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PEMBROKE HILL

SUMMER PROGRAMS EXPLORE OUR UNIQUE ADVENTURES FOR STUDENTS AGE 2 - GRADE 12

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CONTENTS The Pembroke Hill School

Enrollment

Registration Dates Enrollment Instructions Dates & Information Pricing & Fees Discounts Cancellations & Refunds Lunch Extended Care Drop off & Pick up

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Early Childhood

Lower School

At A Glance

Multiple Age Groups

Middle School

Upper School

Pembroke Hill Explore Pembroke Hill—the #1 STEM and #1 Private K-12 School in Kansas City. Pembroke Hill School was established in 1984 through the merger of Pembroke Country-Day School for boys and Sunset Hill School for girls. Combined, these institutions have offered exceptional education for over a century.

Learning Is Innovative. Our students and faculty are energized by questions, excited by a challenge, and thrilled by the process of discovery. We explore and experiment, ponder and play, revise and reconsider, and seek and search to find a better solution. Here, students are encouraged to explore their curiosity and grow, whether it's their first steps into academics or preparing for the SATs. Our passionate faculty goes beyond teaching—they mentor and coach, helping students earn recognition and pride in their accomplishments.

Learning Is Joyful. At Pembroke Hill, your child will discover the joy of learning. They will foster a deep and lasting zeal for knowledge that will stay with them for a lifetime. We are committed to nurturing curiosity, inspiring innovation, and fostering a strong sense of creativity.

Learning Is Limitless. Beyond the classroom, Pembroke Hill students are active participants in a myriad of activities, from athletics to choir, debate, Science Olympiad, robotics, chess, student government, and community service. Expect your child to bring home state and national honors through their involvement in extracurricular activities. Get ready for a summer of epic adventures at Pembroke Hill! Join our incredible community of learners, where we mix top-notch education with character-building fun. It's not just a school— it's your ultimate hotspot for a summer filled with laughter, learning, and making memories. Dive into the excitement–check out our summer programs now!

Enrollment The Summer at Pembroke Hill program offers a variety of educational and exciting classes for students ages 2 through grade 12. Classes are offered as either half day or full-day options. Please refer to the classes and description by grade level and week for more information. Enrollment is based on the grade level your student will enter in the fall. Our classes have limited enrollment therefore it is on a first-come, first-paid basis. You are encouraged to enroll early and online at www.pembrokehill.org.

Registration Dates Registration for current Pembroke Hill families begins on February 7, 2024. Registration for the public begins on February 12, 2024.

Enrollment Instructions Families can manage students’ enrollment electronically at any time. Our online enrollment is fast, safe, and easy! 1. Go to www.pembrokehill.org and select School Life>Summer at PHS. 2. Click the Registration link. This link will take you to our registration website. 3. If you are new to Summer at Pembroke Hill, click on Create a New Account. First enter parent information, then click on Add a Person to This Account to add each student you would like to enroll in the program. 4. In the Current Reservations box, select Make New Reservation. 5. Click on the name of the student you wish to enroll. Please note, only age-appropriate classes with available enrollment will be listed. 6. Select the classes in which you wish to enroll your student, then click Next. 7. Review the reservations in your shopping cart for accuracy. 8. Click on Payment and enter your payment information. Items in your cart will not be saved unless you make a payment. 9. An email confirmation will be sent to the primary contact’s email address.

Dates & Information Summer at Pembroke Hill will run from May 28-August 2. Our program is open to all students, we encourage all families, new and returning, to come and enjoy everything Pembroke Hill has to offer.

Weeks Week 1: May 28-31 * Week 2: June 3-7 Week 3: June 10-14 Week 4: June 17-21 * Week 5: June 24-28 Week 6: July 8-12 Week 7: July 15-19 Week 8: July 22-26 Week 9: July 29-August 2

Holidays Summer at Pembroke Hill will be closed in observation of the following holidays: May 27: Memorial Day June 19: Juneteenth July 1-5: Fourth of July * Indicates a four-day camp week

Pricing & Fees Fees for each class are listed under each division. All fees include materials and student supplies. The fees for additional services, such as Lunch and Extended Care, can be found on page 8.

Discounts Significant savings are applied on the dollar amount of classes purchased. We are excited to offer our volume discount program on a per-household basis. Families enrolling multiple children (siblings) may combine their enrollments to reach the various levels of discounts offered. Volume discounts are automatically applied at check out. Discounts can not be applied to the fee for lunch and the following classes: Coterie Theater classes, Buddy Pegs classes, Sunset Stables classes, Chess classes, and The College Essay Writing class. Total Cost / Discount $2,000 / 10% $3,000 / 20%

Cancellation & Refund Policy Summer at Pembroke Hill reserves the right to cancel a class at any time. Parents will be notified at least seven days in advance and given the option of transferring enrollment fees to another class or receiving a full refund for the class(es) cancelled. Parents wishing to cancel their student’s enrollment from a class may do so and receive a refund as long as the request to cancel is made at least seven days prior to the start of the session. Enrollment fees will be refunded in the manner that they were paid less a $50 cancellation fee per class. Fees for cancellations requested after the deadline will not be refunded. There are no refunds for class fees or lunches if a student is absent. We understand summer is a busy time for most families, and things may come up that interfere with the class(es) in which families have enrolled. If you discover after May 17, 2024 that your children are unable to attend any of the classes for which they are enrolled, you may transfer them to a different class for a fee of $25 per class, per child. Please note that you will be responsible for any difference in course fees. Transfers must be made by a summer programs staff member at least seven days prior to the first day of the class for which students are enrolled. 7

Additional Services Lunch Students attending full day are in for a treat! Our resident dining staff will provide a variety of healthy and scrumptious lunch offerings* each day. The fee for lunch is $40/week and should be added to all full-day reservations. Lunch is not available to students enrolled only in halfday classes. Thank you for understanding that we do not allow lunch to be brought from home. *Please inform the summer programs office if your student has any medically-necessary dietary restrictions. Every effort will be made to accommodate them. This notification must be included on your summer programs account prior to the student’s first day of class and may require our staff to discuss the situation with your child’s doctor. The necessary form will be available during the online registration process.

Extended Care In addition to the classes offered, our Extended Day program is available. Extended Day includes free play, as well as organized activities. Families who wish to take advantage of our Extended Care service on a drop-in basis must have a credit card listed on their account. The drop-in fee will be automatically applied to that credit card the following week.

Extended Day | 3:30-6:00 p.m. | $80 per week Daily Drop-In Rates | $25 per day Students picked up after 6 p.m. will be billed at the rate of $1 per minute for the first 10 minutes, and $2 per minute thereafter.

Drop Off & Pick Up Early Childhood and Lower School classes will take place on our Wornall Campus (400 W. 51st St). Middle School and Upper School classes will be on our Ward Parkway Campus (5121 State Line Road). We ask that you follow the guidelines below, along with using standard caution for our students: Drive cautiously at all times. Refrain from using cell phones while driving through the parking lot. Follow the entrance and exit pattern. Do not park in a parking space to wait for your student.

Drop Off Drop-off begins 15 minutes prior to the start of class (8:15 a.m. or 12:15 p.m.). There are two drop-off locations on the Wornall Campus (400 W. 51st St). In the 51st Street lot, please stop in front of the Hibschman Early Childhood Building for Early Learners and Preschool Pals, and outside of the Intermediate Building for grades K - 5. Please have riders exit on the curbside of the car and adhere to the safety procedures. Drop-off for the Ward Parkway Campus (5121 State Line Road) is at the Upper School entrance facing State Line Road. If your student needs to be dropped off late, please call the Summer Programs office at 816936-1321, so that we may greet your student outside and walk them to their class.

Pick Up At dismissal, students will be brought to the same location as drop off. Drivers must remain in their cars and proceed through the loading lane lines. Please do not leave unattended cars in the loading lanes. If you need to pick up early, please notify us at least 15 minutes prior to the pickup time so we can arrange to have your student ready. A staff member will bring your student to your car when you arrive on campus. Students not picked up by 3:45 p.m. will be sent directly to Extended Day, and the daily drop-in fee will be applied to your summer programs account. Security and staff will be on duty each day to assist with arrival and dismissal. 9

Early Childhood Four, two-week sessions Session 1: June 3-7 & June 10-14 Session 2: June 17-21* & June 24-28 Session 3: July 8-12 & July 15-19 Session 4: July 22-26 & July 29-August 2

Led by Pembroke Hill School’s experienced and nurturing early childhood faculty and staff, our Early Childhood Summer Program is a magical place for young learners. We provide opportunities for students to learn through exploring, investigating, questioning, experimenting, reflecting and interacting. Our program is influenced by the world-renowned Reggio Emilia philosophy of education, which is reinforced through our developmentally appropriate classrooms, small and large group activities and wonderful outdoor spaces. Students will look forward to sessions full of fun, learning and making memories with their friends. Classes are only offered in two-week sessions in order to provide more consistency within the classroom.

