St. Albans School
2015 Summer
Programs
June 8–August 21
St. Albans School
2015 Summer
Programs
June 8–August 21
Sports Camps:
June 8–August 14
Summer School:
June 22–July 31
Breakout Lacrosse:
June 8–June 12
Capital Fencing Academy at St. Albans:
August 3-7
Headfirst Camps at St. Albans:
June 15–August 21
i2 Camp at St. Albans:
June 29–July 24
No classes/camps/before or after care
on Friday, July 3
Table of Contents
Summer at St. Albans....................................................... 1
Summer School General Information......................3
Academic Course/Grade Level Matrix....................4
Lower School Course Descriptions..........................5
Middle School Course Descriptions.........................8
Upper School Course Descriptions......................... 11
Schedule Overview......................................................... 16
Sports Camps General Information....................... 18
Sports Camps..................................................................... 19
Partner Camps.................................................................. 26
Before and After Care Programs.............................31
General Information.........................................................31
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Summer at St. Albans
l Nearly half a century of providing area and out-of-town youth and teens with top-notch summer scholastics and
sport. l Helping our participants get stronger in the classroom, on the field, and within themselves. l We’d love
for your son or daughter to be part of this legacy, wouldn’t you?
Summer School
Summer Camps
Our summer school faculty is comprised
of superb teachers from area schools who
loyally return year after year, with a substantial number of them holding advanced
degrees in their subject areas. While some
students use our summer courses to review
past work, others use them to prepare for
the future. In either case, they benefit from
a diverse selection of courses, small classes,
dedicated teachers, first-rate facilities, and
a supportive environment. This year, we are
proud to announce a few great additions to
our 2015 summer curriculum: for Lower
School, we have added Art Explorations and
Music & Movement; for Middle and Upper
Schools, there’s Biotechnology; and Marine
Biology & Oceanography and Psychology for
the Upper School.
St. Albans continues to create the best summer
camp experience in the area! This summer,
St. Albans varsity head coaches will offer
swimming, football, golf, and rowing camps.
New to St. Albans’ offerings this year will be
a baseball camp and a week of kayaking. We
have also entered into a partnership with the
Capital F
­ encing Academy to bring fencing
classes to St. Albans for the first time. As in
years past, St. Albans will also partner with
Headfirst Camps, which will offer Science
& Engineering (featuring LEGO®), multisport, soccer, basketball, and travel camps
for children entering Kindergarten through
7th grade, as well i2 Camp, which broadens
middle schoolers’ exposure to STEM with a
wide variety of innovative courses not seen in
traditional middle school education.
Learn more at our Summer Programs Open House • Sunday, March 8, 1 ‑ 4 pm @ St. Albans School
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Combining Academics, Arts, and Athletics
Additional Offerings
▪▪ Before and after care. See page 31 for details.
Full- and half-day campers take advantage of the wonderful array of
offerings available through our Summer Programs. Some boys and girls
spend part of the day in the classroom and the rest at sports camps;
others spend the full day developing diverse athletic skills.
▪▪ “Combo-Camp” discount available to all
campers who select different morning and
afternoon sports camps during the same week.
▪▪ A daily “cool down” in the St. Albans
indoor pool for all full-day campers. This
hour provides the children with free time
under the supervision of trained lifeguards.
▪▪ Water, fruit, and/or popsicles are provided
during the day to ­campers by certain sports camps.
“We were thrilled with both camps
this summer and the ease of
transition between camps midday.”
Meet the Directors
KARIM NAJDI
Director of Summer Programs
This is Karim’s 10th year as
the Summer Programs Director; he is also Director of the
Tennis Club and the Head
Varsity Tennis Coach.
TO M CA R R O L L
Director of Summer School
Tom is the Chairman of
the Science Department at
St. Albans and teaches AP
Biology. This is his second
year as the Director of the
Summer School.
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Summer School General Information
St. Albans Summer School offers academics for students in 1st through 12th grades. Courses
are offered in 2-, 3-, or 6-week sessions and last from one to three hours, depending on the
course, so please be mindful as you look at scheduling. Course descriptions appear in the
­following pages. Find general information that pertains to all Summer School courses below.
Lunch
Inclement Weather Policy
Students who will be on campus much of the day
must bring their own lunch. Summer School staff will
direct them to appropriate locations to eat and rest
before afternoon classes. If there are students going
to a St. Albans afternoon sports camp, a staff member
will escort them to the Martin Gym to meet with a
counselor from that camp, and they will eat then.
Should there be extreme heat or dangerous
weather (rain, lightning), no students will be
allowed to wait outside at Senior Circle, and will
be moved indoors. Staff will be present outside
(if not hazardous to them) in order to facilitate
pick up in a safe manner.
▪▪ St. Albans does not serve lunch to students or
have a snack bar where they can purchase food.
Other Information
▪▪ If your son/daughter finishes class at 12:00 p.m.
and has no other activities on campus, it is
expected that he or she will leave campus at that
time and not eat lunch at school.
Drop Off
▪▪ Students arriving for St. Albans Before Care
should be dropped off at Grant Meadow between
7:30–8:30 a.m.
▪▪ All other students should be dropped off at
Senior Circle.
Pick Up
Summer School Office (202-537-6576)
Monday–Friday 8:00 am–3:15 pm
Summer School Open House
Thursday, June 18 10:00 am–1:00 pm
St. Albans Bookstore (202-537-6422)
Thursday, June 18 10:00 am–1:00 pm
June 22–June 26 8:00 am–3:00 pm
The bookstore accepts only cash or check. Checks
should be made payable to St. Albans Bookstore.
Credit and debit cards are not accepted.
Summer School Library Hours
Daily 8:00 am–12:00 pm
The Library is open to any student enrolled in a
Summer School class.
▪▪ Students enrolled in St. Albans After Care should
be picked up from the Activities Building no later
than 6:00 p.m.
▪▪ All other students should be picked up at
Senior Circle.
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Academic Course/Grade Level Matrix
Quickly find the courses that are available for your student’s grade level.
GRADE LEVEL
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ARTS COURSES
Art Explorations (p. 6)
Music & Movement: “Folkmania” (p. 6)
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Chinese I (pp. 10, 14)
Chinese II (pp. 10, 14)
Chinese III (p. 14)
French I (pp. 10, 14)
French II (p. 14)
French III (p. 14)
Latin I (pp. 10, 14)
Latin II (p. 15)
Latin III (p. 15)
Spanish I (p. 10, 15)
Spanish II (p. 15)
Spanish III (p. 15)
Biology (p. 12)
Biotechnology (p. 10, 13)
Chemistry (p. 13)
Marine Biology & Oceanography (p. 13)
Physics (p. 13)
Psychology (p. 13)
Summer Science Fair (p. 6)
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TECHNOLOGY
Robotics & Digital Animation (p. 7)
Robotics II (p. 7)
Web Design and Multimedia (p. 10)
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STEM
STEM programming for Middle School provided by our partner, i2 camp. See page 30 if interested.
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Algebra I (pp. 9, 12)
Algebra II (p. 12)
Calculus (p. 12)
Geometry (p. 12)
Math (pp. 6, 9)
Pre-Algebra (p. 9)
Precalculus (p. 12)
SCIENCE AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES
ACT Prep (p. 15)
Reading and Study Skills (p. 8)
SAT Skills (p. 15)
Skills Development (p. 5)
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MATHEMATICS
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ENGLISH COURSES
Basic Grammar and Writing (pp. 9, 11)
Creative Writing (p. 12)
English (pp. 8, 9, 11, 12)
Reading & Writing: Descriptive Writing (p. 6)
Reading & Writing: Grammar (p.6)
Reading & Writing: Narrative/Essay Writing (p. 6)
GRADE LEVEL
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Lower School
Courses
(Grades 1 – 5)
SKILLS
Skills Development
Grades 1–5
This year, we’re offering this comprehensive course
in two three-week blocks to help families with their
summer scheduling. Each day, we’ll spend time on
reading and comprehension skills, language arts/
writing, and mathematics. Short breaks for physical
activity and snacks are built into the schedule. Students may take either three-week block or both for a
six-week learning experience. Open to children who
are entering grades 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 in the fall.
