Week 1: June 13

Math Fun

Students will learn strategies to help build and strengthen elementary math concepts in this week-long program. Math board games will give students a deep, intuitive sense of important skills like number sense, shapes, size, arithmetic, logic, and much more. Instructor: Yolanda Johnson – Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $264 Code: 208

Creative Cricut for Beginners

Students will be introduced to the Cricut cutting machine. They will also explore the Design Space website. They will learn how to create projects such as cards, stickers, and other crafts with vinyl. Instructor: Kimberly Barr – Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $128 Code: 210

Girls Basketball Camp

Players will learn fundamental basketball skills in an energetic atmosphere. Throughout the week, we will emphasize defensive drills, ball handling, passing, and shooting. We will promote healthy competition throughout the week in the form of individual and team games. This camp is perfect for beginning and intermediate players! Registration includes a camp t-shirt and a basketball. Instructors: Matt Conkling – Wellington Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, staff, and student athletes

Grades: 1-5 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $180 Code: 212

Origami: The Art of Paper Folding

Did you know there are many things you can create just from folding paper? Have you ever wondered how to fold an origami bird, cup, or box? In this class, we’ll learn the basic folds of origami and discover how a simple sheet of paper can become an incredible sculpture. Come explore, fold, and create with us! Instructor: Maria Cellino – Wellington Lower School extension teacher

Grades: 3-5 Time: 1-4 p.m. Fee: $128 Code: 214

WEEK 3 – JUNE 27 - JULY 1 MathVenture

Matt the Magician successfully completed his journey to become a mathematician. Now he is ready for the next challenge – to compete at the annual math competition. Rising 3rd to 5th graders will be challenged as they compete individually and in groups to apply their mathematical skills. Students will study a variety of topics throughout the week including PEMDAS, decimals, fractions, 3D shapes, the metric system, and so much more. Is your student ready to win the competition? Instructor: “A Grade Ahead” teachers

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $330 Code: 301

Boys Basketball Camp

Players will cycle daily through drills led by current Wellington coaches and high school players emphasizing the fundamentals of basketball: defense, ball handling, passing, and shooting. Healthy competition will be promoted throughout the week in the form of individual and team games. At the end of the week, students will take home the drills and skills from camp to continue working on them all summer long. This camp is perfect for beginning and intermediate players. Instructors: Artie Taylor – Wellington Head Boys Varsity Basketball coach, staff, and student athletes

Grades: 4-7 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $180 Code: 302

StemQuest: Fortnite Battle Squads

StemQuest Fortnite extracts the thrills from the video screen and delivers the gaming experience directly into a live setting (without the video screen!). Fortnite has opened up a whole new world of fun for kids and video game enthusiasts, but now it is time to bring that excitement into the physical world of STEM. The Fortnite Island presents campers with a variety of head-to-head challenges where campers will learn to use sophisticated rolling bots, mini foam ball launchers, and jumping drones to simulate the video game battles. Each “Squad” is comprised of a team of campers who work together to establish and defend their “Base” against the other Squads of campers, but beware of the shrinking storm, the Volcano, and Viking Village. The ultimate goal is to earn points, gather resources, and explore new maps and terrains. Code your rolling bot to land on a portal and teleport around the block strategically to catch rival Squads off guard and establish alliances in order to bring the Counselor, Giant Mech to its knees. Instructors: Drobots staff

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $400 Code: 304

Becoming an Author

Book lovers and budding authors will explore a variety of authors and book genres as we learn how to write like published authors. Students will discover and experiment with a variety of writing styles, including creative writing. Bring your favorite books to class! Instructor: Yolanda Johnson – Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $330 Code: 307

Broadway Showstoppers

Broadway Showstoppers will focus on the three main areas of musical theatre: acting, singing, and dancing. Students will learn songs, dances, and acting scenes from popular musicals throughout this exciting week, as well as lots of fun theatre and improv games! Along the way, students will have the opportunity to build their performance skills, enhance their stage presence, and collaborate with their peers to create a fun, theatrical performance! Instructor: Emily Yaksic – Columbus City Schools teacher

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $160 Code: 309

WEEK 4 – JULY 5 - 8 (4-DAYS) Play in a Week!

