Summer Camp Sessions - 2008

• Camps are filled on a “first-come, first-serve” basis. To maintain the quality of our programs, we reserve the right to limit camp size, or to cancel a camp if insufficient registrations are received.
• Due to the nature of some of the camp activities (i.e. art projects, parts in the musicals, etc. ) it is necessary that all campers attend
each day.
• Any questions, please contact Lisa Cook, Summer Camp Coordinator, at the school 410-641-3575.
•Registration Deadline: Friday, May 16, 2008 Download Registration

Session 1: July 14-July 18
Music/Drama Workshop I – “Dateline: Rock and Roll”
Time: 9 A.M.-3 P.M.
Grades: Entering Grades 4 through 8 in September 2008
Camp Directors: Dan Freed & Megan Wallace
This music shook the world and launched generations of young fans. Explore the music, dance, and news of the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000. Campers will perform “The Twist”, “Let It Be”, and “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. This show will rock the stage and have the audience singing along and tapping their toes! Final Performance: Friday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. Campers should bring a lunch; 2 snacks (for mid-morning and mid-afternoon); pencil; highlighter; and wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Fee: $150

Science Sleuths
Time: 9 A.M.-3 P.M.
Grades: Entering Grades 1 through 3 in September 2008
Camp Directors: Cheryl Marshall & Cookie Auxer
Science Sleuths will discover and investigate science mysteries in a hands-on environment of fun and learning. Uncover the mysteries of the human body in Grossology 101. Discover what’s beyond our planet in Space and Rocketry 110 and be exhilarated
by extreme sports science in Sportography 201. Campers will create their own lab coats and go on scientific adventures to the Franklin Institue of Science in Philadelphia and Pocomoke River State Park in Snow Hill. Campers should bring a lunch.
Fee: $190

Spy Kids
Time: 9 A.M.-3 P.M.
Grades: Entering Grades 4 through 8 in September 2008
Camp Directors: Rebecca Tittermary & Laura Holmes
TOP SECRET! Learn the tricks of the spy trade in a week filled with secrets, cyp??? and ???. As a secret agent, explore the “secret history of history”, enter the lives of real and fictional, past and present spies. Improve your observation and analysis skills. Break the code! We will take a tour of the nation’s capital on “D.C. Ducks” and visit the International Spy Museum. Campers should bring a lunch.
Fee: $175

Fitastic Kids
Time: 9 A.M.-12:00 Noon (1/2 Day Camp)
Grades: Entering Grades 2 through 5 in September 2008
Camp Director: Carol Hartnett
If you like to play games and have fun, then this camp is for you! The camp is designed to offer enjoyable, success-oriented physical education experiences that reach everyone. Special attention is given to social interaction and the improvement of self-concept, cooperation and sportsmanship. There will be a strong emphasis on fitness and skill development. The program contains: * Tagging and dodging games * Beach volleyball * Soccer pinball and Four square group games * Parachute and Earth ball * Olympic events to be held on the final day of camp. Campers should bring a water bottle and wear loose, comfortable clothing and sneakers.
Fee: $100

Fighting Mallard Boys’ Lacrosse Camp
Time: 9 A.M.-12:00 Noon (1/2 Day Camp)
Grades: Boys Entering Grades 5 through 9 in September 2008
Camp Directors: Kevin Gates & Chris Mancini, WPS ‘03
LACROSSE IS FUN! This action-packed camp is led by Worcester’s Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse coach Kevin Gates who has had the pleasure of coaching at almost every level of lacrosse. Assisting him will be many WPS alumni including Trip Dyer ‘03, Garvey Heiderman ‘05, Travis Gregory ‘07, to name a few. This camp will help players develop the fundamental skills necessary
for the game. Drills are designed to improve such basics as stick handling, dodges, face-offs, passing, shooting, clearing, rides and goal play. There will be individual and team drills. Lacrosse is the same game at every level; therefore campers will start with the basics and build from there. Each camper needs a helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, chest protector (goalies
only), athletic supporter, lax stick and water bottle.
Fee: $100

Session 2: July 21 - July 25
Music/Drama Workshop II – “Top Forty”
Time: 9 A.M.-3 P.M.
Grades: Entering Grades 4 through 8 in September 2008
Camp Directors: Dan Freed & Megan Wallace
“Top Forty” hits the streets to the dazzling beat of the hottest pop tunes of the past decades. Each section gives a sampling of our favorite tunes over the years. The campers will “ROCK the USA”, “Twist and Shout” and by the end of the performance they will shout “I Love Rock and Roll”. Come and join this explosion of fun! Final Performance: Friday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. Campers should bring a lunch; 2 snacks (for mid-morning and mid-afternoon); pencil; highlighter; and wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Fee: $150

Awesome Art Academy
Time: 9 A.M.-3 P.M.
Grades: Entering Grades 2 through 6 in September 2008
Camp Directors: Rebecca Tittermary & Laura Holmes
Calling all artists! Join us for a studio-based art experience where you will explore a variety of media as we paint, sculpt, and create. You will also learn about famous artists past and present. Campers will take a trip to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. to view masterpieces on display. The Art Academy Art Show will highlight campers’ own masterpieces on Friday. Campers should bring a lunch.
Fee: $190

Book Cooks
Time: 9 A.M.-3 P.M.
Grades: Entering Grades 2 through 4 in September 2008
Camp Directors: Jenny Frostrom & Angie Bunting
Book Cooks’ campers will be offered the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and get cooking using wonderful works of literature
as inspiration. Campers will become chefs as they read and follow recipes, measure ingredients and create. Book Cooks will build literacy and writing skills because each recipe is based on excellent children’s books. Through reading, cooking and writing, campers will create their own personal cookbooks and journals. Campers will also have the opportunity to observe a professional chef at work in a restaurant kitchen and will have loads of yummy fun. Campers should bring a lunch.
Fee: $175

Rockin’ Robots
Time: 9 A.M.-3 P.M.
Grades: Entering Grades 5 through 8 in September 2008
Camp Director: Colleen McGuire
Create your own creatures – Robots! With the skills campers will learn in this camp, they will be able to build ‘bots’ that can move about on their own (no remote control) and interact with their environment. Campers will use Legos to build motorized
vehicles and program them in Interactive C to respond to their environment. The robots will “see” and “feel” their way around a playing field. Campers will work in pairs to build and program the robots. By the end of the week, each group should have a functioning autonomous ‘creature’! Campers should bring a lunch and snack.
Fee: $150