Times & Pricing Morning only: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. $380 per two week session

Full day: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $840 (lunch included) per two week session

Early Childhood Early Learners Calling all curious 2 and 3-year-olds entering early years this fall! We’ve got a room full of possibilities just waiting for you. Join us for exciting art, music, movement and story time activities.

1 1 Session June 3-7 & June 10-14

3 3 Session July 8-12 & July 15-19

Light Shadow & Reflection

Food with Friends

Properties of light, shadow & reflection will illuminate cross curricular experiences. Capture engagement through unique properties from block construction to emergent writing to science explorations, turned on with the powers of light.

An engaging way to introduce children to new food through play. Using fun and experimental ways to incorporate food into learning. Let's get cooking!

2 2 Session June 17-21* & June 24-28

4 4 Session July 22-26 & July 29-Aug 2

Sand & Water Play

Awesome Artists

No need for a trip to the beach! Enjoy two weeks of sandcastles and water play both inside and outside!

Inspiration can come from anywhere! Be prepared to put brush to canvas as you spend this session as an artist.

Early Childhood Preschool Pals All exploring 4 and 5-year-olds! Come venture to the classroom, courtyard, the playground, and even Loose Park to gain a better understanding of the nature that surrounds you.

1 1 Session June 3-7 & June 10-14

3 3 Session July 8-12 & July 15-19

Fine Motor Fun

Food with Friends

Strengthen your child’s fine motor skills through fun and engaging experiences. Activities will form in the classroom while utilizing our outdoor spaces to practice our new skills.

An engaging way to introduce children to new food through play. Using fun and experimental ways to incorporate food into learning. Let's get cooking!

2 2 Session June 17-21* & June 24-28

4 4 Session July 22-26 & July 29-Aug 2

Outdoor Adventures

Awesome Artists

Explore the beautiful landscape on and around campus to find inspiration for all of this session’s activities.

Inspiration can come from anywhere! Be prepared to put brush to canvas as you spend this session as an artist.

Happy Feet Soccer Camp, Early Years & Preschool Pals Monday-Friday, 9:00-10:00 a.m., $150 per week Weekly Sessions Offered: Week 1: June 3-7, Week 3: June 17-21 (closed 19), Week 4: June 24-28, Week 5: July 8-12, Week 6: July 15-19, Week 7: July 22-26 and Week 8: July 29-Aug 2 Not in conjunction with Early Years and Preschool Pals morning classes.. The goal is for students to not only learn the wonderful game of soccer, but to have fun, build social skills, improve self-confidence and instill a brave, creative go for it mentality that can help provide the right foundation for the rest of their lives! 13

Lower School, Middle School, & Upper School Nine, one-week sessions Week 1: May 28-31* Week 2: June 3-7 Week 3: June 10-14 Week 4: June 17-21* Week5: June 24-28 Week 6: July 8-12 Week 7: July 15-19 Week 8: July 22-26 Week 9: July 29-August 2

Times & Pricing

Morning: 8:30-11:30 a.m. $190 *Unless noted otherwise in description

Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $40

Afternoon: 12:30-3:30 p.m. $190

Full day: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $420 (lunch included)

*Unless noted otherwise in description

Lower School What to Expect Kindergarten has mostly morning or full day options. To create a full day schedule please include Kindergarten Adventures as the afternoon session. Starting this summer, KC Chess Club will be hosting an afternoon Kindergarten camp during weeks 5, 6, and 8. This camp can be combined with a morning option to create a full day schedule. Remember to include lunch when making a full day schedule! Grades 1-5 classes are offered on a half-day basis for one week sessions. A few classes offer a full day schedule or highly recommend combining for the full day, noted in the description. If the class does not follow the standard morning or afternoon option, it will be listed in the description including if the pricing is different than the standard. On page 26 there is a list of classes for multiple age groups. The classes are listed with the weeks, times, and pricing specific to that class. Classes with broad ranges of age groups will be split into age appropriate groups with the camp leaders at the beginning of the camp week. The following pages list classes under each division, by week. The left column displays morning sessions, and the right column displays afternoon sessions. You can also find the “At a Glance” on pages 20-21. Lastly, at the end of this catalog classes are organized by interests. Enjoy!

Kindergarten Join us for an exciting adventure geared toward all incoming kindergartners! The morning hours will be spent primarily in the classroom. Daily routines and dedicated teachers will help prepare you for the coming school year. Activities will include a variety of art projects, music, dramatic play, math and science—all focused on a weekly theme that is sure to capture the imagination. Students attending full day will move their adventures almost exclusively outside in the afternoon, to an outdoor classroom where children are encouraged to play, explore and learn with supervision that is designed to assist rather than direct.

Times & Pricing

Morning only: 8:30-11:30 a.m. $190 per week

Full day: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $420 (includes lunch) per week *Chess Club not included

Kindergarten Classes 1 1 Week May 28-31

5 5 Week June 24-28

Kinder Kick Off - Full Day

Let‘s Get Building - AM or Full Day

A week of field trips with our Kinder friends! This is a full day of adventures to amazing destinations. Students will have the opportunity to explore our local experiences and find new favorite spots.

The sky is the limit as you create amazing structures from a variety of materials. Finding inspiration from our surrounding landscape, you will draw up your own blueprints to use as you construct your design.

Week 2

2 June 3-7

Week 6

6 July 8-12

Incredible Insects - AM or Full Day

Cooking in Kinder - AM or Full Day

Did you know that the praying mantis only has one ear? Or that mosquitoes have 47 teeth? Get the buzz on bugs as you study insects through observation, while learning how these creepy crawlies impact your daily life. This class will be un”bee”lievable!

Cooking empowers children to prepare their own healthy snacks and make their own nutritional choices. Fuel the discussion around nutrition concepts and what makes some food healthier than others.

3 3 Week June 10-14

7 7 Week July 15-19

Book Worms - AM orFull Day

Monarch Butterflies - AMor Full Day

Explore the stories of your favorite children’s authors in this week of integrated activities. To help you understand the role of an author and illustrator, you’ll try your hand at both!

Prepare for every stage of the monarch butterfly. See the growth of our knowledge by breaking free of your very own cocoon.

4 4 Week June 17-21 Fairy Tales, Fables, & Folklore AM or Full Day Horses and drawbridges, kings and queens...let’s travel back in time by way of art, math and literacy to explore the wonderful world of literature through some of our favorite bedtime stories!

8 8 Week July 22-26 Math Muscles - AMor Full Day Flex your math muscles using Cuisenaire Rods, cluster cards, number lines and fun games. We will focus on age-appropriate math activities to introduce correct number formation and find numbers in the most unexpected places.

Kindergarten Classes 9 9 Week July 29-August 2

Weeks 2–9 Full Day P.M. Option

Transition to Kindergarten - AM or Full Day

Kindergarten Adventures

This week is for our Pembroke Hill students interested in gearing up for the school year with their new teachers.

Students attending full day will move their adventures almost exclusively outside in the afternoon, to an outdoor classroom where children are encouraged to play, explore and learn with supervision that is designed to assist rather than direct.

Afternoon Chess Camps by the KC Chess Club Week 5, Week 6, and Week 8 12:30-3:30 p.m. $220 per week Chess camps can be taken on their own or combined with a Kindergarten morning class to make a full day schedule. If you plan on doing a full day, be sure to include lunch when registering!

Grades 1-2 Classes Most classes are offered on a half day basis for one week, either 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Please check the course descriptions, as a few classes may follow a different schedule. Each class fee is $190 per class. Four day weeks, due to holidays, will be * $150. Unless noted otherwise in the description. Students registered for a morning and afternoon class should also be registered for Lunch.

8:30-11:30 A.M. Week 1

1 May 28-31 *

12:30-3:30 P.M. Week 1

1 May 28-31 *

Grossology

Classroom Campground

Sometimes it’s stinky; sometimes it’s crusty; and sometimes it’s slimy. But hey, it’s Grossology, the impolite study of the human body. As grossologists, we will explore all of the mushy, oozy, scaly, stinky, gross, yet scientific things that occur every day in the human body.

It is time to set up camp and enjoy the world around you, all while learning the importance of preserving it. Learn how to set up tents, tie knots and navigate using a compass.

