2019 Summer Program Brochure

2019

EXPERIENCE THE DENVER ACADEMY DIFFERENCE

Differentiated instruction and FUN for diverse learners in grades 1 to 12.

Day Camps, Athletics & Academics June 10 - July 12 College & Transition Workshop July 30 - August 1

denveracademy.org/summer

when you register and pay by March 15, 2019.

DA’s Summer Program has something for everyone!

JUNE ONE-WEEK CAMPS

JUNE ONE-WEEK CAMPS

One-week day camps taught by Denver Academy’s faculty provide experiential education using DA’s model of teaching the way each child learns best. Small group camp sizes. All camps meet on the DA campus.

The Art and Science of Rocketry Grades 2 - 7 June 10 - 14 10 am – 2 pm Instructor: Alan Price Build and launch model rockets and learn about the history of space flight and exploration.

Camp Fee: $300

Play Creation and Performance Grades 6 - 12 June 10 - 14 10 am – 2 pm Instructor: Katie Bradford Collaborate to create and perform your own play! Bring your ideas to life by creating characters and writing an original one-act. Present your play to parents and peers on the last day of camp.

Camp Fee: $300

Photograph Denver Grades 7 - 12 June 10 - 14 8 am - 3 pm Denver Academy & Off- Campus Instructor: Tommy Laird Explore Denver’s wonders and learn about photography.

Includes daily off-campus photography followed by editing and printing. Your own camera and equipment (memory card, tripod, additional lenses, etc.) strongly recommended. Admission to venues for photography included.

Camp Fee: $550

Middle and High School Improvisational Troupe Grades 6 – 12 June 17 – 21 12:40 - 2:40 pm Instructor: Patrick Ring Get into improv! Build confidence and creativity with short-form games and improvised scenes in a supportive environment. Perform for parents and peers on the last day of camp.

Camp Fee: $150

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Intro to 3D Digital Modeling and Printing Grades 7 - 12 June 17 - 21 8 am - 3 pm

Sewing & Needlecraft Grades 7 - 12 June 24 - 27 12:40 - 4:40 pm

Instructor: Tommy Laird Design and model objects using computer-aided design and drafting software (CADD) then bring them to life through 3D printing! Students will complete at least one 3D object.

Camp Fee: $550

Instructor: Kayla Wheat Learn to sew by hand and machine. Techniques will cover the many uses of needlecraft, both practical and beautiful. Students will walk away with a new skill set, or build on skills they already possess, and some handmade goodies!

Camp Fee: $250

Cooking 101 Grades 7 - 12 June 17 - 21 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Matt Dastin Learn about the world of food in this week of cooking and creating tasty recipes. Make a complete meal, tackling different courses each day. Take home a packet of recipes to recreate for your family and learn about etiquette, nutrition and the valuable skill of cleaning up!

Camp Fee: $225

I like the DA Summer Camps.

They’re fun, and I make new friends!

- LAURA, 5-YEAR SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENT

SAVE 15% when you register and pay by March 15, 2019!

Register Online: denveracademy.org/summer

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ELEMENTARY DAY CAMP

ELEMENTARY DAY CAMP

I love it here! At DA, I can be me.

- ISABELLA, SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENT

Denver Academy’s skilled faculty trained to teach diverse learners provide a FUN and nurturing summer day camp that’s technology-free. Elementary Day Camp is offered weekly June 10-July 12.

(Ages 7-12, Entering Grades 1 to 6)

Morning Journey with DA Day Camp 8 am – 12:40 pm Denver Academy Work in the school garden, play on the playground, explore arts and crafts and on-campus activities.

“Brain Break” movement activities every 90 minutes.

Weekly rate: $430

Afternoon Journey with DA Day Camp 12:40 – 5 pm Denver Academy or Off-Campus Field Trip On-campus activities and field trips build confidence, motor, spatial, and interpersonal skills through creative game play, arts and crafts activities. Past field trips include Jump Street, Platte River rafting, Rockies games, and Jungle Quest!

Weekly rate: $465

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Full Day Journey with DA Day Camp 8 am – 5 pm Denver Academy or Off-Campus Field Trip A full day of fun with both Morning and Afternoon Journey with DA Day Camps.

