Summer Academic Programs

We are excited to offer additional online Summer Academic and Enrichment Programs developed by THS faculty for students in Upper, Middle and Lower School! The Summer Academic Programs will review skills from the 2019-2020 school year and introduce students to a variety of topics sure to engage minds this summer, balancing remote instruction with independent work time to curb screen time. Discounted rates are available for Tower Hill familes (see below).

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Upper School Programs

The Revolutionary Era
Trend Detectives US: How to Conduct Marketing Research, Interpret and Apply Data
Biology of Cancer
AP English Literature and Composition Prep
AP Prep for Euro, Gov, World History and US History
Road to the White House
SAT Verbal Prep
Young Adult Book Club
Minecraft Modding in Java
Film Noir
Productivity Booster / Life and Study Hacks for High School and Beyond
Advanced Chemistry Prep
Memoir Writing
Research Skills
Postwar European Film: Italian Neorealism
Reading Nonfiction for Analysis
Getting Ready for Upper School Math
Postwar European Film: French New Wave
I Think, Therefore I Am (...Taking an Intro to Philosophy Course)
Science and Lab Skills for Incoming 9th Graders
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The Revolutionary Era  
Maurice Rapp
June 15-19 or July 6-10 (choose one)
9am-12pm
$150
This course will roughly explore the Revolutionary period in American history, 1740-1800, placing particular emphasis on the historical debates, legacy, and public memory surrounding the American Revolution.

Trend Detectives US: How to Conduct Marketing Research, Interpret and Apply Data  
Pat Carlozzi
June 22-26  9am-12pm
$150
This course will cover the 4 Ps of marketing, surveys, focus groups, statistical analysis and how to use information to make decisions and to launch a for-profit or non-profit venture.

AP English Literature and Composition Prep
 Michelle Wrambel
 July 6-10
 9am-12pm 
$150
Primarily, this course will prepare students to take the AP English Literature and Composition exam. This course focuses on reading, analyzing and writing about literature (fiction, poetry, drama) from various periods. Students will engage in close reading and critical analysis to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to convey meaning. Through reading assignments, students will consider a work’s structure, style and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery and symbolism. We will compose written assignments that include expository, analytical and argumentative essays that will require students to analyze and interpret literary works.

AP Prep for Euro, Gov, World History and US History
Jason Toy
July 6-10, 13-17 and 20-24 (3 weeks)
12pm-3pm
$350 Content, historical thinking skills and rubric writing will be reviewed for each subject in preparation for the Advanced Placement exam.

Road to the White House  Jason Toy
July 6-10, 13-17 and 20-24 (3 weeks)
 Afternoon
$350
 This will be a roundtable style discussion of current political topics leading into the 2020 presidential election.

SAT Verbal Prep 
Megan Toy
July 6-10, 13-17 and 20-24 (3 weeks)  
9am-12pm
$350
In this three-week course, students will hone their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in order to prepare for the verbal section of the SAT. The course will include a combination of workbook and Khan Academy practice exercises and will focus on specific strategies for success on the test. Students will also learn strategies for success on the SAT Essay portion as well.

Young Adult Book Club
 Andrew Scibilia
July 6-10, 13-17 and 20-24 (3 weeks)
 Morning 
Rising 9th Grade  
$350
Calling all Young Adult book lovers! In this camp, students will read one YA book a week for three weeks and have regular discussion. A common theme will connect the three texts. Readers will have the chance to discuss big ideas and share their feelings on interesting stories.

Minecraft Modding in Java
Bill Soistmann
July 6-10 
1pm-4pm
Rising 9th - 12th Grade  
$150
This week long course will explore more advanced topics in modifying the Minecraft game experience. Students will learn how to install existing and write new modifications - custom mobs, new biomes, and more - in Java, and how to run a Minecraft server. Students will also learn how to create and operate their own Minecraft servers. A license to play the Minecraft Java Edition on OS X or Windows is required (current price is $26.95).

Film Noir
Billy Soistmann
July 6 -10
Afternoon
Rising 9th - 12th Grade 
$150
The term film noir was applied retroactively to a series of American films in the 1940s and 1950s by French critics and literally translates to “dark film.” We might think of them as crime stories but what really makes a film fit into this category? Students will see examples of the genre and we will discuss their similarities and differences. We will also discuss the enduring impact of these films and see their influence on modern world cinema.