Color Your World

Try a broad range of ideas and art-making experiences through theme-based classes. The emphasis is on fun! From natural pigments to objects that make sound, create as you explore how art connects to the natural world.

Awaken your imagination all week long with unique visual arts. How many colors can we use to create different art mediums. Join us to find out!

Gogh To Camp

Math Games

Chiefs Kingdom

Flex your math muscles using fun games. We will focus on age-appropriate math activities to introduce correct number formation and find numbers in the most unexpected places.

The Kansas City Chiefs were named for H. Roe Bartle, the mayor of Kansas City in the early 1960s. Nicknamed "Chief," what other fun facts can you learn about our beloved? While playing some football too!

2 2 Week June 3-7

Pathways to Reading

Busy Building

This week you will travel all the way to vowel town. This class is perfect for students who need a quick review on all things reading.

Enjoy working together as you build using various materials! Bring your imagination, tools will be provided.

Grades 1-2 Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

Loose Parts Play

Lost in Space

In this course, students will unleash their creativity as they manipulate, construct, tinker with, and explore a variety of loose parts including upcycled, found, and natural materials.

Time to study the stars, stare into space, blast our rockets as high as they will go and take a simulated space walk through an obstacle course. This class will be an out-of-this-world experience!

I Do, You Do, We Do Robotics

Phenomenal Physics

Using Lego® WeDo kits, you will work together as scientists and computer programmers to construct walking, talking and sometimes roaring robots. Learn the basic fundamentals of building and programming mechanisms to perform specific tasks.

Have you have ever lined up your dominoes to watch them all fall down? If so, then you are already well on your way to understanding physics, which is the science of matter, motion and energy. Investigate this fundamental science through heat, light, electricity and sound.

3 3 Week June 10-14 Marvelous Murals Paint the town red. Well, draw on the sidewalks with chalk. Be inspired by different themes each day and work together to cover all sidewalk surfaces with chalk.

3 3 Week June 10-14 The Writing Process and Handwriting Review Handwriting is always a work in progress. Come learn new ways to improve and different styles of writing.

Board Games

Build a Bot

Play to win! Come and learn new board games. Work together and have fun!

Build a Piper Computer Kit®, based on Google Blockly’s easy, drag-and-drop visual coding language. Using PiperCode®, you will progress through tangible tasks and build a working computer that you will use to play Mindcraft games.

Scratch Jr. Learn to think creatively, reason systematically and work collaboratively as you discover how to program your own stories and animations using the computer programming language known as Scratch®.

Fairy Tales and Fables Horses and drawbridges, kings and queens...let’s travel back in time by way of art, math and literacy to explore the wonderful world of literature through some of our favorite bedtime stories.

Robots Rule the World! Beep boop…whirrrrrr…DING! It’s time to turn on our imagination machines to create hundreds of robots. We can make any kind of robot we want: huge, tiny, scary, friendly, or smart. Together we will make up our own robot stories and become our own robot characters.

Grades 1-2 Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

4 4 Week June 17-21 *

Self Portraits

Math Games

Each day in class create a new self portrait using all different mediums. It will shock you how many ways you can depict yourself.

Come and enjoy playing math games that reinforce first and second grade math goals.

Yoga & Nutrition Awesome Archaeology Do you like to dig in the dirt? Find things that are lost? Put pieces together? Learn about the past? These are all things archeologists do, maybe you are one, too!

Lego® Lovers The possibilities are endless when it comes to building with Lego® bricks. Not only can you create ships, skyscrapers, castles and cars, you can also create hours of fun while learning the basics of engineering.

Each day will be filled with mindfulness. This class will introduce yoga and mindful exercise accompanied with treats to fuel our bodies!

Decode & Detect Welcome to Baker Street! Your assignment for this mission is to have as much fun as possible while you investigate clues, hunt for hidden treasure, solve riddles and decode messages.

America's Best Road Trip Planes, trains, and automobiles! Using the map find destinations and let us know how you're going to get there. Learn fun facts about new spots. Discover new places, some may be closer than you think.

5 5 Week June 24-28 The Young Adventurer’s Guide to Science Don your lab coat and make sure to put on your protective goggles because this class is going to be exploding at the seams with awesome scientific content!

5 5 Week June 24-28 Art Exploration Explore the world around you through art. It can be found on our campus, in nature, and just about everywhere.

Grades 1-2 Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

Field Day: Games, Games, Games

Authors & Illustrators

Capture the flag, kick the can, tag, gaga ball, human foosball, soccer, football, you name it and we'll play it.

Writers will explore the essentials of storytelling and illustrate their books. Spend the week learning about the writing process while developing your reading and writing skills.

Tie-Dye Extravaganza Get those old clothes ready for a revamp. Use our tie dying tactics to create art on clothing.

Week 6

6 July 8-12

Future Chessmaster Camp ($220) This course will advance you to the next level of your game as you will learn new tactics and strategies to help you outplay your next opponent. Checkmate!

6 6 Week July 8-12

Fairies & Gnomes

Groovy Tales with Pete the Cat

Who loves fairies, gnomes and other imaginary creatures? Use your imagination, paint, pencils, crayons, fabric, wood pieces, clay and lots of art and craft materials to design fairies, gnomes, and other creatures.

If you love Pete the Cat stories, you will love getting to create your own character as we read and act out the groovy situations from some of your favorite books. Join Pete the Cat and all his rocking friends in this class for brand new animal adventures!

Art Studio Ready to make some art? This open studio is designed for students to explore many different art materials and processes. Work with paint, printmaking, collage and much more!

Scavenger Hunt Test your skills with problem solving, clues, and different environments. Scavenge around campus and outdoor areas for the best clues using your knowledge and resources.

Checkmate Challenge Camp ($220) Advance your game to the next level. You will improve your concentration and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on FUN while you learn the FUNdamentals of the most popular board game in the world.

Card Craze Card games can be fun to play with friends, but they can also improve memory, reinforce basic math skills, build confidence and improve strategic thinking. This week’s excitement will surely be dealt in spades.

Grades 1-2 Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M. 7 7 Week July 15-19

12:30-3:30 P.M. Week 7

7 July 15-19

Circus Art

Campfire Stories

Are you ready for the greatest show? You will explore animals and human figures in circus performances and construct a collaborative, interactive 3-D circus. Step right up to get your imagination going and your creativity flowing!

Tell classic Campfire Stories or create your own. Break out the marshmallows for S'Mores while we sit around the campfire sharing creative tales.

Spy Camp School may be out for summer, but top-secret training continues for aspiring spies at PHS. Use gadgets and gizmos to solve the case.

Authors and Illustrators Writers will explore the essentials of storytelling and illustrate their books. Spend the week learning about the writing process while developing your skills.

Imaginary Friend Adventures Bring your imagination to life! Enter a world full of imaginary friends where anything can happen. Bring an old imaginary friend along or create a new one and together we will go on adventures as everything around us changes in the blink of an eye.

The Floor is Lava as you compete with your friends in the most challenging obstacle course games such as The Floor Is Lava, Ninja Warrior, Laser Tag and more!

Art in Nature Nature is all around you! In this hands-on class, we will explore a variety of materials from nature, as well as unique printing processes, such as cyanotype sun prints and Japanese “Gyotaku” prints from rubber fish impressions. We will also make and enjoy nature-inspired snacks each day.

2024 AT A GLANCE

Important Phone Numbers Attendance and Summer at Pembroke Hill Help Line 816.936.1321 Auxiliary Programs Manager Sara Dougherty 816.936.1377

Use this helpful tool to plan your Summer at Pembroke Hill! All classes are listed by date, time, and age group. Once you see the classes you are interested in, you can easily find the detailed description in the class lists.

