Summer Enrichment 2020

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SUMMER ENRICHMENT

In response to the unprece-

dented events of the spring, we have developed exciting virtual enrichment opportunities for our LCDS students this summer. We are pleased to announce that we have over 90 FREE offerings from the majority of our faculty across all three divisions! Summer Virtual Enrichment will run for five weeks beginning the week of June 15 and ending the week of July 13. Most enrichments are one hour per week for a total of five sessions.

We hope that your student will take advantage of the opportunity to continue connections with curriculum, teachers, and friends.

With offerings like juggling, geometry, book clubs, GeoPolitics, music, cooking, foreign language, and coding, just to name a few, we have something for everyone!

All enrichment programs are being offered free of charge to our LCDS students. LCDS is committed to helping our students not just coast but soar this summer!

Please sign up for as many as you like. Be sure to read the descriptions for appropriate grade level (using the student’s rising grade level for 2020-2021 school year) and note if any materials are required.

Many enrichments do not require anything but an iPad or computer access. And if your child needs to miss one of the five sessions, that’s ok!

Enrichment Program sign-ups will close at 8 p.m. Friday, June 5. Some classes have a limited number of spots, so be sure to reserve yours now! Google Meet links will be emailed the week of June 8 along with any special instructions from the teacher.

questions?

Heather Woodbridge, Director of Summer Programs woodbridgeh@lancastercountryday.org 717-392-2916, ext. 492

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GENERAL CLASSES

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Watch or sign up for these movement and music classes!

Don’t let your child’s learning slide this summer!

MINDFUL MOVEMENT Christine Healy

Get your minds and bodies moving this summer with dance, yoga, creative movement, and other fun activities! This course is for students of all experience levels. Five prerecorded classes will be released on Monday mornings. Watch and participate as many times as you’d like!

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SUMMER STRING GROUP LESSONS Amy Burkholder

Get ready for an awesome experience in string orchestra by building on the skills you learned during the school year in small group lessons for violin, viola, cello, or bass. These will last 30-45 minutes and include two or three students playing the same instrument.

Please sign up if interested and Mrs. Burkholder will contact you to schedule lesson times.

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JK CONNECTIONS 9-9:30 a.m.

Cathy Swiatek Come hang out with the four JK teachers and your friends this summer. The teachers are offering eight half-hour live sessions each week for five weeks. These will include reading aloud, math and literacy games, fun and interactive STEM activities, and a lot of fabulous opportunities for everyone to keep up the connections we’ve built over the school year. We will be sending out an email the night before each session with either a link to a worksheet that you may need for an activity or the supplies that will be required for the next day’s STEM or art activity. Feel free to join as many or as few sessions as you like.

Please join us in this awesome opportunity to keep our LCDS community connection and curb the summer slide as much as we can.

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WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN! 9-10 a.m.

Stacey Kubis Take a stroll back in time to the land of the pharaohs, pyramids, and hieroglyphics!

Explore the history and mystery of Ancient Egypt through stories, videos, and hands-on activities, such as making your own mummy!

This class is most appropriate for rising fourth and fifth graders. A list of needed materials will be provided prior to the first class meeting.

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MERCY WATSON FAN CLUB 9-10 a.m.

Betsy Hedbavny Mrs. Hedbavny can’t wait to share one of her favorite book series with you. Come enjoy the tales of Kate DiCamillo’s “porcine wonder,” Mercy Watson. Get to know Mr. and Mrs. Watson and their pet pig, Mercy. They will soon be your new best virtual friends as we read through the six-book series. Enjoy their wacky adventures, delight in some crafty art activities, and even enjoy some of Mercy’s alltime favorite: homemade hot-buttery toast.

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JK CONNECTIONS 10-10:30 a.m.

Jen Sebelist

Come hang out with the four JK teachers and your friends this summer. The teachers are offering eight half-hour live sessions each week for five weeks. These will include reading aloud, math and literacy games, fun and interactive STEM activities, and a lot of fabulous opportunities for everyone to keep up the connections we’ve built over the school year. We will be sending out an email the night before each session with either a link to a worksheet that you may need for an activity or the supplies that will be required for the next day’s STEM or art activity. Feel free to join as many or as few sessions as you like.

Please join us in this awesome opportunity to keep our LCDS community connection and curb the summer slide as much as we can.

MONDAYS | JUNE 15, 22, 29 & JULY 6, 13

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FUN WITH PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

PHIPPS’ PHUN PHITNESS CHALLENGE

Donna Wilcox

Jim Phipps

10-11 a.m.

This is a class for creative fourth and fifth graders! Learn how to take great pictures with your smartphone and find fun subjects to photograph. Download the Snapseed app, and learn how to make your pictures pop!

Each session will focus on a different, interesting project. Please download the app in advance.

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1-2 p.m.

Join your phriends and see if you are up for the challenge!

Each class, Mr. Phipps will offer a phun phitness challenge designed to push you to your limits and help keep your entire body strong!

We will play lots of phun music while you work out, get strong, and get fit! C’mon y’all...Let’s do this!

LEARN TO JUGGLE 11 a.m -12 p.m.

Dale Mylin

Learn to juggle three objects at a time. We will start with scarves, move to bean bags and progress to balls. After that, the sky is the limit. Students will need to provide their own juggling scarves and bean bags.

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INTERMEDIATE CODING 2-3 p.m.

Lew Martin

Joanne Biltz

Work at improving your coding skills by solving problems involving Karel the dog.

Solve various puzzles involving Karel by coding in this fun, interactive, online environment on the CodeHS website. Mr. Martin, the Upper School computer science teacher, will be available to give students suggestions on how to solve problems and guide them in reviewing and learning new coding skills!

Do you have an idea (or 50?) for a great board game? Then this workshop is for you! We will use design theory and gaming concepts to design and build your own board game.

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BOARD GAME DESIGN 12-1 p.m.

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JK CONNECTIONS

Becky Miller

Kevia Walton

9-9:30 a.m.

10-10:30 a.m.

Come hang out with the four JK teachers and your friends this summer. The teachers are offering eight half-hour live sessions each week for five weeks. These will include reading aloud, math and literacy games, fun and interactive STEM activities, and a lot of fabulous opportunities for everyone to keep up the connections we’ve built over the school year. We will be sending out an email the night before each session with either a link to a worksheet that you may need for an activity or the supplies that will be required for the next day’s STEM or art activity. Feel free to join as many or as few sessions as you like.

Come hang out with the four JK teachers and your friends this summer. The teachers are offering eight half-hour live sessions each week for five weeks. These will include reading aloud, math and literacy games, fun and interactive STEM activities, and a lot of fabulous opportunities for everyone to keep up the connections we’ve built over the school year. We will be sending out an email the night before each session with either a link to a worksheet that you may need for an activity or the supplies that will be required for the next day’s STEM or art activity. Feel free to join as many or as few sessions as you like.

