Wellington Summer Program 2023 by Wellington

June 12 – August 4, 2023

Gina Spicer, Director of Experiential Learning Nicoly Anicio, Aftercare and Summer Program Coordinator

Contact Information

3650 Reed Road Columbus, OH 43220

Summer Office Phone: 614-324-8882

Email: summer@wellington.org

Open to students in prekindergarten (must be age 4) through grade 12. Register for programs according to the grade your child will enter in fall 2023.

Camp Hours

Full-Day Program: Half-Day Only Programs: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (morning) and 1-4 p.m. (afternoon)

Extended Day Hours Register Online

After Care: 4:15-6 p.m. wellington.org/summer

Summer Program Dates

Week 1: June 12 - 16

Week 2: June 20 - 23 (4 days)

Week 3: June 26 - 30

Week 4: July 3 - 7 (No Classes)

Week 5: July 10 - 14

Week 6: July 17 - 21

Week 7: July 24 - 28

Week 8: July 31 - August 4

Quick Look

Course descriptions and dates are available on the following pages.

Prekindergarten - Grade 1 Page 7

Grades 2-4 Page 15

Grades 5-8 Page 23

Grades 9-12 Page 29

Athletic Camps Page 31

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When do programs take place?

The Wellington Summer Program takes place across eight weeks –from the week of June 12 to the Week of July 31. Some programs are full-day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) while others are offered only in the morning (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) or afternoon (1-4 p.m.).

All programs are available “a la carte,” so use this Program Guide to determine which fit your family’s schedule and interests!

Who can participate in the Wellington Summer Program?

Programs offered to any rising prekindergarten through 12th grade students.

When does registration open?

Registration begins on February 20 at 6 a.m. and remains open all summer! The Wellington Summer Program is popular, so be sure to register as early as you can, as classes tend to fill quickly.

How does registration work?

Registration for the Wellington Summer Program is only available online. Visit www.wellington.org/summer to access the reservation system! (Note that families who have participated in the Summer Program in the past will have already created a username and password, while new users will need to click “Create an Account.”) Select the programs that fit your family’s schedule and interests, then complete program registration.

The grade levels for each program are based on students’ “rising” grade, so select from classes based on the grade your student is entering into in the 2023 - 2024 school year.

How does payment work?

Full payment – via credit card, cash, or personal check – is required at the time of registration.

What if a class is full?

We have set limits on the number of students who can attend any given program to keep the quality of programming high, to meet the needs of presenters, and to maintain the safety of students, staff, and families.

If a class is full, you can join its waiting list with no deposit or fee required. If a space opens, you will be notified and given 24 hours to complete registration before the opening is passed to the next person on the waiting list.

How does drop-off and pick-up work?

FULL-DAY

8:30 a.m. – Drop off begins

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Class

12 - 12:30 p.m. – Lunch†

12:30 - 1 p.m. – Brain Break

1 - 4 p.m. – Class

4 - 4:15 p.m. – Pick-up

4:15 - 6 p.m. – Aftercare†

HALF-DAY (MORNING)

8:30 a.m. – Drop off begins

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Class

12 - 12:15 p.m. – Pick-up

HALF-DAY (AFTERNOON)

12:45 p.m. – Drop off begins

1 - 4 p.m. – Class

4 - 4:15 p.m. – Pick-up

4:15 -6 p.m. – Aftercare†

†Are lunch or aftercare offered?

Yes! Both lunch and aftercare are available for a flat rate per week, so as you register for programs for a given week, be sure to also register for that week’s lunch or aftercare option in our reservation system.

Note that lunch is only available for students in full-day programs (or attending a combination of morning and afternoon half-day programs) and aftercare (4:15-6 p.m.) is available only to students registered in full-day or afternoon half-day programs.

Can I make changes or cancel after I’ve registered?

We understand that summer plans can change! As Wellington has made firm financial commitments to our presenters and purchased program supplies, any cancellation prior to June 1, 2023 will be refunded minus a $50, non-refundable cancellation fee per class.

Cancellations after June 1 are fully non-refundable unless a program is canceled.

What if my child needs medication during the day?

An Administration of Medication form can be found at wellington. org/summer. Note that parents and caregivers and a doctor must complete, sign, and submit the form before our Summer Program staff can dispense medication. Medication must be sent according to the instructions found on that form.

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2: JUNE 20-23 (4 DAYS)

WEEK 3: JUNE 26-30

Blast Off! (PreK-1)

Ocean Motion (PreK-1)

Cooking and Crafting Around the World (2-4)

EZ Magic (2-4)

Impressionist to Expressionist (2-4)

Travel to Japan (3-5)

Day Trekkers (5-8)

Emerging Artist (5-8)

Art Portfolio Development Workshop (10-12)

Chess for Beginners (PreK-1)

These Are the People in Our Neighborhood (PreK1)

Wellington Campout (PreK-1)

LEGO K’NEX & Theme Park (K-2)

LEGO Robot Building and Coding Camp (K-2)

Math Fun (2-4)

Drone Escape & Rescue (3-5)

Time Traveler Tales (4-6)

Best of Broadway (5-8)

Adventure Tales (PreK-1)

Art & Literature (PreK-1)

LEGO Stem Avengers (K-2)

