Princeton Day School Summer Programs 2016

Discover your talents!

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Summer Programs

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outdoor adventure STEM

Summer Programs

at PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL

discover your talents!

With the return of our popular Pretty Brook Farm Day Camp and Panther Mini-Camp, we are also pleased to offer a wide array of enrichment programs to campers entering grades PreK through 12. From programs in Creative and Culinary Arts to STEM Camps to Outdoor Adventures to a host of Athletics Camps, there is truly something for everyone, and a million ways to enjoy summer!

SUMMER PROGRAMS WEBSITE AND ONLINE REGISTRATION

Please note that this brochure contains only a sampling of our programs.

Please be sure to visit www.pds.org/summer-programs to see up-to-theminute course offerings, full camp descriptions, and costs.

Once you’ve decided on which camps you’d like to register for, click on the registration link. Please note that the registration link will take you to another website called Campsite, where you will need to log in to register. We recommend creating a list of camps that interest you and keeping it handy when registering, as it will be a useful reference. If you need assistance with the registration process, please don’t hesitate to contact us as (609) 279-2700 or summerprograms@pds.org.

2016 Highlights:

• The popular Pretty Brook Farm Day Camp returns: a traditional day camp for campers entering grades 1-5 with a wide range of activities and programs • New programs this year include: Bee-bot Fun, 3-D Printing, Makey Makey Circuitry Camp, Introduction to Birding, and Scrapbooking.

• An extensive and diverse selection of enrichment programs for campers entering grades PreK to 12 • Half-day and full-day options available • 1-week and 2-week session options • Pre-camp and extended day care offered • Lunch and snacks available Summer Programs at Princeton Day School is an American Camp Association (ACA) accredited program held accountable for up to 300 standards that include and go beyond state licensing.

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session dates

Session 1: June 13 – 24 Session 2: June 27 – July 8 (no camp July 4) Session 3: July 11 – 22 Session 4: July 25 – August 5 Wrap Up: August 8 – 12

SUMMER PROGRAMS DAILY SCHEDULE Pre-Camp: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Morning Session: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Afternoon Session: 12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Extended Care: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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Facilities

The Princeton Day School 106-acre campus features multiple fields and facilities for tennis, soccer, lacrosse, football, and baseball. The Lisa McGraw ’44 ice rink is open for ice skating and ice hockey camps. We have computer labs, several art rooms, a ceramics studio, a photography lab, science labs, two kitchens, a 350-seat air-conditioned theater and three gyms. All of the classrooms used by Summer Programs are air-conditioned, as is our student center where lunch and snacks are served.

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Our goal is to provide children with a nurturing and stimulating environment, which will allow them to discover new interests, develop new talents and encourage exploration of the unknown. Our faculty, most of whom are from Princeton Day School, are selected for their exceptional qualifications and love of teaching. Experienced staff members genuinely care about your child and are committed to providing excellent educational programs and support.

Pre-Camp and Extended Day Care Program

We offer a Pre-Camp option beginning at 7:30 a.m. and an extended day recreational program until 5:30 p.m. Campers will be able to use our gyms and have access to computers, board games, and other fun activities.

Lunch and Snacks

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Snacks and lunch are available in our air-conditioned student center. Morningonly campers may stay for lunch and will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. for pickup. Lunch is available to afternoon campers at 11:30 a.m. (before their program begins). All camps break for snack at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Campers may bring their lunch and snacks from home or purchase all or part of the menu at PDS.

CAMP OPTIONS

Please note that this is only a sampling of our many programs. For up-to-theminute information on our courses, please visit www.pds.org/summer-programs.

Panther Mini-Camp: Grades PreK-K

Panther Mini-Camp is exclusively for toilet-trained preschoolers entering grades PreK through Kindergarten. This enrichment camp program features the use of the PDS preschool classroom and early childhood playground equipment. Children will have the opportunity to explore the wider campus for many of their activities.

Pretty Brook Farm Day Camp: A Traditional Day Camp at Princeton Day School: Grades 1-5 At Pretty Brook Farm Day Camp, campers entering grades 1-5 will get the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities in a traditional day camp setting. In a typical session, campers will be grouped by age to engage in a variety of arts and crafts, athletics, and outdoor programs, including archery, with weekly themes offering variety.

We will also be including the ever-popular Friday water day once again. Our experienced and compassionate staff will guide your child throughout the camp day, creating a safe and unforgettably fun experience.

3D Printing: Grades 2-5

Kids will learn to combine shapes in the computer to design their own toys! Once developed, we’ll print them with a 3D printer capable of converting a digital file into a tangible object, then they can take it home and have lots of fun playing with it.

Summer College Essay Seminar: Grade 12

We are very pleased to announce that Karen Latham, Jamie McCulloch, and Tom Quigley are once again combining their talents and teaching experience to teach Summer College Essay Seminar at PDS. These three teachers have more than twenty years experience teaching the college essay and have been part of the English department at Princeton Day School for a combined thirty-four years. The college essay seminar will guide students through the process of choosing a topic, drafting, revising, editing and polishing at least two personal narratives. By reviewing and analyzing a range of past college application essays and essay questions, by cultivating elements of voice and style, and by discovering what is likely to work and what isn’t, students will be prepared to approach other essays and supplemental applications with knowledge and confidence.