June 22–July 31 9:00 am–12:00 pm
June 22–July 10 9:00 am–12:00 pm
July 13–July 31
9:00 am–12:00 pm
$ 1,450
$ 740
$ 740
“My son really seemed to
like the subject matter of the
books and stories that were
chosen… The camp was very
well organized from drop-off, to
class, to pick-up. The staff were
so friendly, knowledgeable,
and on top of everything.”
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Lower School Courses (Grades 1 – 5)
ENGLISH
ART AND MUSIC
Reading and Writing
Art Explorations
Grades 2-5
Grades 2-5
The Reading and Writing program offers three
distinct modules—Grammar, Descriptive Writing,
Narrative/Essay Writing—that can be taken individually or in succession. Each session combines
reading and writing, focusing on clear and creative
composition, as well as enhancement of reading and
­vocabulary skills, as a means to hone in on the session’s objective. All modules include a novel, daily
journal writing, reading comprehension exercises,
and vocabulary improvement.
Designed for those in grades 2–5 with an interest in
visual arts, this new course provides students with
the opportunity to experiment with a variety of
materials, while exploring design elements through
theme-based projects. Drawing inspiration from a
wide range of artists, styles, and cultures, students
will practice using different techniques and media to
develop their creative responses
Grammar:
June 22–July 2
12:30–3:00 pm
$ 438
Descriptive Writing:
July 6–July 17
12:30–3:00 pm
$ 490
Narrative/Essay Writing:
July 20–July 31 12:30–3:00 pm
$ 490
M AT H E M AT I C S
Math
Grades 2–5
This course is for children making satisfactory progress in school and who want to maintain or increase
their mathematical skills. This developmental course
focuses on basic mathematical concepts, computation, and word problems.
June 22–July 10 8:00–9:00 am
July 13–July 31
8:00–9:00 am
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$ 335
$ 335
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June 22–July 2
July 6–July 17
NEW!
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Music & Movement:
“Folkmania”
$ 460
$ 460
NEW!
Grades 1–5
This music class involves learning folksongs, dances,
and games from a variety of cultures. It is offered
in three two-week sessions. Each session will focus
on one or two cultures. Participants will learn to
accompany themselves in song on xylophones, glockenspiels, drums, and other percussion instruments.
Students are encouraged to improvise melodies on
these instruments as well as choreograph free movements to drum or recorded music. This course will
offer some basic music vocabulary, as well as simple
rhythm and melodic patterns. Singing and movement will be further melded through dramatic presentation at the end of each session.
June 22–July 2
July 6–July 17
July 20–July 31
12:30–3:00 pm
12:30–3:00 pm
12:30–3:00 pm
SCIENCE
Summer Science Fair
Grades 2–5
Science is an exciting but increasingly sophisticated subject for many students. This course aims
to broaden horizons and reinforce concepts through
age-appropriate activities such as experiments,
demonstrations, videos, readings, crafts, and computer games. Topics will be drawn from the life sciences, physical sciences, earth science, and technology.
$ 460
$ 460
$ 460
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July 6–July 17
July 20–July 31
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12:30–3:00 pm
12:30–3:00 pm
$ 460
$ 515
$ 515
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Lower School Courses (Grades 1 – 5)
T E C H N O LO G Y
Robotics and Digital Animation
Grades 2–5
Robots and cartoons—what a combination! This
course joins two dynamic areas of technology in
a morning full of fun and excitement. First, you’ll
build and program LEGO® WeDo and MINDSTORMS robots, learning how to work with gears,
sensors, servo motors, and robot programing language. Then you’ll draw your own characters on a
computer screen and bring them to life using animation software, adding sound effects and music
to make a finished product that will amaze friends
and family. In both activities, you can set your imagination free while developing critical thinking and
problem solving skills.
“They loved the academic
games and creative
approaches to learning.”
June 22–July 2
July 6–July 17
July 20–July 31
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
$ 515
$ 565
$ 565
Robotics II
Grades 2–5
This exciting course is designed for students who
have had some experience with Lego® Robotics and
are looking to expand their knowledge and expertise. In the course, students will explore advanced
topics in the LEGO® MINDSTORM system. They
will build and program MINDSTORM NXT robots
and learn to think as an engineer. This course is a
wonderful follow-up to the Robotics and Digital Animation course.
July 6–July 17
July 20–July 31
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12:30–3:00 pm
12:30–3:00 pm
$ 565
$ 565
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Middle School
Courses
(Grades 6–8)
SKILLS
Reading and Study Skills
Grades 7–9
A skills course designed for students entering grades
7 through 9, this course provides two of the most
essential skills needed for being an effective student:
how to read critically and how to learn. Students
learn to make reasonable judgments about what
they read, distinguish fact and opinion, distinguish
the author’s purpose, and draw conclusions. Skimming, scanning, and reading pace are worked on
concurrently. Study skills are addressed through a
learning style and metacognitive approach. Instruction focuses on the following areas: listening, note
taking, memory, test taking, and time management.
June 22–July 31 9:00–10:00 am
June 22–July 31 10:00–11:00 am
$ 665
$ 665
ENGLISH
English, Grade 6
Grade 6
For students who have successfully completed the
5th grade or who wish to review 6th grade English,
this course concentrates on the fundamentals of
English grammar, spelling, public speaking, literature, and both creative and expository writing. Students focus on writing effective sentences and unified
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Middle School Courses (Grades 6 – 8)
paragraphs. Special attention is paid to helping students strengthen specific areas of weakness.
June 22–July 31 8:00–9:00 am
$ 665
English, Grade 7–8
Grades 7–8
A course for students who have completed grades
6, 7, or 8, this course provides the student with a
thorough review of English grammar and with practice writing compositions (with special attention to
developing effective paragraphs) and various types
of speeches. Students read different works of literature, in addition to studying vocabulary and spelling.
Several papers are assigned each week, from descriptions to character sketches to short stories. Attention
is given to the needs of each student.
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Basic Grammar & Writing
M AT H E M AT I C S
Grades 7–9
Math
This course for students in grades 7, 8, and 9 involves
high-intensity instruction in which the student concentrates on review and practice of those basic skills
necessary for the writing of effective sentences and
for detecting and correcting common structural
errors in sentences. The goal of the course is the
development of the student’s ability to write acceptable high-school-level prose in unified, coherent, adequately developed expository paragraphs. This goal is
reached by covering the areas of grammar, mechanics, punctuation, spelling and diction, effective sentences and finally, the paragraph. Writing assignments vary from critical to expository to creative.
(Also listed for Upper School.)
Grade 6
June 22–July 31 8:00–10:00 am
$ 1,325
$ 1,325
A course for students who have completed the 5th
grade or who wish to review 6th grade math, the
course offers a study of basic arithmetic, including
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, positive fractions, decimals, and other material as time
permits.
June 22–July 31 9:00–10:00 am
$ 665
Pre-Algebra
Grades 6–8
Pre-Algebra combines a review of arithmetic operations with a presentation of skills that form the
foundation for first year Algebra. Students learn
to approach word problems by means of logic and
simple first-degree equations.
June 22–July 31 8:00–10:00 am
$ 1,325
Algebra I
Grades 6–12
An elementary course in Algebra where emphasis is
placed on developing facility in working with algebraic terminology, students study concepts, including variables, linear equations, factoring, graphing,
and verbal problems. Classroom lectures are supplemented by homework assignments and video lessons
from an electronic textbook. (Also listed for Upper
School.)
June 22–July 31 8:00–10:00 am
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–12:00 pm
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$ 1,325
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Middle School Courses (Grades 6 – 8)
Chinese I
Grades 6–12
Grades 6–12
This course is designed for beginners and students
who want to strengthen their Chinese foundation.
Students will learn the Chinese phonetic system,
greetings and self-introduction, and conversational
Chinese relating to shopping and school life. Cultural
activities include calligraphy, Chinese brush painting, Tai-chi, and making dumplings. (Also listed for
Upper School.)