Let’s dive headfirst into DRAMA! We will choose a script, put together costumes, assemble props and sets with whatever we can find, and turn it all into a play...in just five days! This exciting, spontaneous, and creative program will put our imaginations to the test and will certainly produce memorable results! Instructor: Angela Barch-Shamell – Torah Academy teacher and professional actor

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $264 Code: 401

Emerging Artist

This week-long class will allow students to experience various art forms and create pieces of their own. We will paint, pour, sew, and mod podge our hearts out, all while learning about artists famous for each chosen art form! From watercolor to collage, sewing to acrylic pour, not only will we enjoy process art, we will have the opportunity to focus on personal pieces that we will bring home! Instructor: Cat Hiller – Wellington learning guide

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $264 Code: 402

Drone Escape and Rescue

This camp introduces the enjoyment of flying drones to the real-world application of learning how to use drones in emergency response situations. This is an action-packed and creative program where teams of campers (flight squads) face off, taking on both the “rescuer” and the “victim” mentality. Throughout the week, campers will participate in fun, yet realistic role-playing missions while they attempt to outsmart and outmaneuver the opposing team. Flight squads also will work together to conduct mock search and rescue challenges – all in a safe and friendly competitive environment. Campers will certainly earn their wings, take pride, and gain confidence with each assignment. The key will be how well each team works together and within their flight squads to conquer the adventures at hand. Also included in this program are the innovative Drobots Drone Games, including challenges and concepts such as: Keys To Millions; Spy Drone, Drones To The Rescue, Drone Pod-Racing, and more. Instructors: Drobots staff

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $320 Code: 404

WEEK 5 – JULY 11 - 15 Code It

Do you love navigating how things work on a computer? Students will learn to enjoy all things related to coding and the web while building problem-solving and creative thinking skills. We use popular emojis to represent HTML text, which lowers the barriers to new coders and increases excitement and understanding of computer science. Students will build animations, websites, and video games; explore multiple coding languages; program robots; and create STEM-based projects both on and offline. Instructor: Codemoji staff

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $350 Code: 502

StemQuest: Star Wars – Empire vs. Rebellion

StemQuest: Empire vs. Rebellion brings the galaxy from far far away to much much closer to camp. Using custom-built pod racers, foam ball blasters, and rolling droid drones, campers will split into two separate groups and participate either as a member of the controlling Empire or of the elite Rebellion strike force. Teams work together in hands-on building activities to prepare for the multiple battles that occur throughout the week – all in a friendly competitive environment. Build your own TIE Fighters, Starships, and more. Create and design self-made defenses to protect home base from the opposition. The ultimate daily and weekly goal is for campers to use both their minds and their hands to eliminate the opposing team’s holdout positions through strategy and collaborative planning. At last, it is time to bring justice to the galaxy. May the StemQuest force be with you! Instructors: Drobots staff

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $400 Code: 504

Learn to Sail

Hoover Sailing Club has offered sailing instruction for Central Ohio youth for nearly 50 years. Students will experience the joy of skippering their own boat from our fleet during their very first lesson. Our experienced U.S. Sailing-certified staff will teach basic safety and boat skills as students learn to sail up-wind and downwind, tack, jibe, and recover from a capsized boat. The picturesque Hoover Sailing Club property will provide students with an unforgettable week!

(This camp begins and ends at Wellington, but takes place largely off-site. Students are required to pack a peanut- and tree-nut-free lunch and bring their own USCG-approved life jacket. Please note that sailing is a physical activity, and occasional bumps and bruises can occur. Please advise the Summer Program office if there are any issues we may need to be aware of.) Instructors: Hoover Sailing Club staff

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $375 Code: 505

Chess Camp

This program is designed for beginners and experts alike! Students will spend a week immersed in chess to become stronger players and understand the finer concepts of the game. Through demonstration board activities, tactical problems, and timed endgame drills, they’ll prepare for rated tournament play. Each day, students will use the skills they learn to compete in our week-long camp tournament! Instructor: Kyle Jones – United States Chess Federation candidate master

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $330 Code: 609

Triple Threat

Want to be a triple threat? Then join us this summer as we explore how acting, singing, and dancing all come together to make you stand out from the crowd! Not only will you be living your best Broadway dreams, but also you’ll boost your confidence, make amazing new friends, and improve all your performance skills. Are you ready to experience the magic that only onstage performance can create? Instructors: Columbus Children’s Theatre staff

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $350 Code: 514

WEEK 6 – JULY 18 - 22 Art in Nature

Spend time reflecting on the beauty of our natural world in this unique art class. Throughout the week, we’ll spend time hiking around Wellington’s campus, spending time in the great outdoors, and completing multiple art projects each day. Students will also have an opportunity to document their work in reflection journals as we bring art and summer together. Instructor: Christopher Trubiani – Wellington learning guide

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $330 Code: 602

StemQuest: Robot X Games

Robot X Games is a week-long competition filled with some of the most exhilarating games and races ever experienced in a summer camp setting, including: BMX Big Air, Stadium Super Trucks, Street Luge, SnowMobile Freestyle, and Moto X Quarter Pipe! All week, campers build, test, and race X Game-themed robots to compete in some of X Games’ most popular events. Moreover, campers will invent new events, building and shaping their own race tracks, obstacle courses, and barricades. Prepare for endless exposure to new technology and come ready to earn your team’s right to the podium during friendly competition in a creative problem-solving environment. Instructors: Drobots staff