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Creative & Culinary Arts Summer Programs provides a vibrant and creative environment for campers entering grades 1-12 who wish to hone their artistic skills or explore the joy of cooking. Campers can explore dance, artistic pursuits, and much more.

Enrichment Camps Enrichment camps at Summer Programs provide a stimulating educational experience for campers entering grades 1-12. Our courses are designed for remediation to reinforce key learning concepts or as enrichment to provide students with an advantage when school begins in the fall. Instructors also emphasize fun through their engaging lessons and activities.

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W Art Studio 101: Grades 1-2 & Grades 3-4 W Art: Crazy for Clay: Grades 1-2 & 3-4 W Acting Onstage: Grades 2-4 and 5-8 W Cardboard Arcade: Grades 3-6 W Cooking: Kitchen Concoctions: Grades 3-4 W Cooking: Cupcake Boss: Grades 5-8 W Cooking: Creative Cuisine: Grades 7-10 W Cooking: Just Desserts: Grades 2-4 & 5-8 W Legos Design: Grades 2-4 W Photography, Digital: Grades 4-6 W Sewing: Grades 5-8 W Sewing: Fashion Design: Grades 7-12 W Scrapbooking: Grades 4-7

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W Chess: Grades 1-8 W Comic Book Illustration: Grades 5-8 W Driver’s Ed & Behind the Wheel: Ages 15 –17 W Fun with Charlotte’s Web: Grades 1-3 W Fun with Harry Potter: Grades 3-6 W Introduction to Birding: Grades 3-6 W Journalism Workshop: Grades 5-8 W Hoodwinked: Grade 1 W Castle Quest: Grade 2 W Lightning Thief Camp: Grade 3 W Map-Matics: Grades 4-5

W Law 101: Grades 6-8 W Make a Book: Grades K-3 W Of Mice and Pen: A Writing Workshop: Grades 5-8 W SSAT Prep: Grades 7-8 W The Verdict: Mock Trial: Grades 6-10

STEM Camps Through the critical STEM fields, these camps are designed to equip students with the inspiration of innovation. Abundant hands-on, self-directed, and problem-based learning is at the core of our STEM camps. Our dedicated instructors will be sure to ignite the curiosity of your child in the process.

W Algebra Math Lab: Grades 6-8 W BeeBot Fun: Grades PreK-1 W Blackrocket (Filmmaking, Minecraft & More!): Grades 3-5 & 6-9 W Crime Scene Investigation: Grades 6-8 W Doctors in Training: Grades 4-5 W Exploring Alternative Energy: Grades 5-8 W Introduction to Geometry: Grades 8-10 W Lego Robotics Introduction: Grades 1-4 W Lego Robotics I: Grades 5-8 W Lego Robotics II: Grades 5-8 W Makey Makey: Grades 2-5 W Math Games with Dice & Cards: Grades 3-5 W Middle School Math: Grades 7-8 W Ooey-Gooey Science: Grades 1-2 W Rocketry: To Infinity & Beyond: Grades 5-8

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Outdoor Adventures Summer Programs adventure camps unlock a passion for the outdoors and adventure. We are excited to be able to offer a wide range of adventures that include exploring a state-of-the-art high ropes course, mountain biking, canoeing, rock climbing, and overnight camping trips for campers and their parents.

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W Canoeing the Waters of NJ: Grades 5-8 W Fishing: Grades 2-4 W High Ropes: Grades 3-12 W Mountain Biking: Grades 4-8 W Vermont Multisport Adventure: Grades 7-9

Athletics Camps Summer Programs is pleased to present a variety of sports camps, including camps with partners like the Philadelphia 76ers and Nike. These programs are meant to instill a love for the game, develop athletic skill, and, most importantly, provide spirited fun in our gyms and on our fields.

W Athletics Allstars: Grades: Grades 3-6 W Competitive Edge Lacrosse: Grades 1-10 W Competitve Edge Hockey: Grades 1-10 W Fencing: Grades 5-12 W Flag Football: Grades 5-8 W Ice Skating: Grades 1-12 W Nike Basketball Camp: Grades 3-10 W Panther Pints: Grades K-2 W 76ers Basketball Camp: Grades 5-7 W Soccer: Grades 1-4 W School Yard Fun: Grades K-2 W Sports Spectacular!: Grades 5-8 W Tennis: Grades 1-9 W Volleyball - Bump, Set, Spike!: Grades 5-8

Summer Wrap-up Day Camps August 8 – 12

Grades K-4: Recreation and fun on our 106-acre campus Grades 5-8: Daily field trips to area attractions.

Visit www.pds.org/summer-programs for detailed itineraries.

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Open House: February 28, 2016, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Lisa McGraw ’44 Ice Rink, Princeton Day School Parent Information Night: May 3, 2016, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at PDS Campus Center

Rose Price, Administrative Director, Summer Programs Jamison Bean, Programs Director (609) 279-2700 Email: summerprograms@pds.org Summer Programs at Princeton Day School 650 Great Road Princeton, NJ 08540

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Or contact us to arrange a private tour:

Check out full listings for all of our programs and register online at: www.pds.org/summer-programs

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