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–12:00 pm
$ 1,325
An introduction to the elements of Latin grammar,
all cases of nouns are learned as are all tenses, active
and passive, of the verb in the indicative mood.
Learning basic forms and vocabulary through drills
and written exercises is stressed, with additional
attention to Latin derivatives in English and aspects
of Roman culture. (Also listed for Upper School.)
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–12:00 pm
SCIENCE
Biotechnology
Grades 6–12
This course is designed for students who have studied
Chinese for one to two years. The teacher will help
students enlarge their vocabularies and expand the
topics they can talk about in conversational Chinese.
Students will explore new topics such as campus life,
entertainment, media, and travel. Basic writing skills
will also be taught. Chinese culture and history will
also be introduced in the class. (Also listed for Upper
School.)
Biotechnology is a one-week, laboratory-based
enrichment course for rising 8th through 12th
graders. The course will start with a review of DNA
structure and genetics. From there, student will
explore the major techniques used to study DNA,
including DNA extraction from plant and animal
cells, pipetting, polymerase chain reaction (PCR),
gel electrophoresis, and microarrays. The only prerequisite for this class is a desire to learn! (Also listed
for Upper School.)
Spanish I
An elementary course in Spanish for beginners and
for those who wish to review first year Spanish, this
course concentrates on grammar, verb drills, and
vocabulary building, with oral work, reading, and
writing. (Also listed for Upper School.)
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–12:00 pm
$ 1,325
June 22–26
Grades 6–8
$ 1,325
Jump into the exciting world of web design and
online multimedia! In this course, you’ll be part programmer, part technician, and part artist, creating
your own interactive website with the latest technology and programs. The course will also include presentation tools such as PowerPoint, Prezi, Animoto,
and SMART Boards. Students will learn how to customize images, graphics, and artwork. By the end of
the course, they’ll have a website to show to friends
and family anywhere in the world.
A course for students who want a thorough review of
first-year French or who want to begin their study of
French, this course focuses on grammar, verb drills,
and vocabulary. (Also listed for Upper School.)
$ 1,325
June 22–July 2
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$ 250
Web Design and Multimedia
Grades 6–12
10
9:00 am–12:00 pm
TECHNOLOGY
French I
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–12:00 pm
NEW!
Grades 8–12
$ 1,325
Grades 6–12
Chinese II
June 22–July 31 8:00–10:00 am
“Small groups allow for lots of
interaction with the instructors.”
Latin I
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$ 455
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Upper School
Courses
(Grades 9–12)
ENGLISH
Basic Grammar & Writing
Grades 7–9
This course for students in grades 7, 8, and 9 involves
high-intensity instruction in which the student concentrates on review and practice of those basic skills
necessary for the writing of effective sentences and
for detecting and correcting common structural
errors in sentences. The goal of the course is the
development of the student’s ability to write acceptable high-school-level prose in unified, coherent, adequately developed expository paragraphs. This goal is
reached by covering the areas of grammar, mechanics, punctuation, spelling and diction, effective sentences, and finally, the paragraph. Writing assignments vary from critical to expository to creative.
(Also listed for Middle School.)
June 22–July 31 8:00–10:00 am
$ 1,325
English, Grades 9–10
Grades 9–10
For students who have completed grades 8 and 9, or
for those who wish to review 10th grade English, the
goal of this course is to provide students with a complete and systematic review of the fundamentals of
English grammar, to help students write clearly and
correctly, and to introduce students to several works
of literature with emphasis on the fundamentals of
fiction. Instruction focuses on writing the longer essay
with an effective thesis statement and supporting
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Upper School Courses (Grades 9 – 12)
paragraphs. Vocabulary and spelling are also studied,
depending on the needs of the individual.
June 22–July 31 8:00–10:00 am
$ 1,325
English, Grades 11–12
Grades 11–12
A course for students who have finished 10th and
11th grade or for those who wish to review 11th and
12th grade English, this course has goals similar to
those of English 9/10. English 11/12 deals with the
material in an accelerated and more sophisticated
manner. The fundamentals of English grammar are
reviewed, and the principles of clear, correct writing
are studied, with attention given to sentence variation and subordination. Literature—fiction, drama,
and poetry—is analyzed and discussed in depth, and
several types of essays are assigned. Literary terms,
vocabulary, and spelling are also studied. Particular
emphasis is placed on writing about literature.
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–12:00 pm
$ 1,325
Creative Writing
Precalculus
M AT H E M AT I C S
Algebra I
Grades 9–12
An intensive development of the elementary functions of a single variable, students learn about real
numbers, inequalities, analytic geometry of the
plane, and the function concept. Polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic and trigonometric functions
are studied in detail. Prerequisite: Algebra II
Grades 6–12
This is an elementary Algebra course where emphasis
is placed on developing facility in working with algebraic terminology. Students study concepts including variables, linear equations, factoring, graphing,
and verbal problems. Classroom lectures are supplemented by homework assignments and video lessons
from an electronic textbook. (Also listed for Middle
School.)
June 22–July 31 8:00–10:00 am
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–12:00 pm
June 22–July 31 8:00–10:00 am
$ 1,325
$ 1,325
Calculus
Grades 9–12
The fundamental concepts and techniques of differential and integral calculus are developed with
emphasis on their application in a variety of fields.
Prerequisite: Precalculus
Algebra II
Grades 9–12
A review and extension of topics from Algebra I,
new topics studied in Algebra II include absolute
value, exponents and radicals, quadratic and higher
polynomial functions, and logarithms. Students also
receive an introduction to Trigonometry. Prerequisite: Algebra I
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–12:00 pm
June 22–July 31 12:30–2:30 pm
June 22–July 31 12:30–2:30 pm
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$ 1,325
Biology
$ 1,325
Grades 9–12
A review of the basic principles of biological
science, this course surveys biochemistry, energetics, molecular biology and genetics, botany, animal
physiology, reproduction and development, as well
as evolution and ecology. Biology includes both
experimental and observational laboratory experiences, as well as field trips.
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Geometry
Grades 9–12
A deductive Euclidean Geometry course in two and
three dimensions, students study logical systems,
lines, planes, angles, triangles, congruence, polygons,
and circles. The course also covers the volume and
surface area of three dimensional figures. Prerequisite: Algebra I
June 22–July 31 12:30–2:30 pm
$ 1,325
SCIENCE
Grades 9–12
This is a course for students in grades 9 through
12 who wish to enlarge their experience in writing.
Means of instruction include lecture, discussion,
and conferences with the instructor. About half of
the writings in the course are specific assignments
intended to develop various skills in writing fiction
and poetry; the rest are open so that each student
may attempt the form or forms of his or her choice.
Students read various models of creative writing as
well as each other’s work.
$ 1,325
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–1:00 pm
$ 1,440
(ends at 1:30 pm on Thursdays)
$ 1,325
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Upper School Courses (Grades 9 – 12)
Chemistry
Physics
Grades 9–12
Grades 9–12
An introductory course in Chemistry, emphasis is on
developing problem solving skills, conceptual analysis, and laboratory techniques. Specific topics covered
are stoichiometry, gas laws, atomic theories, periodic
properties, and ionic and covalent bonding, as time
permits.
This course is designed to foster students’ scientific
abilities and to provide a solid foundation in core
topics of physics. Through a variety of hands-on
activities and lab experiences, students will learn to
make observations, collect data, model natural phenomena, and use appropriate mathematics to make
predictions. The goal is to develop a deeper understanding of how physicists explore and explain the
natural world. Topics covered include motion in one
and two dimensions, Newton’s laws, momentum,
energy, simple harmonic motion, waves, and electricity. Special emphasis will be placed on the appropriate use of models, mathematics and experiments
to understand core concepts.
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–1:00 pm
$ 1,440
(ends at 1:30 pm on Thursdays)
Marine Biology &
Oceanography
NEW!
Grades 9–12
NEW!