Please join us in this awesome opportunity to keep our LCDS community connection and curb the summer slide as much as we can.

Please join us in this awesome opportunity to keep our LCDS community connection and curb the summer slide as much as we can.

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LET’S EXPLORE VERTEBRATES 9-10 a.m.

Liz Peters/Bridget Runkle Mrs. Runkle and Mrs. Peters will co-teach the five vertebrate categories and with each topic, you will have the opportunity to learn science, literacy, and writing. Read-alouds and art will also be incorporated into the curriculum.

Week 1: Mammals, Week 2: Reptiles, Week 3: Amphibians, Week 4: Fish, Week 5: Birds.

This enrichment is offered at 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Students are encouraged to attend both sessions each week.

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AMAZING AMIGOS: THE ART OF MAKING AND KEEPING FRIENDS IN AN ONLINE WORLD 10-11 a.m.

Rita Foster

Learning to make friends and developing positive relationships is an important part of children’s social skill development. One of the most difficult tasks for children in this digital world is having the ability to stay connected with peers who share similar interests, accept-

TUESDAYS | JUNE 16, 23, 30 & JULY 7,14

ing them for who they are, and treating them with kindness. In this course, we will practice the 10 friendship skills that every child needs.

Join me as we examine famous friendships through literature, film, and Mother Nature.

As part of my Amazing Amigos Tribe, be prepared to brush up on your social skills through positive communication, role playing, games, and creative exploration.

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LEARN ARABIC! 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Huda Altufayli

Arabic is spoken by more than 400 million people around the world! Learn how to pronounce the Arabic alphabet, how to write your name, learn greetings and other common phrases. Learn how to read, write and more for K-5!

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IMAGINATION FITNESS 12-1 p.m.

Blake Marshall Using our imagination, we will travel through the deep blue sea, climb mountains and more, making exercise and physical activity fun and exciting!

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BEGINNING PROGRAMMING USING SCRATCH AND LEGO® SPIKE PRIME 12-1 p.m.

Joanne Biltz Have you ever wanted to program a robot but just didn’t know where to start? Well this is the place for you! We will use Scratch to program the new LEGO® Spike Prime robot (LEGO® Spike Prime not required).

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MY 2020 QUARANTINE TIME CAPSULE 1-2 p.m.

Rita Foster Dr. Seuss said, “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” We are living through an unprecendented time; imagine how fascinating it would be to uncover your written thoughts and momentos years from now, chronicling what you did and how you felt during this time.

In this course, students will create their own time capsule filled with unique and personal treasures. We will emphazise personal growth and building resilience. Each week’s class will include activities on these themes as children help one another create and decide what to put in their time capsules. This is a fun and creative opportunity to help children practice and explore embracing challenges and persisting in the face of difficulties.

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THE WORLD IS A RAINBOW 9-9:30 a.m.

Sheryl Krafft/Margrethe Faulkner Join us to explore the wonderful world of colors in our Interactive Story Time with Mrs.Krafft and Mrs. Faulkner! In each session, we will read a story and either sing a song or do a finger play, and finish with an activity. This session is offered twice, from 9-9:30 a.m. and from 10-10:30 a.m.

Both sessions will have the same content. Limit of seven children per session.

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JK CONNECTIONS 9-9:30 a.m.

Cathy Swiatek Come hang out with the four JK teachers and your friends this summer. The teachers are offering eight half-hour live sessions each week for five weeks. These will include reading aloud, math and literacy games, fun and interactive STEM activities, and a lot of fabulous opportunities for everyone to keep up the connections we’ve built over the school year. We will be sending out an email the night before each session with either a link to a worksheet that you may need for an activity or the supplies that will be required for the next day’s STEM or art activity. Feel free to join as many or as few sessions as you like.

Please join us in this awesome opportunity to keep our LCDS community connection and curb the summer slide as much as we can.

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COUGARS WITH CONFIDENCE & CHARACTER 9-10 a.m.

Hilary Waltman It’s important for girls to focus on positivity and standing up for others. This camp will provide lessons on character development and creating a strong sense of self. We will use role-play to practice skills and conclude the camp with a physical challenge to offer a tangible sense of achievement. Open to girls entering grades 3-5.

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THE WORLD IS A RAINBOW 10-10:30 a.m.

Sheryl Krafft/Margrethe Faulkner Join us to explore the wonderful world of colors in our Interactive Story Time with Mrs. Krafft and Mrs. Faulkner! In each session, we will read a story and either sing a song or do a finger play, and finish with an activity.

This session is offered twice, from 9-9:30 a.m. and from 10-10:30 a.m. Both sessions will have the same content. Limit of seven children per session.

WEDNESDAYS | JUNE 17, 24 & JULY 1, 8, 15

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JK CONNECTIONS 10-10:30 a.m.

Jen Sebelist

Come hang out with the four JK teachers and your friends this summer. The teachers are offering eight half-hour live sessions each week for five weeks. These will include reading aloud, math and literacy games, fun and interactive STEM activities, and a lot of fabulous opportunities for everyone to keep up the connections we’ve built over the school year. We will be sending out an email the night before each session with either a link to a worksheet that you may need for an activity or the supplies that will be required for the next day’s STEM or art activity. Feel free to join as many or as few sessions as you like.

Please join us in this awesome opportunity to keep our LCDS community connection and curb the summer slide as much as we can.

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KITCHEN SCIENCE 10-11 a.m.

Claudia Grim Do you like messy science experiments?

Come learn how to make some fun and messy experiments in my kitchen while staying clean in your own home. Join me each week as we make something new and messy!

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WEEKLY READ ALOUD WITH MRS. BADRI 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Caroline Badri

Sit back, relax and listen. Spend time building your background knowledge and vocabulary along with your virtual friends. We are going to read Stuart Little by E.B. White and The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris.

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FIVE ARTISTS IN FIVE WEEKS 12-1 p.m.

Mary Ferris

This summer art class will take a look at a different artist each week and together, we will explore and discuss their artistic styles by drawing and painting. Students will need a sketchbook, pencils, erasers, oil pastels, and a set of watercolors. A more detailed list will be given to the student prior to the start of class.

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ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 1-2 p.m.

Ed Sheretta A very basic introduction to the Italian language and culture. Topics will include pronunciation, saying “hello,” and other introductions, culture, and, if things go well, present tense verb conjugation.

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JK CONNECTIONS 9-9:30 a.m.

