LCDS Summer 2019 Programs

Summer 2019 Programs L A N C A S T E R C O U N T RY D AY S C H O O L

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WEEKS June 10 August 9 INCLUDES SPORTS | PRESCHOOL/JK | GLOBAL PARTNERS | UPPER SCHOOL COURSES | HORIZONS Full-DAY & Half-Day Specialty Camps 725 HAMILTON ROAD • LANCASTER, PA • LANCASTERCOUNTRYDAY.ORG/SUMMER

Summer 2019 Programs LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Director Spotlight

heather woodbridge Director of Summer Programs Lancaster Country Day School 725 Hamilton Road Lancaster, PA 17603-2491

Welcome to our exciting Summer 2019 Programs Guide! We are bursting with enthusiasm for all things SUMMER. I love spending time in the summer outside in the sunshine, swimming, and traveling.

It’s also a great time to learn something new or focus on a passion!

We want LCDS to be your go-to Summer Fun Zone! This summer at LCDS will include more programming than ever before and we have something for everyone, grades Preschool through 12. Have you always wanted to learn tumbling? We have that. How about becoming a better iPhone photographer? You can do it! We are transforming LCDS into Hogwarts! We’ll have wands, potions, and spells for muggles and wizards! US Courses for Credit will give students entering grades 9-12 the opportunity to participate in intensive study during the summer and make room in their schedule for additional opportunities throughout the school year. Our inaugural Global Partners Summer Conference will welcome International students to campus from India, China, Scotland and Spain. Work together on a global topic with peers from around the world! We’re proud to announce the expansion of our PS and JK programs to offer a year-round curriculum. Families can choose to have their child spend the entire year learning and growing with LCDS. LCDS Summer Programs are open to all families – LCDS and the greater community! Please share with your family and friends! I invite all children to join us at LCDS for a summer to remember!

For more information about LCDS Summer Programs, please contact Heather Woodbridge woodbridgeh@lancastercountryday.org.

Sincerely,

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Heather Woodbridge Director of Summer Programs

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AT A GLANCE: Full-Day Specialty Camps by week

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AT A GLANCE: Half-Day Specialty Camps by week

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Camp LCDS (entering K through entering 5th grade)

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Specialty Camps, Full-Day and Half-Day

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Preschool & Junior Kindergarten (academic and camps)

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Sports Programs

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Upper School Academic Courses for Credit

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Global Partners Summer Conference

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Fees & Policies

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FAQ

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Horizons at LCDS

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Thank you

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AT A GLANCE: Full– Day

Specialty Camps by Week

Session 1 week of JUNE 10th

LEGO Mindstorms Beginning Programming, Passport to the Arts, Babysitting 101

Session 2

LEGO Mindstorms Advanced Programming

week of JUNE 17th

Session 3

American Girl Club

week of JUNE 24th

Session 4

Geocaching

week of july 1st

Session 5

Xtreme Camp Fun!

week of july 8th

Session 6

Stirring Up Shakespeare

week of july 15th

Session 7

Hogwarts!

week of july 22nd

Session 8

Hogwarts!

week of JUly 29th

Session 9 week of aug. 5th

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Xtreme Camp Fun!

Before Care, Lunch and After Care are available.

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AT A GLANCE: Half– Day

Specialty Camps by Week MORNING: Preschool Fun, Squash, So You Want to be a Museum Curator?, SAT/ACT Test Prep

AFTERNOON: Fashion & More!

week of JUNE 17th

MORNING: Bug Safari, Tumbling, Basketball, Sculpture, Creative Writing Workshop

AFTERNOON: Kitchen Science, Things That Float, Stop Motion Animation Art

Session 3

MORNING: 3D Printing, Soccer, How Does Your Garden Grow, Forensics

AFTERNOON: MakerSpace Fibers, Space

MORNING: SYTYCD?!, Drone Commander!(Snapology)

AFTERNOON: Jurassic World (Snapology)

MORNING: Volleyball, iPhone Photography

AFTERNOON: Kitchen Science, Nerf Fun

MORNING: Basketball, Make and Take, Farm to Forest Discovery

AFTERNOON: Art on the Menu, SYTYCD?!

MORNING: Nerf Fun, Drone Commander! (Snapology)

AFTERNOON: Pokémania (Snapology)

MORNING: Video Game Design (Snapology)

AFTERNOON: Escape Room (Snapology),We Jammin’

MORNING: Kindergarten Jump Start, Battle Bots, Canvas & Juice Boxes

AFTERNOON: Amusement Park, (Snapology), Archery Fun

Session 1 week of JUNE 10th

Session 2

week of JUNE 24th

Session 4 week of july 1st

Session 5 week of july 8th

Session 6 week of july 15th

Session 7 week of july 22nd

Session 8 week of JUly 29th

Session 9 week of aug. 5th

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Before Care, Lunch and After Care are available.

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CAMP LCDS

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WEEK OF: JUNE 10th

WILD ANIMALS

WEEK OF: JUNE 17th

AMAZING RACE

WEEK OF: JUNE 24th

grossology

WEEK OF: July 1st

water world

WEEK OF: july 8th

outer space

WEEK OF: july 15th

Colors of the Rainbow

WEEK OF: july 22nd

let’s play

WEEK OF: july 29th

creative creatures

WEEK OF: aug 5th

magic & mysteries

Designed for children entering K through 5th grade.

Before Care, Lunch and After Care are available.

A SAMPLE DAY AT CAMP LCDS: 7:30 am - 9:00 am 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Early Birds Morning camp Lunch and recess Afternoon camp Milk and Cookies

CAMP LCDS

9 Weeks of Themed Summer Fun For rising students K through 5th grades Full-day and half-day options available

Join us for a fun-filled summer on the beautiful 27 acre campus of Lancaster Country Day School.

Each one-week session offers classes in visual and performing arts, science, sports, water play and choice time. A different theme is integrated each week through classes and activities. Classes are taught by a talented team of teachers and interns. Full-day and half-day options as well as “Early Birds” and “Milk and Cookies” are available during registration.

REGISTRATION

Registration will open at the beginning of February.

Once you have completed your online registration, you will receive a confirmation via email that your order was received. You will have the option to pay for camp in full or pay a $50 non-refundable deposit per camp plus material fees. The balance of tuition, including Early Birds, Lunch, and Milk and Cookies, is due by May 1. If a credit card was used for the deposit, and we have not received an alternate form of payment prior to May 1, we will charge the balance to that card.

The LCDS Themed Day Program is designed to meet a wide variety of interests. Our teachers work hard to provide stimulating, age appropriate, hands-on activities. Students have an opportunity to explore new endeavors in a safe, supportive environment while having loads of fun!