2024 At A Glance Early Childhood

Early Years

Session 1 Week 1 & 2: June 3-7 & June 10-14

Session 2 Week 3 & 4: June 17-21 & June 24-28

Session 3 Week 5 & 6: July 8-12 & July 15-19

AM Light, Shadow & Reflection

AM Sand & Water Play

AM Food with Friends

Full Day Light, Shadow & Reflection

AM 9:00-10:00 a.m. Happy Feet Soccer Camp (only June 3-7) Preschool Pals

AM Fine Motor Fun

Full Day Sand & Water Play

AM 9:00-10:00 a.m. Happy Feet Soccer Camp Full Day Fine Motor Fun

AM 9:00-10:00 a.m. Happy Feet Soccer Camp (only June 3-7)

AM Outdoor Adventures

Session 4 Week 7: & 8: July 22-26 & July 29-Aug 2 Full Day Food with Friends

AM 9:00-10:00 a.m. Happy Feet Soccer Camp Full Day Outdoor Adventures

AM 9:00-10:00 a.m. Happy Feet Soccer Camp

AM Food with Friends

AM Awesome Artists

Full Day Awesome Artists

AM 9:00-10:00 a.m. Happy Feet Soccer Camp Full Day Food with Friends

AM 9:00-10:00 a.m. Happy Feet Soccer Camp

AM Awesome Artists

Full Day Awesome Artists

AM 9:00-10:00 a.m. Happy Feet Soccer Camp

Kindergarten

Week 1: May 28-31

Week 2: June 3-7

Week 3: June 10-14

Week 4: June 17-21

Week 5: June 24-28

Week 6: July 8-12

Week 7: July 15-19

Week 8: July 22-26

Week 9: July 29-Aug 2

Full Day Kinder Kick Off

Incredible Insects

Book Worms

Fairy Tales, Fables, & Folklore

Let's Get Building

Cooking in Kinder

Monarch Butterflies

Math Muscles

Buddy Pegs

Transition to Kindergarten

Buddy Pegs

Kindergarten Adventures

Future Chess master Camp

Checkmate Challenge Camp

Buddy Pegs PM

Kindergarten Adventures

Chess and Lego Camp

Grades 1-2

Week 1: May 28-31

Week 2: June 3-7

Week 3: June 10-14

Week 4: June 17-21

Week 5: June 24-28

Week 6: July 8-12

Week 7: July 15-19

Week 8: July 22-26

Week 9: July 29-Aug 2

Grossology

Pathways to Reading

Marvelous Murals

Self Portraits

Fairies & Gnomes

Dinosaurs

Board Games

Spy Camp

Forts & Fortresses

Transition to 1st Grade

Loose Parts Play

The Young Adventurer’s Guide to Science

Circus Art

Awesome Archeology

Scratch Jr.

Lego Lovers

Scavenger Hunt

Fairy Tales and Fables

America’s Best Road Trip

Field Day Games

Color Your World Math Games

I Do, You Do, We Do Robotics Morning at the Stables

Buddy Pegs

Tie-Dye Extravaganza

Art Studio

Authors and Illustrators

Math Games

Buddy Pegs

Imaginary Friend Adventures

Morning at the Stables

Groovy Tales with Pete the Cat

Campfire Stories

Shark Week

Transition to 2nd Grade

Buddy Pegs

Buddy Pegs PM

Classroom Campground Gogh to Camp Chiefs Kingdom

Busy Building Lost in Space Phenomenal Physics Rock Climbing

Handwriting Process/Review

Math Games

Art Exploration

Build A Bot

Yoga & Nutrition

Authors & Illustrators

Robots Rule the World

Decode & Detect

Afternoon at the Stables

Rock Climbing

Future Chessmaster Camp

Checkmate Challenge Camp Card Craze Rock Climbing

The Floor is Lava Art in Nature

The Art Factory Superheroes Assemble Chess and Lego Camp

School Review - 1st Grade School Review 2nd Grade

Grades 3-5

Week 1: May 28-31

Week 2: June 3-7

Week 3: June 10-14

Week 4: June 17-21

Week 5: June 24-28

Week 6: July 8-12

Week 7: July 15-19

Week 8: July 22-26

Week 9: July 29-Aug 2

Sew Much Fun!

Hair & Make Up

Week of Watercolors

Learn Chinese with Me

Transition to 3rd Grade

Rainforest Exploration

Lego Lovers

Lego Architecture

Create and SEW: Cartoon Characters

Hair & makeup

Disc Sports

A World of Pure Imagination

CSI: PHS

Plant Power

Minecraft Missions

Transition to 4th Grade

An Artist a Day

Podcasts

Morning at the Stables

Set Design and Construction

Junkyard Wars

Transition to 5th Grade

Buddy Pegs

Mario Madness

Backpacking Europe

Teck Deck Skating Typing 101

Reader’s Theater Minecraft Missions Ice Cream Creations

Taylor Swift: Lyrics and Lessons

No Bake Desserts and Treats

Pizza Party

Charlotte’s Web Theater Camp

Hiking

Summer Scavengers

Rock Climbing Afternoon at the Stables

Comic Book Creators

Bridge Building

Inventor's Lab

Fairy Home Building

Buddy Pegs

Creative Writing

Buddy Pegs PM

Percy Jackson and the Mythological

Board Games Taylor Swift: Lyrics and Lessons Basketball: Next Generation

Morning at the Stables

Buddy Pegs Ride & Park Build Your Own Board Game

Loose Parts Play

Classroom Campground

Cultura, Comida y Competencia

The Art of Science

Rock Climbing

Home Renovation

Stadium Sights

Chess and Lego Camp

Summer Term at Hogwarts

Bottle Rockets

Future Chessmaster

Checkmate Challenge Camp

Make your own Spa Day!

Ride & Park

Rock Climbing

School Review - 3rd Grade School Review - 4th Grade School Review - 5th Grade

Grades 6-8

Week 1: May 28-31

Week 2: June 3-7

Week 3: June 10-14

Week 4: June 17-21

Week 5: June 24-28

Week 6: July 8-12

Week 7: July 15-19

Week 8: July 22-26

Week 9: July 29-Aug 2

Farm Fresh Food

Makeup/Hair

Breakfast Bunch

Dog Days of Summer

Classics

Play Mahjong

Global History

Book Club 2

Card Games & Puzzles

Middle School Math Review 7th Grade

Transition to MS

Book Club 1

Makeup/Hair Tricks & Trends

Forensic Science

Puzzles, Perplexities & Problem-solving

All Things Video Games

Comics & Sequential Arts

Global Connection Paint By Number

Craft Machine 3D Design in Tinkercad Set Design and Construction Morning at the Stables

Taylor Swift: Lyrics and Lessons Scratch - Design Your Own Game Scrapbooking 101

Scratch Design Your Own Game

Spamalot

Middle School Math Review 6th Grade

Morning at the Stables

Decorating Desserts Summer Reading & Typing Art Studio

Spamalot

Find Your Voice - Public Speaking and Debate

Drama 101

Typing 101

Drama 101

Fantasy/SciFi Film

Board Games

Craft Machine

Afternoon at the Stables

3D Design in Tinkercad: Build Your House

Comics / Sequential Arts

Balsa Wood Design

Crime Busters Musical Theater: Triple Threat

History of Video Games

Global Connection

Olympic Odyssey

Transition to MS

Art Studio

Introduction to Strength and Conditioning

Summer Reading & Typing

Journaling, Papermaking and Book Arts

Spamalot

Funny Bones: Intro to Improv

Spamalot

Charlotte’s Web Theatre Camp

Grades 9-12

Week 1: May 28-31

Week 2: June 3-7

Week 3: June 10-14

Week 4: June 17-21

Week 5: June 24-28

Week 6: July 8-12

Week 7: July 15-19

Week 8: July 22-26

Week 9: July 29-Aug 2

Budgeting and Finance

Career Leadership and Exploration

ACT/SAT/PSAT Verbal Preparation

Book Tok

ACT/SAT/PSA T Math Preparation Math PREP A

Introduction To Algebra II

Debate Camp

Transition to Upper School

Spamalot

Competitive Public Speaking

ACT/SAT/PSAT Math Preparation Math PREP A PM

Comic Book Design

Art Studio ACT/SAT/PSAT Math Preparation Math PREP B

College Exploration Prep

Writing the College Application Essay

ACT/SAT/PSAT Verbal Preparation Art Studio

Writing the College Application Essay ACT/SAT/PSA T Math Preparation Math PREP B Musical Theater: Triple Threat Types of Engineering

Writing the College Application Essay

Spamalot College Exploration Prep

Building Automatic Zen Garden

Art Studio

Competitive Interpretation/ Acting

Spamalot

Debate Camp Comedy on Your Feet

Writing the College Application Essay

Transition to Upper School Get Hired!

Spamalot

Find our Summer at Pembroke Hill page here.

Grades 1-2 Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M. 8 8 Week July 22-26

12:30-3:30 P.M. 8 8 Week July 22-26

Dinosaurs

Shark Week

Discover what earth was like over 65 million years ago when dinosaurs lived. Explore branches of the dinosaur family tree and find out what made them unique from other animals. Find and excavate bones by taking part in a simulated dig!

Few things are more exciting during the summer than shark week! Dive into this class and learn more about the oceans’ most feared, but also extraordinary creatures. Track migration patterns, investigate their anatomy and study their behavior!

Forts & Fortresses Who doesn’t love a good, old-fashioned fort stacked to the ceiling with pillows and topped with your mom’s favorite sheet? This week, you will examine the most famous structures from around the world, and try your hand at constructing your own.