Weekly rate: $800

JULY CAMPS

Our daughter loved the camp, appreciated making new friends and learning new techniques to assist her in school. - B. EATON, CAMP PARENT

Session 1: July 8 – 19, 9 am – 12 pm Session 2: July 8 - 19, 1 - 4 pm Session 3: July 22 - August 2, 9 am – 12 pm Session 4: July 22 - August 2, 1 - 4 pm Do you freak out when looking at your child’s school portal? Is your child’s backpack full of crumpled papers and random objects? Results Learning’s C.E.O. Summer Camp explores organizational, time management, planning and self-advocacy strategies for school and homework. Students assemble a personal executive functioning resource kit for the coming school year.

Skills are applied to creating a self-advocacy presentation.

Camp Fee: $1,050

Registration for this camp is available at: results-learning.com

Navigating the College Search & Application Process Grades 11 & 12 July 30 – August 1 8 am - 3 pm Senior Hall – Denver Academy

JULY CAMPS

Executive Functioning C.E.O. (Concrete, Effective, Organizational Strategies) Camp By Results Learning Grades 6 - 10

Instructors: College Transition & Counseling led by two experts, Dr. Jill Corbin and Ms. Carey Eskesen With over 4,000 colleges and universities in the US, searching for the “right” one can be overwhelming.

In this hands-on three-day workshop you’ll learn about: the college search, application and requirements; college essays, creating resumes, and visiting colleges.

Camp Fee: $325

QUESTIONS? Contact Dr. Jill Corbin jcorbin@denveracademy.org | 303.777.5870 x230 For more about DA’s College & Transition Counseling Team, visit denveracademy.org/ctc.

C.E.O. QUESTIONS? Contact Cyle Feingold cfeingold@results-learning.com | 303.771.1160

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ATHLETIC CAMPS

Fitness, movement, and health are priorities at Denver Academy with PE provided everyday and sports teams throughout the regular school year. Summer Athletic Camps are led by Denver Academy teachers and coaches.

All camps meet on the DA campus.

ATHLETIC CAMPS

Additional forms are required for athletic camps and will be collected online upon registration.

FUNdamentals of Baseball Camp Co-Ed Grades 6 - 12 June 10 - 12 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Instructor: DA Coach Mick McLaughlin Learn to play the infield and outfield, hitting, bunting, pitching and base running. Campers will be taught the foundational principles of the sport and the importance of playing as a team through scrimmage games. Enjoy contests and awards! Equipment needed: athletic shoes, water bottle, glove.

Camp Fee: $100

Bikes are great in so many ways - they are simple, human-powered machines that represent something different for everyone: recreation, transportation, freedom, and fun. Riding bikes/cycling is great for physical and mental health, and there is strong research that shows it enhances brain function.

- DA MOUNTAIN BIKING COACH BEN OLLETT

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Denver Academy Mountain Bike Camp: Co-Ed Elementary School Camp (Grades 5-6): June 10 - 14 Middle School Camp (Grades 7-8): June 17 - 21 High School Camp (Grades 9–12): June 24 - 28

8 am - 12 pm

Instructors: DA Coaches Ben Ollett (Olympic Coach) & Megan Kite Learn fundamental skills and fitness for cross country mountain biking and basic bicycle repair. Explore trail systems and bike parks in the greater Denver area.

Transportation to ride locations from DA provided.

Experience Level: Elementary- Beginner Middle School - Beginner to Intermediate High School - Intermediate to Advanced (All campers must be able to ride a bike.)

Equipment needed: Tuned mountain bike, helmet, sunglasses, gloves, saddle bag with multi-tool and spare tube, water bottle/hydration pack. Some bike rentals available at $100 for the week.

Camp Fee: $300

Co-Ed Basketball Camp Grades 6 – 8 June 10 – 13 12:40 – 3:40 pm

Co-Ed DA Soccer Camp Grades 1 – 8 June 24 - 27 12:40 – 3:40 pm

Instructors: DA Coaches Mark Bender & Kyra Ruscio Take your game to the next level! Receive expert instruction, an introduction to team offensive and defensive concepts, competitions, scrimmages, prizes, and work on our Dr. Dish Shooting Gun. Individual development plans will be given to each camper for continued summer development. Equipment needed: athletic shoes, water bottle.