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WEEK OF JUNE 10th

wild animals Walk on the wild side with us! Come explore the animal kingdom as we create animal crafts using our hands and feet. You’ll learn how to paint a parrot with your foot and make a giraffe with a print of your arm.

We’ll observe wild animals like rabbits and birds and then create artwork from our observations of them. Don’t miss this chance to hop aboard Ms. Frizzle’s magic bus to learn about the dinosaurs that roamed the earth millions of years ago. We’ll discover new and exciting ways to make artistic 2D animals using paint and other fun art media. Are you creative?

Do you love to build? Let’s create homes for some of our favorite animals.

Learn about interesting animals through hands on science activities such as making a worm hotel or an ant farm. What makes each animal unique?

Why do zebras have stripes? Find out the answers to these questions and more!

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WEEK OF JUNE 17th

AMAZING RACE Let’s learn about some of the continents across our globe using arts and crafts to travel around the world. Learn the rhythms of Africa using fun percussion instruments. You will love what you create this week, especially some of our art from far-away islands. Children will learn about the colors in a variety of languages. We will create our own global Pokémon characters by using our artistic skills and hide them around campus. We will explore our natural surroundings in an all-out scavenger hunt. How many Pokémon can you find?

Discover new and delicious tastes by cooking foods from different cultures.

Use some of our African themes and graphics to paint your own garden rocks.

Join us as we celebrate the fun of summer in the watering hole! You can run in the sprinkler and slide on the slip’n slide. This adventure around the world is not to be missed!

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WEEK OF JUNE 24TH

Grossology!

Snot, germs, dead bugs---ewww! Come on, you know you love ‘em.

Yucky & icky crafts will be a focus of the morning! We’ll be reading about these really disgusting things and then we’ll make some icky fun crafts.

Gross and fun! We will make all kinds of bug-themed treats to eat. Of course, we won’t be eating the real thing—just creepy, crawly, tasty treats. Let’s make some gooey slime, and other super gross things. Being gross can be disgustingly good! Brains! Guts! Skin! Yes, these are all things that zombies enjoy.

They are also things that your child will explore during this fun, hands-on class on the gross aspects of the human body! We will spend the week seeing what molds we can grow and what happens when food goes bad. Don’t worry!

We won’t eat it, but we may make some gross recipes that we can eat!

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WEEK OF JULY 1ST

WATER WORLD

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Join us as we celebrate the fun of summer in the water! We’ll create art to represent various forms of water. Learn about a variety of cultures surrounded by water and how they love their watery land. Explore all things wet through fun science activities. Watercolors create amazing effects and beautiful art.

Let’s explore this fun medium together. We’ll make sponge bombs and have water balloon fights! You can run in the sprinkler, slide on the slip’n slide and have water wars! Enjoy watermelon (as an art project and to eat).

You WILL get wet at this camp!

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WEEK OF JULY 8TH

Outer Space Just like our Universe, this camp week will have no limits! Students will be hands-on and engaged in creating ways to make our solar system. How do rockets work? Make bottle rockets out of Alka-Seltzer and film canisters and other junk materials. Beep, Beep! It’s time to board the Magic School Bus with Ms. Frizzle and learn all about the wonders of our solar system! Papier Mache!

Toothpicks and marshmallows! We will make different constellations, planets, UFOs and aliens out of engaging materials. Ever wonder about what astronauts eat in space? Join in the fun to make astronaut food. Learn what it takes for a mission to space. Young Astronauts decide what they would take with them, learn about the effects of zero gravity on the human body, and work to train their minds and bodies for one out-of-this-world adventure!

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WEEK OF JULY 15TH

COLORS OF THE RAINBOW Tie Dye! Learn tie dye designs and apply them to shirts, socks, bandanas, etc. During this intro to art, campers will look at famous art works and make their own creations inspired by what they see. We’ll navigate the kitchen by focusing on one color each day. We will investigate color during this week of rainbow themed science classes. What happens when you give flowers colored water? We will plant a rainbow, make rainbow water using colored paper, and conduct many other fun science experiments. We’ll explore the book “The Rainbow Fish,” talk about its message of sharing, play team-building activities, and create our own rainbow fish.

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WEEK OF JULY 22ND

Let’s Play

Let’s have fun with games set to music. Do you enjoy sports? Do you want to learn about some you’ve never played before? Here’s your chance! Join us as we celebrate the fun of summer in the water! You can run in the sprinkler, slide on the slip’n slide and have water wars! Grandpa’s Favorite Games: Do today’s kids know how to jump rope, hopscotch or play jacks? We’ll go outside and introduce campers to the fun games their grandparents played. We’ll explore mindfulness and yoga during this session. We’ll use the beautiful LCDS campus to explore the wonders of our natural world through a series of scavenger hunts and games.

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WEEK OF JULY 29TH

CREATIVE CREATURES

Campers will create their own wacky creatures with materials such as puppets, papier-mache, paint, beautiful junk, and clay. The world is full of strange animals.

Have you ever heard of a poodle moth? How about a pangolin? In this creative class, learn about some of the world’s most unusual animals and their interesting adaptations. Then, design and create a new species of animal using found objects and natural materials. We will observe butterflies and caterpillars while doing craft projects all centered around butterflies and the butterfly life cycle. Join us as we celebrate the fun of summer in the water! You can run in the sprinkler, slide on the slip’n slide and have water wars!

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WEEK OF august 5th

Magic and Mysteries

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have magical powers? If so, what would you do with them? Well, here’s your chance to show us what magic would look like in your hands. We will create a work of art showing you and your skills in the magical realm! Cooking is all about chemistry! We will discover how our food cooks and learn some fun recipes. Abracadabra! Let’s learn the mysteries of magic. We’ll be able to perform tricks to awe our friends and family! Learn about dragons and castles. Our friends at Hogwarts have trained us in the game of Quidditch and have even made some adaptations so that we, mere Muggles, can enjoy the sport. There are several mysteries that have arisen around Country Day and we need someone of your expertise to help us solve the problems that have popped up. Lead a detective hunt to figure out who is causing the trouble around here.

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Lancaster Country Day School

Summer Specialty Programs

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LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Summer Specialty umme Programs

What is it?

Specialty programs are for students of various ages, able and eager to handle longer classes and more intensive experiences. Students participate in each specialty area for a full week. There are both full-day and half-day Specialty Program offerings as well as Early Birds and Milk and Cookies before and after programs. The supervised lunchtime is from 12:00 - 1:00. Students may purchase lunch each day at the LCDS dining commons, or bring their own lunches.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Registration

Registration will open the beginning of February. Once you have completed your online registration, you will receive a confirmation via email that your order was received. You will have the option to pay for camp in full or pay a $50 non-refundable deposit per camp plus material fees. If you need to make changes to your camp order, see the policy on the LCDS Summer website. The balance of tuition, including Early Birds and Milk and Cookies, is due by May 1. If a credit card was used for the deposit, and we have not received an alternate form of payment prior to May 1, we will charge the balance to that card.