Becky Miller

Come hang out with the four JK teachers and your friends this summer. The teachers are offering eight half-hour live sessions each week for five weeks. These will include reading aloud, math and literacy games, fun and interactive STEM activities, and a lot of fabulous opportunities for everyone to keep up the connections we’ve built over the school year. We will be sending out an email the night before each session with either a link to a worksheet that you may need for an activity or the supplies that will be required for the next day’s STEM or art activity. Feel free to join as many or as few sessions as you like.

Please join us in this awesome opportunity to keep our LCDS community connection and curb the summer slide as much as we can.

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LET’S EXPLORE VERTEBRATES 9-10 a.m.

Liz Peters/Bridget Runkle Mrs. Runkle and Mrs. Peters will co-teach the five vertebrate categories and with each topic, you will have the opportunity to learn science, literacy, and writing. Read-alouds and art will also be incorporated into the curriculum.

Week 1: Mammals, Week 2: Reptiles, Week 3: Amphibians, Week 4: Fish, Week 5: Birds.

This enrichment is offered at 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Students are encouraged to attend both sessions each week.

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LCDS SUMMER OLYMPICS 9-10 a.m.

Hilary Waltman Sports have a unique way of uniting people, and the Olympics are a great example of this.

Campers will create flags for different nations, participate in opening ceremonies, and celebrate the most popular sports associated with different regions around the world.

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JK CONNECTIONS 10-10:30 a.m.

Kevia Walton

Come hang out with the four JK teachers and your friends this summer. The teachers are offering eight half-hour live sessions each week for five weeks. These will include reading aloud, math and literacy games, fun and interactive STEM activities, and a lot of fabulous opportunities for everyone to keep up the connections we’ve built over the school year. We will be sending out an email the night before each session with either a link to a worksheet that you may need for an activity or the supplies that will be required for the next day’s STEM or art activity. Feel free to join as many or as few sessions as you like.

Please join us in this awesome opportunity to keep our LCDS community connection and curb the summer slide as much as we can.

THURSDAYS | JUNE 18, 25 & JULY 2, 9, 16

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TALL TALES 10-11 a.m.

Dace Eaby

Using Tall Tales, students will learn interesting and motivating ways to practice reading and vocabulary skills.

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SCIENCE OF SPACE 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Jean Noecker

Do you think space is cool? Do you wonder about how things work in space? We’ll be touching on a few topics within astronomy and do some “hands-on” science and talk about what’s behind them. I will demonstrate the hands-on component, and if you have the supplies (or similar ones), you can do it along with me. I’ll email what we are doing so you can gather the things in your house, or you can just watch and follow along. Topics will likely include Newton’s Laws of Motion (and rockets!), planetary movement (Sun, Earth, Moon, and other planets), stars (zodiac signs and constellations), and NASA missions.

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THE WILD ROBOT BOOK CLUB 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

Tammy Calhoun

This lively and fast-paced book club is dedicated to the acclaimed novel The Wild Robot.

Each week, we will use technology to meet and talk about Roz the robot, the animal community on the island where she becomes stranded, and the sheer determination to survive against all odds. Join Mrs. Calhoun as we delve into this heart-tugging tale of grit and kindness. All students will need a copy of The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, as well as access to a Google account.

Sign up for

one or more classes each day!

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FUN WITH GOOGLE TOOLS 9-10 a.m.

Crystal Meashey

Enjoy these creative and fun summer classes!

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In this class, students will use Google Tools (Google Slides, Google Drawings, and more) in creative ways to make and collaborate on a variety of projects. This class is for those both new to and experienced in using Google Tools.

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FRENCH FOR MARIONETTES 10-11 a.m.

Erin Myers

“Ainsi font, font, font trois petites marionnettes…” Puppet plays are an important part of French childhood, and a fun way to learn French! We will make our own puppets with craft materials you already have on hand and learn some basic French conversation and songs. We’ll create short puppet plays and sing French nursery rhymes using our puppets.

Week 1: Les salutations et les couleurs. Week 2: Les vêtements. Week 3: Les animaux. Week 4: Les jeux. Week 5: Au revoir!

FRIDAYS | JUNE 19, 26 & JULY 3, 10, 17

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PROJECT BASED-LEARNING SURVIVAL ACTIVITY

WRITING AROUND THE WORLD

Carrie Martens

This activity combines culture, geography, and creative writing. Each week, students will experience a specific culture through a variety of media, including seeing images, listening to music, hearing folk tales, and learning about historic people and events. They’ll even learn a simple recipe that they can try at home!

Students will then use their new knowledge to compose original poetry and other forms of creative writing. Different approaches to creative writing will be featured each week.

At the end of this five-week session, students will have “visited” five distinct cultural settings, interacted meaningfully with their peers, and produced an original collection of writing.

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Students will participate in and create their own adventure survival activity. They will complete a variety of tasks to help them survive if stranded in an unknown place, and this project will incorporate age-appropriate skills in math, writing, science, and social studies, along with with problem-solving and critical-thinking.

While there are general guidelines students will follow, each student’s final project will look different depending on their unique interests and skills and the decisions they make as challenges arise.

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1-2 p.m.

Sarah Parker

LS SPANISH REVIEW 12-1 p.m.

Aimee Anthony Need a little Spanish refresher? Join Señora Anthony in a fun review of familiar material, with new vocabulary and grammar skills added for enrichment. Students will help decide which topics will be covered and will have the opportunity to brush up on favorite conversation starters from previous years. The goal is for students to feel more confident in Spanish and have fun while doing so.

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GENERAL CLASSES

Sign up for these flexible classes you can do anytime!

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SUMMER STRING GROUP LESSONS Amy Burkholder

Get ready for an awesome experience in string orchestra by building on the skills you learned during the school year in small group lessons for violin, viola, cello, or bass. These will last 30-45 minutes and include two or three students playing the same instrument.

Please sign up if interested and Mrs. Burkholder will contact you to schedule lesson times.

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BALANCE AND BEYOND Christine Healy

Increase your strength and flexibility this summer through ballet techniques and conditioning. This course is for students of all experience levels. Five prerecorded classes will be released on Monday mornings to interested students. Feel free to watch and participate as many times as you like!

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER READING PROGRAM Joie Formando

Join the librarians this summer for virtual book clubs, author visits, weekly challenges, activities, and PRIZES! This enrichment will meet once per month in June, July, and August. Ms. Formando will email a schedule separately to the entire MS student body.

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SCIENCE FAIR JUMP START Laura Trout

Ever wish you could work on a Science Fair project in the summer, when you weren’t as busy with school and sports? Now you can!