Productivity Booster / Life and Study Hacks for High School and Beyond
Jessica Douglass
Series of 1 hour sessions (choose one or all): July 7, 8, 9, 10
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$20 per one hour session
Session 1: Organization: keeping track of deadlines, items, etc. How to create and use a task list that (1) works for you, (2) you use, (3) you update. We will practice creating and following calendars. Also will include skills for how to plan ahead for changes in schedule, as well as strategies for keeping track of physical objects like books and shoes.
Session 2: Studying: how to study for tests, how to use memory aids and tricks, and how to organize a study space and materials. Will also focus on how to study every day even when you don't feel like it and "don't have homework."
Session 3: Productivity: chunking deadlines, how to work effectively, explore brain science / psychology behind why certain tactics work better than others so that you can find the best methods for you!
Session 4: Mind/Body connection: learn the basics of how to fuel the body to fuel the mind. Topics will include brief overviews of meditation, sleep habits, nutrition, and self-regulation skills you will actually use.

Advanced Chemistry Prep
Liz Brown, Ph.D.
July 13-17, 20-24, 27-31 (3 weeks)
9am-12pm 
$350
This course is a three-week long course aimed at reviewing material covered in 10th grade chemistry in preparation for the academic year Advanced Chemistry course. Topics include basic review of chemistry principles of stoichiometry, atomic structure, and solution chemistry as well as interactive data analysis and lab skills that can be done either in the kitchen (at home!) or in the lab (if we get to school). This is NOT a course that will present new material, rather it reviews the essential topics and skills from 10th Grade that will help students who wish to engage further with chemistry in the Upper School. Students should expect the course would be a combination of lecture, group-work, and independent learning and skills review.

Memoir Writing
Michelle Wrambel
July 13 - 17
9am-12pm
 $150
In this course, students will read and compose memoirs, seeking to understand how human beings choose to write the stories of their lives. We will discuss the differences between multiple forms of writing including the personal essay, memoir, non-fiction, and autobiography. Each of our readings will focus on a particular area of written composition such as style, narration, dialogue, or figurative language. We will workshop our written work as a group and learn the benefits of constructive criticism in the style of the University of Iowa’s Writers’ Workshop.

Research Skills
Jessica Douglass
July 13-17
2pm-5pm
$150
For students who need an introduction or a refresher on research skills, or for students who want to take their research to the next level. We will practice strategies and techniques used in THS classrooms, including research steps, using databases, and noodletools. Topics will include: creating research questions; finding and citing sources; reading and notetaking; crafting a thesis from research; supporting claims from research. We will also explore different citation styles and expectations by discipline.

Postwar European Film: Italian Neorealism
Billy Soistmann
July 13-17
12pm-3pm
Rising 9th - 12th Grade
$150
Italian Neorealism was a film movement in Italy in the 1940s and 1950s characterized by nonprofessional actors, location filming, and a desire for realism. We will look at these films and discuss how the filmmakers used their craft to address societal issues such as poverty and injustice. We will also discuss the difference between documentary and fiction films and the blurred line between the two.  

Reading Nonfiction for Analysis
Michelle Wrambel
July 20-24
9am-12pm
$150
This course is designed for students who are looking to improve their nonfiction reading skills, particularly examining how we can read nonfiction articles to examine bias, evaluate ethos, and critique arguments. We will be reading multiple sources ranging from The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Scientific American, Psychology Today, and various news publications. We will discuss the difference between informative and argumentative writing, examine the differences of facts and opinions, and discuss the ways that writers can use statistics to skew their argument. We will also complete some nonfiction writing of our own by the course’s conclusion.

Getting Ready for Upper School Math  
July 20-24
9am-12pm 
Rising 9th graders
$150
This one-week workshop will provide rising freshmen the opportunity to strengthen and reinforce essential math skills that form a strong foundation for upper school algebra courses. Topics include linear equations, exponents and radicals, polynomials, factoring and quadratics. Whether online, or in person, students will engage, problem solve and apply mathematical techniques using a variety of creative methods.

Postwar European Film: French New Wave
Bill Soistmann
July 20-24
12-3 p.m.
Rising 9th-12th Grade
$150
Combining influences from both film noir in the US and neorealism in Italy, French films were revolutionized in the 1950s and 1960s in the French New Wave. These films were typically made with low budgets using new, smaller cameras and utilizing new editing techniques. Students will see how a young group of filmmakers like Jean-Luc Godard, Agnès Varda, and François Truffaut changed how movies were made forever.