Full-Day (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Half-Day (9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Early Birds (7:30 am - 9:00 am) Milk and Cookies (4:00 pm - 5:30 pm) Lunch Bunch (purchased lunches at LCDS)

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June 10-15 - Session 1

Session 1 Full-Day Choices LEGO Mindstorms Beginning Programming

(Joanne Biltz, LCDS Robotics Teacher) Build and program your own LEGO robots. Assign tasks to your robot, control behavior and pass through obstacle courses. With our Lego Mindstorms Beginners course, students will learn the basics about robotics and programming. Ages: entering grades 3-8. $20 material fee.

Passport to the Arts

(Christine Healy, LCDS Dance Teacher and Stephanie Blocher, LCDS Spanish Teacher) Come along as we take a week-long tour of the world in this full day camp. Immerse yourself in the culture of 5 different countries through dance, music, arts and crafts, language, cooking and more.

Have you ever danced the German polka?

Have you ever tasted Irish soda bread? Can you craft a mask to wear for the Brazilian Carnival?

If you have “traveled” with us before, don’t worry.

We are off to 5 new countries this summer.

So pack your bags and get ready for a week full of fun and learning, but without the jet lag!

Ages: entering grades 2-5. $20 material fee.

Babysitting 101

(American Red Cross) Babysitting is a great way to earn money, and it’s important to be prepared for all the adventures you may encounter. During this class you will receive the 7.5-hour Red Cross babysitter certification course.

In addition to having honed babysitting skills, you will graduate First Aid and AED certified. And there’s more! You will learn about infant and child development, and spend time spend time with real infants and toddlers, just to gain some hands-on experience.

Then you will create your babysitting portfolio. Your “babysitter’s bag of tricks” will include numerous activities to entertain kids of all ages. As a class, students will role play various babysitter scenarios and create a resume, promotional flier and business cards. Don’t miss a great opportunity to prepare for a summer of babysitting. Ages: 11-15 as required by the American Red Cross. $75 material fee - Red Cross Certification fee.

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June 10-15 - Session 1

Session 1 Half-Day Morning Choices Preschool Fun Camp

(Margrethe Faulkner, LCDS PS Teacher & Jennifer Sebelist, LCDS Kindergarten Teacher) A fun-filled week of games, arts & crafts, and outdoor activities. Children will spend the morning with one of the LCDS early elementary teachers and engage in cooperative and creative learning.

Ages: 3-5yrs. $10 material fee.

Squash Camp (Co-ed)

(Trex Proffitt, LCDS MS Teacher and Squash Coach) Take your squash to the next level while meeting new friends! This program is for both beginner and intermediate players. Learn and improve your squash game - it’s time to hit the courts!

Ages: entering grades 3-8.

Test Prep Boot Camp: SAT/ ACT Math, ACT Science (Jim Ringlein, LCDS Physics Teacher) Topics include - review of fundamental math skills, test-taking strategy and application, practicing actual test sections and results analysis, practice and strategy for ACT Science. We’ll even mix in fun team challenges and prizes! Mr. Ringlein has trained with A List Corp. in NYC, and led individual and group test prep sessions both privately and at LCDS since 2014.

Ages: entering grades 9-12. Cost: $300.

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So You Want to be a Museum Curator?

(Sarah Eaby, LCDS ‘09) This camp session is all about art: How art is purchased by collectors, businesses and wholesale, how it is displayed in museums, and how the job of museum curator plays into this role. We will visit museums, shops and collections in Lancaster, and then dabble in some of our own work (modeled after famous artists.) Our virtual museum will be created for a Friday afternoon show for all to see. Join LCDS alum Sarah Eaby (daughter of Mrs. Eaby our Lower School teacher) to learn from the best. She brings her experiences from her Art and Business degree, Christie’s Auction House, and her current position as an art buyer in New York City. Ages: entering grades 5-9. $10 material fee. Camp limit: 15 students.

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June 10-15 - Session 1

Session 1 Half-Day Afternoon Fashion and More!

(Lian Najarian, LCDS ‘15) Lian is a fashion marketing and management major from Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD), bringing a strong focus toward fashion photography.

She is a fashion blogger and a brand representative for the high-end makeup company Glossier. Lian will introduce lucky students to the world of fashion marketing. Your week-long afternoons together will help you start your own blog, work toward creating your own personal brand, and create fashion photography that you may add to your new portfolio. This portfolio is always an added benefit in your college applications, no matter what you choose to study or where you choose to apply.

Ages: entering grades 8-12. Camp limit: 15 students.

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June 17-21 - Session 2

Session 2 Full-Day LEGO Mindstorms Advanced Programming

(Joanne Biltz, LCDS Robotics Teacher) Some LEGO programming experience recommended.

This is a fun, advanced class using the powerful Mindstorms LEGO robotics system. Students will explore electrical and engineering concepts, build various robots with different sensors and use the computer to program their robots to respond to sensors and perform desired tasks including advanced problem-solving. Ages: entering grades 3-8. $20 material fee.

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June 17-21 - Session 2

Session 2 Half-Day Morning Choices Preschool Bug Safari

(Sheryl Krafft & Margrethe Faulkner, LCDS Preschool Teachers) Join the tour as we explore, discover, and investigate the fascinating world of bugs! Children will have hands-on learning through projects, crafts, and play.

Ages: 3-5yrs.

Tumbling Camp (Co-ed)

(Jean Noecker, LCDS MS Teacher) Come flip with us! We will be mastering, perfecting, and trying new skills. Whether you are a beginner wanting to learn how to safely fall and cartwheel – or more advanced and working running tumbling – we want you! Each day we will do some stretching and strengthening exercises as well as drills specific for various skills. Coach Noecker is a National Rated Gymnastics Judge and has been coaching tumbling and gymnastics for over 20 years! Athletes should not have buckles, zippers, or deep pockets in their clothing. Form fitted shirts are recommended.

Ages: entering grades 3-8.

Basketball Camp (Co-ed)

(Jon Shultz, LCDS Boys Basketball Coach) Who is ready to shoot some hoops and hone their basketball skills? We will be working on ball skills (passing, shooting, and dribbling), teamwork, and leadership on the courts. Get ready to have fun!

Ages: entering grades 3-8.

Sculpture

(Diane Wilikofsky, LCDS Art Teacher) Here’s your chance to work with a variety of media as you create sculptures in wire, metal foil, paper mache, and cardboard. We will also work virtually sculpting a figure on the computer and then printing it out on a 3D printer. Ages: entering grades 3-8.