Consult with an LCDS science teacher up to five hours over the summer at mutually agreed upon times. Get assistance with designing a project, filling out the required forms, getting approval to begin your work, troubleshooting the project when things go awry, and more. Plan a long-term project with several months of data collection, or finish a short-term project in just a few weeks.

Please sign up if interested and Mrs. Trout will contact you to schedule meeting times.

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BASIC FIRST AID 9-10 a.m.

April Fantazzi Have you ever wondered what you would do if you or someone you care about were injured?

If so, join me to learn some basic first aid techniques. We will talk about common scenarios and how we can use both ordinary household items and those from a first aid kit to help. We will also discuss signs and symptoms of more serious injuries and how to best respond. There will be opportunities to practice some of these skills. It would be good to have a first aid kit handy, or basic supplies like gauze, roller gauze, triangular bandages, first aid tape, etc., and a large stuffed animal (or willing family member) that could serve as a “patient.”

Although this course is for enrichment purposes only, Mrs. Fantazzi is a certified First Aid/ CPR/AED Instructor through the American Red Cross and a certified and licensed athletic trainer and will be presenting information consistent with this training.

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HELLO, UNIVERSE — A NOVEL STUDY AND REFLECTION 9-10 a.m.

Carrie Haggerty Hello, Universe, by Erin Entrada Kelly, is an intriguing story about friendships between very different characters. It is a winner of the John Newbery Medal. We will study this novel together over five weeks and practice summarization and inference skills and detail recollection.

Most importantly, we will learn about compassion and kindness through these interesting characters and their story.

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SCIENCE LABS IN THE KITCHEN 10-11 a.m.

Chris Collins

Make bags explode, dissolve egg shells, make a lava lamp, make a model of a human lung, and do other hands-on labs in your own kitchen (maybe outside for the exploding bag). Learn some basic chemistry, physics, and biology while having fun building, experimenting, and modeling scientific concepts.

MONDAYS | JUNE 15, 22, 29 & JULY 6, 13

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BOARD GAME DESIGN

Donna Wilcox

Do you have an idea (or 50?) for a great board game? Then this workshop is for you! We will use design theory and gaming concepts to design and build your own board game.

10-11 a.m.

This is a class for creative fourth and fifth graders! Learn how to take great pictures with your smartphone and find fun subjects to photograph. Download the Snapseed app, and learn how to make your pictures pop!

Each session will focus on a different, interesting project. Please download the app in advance.

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LEARN TO JUGGLE 11 a.m -12 p.m.

Dale Mylin

Learn to juggle three objects at a time. We will start with scarves, move to bean bags and progress to balls. After that, the sky is the limit. Students will need to provide their own juggling scarves and bean bags.

12-1 p.m.

Joanne Biltz

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EXHALE, RELAX, AND JUST BE 1-2 p.m.

Catherine Haddad Through a mixture of exercise and discussion, participants in this summer enrichment opportunity are introduced to lifelong learning and mental wellness tools that help to reduce stress, develop curiosity, and realize potential.

Wear comfortable clothes to each session.

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ACT LIKE A DETECTIVE 9-10 a.m.

Sue Lefevre

Keep learning all summer long!

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Students will participate in mystery readings, identifying red herrings, and finding clues to solve the mysteries. They will also put their detective skills to use by participating in a mystery simulation as they work on solving the crime of the missing books.

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GEOMETRY BASICS 10-11 a.m.

Elise Green

Geometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with the understanding of the world around us by using measurement, properties, and the relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids. This class is meant as a basic introduction to geometry, covering the following topics: points, lines, planes, distance formula, midpoint formula, and angle relationships.

TUESDAYS | JUNE 16, 23, 30 & JULY 7,14

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DAYS OF OUR LIVES: DIARY WRITING AS A LITERACY AND HISTORY PROJECT 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Trex Proffitt

In this course we’ll look at famous diarists from America’s past, and also try to write a little of our own. Weekly check-ins will involve examining a few of the inspirational diaries of the past, reading from our own writing, and also talking about what makes diary writing interesting and fun. (Subjects/skills: American history, literacy, creative writing, peer review.)

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ADVANCE CODING 1-2 p.m.

Lew Martin Put your coding skills to the test by learning to code in the javascript language. Coding tasks will focus on creating simple computer games.

These may include randomization, simple graphics, and mouse and keyboard interaction.

Mr. Martin, the Upper School computer science teacher, will guide students through an online learning environment on the CodeHS website.

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BEGINNING PROGRAMMING USING SCRATCH AND LEGO® SPIKE PRIME 12-1 p.m.

Joanne Biltz Have you ever wanted to program a robot but just didn’t know where to start? Well this is the place for you! We will use Scratch to program the new LEGO® Spike Prime robot (LEGO® Spike Prime not required).

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BILLY SHAKES AND THE BACKYARD SONNETEERS: A POETRY AND STORYTELLING SUMMER SERIES 9-10 a.m.

Phil Lisi

Looking for a once-a-week enrichment opportunity that combines poetry, choose-your-ownadventure storytelling, hidden picture challenges, and the outdoors - all done virtually? Then this ELA series is for you! Initially, students will be given a weekly challenge that features the great poet - detective Billy Shakes - and you, his intrepid team of iambic investigators, the Sonneteers! Each session will begin with a roundtable during which a short language arts lesson or creative writing exercise will be presented. Then, it is off to face the challenge of the week! Later sessions may include student-designed, creative-writing-based activities.

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GEOGRAPHY THROUGH SQUASH 10-11 a.m.

Trex Proffitt

Learn about all the places where the incredible sport of squash is played and the people who play it. We’ll tour the world ranging from Egypt to Malaysia, looking at where squash is hot and how it got that way. We’ll look at some video of the best players of all time, but also study the countries they represented. (Subjects/ skills: Geography, cross-cultural awareness) 22 Lancaster Country Day School

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CYBER BIKING FOR LIFE 10-11 a.m.

Chris Wilson

This summer enrichment class will give students the skills, resources, and training to safely use bikes as a means of transportation or leisure for the rest of their lives. Students will receive a daily lesson and be encouraged to master concepts from videos, books, and other resources. This course aims to give all students the confidence, experience, and skills to embark on a life of safe fitness and wellness.

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WORKING WITH PAPER TO CREATE ART 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Diane Wilikofsky

In this five-week enrichment offering we will explore the wonders of paper. Each week we will work with and manipulate a different type of paper as we create both 2D and 3D forms.

Activities might include making pop-ups, cardboard sculptures, and designing hats and headdresses, just to name a few ideas. If you enjoy working with your hands, problem-solving and and creating art, this course is for you!

