Summer At Independence 2018 Camps & Schedules

PLAN YOUR CHILD’S SUMMER AT

INDEPENDENCE!

2018

SUMMER AT INDEPENDENCE THE INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL OFFERS A DIVERSE VARIETY OF SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS FOR AGE 3 THROUGH GRADE 8.

ALL PROGRAMS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL, EXPANSIVE 90-ACRE CAMPUS AND STATE-OF-THE-ART AIR CONDITIONED FACILITY. From our theme-based Day Camps for nine weeks of summer, to our wide range of weekly programs, there’s something for all age groups and interests. Options include Indy Exploratorium, Visual & Performing Arts, Adventure Camp, STEM, Academics and Sports, with Extended Day available throughout the summer. Our camps inspire fascination and fun while truly enriching and engaging young minds.

Descriptions of each camp, including dates and times, are available on the pages that follow. Then be sure to visit our easy, convenient online registration at www.SummerAtIndependence.org. But register soon — spots fill up quickly! We’ll make sure your child is a happy camper!

SUMMER AT INDEPENDENCE FEATURES: • FUN, THEME-BASED DAY CAMP • SPORTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMIC CAMPS • SAFE, EXPANSIVE 90-ACRE CAMPUS • STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES • FULL-SIZE GYMNASIUM AND NUMEROUS ATHLETIC FIELDS • STAFFED BY HIGHLY QUALIFIED INDEPENDENCE STAFF AND COACHES • REGISTERED NURSE ON-SITE • HALF- OR FULL-DAY OPTIONS • EXTENDED DAY AVAILABLE FROM 7 A.M. - 6 P.M. • CONVENIENT ONLINE REGISTRATION

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Early Childhood I 3 year olds

Day Camp Messy Mixtures Under the Sea Creative Drama Music and Stories

June 18 – August 17 June 25 – 29 July 9 – 13 July 30 – August 3 August 6 – 10

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Early Childhood II 4 year olds

Day Camp Cooking in the Kitchen with Mrs. V Messy Mixtures Under the Sea Shiver Me Timbers!

Creative Drama Music and Stories

June 18 – August 17 June 18 – 22 June 25 – 29 July 9 – 13 July 23 – 27 July 30 – August 3 August 6 – 10

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Kindergarten

Day Camp Rookie Lacrosse (Co-ed) Cooking in the Kitchen with Mrs. V Messy Mixtures Under the Sea Shiver Me Timbers!

Creative Drama Music and Stories Handwork Day Camp

June 18 – August 17 June 18 – 21 June 18 – 22 June 25 – 29 July 9 – 13 July 23 – 27 July 30 – August 3 August 6 – 10 August 13 – 17

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1st grade

Day Camp Rookie Lacrosse (Co-ed) Baseball Cooking in the Kitchen with Mrs. V Field Hockey My First Camp with Strings Time Travelers Boys’ Basketball Under the Sea Beginning Acting Count Me In: A STEM Math Camp for Girls Shiver Me Timbers!

Tennis (Co-ed) Sports and Games Flag Football Handwork Day Camp Junior Robotics

June 18 – August 17 June 18 – 21 June 18 – 22 June 18 – 22 June 18 – 22 July 2 – 6 July 2 – 6 July 9 – 13 July 9 – 13 July 23 – 27 July 23 – 27 July 23 – 27 July 23 – 27 July 30 – August 3 August 6 – 10 August 13 – 17 August 13 – 17

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2nd grade

3rd grade

Day Camp Rookie Lacrosse (Co-ed) Baseball Field Hockey Chess Camp My First Camp with Strings Time Travelers Boys’ Basketball Potions, Powders and Polymers Chess Camp Fizz, Bang, Boom, Bot Beginning Acting Count Me In: A STEM Math Camp for Girls Tennis (Co-ed) Sports and Games Flag Football Glamorize Your Doll Handwork Day Camp Junior Robotics

June 18 – August 17 June 18 – 21 June 18 – 22 June 18 – 22 June 25 – 29 July 2 – 6 July 2 – 6 July 9 – 13 July 9 – 13 July 16 – 20 July 16 – 20 July 23 – 27 July 23 – 27 July 23 – 27 July 30 – August 3 August 6 – 10 August 6 – 10 August 13 – 17 August 13 – 17