Material fee: $10. Camp limit: 10 students.

Creative Writing Workshop (Joie Formando, LCDS MS/US Teacher & Librarian) This week-long workshop will be filled with creating short stories, poems, and exploring the art of writing. The students will use their surrounding environment to find inspiration indoors and outside! At the end of the week, each student will have a book of writings to take home and share with their families. Ages: entering grades 4-7.

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June 17-21 - Session 2

Session 2 Half-Day Afternoon Choices Stop Motion Animation Art

(Diane Wilikofsky, LCDS Art Teacher) Did you ever want to make your own stop motion animated film? Here is your chance. Learn how to draw a storyboard, make sets and characters, use cameras and computer capture software, edit your rough footage and compose an original soundtrack.

All you need is patience. Stop motion animation is a process where a picture is taken then the object being animated is moved just a little bit, another picture is taken and another small movement is made. This process is repeated over and over until the scene is completed. The goal is to make inanimate objects appear to move and come to life.

Throughout the week you will make several short animated films. You will explore different media as you learn the basic skills required for animation.

Ages: entering grades 3-8. Camp limit 20 students.

Kitchen Science

(Jean Noecker, LCDS MS Teacher) Cooking is not just an art form - it’s a science!

Campers will explore real biological and chemical principles and phenomena such as respiration, emulsification, oxidation, and chemical reactions by making bread with yeast, whipping up a smooth cheese sauce for mac and cheese, and learning the secret to the perfect cookie. They will discover what makes a lemon sour, and how turning the sour down in a sauce can make it salty instead. They’ll even learn the difference between soap and detergent so that they can do a great job cleaning up too! Campers should bring an apron or wear clothing that can get messy and long hair will need to be pulled back.

We will taste what we make, and if there are any, leftovers will go home to be shared. Diverse ingredients will be used, but we will avoid nuts.

Ages: entering grades 2-6. $10 material fee

Things That Float or Fly

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(Candy Thompson, LCDS Art Teacher) It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s ART! It’s also hot air balloons, insects, boats, bubbles, and kites—and more. In this week-long camp, students will explore a variety of art-making experiences centered around things that float or fly. They will even create and EAT their own floating and flying-themed snacks.

Ages: entering grades 3-6. $10 material fee.

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June 24-28 - Session 3

Session 3 Full-Day American Girl Club

(Joie Formando, LCDS MS/US Teacher & Librarian) What’s it like to grow up in a different decade? Join us this summer to discover more about American history through stories, music, and food in the lives of the American Girls. Don’t forget to bring your favorite doll - or stuffed animal or action figure!

Local field trips included! Ages: entering grade 3-6. $20 material fee

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June 24-28 - Session 3

Session 3 Half-Day Morning Choices PreSchool / How Does Your Garden Grow?

(Sheryl Krafft & Margrethe Faulkner, LCDS Preschool Teachers) This camp will be filled with hands-on exploratory fun! We will get our hands dirty as we learn about plants through art, music, and play. Ages: 3-5yrs.

Soccer Camp (Co-ed)

(Blake Marshall, LCDS PE Teacher and Soccer Coach) Are you ready for some fancy footwork? Come learn and develop dribbling skills, ball mastery, passing and shooting through individual drills, team drills, and small side games. Ages: entering grades 3-8.

Forensics Camp

(Jean Noecker, LCDS MS Teacher) Hone your problem-solving skills as we observe, compare, and classify evidence and use logic and intuition to solve crimes. We will investigate the science behind crime scene and evidence analysis as we explore various subfields of forensic science through interactive labs and “who dunnit” activities.

Topics include: evidence collection, impressions, fingerprints and hair and fiber examination.

Ages: entering grades 4-8. Material fee $10

3D Printing For Beginners

(Joanne Biltz, LCDS Robotics Teacher) From human organs to rocket engine parts, 3D-printed objects are being used in countless industries and are changing the world—the possibilities to shape the future are endless. In this course, you’ll use professional modeling software to design intricate objects, prepare them for printing, and then watch them take shape, experiencing the printing process from start to finish. Students will be able to take their creations home to share. Ages: entering grades 3-8. Material fee $10.

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June 24-28 - Session 3

Session 3 Half-Day Afternoon Choices MakerSpace–Explore the World of Fibers

(Diane Wilikofsky, LCDS Art Teacher) Explore the arts of weaving, felting, loom knitting, embroidery, sewing, coiling and more as we spend the week working with fibers. This class will be set up as a MakerSpace. You will be introduced to a variety of techniques and materials. You can dabble in them all or dive deep focusing on one technique or media.

The possibilities are endless. Ages: entering grades 3-8. Material fee: $10.

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Space Camp

(Jean Noecker, LCDS MS Teacher) Want to make your summer out of this world?

Teamwork? Problem Solving? Learning? A chance to get outside? We have it all. Check out the LCDS Space Camp. We will be exploring many parts of our universe! We will be doing some fun activities discussing the Earth, Sun, Moon, Solar System. The sun & stars will be lighting up our lives! We will be rocking out while discussing the makeup of the solar system’s elements. Where are the constellation zodiac signs? What do they look like? How can we see them? Ages: entering grades 4-8.

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Session 4 Full-Day Geocaching

Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunt that’s all around you and you don’t even know it. Using GPS we will join the 6 million geocachers and hunt for geocaches around the Lancaster County area.

In addition, we will also make our very own to hide with the other 2+million active geocaches around the world. Whether you already are an expert and can help guide our team, or you have no idea what it is but you’re ready to hunt for treasure, this camp is for you? A love of hiking and the outdoors is a must, so come and join the fun. Ages: entering grades 5-8. $20 material fee.

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Session 4 Half-Day Morning Choices SYTYCD: So You Think You Can Dance?!

(Christine Healy, LCDS Dance Teacher) Keep your feet moving with us this summer at our fun-filled dance camp! Just like the famous TV show, students will learn and perform various dance genres and techniques while exploring their creativity and expression. From ballet to hip hop, jazz to tap, dancers of all levels will learn and create choreography which will culminate in a performance for their families. Ages: entering grades 2-6.

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Drone Commander!

(Snapology)

In Snapology’s Drone Commander camp, your student will be introduced to the world of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and develop a deep understanding how to control and manage this exciting technology. This camp will give your student the chance to safely test out some of the newest advances in aerial flight and really take their knowledge of engineering to new heights!

Ages: entering grades 5-8.

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Session 4 Half-Day Afternoon Jurassic World (Snapology)

Journey back in time to a world of prehistoric creatures. Learn about the Jurassic era, and the dinosaurs that ruled the earth before humans.

As junior paleontologists, you will explore a LEGO “dig� site, and put together your own LEGO fossils.

Campers will also explore genetic and robotics technology as they bring their dinosaurs to life.

