French Language

Speak your way through a tour of common places in francophone countries

M-Th
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
June 15-July 16
9-12th grade students
Instructor: Kriste Karolak

Increase your proficiency in French by improving your skills in speaking, writing and listening in different settings. We will explore five realistic situations of common language use. For each one, you will learn effective communicative language, and you will study the cultural setting and cues in different francophone countries. Videos, dialogues, short cultural readings, vocabulary and grammar will be studied within these situations to enhance your ability to communicate effectively in French.

Advanced Spanish

Vocabulary and grammar for proficiency

M-Th
1-2:30 p.m. 
June 15-July 17
11-12th grade students
Instructor: Georgina Milenius

This course will focus on higher level Spanish grammar and vocabulary review and application. The course will be conducted mostly in Spanish, with English used sporadically for clarification purposes. We will use authentic resources to refine the speaking and listening skills while also working on writing.

Middle School
Math Camp

M, W, F
noon-2 p.m. 
June 15-July 17
5-7th grade students 
Instructor: Lauren Harris

Students will have the chance to expand their mathematics knowledge through this summer course.  Students will build the mathematical skills needed to improve their confidence and be successful in middle school. Topics include arithmetic, pre-algebra, and algebra.  This camp will also help encourage students to have fun in mathematics while learning these key concepts.

High School
Math Readiness

M, W, F
3 -5 p.m. 
June 15-July 17
9-12th grade students
Instructor: Lauren Harris

In this course, students will review and master the key skills and concepts needed to be successful in high school mathematics.  Students will use their problem solving skills to master materials that challenge them in different ways from their traditional mathematics courses.  Students will gain confidence with the skills that are used in Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Statistics classes.

Front Desk*

A Read Aloud for Middle Grade Readers

T, Th 
9-10 a.m.,
June 16-July 16
3-7th grade students
Instructor: Stevie Stevens 

Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature! "Many readers will recognize themselves or their neighbors in these pages." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Mia Tang has a lot of secrets: Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests. Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed. Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language

It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams?

On most days, we will read aloud together, and occasionally, students will record themselves reading using SeeSaw. Following the reading, we will discuss the text. There will also be related writing or drawing activities.

*Also offered Session 2

I Hear You*

A reading, writing, and creativity workshop

M-Th , (11:00-11:45am),
F (scheduled small group conferences)
June 15-July 17
5-9th grade students
Instructor: Stevie Stevens

Throughout this course, we will read together daily from Flying Lessons & Other Stories and Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks. Most of the reading will be modeled online reading together, but occasionally, students will be required to read-to-self and possibly record themselves to practice expression, fluency, and accuracy. Following a discussion of the day's story, students will be prompted to write in an online portfolio. Prompts will range from creative to reflective to analytical. Fridays will be used for scheduled individual or group conferences to provide feedback on student writing.

*Also offered Session 2

A Good Author is Hard to Find

Writing a Short Story

M (3-5 p.m.), W and F (3-4:30 p.m.),
June 15-July 17 (optional feedback session on July 3)
9-12th grade students
Instructor: Alain Guedes

It's no coincidence that the best writers are often avid readers. In this course, we'll analyze how authors of short stories use a variety of techniques in order to craft short stories of our own.  

We'll be developing our skills as readers and writers similarly to an English class, but this is an opportunity to use what you've been learning to create something expressive and meaningful for yourself and others. Do you already have an idea that could become the next Harry Potter, or the next Dubliners? Great! Let's build on it. No idea what you might write about? We'll find something. 

Stella Diaz Has Something to Say*

A Read Aloud for Early Readers

M, W
9-10 a.m.
June 15-July 8
3-5th grade students
Instructor: Stevie Stevens 

Stella Diaz loves marine animals, especially her betta fish, Pancho. But Stella Diaz is not a betta fish. Betta fish like to be alone, while Stella loves spending time with her mom and brother and her best friend Jenny. Trouble is, Jenny is in another class this year, and Stella feels very lonely.

When a new boy arrives in Stella’s class, she really wants to be his friend, but sometimes Stella accidentally speaks Spanish instead of English and pronounces words wrong, which
makes her turn roja. Plus, she has to speak in front of her whole class for a big presentation at school! But she better get over her fears soon, because Stella Díaz has something to say! 

Class lengths may vary due to discussions and questions.

On most days, we will read aloud together, and occasionally, students will record themselves reading using SeeSaw. Following the reading, we will discuss the text. There will also be related writing or drawing activities.

*Also offered Session 2

Good Eats!

The Science, History, and Hands on Culinary Exploration of Comfort Foods

T, W, Th 
10 a.m.-noon
July 20-August 21
9-12th grade students
Instructor: Kirsten Hibbs

This will be an introduction for many to basic culinary skills and also the chance to enhance their cooking skill set with practice, new techniques, and recipes. The focus will be on comfort foods from across this great nation that are not limited to, but will include: macaroni and cheese, fried chicken, french fries, tacos, sandwiches, and MORE.

This is a class for the lover of science, history, and food itself! The class will meet three days a week. Each week will be dedicated to a different dish and will include a day to delve into the origins and cultural nuances behind each culinary technique, the science behind the cooking, and then of course actual hands-on demonstrations of each dish.

Actually cooking with me each week is not a requirement, but certainly will be half the fun!

An ingredient list will be handed out before the beginning of the summer session with specific dates when individual items should be needed.