I Think, Therefore I Am (...Taking an Intro to Philosophy Course)
Jessica Douglass
July 27-31
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$150
Are you interested in big questions about human existence, reality, and thought? Are you interested in studying the humanities, law, or medicine? This is the course for you. We will explore, in a very brief overview, some of the main questions and foundational thinkers in philosophy, considering both Eastern and Western traditions. Course will be a roundtable discussion format, and no prior knowledge of philosophy is required. We will practice skills of close reading of texts that will come in handy throughout your academic career. Creativity, curiosity, and willingness to think big thoughts are the only prerequisites for this course.

Science and Lab Skills for Incoming 9th Graders
Liz Brown, Ph.D.
August 10-14
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$150
This course would be a week long course designed to acclimate incoming 9th graders (or 10th graders who are starting at THS from another school) to the necessary skills for success in the Upper School science program. Highlighted are math skills- primarily algebra and graphical analysis- lab skills that can be done either from the kitchen (at home!) or from the lab, writing scientific data analysis, and the basics of keeping a lab notebook and studying for a science class.

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Middle School Programs

Cooking’s Cool at THS
Fun Five Day Follow Up For Fifth Grade
Redstone Basics
Ready for Middle School Math!
Cocina mexicana con la Señora Martínez
Gardening
Grammar Review and Creative Writing
Tackling Thesis Statements in a Formal Essay
Poetry during Quarantine
Photography for Middle Schoolers
Redstone Circuits
Young Adult Book Club
Productivity Booster / Life and Study Hacks for Middle School and Beyond
Technology in School
Video Production for Middle Schoolers
Research Skills for Middle School
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Cooking’s Cool at THS
Wednesdays: June 10, 17, 24; July 15, 22, 29
10-11am
Rising Kindergarten - 8th Grade
$15 per session
Join us for kid cooking workshops as we learn to make a rainbow of recipes, pizzas and pasta dishes this summer. We will also make seasonal dishes that celebrate summer’s finest produce.

Fun Five Day Follow Up For Fifth Grade
Samantha Spruance
June 15-19
9-10am
Rising 6th Grade
$150
The summer program will focus on intense number sense, decimal and fraction operations, ratios and proportions,and integers. In addition to games and problem solving activities, students will have daily training in mental math so they can solve problems faster and easier.

Redstone Basics
Bill Soistmann
June 15-19
1pm-4pm
Rising 4th - 6th Grade
$150
This week-long course will take students on an exploration of Boolean logic, binary math, and computer programming as they build logic gates, binary adders and simple machines using redstone in Minecraft. A license to play the Minecraft Java Edition on OS X or Windows is required (current price is $26.95).

Ready for Middle School Math!
Cherie Martinez
June 22-26 or July 20-24 (choose one week)
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Rising 5th Grade
$150
Games, games and more games will make this program a winner with all who attend. We will focus on whole number operations, place value and the rote recall of multiplication and division facts. Get ready to have fun while strengthening your math skills!

Cocina mexicana con la Señora Martínez
Carmen Martínez
June 22-26
9am-12pm
Rising 8th and 9th Grade
$150
Review 7/8 grade Spanish grammar and vocabulary while learning to prepare easy, yet authentic Mexican recipes like salsa verde y roja, tacos de pollo, enchiladas, guacamole, enfrijoladas, entomatadas, molletes, quesadillas, ensalada mexicana, pie de limón, sopa de tortilla and sopa de fideos. We will go over greetings, the verb to be ( ser and estar), future with the verb to go (vamos a), regular verbs conjugation in the present tense (ar, er, ir), irregular verbs to want and to have (querer, tener), direct object pronouns (lo, la, los, las) and present progressive (estoy cocinando).

Gardening
Greg Spear
June 29 - July 3
9am-12pm
Rising 5th - 8th Grade
$150
Looking to get outside and enjoy nature during quarantine, or perhaps you want to experience your own farm-to-table meal while keeping it as local as possible? Get your hands dirty at your home and stay grounded with gardening basics, suited for middle school students or novice upperclassmen. This is a week-long camp for middle school students interested in learning about working with a variety of topics including the benefits of native plants, the role of pollinators and wildlife in your garden, soil structure, ornamentals and the maintenance of a kitchen garden.