At the end of camp, they will design and build their own Jurassic amusement park, complete with working rides and, of course, DINOSAURS! Ages: entering grades 3-8.

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Session 5 Full-Day X-Treme Camp Fun!

Calling all extreme campers! Excitement will be lurking around every corner. Let’s spend the week together traveling to some exciting venues: amusement parks (like Hershey Park), laser tag, go-carts, arcades and much, much more! School is out and now it’s time to play! The activities listed are examples of the places we will be going to.

Each week will be a little different though some of the more favorite activities may be repeated. Let the fun begin! Ages: entering grades 5-9. $60 material fee--due to attraction admission costs.

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Session 5 Half-Day Morning Choices Volleyball Camp (Co-ed)

(Jean Noecker, LCDS MS Teacher) Whether you want to tune up your skills or learn the basics of bumping, setting, spiking, and serving – come join in the fun! Each day will have some warm-up activities as well as some conditioning activities in addition to drills for volleyball skills.

Depending on the number of athletes we will also have some volleyball scrimmages. Coach Noecker has coached both Middle School and High School Level Volleyball. Knee pads are not required, but certainly allowed. Ages: entering grades 3-8.

iPhone Photography

(Donna Wilcox, LCDS Photography Teacher) You can do some serious photography with your iPhone! With a few apps you can create imagery that rivals a DSLR camera! Learn How! Photographer/Teacher Donna Wilcox will show you how to take good pictures, process and enhance work and store images for retrieval. Plus we’ll have fun shooting lots of pictures! Smartphone required.

Ages: entering grades 8-12.

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Session 5 Half-Day Afternoon Choices Kitchen Science

(Jean Noecker, LCDS MS Teacher) Cooking is not just an art form - it’s a science!

Campers will explore real biological and chemical principles and phenomena such as respiration, emulsification, oxidation, and chemical reactions by making bread with yeast, whipping up a smooth cheese sauce for mac and cheese, and learning the secret to the perfect cookie. They will discover what makes a lemon sour, and how turning the sour down in a sauce can make it salty instead. They’ll even learn the difference between soap and detergent so that they can do a great job cleaning up too!

Campers should bring an apron or wear clothing that can get messy and long hair will need to be pulled back. We will taste what we make, and if there are any, leftovers will go home to be shared. Diverse ingredients will be used, but we will avoid nuts.

Ages: entering grades 2-6. Material fee: $10

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Nerf Fun!

It’s on! This class will be all about the joy and safety of playing exhilarating games (dodgeball, capture the flag, elimination and more) with Nerf guns.

Come and join the fun. Ages: entering grades 2-5.

Material fee: $10

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Session 6 Full-Day Stirring Up Shakespeare

(Kristin Wolanin, LCDS Theatre Teacher and Diane Wilikofsky, LCDS Art Teacher) This summer come and enjoy the Bard as we explore the comedy of “Much Ado About Nothing.�

In five fun and drama filled days, we will produce a 30 minute version to perform on Friday afternoon for family and friends at 4pm. Are you up for the challenge? There will be theatre games, Comedia mask making, and the fabulous show!

Come stir up the Bard! Ages: entering grades 6-12.

Material fee: $20

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Session 6 Half-Day Morning Choices Basketball Camp (Co-ed)

(Hilary Waltman, LCDS PE Teacher and Girls Basketball Coach) Who is ready to shoot some hoops and hone their basketball skills? We will be working on ball skills (passing, shooting, and dribbling), teamwork, and leadership on the courts. Get ready to have fun!

Ages: entering grades 3-8.

Make and Take

(Ali Charles, LCDS ‘13) The purpose of this camp is to get the student’s brains engaged in utilizing their science skills and knowledge to make and perform experiments.

They will be able to take what they make home to enjoy with family and friends. The purpose of this camp is to show that science is fun and engaging while they will be working alongside their friends.

Ages: entering grades K-2. $10 material fee.

Farm to Forest Discovery Camp*

(Elisabeth Weaver, LCDS ‘98) Deepen your child’s connection to nature, each other and themselves. Through nature based activities and games campers will learn where food, flowers and herbs come from. We will get into the dirt of growing and harvesting on the farm to the forest. Learn about common and wild plants, animals and insects of our landscape.

This is a hands-on experience, taking place at Lancasterfarmacy locations.

Ages: entering grade 1-5. $20 material fee. *off-campus camp

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Session 6 Half-Day Afternoon Choices Art on the Menu

(Candy Thompson, LCDS Art Teacher) Join us for a delicious week of food-inspired art!

If you can eat it, it may become the subject of your art! On the menu will be painting, collage, weaving, printmaking, and more--involving traditional, as well as a few EDIBLE “art supplies.� You will even have a chance to eat some of your own creations.

Ages: entering grades 3-6. Material fee: $10.

SYTYCD: So You Think You Can Dance?!

(Christine Healy, LCDS Dance Teacher) Keep your feet moving with us this summer at our fun-filled dance camp! Just like the famous TV show, students will learn and perform various dance genres and techniques while exploring their creativity and expression. From ballet to hip hop, jazz to tap, dancers of all levels will learn and create choreography which will culminate in a performance for their families. Ages: entering grades 2-6.

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Session 7 Full-Day Hogwarts!

(Joie Formando, LCDS MS/US Teacher & Librarian) Ever wish you could be a student at Hogwarts? Now is your chance. The magic begins the moment you receive your letter of acceptance. Visit Hogsmeade and Gringotts so you can shop for supplies; then arrive at the Great Hall for a sorting ceremony and the fun really begins. Classes include Potions, Herbology, Arithmancy, Astronomy, History of Magic, Divination, Care of Magical Creatures and of course Quidditch. Let the magic begin. Ages: entering grades 4-8. $20 material fee.

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Session 7 Half-Day Morning Choices Drone Commander!

(Snapology)

In Snapology’s Drone Commander camp, your student will be introduced to the world of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and develop a deep understanding how to control and manage this exciting technology. This camp will give your student the chance to safely test out some of the newest advances in aerial flight and really take their knowledge of engineering to new heights!

Ages: entering grades 5-8.

Nerf Fun!

It’s on! We can’t wait! This camp will be all about the joy and safety of playing exhilarating games (dodgeball, capture the flag, elimination and more) with Nerf guns. Try shooting at a target while sliding past on the awesome slip n’ slide. Come and join the fun! Ages: entering grades 3-6. $10 material fee.

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Session 7 Half-Day Afternoon Pokémania (Snapology)

Come join Snapology for Pokémania. Students will build and explore the world of Pokémon as they create their own gyms, battles, and even their very own generation of Pokémon. Children will also learn about real world science as they learn about the habitats of the Pokémon. Your child will have a blast becoming the best Pokémon trainer ever.