Biotechnology
Grades 8–12
Biotechnology is a one-week, laboratory-based
enrichment course for rising 8th through 12th
graders. The course will start with a review of DNA
structure and genetics. From there, student will
explore the major techniques used to study DNA,
including DNA extraction from plant and animal
cells, pipetting, polymerase chain reaction (PCR),
gel electrophoresis, and microarrays. The only prerequisite for this class is a desire to learn! (Also listed
for Middle School.)
June 22–26
9:00 am–12:00 pm
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understanding of oceanic systems and processes
through both lecture and laboratory components.
Students will investigate various disciplines—biology,
chemistry, physics, geology, and atmospheric sciences—as they relate to the oceans and increase
their performance of the following Next Generation
Science Standard practices: asking questions and
defining problems, developing and using models,
planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing
and interpreting data, using mathematics and computational thinking, constructing explanations and
designing solutions, engaging in argument from evidence, obtaining, and evaluating and communicating information. Periodic field trips will be a part of
this course.
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–1:00 pm
(ends at 1:30 pm on Thursdays)
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June 22–July 31 10:00 am–1:00 pm
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$ 1,440
P S YC H O LO G Y
Psychology: An Introduction
Grades 9–12
This course is designed to help students further their
understanding of how people think, feel, and behave
when interacting with others. Topics across general
psychology will be covered with a specific emphasis
on social psychology and current events. The goal is
to further our understanding of how we are influenced by those around us, in addition to the power
of social influence in our lives. We will do this in
two ways: first by using classic and contemporary
works of general and social psychology, and second
by reflecting on the developing classroom dynamic
to see how these theories and classic works play out
in real-life interactions. An introduction to the field
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Upper School Courses (Grades 9 – 12)
French I
of psychology will be followed by topics, including group dynamics, conformity, obedience toward
authority, attitude formation, theories of violence and
aggression, and current events.
June 22–July 31 (8:00–10:00 am)
Grades 6–12
A course for students who want a thorough review of
first year French or who want to begin their study of
French, this course focuses on grammar, verb drills,
and vocabulary. (Also listed for Middle School.)
$ 1,325
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–12:00 pm
$ 1,325
F O R E I G N L A N G U AG E
Chinese I
French II
Grades 6–12
Grades 9–12
This course is designed for beginners and students
who want to strengthen their Chinese foundation.
Students will learn the Chinese phonetic system,
greetings and self-introduction, and conversational
Chinese relating to shopping and school life. Cultural
activities include calligraphy, Chinese brush painting, Tai-chi, and making dumplings. (Also listed for
Middle School.)
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–12:00 pm
A course for students who have already studied
French I or who want to review second year French,
the basics of grammar are reviewed. Oral work is
extensive.
June 22–July 31 8:00–10:00 am
French III
$ 1,325
Grades 9–12
Chinese III
Grades 6–12
This course is designed for students who have studied
Chinese for one to two years. The teacher will help
students enlarge their vocabularies and expand the
topics they can talk about in conversational Chinese.
Students will explore new topics such as campus life,
entertainment, media, and travel. Basic writing skills
will also be taught. Chinese culture and history will
also be introduced in the class. (Also listed for Middle
School.)
June 22–July 31 8:00–10:00 am
$ 1,325
This intermediate-level class is conducted in Chinese,
and is for students who know about 200 basic
Chinese characters. The course focuses primarily on
the further development of reading, translation, and
writing skills in Chinese. Students will strengthen
their writing skills by composing advanced essays,
drawing on materials from authentic news, magazines, and modern Chinese literature. In addition,
short stories and poems from classical Chinese literature will be introduced as supplementary readings.
Advancement of oral expression and communication
skills will be emphasized as well.
June 22–July 31 12:30–2:30 pm
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A course for students who have finished French II
or who want to review third year French, this course
is taught almost exclusively in French. The course
focuses on advanced grammar and drill idioms.
Grades 9–12
Chinese II
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$ 1,325
June 22–July 31 12:30–2:30 pm
Latin I
Grades 6–12
An introduction to the elements of Latin grammar,
all cases of nouns are learned as are all tenses, active
and passive, of the verb in the indicative mood.
Learning basic forms and vocabulary through drills
and written exercises is stressed, with additional
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attention to Latin derivatives in English and aspects
of Roman culture. (Also listed for Middle School.)
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–12:00 pm
SAT Skills
$ 1,325
Grades 9–12
This is an intense three-week course designed to
prepare high school students for the critical reading,
mathematics, and writing sections of the SAT I and
to strengthen math and verbal skills that are the
foundation for success in high school and beyond.
The verbal section of the course covers all areas
tested by the SAT, such as vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. Students also study the
fundamentals of Algebra and Geometry appearing
on the math portion of the SAT. Generous amounts
of class time are allotted to drill and SAT practice
testing.
Latin II
Grades 9–12
This course is a continuation of Latin I with a rapid
survey of basic forms and syntax followed by completion of the elements of grammar—participles, uses
of the infinitive and the subjunctive mood. Written
exercises and reading passages reinforce forms,
vocabulary, and new constructions.
June 22–July 31 8:00–10:00 am
$ 1,325
Latin III
$ 665
Grades 9–12
Grades 9–12
The course begins with a review of grammar and
syntax as needed, with emphasis on reading actual
Latin from such prose authors as Caesar, Cicero, and
Sallust, or such poets as Ovid and Catullus. Background to the literature from Roman history and
culture is included.
June 22–July 31 12:30–2:30 pm
$ 1,325
A course for students who have finished Spanish I or
who want to review second year Spanish, this course
reviews the fundamentals of Spanish I, expands vocabulary, and increases facility through oral and written
work.
June 22–July 31 8:00–10:00 am
$ 1,325
Spanish III
Grades 9–12
Spanish I
Grades 6–12
An elementary course in Spanish for beginners and
for those who wish to review first year Spanish, this
course concentrates on grammar, verb drills, and
vocabulary building, with oral work, reading, and
writing. (Also listed for Middle School.)
June 22–July 31 10:00 am–12:00 pm
$ 1,325
A course for students who have finished Spanish II or
who want to review Spanish III, this course is taught
almost exclusively in Spanish. The course focuses on
a comprehensive review and on an in-depth analysis of the intricate patterns of the language, with
oral presentations, both in- and out-of-class readings, and an introduction to Spanish history, literature, and art.
June 22–July 31 12:30–2:30 pm
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ACT Prep
Grades 9–12
More and more students in the Washington area are
choosing the ACT to meet testing requirements for
the college application process. Others are taking
both the ACT and the SAT in an effort to optimize their testing profiles. This three-week course
is designed to introduce students to the ACT and
to help them review content for each of the test’s
sections. Test taking strategies are included, as well
as recommendations for further work. Generous
amounts of class time are allotted for drill and practice testing.