WEDNESDAYS | JUNE 17, 24 & JULY 1, 8, 15

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HISTORY MYSTERY 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Trex Proffitt

Using a primarily local lens, we’ll use detective work to learn about how the history of our area connects to broader trends in American society over the years. We may visit (separately and safely) some important local sites that reveal the important solutions to these mysteries. (Subjects/skills: American history, critical thinking, literacy) ENTERING 6-7

READING WITH A PURPOSE 12-1 p.m.

Jill Englert

Each session will focus on reading a different type of passage to mirror the type of assignments you will encounter during the school year. These include primary documents, literature, textbooks, current events, and poetry. You will learn how to analyze and annotate the text, better preparing you for tests, writing assignments, and class discussions. You will receive direction on practicing these skills independently and receive feedback on your progress.

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ELEVATE YOUR WRITING 1-2 p.m.

Jill Englert Take your writing to the next level by improving your communication skills. Each session will focus on a specific topic that relates to academic success.

Organization: Creating a road map.

Theme development: Expand on ideas and incorporate meaningful details.

Resources: Use evidence to support your theme and incorporating quotes.

Sentence structure: Address common grammar mistakes.

Vocabulary: Learn to use more sophisticated language in your writing.

You will receive direct instruction in each specific skill, complete writing assignments and receive specific, targeted feedback to help you write better.

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LET’S COOK CHINESE! 2-3 p.m.

Catherine Haddad Do you like stir fried rice? Ever wondered how to cook vegetables Chinese-style? Any idea why tofu can be so delicious? Join us this summer and learn to cook some Chinese vegetarian food! This is a live cooking class. No prior cooking experience is required; however, parent supervision and help during cooking is strongly encouraged.

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GOOGLE BASICS TRAINING 9-10 a.m.

TJ O’Gorman This course will lead students through the basics of how to best use common Google tools. Organizing files in Drive, keeping track of emails with Gmail, and easily creating new documents, and mastering new skills in Slides, Docs, and Sheets will all be a part of this course.

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SPANISH THROUGH GAMES 10-11 a.m.

Stephanie Blocher Freshen up on Spanish topics and concepts learned this year through fun games. Every week is a different lesson and a different game.

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INTRODUCTION TO STOP MOTION ANIMATION 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Diane Wilikofsky

Have you ever marveled at the magic of animated films? Wondered how they move?

Then this class is for you! In this five-week introductory class we will focus on five of the Twelve Basic Principles of Animation. Each week we will focus on a different principle and then try our hand at applying that concept to our own short animations. You will work on an iPad or smartphone using various stopmotion and animation drawing apps. You will need access to an iPad or smartphone to participate in this class.

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SCIENCE OF SPACE 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Jean Noecker

Do you think space is cool? Do wonder about how things work in space? We’ll be touching on a few topics within astronomy, doing some “hands-on” science and talking about what’s behind it. I will demonstrate the hands-on component, and if you have the supplies (or similar ones) you can do it along with me. I’ll email what we are doing so you can gather the things in your house, or you can just watch and follow along. Topics will likely be Newton’s Laws of Motion (and rockets!), planetary movement (Sun, Earth, Moon, and other planets), stars (zodiac signs and constellations), and NASA missions.

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THURSDAYS | JUNE 18, 25 & JULY 2, 9, 16

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APPRECIATION OF ANCIENT CHINESE POEMS FROM TANG DYNASTY 12-1 p.m.

Guang Yang Each activity will study a beautiful ancient poem by one of the masters of the Tang Dynasty: Li Bai, Du Fu, and Bai Juyi, for example. By reciting the poem and repeating it many times, poems can come alive for you.

The learned poems can become part of your permanent memory and recalled years later with fondness. You can also appreciate the beauty of the language and glimpse life in that period. In just a few words, the master poets captured the emotions and themes of the common man and their struggles, joys, and simple pleasures in the natural world.

You will gain a better understanding of the history of the period and develop a greater knowledge of the poets and their influence in society across the generations. (These poems are still learned by students in China today!).

SPANISH MOVIE CLUB 1-2 p.m.

Jen Brubaker Students will need to have access to Netflix and will watch one movie per week. Activities will be posted to do independently mid-week and will be related to the content of the movie but also provide opportunity for using Spanish, creative writing in English, simple arts and crafts, current events, and more! Movies will be rated G, PG and possibly PG-13.

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BASICS OF PSYCHOLOGY 2-3 p.m.

Meg Reed This enrichment offering will provide a sneak peek into the complex workings of the human mind and the mysteries of human behavior.

We will explore the history of the fascinating field of psychology, touch on notable studies of the past, and learn a little bit more about ourselves in the process!

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GEOGRAPHY SKILLS 9-10 a.m.

Jeff Pasternak-Post In this course we will improve our skills in various areas of geography and discover how geography is related to many professional fields. Investigating the Five Themes of Geography, we will improve our map skills as we compete in geography challenges and learn how to apply these skills to our everyday life.

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RISING SIXTH GRADE WRITING WORKSHOP 9-10 a.m.

Carrie Martens In this Writing Workshop, students will study and discuss a variety of writing genres while focusing on techniques and processes that can be used across many different genres. Two of the assignments students will explore are folklore and myths and learning the research process. This workshop is not limited to these topics though, and students will have the opportunity to design their own learning experience by picking a genre of their choice to learn about and write a piece in that style.

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SCIENCE FICTION AND TECHNOLOGY 10-11 a.m.

Ned Bushong A book club with a science twist. Science fiction is the literature of science and technology. It pushes the boundaries of the human imagination and innovation. This enrichment class will look at classic works of science fiction from authors such as Wells, Verne, Clarke, Asimov, and others to explore how their works affected society.

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DEMOCRACY IN ACTION: AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Trex Proffitt

American democracy is a complicated thing to understand and navigate. There are both formal and informal means of influencing public policy and exercising one’s voice. Using a variety of methods such as voting, legal action, strikes, protests, and other mobilizations, we’ll look at how activism in our society over its history has led to change (or not). We’ll practice learning a few songs, learn the causes the got people onto the streets, and assess the impact of different strategies for civic participation. We’ll also look at both famous and not-so-famous mobilizations that formed our country today. (Subjects/ Skills: civics, American history, discussion, literacy)

FRIDAYS | JUNE 19, 26 & JULY 3, 10, 17

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ELEVATE YOUR WRITING

READING WITH A PURPOSE

Jill Englert

Jill Englert

12-1 p.m.

Take your writing to the next level by improving your communication skills. Each session will focus on a specific topic that relates to academic success.

Organization: Creating a road map.

Theme development: Expand on ideas and incorporate meaningful details.

Resources: Use evidence to support your theme and incorporating quotes.

Sentence structure: Address common grammar mistakes.

