades 1-6 presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. OotM teaches students how to think divergently through open-ended problems that appeal to a wide range of interests. Students solve these problems by writing skits, sewing costumes, making props and, depending on the problem choice, building vehicles, technical elements or balsa wood structures. OotM Camp is designed for students who would like to find out about North Penn’s OotM program or those who participated in the program and want to learn more. Campers will be coached by knowledgeable adults and older students who will share their expertise in various areas including problem solving, improvisation, team building and construction. No prior experience with OotM is required to attend camp. Campers should bring a water bottle and lunch. Instructor: Joanne Wiernusz SE25U - 7/25/16-7/28/16 Inglewood Gym 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Fee $100 Looking to add some spice to your summer vacation? Want to experience high tech simulators, laser tag, swing over obstacles and lead your team to success? Look no further! Challenge yourself with Summer Leadership Academy presented by the NPHS Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). Open to all students grades 8-12. Students do not need to be a member of the JROTC program to participate. Some events are physically challenging and any student may decline partaking. July 14: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM McGuire Air Force Base Obstacle Course/Leadership Reaction/Water Slide Pool July 15: 7:30 AM-1:00 PM TBD Indoor Laser Tag No other summer program offers so many activities, including a trip to McGuire Air Force Base, hi-tech training, simulators, group fitness, interactive challenge games and activities and Guppy Gulch Water Park. 9 Cost of camp includes two t-shirts, baseball cap, morning snack, lunch, administration, transportation and activities. Please indicate t-shirt size on form. Campers should bring their own beverages. For more information, contact Mark Miller or Dee Sullivan, NPHS Air Force JROTC at 215-853-1327 or sullivdd@npenn.org. Campers should bring beverages. Instructor: Dee Sullivan Lego® Robotics Are you ready to have the best week of summer? Look no further because these courses are taught by a NPSD certified K-12 Engineering Technology Education teacher with more than 11 years of Lego robotics experience. Students should bring lunch, snacks and drinks to camp. On Wednesday, students will have a pizza party, courtesy of the camp. Please attend the family and friends demonstration hour on 6/23 and 6/30 at 3 PM to find out what went on all week! A materials fee of $10 should be paid to the instructor the first day of camp. Instructor: Dr. Michael Voicheck Technology Camp* (Grades 6-8) Welcome to the North Penn Technology Camp, where students will explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Technology Camp will have fun, exciting and challenging activities to feed your child’s interest. Topics may include engineering, mathematics, coding, architecture, chemistry, biology, ecology and more. We will utilize fun learning activities and frequent play or socialization breaks to strike a balance between academics, summer fun and promote lifelong learning. While camp is fun, it is grounded in PA standards based curriculum developed to ensure real life application of skills learned. New materials are covered each summer. Students need to bring a labeled lunch, snacks and drinks. Instructor: Glenn Jayne SE12U - 7/5/16-7/8/16 NPHS H6 Fee: $200 Exploring Robotics Beginner (Grades 6-8) The beginner course in robotics focuses on teaching students real world problem-solving with an intensely focused and extremely hands-on approach to engineering, math and technology, all mixed with the fun of Legos®. Working in small teams, students will learn about the sensors, motors and fun features of Lego® Robotics through design challenges which increase in difficulty as the week goes on. SE10U.1 - 6/20/16-6/24/16 NPHS H8/H14 8:30 AM-3:30 PM (M-TH) 8:30 AM-11:30 AM (F) Fee: $242 Advanced Explorations in Robotics (Grades 7-9) The advanced course uses a hands on approach to engineering and technology, the camp staff will mix in the fun of Lego robotics, advanced programming and problem solving to create robots that do more than talk, move and grab. By attending the advanced session of the camp, students will work in pairs through difficult design challenges and many open ended problems. Course Pre-Requisite: Student must have attended Lego Beginner Robotics through North Penn. SE10U.2 - 6/27/16-7/1/16 NPHS H8/H14 8:30 AM-3:30 PM (M-TH) 8:30 AM-11:30 AM (F) Fee: $242 8:30 AM-3:30 PM (T-TH) 8:30 AM-11:30 AM (F) Forensic Science Camp (Grades 6-9) Interested in a good mystery? Love watching crime shows on TV? Come be a part of the action and get behind-the-scenes experience on how crime