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $400 Code: 604

Cheer Camp

The Wellington Summer Cheerleading Camp will teach students the basic fundamentals of cheer. Students will learn cheers, dances, and jumps with an emphasis on the importance of selfconfidence and what it means to be a part of a cheerleading squad. Students will end the week knowing drills and techniques they can further develop at home to hone their athletic skills. Instructors: Cassie Monak – Wellington Cheerleading Coach, staff, and student athletes

Grades: 1-4 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $180 Code: 606

Chess Camp

This program is designed for beginners and experts alike! Students will spend a week immersed in chess to become stronger players and understand the finer concepts of the game. Through demonstration board activities, tactical problems, and timed endgame drills, they’ll prepare for rated tournament play. Each day, students will use the skills they learn to compete in our week-long camp tournament! Instructor: Kyle Jones – United States Chess Federation candidate master

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $330 Code: 609

WEEK 7 – JULY 25 - 29 A Hogwarts Adventure: Explore the Sorcerer’s Stone!

Students who love to act will be thrilled by this opportunity to enact key events from the first novel in this famous series. They will explore characters and dramatic events using movement and acting exercises to bring the magic and mystery of this engaging story to life! They will also create simple scenery and props. This camp concludes with a live performance on the final day of class! Instructor: Michelle Cornell – Theater teacher and Wellington Aftercare teacher

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $330 Code: 703

Art of Problem Solving

Spend the week developing problemsolving skills through hands-on math and STEM challenges! Students will study and implement problem-solving strategies from guess-and-check to working backward and everything in between, all while solving complex math and STEM problems. Using inductive and deductive reasoning, creativity, and perseverance, campers will become dynamic problem-solvers! Instructor: Alisha Sleeper – Watkins Middle School math and science teacher

Grades: 4-6 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $160 Code: 704

Wilson Tennis Camp

The long-running and popular Wellington tennis camp is partnering with Wilson Tennis, the number one brand in tennis, to form the Wilson Tennis Camp. The camp is a great offering for young players to learn the game. The camp offers topflight instruction emphasizing tennis fundamentals and swing technique, as well as drills and tennis games, to ensure a good mixture of learning and fun. Players are grouped by age and ability and each level works at a pace commensurate with their needs. Players should bring a racquet, sunscreen, and filled water bottle for a great week of fun and tennis! Wilson Tennis will provide t-shirts and prizes for all players. Instructor: Jamie Scott – Head Women’s Tennis coach at Denison University

Grades: 1-5 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $180 Code: 705

Autour du monde en francais Tour the French speaking world

Taught completely in French, students will take a virtual tour around the Frenchspeaking world. Each day, we will make and taste a dish from the country of the day: couscous in Senegal, fried bananas in Tahiti, waffles in Belgium, and more! Students rising into grades 1 - 4 are welcome. All levels of French accepted. Instructor: Patty Hans – Wellington Lower School French teacher

Grades: 1-5 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $160 Code: 707

Dress Up Trunk Theatre

Let’s dive into the trunk and see what we find! In this dynamic and imaginative program, students will take the items we find and turn them into exciting characters that we will write into our very own play. Bring your creativity and get ready to dress up! Instructor: Angela Barch-Shamell – Torah Academy teacher and professional actor

Grades: 1-5 Time: 1-4 p.m. Fee: $160 Code: 708

WEEK 8 – AUGUST 1 - 5 Eco-Explorers

Hop in our Jeep or submarine and explore with us! Students will examine different ecosystems and how animals behave and interact with one another. Through projectbased learning and activities, our studentcentered curriculum will make biology fun and understandable. Instructor: “A Grade Ahead” teachers

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $330 Code: 801

LEGO® Master Building Challenge

Take your build to the next level with a LEGO® Master Building Challenge! In this create-and-construct class, we’ll pull inspiration from real LEGO® Masters’ builds, developing original designs and bringing them to life. It’ll be a week of bringing LEGO® engineering landmarks to life, perfect for the builder in your family. Instructor: Cat Hiller – Wellington learning guide

Grades: 1-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $330 Code: 802

Clay Explorers

In this class, students will explore the history of ceramics around the world! Take a trip visiting countries such as China, Mexico, and Iraq. While on our trip we will be learning about the importance of ceramics to that community and of course create with clay! We will learn different hand-building techniques and ways to glaze. Instructor: Jaime Bennati – Wellington Upper School art teacher

Grades: 3-5 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $330 Code: 804

Cheer Camp

The Wellington Summer Cheerleading Camp will teach students the basic fundamentals of cheer. Students will learn cheers, dances, and jumps with an emphasis on the importance of selfconfidence and what it means to be a part of a cheerleading squad. Students will end the week knowing drills and techniques they can further develop at home to hone their athletic skills. Instructors: Cassie Monak – Wellington Cheerleading Coach, staff, and student athletes

Grades: 5-8 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $180 Code: 807