Summer Programs at SPS 2017

ST. PETER’S SCHOOL

SUMMER PROGRAMS

2017

Weekly Sessions June 19 through August 25

ST. PETER’S SCHOOL

SUMMER PROGRAMS

2017

Weekly Sessions June 19 through August 25

AGES 3 TO 15 PRESCHOOL THROUGH NINTH GRADE Half Day or Full Day Programs Early Arrival/After Care also available

Themed Enrichment Weeks First and Second Grade Specialty Weeks Third through Fifth Grade Specialty Weeks Leader In Training Program (Sixth through Ninth Grade)

2017

SUMMER PROGRAMS Weekly Sessions June 19 through August 25 Preschool through Fifth Grade Themed Enrichment Weeks ..........4 First and Second Grade Specialty Programs ..........................6 Third through Fifth Grade Specialty Programs ..........................8 Sixth through Ninth Grade Leader In Training Program..........10

St. Peter’s School

319 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-925-3963

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THEMED ENRICHMENT WEEKS

Preschool through Fifth Grade Half Day (8:30 AM - 12:15 PM) $275/Week Full Day (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM) $375/Week WEEK OF JUNE 19

Journey to the Jurassic

It’s time to dig into the past as we unearth some amazing creatures found millions of years ago.

WEEK OF JUNE 26

Global Friends

Explore cultures and histories from every corner of the globe as we prepare to make friends from anywhere.

WEEK OF JULY 5

Outside the Box (3-day week)

Discover all that can happen when you empty a “box of fun,” both in real life and in our imaginations.

WEEK OF JULY 10

Into the Beyond

From the expanse of space to the depths of the ocean, we’ll leap beyond any boundary we can find.

WEEK OF JULY 17

Mad Scientist’s Lab

Step into the lair of the genius Dr. Furorem each day to learn amazing things and hone your evil laugh!

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Children get to explore and experience a little bit of everything. Each week offers a different theme to guide curriculum in various classes such as science, drama, foreign language, art, history, and many more specially tailored to the unique week.

WEEK OF JULY 24

The Theatre District

Explore anything and everything that goes into the craft as we travel the expanse of our very own Theatre District!

WEEK OF JULY 31

Lend Me a Hand

Our hands can speak, create, comfort, explore, and do a million other things we’ll discover this week.

WEEK OF AUGUST 7

Off to the Olympics

Don’t wait four years to enjoy the inspiration, competition, and community of the Summer Olympics.

WEEK OF AUGUST 14

Mystic Brain Train

The perfect combination of imagination and knowledge, our Mystic Brain Train will take us to unexplored places.

WEEK OF AUGUST 21

Battle of the Bands

Learn all it takes as a group to get to the big show and wow the competition!

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First and Second Grade

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS Full Day (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM)

$450/Week

WEEK OF JUNE 19

Romance Languages

Get a taste of Spanish, French, and Italian this week as you learn some phrases, culture, and unique facts.

WEEK OF JUNE 26

City Sports

Experience the sports of Philadelphia as we play games, travel to arenas, and become experts on it all!

WEEK OF JULY 5

DIY Party Planning

(3-day week; First-Fifth Grade) Make dips, decorate a space, make a party favor, and do it all again with a different theme the next day!

WEEK OF JULY 10

Exploration Team

Assemble the team and make for the skies, the depths, or beyond in this week of exploration and teamwork.

WEEK OF JULY 17

Stop Motion Stories

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Blend storytelling and technology as we create, film, and present our own unique tellings of classic tales.

Dive into a week specifically designed for these students.

Merging a focus on a unique topic with free play and exploration, they’ll have a blast while becoming mini-experts in specific fields through hands-on experience and group projects.

WEEK OF JULY 24

Leap Off the Page

This week is all about experiencing stories: You’ll play the characters, create the setting, and solve the problem together.

WEEK OF JULY 31

Catch ‘Em All

We’ll do more than trade and battle Pokemon this week: Learn strategy, hone math skills, and create original characters.

WEEK OF AUGUST 7

A World of Legends

Become experts on the legend and lore of various cultures as we dive into amazing stories and science.

WEEK OF AUGUST 14

Are We There Yet?

No need to ask when you’re in charge of creating the plan for how we get from Point A to Point B each day.

WEEK OF AUGUST 21

Take the Stage

Try your hand at playwriting, designing, and acting in an original story brought to life in one week.

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Third through Fifth Grade

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS Full Day (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM)

$450/Week

WEEK OF JUNE 19

Monsters Among Us

Not just the stuff of fairy tales, we’ll discover and learn about monstrous creatures from every corner of the globe.

WEEK OF JUNE 26

Mini United Nations

Identify real global issues and work together to create and implement solutions with respect for all countries.

WEEK OF JULY 5

DIY Party Planning (3-day week; First-Fifth Grade) Make dips, decorate a space, make a party favor, and do it all again with a different theme the next day!