Vocabulary: Learn to use more sophisticated language in your writing.

You will receive direct instruction in each specific skill, complete writing assignments and receive specific, targeted feedback to help you write better.

1-2 p.m.

Each session will focus on reading a different type of passage to mirror the type of assignments you will encounter during the school year. These include primary documents, literature, textbooks, current events, and poetry. You will learn how to analyze and annotate the text, better preparing you for tests, writing assignments, and class discussions. You will receive direction on practicing these skills independently and receive feedback on your progress.

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WRITING AROUND THE WORLD 1-2 p.m.

Sarah Parker This activity combines culture, geography, and creative writing. Each week, students will experience a specific culture through a variety of media, including seeing images, listening to music, hearing folk tales, and learning about historic people and events. They’ll even learn a simple recipe that they can try at home! Students will then use their new knowledge to compose original poetry and other forms of creative writing.

Different approaches to creative writing will be featured each week. At the end of this five-week session, students will have “visited” five distinct cultural settings, interacted meaningfully with their peers, and produced an original collection of writing.

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GENERAL CLASSES

Sign up for these flexible classes you can do anytime!

ENTERING 9-12

SCIENCE FAIR JUMP START Laura Trout

Ever wish you could work on a Science Fair project in the summer, when you weren’t as busy with school and sports? Now you can!

Consult with an LCDS science teacher up to five hours over the summer at mutually agreed upon times. Get assistance with designing a project, filling out the required forms, getting approval to begin your work, troubleshooting the project when things go awry, and more. Plan a long-term project with several months of data collection, or finish a short-term project in just a few weeks.

Please sign up if interested and Mrs. Trout will contact you to schedule meeting times.

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BALANCE AND BEYOND Christine Healy

Increase your strength and flexibility this summer through ballet techniques and conditioning. This course is for students of all experience levels. Pre-recorded classes will be released on Monday mornings to interested students- 5 videos in total. Feel free to watch and participate as many times as you like!

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US SUMMER READING BOOK CLUB: WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES BY GEORGIA HUNTER

THE STUDY OF DEDUCTIVE LOGIC PRINCIPLES

Rachel Schmalhofer

Have you ever disagreed with someone and wished you could PROVE them wrong? Then this is the enrichment course for you!

9-10 a.m.

This summer enrichment class will be devoted to reading and discussing We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter together. Hunter’s novel is a moving and inspiring story about a family separated during the Holocaust, based on a true story. We will read aloud together at times, journal, and share our thoughts as we read. This is a great option for anyone who needs a little extra encouragement to get their summer reading done, or who just wants to be able to discuss what they’re reading with others as they go!

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BOOK CLUB: THE SUN ALSO RISES BY ERNEST HEMINGWAY 10-11 a.m.

Betsy Heim

Read and discuss Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, a short novel that takes place in Paris and Pamplona, Spain, during the 1920s. Learn about the Festival of San Fermin (Running of the Bulls) as well as the art of bull fighting.

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11 a.m.-12 p.m.

William Sassaman

This offering is a stimulant for your brain and is guaranteed to improve your reasoning skills and the best news ... it is not difficult.

This course will introduce Deductive Logic as a mathematical system and study the following topics (an ambitious list!)

1. Statements vs. Statement Forms 2. Logic Operations 3. Logic Relations 4. Determining whether a Statement is True or False 5. Logical Equivalence Theorems 6. Logical Implication Theorems 7. Testing the Validity of Arguments.

MONDAYS | JUNE 15, 22, 29 & JULY 6, 13

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WATER COOLER TALK: A DISCUSSION GROUP FOR FANS OF “THE OFFICE” 12-1 p.m.

Chelsea Pomponio This summer enrichment class will challenge you to debate the most controversial opinions in the history of Dunder Mifflin. Through formal debates and impromptu discussion, you’ll learn how to formulate an effective argument and defend seemingly “indefensible” positions: Were Angela and Dwight a stronger couple than Jim and Pam? Was Robert California the world’s best boss? Together, we’ll revisit the best and worst moments of the series.

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LET’S READ MIDDLESEX TOGETHER! 1-2 p.m.

Brenna Stuart In this course, we will read Jeffrey Eugenides’s novel, Middlesex, which is the required summer assignment for students taking AP Literature in the 2020-2021 school year. Middlesex is a moving multi-generational immigrant narrative, an unusual coming-of-age novel, and an action-packed adventure story. It is a fun read, but also long and fairly complex, so you will get much more out of it reading it with others and discussing as you go. This summer enrichment course is primarily for rising seniors who plan to take AP Literature during the 20202021 school year, but (space permitting) others can sign up too!

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SPANISH MOVIE CLUB 2-3 p.m.

Nuria Brenes Watch Spanish movies with English subtitles, and discuss the movies and the cutures they portray. A Netflix account is required.

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US SUMMER READING BOOK CLUB: BORN A CRIME BY TREVOR NOAH 2-3 p.m.

Chelsea Pomponio This summer enrichment class will be devoted to reading and discussing Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. As host of “The Daily Show,” Noah is most familiar to American audiences for his stand-up comedy and political satire.

Born a Crime offers an intimate glimpse into the comedian’s childhood in South Africa, where—as the son of a black South African mother and white European father—his very existence was considered illegal. Over the course of five weeks, we will read together, watch interviews with Noah, and learn how apartheid—the South African government’s policy of racial discrimination—continues to affect the country 26 years after its end. This is a great option for anyone who needs a little extra encouragement to get their summer reading done or who just wants to be able to discuss what they’re reading with others as they go!

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TRANSFORMING LEADERSHIP WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE 9-10 a.m.

Deborah Havert Emotional Intelligence is an integral part of great leadership. In this multi-sensory, interactive, and humor-filled presentation, Deborah Havert will explore the science behind the power of emotional intelligence partnering with leadership skills, the essential ingredients that provide self-awareness, self-management, and self-direction for individuals, and plans for integrating these skills in your family, career, and academic areas of your life.

ENTERING 9-12

CONFLICTS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD 10-11 a.m.

Todd Berner

Five twentieth century conflicts are considered.

Students will read accounts, watch videos and look at primary sources. We will look at: 1) France: The Western Front, 1917-18 2) The Battle of Midway, 1942 3) Dien Bien Bien Phu, 1954 4) Fire Base Khe Sanh and The Tet Offensive, 1968 5) The Soviet Union invades Afghanistan: 1979-89

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INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY 10-11 a.m.

Gregory Woodbridge These meetings will serve as an introduction to Music Theory (Year 1). Music Theory is the study of how music works—the rules that govern melodies, harmonies, phrases, etc. The class will cover material from the opening week of school to give students currently enrolled (2021) in Music Theory a head-start AND provide an experience for any student wondering if they should take the course in the future. A background in music is a must, as is a basic level of note-reading and the ability to find notes on a keyboard.