The Art Factory Come on down to the art factory where we create and experiment with different art forms. We have found that in our factory, just about anything can be used to make art!

Superheroes Assemble! Math Games School may be out for summer, but top-secret training continues for aspiring spies at PHS. Use gadgets and gizmos to solve the case.

Create your own unique superhero identity, build gadgets and tools and don’t forget to find a place for your super-secret hideout. Learn the science behind some of the most exciting superhero powers such as night vision, time travel, magnetism and more!

Chess and Lego Camp ($220) This chess camp will not only teach important chess strategies and tactics, but also exciting engineering skills as you build chess sets from Lego® bricks. Fun for everyone and every skill level!

Week 9

9 July 29-August 2 Transition to 1st Grade Transition to 2nd Grade This week is for our Pembroke Hill students interested in gearing up for the school year with their new teachers. There will be an afternoon school review offered to make it a full day.

Grades 3-5 Classes Most classes are offered on a half day basis for one week, either 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Please check the course descriptions, as a few classes may follow a different schedule. Each class fee is $190 per class. Four day weeks, due to holidays, will be * $150. Unless noted otherwise in the description. Students registered for a morning and afternoon class should also be registered for Lunch Bunch

8:30-11:30 A.M. Week 1

1 May 28-31 *

12:30-3:30 P.M. Week 1

1 May 28-31 *

Sew Much Fun!

Reader's Theater

Have you every wanted to learn how to sew by hand? Learn the basics of sewing: threading a needle, sewing buttons, and a variety of stitches. By learning just a few basics, you will unlock the ability to create many projects!

Do you love to perform but don't want to have to memorize lines? Then Reader's Theater is the class for you! Enjoy bringing a variety of scripts to life and even creating some of your own costume pieces during this fun filled week of theater.

Plant Power

Minecraft Missions

Help harvest our summer garden! Campers will come away from this program with knowledge of several plant species and a deeper understanding of the many roles that plants play in our lives.

Using Minecraft® as a tool, you and your peers will work together to customize and create exciting new worlds. Activities will include building structures, coding challenges and collaborating on problem-solving games.

Rainforest Exploration

Ice Cream Creations

Did you know that the rainforest has more biodiversity than any other place on Earth? Come learn about the layers of the rainforest and help build a model that includes plants and animals that live in each layer.

Do you love ice cream? In this class we will make homemade ice cream, delightful ice cream treats and learn fun facts about this tasty dessert. This will be the ultimate indulgence class, but remember.... don’t eat too quickly or you might get a brain freeze!

Backpacking Europe

Summer Scavengers

Experience the culture and festivities of European Countries by using you knowledge in action! Find fun facts about countries like Ireland, Italy, Denmark, England and more.

Scavenge like nothing else without going very far. This class will focus on a variety of challenges that compliment our accomplishments!

Grades 3-5 Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

2 2 Week June 3-7

Hair & Makeup: Tricks & Trends

Taylor Swift: Lyrics and Lessons

Explore hair & makeup basics, hygiene, trends, and age appropriate tips. Students will focus on pop culture, creativity, and creating their own makeup & hair brand with individual styles.

Arguably the greatest songwriter of our generation. Explore Taylor’s songs while experimenting with your own lyrics and connections.

Disc Sports and More!

Pizza Party

Come fly away with this camp that will encompass multiple disc sports including disc golf, ultimate frisbee, catch and target throwing. You will also learn about the physics of flight.

That‘s amore! Pizza can come in so many different shapes, sizes, and styles. From sweet to savory, from Chicago to New York, create a different pizza each day.

Lego® Lovers

Hiking & Exploring

Have fun with Lego®! Students will play “Pictionary” games, build cities, and have the freedom to create masterpieces of their own.

Lace up those hiking boots and get ready to adventure on the trails. There are so many areas to explore and now we are going to take the time to do it.

An Artist a Day Each day you will learn about the life and explore the painting style of a different artist. And of course, show off your own unique style of art.

Week 3

3 June 10-14

Week 3

3 June 10-14

A World of Pure Imagination

No Bake: Desserts and Treats

Grab your golden ticket and join us on an unimaginable journey. Come along as we bring magical ideas to life and visit music from The Coterie’s summer musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Have fun making energy balls, granola bars, and other tasty treats that you don’t have to bake! Each day take home to share with your family. *Food Allergens may be used and cross contamination may occur during our baking.

Mario Madness Explore a week full of Mario, Luigi, and Bowserthemed activities including designing a diorama of a world inspired from the famous video game. This camp has a bit of everything: engineering, creativity, and fun!

Grades 3-5 Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

Lego® Architecture

Charlotte's Web Theatre

Have fun building with legos in the architectural series. From Frank Lloyd Wright houses to world acclaimed architectural masterpieces! We will also take a small field trip to the local KC architecture firm, Rosemann and Associates!

Charlottes Web is a classic that cannot be overlooked. Find the magic in performing and creating sets in this well rounded theater expereince.

Podcasts: The Modern Radio Show If you love podcasts then this is the class for you. Work collaboratively to make a podcast. We will create a script, commercials, and news reports before recording our very own podcast.

Set Design and Construction Make this a full day with Charlotte’s Web Theatre!

In this class students will build a small theater flat and paint it for use in a production of Charlotte's Web (another course offering). They will also make props for the show.

Week 4

4 June 17-21 *

Week 4

4 June 17-21 *

Create and SEW: Cartoon Characters

Ride & Park

Design, create and sew your favorite cartoon character! In this class you will bring to life your favorite animation in 3-D plush form whilst learning how to sew them together!

Geared toward students who love to ride their bikes and explore the outdoors, this class will take you out of the classroom and onto the trails as you ride your bike at a new park each day. This class will also focus on safety as well as basic maintenance and bicycle repair.

Teck Deck Skating Learn techniques of finger boarding while designing and building your own mini skate park. Crafts, movie-making and friendship will complete this week of kick-flips and ollies!

Typing 101 To improve a skill you will use for the rest of your life! From here to middle school, high school, and beyond, typing will only increase. It’s time to start working on speed and accuracy. Learn new shortcuts and tricks with your class!

Build Your Own Boardgame Put your creativity to use by creating your very own board game. Pick a theme, determine an objective, and build your dream game. Enjoy getting to play everyone’s games on the last day of class.

Grades 3-5 Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M. Future Chessmaster Camp ($220) This course will advance you to the next level of your game as you will learn new tactics and strategies to help you outplay your next opponent. Checkmate!

Make your own Spa Day! Have a spa day any day! DIY class of make your own lip balm, sugar or salt scrubs, tinted lip gloss, bath bombs, and homemade soaps! Fun times!

5 5 Week June 24-28

Week 5

5 June 24-28

Percy Jackson and the Mythological

Classroom Campground

At Camp Half-Blood we’ll explore Greek mythology inspired by the Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series. Ready your shields to start your training!

It is time to set up camp and enjoy the world around you, all while learning the importance of preserving it. You can learn how to set up tents, tie knots and navigate using a compass. A s‘more has to be devoured!

Bridge Building Challenge Bridges are an important piece of our infrastructure. In this class, you will use the engineering design process to test and build your own bridges.

Fairy Home Building Build a space for the fairies! Use your design skills to create a fantasy house fit for a fairy. We'll then find a space to place them in nature.

Creative Writing Use literary inspiration to craft individual creative writing pieces you can share with the class at the end of the week.

Grades 3-5 Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

6 6 Week July 8-12

Week Of Watercolors

Cultura, Comida y Competencia

Painting can be challenging and rewarding all at the same time! Try your hand at watercolor painting techniques this week as you learn more about this beautiful medium and hone your skills as a talented artist!

Estudiantes de español will explore unique and surprising cultural traditions of various countries while brushing up on their Spanish communication skills. Each day students will compete in friendly cooking and game competitions

Comic Book Creators

Home Renovation

Using the app, Book Creator, you will have the opportunity to not only write, but even publish your own comic book! All while enhancing your imagination and boosting your confidence as an author and illustrator.

Calling all interior designers-to-be! It is time to fix and flip your own tiny home to prepare it for its future owners. From planning the room layouts to painting the walls, tiling the roof and installing the crown molding, you will have a beautiful, realistic renovated miniature house to enjoy.

Inventor's Lab Tinker, design, fashion, create, construct, make, develop or originate...With a variety of materials! Study a few of the most famous engineers in history, who knows what you will come up with!

7 7 Week July 15-19

Checkmate Challenge Camp ($220) Advance your game to the next level of this exciting and challenging game. You will improve your concentration and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on FUN while you learn the FUNdamentals of the most popular board game in the world.