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Day Camp Boys’ Lacrosse Baseball Field Hockey 302 Girls’ Lacrosse Camp (North) Chess Camp Etiquette: “It’s Never Out of Fashion” Vital Life Skills: “I Can Do That” My First Camp with Strings Time Travelers Boys’ Basketball Potions, Powders and Polymers Sailing Camp Chess Camp Fizz, Bang, Boom, Bot Sailing Camp Beginning Acting Count Me In: A STEM Math Camp for Girls Tennis (Co-ed) Sports and Games Flag Football Glamorize Your Doll Don’t Bug Me Handwork Day Camp Junior Robotics

June 18 – August 17 June 18 – 21 June 18 – 22 June 18 – 22 June 25 – 28 June 25 – 29 June 25 – 29 June 25 – 29 July 2 – 6 July 2 – 6 July 9 – 13 July 9 – 13 July 16 – 19 July 16 – 20 July 16 – 20 July 23 – 26 July 23 – 27 July 23 – 27 July 23 – 27 July 30 – August 3 August 6 – 10 August 6 – 10 August 13 – 17 August 13 – 17 August 13 – 17

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4th grade

Day Camp Boys’ Lacrosse Adventure Week I Baseball Field Hockey 302 Girls’ Lacrosse Camp (North)

June 18 – August 17 June 18 – 21 June 18 – 22 June 18 – 22 June 18 – 22 June 25 – 28

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Cardboard Engineering Chess Camp Etiquette: “It’s Never Out of Fashion” Vital Life Skills: “I Can Do That” Adventure Week II My First Camp with Strings Boys’ Basketball Potions, Powders and Polymers Sailing Camp Chess Camp Fizz, Bang, Boom, Bot Sailing Camp Beginning Acting Tennis (Co-ed) Sports and Games Adventure Week III Create Your Own Video Game Fashion and Machine Sewing Camp Flag Football Glamorize Your Doll Don’t Bug Me Fashion and Machine Sewing Camp Handwork Day Camp Junior Robotics

June 25 – 29 June 25 – 29 June 25 – 29 June 25 – 29 July 2 – 6 July 2 – 6 July 9 – 13 July 9 – 13 July 16 – 19 July 16 – 20 July 16 – 20 July 23 – 26 July 23 – 27 July 23 – 27 July 30 – August 3 August 6 – 10 August 6 – 10 August 6 – 10 August 6 – 10 August 6 – 10 August 13 – 17 August 13 – 17 August 13 – 17 August 13 – 17

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5th grade

Day Camp Boys’ Lacrosse Adventure Week I Baseball Field Hockey 302 Girls’ Lacrosse Camp (North) Cardboard Engineering Chess Camp Etiquette: “It’s Never Out of Fashion” Girls’ Basketball Sports and Games Vital Life Skills: “I Can Do That” Adventure Week II Boys’ Basketball Potions, Powders and Polymers Young Critics Sailing Camp Chess Camp Fizz, Bang, Boom, Bot Sailing Camp Backyard Summer Games Beginning Acting Stop Motion Photography Camp Tennis (Co-ed) Oceanography What Do You Do with Six Strings?

Adventure Week III Create Your Own Video Game Fashion and Machine Sewing Camp Flag Football

June 18 – August 17 June 18 – 21 June 18 – 22 June 18 – 22 June 18 – 22 June 25 – 28 June 25 – 29 June 25 – 29 June 25 – 29 June 25 – 29 June 25 – 29 June 25 – 29 July 2 – 6 July 9 – 13 July 9 – 13 July 9 – 13 July 16 – 19 July 16 – 20 July 16 – 20 July 23 – 26 July 23 – 27 July 23 – 27 July 23 – 27 July 23 – 27 July 30 – August 3 July 30 – August 3 August 6 – 10 August 6 – 10 August 6 – 10 August 6 – 10

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6th to 8th grade

Glamorize Your Doll Don’t Bug Me Fashion and Machine Sewing Camp Ghost Hunting Camp Grammar Clinic Handwork Day Camp

August 6 – 10 August 13 – 17 August 13 – 17 August 13 – 17 August 13 – 17 August 13 – 17

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Day Camp Boys’ Lacrosse Adventure Week I Baseball Field Hockey Quiz Bowl 302 Girls’ Lacrosse Camp (North) Cardboard Engineering Chess Camp Girls’ Basketball Sports and Games Adventure Week II Boys’ Basketball Indy Rock Camp I Potions, Powders and Polymers Young Critics Sailing Camp Chess Camp Fizz, Bang, Boom, Bot Indy Rock Camp II Sailing Camp Backyard Summer Games Stop Motion Photography Camp Tennis (Co-ed) Oceanography What Do You Do with Six Strings?