Camp Fee: $180

Instructors: DA Coaches Mark Bender & Kyra Ruscio DA’s Athletic Director & Basketball Coach and PE Coordinator will lead this camp, along with current and former DA High School players. A small coach-toathlete ratio in this camp allows for thorough technical instruction of soccer skills, strategy, and scrimmages.

Campers will be grouped by age and prizes will be awarded. Have fun playing and learning soccer with your friends. A great way to prepare for the fall soccer season!

Equipment needed: Water bottle, soccer cleats, shin guards, running shoes, sunscreen.

Camp Fee: $180

Co-Ed Basketball Camp Grades 1 – 5 June 17 – 20 12:40 – 3:40 pm Instructors: Mark Bender & Kyra Ruscio DA’s Athletic Director & Basketball Coach and PE Coordinator will lead this camp, along with current and former DA High School players. Have fun learning and playing basketball. Includes expert instruction, fun games, competitions, scrimmages, and prizes. Great players are built in the offseason! Equipment needed: athletic shoes, water bottle.

Camp Fee: $180

QUESTIONS? Contact Coach Bender mbender@denveracademy.org

SAVE 15% when you register and pay by March 15, 2019!

Register Online: denveracademy.org/summer

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ELEMENTARY • GRADES 1 - 6

ACADEMIC CLASSES

ACADEMIC CLASSES

Our passion for learning, innovative educational model and small class sizes of 12 students or less support diverse learners, including those with dyslexia and ADHD. Academic Classes are taught by Denver Academy teachers from June 10 to July 12 and take place on the DA campus.

Elementary Math (Grades 1 - 2; 3 - 4; 5 - 6) 8 - 9:30 am

Elementary Writing (Grades 1 - 2; 3 - 4; 5 - 6) 11:10 am - 12:40 pm

Instructors: Joe Senne (1-2); Sara Bailey (3-4); Ashley Watkins (5-6) Math concepts are taught at each level through small group instruction, the use of technology, textbooks, games & projects. Concrete/tactile, representative and abstract forms are used.

Class Fee/All Levels: $540

Instructors: Joe Senne (1-2); Sara Bailey (3-4); Barrie Bodden (5-6) Teachers share writing by established authors to give budding writers inspiration. They also illustrate how published authors construct story lines, plot development, themes and basic organization.

Class Fee/All Levels: $540

Elementary Reading (Grades 1-2; 3-4; 5-6) 9:35 - 11:05 am Instructors: Joe Senne (1-2); Sara Bailey (3-4); Barrie Bodden (5-6) Denver Academy specializes in helping dyslexic students and diverse learners with its phonics-based, multi-sensory instruction. DA uses the Orton-Gillingham technique for reading fluency and visualizing/verbalizing to improve comprehension.

Class Fee/All Levels: $540

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Denver Academy is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools.

Each Elementary course has three levels (grades 1-2; 3-4; and 5-6). Flexibility in student placement allows for remediation, review or challenge enrichment.

Students are evaluated and placed into appropriate levels on the first day of class.

MIDDLE SCHOOL • GRADES 6 - 8

Middle School Mathematics 8 - 9:30 am

Middle School Writer’s Workshop 11:10 am - 12:40 pm

Instructor: Mark Wood Learn the foundational concepts required for Pre-Algebra & Algebra while building on basic math concepts needed for long-term retention and success.

Class Fee: $540

Instructor: Amy Thomson Learn the Six Traits of Writing. Students will submit writing reflecting their interests and readiness levels and experience the writing process supported by teacher/peer conferencing. Class covers fluency, grammar, spelling, writing conventions, organization, journal writing and daily language workouts.

Camp Fee: $540

Middle School Study Skills 9:35 am - 11:05 am Instructor: Amy Thomson Learn tried and true strategies to improve reading comprehension, test and note-taking and executive functioning skills. Explore cognitive strengths and weaknesses and the best use of technology to improve time-management and organization.