7 7 Week July 15-19

Hair & makeup Tricks & Trends

The Art of Science

Let's dive into our hair & makeup basics with hygiene and age appropriate tips. Focusing on pop culture, creativity, and creating our own makeup & hair brand using team work and individual style.

Scientist-Artists will explore concepts in Physics, Biology and Geography: such as prisms, waterways, and more. A complementary project will be created in art, such as a kaleidoscope, watercolor painting and pinch pot clay.

Board Games Get off the screens, get out the UNO, Scrabble, Bananagrams, and other classics!

Grades 3-5 Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

Taylor Swift: Lyrics and Lessons

Summer Term at Hogwarts

Some say the greatest songwriter of our generation. Dive into her songs and lyrics. Experiment with your own lyrics and real life connections.

Join all of your favorite characters from the Harry Potter series as you enter into a magical world filled with wizards, dragons, trolls, and elves. Act out scenes as Hogwarts students, go to classes, play Quidditch, and even battle evil wizards! Immerse yourself in this exciting world all week and come out a full-fledged wizard.

Basketball: Next Generation Take the time to learn about all aspects of basketball. And of course put your three point shooting to the test.

8 8 Week July 15-19

Learn Chinese with Me

Ride & Park

You will learn to speak and write in Chinese. By the end of the week, you should be familiar with numbers, months and days, family members, body parts, food and fruits, colors, and more. All while learning about China!

Minecraft Missions Using Minecraft® as a tool, you and your peers will work together to customize and create exciting new worlds. Activities will include building structures, coding challenges and collaborating on problem-solving games.

Junkyard Wars Based on an old TV series from the early 2000s, campers will have a task to build a machine using only the items given to them. See if you can build a cage for an egg and more!

Bottle Rockets Blast off a summer of incredible memories with this STEM Bottle Rocket challenge. Campers can be challenged to build a launch pad and soar to new heights!

Loose Parts Play In this course, students will unleash their creativity as they manipulate, construct, tinker with, and explore a variety of loose parts including upcycled, found, and natural materials.

Grades 3-5 Classes Week 9

9 July 29-August 2 Transition to 3rd Grade Transition to 4th Grade Transition to 5th Grade This week is for our Pembroke Hill students interested in gearing up for the school year with their new teachers. There will be an afternoon school review offered to make it a full day.

Classes for Multiple Age Groups At the Stables with Sunset Trails, Grades 1-8, $320 Sunset Trails Stables Summer Break Camp is a great way to learn about horseback riding and life on the farm. Students will be divided into age groups to groom and tack a horse, and learn western riding techniques while on the horse. Camp features qualified staff, experienced horses, and a variety of farm animals. Safety is a first priority. Students need to wear long pants and hard-soled closed toed shoes. A riding helmet is mandatory and will be provided. Sunset Trails needs to have a permission/release form on file for each riding student. Week 2: June 3-7, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Week 3: June 10-14, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Week 8: July 22-26, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Buddy Pegs, Grades K-5, $275 Buddy Pegs Bike Clubs are the ultimate adventure for young riders in grades K-5. Whether your child is still working to gain their bike-confidence or ready to learn new skills, our club offers the perfect opportunity for them to take their biking journey to the next level. Rentals are available! Registration is directly through Buddy Pegs HERE! Or at https://pedalkids.com/ under camp registration Week 2: June 3-7, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Week 3: June 10-14, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Week 5: June 24-28, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Week 6: July 8-12, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Rock Climbing, Grades 1-5, $190 12:30-3:30 p.m. This class will be un”belay”vable! You will gain confidence as you become a stronger, more experienced climber. Throughout the week, you will work toward mastering basic climbing skills and knowledge, including learning how to follow routes, identify holds, correct belay techniques and use proper climbing footwork. We are so lucky to have our very own rock climbing wall on campus to explore all new climbs. Week 2, Week 4, Week 6: Grades 1-2 Week 3, Week 5, Week 7: Grades 3-5

Middle School Classes Most classes are offered on a half day basis for one week, either 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Please check the course descriptions, as a few classes may follow a different schedule. Each class fee is $190 per class. Four day weeks, due to holidays, will be * $150. Unless noted otherwise in the description. Students registered for a morning and afternoon class should also be registered for Lunch.

8:30-11:30 A.M. Week 1

1 May 28-31 *

12:30-3:30 P.M. Week 1

1 May 28-31 *

Farm Fresh Food

Scrapbooking 101

Create delicious food with fresh ingredients. We'll see and taste food from local farms, the River Market, and even the PHS garden. Learn about local produce and easy recipes to prepare summer's bounty.

Gather your favorite memories and let's get them organized. Make multiple scrap books of your favorite times throughout any season of your life!

Global Connection

Learn how to code video games and create your own passion project! This is a great entry point for would-be game designers!

Interested in learning about global issues such as Climate Change, Cultural Identity, and Social Justice? Do you want to have serious conversations about the world? Come join this class to get a "leg up" for 8th Grade Global Citizenship!

Paint By Number

Scratch - Design Your Own Game

Taylor Swift: Lyrics and Lessons Some say the greatest songwriter of our generation. Dive into her songs and lyrics. Experiment with your own lyrics and real life connections.

pend the week working on painting within the numbers as guidance to your inspiration. We will find different locations to inspire your paintings.

2 2 Week June 3-7 Hair & Makeup: Tricks & Trends Let's dive into our hair & makeup basics with hygiene and age appropriate tips. Focusing on pop culture, creativity, and creating our own makeup & hair brand using team work and individual style.

2 2 Week June 3-7 Find Your Voice - Public Speaking and Debate This class will give you the opportunity to grow your public speaking and argumentation skills, while also growing your confidence, expanding your ability to think critically, and opening up new ways of thinking. You will leave with expanded persuasive speaking and writing skills!

Middle School Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

Craft Machine

Make it a full day!

Get ready to get crafty! We will explore various crafting technologies and techniques to make a variety of projects. We will be using the Cricut, heat press, and other great tools! Materials included will be vinyl, glass, paper, leather, felt, and more.

3D Design in Tinkercad

Scrapbooking 101

Students will learn how to use the 3D modeling software Tinkercad and learn how to design simple structures like houses and towers. With success they will move onto more complex pieces.

Gather your favorite memories and let's get them organized. Make multiple scrap books of your favorite times throughout any season of your life!

Set Design and Construction Make this a full day with Charlotte’s Web Theatre!

In this class, students will build a small theater flat and paint it for use in a production of Charlotte's Web (another course offering). They will also make props for the show.

Week 3

3 July 10-14

Charlotte's Web Theatre Make this a full day with Set Design and Construction!

Charlottes Web is a classic that cannot be overlooked. Find the magic in performing the tale and exploring character traits. Gain the full experience by creating sets to really have a piece in every part of theater.

Week 3

3 July 10-14

Breakfast Bunch

Drama 101

Start your day right! Learn to prepare delicious breakfasts and explore morning rituals to set yourself up for a wonderful day. We'll spend time cooking, eating (of course), practicing yoga, connecting with nature, and journaling. Use the skills you learn to set yourself up for a great summer.

Learn more about theatre and acting at Pembroke Hill with a week of fun! We will explore improvisational acting, prop making, special effects make-up and even have a mystery acting party at the end of the week!

Book Club 1: Reading and Sharing in the Great Outdoors Do you love to read and love sharing your favorite reads with others? Then this class is for you. Each day we will read, share, and get outside to take our love of books to the great outdoors. Crafting and decorating projects relating to books will be completed while enjoying the sunshine.

Fantasy & SciFi Film Escape into science fiction portrayed through the medium of film. Study all concepts and test your knowledge with the classics and analyze what is fantasy and what is reality. Are things of the future, now things of the present? Are we going to encounter forces outside of our knowledge soon? There is so much to discover!

Middle School Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

Global History Take the summer to expand your knowledge on our Global History. Trek through countries like you never have before.

Puzzles, Perplexities & Problem-solving Explore puzzles and problem-solving as we build number sense and strengthen critical thinking skills. This class will include games such as Sudoku and Ken Ken, exercises with logic puzzles, mysteries and riddles, and virtual escape rooms. Sharpen your expertise in the art of problem-solving.

4 4 Week July 17-21

Dog Days of Summer

Typing 101

This class is an opportunity to visit and volunteer at animal shelters across the Kansas City area. Each day we will travel to a different shelter and volunteer our time to help the staff care for animals in their facility.

Students get familiar with the keyboard on their Chromebooks using Typing Club. This skill will help as you move through middle school into high school and beyond!

Play Mahjong Mahjong is a popular game in Asia and originated in China. It is commonly played by four players. It is a game of skill, strategy and calculation and involves a certain degree of chance. It will keep you sharp!