Adventure Week III Create Your Own Video Game Fashion and Machine Sewing Camp Flag Football Glamorize Your Doll Mock Trial Don’t Bug Me Fashion and Machine Sewing Camp Ghost Hunting Camp Grammar Clinic Handwork Day Camp

June 18 – August 17 June 18 – 21 June 18 – 22 June 18 – 22 June 18 – 22 June 18 – 22 June 25 – 28 June 25 – 29 June 25 – 29 June 25 – 29 June 25 – 29 July 2 – 6 July 9 – 13 July 9 – 13 July 9 – 13 July 9 – 13 July 16 – 19 July 16 – 20 July 16 – 20 July 16 – 20 July 23 – 26 July 23 – 27 July 23 – 27 July 23 – 27 July 30 – August 3 July 30 – August 3 August 6 – 10 August 6 – 10 August 6 – 10 August 6 – 10 August 6 – 10 August 6 – 10 August 13 – 17 August 13 – 17 August 13 – 17 August 13 – 17 August 13 – 17

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SUMMER CAMP 2018

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H Indy Exploratorium H

When: June 18 – August 17 Age level: ECI (3 yrs) – Grade 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $310 for Full Day; $160 for Half Day Extended Day: 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for a fee

COOKING IN THE KITCHEN WITH MRS. V (maximum 20 participants) When: June 18 – 22 Age level: ECII (4 yrs) – Grade 1 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $250

Our day camp is based on a summer theme that we incorporate into each week of camp. Our younger campers’ activities include arts and crafts, outdoor exploration, science experiments, imaginative play, movement, music, and splash pool time. For our older campers, activities include team building and team challenges, arts and crafts, sports and games, drama and film making, science, computers, outdoor exploration, tennis lessons, weekly field trips, and recreational swimming. Our camp provides an enriching, fun, and exceptional day. Our campers have plenty of opportunities to discover new talents, try new activities, and gain independence while building lasting friendships and fabulous memories.

Instructor: Mrs. Ann Veazey, Independence Substitute Teacher Cooking isn’t just for grownups! These campers will have a fun-packed week of cooking and learning new things in the kitchen. Campers will create healthy snacks, plus have fun making aprons and their very own cookbook.

The best part? Campers get to enjoy the snacks they make every day!

CHESS CAMP When: June 25 – 29 and/or July 16 – 20 Age level: Grades 2 – 8 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $225 Instructor: Mr. Gregory Rogers, founder and coach of Chess Masters of DE Chess Masters of DE has been teaching chess in schools since 2008. It was founded in Pope John Paul II School

by Coach Gregory Rogers. Since then, the club has expanded to several schools in New Castle County and Pennsylvania. Everyone recognizes the benefits of teaching chess to children and adolescents, making Chess Masters of DE thrive. Coach Greg understands how chess can assist the youth to make good choices in and out of the classroom. His approach to teaching is always patience with dedication and commitment.

Note: Campers may attend one or both weeks.

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ETIQUETTE: “IT’S NEVER OUT OF FASHION” When: June 25 – 29 Age level: Grades 3 – 5 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $225

TIME TRAVELERS When: July 2 – 6 (closed Wednesday) Age level: Grades 1 – 3 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $180

Instructors: Ms. Vita Biddle, Independence Learning Specialist, LeApps™ Instructor and SixthGrade Literature Teacher, and Mrs. Tanya Godsey, Independence Fifth-Grade Teacher

Instructor: Miss Sarah Gilmore, Independence Fourth-Grade Teacher

This camp will empower children with lifelong skills at home, out of the home, at school, and throughout their lives. Topics covered include making a positive first impression (eye contact, posture, handshakes, remembering names, confidence, grooming), table manners (correct use of utensils, interacting with servers, voice moderation, excusing oneself from the table, trying different foods), and digital diplomacy (writing appropriate emails, social media dos and don’ts). This camp’s culminating activity will be a dining experience where the children practice their skills.