Grammar Review and Creative Writing
Laurie Edinger
Rising Grades 5, 6, and 7
Monday-Thursday: June 15-19th, June 22-26th, June 29-July 2
12:30-1:30pm
$100 per week M-Th
Let’s work together to learn some tricks and tips to master grammar and produce some magnificent writing! Sign up for one week or all!

Tackling Thesis Statements in a Formal Essay
Laurie Edinger
Grade 7
Monday-Thursday: June 15-19th, June 22-26th, June 29-July 2
10:30-11:30am
$100 per week M-Th
Practice makes perfect; review the steps to writing a solid essay. Receive guidance as you navigate the treacherous seas of the five-paragraph essay. Sign up for one week or all!

Poetry during Quarantine
Laurie Edinger
Monday-Thursday: June 15-19th, June 22-26th, June 29-July 2
9am-10am
$100 per week - M-Th
Let’s play with words and images creating and sharing poetry together, virtually from home. Sign up for one week or all!

Photography for Middle Schoolers
John Bartlett
June 22-26
9am - 12pm
$150
This will be a one-week course where students will explore a bunch of fun techniques with camera phones, online editing, and graphic design. Students with access to SLR cameras can use them as well. This camp will introduce elements of effective photography through instruction, challenges and self-directed projects. Students will have opportunities to create inside and outside, with various environments, actions, lighting and perspectives. We will use free online resources such as Zoom, Pixlr, GIMP and Google Drive.

Redstone Circuits
Bill Soistmann
June 15-19
9am-12pm
Rising 7th - 8th Grade
$150
This week long course will start with an introduction to basic redstone concepts and then students will build simple and complex redstone circuits in Minecraft to reinforce the topics covered in 6th grade science. A license to play the Minecraft Java Edition on OS X or Windows is required (current price is $26.95).

Young Adult Book Club
Andrew Scibilia
July 6-10, 13-17 and 20-24
9am-12pm
Rising 8th Grade
$350
Calling all Young Adult book lovers! In this camp, students will read one YA book a week for three weeks and have regular discussion. A common theme will connect the three texts. Readers will have the chance to discuss big ideas and share their feelings on interesting stories.

Productivity Booster / Life and Study Hacks for Middle School and Beyond
Jessica Douglass
Series of 1 hour sessions (choose one or all): July 7, 8, 9, 10
9:30-10:30 a.m.
$20 per one hour session
Session 1: Organization: keeping track of deadlines, items, etc. How to create and use a task list that (1) works for you, (2) you use, (3) you update. We will practice creating and following calendars. Also will include skills for how to plan ahead for changes in schedule, as well as strategies for keeping track of physical objects like books and shoes.
Session 2: Studying: how to study for tests, how to use memory aids and tricks, and how to organize a study space and materials. Will also focus on how to study every day even when you don't feel like it and "don't have homework."
Session 3: Productivity: chunking deadlines, how to work effectively, explore brain science / psychology behind why certain tactics work better than others so that you can find the best methods for you!
Session 4: Mind/Body connection: learn the basics of how to fuel the body to fuel the mind. Topics will include brief overviews of meditation, sleep habits, nutrition, and self-regulation skills you will actually use.

Technology in School
Jessica Douglass
One hour session: July 13, 20 or 27
1pm-2pm
$20/session
Learn how to navigate programs MS students need to use to be successful: TowerNet, Google Drive, Noodletools, Zoom. Will include tips on how to best use this technology to keep organized and efficient. We will also practice how to send an email to a teacher to ask for help. This quick overview class is perfect for new students and is a great refresher for current students who want to increase productivity with technology.

Video Production for Middle Schoolers
John Bartlett
July 13-17
9am-12pm
$150
This will be a one week camp where students will create original videos with camera phones and free editing programs. This camp will explore an array of awesome ways to work with video through instruction, challenges, and self-directed projects. We could create all kinds of productions such as music videos, comedy skits, animations, cooking shows, documentaries/ mockumentaries, commercials, news — think of the possibilities ... We will use free resources such as Zoom, iMovie and Google Drive.