Class Fee: $540

Middle School Reading 9:35 am - 11:05 am Instructor: Mark Wood Develop a better understanding and love of reading!

Skills, concepts and activities include: decoding (as needed), fluency strategies, critical thinking skills, literary devices, figurative language, language appreciation, reading aloud, visualizing and more.

Class Fee: $540

ACADEMIC CLASSES

ACADEMIC CLASSES

The DA staff communicates very well with parents. DA designs an individualized program based on Jules’ current levels— academic and social-emotional. Jules has been able to reinforce the academic skills he acquired during the school year while also enjoying himself with the excitement of afternoon field trips.

- PHIL AND GILLIAN, SUMMER PROGRAM PARENTS

SAVE 15% when you register and pay by March 15, 2019!

Register Online: denveracademy.org/summer

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HIGH SCHOOL • GRADES 9 - 12

ACADEMIC CLASSES

ACADEMIC CLASSES

High School Algebra I 8:00 - 9:30 am

High School Algebra II 9:35 am – 11:05 am

Instructor: Jill Mitchell Understand Algebra as a way of thinking. Learn concepts and skills to generalize, model, and analyze mathematical situations to investigate relationships, describe, organize, and understand the world. Concepts covered: Real numbers, systems of equations, algebraic manipulation, probability, linear functions & equations, and graphing functions.

Class Fee: $540 Course credit: .25

Instructor: Jill Mitchell Build fluency with numerical and symbolic facts and equations. Develop analytical and quantitative reasoning skills. Polynomial manipulation, pattern recognition, linear equations & inequalities, quadratic functions and factoring are taught and practiced.

Class Fee: $540 Course credit: .25

High School Literature 8:00 - 9:30 am

Instructor: Andy Klaus-Corritore Develop writing skills through nonfiction and fiction assignments using technology to stimulate written expression/revision. Use the Six Traits of Writing to understand the writing process and its role in critical thinking.

Class Fee: $540 Course credit: .25

Instructor: Andy Klaus-Corritore Read a variety of genres and apply skills and strategies to strengthen comprehension, reading fluency, language and literacy skills. Learn and apply figures of speech and analyze how authors use them.

Class Fee: $540 Course credit: .25

SAVE 15% when you register and pay by March 15, 2019!

Register Online: denveracademy.org/summer

High School Writer’s Workshop 9:35 am - 11:05 am

The academic program at Denver Academy has instilled confidence in my daughter that grows every year. The support and guidance she receives from DA teachers paves the way for her continued progress during the school year.

- PATTY, PARENT OF 4-YEAR SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENT

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TUTORING & ACADEMIC COACHING

Orton-Gillingham Reading Intervention 20-Hour Tutoring Intensive By appointment Instructors: Denver Academy/Orton-Gillingham-trained Literacy Specialists This one-on-one reading intervention uses Denver Academy’s phonics-based reading approach utilizing the Orton-Gillingham method. Phonemic awareness and general language ability is strengthened.

Additional hour-long pre-assessment required.

Fee: $1900 for 20-hour Intensive + $95 pre-assessment

TUTORING & COACHING

We understand that each child learns at their own pace and in their own unique way. Denver Academy provides individualized education for each student in our summer academic classes. We also specialize in one-on-one tutoring and academic coaching; a great way to keep your student focused for the next school year. Tutoring and coaching take place on the DA campus.

Registration for Tutoring and Academic Coaching is only available by contacting Director of Tutoring Services Tammy Curran at 303.777.5870 x323 or tcurran@denveracademy.org.

For more on DA Tutoring and Coaching, visit denveracademy.org/tutoring.

Academic Coaching By appointment Instructors: Denver Academy Faculty Experience Denver Academy’s relationship-based approach to learning with direct one-on-one instruction in academic organization, test-taking and study skills, as well as academic support in a range of subjects at elementary, middle and high school levels: math, reading fluency and comprehension, writing, spelling, and science.

Fee: $85 per hour

No early registration discounts are available for Tutoring and Academic Coaching services.

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Questions? Contact Barrie Bodden, Director of Summer Programs 303.777.5870 x284 | bbodden@denveracademy.org Denver Academy will be closed July 4 and 5.

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