Denver Academy 2020 Summer Program Brochure

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EXPERIENCE THE DENVER ACADEMY DIFFERENCE

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

Day Camps, Athletics, Academics and Tutoring June 8 - July 10 College & Transition Workshop August 3 - 5

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NEW THIS YEAR: DA Campos EPC SMART Lab camps!

(Science, Math, Art, Robotics & Technology)

EXPERIENTIAL 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.

EXPERIENTIAL CAMPS

Improvisational Troupe June 8 - 12 Middle & High School, Grades 6 - 12 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Elementary, Grades 1 - 5 12:40 - 2:40 pm Instructor: Katie Bradford 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: $200

Babysitting 101 June 8 - 12 12:40 - 3:40 pm Grades 6 - 12 (Minimum age: 11) Instructor: Cynthia Richardson and Krista Hanson (Red Cross) Learn how to create, build and market your own babysitting business; what to charge and how to be a professional. Participants will receive Red Cross CPR and babysitting certification along with a bag of materials to start their business!

Camp Fee: $325 (includes certification)

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Cooking 101 June 15 - 19 Grades 6 - 12 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Matt Dastin Discover the world of food. Make a complete meal, tackling different courses each day. Take home a packet of recipes to recreate for your family. Learn about etiquette, nutrition and the valuable skill of cleaning up. Ingredients and supplies included.

Camp Fee: $325

Journalistic Endeavors: Magazine Creation June 22 - 26 12:40 - 2:40 pm Grades 6 - 12 Instructor: Vanessa Fritzsche Create and publish the inaugural issue of the DA Summer Magazine as a team. Jobs include photo essays, ad creation, running the editorial desk, conducting interviews, research, and feature article writing. Use writing skills, creativity, and your analytical mind to create a brand-new piece of news!

Camp Fee: $200

Welding & Metal Arts June 22 - 29 Grades 8 - 12 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Let it Bead July 6 - 10 Grades 6 - 12 11:10 am - 12:40 pm

Instructor: Kris Fritzsche Learn the tools and tricks of welding and the metal arts.

Basic blueprint drawing, the science of metals and metal fabrication will be explored including MIG welding, plasma cutting, how to use a bandsaw, chop saw, angle grinder, and much more! Advanced students will be introduced to TIG welding and Oxy Torch applications.

Space very limited.

Camp Fee: $525

Instructor: Ashley Watkins Get crafty this summer! Make necklaces, bracelets and earrings using special techniques and tools. Bring your creative spirit and drive for making a finished product to take home. All materials supplied.

Camp Fee: $150

Photograph Denver June 29 - July 2 Grades 7 - 12 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Denver Academy & Off-Campus Instructor: Tommy Laird Explore Denver’s wonders and learn about photography.

Includes 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: $260

Our child loved the summer program at Denver Academy. Not only was she learning, she made friends and got to know the staff and campus before becoming a full-time Mustang! She loved it and we highly recommend it for any student.

- DA PARENT, CINDY BLINCI

SAVE 15% when you register and pay by March 6, 2020!

Register: denveracademy.org/summer

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ELEMENTARY CAMP

ELEMENTARY/SMART LAB

Journey with DA Elementary Camp 12:40 - 4:40 pm Denver Academy or Off-Campus Field Trip Instructor: Lynne Cole, DA Counselor Denver Academy’s skilled faculty trained to teach diverse learners provides a FUN and nurturing summer afternoon camp. Journey with DA Camp is for Elementary students, entering grades 1-6, June 8 - July 10. Each week has a different theme with at least three field trips per week, as well as arts, crafts, lessons and play. Campers build confidence, motor, spatial, and interpersonal skills.

Past field Trips: Jump Street, mini-golf, Rockies games, Denver Aquarium and more!