Research Skills for Middle School
Jessica Douglass
July 20-24
9am-12pm
$150
This class is for history buffs and new researchers alike! We will learn about the research process from topic selection all the way through developing an argument. We will practice strategies and techniques used in THS classrooms, including research steps, using databases, and noodletools. This course is perfect for students who have not written research papers before, or who want more practice in this area, but is also great for students looking to take their research skills to the next level. Each student will work at their own pace and level through the process of research. We will have some fun, too, as the topics we can research are endless! History of popsicles? Development of cartoon animation? Bring your most burning questions and walk away with some new skills and a well-supported claim!

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Lower School Programs

Cooking’s Cool at THS
Outside the Lines: Summer Art Camp
Redstone Basics
STEAM Outside Your Door
Author in Me
Graphic Novels Made Easy
Tower Hill Summer Book Clubs
Science in the Kitchen
A Week at the Beach
Multiplication Math Fun
Book Buddies
The Wild Robot Escapes
Community Caring: Service Learning
Ready for Take Off
Harry Potter World
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Cooking’s Cool at THS
Cindy Sardo
Wednesdays: June 10, 17, 24; July 15, 22, 29
10-11am
Rising Kindergarten-8th Grade
$15 per session
Join us for kid cooking workshops as we learn to make a rainbow of recipes, pizzas and pasta dishes this summer. We will also make seasonal dishes that celebrate summer’s finest produce.

Outside the Lines: Summer Art Camp
Jane Chesson
June 15-19 and June 22-26 (two weeks)
9am-12pm
Rising 2nd-4th Grade
$250
Join Lower School Art Teacher Jane Chesson for two weeks of immersive (and fun!) creative exploration based on a theme of YOUR choice. Students will examine varied art mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media artmaking. Campers will have the opportunity to develop their own unique artistic voice while gaining valuable technical skills using beginner, intermediate, and advanced techniques to take their work to the next level. Young artists will learn to gain confidence in their ability to share and discuss their work with their peers and reflect on the artmaking process. The session will culminate in an exhibition of student work.

Redstone Basics
Bill Soistmann
June 15-19
1pm-4pm
Rising 4th - 6th Grade
$150
This week-long course will take students on an exploration of Boolean logic, binary math, and computer programming as they build logic gates, binary adders, and simple machines using redstone in Minecraft. A license to play the Minecraft Java Edition on OS X or Windows is required (current price is $26.95).

STEAM Outside Your Door
Nancy Tate
Tuesdays: June 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Rising 3rd - 5th Grade
$100
Hello, friends! Have you ever wished that your classes could be held outside? Join us as we investigate both STEM and STEAM activities outside, whether in your yard, on a deck, or in a park. We will learn how to use STEM skills to help our world by developing skills to explore and examine, then make improvements based on what we find. Be STEM - Fantastic! Ask, Explore, Design, Take Risks, Make Mistakes, Improve, Never Give Up. Activities will include: Designing a Treehouse, Making a Moss Planter, Math in the Garden, Kinetic Energy Garden Spinners

Author in Me
Jessica Ritchie
June 22-26
9am-12pm
Rising 3rd - 5th Grade
$150*
Calling all creative writers! Is writing one of your passions? Do you want to learn more to
enhance your writing skills? This week-long, half-day camp invites authors and illustrators to explore the components of a story, various strategies to engage readers, and applications for electronic publishing. By the week’s end, students will have created at least one original book that will be a keepsake to share for years to come.
*We will issue a refund for the difference in the cost of the onsite vs. remote camp if you previously registered for any of these camps. Contact Cindy Sardo csardo@towerhill.org for more information.

Graphic Novels Made Easy
Anna Correa
July 6-10
9am-12pm
Rising 3rd - 5th Grade
$150*
Graphic novels are all the rage in children’s and young adult literature. Explore your creative side by creating one of your own! In this camp, we still study beloved graphic novel authors, such as Dav Pilkey, Raina Telgemeier and Booki Vivat. We will study their graphic novels, plot out our own stories and doodle the days away.
*We will issue a refund for the difference in the cost of the onsite vs. remote camp if you previously registered for any of these camps. Contact Cindy Sardo csardo@towerhill.org for more information.

Tower Hill Summer Book Clubs
Anna Correa/Lisa Somers
July 13-17
9am-12pm
Rising 3rd - 5th Grade
$150*
Make summer work an even more fun and valuable experience by completing it in book clubs! We read our assigned summer books, discuss important points and complete our summer work to boot. Your child will leave this week with their work done and a strong start for the next school year.
*We will issue a refund for the difference in the cost of the onsite vs. remote camp if you previously registered for any of these camps. Contact Cindy Sardo csardo@towerhill.org for more information.