ENTERING 9-12

EXPLORING THE GOLDEN RATIO 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Mary Turner

Join us in investigating the Golden Ratio.

1.61803398874989... is arguably one of the world’s most fascinating irrational numbers.

It’s self-replicating. We can find it in the Parthenon, in the shell of a nautilus, in Fibonacci’s sequence, and in Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Annunciation. We’ll look at mathematics, art, and nature through the lens of this fascinating number.

TUESDAYS | JUNE 16, 23, 30 & JULY 7,14

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THE ORCHESTRA AND CONDUCTOR 12-1 p.m.

Gregory Woodbridge For students with an interest in learning about Orchestral Conducting and the orchestra world, this offering will explore a very specific part—that of the Conductor. What do they really do? Why do they move like that?

What do they study? Do they really matter?

And, wait, I can learn how to be one, too? Well, you can sure start! Join me as we explore this somewhat mysterious profession, learn the gestures conductors use, and observe well-known conductors (both good and bad!) in rehearsals and performance. The class will enhance your concert experience, your ensemble experience (if you play in one), and give you an excuse to purchase a baton.

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US SUMMER READING BOOK CLUB: ALL YOU CAN EVER KNOW BY NICOLE CHUNG 1-2 p.m.

Brenna Stuart All You Can Ever Know tells the author’s own life story, focusing on her experiences as an interracial adoptee. NBC News described it as “Warm, candid, and full of insights on race, heritage, family and motherhood.” We will read aloud together at times, journal, and share our thoughts as we read.

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US SUMMER READING BOOK CLUB: THE BEAUTIFUL STRUGGLE BY TA-NEHISI COATES 1-2 p.m.

Erin Myers This summer enrichment class will be devoted to reading and discussing The Beautiful Struggle

by Ta-Nehisi Coates together. Coates’s memoir is a relatable story about growing up and seeking affirmation in the usual ways, but in his case, his father’s determination to raise him to think differently set him up for greater challenges and greater success, against all odds.

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US SUMMER READING BOOK CLUB: THE DRIEST SEASON BY MEGHAN KENNY 1-2 p.m.

Meghan Kenny This summer enrichment class will be devoted to reading and discussing The Driest Season by Meghan Kenny (ME!) together. We will read aloud together at times, journal, and share our thoughts as we read.

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FORENSICS FUN 2-3 p.m.

Lindsay Deibler-Wallace Watch, discuss and analyze Forensic Files episodes.

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BILLY SHAKES AND THE BACKYARD SONNETEERS: A POETRY AND STORYTELLING SUMMER SERIES 9-10 a.m.

Phil Lisi

Looking for a once-a-week enrichment opportunity that combines poetry, choose-your-ownadventure storytelling, hidden picture challenges, and the outdoors - all done virtually? Then this ELA series is for you! Initially, students will be given a weekly challenge that features the great poet - detective Billy Shakes - and you, his intrepid team of iambic investigators, the Sonneteers! Each session will begin with a roundtable during which a short language arts lesson or creative writing exercise will be presented. Then, it is off to face the challenge of the week! Later sessions may include student-designed, creative-writing-based activities.

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CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH 10-11 a.m.

Betsy Heim

Each week students will discuss a topic and engage in an activity, all in Spanish (with help and guidance, of course). Ideas for discussions will be based on student interest and may include the discussion of a Netflix series, cooking a Spanish tortilla, a film discussion, and possibly a guest speaker from Spain (a former exchange student at LCDS!).

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CYBER BIKING FOR LIFE 10-11 a.m.

Chris Wilson

This summer enrichment class will give students the skills, resources and training to safely use bikes as a means of transportation or leisure for the rest of their lives. Students will receive a daily lesson, and be encouraged to master concepts learned from videos, books, pdf files, power points and other resources provided by the instructor. Biking has proven to be a safe and effective method for transportation and healthier lifestyles for millions of people all over the world. The course hopes to give all students the confidence, experience and skills to embark on a life of safe fitness and wellness.

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CHINESE MODERN SONGS 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Guang Yang

At our weekly sessions, we will listen to several Chinese popular songs by selected artists or singers. Through music, you will have a closer connection with current trends in day-to-day China and can compare the theme and style of songs with what is familiar to you. You can see how the Chinese language is versatile and expressive in music. Much like Chinese students listen to American pop music to improve their English, you can practice your pronunciation in a fun way.

WEDNESDAYS | JUNE 17, 24 & JULY 1, 8, 15

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YEARBOOK LAYOUT PRO 12-1 p.m.

Gina Donnelly Ever wonder what it’s like to take a Yearbook Class or design a Yearbook Page? Here is your chance! For returning staffers - get to know the ALL NEW flash-free design website platform from Jostens - Layout Pro. This enrichment class is for everyone and will jumpstart skills for 2020/2021 Yearbook Classes.

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MUSIC IN THE MOVIES 12-1 p.m.

Heather Woodbridge By viewing and discussing movie clips, students will learn about the various techniques composers use in movies and be able to find examples themselves. Join us as we learn about some of the most prominent film composers and explore the development of film scores from 1915 to the present day.

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ELEVATE YOUR WRITING 1-2 p.m.

Jill Englert Take your writing to the next level by improving your communication skills. Each session will focus on a specific topic that relates to academic success (organization, theme development, resources, sentence structure, vocabulary).

You will receive direct instruction in each specific skill, complete writing assignments and receive specific, targeted feedback to help you elevate your writing.

ENTERING 9-12

BOOK OR MOVIE: WHICH ONE WAS BETTER? 1-2 p.m.

Kristin Wolanin So many wonderful books have become blockbuster hits in the cinema! Let’s compare which was better! The original text or Hollywood’s version? On our agenda: “Little Women,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and “Hidden Figures.”

Students are responsible for acquiring the books and films. If there is time, more titles will be added to the list.

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PRACTICAL MATHEMATICS: MATH IN THE REAL WORLD 2-3 p.m.

Katey Mowery Are you frustrated with learning about math that you will “never use in the real world?”

Would you like to know how to write a check, what to look for in a loan, and other math related things in the real world? This is course will hopefully cover those questions! We can also cover some specific concerns and questions YOU have! This is the math class you always wish was offered

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THURSDAY ART BUFFET 9-10 a.m.

Candy Thompson Join Mrs. Thompson as she serves up a variety of art opportunities each week. Like at a buffet, you can choose to partake in as many options as you wish - or you can just join the group in conversation! The weekly menu will offer regular features such as: *open critique for any project you may have in the works *suggested art video or movie for discussion *weekly Art Challenge (which Mrs. Thompson will also be doing!)