July 13–July 31
10:00 am–12:00 pm
$ 665
$ 1,325
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Summer Schedule Overview
JUNE 2015
MON TUE WED THU
8
9
10
11
FRI
12
13 | 14
MON TUE WED THU
15
16
17
18
FRI
19
20 | 21
JULY 2015
MON TUE WED THU
22
23
24
25
FRI
26
27 | 28
MON TUE WED THU
29
30
6-week Academic Sessions
Skills Development 1–5 (9:00 am–12:00 pm)
Reading & Study Skills (9:00–10:00 am)
Reading & Study Skills (10:00–11:00 am)
Basic Grammar & Writing (8:00–10:00 am)
English 6 (8:00–9:00 am)
English 7–8 (10:00 am–12:00 pm)
English 9–10 (8:00–10:00 am)
English 11–12 (10:00 am–12:00 pm)
3-week Academic Sessions
Skills Development 1–5 (9:00 am–12:00 pm)
Math 2–5 (8:00–9:00 am)
SAT Skills (10:00 am–12:00 pm)
2-week Academic Sessions
AM = Morning (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
PM = Afternoon (1:00 pm - 3:30 pm)
AD = All Day (9:00 am - 3:30 pm)
WEEK 1
AM PM AD
WEEK 3
AM only
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
Baseball
Kayaking
Rowing
Swimming
Tennis
WEEK 4
AD only
RowingAM PM AD
AM PM AD
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8
9
10
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13
14
15
16
SwimmingAM PM AD
TennisAM PM AD
Baseball
Golf
Rowing
Swimming
Tennis
WEEK 6
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
Baseball
Golf
Rowing
Swimming
Tennis
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
Partner Camps
Breakout Lacrosse
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Headfirst Camps
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Headfirst Camps
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Headfirst Camps
9:00 am–4:00 pm
i2 Camp
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9:00 am–4:00 pm
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FRI
17
Calculus (12:30–2:30 pm)
Biology (10:00 am–1:00 pm)
Chemistry (10:00 am–1:00 pm)
Marine Biology (10:00 am–1:00 pm)
Physics (10:00 am–1:00 pm)
Psychology (8:00–10:00 am)
WEEK 5
BaseballAM PM AD
AM PM AD
6
MON TUE WED THU
Art Exploration (9:00 am–12:00 pm)
Music & Movement: Folkmania! (12:30–3:00 pm)
Reading & Writing: Descriptive Writing (12:30–3:00 pm)
Robotics & Digital Animation (9:00 am–12:00 pm)
Robotics II (12:30–3:00 pm)
Summer Science Fair (12:30–3:00 pm)
Web Design & Multimedia (12:30–3:00 pm)
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
4 | 5
FRI
Skills Development 1–5
Math 2–5 (8:00–9:00 am)
ACT Prep (10:00 am–12:00 pm)
1-week session (9:00 am–12:00 pm)
Football
Rowing
Swimming
Tennis
3
MON TUE WED THU
Creative Writing (12:30–2:30 pm)
Math 6 (9:00–10:00 am)
Pre-Algebra (8:00–10:00 am)
Algebra I (8:00–10:00 am)
Algebra I (10:00 am–12:00 pm)
Algebra II (10:00 am–12:00 pm)
Geometry (12:30–2:30 pm)
Precalculus (8:00–10:00 am)
Biotechnology
WEEK 2
AM PM AD
2
Art Exploration (9:00 am–12:00 pm)
Music & Movement: Folkmania! (12:30–3:00 pm)
Reading & Writing: Grammar (12:30–3:00 pm)
Robotics & Digital Animation (9:00 am–12:00 pm)
Summer Science Fair (12:30–3:00 pm)
1-week Sports Camps
Swimming
Tennis
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FRI
9:00 am–4:00 pm
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MON TUE WED THU
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21
22
23
FRI
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Chinese I (10:00 am–12:00 pm)
Chinese II (8:00–10:00 am)
Chinese III (12:30–2:30 pm)
French I (10:00 am–12:00 pm)
French II (8:00–10:00 am)
French III (12:30–2:30 pm)
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MON TUE WED THU
27
28
29
FRI
30
31
1 |2
MON TUE WED THU
3
4
5
6
Latin I (10:00 am–12:00 pm)
Latin II (8:00–10:00 am)
Latin III (12:30–2:30 pm)
Spanish I (10:00 am–12:00 pm)
Spanish II (8:00–10:00 am)
Spanish III (12:30–2:30 pm)
WEEK 8
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
Headfirst Camps
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Baseball
Rowing
Swimming
Tennis
10
11
WEEK 9
AM PM AD
12
13
FRI
14
15|16
MON TUE WED THU
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18
19
20
FRI
21
Tennis
WEEK 10
AM PM AD
Tennis
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
AM PM AD
Headfirst Camps
9:00 am–4:00 pm
i2 Camp
Before Care and
After Care
Headfirst Camps
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Capital Fencing
9:00 am–4:00 pm
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This calendar view of our offerings lets you see how the classes and camps match up in terms of
times and date availability, helping you build your child’s summer schedule of activities.
Our academic classes are available in 2-, 3-, or 6-week sessions (Biotechnology is a 1-week
session). Classes can last anywhere from one to three hours, so please be mindful of that as you
make selections. Times for classes appear in parentheses after the class name.
All of our sports camps are offered in 1-week sessions, and you may sign up for as many
weeks as you wish. Sports camps generally have morning, afternoon, and all-day options, but
some offer only one scheduled time. The times available for camps are noted to the right of the
camp name.
Further details can be found in the course or camp description pages or online at
www.stalbansschool.org/summer.
Music & Movement: Folkmania! (12:30–3:00 pm)
Reading & Writing: Narrative/Essay Writing (12:30–3:00 pm)
Robotics & Digital Animation (9:00 am–12:00 pm)
Robotics II (12:30–3:00 pm)
Summer Science Fair (12:30–3:00 pm)
WEEK 7
7
MON TUE WED THU
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Rowing
Swimming
Tennis
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Headfirst Camps
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Before Care and
After Care are available
every day that a
St. Albans-sponsored
Sports Camp or Academic
Course is held.
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Sports Camps General Information
Join us at St. Albans for an array of sports from Football, Golf, Rowing, Swimming to Fencing. Also, there’s a good
chance your child can sign up to play Tennis, Lacrosse, or Baseball (pending our athletic fields project completion).
Our summer camps are available in 1-week sessions and most are offered in the morning, afternoon, or all day. All
sports camps don’t run for the entire summer or may have fewer weeks than others. Check the schedule on pages
16–17 for an overview, and see the camp pages for details. Below is information pertinent to all St. Albans camps.
Lunch
All-day campers must bring their own lunch. They will
be escorted by counselors/coaches to the Martin Gym for
the lunch period. Morning campers going to a different
afternoon sport or academic class will be escorted by staff
to the appropriate areas for lunch. Free swim is available
during this period to all-day sports campers (even if
attending different morning and ­afternoon sports).
Drop Off and Pick Up
Campers should report to the sports camp drop off
(Grant Meadow on Pilgrim Road) shortly before the start
of their camp (either by 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.). From
there, they will be escorted by counselors and coaches to
the camp’s location. Pick up will occur in the same area
(12:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m).
Campers enrolled in golf, kayaking or rowing camp
should be at the drop off area 5 to 10 minutes before
scheduled departure time.
In case of rain or extreme heat, parents/guardians will
be directed to indoor facilities for drop off/pick up.
Inclement Weather Policy
Sports camps will not be canceled, regardless of weather!
In case of rain or extreme heat, camp will be moved
indoors where students will have the opportunity to
watch sports-­related videos and perform indoor activities.
Partner Camps at St. Albans
Not finding what you’re looking for from our camp
­offerings? Check out our partners on pages 26–29:
Breakout Lacrosse (3rd year at St. Albans),
Headfirst Camps (10th year at St. Albans) and
Capital Fencing Academy (1st year).
Age/Sports Camp Matrix
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ST. ALBANS CAMPS
Baseball (p. 19)
Football (p. 20)
Golf (p. 21)
Kayaking (p. 22)
Rowing (p. 23)
Swimming (p. 24)
Tennis (p. 25)
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St. Albans Baseball Camp and
Bishop Walker Baseball School
St. Albans Baseball Camp will create a positive and motivating environment
for serious ballplayers intent on improving their game over the summer. We
focus on repetition of core baseball fundamentals in a high-energy environment. Camp will also feature two games per day. As an added element, we
will be joined several times a week by elementary school students from the
Bishop Walker School in Washington, D.C. Campers will help pass on their
baseball skills to the Bishop Walker students as well as have reading time with
them. This is a baseball camp with a social service and literacy component.
Six one-week sessions are offered from June 22–July 31
9:00 am–12:00 pm $ 2951:00–3:30 pm $ 2959:00 am–3:30 pm $ 440
June 29–July 2: Half-Day $ 236; All-Day $ 352
Eligibility: Boys and Girls, 12–15 years old
Facilities: Camp will be held on the new St. Albans baseball field
What to bring to camp
▪▪ Baseball glove, hat, and a bat if you would like.
▪▪ Players should wear baseball clothing. Baseball pants
are not required, but there will be sliding.