Ages: entering grades 3-8.

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Session 8 Full-Day Hogwarts!

(Joie Formando, LCDS MS/US Teacher & Librarian) Ever wish you could be a student at Hogwarts?

Now is your chance. The magic begins the moment you receive your letter of acceptance.

Visit Hogsmeade and Gringotts so you can shop for supplies; then arrive at the Great Hall for a sorting ceremony and the fun really begins.

Classes include Potions, Herbology, Arithmancy, Astronomy, History of Magic, Divination, Care of Magical Creatures and of course Quidditch.

Let the magic begin. Ages: entering grades 4-8. $20 material fee.

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Session 8 Half-Day Morning Video Game Design (Snapology)

Create your own video game in this awesome Snapology program. We’ll teach you how to design your very own online game that can be shared and played at home with family and friends. Don’t miss out. You will develop your computer skills, learn program navigation, spatial planning and game mechanics. It is fun and creative, too, developing the story narrative and game progressions.

Ages: entering grades 3-8.

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Session 8 Half-Day Afternoon Choices Escape Room (Snapology)

Hurry! Your team has 60 minutes to discover clues, solve puzzles, answer riddles and manipulate contraptions in order to complete an assigned task to ultimately unlock the door to escape. The team that escapes the fastest is given ultimate bragging rights… that is until their record is beaten by a new team. In Escape Snapology, students will play various escape games using their budding S.T.E.A.M. skills. If you like puzzles and games, especially those with a team, this camp is for you.

Ages: entering grades 5-8.

We Jammin’

(David Franklin, LCDS Jazz Teacher) Do you enjoy playing music and want to explore the creative and open world of musical improvisation, also known as “jamming”? Through experimentation of different musical styles such as hip hop, rock, funk, country, jazz, and classical, students will learn how to express themselves through music and build confidence as artists. All participants must have a basic understanding of how to play notes on their instruments. All variety of instruments welcome. Ages: entering grades 6-12.

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August 5-9 - Session 9

Session 9 Full-Day X-Treme Camp Fun!

Calling all extreme campers! Excitement will be lurking around every corner. Let’s spend the week together traveling to some exciting venues: amusement parks (like Hershey Park), laser tag, go-carts, arcades and much, much more! School is out and now it’s time to play! The activities listed are examples of the places we will be going to. Each week will be a little different though some of the more favorite activities may be repeated. Let the fun begin! Ages: entering grades 5-9. $60 material fee – due to attraction admission costs.

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Session 9 Half-Day Morning Choices Canvas and Juice Boxes

Explore your artistic side with this interactive painting class. Follow step-by-step directions to complete a colorful and creative painting on canvas while enjoying friends, music and top quality juice.

Come learn the basics of painting and leave with ready to hang art for your room or house.

Ages: entering grades 5-8. $10 materials fee.

Kindergarten Jump Start

Battle Bots (Snapology)

Do you think your child can build the strongest and most agile robot? Can their robot win a head-to-head combat mission? Your child will discover basic strategies for building sturdy structures, as well as manipulating engineering concepts such as gear ratio, and then apply that knowledge to build a robot for friendly competition.

They should be prepared to have tons of fun!

Ages: entering grades 5-8.

(Kevia Walton & Cathy Swiatek, LCDS JK Teachers) “Jump” into kindergarten with confidence! Keep your kindergarten child’s academic concepts fresh while they make friends and have fun! Kindergarten jump start is the perfect way to enrich your kindergarten child’s summer days. A snack will be provided to practice Dining Commons Etiquette 101!

Ages: entering kindergarten fall 2019.

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Session 9 Half-Day Afternoon Choices Amusement Park (Snapology)

We bet your child loves going to amusement parks to experience the variety of fast, dropping, and spinning rides--but have they ever thought about the science that goes into building those rides and the people who are responsible for designing them?

In Snapology’s Amusement Park Engineering class, students will become engineers of their own amusement park rides and will learn the core physics and engineering concepts used to make a ride thrilling! The camp culminates in a group design and build of an entire working theme park.

Ages: entering grades 5-8.

Archery Fun (Co-ed)

(Shelly Landau, LCDS Special Projects Administrator) Have you ever wanted to learn to shoot a bow and arrow? It is a great sport, and one that takes practice and concentration. Love the movies “Brave,” ”The Hunger Games,” ”Robin Hood,” even ”The Lord of the Rings?” Come learn how they do it. Did you know that in 1904 the only Olympic sport open to women was archery? We will do some crafts, see a few archery movie excerpts and make some healthy snacks too. Mrs. Landau is an experienced Archery instructor at Nakanawa Camps for Girls in Tennessee. Ages: entering grades 5-9. $10 material fee. Camp limit: 20 students.

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PreSchool & Junior Kindergarten (academic and camps)

Lancaster Country Day School is now offering year-round Preschool and Junior Kindergarten.

We will allow early registration for current LCDS families first, and then open the summer slots to those in our community who fit our admission requirements.

If you have a child in PS or JK and are not registering for the summer PS/JK curriculum, we invite you to join one of our PS/JK week-long themed camps.

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June 10-June 14 Morning Session

Preschool Fun Camp

(Margrethe Faulkner & Jennifer Sebelist) A fun-filled week of games, arts & crafts, and outdoor activities. Children will spend the morning with one of the LCDS early elementary teachers and engage in cooperative and creative learning. Ages: 3-5yrs.

June 17-June 21 Morning Session

Bug Safari

(Sheryl Krafft & Margrethe Faulkner) A fun-filled week of games, arts & crafts, and outdoor activities. Children will spend the morning with one of the LCDS early elementary teachers and engage in cooperative and creative learning. Ages: 3-5yrs.

June 24-June 28 Morning Session

How Does Your Garden Grow?

(Sheryl Krafft & Margrethe Faulkner) This camp will be filled with hands-on exploratory fun!

We will get our hands dirty as we learn about plants through art, music, and play. Ages: 3-5yrs.

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Sports Programs The sports programs are listed by week and session in this booklet. To make it easier, we are listing each of the sport-related camps in this section as well. Refer to each week/session listing for the explanation of the camp.

All Sports Camps are Co-ed and for students entering grades 3-8.

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Squash Camp with Trex ProffiTtJune 10-15 (morning)

Tumbling Camp with Jean Noecker June 17-21 (morning)

Basketball Camp w i t h J o n S h u lt z June 17 - 21 (morning)

Soccer Camp with Blake Marshall June 24-28 (morning)

Volleyball Camp with Jean Noecker J u ly 8 - 1 2 ( m o r n i n g )

Basketball Camp w i t h H i l a r y Wa lt m a n J u ly 1 5 - 1 9 ( m o r n i n g )

archery Camp w i t h s h e l ly l a n d a u August 5-9 (AFTERNOON)

coming soon!