Students can also make requests!

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THE POETRY OF WALT WHITMAN 10-11 a.m.

Jesse Korff

Let’s read poetry! Walt Whitman is the greatest poet that America has produced so far, period.

His work influenced Langston Hughes, Ezra Pound, and Jack Kerouac - and Whitman himself was the model for Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Here we will read and discuss much of Whitman’s masterpiece “Leaves of Grass,” skipping over the section covered in AP Lang.

For rising 11th graders, this is a great way to get a jump start on AP Lang, and would also be a fun time for any rising senior who enjoyed reading Whitman as a junior.

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GEOPOLITICS: GAMES MEET REALITY 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Jenny Gabriel

We will discover more about different parts of the world and how countries interact through games and current events. Using a geopolitical drafting game, we will look into countries that are making the news for both positive and negative reasons. You will learn more about what is happening in the world while competing with others to win the fantasy draft of countries.

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A CULINARY & FILM TRIP TO CHINA 12 - 1 p.m.

Cecile Bonzagni Combining cooking and movies each week will be divided into the following sections: Weeks 1 & 3: A cooking session at which students may cook simultaneously.

Weeks 2 & 4: We will watch a movie together on Netflix using Netflix Party or we will watch a video for discussion.

Week 5 will be a free session based on what the students would like to do.

THURSDAYS | JUNE 18, 25 & JULY 2, 9, 16

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EXPLORING PERSONALITY DISORDERS

COOKING FOR ALMOST GROWNUPS

Meg Reed

Pop-tarts and ramen noodles may be easy, but they aren’t a way to live once you are on your own. Learn some simple cooking techniques and dishes with which you can feed yourself as well as your friends and family. Cook up some tasty meals, make some essential sauces, and you’ll have skills that will last you a lifetime.

This enrichment offering is for beginner cooks in the Upper School. You will need access to ingredients and a kitchen to participate fully.

12 - 1 p.m.

Many of us have heard of psychopaths and narcissists, but did you know that these are just two of the personality disorders that have been identified and studied by psychologists? In this enrichment offering, we will explore the world of personality disorders - their possible causes, hallmarks, and treatment. We’ll also learn about famous figures from history and pop culture, such as Ted Bundy, who many believe was a classic psychopath with anti-social personality disorder. Curious? Come join!

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FRENCH BOOK CLUB 1 - 2 p.m.

Erin Myers

This book club is for students seeking to acquire French reading and speaking proficiency. The book selection will be made by the group, but may include books read in English for World Civ courses at LCDS such as Candide by Voltaire or La peste by Albert Camus. French IV students who wish to continue reading Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables could choose to do this instead. Other selections could include graphic novels, such as Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi or Eloïse à Paris by Kay Thompson.

2 - 3 p.m.

Juliette Winterer

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LATIN LYRIC POETRY 9-10 a.m.

Paul Bostock Students will read and appreciate the lyric poetry of Catullus. They will examine the themes of love, hate, jealousy, friendship and death in a select group of odes. This is for Upper School Latin students with at least one level of Latin under their belt.

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JEWELRY MAKING WITH SCULPEY CLAY* 10-11 a.m.

Beky Weidner Discover the fun in crafting your own jewelry using colorful sculpey clay and learn techniques for making a variety of pieces, including earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Each week we will test out new methods and share our creations with each other. All pieces can be baked in an oven or toaster oven. *This course requires the purchase of materials (about $35 on Amazon).

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US SUMMER READING BOOK CLUB: EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU BY CELESTE NG 12-1 p.m.

Sarah Parker This summer enrichment class will be devoted to reading and discussing Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng together.

As Goodreads describes it, this story is an “exquisite novel about a Chinese American family living in 1970s small-town Ohio.” The mystery at the heart of the novel will keep you turning pages, and the revelations about each family member will provoke much discussion! We will read aloud together at times, journal, and share our thoughts as we read.

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US SUMMER READING BOOK CLUB: I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST

BY MASON DEAVER 12-1 p.m.

Joie Formando ENTERING 9-12

DAILY LIFE IN ANCIENT ROME 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Paul Bostock

Students will examine the most important aspects of Roman life. They will focus on living conditions, the daily routine, entertainment, and traditional customs. I will share a variety of visual resources with the students using YouTube, and other appropriate media.

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This summer enrichment class will be devoted to reading and discussing I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver. In this engrossing YA novel, a teen comes out to their family as non-binary - and it doesn’t go so well. It is a moving exploration of family, identity, and the search for acceptanec. This is a great option for anyone who needs a little extra encouragement to get their summer reading done or who just wants to be able to discuss what they’re reading with others as they go!

FRIDAYS | JUNE 19, 26 & JULY 3, 10, 17 ENTERING 9-12

US SUMMER READING BOOK CLUB: EDUCATED: A MEMOIR BY TARA WESTOVER 12-1 p.m.

Genevieve Munson This summer enrichment class will be devoted to reading and discussing Educated: A Memoir

by Tara Westover together. Educated has been on the bestseller charts since it’s release in 2018.

It focuses on a brave young woman’s attempts to get an education against all odds - and against the wishes of her isolated and very religious family. We will read aloud together at times, journal, and share our thoughts as we read.

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PREPARATION FOR THE 2021 US CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD 1-2 p.m.

Todd Trout Approximately 18,000 high school students annually participate in the US National Chemistry Olympiad. The program ultimately identifies the top twenty chemistry students across the country who are invited to a two-week study camp that prepares four students to go to the International Chemistry Olympiad (held in Osaka, Japan in 2021). In our region of PA, about 140 students participate, and the top performers move on to the National Level Exam. This study will guide students to prepare for the local exam, which is an excellent way to solidify one’s knowledge of chemistry as a preparation for college.

This offering is for students in rising grades 11-12, who have completed AP Chemistrry.

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READING WITH A PURPOSE 1-2 p.m.

Jill Englert Each session will focus on reading a different type of passage to mimic the type of assignments you will encounter during the school year. These include primary documents, literature, text books, current events and poetry.

You will learn how to analyze and annotate the text, which will enable you to be better prepared for tests, complete writing assignments and participate in class discussions.

You will receive direction instruction analyzing and annotating text, practice these skills independently and receive specific feedback on your progress.

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CINÉCLUB 2-3 p.m.

Erin Myers Over 400 French-language films are available online at no cost through LCDS’s Kanopy account. We will select, view, and discuss a movie a week. Although the film club is ideal for students who wish to improve their French listening and speaking skills, discussion will be in French and/or in English according to the language abilities of the participants.

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