D I R EC TO R
The St. Albans Baseball Camp will be under the direction of St. Albans
Head Varsity Baseball Coach, RJ Johnsen, and the St. Albans Varsity
Baseball Coaching Staff. Coach Johnsen is in his second year as the
Varsity Coach at St. Albans after serving as Assistant Head Coach
for eight seasons. Coach Johnsen holds a B.A. from the University
of Rochester where he was a four-year starter and All-Conference Honoree. Coach
Johnsen lived and coached in the Dominican Republic for two years and takes the
Varsity Baseball team each year to the Dominican for Spring Training. The dayto-day operations of the camp will be primarily handled by Assistant Head Coach
Dan Pfohl and Head Pitching Coach Maurice Bankston. Coach Pfohl has experience
coaching on both the college and high school levels and has been an assistant on
the St. Albans Coaching Staff for four years. Coach Bankston is in his second year
as the Head Pitching Coach, coming to St. Albans after a five-year career with the
Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He currently teaches special education in Arlington.
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Football Camp
“The faculty and coaches
were top notch!”
Football camp is designed to teach the basic fundamentals and techniques of blocking and tackling, as
well as learning how to run, throw, and catch the
football. The camp will also feature agility work,
stretching techniques, and guest speakers focusing
on ­academics and hard work.
A single one-week session is offered June 15–19
9:00 am–12:00 pm $ 295
Eligibility: Boys, 9–16 years old
Facilities: Campers should report to Grant Meadow.
Camp will be held on the Little Field. Footballs are
provided. Helmets, shoulder pads, and mouthpieces
are provided to all to campers who do not have their
own.
What to bring to camp
▪▪ Football cleats and sneakers
▪▪ All players should wear shorts and a t-shirt
D I R EC TO R
Gary Schnell is the Athletic Director and Head
Football coach at St. Albans. He has been
coaching college and high school football for
the past thirty-three years. Coach Schnell is
a 1978 graduate of Towson University and
holds a B.S. degree in Physical Education.
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Golf Camp
“I love seeing boys and girls learn the game of
golf with their peers. Every putt that is made
and every shot that gets airborne provides
excitement and confidence that helps them
progress as players.” — Coach Rob Wolfe
Join St. Albans teacher, coach, and avid golfer, Rob Wolfe, for a week of
fun golf challenges and games! The St. Albans golf camp is designed to
give participants of varying ability and experience levels the opportunity to
play golf in a structured, supportive, and fun environment. Campers will
work on their swing and putting stroke at the practice facilities, expand
their knowledge of the game, including the rules and etiquette, and get to
play nine holes on one of the golf courses (time and skill-level permitting).
Daily competitions between campers for driving, chipping, and putting;
and a best-ball format tournament is held on the last day of camp.
Two one-week sessions are offered from July 6–17
9:00 am–3:30 pm $ 440
Eligibility: Boys and Girls, 10–14 years old
Facilities: Campers should report to Grant Meadow 5 to 10 minutes prior
to the 9:00 a.m. departure. Campers will be transported to East Potomac
Golf Course at Hains Point, in Washington, D.C.
What to Bring to Camp
▪▪ Comfortable yet neat
clothing (no cut-off
shorts, tank tops, etc.)
▪▪ Hat
▪▪ Athletic shoes
▪▪ Sunscreen
▪▪ Water
▪▪ Lunch
▪▪ Golf clubs, if you have them.
If not, clubs are available
at no additional cost.
D I R EC TO R
St. Albans Lower School science teacher and coach,
Rob Wolfe has been a middle grades teacher and coach
for fifteen years. He grew up playing competitive golf
and continues to hit the links as often as he can.
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Kayaking Camp
NEW!
Join the Voyageur instructors on a journey to become a competent paddler
through learning the fundamentals of kayaking and an understanding of river
safety. Our days will be spent on the Potomac River where students will learn
the basics of the equipment, stroke concepts, self and assisted rescue, and how
to navigate rapids.
A single one-week session is offered June 22–26
9:00 am–3:30 pm $ 440
Eligibility: Boys and Girls, Age 10–15 years old
Facilities: Campers should report to Grant Meadow 5 to 10 minutes before
the 9:00 a.m. departure time. Campers will be transported to the Old
Angler’s Inn launch point on the Potomac River in Potomac, Md. Parents may
also drop off and pick up their children at the launch point parking lot.
What to bring to camp
▪▪ Swimsuit
▪▪ Long sleeve sun shirt
(UnderArmour type works well)
▪▪ Water shoes (no flip flops)
▪▪ Towel
▪▪ Sunscreen
▪▪ Water
▪▪ Lunch
D I R EC TO R
Voyageur Instructor and Coach Dustin Sanderson is just finishing his fourth
year at St. Albans and is excited to offer this opportunity to help students
learn how to become better paddlers. Coach Sanderson has paddled over
30 rivers in 14 states across all corners of the U.S. and Alaska and has
been teaching paddling for ten years holding certification as a Level 4
Whitewater Kayak Instructor by the American Canoe Association. In addition he also holds
a Wilderness First Responder certification and is a Leave No Trace Master Educator.
A S S O C I AT E D I R E C T O R
John Velosky is in his tenth year at St. Albans heading up the
Voyageur Program. As graduate of Dartmouth College and the
Greenfield Outdoor Leadership Program, he has a background tailormade to teach students how to be the best paddlers they can be.
Coach Velosky has been instructing paddlers in kayaks, canoes, and
rafts for ten years and is certified as a Level 4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor by the
American Canoe Association and is certified as a Wilderness First Responder.
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Rowing Camp
“Benny has never loved a sports camp
as much as your rowing camp. Mr. Haley
and his team … have instilled the fire
in my son to row in high school.”
The St. Albans rowing camp offers interested athletes a chance to explore the
world of competitive crew. Campers will learn about the basics of the equipment, safety rules, and get a chance to row on the Potomac River in St. Albans
racing shells. The camp is designed so that students learn the fundamentals
of the sport and then get a chance to do some informal racing.
Seven one-week sessions are offered from June 15–July 31
9:00 am–12:00 pm $ 2951:00–3:30 pm $ 2959:00 am–3:30 pm $ 440
Eligibility: Boys and Girls, 11–15 years old
Facilities: Campers should report to Grant Meadow 5 to 10 minutes before
the 9:00 a.m. departure time. Campers will be transported to the Thompson
Boat Center at 2900 Virginia Avenue, N.W. Parents may also drop off and
pick up their children at Thompson Boat Center directly.
What to bring to camp
▪▪ Athletic clothing (no
loose fitting shorts)
▪▪ Sunscreen
▪▪ Water
▪▪ Lunch (for all-day campers)
▪▪ Swimsuit on the first day
There will be a short swim test
conducted the first day
D I R EC TO R
Ted Haley just finished his twenty-second season as the
head coach of the St. Albans crew. Haley graduated from
Georgetown University in 1990. He was captain of the
lightweight team, and Most Valuable Oarsman in 1989.
A S S O C I AT E D I R E C T O R
Greg King just finished his tenth season coaching and fourth season with
the girls of National Cathedral School. Greg graduated from the University of
Washington in Seattle with a degree in English Literature, where he directed
his crew to three Pac-10 Championships and two National Championships.
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Swim Camp
The primary goal of the St. Albans Swim Camp is to have fun while learning how
to be safe in and around the swimming pool. We strive to develop the beginner as
well as help the more experienced swimmer reach their full potential. The camp
will be divided into six groups appropriate for the skill level and ages of the campers
for each week. Screening takes place on Mondays and instruction will be tailored to
accommodate each of the campers in attendance. Level 1 teaches Basic Skills (floating, breathing, kicking, and stroke introduction). Level 2 focuses on Stroke Development (freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke). Level 3 takes on Advance Stroke
and Turns (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle). Levels 4–6 develop
Competitive Skills, including starts, turns, finishes, and interval and sprint training.
Eight one-week sessions are offered from June 8–July 31
9:00 am–12:00 pm $ 2951:00–3:30 pm $ 2959:00 am–3:30 pm $ 440
Eligibility: Boys and Girls, 6–15 years old
Facilities: The Lawrence Pool is an indoor, six-lane facility. The pool is located at
3551 Garfield Street, NW. Campers should report to Grant Meadow.
What to bring to camp
▪▪ Swimsuit
▪▪ Cap
▪▪ Goggles
▪▪ Deck sandals
▪▪ Towel
▪▪ T-shirt
▪▪ Shorts
▪▪ Lunch (for all-day campers)
D I R EC TO R
The St. Albans swim camp is directed by full-time aquatics specialist and
Director of Aquatics, Robert J. Green, who is into his thirty-fourth year at
St. Albans. Coach Green is also an American Red Cross certified lifeguard
trainer, safety trainer for swim coaches, and CPR/AED/First Aid instructor.