VITAL LIFE SKILLS: “I CAN DO THAT” When: June 25 – 29 Age level: Grades 3 – 5 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $225 Instructor: Ms. Vita Biddle, Independence Learning Specialist, LeApps™ Instructor and Sixth-Grade Literature Teacher The camp is designed to teach all those skills that young children should know. Your child will learn how to sew a button, tell time on an analog clock, work with fractions in measurement, count change, tip at a restaurant, write and endorse a check, balance a checkbook, and more!

With the help of time machines, we’ll spend the week jumping through time exploring history. We could start our morning mining for gold in 1849 California, then hop over to Ancient Egypt before lunch. From the days of the dinosaurs to 100 years in the future, there’s no limit to our travel possibilities. With our imaginations leading the way, who knows what we’ll discover?

UNDER THE SEA (maximum 20 participants) When: July 9 – 13 Age level: ECI (3 yrs) – Grade 1 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $250 Instructor: Mrs. Laura Fallon, Independence World Language Teacher Fish, Turtles, and Sharks — Oh, my! Does your child love the ocean? If so, this is the perfect camp! Campers will learn about all kinds of animals in the ocean and even create their own aquarium to bring home. Each day, they will read and sing about, create, and celebrate all things associated with the ocean. There’s no doubt that this camp will be a whale of a good time!

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SAILING CAMP (maximum 10 participants) When: July 16 – 19 and July 23 – 26 (No Friday lessons) Age level: Grades 3 – 8 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $525

GLAMORIZE YOUR DOLL When: August 6 – 10 Age level: Grades 2 – 7 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $440

Learn to sail with U.S. Sailing-certified instructors in a safe environment. Campers will be provided transportation by van to North East River Yacht Club in North East, MD, for this unique experience. No previous sailing experience is required. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced sailor, you will build the skills to navigate a sailboat and advance to higher levels. Don’t forget to pack your lunch, since you will be out on the water. Sailors must attend both weeks. Day Camp is available for Fridays, if needed.

Get set for some serious fashion fun! Glamorize Your Doll is designed for campers who have the desire to create trendy clothes and accessories for their very own 18” doll. Patient, kind, and skilled Handwork Studio counselors will teach machine and hand-sewing, embroidery, and other embellishing techniques to allow each camper to craft unique creations for his or her doll.

Camp includes all materials, from sewing machines to fabric. Just bring your own doll* and imagination! Join the fun! * Dolls are always welcome but please leave accessories at home.

BACKYARD SUMMER GAMES (maximum 20 participants) When: July 23 – 27 Age level: Grades 5 – 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $225 Instructor: Mr. Daniel Kitching, Independence Director of Bands Come for a week of fun in the sun at a relaxed pace, as you’re shown the ins and outs of whiffle ball, kickball, and other light outdoor sporting activities. Enjoy both friendly competition and camaraderie with your peers.

SHIVER ME TIMBERS! When: July 23 – 27 Age level: ECII (4 yrs)– Grade 1 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $225 Instructors: Mrs. Jane Fouracre, Independence Early Childhood Teacher, and Mrs. Barb Scarpone, Independence Kindergarten Teacher Calling all explorers! Do you like adventure? Do you want to discover hidden treasure? Then let your imagination set sail during this fun-filled camp! Create your own ship to compete in a STEM challenge, explore which treasures sink and float, and follow a treasure map to discover hidden loot! You will sing songs, read stories, and complete crafts as you think like an explorer.

Don’t forget your swimsuit — you may be asked to walk the plank!

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Instructor: Handwork Studio staff

FASHION & MACHINE SEWING CAMP When: August 6 – 10 or August 13 – 17 Age level: Grades 4 – 10 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $490 Instructor: Handwork Studio staff Whether you are an aspiring fashion designer or a creative camper looking for new skills, immerse yourself in the wonderful world of machine sewing! Designed with older campers in mind, this program is all about choice and creative expression. Campers will be taught how to read and use a wide variety of Simplicity Creative Group patterns, as well as pick projects from our favorite book, “Sewing in a Straight Line,” by Brett Bara.

In addition to a catalog of over 20 patterns, campers get to choose from dozens and dozens of tempting fabrics to bring style and flare to every creation. There are more than enough options to keep you coming back week after week and year after year. * New on-trend pattern selection added for 2018 Note: Campers may attend one or both weeks.