Yoga Mornings Squash Afternoons Nike & Adidas Camps LAX CAMPS

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Upper School Academic Courses for Credit Three Upper school academic courses will be offered for credit this summer.

Course: Physics I

Instructor: Jim Ringlein, LCDS Physics Teacher Prerequisite(s): Full year of Chemistry and Algebra II with final grades of C or higher For students entering grades: 10-12 Meeting Times: June 17 to June 21 8 AM to 12:00 PM each day.

June 24 to June 28 and July 1-3, 8 AM to 1 PM each day. July 8 to 12 and July 15-19 8 AM to 12 PM each day.

Cost: $800 Course Description: Explore learning simulations and related worksheets are assigned for homework each evening, plus related etext reading and a few problems/ questions from the book. About 1 to 1.5 hrs homework each evening. A quiz will be given each Friday, and a comprehensive final on the last class day. A laboratory notebook will be required for documentation of daily experimentation.

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Week 1: Kinematics in 1 and 2 dimensions, including use of Lego Nxt robots Week 2: Forces, including water rocket construction and testing Week 3: Momentum, Energy and Work, including Roller Coaster design Week 4: Waves, Sound and Optics Week 5: Electricity and Magnetism

Course: Honors Chemistry

Instructor: Lindsay Deibler-Wallace, LCDS Asst. Head of US and Chemistry Teacher Prerequisite(s): Full year of Algebra I and Honors Geometry with final grades of B or higher For students entering grades: 9-12 Meeting Times: June 17-21 8 AM to 12 PM each day.

June 24-28 and July 1-3, 8 AM to 1 PM each day.

July 8-12 and July 15-19 8 AM to 12 PM each day.

Cost: $800 Course Description: Vodcasts will be assigned as daily homework in addition to some practice problems on corresponding worksheets. About 1 - 1.5 hours of homework each evening. Comprehensive weekly assessments on 2-3 units, laboratory activities, and a final exam will all contribute to the overall grade in the course.

Week 1: •Laboratory safety, equipment, and procedures •Chemical Measurements – Significant Figures, Conversions, Factor-Label Method •Introduction to Chemistry – Element names and symbols, Classification of Matter, Chemical/Physical Properties and Changes, Energy •Atomic Structure – Atomic Theory and Structure, Isotopes and Average Atomic Mass, Mole Concept •The Periodic Table – Development of the Periodic Table, Periodic Trends Week 2: •Chemical Bonding – Common Ions, Chemical Bonding: Covalent, Ionic, Metallic •Chemical Names and Formulas – Naming Chemical Compounds, Using Chemical Formulas Week 3: •Chemical Reactions and Equations – Writing and Balancing Equations, Reaction Types, Predicting Products •Stoichiometry – Stoichiometric Calculations, Limiting Reactant, Percent Yield Week 4: •Gases – Development of the Gas Laws, Partial Pressure, Effusion and Diffusion •States of Matter – Properties of Solids, Liquids, Gases, Kinetic Molecular Theory, Phase Changes Week 5: •Aqueous Solutions – Concentration Calculations, Solution Preparation and Properties, Colligative Properties •Thermochemistry/Thermodynamics – Phase Change Energy Calculations, Enthalpy, Entropy, and Free Energy •Advanced Topics such as Acids/Bases, Oxidation/ Reduction as time permits.

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Course: Algebra I

Instructor: Rob Trubiano, LCDS Math Teacher Prerequisite(s): Prealgebra For students entering grades: 8-9 Meeting Times: June 10, 2019 through July 12, 2019, Monday through Friday, from 8:00-12:00.

There will need to be two eight hour days (8:00-5:00) in order to make up for no classes on July 4 and 5.

Cost: $800 Course Description: This course focuses on problem solving using arithmetic operations and algebraic skills to solve linear equations, inequalities, and systems of equations. Students also learn to use proportions, coordinate graphs, exponents, and polynomials.

Students apply these topics to geometry, data analysis, and real-life problems. A TI-84 graphing calculator is required. There will need to be about 30 minutes of homework per day.

A Final exam will contribute to the overall grade in the course.

Week 1 - Foundation for Algebra Variables and expressions; order of operations and evaluating expressions; properties of real numbers; the distributive property; introduction to equations.

Solving Equations - Solving one-step, two-step, and multi-step equations; equations with variables on both sides; solving proportions.

Week 2 - Solving Inequalities Graphing inequalities; solving inequalities; compound inequalities and absolute value.

Introduction to Functions - Patterns and linear and nonlinear functions; graphing and writing function rules; formalizing relations and functions; arithmetic sequences.

Week 3 - Linear Functions Rate of change/slope; direct variation; forms of the linear equation; parallel and perpendicular lines; scatter plots and trend lines; graphing absolute value equations.

Week 4 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities Solving systems of equations by graphing, using substitution and elimination; systems of linear inequalities.

Week 5 - Exponents and Exponential Functions Properties of exponents; rational exponents and radicals. Polynomials & Factoring - Adding and subtracting polynomials; multiplying polynomials; introduction to and factoring simple quadratic equations.

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GLOBAL PARTNERS SUMMER Conference JULY 2-18, 2019

Lancaster Country Day School | Lancaster, PA | USA With delegations from schools representing 3-5 different countries, this summer program offers a rich opportunity for students to broaden their understanding of the world and to gain a more nuanced view into the United States. Situated on LCDS’ 27-acre campus, home base for the program is centered in our clean, modern facility within a green residential area just west of Lancaster. While most days are based on campus, the program also involves travel out from Lancaster. Trips include exploration of a variety of places in the region and town to sample elements of modern American culture.

These include exploration of:

Washington DC,

the historic capital city of the United States

Gettysburg,

the location of the largest battle of the American Civil War (1863)

Philadelphia,

a major city uniquely significant in American history

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Stay in dorms at Franklin & Marshall College where breakfast and dinner are readily available each day.

Walk three residential blocks to our campus at LCDS to engage in discussion, hear presentations, be entertained, and work collectively. A collection of teachers will guide you to a fuller understanding of a selected global issue and various voices will provide insight into elements of American culture and experience.

LCDS will invite up to six LCDS Upper School students to attend the two-week Global Partners Summer Conference alongside students from our Global Partner Schools. LCDS students will have the option to stay in the Franklin & Marshall dorms or in their own homes and commute to the conference daily.

Ages: students entering grades 10-12.

Cost: $700 commuter; $1600 dorm resident (housing and 3 meals a day included).

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Explore a global topic of interest. …

Explore elements of American culture, geography, history, and contribution to the world. …

Explore and experience life today in the USA.

Provide the setting for meaningful collaboration among partner schools from different countries.