A S S O C I AT E D I R E C T O R
Mark Lewis ’80 is the Assistant Director of Aquatics at St. Albans where he
was a competitive swimmer under St. Albans legendary Coach Oliver “Skip”
Grant. Coach Lewis is in his twenty-sixth year as a coach at St. Albans.
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“St. Albans Swim Camp will always have a special
place in my heart. During my thirty‑plus years
as a coach I have seen every type of swimmer
come through the Lawrence Pool doors. Each
one with their own level of skill, fears, and
insecurities coming in, but by the end of their
time at camp, they have completely transformed
into a more confident swimmer.” —Coach Green
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Tennis Camp
The St. Albans tennis camp offers a fun, high-quality instruction program to
participants of varying ages and abilities. The camp will focus on teaching
tennis techniques and strategies, building strength and endurance, improving agility, and enhancing players’ coordination and speed. Players will also
work on improving their mental toughness, shot selection, and stroke production. Coaches will use various teaching techniques,
such as one-on-one feedback, video analysis, drills,
The status of
tennis camp will
and match play. Students will be divided into differnot be confirmed
ent groups based on previous tennis experience and
until mid‑March. If
age, assuring that each performance level receives
interested, please
the most appropriate and effective coaching. Various
contact Summer
day camp activities (such as reading, arts and crafts,
Programs in March
for an update.
etc.) will be available for the 4–6 year old all‑day
campers during the afternoon session.
Ten one-week sessions are offered from June 8–August 14
9:00 am–12:00 pm $ 2951:00–3:30 pm $ 2959:00 am–3:30 pm $ 440
Eligibility: Boys and Girls, 4–15 years old
Facilities: Tennis campers should report to the St. Albans Tennis Club
located at 34th and Garfield Streets, NW.
What to bring to camp
▪▪ Tennis racket
▪▪ White tennis shoes (running
shoes are not allowed)
▪▪ All-white tennis clothing
▪▪ Hat (recommended)
▪▪ Sunscreen
▪▪ Water
▪▪ Lunch (for All-Day campers)
▪▪ Swimsuit (optional, for
all-day campers)
▪▪ Change of clothes (optional)
D I R EC TO R
Karim Najdi is the head Varsity Tennis Coach at St. Albans School
and Director of the St. Albans Tennis Club. The St. Albans varsity
team won the 2011, 2012, and 2013 I.A.C. championships. This
year will also mark his 10th year as Director of the St. Albans
Summer Programs. Prior to his work at St. Albans, he was head
tennis coach at the National Cathedral School. Coach Najdi is a USTA-certified “high
performance” coach, who also holds the USPTA’s “Elite Professional” certification.
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Summer Camp 2015
CAMP DETAILS
Date June 8-June 12
Time 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
ABOUT
DRILLS
COACHES
PICK UP & DROP OFF
Breakout’s Summer Lacrosse
Camp at St. Albans will ensure
that your son becomes a better
lacrosse player and continues
to become an outstanding
young man. Breakout’s camp
Players will get hundreds of
repetitions in every station,
drill, and game—with a great
player-to-coach ratio (1
coach for every 6-8 players).
Each boy will get the attention they need to
thrive. Every day
players will have a
character focus
and a skill focus
for the day (e.g.
“being a good
teammate” and
“fundamentals of
the game”).
Campers will have the privilege of meeting amazing
guests, winning awesome
prizes, and being mentored
by a truly incredible coaching
staff including current and
former college and professional coaches and players.
Check-in will take place at
Grant Meadow which is located at 3551 Garfield Street
N.W. Campers should report
to the Satterlee-Henderson
Field at 8:45 a.m. Pick up is
at 4:00 p.m. sharp at Grant
Meadow. In the event of rain
or extremely hot weather,
parents or guardians will be
directed to indoor facilities
for pick up and drop off.
Gender Boys
Ages 8-15 years old
Camp Cost $425
*This camp is open to all players (beginner to advanced) and
every position. Players will be
separated by age and skill level.
FACILITY INFORMATION
All Lacrosse campers should
report to Grant Meadow located at 3551 Garfield Street N.W.
BREAKOUT DIRECTOR
MATT BRESLIN
Matt Breslin is a co-founder
and the CEO of Breakout Lacrosse. Coach Breslin played
professionally in the MLL for
the New Jersey Pride. A graduate of Duke University, he was
a team captain and AllAmerican. In high-school,
Coach Breslin was both the
Goalie and Player of the Year in
the state of New Jersey as a
senior.
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design focuses on individual
skill development and teamconcept instruction—while
have a ton of fun. Players will
improve every aspect of their
game: cradling, passing, catching, dodging, shooting, individual, and team defense; attacking in transition; how and
when to attack; and how they
fit into a team as skilled individuals.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Lacrosse stick(s), arm
pads, protective cup,
helmet, shoulder pads,
cleats, tennis shoes,
sunscreen
(recommended),
gloves, mouthpiece,
water/Gatorade,
lunch, swimwear/ towel if boys are swimming).
skill stations in the morning,
building towards skill-focused
games and challenges.

All boys who wish to
swim must under-go a
brief swim test!.
▪ The boys will have an hour for
lunch, free-swim, and rest out
of the sun.

Breakout’s camp is carefully
designed to maximize the
boys energy, effort, and attention:
▪ The boys will focus on small
▪ In the afternoon, the boys will
employ their skills in smallsided games and eventually in a
scrimmage session to end each
day!
For registration and additional lacrosse camp information please visit
Neither St. Albans nor
Breakout rents or leases equipment.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Lacrosse camp will not be
cancelled, regardless of
weather. In case of rain or
extreme heat, camp will be
moved indoors where students will have the opportunity to watch sportsrelated videos and perform
indoor activities.
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2015 SUMMER
FENCING CAMP
CAPITAL FENCING CAMP AT ST. ALBANS
Date | August 3 – August 7
One-Week Session | (M-F)
Gender | Boys & Girls
Half-day | 9 a.m. - Noon
Ages | 8-12 years old
CAMP DESCRIPTION
This camp is an ideal introduction to the Olympic sport of sabre fencing, for beginners ages 8–12
years old. Individual instruction is paired with fun conditioning, games, footwork, blade work,
and fencing strategy to ensure that all campers are engaged and learning from day one. No
experience is necessary and all equipment is provided.
WEEKLY COST
FACILITIES
$295
Camp will be held in the Martin Gym on the campus of
St. Albans School, 3551 Garreld St. NW.
REGISTER
Online: www.capfencing.com
Email: camps@capfencing.com
About Capital Fencing Academy
COACH DARIUSZ
PICK UP AND DROP OFF
Check-In will take place at Grant Meadow, located at 3551 Garreld Street, N.W. Campers should report to the Martin Gym
by 8:45a.m. Pick up will take place at the same location at noon for morning session campers.
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP
• All campers should wear t-shirts, shorts, and indoor shoes.
• A water bottle to rehydrate.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Fencing camp will not be cancelled, regardless of weather.
Dariusz Gilman is the head coach and owner of Capital Fencing Academy. A certiied
fencing master with the U.S. Fencing Coaches Association, Coach Dariusz is a former
European and World Champion in sabre.
Coach Dariusz’s students have achieved national and international results of distinction, including being
champions and medalists at World Cups, Junior Olympics, NCAA, and US Fencing Association national
competitions. His students have fenced for some of the nation’s most prestigious universities and leading
collegiate fencing programs, including Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Duke, Haverford, Penn State University,
and many others. Coach Dariusz has a master’s degree in physical therapy.