scene investigators catch their criminals! During camp, students will submerge themselves in the field of forensic science through hands-on activities that investigate evidence obtained from fingerprinting, autopsies, blood splatter patterns, etc. The camp is designed to reinforce the importance of teamwork as well as to encourage students to make detailed observations, analyze key evidence and utilize their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. A materials fee of $20 should be paid to the instructor the first day of camp. Students need to bring a labeled lunch, snacks and drinks except on 6/23 when there will be a pizza party. Each camper receives a t-shirt. Instructor: Katie Curley SE18U - 6/20/16-6/23/16 NPHS C106 Fee: $210 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Ocean Exploration (Grades 7-9) - NEW Receive an introduction to oceanography and marine biology in this camp. Campers will be engaged in a series of laboratory experiments and activities designed to teach the basic concepts of oceanography, marine chemistry, marine ecology and marine biology. Some of the activities include modeling ocean currents, designing their own hydrometers, making their own ocean salt designed to raise sea monkeys and dissecting various marine organisms. Each day will end with a spotlight on exotic and interesting marine organisms. Campers will learn about marine organisms that are so smart they can be taught to solve a rubix cube, or strike with amazing force. The concepts taught over the four days will not only give the campers a better idea of our blue planet, but will also give them a leg up in any future science classes they may take. Students should bring a labeled lunch, snacks and drinks. Instructor: Daniel Krueger SE19U - 6/20/16-6/23/16 NPHS C16 Fee: $270 10 9:00 AM-3:00 PM The STEM Science Spectacular (Grades 4-8) - NEW The Science Olympics are here! Want to see if you can sink a ship using a hand-made catapult? Think you can build a spaghetti and gum drop tower that could hold up a basketball? How about a mousetrap powered car that can go the farthest? Interested in playing hovercraft bowling? Explore all of these engineering activities and more while learning about concepts in physics, chemistry and biology. Friendly competitions with prizes will be a part of each day. A materials fee of $20 will be paid to the instructor the first day of camp. Students should bring a labeled lunch, snacks and drinks except on 7/14, when we will have a pizza party. Each camper receives a t-shirt. SE20U - 7/11/16-7/14/16 NPHS C039 Fee: $210 SE21U - 7/11/16-7/14/16 NPHS C039 Fee: $210 Introductory to Photography Camp (Grades 8-12) This Introductory to Photography camp is designed for digital camera users. It teaches the student to use the camera as a creative tool for photographing various subjects such as people, sports, landscape, flowers, travel etc. The camp combines both classroom and hands-on photography. The students get their photos critiqued on a daily basis. A one-hour night photography field trip to Trinity Lutheran Church on Main Street, Lansdale during the magic hour of dusk is also included. The students require either a point-and-shoot (all in one camera) or a digital camera with interchangeable lenses. A tripod is desired but not mandatory. Parents are also welcome to sign up for this class. Instructor: Lou Liguori Girls Only 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Instructor: Katie Curley SE26U - 7/25/16-7/28/16 NPHS J13 Fee: $125 Boys Only 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Instructor: Christopher Young 3-2-1...Blast Off! The Science of Rocketry (Grades 5-8) - NEW Houston, we are GO for a fun summer camp! Learn about the history and science of the worlds most exciting machine…rockets! Participants will learn about historical milestones in science and explore the science of rocketry with hands-on activities. Campers will construct different types of rockets (air, water, and solid propellant) every day to keep and take home. The instructor is a Senior member of the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) and has mentored teams in the Team America Rocketry Competition (TARC) and all NAR safety guidelines will be discussed and followed. Highlights of the camp will include the building, design, and launch of their own model rocket and a demonstration of high-powered model rockets. A materials fee of $20 should be paid to the instructor the first day of camp. Students need to bring a labeled lunch, snacks and drinks except 7/21, when there will be a Lunch and Launch (pizza picnic) outside with our model rocket launches (parents invited)! Each camper receives a t-shirt. Instructor: Christopher Young SE22U - 7/18/16-7/21/16 NPHS C039 Fee: $210 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Sphero Robotics Camp (Grades 5-7) - NEW This beginner’s camp focuses on teaching students real world