Science in the Kitchen
Nancy Tate
July 13-17
9am-12pm
Rising 3rd - 5th Grade
$150
Calling all tinkerers, amateur builders, scientists, and nature lovers! Let’s learn about science by exploring materials you might already have in your own home or neighborhood. Join us for a week-long introduction to a variety of science disciplines, taught through hands-on experiments done from the comfort of your own home. Examples of experiments include: making rock candy to explore the concept to solubility (chemistry); at-home flower dissection (biology) ; modeling tectonic plates with graham crackers (earth science); building a bridge with popsicle sticks (physics/engineering); Scratch (computer programming aimed at young students).

A Week at the Beach
Ellen Ellis
July 13-17
9am-12pm
Rising K-2nd
$150
While we won't actually be on the sand or in the water, we'll explore beach and ocean life with fiction and nonfiction books, writing, math and craft projects. We’ll splash around with character friends like Swimmy, Hermit Crab, and Pout Pout Fish. As we dive in to collect interesting facts about sea turtles, manatees, dolphins, starfish, and sharks, we’ll practice reading for information and navigating text features. We’ll boogie board our way to virtual tours in aquariums, then compare what we observe to what we are reading. Our marine math skills will come in handy for goldfish number sentences and a sand cup recipe. Beach buddies will work together to publish our own sea life book. Get your sunscreen and swimsuit ready for Friday’s beach party, where we’ll celebrate and share what we’ve learned!

Multiplication Math Fun
Anna Correa/Lisa Somers
July 20-24
9am-12pm
Rising 3rd - 5th Grade
$150*
Knowing math facts is an important part of life, and memorizing them can be easy and fun! At this camp, we will practice our math facts in a lot of different ways, such as games, songs, races and more. This camp can help keep your math skills sharp or help you gain speed and confidence in your knowledge. Kids will also leave this camp with activities and practice routines they can work on throughout the summer.
*We will issue a refund for the difference in the cost of the onsite vs. remote camp if you previously registered for any of these camps. Contact Cindy Sardo csardo@towerhill.org for more information.

Book Buddies
Ellen Ellis
July 27-31
9am-12pm
Rising 1st and 2nd Grade
$150
There are so many great character friendships in books! Elephant & Piggie, Frog & Toad, Henry & Mudge, Kayla & King, and Houndsley & Catina are just a few. We'll get to know these characters by reading, acting out, and doing projects with their series books. This camp will help young readers better understand story structure, strengthen their comprehension skills, and feel more confident with chapter books.

The Wild Robot Escapes
Paula Hall
July 27-31
9-11:30am
$150
Rising 4th Grade *or any other fans of The Wild Robot
Want to find out what happens next in the sequel to The Wild Robot? Let’s find out together as we read, The Wild Robot Escapes. We will practice fluency skills, use visualization techniques, make connections to the prequel, identify problems and solutions, and make predictions of how this exciting novel will end. Be ready to build a robot, investigate new animals, and more!
*Having your own copy of the book would make this reading adventure more interactive!

Community Caring: Service Learning
Paula Hall
July 27-31
12:30-3pm - on campus only
Rising 3rd-6th Grade (limit 8)
“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.”- Booker T. Washington
Tower Hill School is “A School Of Wilmington and of the World” and prides itself on COMMUNITY. Let’s spend this week investing in our community and showing how much we can do to support and serve others. We will paint murals for empty food bank walls. We will make no-sew blankets for patients at Nemours Children’s Hospital. We will help garden at local gardens and more! We will put the V in Volunteering! A permission slip will be required as campers will be off-site and be transported by a THS van.

Ready for Take Off
Ashley Gillerlain
July 27-31st
9:00am - 12:00pm
Rising 1st Grade
$150*
Not a cloud in the sky for students preparing for the commuter flight to first grade. Students will review and solidify emergent literacy skills through shared reading, rhyming and word games. In addition to practicing various language arts skills, students will practice their handwriting skills. The students’ skill acquisition will be assessed in order to meet individual needs. Pack your bags and book your tickets—first grade, here we come! Pick up academic supply kits - more details to follow!
*We will issue a refund for the difference in the cost of the onsite vs. remote camp if you previously registered for any of these camps. Contact Cindy Sardo csardo@towerhill.org for more information.

