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    Programming for Beginners

    $450.00
    Summer Enrichment Camp
    Grades: 6th-8th

    Dates:
    Monday - Friday
    9am - 2pm
    July 10 -14 (Location: High Technology High School)
    OR July 31- Aug. 4 (Location: High Technology High School)
    This course is designed for middle school students with limited or no computer programming experience. Campers will be utilizing the Python programming language, which is recognized as an official language at Google, to explore programming topics. Subjects such as variables, loops, and data types will be used to design algorithms and perform creative problem solving. All concepts are taught at a level and pace in a fun environment that allows campers to fully appreciate the beauty of programming. The goal is for students to continue exploring the world of software programming at home upon the conclusion of camp. ...read more
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    SAT Bootcamp

    $200.00
    Summer Enrichment Camp
    Grades: 10th - 11th

    Reading & Writing Section:
    July 24-27
    9am-11am (Location: Communications High School)

    Math Section:
    July 24-27
    11:30am-1:30pm (Location: Communications High School)
    This is a fast-paced intensive SAT prep course to give students the testing strategies needed to ace the reading and writing portion. Students will complete over 20 practice tests. Stay for the full day to prep for the math portion! ...read more
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    Savvy Signing

    $350.00
    Summer Enrichment Camp
    Grades: Continuing Education

    Date:
    July 11 - Aug. 3
    Tuesdays/Thursdays
    11am - 1pm (Location: Career Center)
    Students will learn basic features of American Sign Language such as expressive and receptive finger spelling, referencing, basic vocabulary, parameters, sentence structure (OSV) and some other grammatical features vital to developing fluency. Some videos, handouts and interactive websites will be incorporated into the lessons to hone skills through practice with assigned partners. (No purchase of a text is required but, many of the lessons will be drawn from A Basic Course in American Sign Language, Second Edition which can be purchased on Amazon at a minimal cost to students.) ...read more
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    Wild Writing Course

    $300.00
    Summer Enrichment Camp Class
    Grades: 9th - 10th

    Date:
    Monday-Friday
    July 17 - 21
    9am - 12pm (Location: High Technology High School)
    Did you know that spending time in nature has been shown to lower stress levels, increase self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and improve your mood? Nature is all around us, but too often we fail to really see it. Spend the week immersing yourself in nature and practicing your observation and writing skills. Over the course of the week, we will create a nature journal, practice translating our observations into creative nonfiction and poetry, and learn from classic and contemporary nature writing. Who knows- you might even come up with an idea for your college admissions essay! Field appropriate attire is recommended; please bring your own sunblock, bug spray and refillable water bottle. ...read more
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