Week One, June 8 - 12: Sports Week Two, June 15 - 19: Nature Week Three, June 22 - 26: Art Week Four, June 29 - July 2: Technology Week Five, July 6 - 10: Animals Weekly Camp Fee: $465 Week Four Camp Fee: $375 (Due to 7/3 holiday)

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Campos EPC SMART (Science, Math, Art, Robotics, Technology) Lab Camp 12:40 – 2:40 pm Denver Academy Campos EPC SMART Lab Instructors: Jennifer Perry & Tommy Laird, DA SMART Lab Teachers DA’s Campos EPC SMART Lab opened during the 201920 school year. A 21st-century learning lab for all ages and abilities, it puts technology and learning resources in the hands of students while building problem-solving skills. EPC SMART Lab camps are for grades 3-8 and take place June 8-July 10 with each week offering a different theme outlined below.

Week One, June 8 - 12 Introduction to Coding with Scratch v3 Create a computer game or animation.

Week Two, June 15 - 19 Introduction to Robotics Build your own robot with LEGO WeDo! Week Three, June 22 - 26 Introduction to Circuitry Explore electronics with Snap Circuits and be creative with Makey Makey.

SMART LAB CAMPS

Science, Math, Art, Robotics, Technology

We need more exposure to SMART Lab disciplines. It’s an opportunity that I didn’t have as a kid and it’s important. It’s the future of our country.

- DA PARENT/CAMPOS EPC SMART LAB DONOR, MARCO CAMPOS

Week Four, June 29 - July 2 Introduction to 3D Modeling & Digital Art Create your own 3D modeled print, learn animation, glitch art, digital painting & more!

Week Five, July 6 - 10 Introduction to Mechanics and Structures Make a virtual bridge with Bridge Designer & build simple machines with K’Nex.

Weekly Camp Fee: $220 Week Four Camp Fee: $175 (Due to 7/3 holiday)

For complete weekly camp descriptions, go to denveracademy.org/summer.

SAVE 15% when you register and pay by March 6, 2020!

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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’s 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.

Co-Ed Basketball Camp Grades 6 - 8 June 8 - 12 12:40 - 3:40 pm Instructors: Mark Bender & Kyra Ruscio Take your game to the next level! Get expert instruction including 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 summer development.

Price includes a Friday field trip.

Camp Fee: $250

Co-Ed Mountain Bike Camp Grades 6 – 12 Week One: June 8 - 12 Week Two: June 15 - 19 8:40 am – 12:40 pm Instructor: Ben Ollett (Olympic Coach) Week One, June 8 - 12 This mountain bike camp will focus on basic riding skills including climbing, descending, turning and going up, down and over obstacles. Skill level is geared toward beginner-intermediate. We will start out on the Denver

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Academy campus and then venture off-campus to local trail systems and bike parks. Required equipment: mountain bike, helmet, gloves, sunglasses, water bottle or hydration pack, spare tube. A handful of rental bikes are available and cost $100 for the week.

Camp Fee: $330 Week Two, June 15 - 19 This mountain bike camp will focus on more intermediate to advanced riding skills. We will visit various trail systems and bike parks around the Denver area. Required equipment: mountain bike, helmet, gloves, sunglasses, water bottle or hydration pack, spare tube. A handful of rental bikes are available and cost $100 for the week.

Camp Fee: $330

Co-Ed Basketball Camp Grades 1 – 5 June 15 – 19 12:40 – 3:40 pm

Co-Ed Sports Camp Grades 1 – 8 June 29 - July 2 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, prizes and a Friday field trip!

Camp Fee: $250

Instructors: Mark Bender & Kyra Ruscio DA’s Athletic Director & Basketball Coach and PE Coordinator will lead this camp, along with current and former DA athletes. Play a variety of games and sports.

Keep your body moving, stay active and have fun! Enjoy some of your PE favorites and a few surprises too. Price includes a Thursday field trip.

Camp Fee: $200

Co-Ed Soccer Camp Grades 1 – 8 June 22 – 26 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. Campers will be grouped by age to receive instruction of soccer skills, strategy, and scrimmages. Have fun playing and learning soccer with your friends and win prizes!

Price includes Friday field trip.

Camp Fee: $250

QUESTIONS? Contact Coach Bender mbender@denveracademy.org

Co-Ed Volleyball Camp Grades 1 – 8 July 6 – 10 12:40 – 3:40 pm Instructor: Ashley Watkins DA’s Volleyball Coach will lead this camp along with current and former players. All skill levels are welcome.