HANDWORK DAY CAMP When: August 13 – 17 Age level: Kindergarten – Grade 7 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $440 Instructor: Handwork Studio staff Picture your child in the care of energetic and imaginative counselors exploring the world of needlearts. At Handwork Day Camp, you’ll find campers sharing stories and laughs while working on a wide array of unique projects. Our goal is to teach useful skills such as hand-sewing, embroidery, knitting, weaving, needlefelting, and much more! Campers are always free to express themselves and are enveloped in creativity and fun. Whether refining skills or learning brand new ones, our camp is sure to delight. Join the fun!

GHOST HUNTING CAMP When: August 13 – 17 Age level: Grades 5 – 8 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $250 Instructor: Mr. Kevin McDonald, Summer at Independence Director and Middle School English Teacher Let’s get metaphysical! Ghost Hunting Camp will take campers to some of the (supposedly) most haunted places in Delaware. First, we will research the stories behind these spooky places. Once there, we will observe and record any signs of our friends from the “other side.” Back at Indy, we will review our results and publish our findings. We might not prove or disprove anything, but it will be a lot of fun!

H Visual and Performing H Arts Camps MY FIRST CAMP WITH STRINGS When: July 2 – 6 (closed Wednesday) Age level: Grades 1 – 4 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $180 Instructor: Mrs. Banu Fields, Independence Strings Instructor Come and get to know your favorite member of the strings family this summer! A violin, a viola, or maybe a cello! If you are a beginner, this week will be a great time to learn how to play a string instrument. If you already know how to play, then polish off your technique and learn new music. Students are expected to bring their own instruments to class.

INDY ROCK CAMP I When: July 9 – 13 Age level: Grades 6 – 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $250 Instructor: Mr. Daniel Kitching, Independence Director of Bands Get ready to rock! Campers will learn to play basic guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, and drums to classic rock songs, then show off their skills on stage at the end of the week. Instruments will be available, but campers are encouraged to bring their own guitars or bass if they own them. No prior musical experience necessary.

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INDY ROCK CAMP II (maximum 10 participants) When: July 16 – 20 Age level: Grades 6 – 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $450 Instructor: Mr. Daniel Kitching, Independence Director of Bands Students who have attended Indy Rock Camp have the opportunity for an even more focused and challenging week of learning great rock tunes on the guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, and drums. Prior experience strongly recommended.

BEGINNING ACTING When: July 23 – 27 Age level: Grades 1 – 5 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $450 Instructor: Child Drama Workshops staff Your child’s exciting week at camp will include theatre games, improvisation, acting techniques, monologues, creative movement, character building, and audition techniques. The week will conclude with the creative production of an original play — complete with professional direction, choreography, and makeup.

STOP MOTION PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP When: July 23 – 27 Age level: Grades 5 – 8 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $225 Instructor: Miss McKenzie Walsh, Independence Extended Day Staff The Nightmare Before Christmas, Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and many other movies are made using stop motion. In this camp, students will not only learn the ins and outs of shooting stop motion, but they will also learn leadership skills from Miss Walsh, who is a graduate of Delaware Technical Community College with degrees in multimedia and advertising design. At the end, they will know how to write, shoot, direct, and communicate with each other to create their finished project.

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WHAT DO YOU DO WITH SIX STRINGS? When: July 30 – August 3 Age level: Grades 5 – 8 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $250 Instructor: Mrs. Banu Fields, Independence Strings Instructor Would you like to be a one-man band or accompany your friends while singing? Then you need to come to this camp! Join us for a week of exploring the guitar! Learn to play chords, play rhythm guitar, and read music!

Campers will need to bring their own acoustic guitars.

CREATIVE DRAMA When: July 30 – August 3 Age level: ECI (3 yrs) – Kindergarten Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $350 Instructor: Child Drama Workshops staff Your child’s fun-filled week at camp will include theatre games, creative movement, story dramatization, improvisational role playing, and much more. The week will conclude with the creative production of an original play — complete with professional direction, choreography, and makeup.

MOCK TRIAL (maximum 14 participants) When: August 6 – 10 Age level: Grades 6 – 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $275 Instructor: Mr. Kevin McDonald, Summer at Independence Director and Middle School English Teacher Public speaking, acting, writing, problem solving, teamwork, and debate. These are only some of the skills students will learn while participating in Mock Trial. The Mock Trial Camp will take rising sixth through eighth graders step-by-step through the process of preparing a real court case from the opening statements to the closing arguments. Campers will learn vital skills to help them express themselves effectively and to work independently to accomplish their goals. This camp is ideal for students who are interested in being part of the very competitive high school Mock Trial league, as well as those who enjoy acting and debating and want to improve their public speaking skills. A live mock trial will be held on the final day of camp!