Harry Potter World
Anna Correa
August 3-7
9am-12pm
Rising 3rd - 5th Grade
$150*
Do you love all things Harry Potter?? Or, do you hear lots of talk about Harry Potter and wonder what the fuss is all about? Either way, this is the camp for you! We will read the first Harry Potter book and use visualization to get ourselves immersed in the world of Hogwarts. We will spend time discussing the genre of fantasy literature and identify how author JK Rowling created such a fantastical world. making inferences, understanding characters and setting (especially in a fantasy setting, which is more challenging) and making connections to ourselves. Using close reading, we will also find out what house you’d be in, figure out how to play Quidditch—and much more!
*We will issue a refund for the difference in the cost of the onsite vs. remote camp if you previously registered for any of these camps. Contact Cindy Sardo csardo@towerhill.org for more information.

Registration
Register online through Popsicle
For Summer Academic Programs ONLY, Tower Hill families can use code THSSUMMER50 for 50% off. Please register for these as separate transactions so that this discount will not inadvertently be applied to other programs.

Summer Academic Programs
One-Hour Classes - $20 ($10 with discount code)
One-Week Classes - $150 ($75 with discount code)
Two-Week Classes - $250 ($125 with discount code)
Three-Week Classes - $350 ($175 with discount code)
Need-based scholarships are available for Tower Hill students. Tower Hill does not want cost to prevent current students from enrolling in Summer Academic Programs.

Questions
If you have any questions or are interested in scholarships, please contact Cindy Sardo at csardo@towerhill.org

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Black Rocket Tech Camps

Black Rocket is offering online tech camps this summer on Minecraft, Coding, Programming eSports and more. See below for dates, prices and descriptions. Register through Popsicle. THS discount does not apply and must be completed in a separate transaction from any Summer Academic Program registrations.
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Week of June 15-19

Black Rocket: Minecraft® Modders - $159
Use your favorite game to learn the basics of modding and foundations of programming. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods! Introductory coding will also be taught through a simulated environment inspired by Minecraft. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.
Ages: 8-11, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

Black Rocket: ROBLOX® Coders & Entrepreneurs! - $159
Discover how to code in the Lua language while playing and designing worlds in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This new class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! Young entrepreneurs will also learn how to navigate ROBLOX’s fast-growing marketplace to publish their games. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
Ages: 8-11, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 9:30am - 12:30pm
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

Week of June 22-26

Black Rocket: Python Programmers - $159
Want to learn the world's fastest-growing programming language favored by Google, NASA, Youtube, and the CIA? Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Each lesson takes you step-by-step on a programming path that will let you challenge friends with fun content you create from start to finish! Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.
Ages: 8-11, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 9:30am - 12:30pm
*Compatible with MAC, Windows and Chrome OS.

Black Rocket: eSports Apprentice - Streamers and Gamers - $159
Whether you want to be the next pro gamer, streamer, or gamecaster this course will teach you the basics to get started! No longer just a hobby, eSports is the fastest-growing career for the next generation. Over 400 million people watched YouTube videos and Twitch streams of video game competitions this year alone! In this course, students will develop game-play skills and compete using Black Rocket’s eSports games and apps, learn how to produce commentary for live tournaments, use professional streaming software, and most importantly practice online safety. Student recordings will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Videos will not be broadcast publicly but will be shared with all students in the class.
Ages: 8-11, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 9:30am - 12:30pm
*A webcam is required for this course Software is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

Week of June 29 - July 2 (Camp Closed Friday, July 3)

Black Rocket: JavaScript Developer Jam - $159
Learn programming tools so powerful they seem like magic! Start off by learning an array of core programming concepts with JavaScript by experimenting in a series of digital challenges. Start with programming your first animated memes, then tackle more advanced skills such as interactive 3D experiences and game creation. Projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
Ages: 8-11, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 9:30am - 12:30pm
*Compatible with MAC, Windows and Chrome OS.