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science & engineering camp
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soccer camp i
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Basketball camp i
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cooking camp
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Multi-sport camp ii
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science & engineering camp (featuring leGO®)
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$459
soccer camp ii
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$369
Basketball camp ii
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$369
cooking camp
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$459
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$369
Basketball camp iii
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Travel camp
9–3
$599
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science & engineering camp (featuring leGO®)
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i2 Camp is Back at St. Albans
This Summer’s Courses
June 29 - July 24 for rising 5th - 8th graders
• Digital Game Design from Scratch
• CSi2: Crime Scene Invessgaaons
• BugBots: Programming Mini-Robots
• Texxle Engineering: Biomimicry & Bioluminescence
• App Inventor
• Molecular Biology
• Spycraa: Reconnaissance and Code-breaking
• Surgical Techniques
TO ENROLL or for more info visit:
i2CAMP.ORG
646-650-2900
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Before and
After Care
Before Care is available weekdays from
June 8–August 14*
Weekly: 7:30–9:00 am $ 75
Daily: 7:30–9:00 am $ 15
Summer Programs Office: (202) 537-6450
After Care is available weekdays from
June 8–August 14*
Before Care Program
The Before Care Program takes place at the Summer
Programs office. A counselor will accompany campers
to their specific camp each morning around 8:45 a.m.
Drop Off: Campers should report to the
Grant Meadow, which is located at the end of Pilgrim
Road (near 35th & Garfield Streets). Access Pilgrim
Road from the Massachusetts Avenue entrance.
Weekly: 3:30–6:00 pm $ 125
Daily: 3:30–6:00 pm $ 25
Elibigility: Boys and Girls, 4-14 years old
Daily Enrollment
Reservations preferred, but not required
Office: (202) 537-6450
After Care Program
After their afternoon activities are done, registered
campers will be escorted to the Summer Programs
office for a selection of fun activities, including recreational sports and games, reading, drawing, and
watching short videos. After Care is also an opportunity for students to study. A light snack will be provided, and campers may bring their own as well.
The After Care program ends promptly at 6:00 p.m.
St. Albans has an extremely strict late pick up policy.
Please pick up your camper by 6:00 p.m. to avoid
penalties. See the registration form for late pick up
penalty fees.
Pick Up: Campers will be picked up from the
Summer Programs office in the Activities Building,
3551 Garfield Street, NW.
If you wish to pick up your camper before the
beginning of After Care, please contact the office
at (202) 537-6450, so that we may coordinate
with your child’s counselors for a pick up at the
Pilgrim Road site.
Walk-up registrations are always welcome,
but, if possible, please call the office at least
one day ahead so we are able to process your
daily enrollment in a more efficient manner.
The daily rate must be paid the morning of
the drop off at the attendance check-in table.
Acceptable payment will be cash, credit card,
or check.
Weekly Enrollment
For weekly care, please enroll your camper
online at: www.stalbansschool.org/summer
Inclement Weather Policy
Before Care and After Care will not be
canceled, regardless of weather.
In case of rain, lightning, or extreme heat,
camp will be moved indoors where students
will have the opportunity to perform indoor
activities.
* There will be no Before or After Care
Program on Friday, July 3.
General
Information
General Policies
▪▪ Admission to the St. Albans Summer School does
not include or imply admission to the regular
session of St. Albans School.
▪▪ The School will issue reports for academic courses
at the end of each semester (at the end of the third
and final weeks). If an additional report should
be sent to the student’s school, please contact
Susie Spaulding, the Summer School Registrar, at
sspaulding@cathedral.org or 202-537-6412.
▪▪ No reports will be sent to parents or schools, and
no course credits will be registered, until settlement of all financial obligations.
▪▪ The school reserves the right to request the
withdrawal (without refund) at any time of a
student/camper who, in its judgment, is unwilling
to comply with the rules and practices of the
Summer Programs.
▪▪ Since Summer Program costs (salaries, maintenance, etc.) are fixed, no refunds for absences or
voluntary withdrawal from a camp or class will
be made.
▪▪ With prior approval of the head of the Upper
School, a St. Albans student who completes a
summer school course may receive academic
credit. Other secondary schools may be willing
to give similar credit for St. Albans courses, but
in each case individual arrangements must be
made by the student with his/her school before
he/she embarks on his/her course of study.
St. Albans is not prepared to incorporate special
requirements of another school into its courses.
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General Information (continued)
▪▪ Dress is informal; however, the school expects that
a student’s appearance will be in keeping with the
academic aims of the School.
▪▪ Students and parents are responsible for knowing
and abiding by the rules of the Summer Programs
and are expected to give their full cooperation
both to the rules and to the educational objectives
of the School.
▪▪ Before the beginning of classes, the School will
provide information on where to purchase the
textbook(s) required for the course(s). Textbooks,
paper, pencils, etc., are available at the school
bookstore, which accepts only check or cash.
▪▪ Lower School students enrolled in multiple camps
and/or classes on the same day will be escorted
from one session to another by summer program
faculty and/or staff.
▪▪ In order to encourage attendance for the entire
session of summer courses, tuition is not prorated.
By agreement prior to registration, one week of
credit may be granted to students who will miss
one or more weeks of Summer School.
▪▪ We reserve the right to close registration for full
sessions and to cancel those under-enrolled.
Drop Off/Pick Up
No students should be dropped off or picked up on
Garfield Street at any time. Please do not wait for
your child on Garfield Street, on the gymnasium
service road, or in the St. Sophia’s turn-around area.
Summer School Students should be dropped off
next to the Little Sanctuary on Pilgrim Road or at
the Senior Circle. Parents of campers should enter
campus via Pilgrim Road off Massachusetts Avenue
and then proceed up Pilgrim Road, cross the intersection by the Peace Cross, and go down the hill to the
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designated drop-off area at the Grant Meadow. Pick
up is in the same location. We ask that parents not
stop (except to drop off students) or park their vehicles in the drop-off lane. Parents may exit campus by
using Pilgrim Road.
Financial Aid for St. Albans Students
▪▪ Requests for financial aid will be handled
by the Summer Programs Office.
▪▪ Students are eligible for scholarships if they are
required to take the course; no scholarships
will be provided for elective courses.
Special Events
Since St. Albans is a part of the Washington National
Cathedral, any high-level events to be held and
attended by dignitaries and other VIPs, like state
funerals, will require the complete shut down of all
activities on the property for that day. St. Albans
Summer Programs will issue credits or refunds to
affected families, if this occurs. You will need to check
with our Partner Camps regarding their policy.
Medical Care
Either a nurse, athletic trainer, or certified first aid/
CPR provider is always on campus during Summer
Programs.
▪▪ Scholarships are only available for academic
courses.
Refunds
▪▪ The deadline to apply for financial aid is
­Wednesday, April 15.
No refunds for absences or voluntary withdrawals will
be made. There will be a $35 charge for every schedule change; however, no charges apply if such changes
are initiated by St. Albans School.
Financial Aid for Students of Other Schools
▪▪ For students not regularly enrolled at St. Albans,
select summer program scholarships are offered
through not-for-profit organizations and not by
St. Albans.
Contact Information
For more information visit our web-site at
www.stalbansschool.org/summer or call us at
202-537-6450.
▪▪ Interested students/parents must work directly
with those organizations to pursue scholarships.
St. Albans does not provide a list of such
organizations.
Location
St. Albans Summer Programs, St. Albans School,
Mount St. Alban, Washington, DC 20016.
Inclement Weather Policy
Summer programs will not be canceled, regardless of
weather. In case of rain or extreme heat, camps will
be moved indoors, where campers will have an opportunity to watch sports-related videos and perform
indoor activities. Dangerous weather may require
altering drop off/pick up procedures; advance notice
will be given if possible, otherwise staff will direct
on-site.
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St. Albans School
2015 Summer
Programs
June 8–August 21
Summer Programs
Office Hours
Janunary to May and
late-August to December
Monday–Friday 9:00 am–3:00 pm
May to June
Saturdays Only 9:00 am–1:00 pm
June to mid-August
Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone: (202) 537-6450
Fax: (202) 537-5278
Email: summerprograms@cathedral.org
Web: www.stalbansschool.org/summer