MUSIC AND STORIES (maximum 10 participants) When: August 6 – 10 Age level: ECI (3 yrs) – Kindergarten Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $250

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Instructor: Mrs. Banu Fields, Independence Strings Instructor

ADVENTURE WEEK II When: July 2 – 6 (closed Wednesday) Cost: $400

Every story should have its own song, and that’s what this camp is all about! We will read stories with a wide range of themes and learn songs to accompany them.

Campers will play percussion instruments, move with the music, and talk about each character in our stories.

Join us for a week of music-making!

ADVENTURE WEEK I When: June 18 – 22 Cost: $500

ADVENTURE WEEK III When: August 6 – 10 Cost: $500 (maximum 20 participants per week) Age level: Grades 4 – 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Mrs. Heather Horsey, Independence Athletic Director Each day, rising fourth- through eighth-grade campers will embark on a new and exciting journey by leaving campus and heading out on field trips. Campers should come prepared for the scheduled activities. Details on each week will be announced as the camp approaches.

Campers should bring their adventurous spirit and plan to have lots of fun! Due to high demand, campers are limited to one session of Adventure Week.

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H STEM Camps H MESSY MIXTURES (maximum 15 participants) When: June 25 – 29 Age level: ECI (3 yrs) – Kindergarten Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $250 Instructors: Mrs. Jane Fouracre, Independence Early Childhood Teacher, and Mrs. Barb Scarpone, Independence Kindergarten Teacher LET’S GET MESSY!! Oozy, gooey, squishy, slimy fun!

This camp lets children make a mess…on purpose!

During this hands-on camp, campers will learn how to make their own slime and goop from ingredients found in the home (with supervision, of course)! Dress for the mess! We will even create a few messy snacks to eat during camp!

CARDBOARD ENGINEERING When: June 25 – 29 Age level: Grades 4 – 6 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $225 Instructor: Miss Sarah Gilmore, Independence Fourth-Grade Teacher Calling all future engineers; this camp’s for you! Using specialized tools and an endless supply of cardboard, there’s no project you can’t tackle. The possibilities are endless. Whether it’s a piece of full-sized furniture, a boat, a toy, or a functioning arcade, cardboard will be the building material of choice. Let your creativity, design-sense, and love of engineering shine!

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SCIENCE EXPLORERS: POTIONS, POWDERS AND POLYMERS (maximum 23 participants) When: July 9 – 13 Age level: Grades 2 – 7 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $475 (full day) or $310 (half day) Instructor: Science Explorers staff Is it science or magic? You’ll find out! In our half-day camp, you’ll create erupting foam monsters, conduct amazing air pressure experiments, dig for hidden treasures, investigate the science of illusions, and build spectroscopes to view the spectrum of different types of light. Stay for the full day and we’ll reveal many mysteries of science as we investigate creepy creatures, learn troll tricks, capture a rainbow in a bottle, make instant snow, mix up glowing slime, and conduct lab tests on mystery substances.

SCIENCE EXPLORERS: FIZZ, BANG, BOOM, BOT (maximum 23 participants) When: July 16 – 20 Age level: Grades 2 – 7 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $475 (full day) or $310 (half day) Instructor: Science Explorers staff What do you get when you take the physics of motion, add in some electrifying experiments, and mix it up with some chemistry? Everyone has a blast! In our half-day camp, you’ll create your own motorized invention, experiment with light and flight, make your own kaleidoscope, and experiment with giant floating bubbles. Stay for the full day and build your own motorized robot, use chromatography to separate the colors in candy, mix up some crazy chemical reactions, build an electric game, investigate the effects of air pressure, and compete in a tall tower engineering competition!

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COUNT ME IN: A MATH STEM CAMP FOR GIRLS (maximum 12 participants) When: July 23 – 27 Age level: Grades 1 – 3 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $275 Instructor: Mrs. Terri Shockley, Independence Fifth-Grade Teacher The founders of Count Me In know that you want your daughter feeling confident about math and able to recognize the unique way that girls play and learn. This camp will help them accomplish both. For more information, visit their website at www.countmeinmath.com.