Confronting a global issue will serve as a focus through the two weeks.

In small and whole group sessions, students will gain added depth and breadth of the issue.

Ultimately, they work together to envision and prepare solutions for the issue.

These will be both informative and varied with travel opportunities to the following locations: Washington, D.C, Philadelphia, Lancaster county “Amish Community”, Gettysburg and experience the beauty of Pennsylvania nature.

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Alongside American students and faculty, trips into the local area will provide first-hand experiences in the life of a small American city and its environs.

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By using the calendar space the summer affords, this two week academy seeks to connect students, faculty and administration across a handful of schools in a shared experience.

GLOBAL PARTNER SCHOOLS

Lancaster Country Day School Lancaster, USA

Kelvinside Academy Glasgow, Scotland

SMIC Shanghai, China

Colegio Virgen De Europa Madrid, Spain

Navrachana International School Vadodara Gujarat, India

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FEES and Policies of The LCDS Summer Programs Your two, day-camp choices are explained here. All other program prices are listed within their section.

Camp LCDS - These programs are half-day or full-day options for students entering K through 5th grades. Each week has a child-centered theme with options ranging from science to art to sports and water play.

LCDS Specialty Programs - Specialty Programs are designed for a wide range of ages and interest areas. Students participate in each specialty area for a full week. There are both full-day and half-day Specialty Program offerings as well as Early Birds and Milk and Cookies before and after programs. If a student is signed up for two half-day Specialty Programs, a supervised lunchtime from 12-1 is included. Students may purchase lunch each day at the LCDS dining commons, or bring their own lunches.

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Registration - Registration will open the beginning of February. Have everything you will need (like your child’s health information) ready before you begin the online registration process. Once you have completed your online registration, you will receive a confirmation via email that your order was received. You will have the option to pay for camp in full or pay a $50 non-refundable deposit per camp plus material fees. The balance of tuition, including Early Birds and Milk and Cookies, is due by May 1.

Cancellation - For Specialty Programs and Camp LCDS, if cancellation occurs before May 1, you will lose your non-refundable deposit. After May 1 there are no refunds.

D A I LY S C H E D U L E & F E E S Full-Day (9:00am - 4:00pm) $330 per week + materials Half-Day (9:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm - 4:00pm) $180 per week + materials Early Birds (7:30am - 9:00am) $40 per week Milk and Cookies (4:00pm - 5:30pm) $40 per week Lunch Bunch (purchased lunches at LCDS) Price to be announced at registration *Week of July 1-- 4 day week, no camp on July 4 Full-Day: $265 Half-Day: $145 Early Birds: $30 Milk and Cookies: $30

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F r e q u e n t ly A s k e d Q u e s t i o n s Who can attend the Lancaster Country Day School Summer Programs? Any child who has turned 5 by June 1 may attend the Camp LCDS programs. Preschool and JK entry ages are: 3 years of age for PS and 4 for JK by June 1, 2019.

What is the difference between the Day and Specialty Program? The Day Program is geared toward students entering K through Grade 5. The Specialty Program is geared towards students in a variety of grade levels and offers a more in depth experience in a specialized class.

What are the hours of LCDS Summer Programs? The day starts at 9:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm. Half-day camps run from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and/or 1:00 - 4:00 pm Are there extended hours? “Early Birds” runs from 7:30 - 9:00 am each morning and “Milk and Cookies” each afternoon runs from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. All students are welcome to sign up for these extended programs and must be registered to participate.

What time can students arrive at LCDS? Students cannot be brought before 7:30 am and must be picked up by 5:30 pm. You must sign up for Early Birds (7:30 - 9:00 am) and Milk and Cookies (4:00 - 5:30 pm) by the Friday before the week of camp.

Is there drop-in care through the extended hours program? No. All campers must be pre-registered for extended camp programs. Campers need to be registered for Early Birds and Milk and Cookies by the Friday BEFORE the week that you need extended care.

What should each student bring to the Camp LCDS Program each day? Each student should bring a water bottle, snack, hat and lunch if they are staying for lunch (or purchase a lunch through our online registration system.)

Please be sure to send your student to camp with sunscreen already applied. We are happy to reapply during the day with your written permission. If your child is participating in water play, be sure to send a towel and swimming suit as well.

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What should each camper bring to the LCDS Specialty Program each day? Each specialty program student should bring a water bottle, snack, hat and lunch if they are staying for lunch (or purchase a lunch through our online registration system). Please be sure to send a snack if your student would like one. Teachers will also send out information if anything specific is needed for their program.

What shouldn’t students bring to the LCDS Summer Camps? We strongly discourage students from bringing electronics such as iPods, cell phones, MP3 players, playing cards or personal games, large amounts of money, and other valuable objects.

My student has food allergies or other special health circumstances, can this be accommodated? We are happy to work with you and your student to make sure that he or she is safe. Please be sure to clearly explain all allergies and other medical concerns through the online camper registration forms.

Where is LCDS Summer Programs located? We are located at Lancaster Country Day School in the School Lane Hills neighborhood of Lancaster, between the new Wegman’s store and Franklin & Marshall College. Our address is: 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster, PA 17603. Our main phone number is 717-392-2916.

How do I register? All registration is done online through lancastercountryday.org/summer which can be accessed through the registration link on the homepage. Registration opens the beginning of February.

Can I pay by credit card or e-check? Both!

What do I do if my child wants to cancel classes/camps? If cancellation occurs before May 1, you will lose your non-refundable deposit. After May 1, there are no refunds.

How do I guarantee my child is registered with their friends? Only the legal parent(s) and/or guardian(s) are authorized to sign off on the registration form. This is a safety and legal precaution. The only way to increase the possibility of being in the same program with a friend is to try and complete the registration simultaneously, but under their own accounts. If an account is found to have multiple students registered that are not of their own, their camps will be cancelled.

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Horizons at lcds Horizons at LCDS is an educational summer program for low-income public school students, hosted by LCDS. The goal of the program is to stop summer learning loss and to provide enriching opportunities for children of limited means. This summer, 75 students from the School District of Lancaster will spend six weeks on our campus.

In addition, over 50 middle and upper school students will experience a profound service learning opportunity as they volunteer with the program, assisting in the classroom, at meals, and with swimming lessons. LCDS makes Horizons possible by providing a beautiful campus for the students’ learning and play each summer, but the program is 100% independently funded. For more information on Horizons at LCDS, please contact Executive Director Meg Reed at reedm@lancastercountryday.org.

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The most valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. Without collaboration our growth is limited to our own perspectives.

Robert John Meehan

Thank-you We would like to extend our thanks to Stanley British Primary School Denver, Colorado.

They were our inspiration in designing additional summer program offerings.

We look forward to working with you [again] in the future.