problem-solving skills through a hands-on approach to Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) while using Sphero® robots. Working in small groups, students will learn how to program the Sphero robots while working their way through design challenges. By weeks end, the goal is to create a program that will allow the robot to traverse an obstacle course created by the instructor. Students need to bring a labeled lunch, snacks and drinks. Instructor: Nick Lorenzo SE23U - 7/11/16-7/15/16 Pennbrook Middle School Room 57 Fee: $250 8:30 AM-3:30 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM TV Production Camp (Grades 6-9) Ever wonder how the TV news shows are produced? Think this might be the career field for you? Learn all about TV news including how to write, shoot and edit. Campers will even produce a news show that will air on North Penn Television (Comcast channel 28 and Verizon FIOS 29) to show family and friends. Students should bring a labeled snack and drink to camp. For those campers who have taken this camp in previous years, 50% of the material taught will be new each year. Instructor: Robert Gillmer SE13U - 7/25/16-7/28/16 NPHS TV Studio Fee: $105 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Italian Language Camp: Parliamo Italiano (Grades 2-6) Join us for a fantastic summer camp experi ence. Learn the Italian language and culture in a fun setting. This fast paced camp is taught by a native speaker. Hearing the lan guage each day and being challenged to speak it during various activities make this the best way to learn a language! Your child will be immersed in language, cultural/historical insights, sports and crafts. Additionally, any respectable Italian class has to include food, so daily Italian snacks will be enjoyed. Students will receive a workbook, pictures of the week and a certificate of completion. A $20 material fee will be made payable to the instructor the first day of class. Instructor: Francesca Calabretta LA11U - 6/20/16-6/23/16 NPHS, F139 Fee: $99 9:00 AM-12:00 PM *These camps offer a 5% discount for siblings. Sibling discounts are available ONLY when registering two campers for the same camp for 11 participating camps. Complete the registration form below or ONLINE at www.northpenncep.org! Checks should be payable to; North Penn School Community Education and mailed, along with this form, to Community Education Program, 401 E. Hancock St., Lansdale, PA 19446. Camper Information Participant #1 Grade in Sept. 2016 Course Code Age as of 6/1/16 Instrument Gender M F Birthdate T-Shirt size Cost $ Please indicate which song(s) your child has completed: __Twinkle __Lightly Row __Song of the Wind __Go Tell Aunt Rhody __O Come Little Children __May Song __Long, Long Ago __Allegro __Perpetual Motion __Allegretto __Andantino __Etude __Minuet 1, 2 or 3 __Happy Farmer __Gavotte __Book 2+ My child will remain at camp for lunch between __Kiln Kraft Participant #2 Grade in Sept. 2016 Course Code Age as of 6/1/16 Instrument Gender M F Birthdate T-Shirt size Cost $ Please indicate which song(s) your child has completed: __Twinkle __Lightly Row __Song of the Wind __Go Tell Aunt Rhody __O Come Little Children __May Song __Long, Long Ago __Allegro __Perpetual Motion __Allegretto __Andantino __Etude __Minuet 1, 2 or 3 __Happy Farmer __Gavotte __Book 2+ My child will remain at camp for lunch between __Kiln Kraft Participant #3 Grade in Sept. 2016 Course Code Age as of 6/1/16 Instrument Gender M F Birthdate T-Shirt size Cost $ Please indicate which song(s) your child has completed: __Twinkle __Lightly Row __Song of the Wind __Go Tell Aunt Rhody __O Come Little Children __May Song __Long, Long Ago __Allegro __Perpetual Motion __Allegretto __Andantino __Etude __Minuet 1, 2 or 3 __Happy Farmer __Gavotte __Book 2+ My child will remain at camp for lunch between __Kiln Kraft Parent Information Parent Name Home Phone Cell Phone AddressEmail Payment Information - Return checks are subject to a $30 Return Check Fee. I am paying by: __Cash __Check __Visa __MasterCard Credit Card # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Expiration: _ _/_ _ Security Code _ _ _Total $ I/We, the undersigned parent(s) or guardian(s) of the participants above acknowledge that I/We have been informed that serious injury, including catastrophic injuries, paralysis, or even death can result from accidents during any of the NPSD Summer Camps. I/We hereby release the NPSD and its employees, agents, or servants from any and all causes of action and claims for injury or damage arising out of participation of the above named individual in any of the NPSD Summer Camps. I/We hereby acknowledge that said participant has medical insurance coverage through the provider below. Photographs may be taken during camp. To opt out of photographs, email andreykm@npenn.org to complete a Publicity Refusal Form. 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