WEEK OF JULY 10

Solving the Case

Work together to gather clues, interrogate suspects, and break the case wide open before the week is up.

WEEK OF JULY 17

Robotics 8

Design, build, program, and test robots utilizing LEGO Mindstorm NXT and EV3 models throughout the week.

Students find themselves fully immersed in topics ranging from technology to art to global problem solving. Tap into unique interests and learn through group projects, original creation, effective research, and relevant field trips.

WEEK OF JULY 24

Musical Theater

Work together to hone your singing, dancing, and acting skills as we work toward an original performance.

WEEK OF JULY 31

Touch the Sky

Learn what it takes to design and build amazing structures through research, projects, and tours of the city.

WEEK OF AUGUST 7

Science Olympics

Solve science problems efficiently as teams face off to move through various challenges and obstacles.

WEEK OF AUGUST 14

Robotics

Design, build, program, and test robots utilizing LEGO Mindstorm NXT and EV3 models throughout the week.

WEEK OF AUGUST 21

Movie Making

We’ll learn as much as we can in a week about how to create, film, and edit our very own short film.

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New for Summer 2017!

LEADER IN TRAINING PROGRAM

(Sixth through Ninth Grade)

Looking to begin building various administrative and teaching skills in an official educational environment? Learn how our Summer Program operates as you assist teachers and staff with daily duties such as setting up spaces, supervising, preparing materials for lessons, cleaning/organizing, and other similar duties that arise. You will gain real experience and enhance your secondary school resume in the process.

8 AM – 4 PM $100/Week Maximum 6 Students/Week APPLICATION & ACCEPTANCE REQUIRED

Leaders in Training (LITs) will take part in daily meetings, weekly evaluations, and guided discussion with other LITs about successes and challenges they experience.

Led by the Director or Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs, LITs will have a unique experience that will leave them with tangible skills and stories to build from in the coming years.

APPLICATION PROCESS All students mustcomplete the application process by Friday, April 28th, 2017.

Interested students should email Bryan Kerr (Director of Auxiliary Programs) at bkerr@st-peters-school.org.

Students will be emailed an application and a request for a short essay and two letters of recommendation from teachers/coaches/counselors/etc.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ESSAYS OR LETTERS IN INITIAL EMAIL OF INTEREST.

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REGISTRATION FORM St. Peter’s School

SUMMER PROGRAMS

2017

Child’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Grade Entering in Fall 2017_________________ Date of Birth: ______________________________________

Important Allergies/Medical Conditions* ________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________ *Please include a brief summary only. A complete medical information and permission form will follow in the spring,

Parent/Guardian Name (s): ____________________________________________________________________

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Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________

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DISCOUNTS OFFICE USE ONLY

Sibling Discount $50 off Second Child Each Week $75 off Third Child Each Week CANNOT be combined with Multiple Week Discount Multiple Week Discount $25 off Each Week Beyond First Purchased CANNOT be combined with Sibling Discount Early Bird Discounts 10% off Entire Order if Registering Before March 10, 2017 $25 off Each Week if Registering Before April 7, 2017 CAN BE combined with Sibling or Multiple Week Discount

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REGISTRATION FORM St. Peter’s School

SUMMER PROGRAMS

2017

Child’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

PROGRAM OPTIONS

WEEK

PRESCHOOL TO FIFTH GRADE

FIRST AND SECOND GRADE

THIRD THROUGH FIFTH GRADE

ENRICHMENT WEEKS

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

o Journey to the

o Romance Languages

o Monsters Among Us

o Global Friends

o City Sports

o Mini United Nations

JULY 5-7

o Outside the Box

o DIY Party Planning

o DIY Party Planning

JULY 10-14

o Into the Beyond

o Solving the Case

o Exploration Team

o Mad Scientist’s

o Stop Motion Stories

o Robotics

o The Theatre

o Leap off the Page

o Musical Theater

o Lend Me a Hand

o Catch ‘Em All

o Touch the Sky

o Off to the

o A World of Legends

o Science Olympics

o Mystic Brain Train

o Are We There Yet?

o Robotics

o Battle of the

o Take the Stage

o Movie Making

JUNE 19-23 JUNE 26-30 (3-day week)

JULY 17-21 JULY 24-28 JULY 31AUGUST 4 AUGUST 7-11 AUGUST 14-18 AUGUST 21-25

Jurassic

Lab

District

Olympics

Bands

How did you hear about us? __________________________________________________________________

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PRESCHOOL (3 YEARS OLD) THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE

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SEE WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY...

“City Sports was outstanding! My son had a wonderful week and is still talking about some of things that he did and saw that week.”

“Thank you again for a great summer!

We were so happy with the program and plan to return in 2017!”

“My child had a wonderful experience this summer.”

“Thank you so much, and see you next year!”

“All of the staff were great!”

“The summer was very well-organized and super fun.

Great job!”

SUMMER PROGRAMS

2017

ST. PETER’S SCHOOL

319 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-925-3963 | st-peters-school.org