Book Club 2:Reading and Crafting for Book Lovers Is reading one of your favorite activities? Do you also enjoy crafting? Then this course is your perfect match! Each day, we will be reading, sharing and finding books, and crafting items that directly relate to our love of reading.

3D Design in Tinkercad: Build Your House Students will learn how to use the 3D modeling software Tinkercad and learn how to design simple structures like houses and towers. Let's design your dream house for the future!

Middle School Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

All Things Video Games Video games have existed since the 1960s! Come learn about and try out classic arcade games, retro console titles, and the birth of your favorite video games! No previous experience required.

5 5 Week July 24-28

Dog Days of Summer

Drama 101

Card Games & Puzzles

Board Games

Let's get off technology and learn all about card games and various puzzles! We will play with a basic deck of cards. Card games will be for solo, pair, or group play! Various puzzles along with strategies will also be included.

Board gaming is experiencing a renaissance of ideas and concepts! Come try different game genres, designs, and unique experiences beyond Monopoly or Scrabble!

Crime Busters Scratch: Design Your Own Game Learn how to code video games and create your own passion project! This is a great entry point for future game designers!

Students will get to practice process and lab skills to identify unknown powders, liquids, metals, and plastics. Use logic to connect suspects to a crime ensuring no crime goes unsolved!

Musical Theatre: Triple Threat If you like acting, singing, and dancing, then musical theatre is for you! Students will spend the week exploring character, learning choreography, and singing as an ensemble under the direction of an expert musical theatre actor and an accompanist. Students will perform as a chorus for family and friends during the final class.

Middle School Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

6 6 Week July 8-12

Classics

History of Video Games

Let's look into the "classics." From books to comics, all the way to video games and movies. What's considered a classic and what will become a classic from our time?

Video games have existed since the 1960s! Come learn about and try out classic arcade games, retro console titles, and the birth of your favorite video games!

Balsa Wood Design

Art Studio

Students with an art, architecture, engineering interest will create 3D objects that investigate the essentials of elegant efficient design with balsa wood.

Ready to make some art? This open studio is designed for students to explore many different art materials and processes. We will work with clay, paint, printmaking, collage and much more! Come to camp ready to explore ideas of your own.

Week 6 & 7: July 8-19 Spamalot 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Full Day, 2-week performance camp (both weeks required) $650 This hilarious Broadway smash, based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail, retells the ancient tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Roundtable with an absurd and hilarious take. Their journey will bring them face-to-face with all sorts of interesting characters that will be a fun challenge for all actors. Students registered for this camp must be able to attend performances July 19 and 20. All students enrolled will have a speaking role—some large and some small. All students will also sing in the chorus and some will have solos. Auditions will be held the first day and the casting will be determined then.

7 7 Week July 15-19

Hair & makeup tricks & trends

Global Connection

Let's dive into our hair & makeup basics with hygiene and age appropriate tips. Focusing on pop culture, creativity, and creating our own makeup & hair brand using team work and individual style.

Comics & Sequential Arts Comic Books are a unique medium with strong artistic and literary influences. Learn about famous artists, comics, and design your own prototype comics!

Middle School Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

Classics

Introduction to Strength and Conditioning

Let's look into the "classics" From books to comics, all the way to video games and movies. What's considered a classic and what will become a classic from our time?

Balsa Wood Design Students with an art, architecture, engineering interest will create 3-D objects that investigate the essentials of elegant efficient design with balsa wood.

8 8 Week July 22-26 Middle School Math Review - 7th Grade It is time to start thinking about those math topics that have been tucked away since the beginning of summer! Refine your skills before the first day of school, so you will be better prepared for any problem that comes your way!

Forensic Science This week you will investigate the investigators! Learn about preconceptions, the history of forensics, the CSI Effect, what can be found in a forensics lab and historical figures that helped shape the field.

Explore the basics of strength and conditioning. Students will learn proper movement and exercise patterns. Starting with body weight exercises, students will progress to resistance training while learning how to use a variety of fitness equipment. Train for sports, to prevent injury, improve athletic ability, or simply to improve your health.

8 8 Week July 22-26 Olympic Odyssey: Countdown to the Summer Olympics! In preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, learn about the history of the Olympic games, the events, and Olympics trivia. We'll watch some significant moments from past Olympics, make our medal predictions for 2024, and get ready to cheer on the USA.

Summer Reading & Typing In this course, students will focus on completing their required summer reading. As time allows, students will also engage in increasing their typing skills and fluency.

Funny Bones: Intro to Improv Get your funny started as you begin to learn all about comedy and improv! Students will develop skills in spontaneity, listening, creativity, storytelling, and collaboration as they explore their silly side!

Middle School Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

9 9 Week July 22-26

Transition to 6th Grade

This week is for our Pembroke Hill students interested in gearing up for the school year with their new teachers. There is an afternoon session offered as well.

Decorating Desserts

Journaling, Papermaking and BookArts

Explore the world of confectionary coatings and learn how to decorate your delicious homemade or store-bought desserts with fabulous frostings, fondants, gumpaste, and more!

Start from scratch. Mark your own paper. Make your cover. Create the journal of your dreams. Fill it with anything and everything. Work on your creative writing. Doodle. Make it yours.

Art Studio Ready to make some art? Explore many different art materials and processes with your own ideas! *Be sure to check the Multiple Age Groups on page 25 for more information on Horseback Riding At the Stables with Sunset Trails, Grades 1-8.

Upper School Classes Most classes are offered on a half day basis for one week, either 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Please check the course descriptions, as a few classes may follow a different schedule. Each class fee is $190 per class. Four day weeks, due to holidays, will be * $150. Unless noted otherwise in the description. Students registered for a morning and afternoon class should also be registered for lunch.

8:30-11:30 A.M. Week 1

1 May 28-31 *

12:30-3:30 P.M. Week 1

1 May 28-31 *

Budgeting and Finance

Comic Book Design

This week you will learn the basics of personal finance in the structure of a game! We will explore the income from a career choice as well as the expenses of education, housing and transportation choices. We will also determine long term savings choices, including retirement, health insurance.

So let's focus first on the five features that are probably the most important: image style, words and word containers, word-image relationships, undrawn inferences, and layout. Bring out your artistic skills with comic book creation.

2 2 Week June 3-7

Leadership and Career Exploration

Art Studio

Learn about critical skills such as interviewing, organizations, and goal setting, as well as an overview of a variety of careers with tips for success. This class will be taught by Pembroke Hill administrators, with a different teacher and topic each day.

ACT/SAT/PSAT Math Preparation Math Prep A

ACT/SAT/PSAT Math Preparation Math Prep B

This class will teach you strategies and techniques necessary for success on standardized mathematics exams such as the ACT or SAT. You will become familiar with the different types of questions by taking timed tests and then analyzing the questions for patterns and logical approaches.

Upper School Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

3 3 Week June 10-14

ACT/SAT/PSAT Verbal Preparation

College Exploration

This course will help prepare students for the ACT/ PSAT/SAT by stressing the nature of the writing topics and the structure of a suitable response. We will also review strategies for other verbal sections of the tests, including critical reading and sentence completion. You will work on writing samples and have the opportunity to complete several sample tests so that by the end of the week, you will feel better prepared for taking a college entrance exam.

This course is geared toward rising sophomores and juniors interested in jump-starting their college admissions journey. We will delve into personal and career assessments, discuss how college admissions works from college search to application to decisions, and begin to explore college 'fit.'

Week 4

4 June 17-21 *

4 4 Week June 17-21 *

Book Tok

ACT/SAT/PSAT Verbal Preparation

Start your platform on the TikTok subculture where users share short-form videos gushing about their favorite reads and recommend books to their followers. Discover new reads this summer!

Writing The College Application Essay Don’t wait until late fall to write those essays most colleges and many universities now require. Take this course and, by the end of the session, have several drafts you can use or slightly alter for the prompts colleges predictably assign each year (most notably found on the Common Application). Taught by PHS English faculty.

Art Studio Ready to make some art? This open studio is designed for students to explore many different art materials and processes. We will work with clay, paint, printmaking, collage and much more! Come to camp ready to explore ideas of your own

Upper School Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

5 5 Week June 24-28

ACT/SAT/PSAT Math Preparation Math Prep A

ACT/SAT/PSAT Math Preparation Math Prep B

Writing The College Application Essay

Musical Theatre: Triple Threat

Don’t wait until late fall to write those essays most colleges and many universities now require. Take this course and, by the end of the session, have several drafts you can use or slightly alter for the prompts colleges predictably assign each year (most notably found on the Common Application). Taught by PHS English faculty.