Black Rocket: YouTube® Content Creators - $159
Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! Whether you are six or sixty, it’s time to start a career as the next YouTube star. Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube and how to find your own niche. Learn the Dos and Don’ts of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on-camera presence, your own channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel with the content created in class! Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
Ages 8-11, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 9:30am - 12:30pm
*A webcam is required for this course.
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

Week of July 6-10

Black Rocket: Inventor’s League - Prototyping for the Future! - $159
Become an inventor of the future! Learn ‘rapid prototyping’ and problem solving as you conceptualize and design a product to solve a critical global issue. Each day begins with inspirational profiles of young inventors, such as the eleven-year-old who coded a robot to find victims of natural disasters. Next, research a problem to tackle in medicine, architecture, the environment, or a topic of your choosing. Once your vision is complete, learn how to draft 2D designs, create 3D models, and develop a website to pitch your ideas to the class. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
Ages: 8-11, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

Black Rocket: ROBLOX® Makers - $159
Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student-created projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
Ages: 8-11, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

Week of July 13-17

Black Rocket: 3D Game Design with Unity - $159
Are you ready to take your game design skills to another level? With Unity, an industry-grade design software, aspiring game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, as well as how to utilize scripts and variables. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.
Ages: 8-11, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages 11-14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
*This requires a 64-bit operating system.
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

Black Rocket: Pokémon® Masters: Designers & 3D Makers Unite! - $159
Calling all boys and girls who want to be the designers of the future! In this class, if you can dream it, you can make it! Begin by creating your own digital Pokemon-style custom playing card game. Progress onto designing action figures, jewelry, and toys in professional-level modeling software. Learn how to prepare a model for 3D printing and create a design portfolio to showcase your work! No prior experience is necessary and 3D designs will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
Ages: 8-11, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

Week of July 20-24

Black Rocket: Minecraft® Designers - $159
If you love the game Minecraft and always wanted to design your own world, this class is for you! Learn how to create a custom map, the basics of creating 3D models using a new software to design your very own objects, how to build with Redstone and Command blocks, and create custom textures for you to import at home or share with friends. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Parent email address is required to use 3D modeling software. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.
Ages: 8-11, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

Black Rocket: Rocket Kart Racers: Design A Mario Kart® Style Game - $159
On your marks, get set, create! Blast off in making your first 3D Mario Kart® and Crash Team Racing® style game! Design your own tracks and customize your karts and characters. Using a professional 3D game development software, students will combine their creations into their own kart racing game that they can play with friends and family at home. Students can participate in eSports League races against other schools across the country with a chance to have their tracks featured in the Black Rocket master build of the game! Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
Ages 8-11, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 9:30am - 12:30pm
*This requires a 64-bit operating system.
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

Week of July 27-31

Black Rocket: Minecraft® Modders - $159
Use your favorite game to learn the basics of modding and foundations of programming. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods! Introductory coding will also be taught through a simulated environment inspired by Minecraft. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.
Ages: 8-11, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

Black Rocket: ROBLOX® Coders & Entrepreneurs! - $159
Discover how to code in the Lua language while playing and designing worlds in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This new class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! Young entrepreneurs will also learn how to navigate ROBLOX’s fast-growing marketplace to publish their games. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
Ages: 8-11, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 9:30am - 12:30pm
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

Week of Aug. 3-7

Black Rocket: Battle Royale: Make Your First Fortnite® Style Video Game - $159
Fans of Fortnite we need you! Instead of playing the game, design your own. Using a professional 3D game development software, build levels and assets inspired by popular battle royale games like Fortnite. Students can participate in eSports League matches against other schools across the country with a chance to have their levels featured in the Black Rocket master build of the game!This course includes cartoonish action and battle sequences. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
Ages: 8-11, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
*This requires a 64-bit operating system.
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

Black Rocket: Python Programmers - $159
Want to learn the world's fastest-growing programming language favored by Google, NASA, Youtube, and the CIA? Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Each lesson takes you step-by-step on a programming path that will let you challenge friends with fun content you create from start to finish! Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.
Ages: 8-11, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
*Compatible with MAC, Windows and Chrome OS.

Week of Aug. 10-14

Minecraft® Redstone Engineers - $159
Take the next step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft and become a true Redstone engineer. Expand your Redstone knowledge by constructing your own carnival with a variety of mini-games, roller coasters, and attractions powered by Redstone. Learn how to use Command and Structure blocks to incorporate them into your builds. Activate your skills and take your Minecraft structures to the next level! Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible.
Ages 8-11, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

YouTube® Content Creators - $159
Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! Whether you are six or sixty, it’s time to start a career as the next YouTube star. Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube and how to find your own niche. Learn the Dos and Don’ts of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on-camera presence, your own channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel with the content created in class! Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
Ages 8-11, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 11-14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
*A webcam is required for this course.
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.