OCEANOGRAPHY (maximum 20 participants) When: July 30 – August 3 Age level: Grades 5 – 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $425 Instructor: Mrs. Heather Watt, Independence Lower School Science Teacher Oceanography Camp is designed to emphasize environmental discovery and exploration. This camp is offered to fourth- through eighth-grade students

who are curious about the ocean and the world around them. This hands-on program seeks to raise awareness about marine environments and stimulate an interest in the sciences through a variety of fun and engaging activities, such as snorkeling, salt marsh exploration, beach and island ecology, and ocean life studies. This camp also includes visits to a local aquarium, wildlife refuges, and of course…the beach!

CREATE YOUR OWN VIDEO GAME (maximum 24 participants) When: August 6 – 10 Age level: Grades 4 – 8 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $225 Instructor: Mr. Jonas Raab, Independence Technology Education Teacher Have you ever wondered about the inner workings of a video game? Do you find yourself thinking, “How do they do that?” Would you like to learn? If so, you are perfect for this camp. Get ready to explore coding and learn how to create your own video game.

No prior experience is necessary, and there will be more advanced opportunities and projects for more experienced programmers.

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JUNIOR ROBOTICS When: August 13 – 17 Age level: Grades 1 – 4 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $250 Instructor: Miss Sarah Gilmore, Independence Fourth-Grade Teacher This camp is designed to develop the naturally curious and innovative minds of young children. While engaging in hands-on challenges, your child will gain experience in engineering, technology, and coding. We’ll spend time working with Snap Circuits, LEGOS, including LEGO WeDo 2.0, LittleBits, Cubetto, and more! No experience necessary.

DON’T BUG ME When: August 13 – 17 Age level: Grades 3 – 6 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $225 Instructor: Ms. Vita Biddle, Independence Learning Specialist, LeApps™ Instructor and Sixth-Grade Literature Teacher Children interested in all things creepy and crawly will enjoy this camp! Boys and girls will go on bug hunting adventures and learn the basics of entomology. We will investigate insects in all stages under microscopes and in their natural environments. Each student will complete a digital insect collection to bring home that displays their knowledge of the various insect orders and how insects are classified.

Note: Please bring your own net if you have one.

H Academic Camps H QUIZ BOWL (maximum 20 participants) When: June 18 – 22 Age level: Grades 6 – 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $225 Instructor: Mrs. Tanya Godsey, Independence Fifth-Grade Teacher Do you have what it takes? Imagine two teams competing head-to-head to answer questions from all

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areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, sports, and popular culture.

Spend the week practicing with questions and learning all the rules of a real tournament, with the guidance of your coach. At the end of the week, be the first to hit the buzzer and help lead your team to victory!

YOUNG CRITICS (maximum 10 participants) When: July 9 – 13 Age level: Grades 5 – 8 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $225 Instructor: Mr. Kevin McDonald, Summer at Independence Director and Middle School English Teacher Have you ever wished you could tell everyone exactly what you think of the latest fad? Have you ever left a movie and found yourself unable to stop talking about it? At Young Critics Camp, your opinion matters!

Campers from grades 5 through 8 will experience the entire journalistic process as they report on movies, restaurants, and a few other events that lend themselves to spreading the word. Campers will be guided through both written and on-screen reviews.

Laptops or other devices used for word processing are encouraged!

GRAMMAR CLINIC When: August 13 – 16 (no Friday) Age level: Grades 5 – 8 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Cost: $175 Instructors: Independence Middle School English Department What’s summer without grammar? We thoroughly explore the eight parts of speech, the foundation of all grammar study. Students become more familiar with the functions of words and how they work together within a sentence.

H Sports Camps H ROOKIE LACROSSE (CO-ED) When: June 18 – 21 (no Friday) Age level: Kindergarten – Grade 2 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $160 Instructor: Mr. Jason Motta, Independence Boys’ Lacrosse Coach and Athletic Director The camp focuses on skill development and will include scrimmages, contests, and fun games and activities. Mr. Motta, the camp’s instructor, is a former Major League Lacrosse player and former University of Delaware assistant coach, as well as co-founder of Team 302 Lacrosse, an elite program for players in grade 2–11.

Note: Rookie Lacrosse will only require a lacrosse stick.