Learn about rules, rotations and philosophies. Athletes will improve their skills and have the opportunity to compete in drills and scrimmages. Price includes a Friday field trip.

Camp Fee: $250

SAVE 15% when you register and pay by March 6, 2020!

Register: denveracademy.org/summer

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ELEMENTARY • GRADES 1 - 6

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 8 to July 10. Camp fees for all Academic Classes are $565.

ACADEMIC CLASSES

Our family temporarily moved from Kansas to Denver, specifically to enroll two of our children in the DA Summer Program. The compassion and personalized instruction from the staff far surpassed our expectations. Our kids’ progress was so remarkable during those five-weeks that we permanently relocated to Denver. This school has impacted - DA PARENTS, BENJAMIN & KAILA ANDERSON our family in measurable ways.

Elementary Math (Grades 1 - 2; 3 - 4; 5 - 6) 8:00 - 9:30 am

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

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

Instructors: Joe Senne (1-2); Olivia Jennings (3-4); Emily Garbus (5-6) Learn the fundamentals of writing and embrace the writing process including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing. Students will be met at their ability level and encouraged to find their voice. Grammar practice and journaling will also be covered. Use of technology will be supported.

Elementary Reading (Grades 1-2; 3-4; 5-6) 9:35 - 11:05 am Instructors: Joe Senne (1-2); Olivia Jennings (3-4); Jennifer Perry (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.

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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 8:00 - 9:30 am

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

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

Instructor: Amy Thomson This class is designed to approach writing in a fun, engaging, and collaborative way through group activities, conferencing, and partnering. We will become familiar with the Six Traits of Writing, practice keyboarding, and use IXL to practice targeted skills in grammar, language mechanics and various other writing skills. Students will use Google Docs to organize, develop, draft, edit, and present pieces using a school-provided Chromebook.

Middle School Study Skills 9:35 - 11:05 am Instructor: Amy Thomson Join us as we learn study techniques and executive functioning skills through the Smarts curriculum and other Denver Academy practices. Find out which executive skills are your strengths and weaknesses and use this knowledge to become a more productive learner and student. Some skills we will investigate and practice are: response inhibition, working memory, emotional control, flexibility, sustained attention, task initiation, planning, organization, time management, goal-directed persistence, and metacognition. We will practice our techniques through various activities and subjects.

ACADEMIC CLASSES

ACADEMIC CLASSES

Middle School Reading 9:35 - 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.

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

SAVE 15% when you register and pay by March 6, 2020!

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HIGH SCHOOL • GRADES 9 - 12

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 8 to July 10. Camp fees for all Academic Classes are $565.

High School Algebra 8:00 - 9:30 am

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

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.

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.

High School Literature 9:35 - 11:05 am 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.

High School course credit of .5 is available to students entering grades 10 to 12 only. Students must take both High School Literature and Writer’s Workshop to receive credit.

The academic program at Denver Academy has instilled confidence in my daughter that grows every year...

- DA FOUR-YEAR SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENT, PATTY

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TUTORING & ACADEMIC COACHING

Orton-Gillingham Reading Intervention 20-Hour Tutoring Intensive 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

Academic Coaching 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 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.

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. DA’s year-round College & Transition Counseling Department also offers a summer workshop on campus.

Navigating the College Search & Application Process - Students (Grades 11 - 12) August 3 - 5 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Instructors: Dr. Jill Corbin & Shelby Soto, DA College Transition & Counseling With over 4,000 colleges and universities in the US, searching for the “right” one can be overwhelming. In this hands-on workshop with experts you’ll learn about: the college search, application and requirements, college essays, creating resumes, and visiting colleges.

Camp Fee: $360

QUESTIONS? Contact Dr. Jill Corbin jcorbin@denveracademy.org | 303.777.5870 x.230 For more about DA’s College & Transition Counseling Team, visit denveracademy.org/ctc.

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

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

- SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENT, ISABELLA

Questions? Contact Barrie Bodden, Director of Summer Programs 303.777.5870 x284 | bbodden@denveracademy.org Denver Academy will be closed July 3.

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