If you like acting, singing, and dancing, then musical theatre is for you! Students will spend the week exploring character, learning choreography, and singing as an ensemble under the direction of an expert musical theatre actor and an accompanist. Students will perform as a chorus for family and friends during the final class.

Types of Engineering Degrees Come explore the many disciplines of engineering! We will be covering the college classes, career paths, and salaries associated with each.

Upper School Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

6 6 Week July 8-12

Week 6 & 7: July 8-19 Introduction To Algebra II, $380, two-week course If you have previously taken Algebra I and wish to review the essential skills and topics necessary for success in Algebra II, then this class is for you. Topics to be covered include: operations with real numbers, properties of real numbers, equations, problem-solving, polynomials, exponents, radicals, factoring, ratio and proportions, graphing, systems of equations, inequalities and quadratic function.

Art Studio Ready to make some art? Explore many different art materials and processes with your own ideas!

College Exploration Prep This course is geared toward rising sophomores and juniors interested in jump-starting their college admissions journey. We will discuss how college admissions works from college search to application to decisions, and begin to explore college 'fit.'

Week 6 & 7: July 8-19 Spamalot. $650 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Full Day, 2-week performance camp (both weeks required) This hilarious Broadway smash, based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail, retells the ancient tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Roundtable with an absurd and hilarious take. Their journey will bring them face-to-face with all sorts of interesting characters that will be a fun challenge for all actors. Students registered for this camp must be able to attend performances July 19 and 20. All students enrolled will have a speaking role—some large and some small. All students will also sing in the chorus and some will have solos. Auditions will be held the first day to determine casting.

7 7 Week July 15-19

Full day, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. , $420 Competitive Public Speaking Competitive Interpretation/Acting Learn the basics of public speaking, how to create meaningful arguments, conduct unbiased research, and more. All actors will splice a published script together to form an abridged performance communicating a theme or argument, often centering around some sort of social ailment they want to address. Through this course, you will prepare your own script and begin polishing a competition-ready performance.

Upper School Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M. Week 7

7 July 15-19

8 8 Week July 22-26

12:30-3:30 P.M. Building Automatic Zen Garden Construct an automated Zen garden that you will 3D print, construct, and program. Get experience with 3D printing and design, basic motor control(mechanical engineering), and programming(computer science).

8 8 Week July 22-26

Full day, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. , $420 Debate Camp Join an effort to develop competitive high school debate skills. Learn the strategies that debate champions use to win tournaments. This experience will allow students to build experience creating effective speeches. Move to the next level in your debate career!

Writing The College Application Essay

Comedy on Your Feet

This popular Coterie class steps up your comedy game as students explore the wide-open world of improvisation. Students new to improv will learn the framework needed for successful comedy and alumni will sharpen their comedic skills as they learn about comedy, creating character, and dramatic action. This class offers an opportunity for consideration in The Coterie’s Comedy Master Class.

Upper School Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M.

12:30-3:30 P.M.

9 9 Week July 29-August 2

Transition to 9th Grade

This week is for our Pembroke Hill students to familiarize yourself with new surroundings for the new school year! There will be an afternoon session offered as well.

This week is for our Pembroke Hill students to familiarize yourself with new surroundings for the new school year! There will be a morning session offered as well.

Writing The College Application Essay

Get Hired!

Learn to shine during an interview and get your resume past the HR bots. I have experience hiring for Microsoft and Cerner, and can offer insight into the screening and hiring process. Produce a resume template to use in college, practice interview skills, and conduct a social media audit.

Classes by Interest Arts and Crafts: Art Exploration (1-2) Art in Nature (1-2) Art Studio (1-2, 6-8, 9-12) Authors and Illustrators (1-2) Awesome Archaeology (3-5) Balsa Wood Design (6-8) Build Your Own Board Game (3-5) Building Automatic Zen Garden (9-12) Busy Building (1-2) Campfire Stories (1-2) Craft Machine (6-8) Create and SEW: Cartoon Characters (3-5) Creative Writing (3-5) Groovy Tales with Pete the Cat (1-2) Gogh To Camp (1-2) Journaling, Papermaking, and Book Arts (6-8) Loose Parts Play (1-2, 3-5) Marvelous Murals (1-2) Paint By Number (6-8) Scrapbooking 101 (6-8) Self Portraits (1-2) Sew Much Fun! (3-5) Tie-Dye Extravaganza (1-2) The Art Factory (1-2) The Art of Science (3-5) Week Of Watercolors (3-5) Culinary Arts: Breakfast Bunch (6-8) Cooking in Kinder (K) Decorating Desserts (6-8) No Bake: Desserts and Treats (3-5) Pizza Party (3-5) Plant Power (3-5) Ice Cream Creations (3-5) Chess and Strategy: Checkmate Challenge Camp (K, 1-2, 3-5) Chess and Lego Camp (K, 1-2, 3-5) Future Chessmaster Camp (K, 1-2, 3-5) Detective and Mystery: CSI: PHS (3-5) Detect & Decode (1-2) Spy Camp (1-2) Gaming and Entertainment: All Things Video Games (6-8) Board Games (1-2, 3-5, 6-8) Chess and Lego Camp (K, 1-2, 3-5) Mario Madness (3-5) Minecraft Missions (3-5) Video Game History (6-8)

Math & Science: ACT/SAT/PSAT Math Preparation Math PREP A (9-12) ACT/SAT/PSAT Math Preparation Math PREP B (9-12) Awesome Archaeology (3-5) Math Games (1-2) Math Muscles (K) Middle School Math Review (6, 7) Phenomenal Physics (1-2) Robotics (1-2) Education and Learning: ACT/SAT/PSAT Math Preparation Math PREP A (9-12) ACT/SAT/PSAT Math Preparation Math PREP B (9-12) College Exploration Prep (9-12) Competitive Interpretation/Acting (9-12) Competitive Public Speaking (9-12) Global Connection (6-8) Global History (6-8) Get Hired! (9-12) History of Video Games (6-8) Introduction To Algebra II (9-12) Leadership and Career Exploration (9-12) Types of Engineering Degrees (9-12) Outdoor/Indoor Activities & Sports: Afternoon at the Stables (1-8) America's Best Road Trip (1-2) Backpacking Europe (3-5) Breakfast Bunch (6-8) Hiking & Exploration (3-5) Ice Cream Creations (3-5) Ride & Park (3-5) Stadium Sights (3-5) Summer Scavengers (3-5) Buddy Pegs (K-5) Rock Climbing (1-2, 3-5) Morning at the Stables (1-8) Kinder Kick Off (K) Kindergarten Adventures (K) Introduction to Strength & Conditioning (6-8) Fashion and Beauty: Hair & makeup tricks & trends (3-5) Makeup/Hair Tricks & Trends (6-8) Makeup/Hair Tricks & Trends (6-8)

Performing Arts: Musical Theatre: Triple Threat (6-10) Spamalot (6-12) Percy Jackson and the Mythological (3-5) Drama 101 Charlotte's Web Theatre Camp (3-5) Charlotte's Webb Theater (6-8) Comedy on Your Feet (9-12) Funny Bones: Intro to Improv (6-8) Podcasts: The Modern Radio Show (3-5) Reader's Theater (3-5) Set Design and Construction (3-5, 6-8) Science and Exploration: Awesome Archaeology (3-5) Forensic Science (6-8) Junkyard Wars (3-5) Rainforest Exploration (3-5) The Young Adventurer’s Guide to Science (1-2) Bridge Building Challenge (3-5) Technology and Coding: Build A Bot (3-5) Coding with Scratch (6-8) Scratch - Design Your Own Game (6-8) Scratch Jr. (1-2) Teck Deck Skating (3-5) 3D Design in Tinkercad (6-8) 3D Design in Tinkercad: Build Your House (6-8) Writing and Language Arts: Creative Writing (3-5) Journaling, Papermaking, and Book Arts (6-8) Podcasts: The Modern Radio Show (3-5) Reader's Theater (3-5) The Writing Process and Handwriting Review (1-2) Writing The College Application Essay (9-12) Pathways to Reading (1-2) Books and Literature: Book Club 1: Reading and Sharing in the Great Outdoors (6-8) Book Club 2: Reading and Crafting for Book Lovers (6-8) Book Tok (9-12) Book Worms (K)

History and Culture: America's Best Road Trip (1-2) Global Connection (6-8) Global History (6-8) Harry Potter (6-8)

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 3976 KANSAS CITY, MO

400 W. 51ST. ST. KANSAS CITY, MO 64112 REGISTRATION OPENS FOR ALL CLASSES FEBRUARY 12

Payment for all classes is due in full at the time of registration. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.