BASEBALL When: June 18 – 22 Age level: Grades 1 – 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $200 Instructor: Mr. Mike August, Independence Baseball Coach Fundamentals of hitting, fielding, catching, pitching, and base running will be covered in this camp. Mr. August just completed his sixth season as head baseball coach at Independence. He has 15 years of coaching and playing experience at the collegiate level and 21 years of baseball camp experience, working camps at University of Delaware, Delaware State University, University of Maryland, Cecil College, and St. Mark’s High School.

During his college coaching career, he coached three Conference Players of the Year and 10 players who have gone on to professional baseball.

BOYS’ LACROSSE When: June 18 – 21 (no Friday) Age level: Grades 3 – 8 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $160 Instructor: Mr. Jason Motta (see biography above) The camp focuses on skill development and will include scrimmages, contests, and fun games and activities.

Note: Boys’ Lacrosse requires full equipment.

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FIELD HOCKEY When: June 18 – 22 Age level: Grades 1 – 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $200

302 GIRLS’ LACROSSE CAMP (NORTH) When: June 25 – 28 (no Friday) Age level: Grades 3 – 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cost: $275

Instructor: Mrs. Michelle Walch, Independence Field Hockey Coach

Instructor: Laurie DeLuca, former Duke University and Cornell University assistant coach and University of Delaware captain and All-American

Take part in some field hockey fun this summer!

The camp will be focused on basic skill sets and may vary per age. All players must have shin guards, mouth guards, and field hockey sticks. Facemasks recommended for grades 5–8.

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The camp, which will be run by world-class coaches and All-American lacrosse players, focuses on skill development and will include scrimmages, contests and prizes (sticks and gear), and fun games and activities.

Register at www.prolacrossellc.com.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL When: June 25 – 29 Age level: Grades 5 – 8 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $200 Instructor: Mrs. Terri Shockley, Independence Girls’ Basketball Coach Coach Shockley just completed her fourth season as head girls’ basketball coach at Independence. She has coached all age levels in the CYM league, as well the YMCA league, over the last 24 years. She believes that players need to be taught the fundamentals of the game, including shooting, dribbling, rebounding, and defense. This fun-filled week will be jam-packed with instruction and a variety of drills to improve each player’s confidence and love of basketball.

SPORTS AND GAMES When: June 25 – 29 (Grades 5 – 8) July 30 – August 3 (Grades 1 – 4) Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $200 Instructor: Mrs. Heather Horsey, Independence Athletic Director Sports and Games is a high energy, fast-paced camp designed to provide fun and exciting opportunities to enhance teamwork and skill development and introduce campers to a variety of sports and games that fit every interest. If you love P.E. class, you will love this camp!

Sign up for a week of non-stop fun!

BOYS’ BASKETBALL When: July 9 – 13 Age level: Grades 1 – 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $200 Instructor: Mr. Mike August, Independence Boys’ Basketball Coach Coach August just completed his seventh season as head boys’ basketball coach at Independence. His prior basketball coaching experience includes a stint as an assistant at his alma mater, St. Mark’s High School.

Fundamental skills that will be addressed at this camp include shooting, dribbling, rebounding, and defense.

One-on-one, three-on-three, and five-on-five drills will also be included in this camp, which will involve guest speakers throughout the week.

TENNIS (CO-ED) When: July 23 – 27 Age level: Grades 1 – 3 (from 9:00 a.m. – noon); Grades 4 – 8 (from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.)

Cost: $200 Instructor: Mrs. Heather Watt, Independence Tennis Coach Heather Watt played collegiate tennis at Salisbury University, where she was named to the doubles AllCAC team. After five seasons as assistant coach at our school, Mrs. Watt is preparing for her sixth season as head coach of an Independence tennis program that ranks among the best in Delaware. She has run tennis camps at Independence for the last 10 years.

FLAG FOOTBALL When: August 6 – 10 Age level: Grades 1 – 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: $200 Instructor: Mr. Mike August, Independence Physical Education Teacher and Multi-Sport Coach Flag Football Camp is back for a fourth year! This camp will teach all aspects of flag football, including basic formations, passing, receiving, defense, flag pulling, and small and large games.

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WELCOMING STUDENTS AGE 3 THROUGH GRADE 8

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The Independence School is located in the Pike Creek Valley, convenient to Newark, Hockessin, PA, and MD, and within 30 minutes of Wilmington and Greenville.

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