Exploring Other Cultures Through Art (2-4)

LEGO Masters (2-4)

Medieval Robot Battles (3-5)

Camp Architecture & Design (5-8)

Street Magic (5-8)

People, Places, & Things (5-8)

Camp Jags (PreK-1)

Livin’ it up with Literacy (PreK-1)

Mindfullness & Yoga: Breathe, Play, Rest (PreK-1)

Camp Jags (2-4)

Camp Build It (3-4)

Crafting with a Cricut (3-4)

Fencing for Fun (3-8)

Camp Jags (PreK-1)

Soccer Classic/Premier Session (PreK-1)

Camp Jags (2-4)

A Camping We Will Go! (PreK-1)

Camp Jags (PreK-1)

Creating Puppets with Literacy (2-3)

Camp Jags (2-4)

Graphic Novel Camp (3-5)

Origami: The Art of Paper Folding (3-5)

Camp Jags (PreK-1)

Camp Jags (2-4)

Camp Jags (PreK-1)

Celebration of Colors (PreK-1)

Monster Mash (PreK-1)

Camp Jags (2-4)

Fencing for Fun (2-4)

Wellington Boys Basketball

Camp (3-6)

Crochet for Beginners (9-12)

Camp Jags (PreK-1)

Food Matters in Your Garden (PreK-1)

Monster Mash (PreK-1)

Camp Jags (2-4)

Code It (3-5)

Design Challenge (3-5)

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FULL-DAY:

p.m. Lunch: 12-12:30 p.m. HALF-DAY:

a.m.-12 p.m. (morning)

p.m. (afternoon) EXTENDED DAY HOURS After Care: 4:15-6 p.m. FULL DAY CAMP HALF DAY AM CAMP HALF DAY PM CAMP WEEK

Schedule

9 a.m.-4

1-4

1: JUNE 12-16

WEEK

JULY 3-7 NO CAMPS NO CAMPS NO CAMPS

5: JULY 10-14

FULL DAY CAMP

BattleBot Fun: LEGO Robot Building and Coding

Camp (PreK-1)

Big Feelings: Emotions & Understanding (PreK-1)

Gru’s Robotic Minion Mania (K-2)

MathVenture Jr. (1-3)

Medieval Mystery Playhouse (2-4)

Painting 5 Ways (2-4)

Game On (3-5)

Ultimate Drone Obstacle Challenge (3-5)

LEGO Robot Building Engineering Camp (5-8)

Once Upon a Slime (PreK-1)

Bringing Literature to Life (K-2)

KNEX Super Mario Brothers (K-2)

Chess Masters (2-4)

MathVenture (3-5)

6: JULY 17-21

Code It (3-5)

Come Dance Around the Fairy Ring (2-4)

StemQuest: Robot X Games (3-5)

Triple Threat (5-8)

Community Mural Arts (9-12)

7: JULY 24-28

Cooking Through Literature (PreK-1)

Little Illustrators (PreK-1)

Build it & Wreck it (K-2)

LEGO Masters (2-4)

A Magical Adventure at Hogwarts (3-5)

Drone Racing Grand Prix (3-5)

Songwriters Workshop (5-8)

Community Mural Arts (9-12)

Blow the Whistle! (10-12)

Learning with LEGO (PreK-1)

Jurassic-Bot Adventure (K-2)

Becoming an Author (2-4)

Ready, Set, Let’s Make Art (2-4)

Eco-Explorers (3-5)

Game On (3-5)

StemQuest: Star Wars Empire vs. Rebellion (3-5)

Chess Masters (5-8)

Remarkable Myths & Awesome Gods (5-8)

The Actor’s Process (9-12)

HALF DAY AM CAMP HALF DAY PM CAMP

Amazing Animals (PreK-1)

Camp Jags (PreK-1)

Wellington Boys Basketball Camp (K-2)

Camp Jags (2-4)

Going Green (2-4)

Crochet for Beginners (5-8)

Incoming 9th Grade Boot Camp (9)

Any Time is Story Time! (PreK-K)

Camp Jags (PreK-1)

Camp Jags (2-4)

5-4-3-2-1- Blast Off! (PreK-1)

Camp Jags (PreK-1)

LEGO Engineering (PreK-1)

Picture Book Party (PreK-1)

Camp Jags (2-4)

Food Matters in Your Garden (2-4)

Incoming 9th Grade Boot Camp (9)

Camp Jags (PreK-1)

Clay Play (PreK-1)

Camp Jags (2-4)

Creative Writing (5-8)

Camp Jags (PreK-1)

Friendship Rocks! (PreK-1)

Going Green (PreK-1)

Wilson Tennis (1-5)

Camp Jags (2-4)

Food Matters in Your Garden (5-8)

Camp Jags (PreK-1)

Stories and Songs on Stage (PreK-1)

Jr. Coding (1-2)

Wilson Tennis (1-5)

Camp Jags (2-4)

Discover Your Superpower (2-4)

Guitar for Beginners (2-4)

Exploring Digital Art (5-8)

Camp Jags (PreK-1)

Diving into Early Literacy (PreK-K)

Fine Motor Fun (PreK-1)

Camp Jags (2-4)

Clay Explorers Travel Under the Sea (2-4)

Art Adventures (PreK-1)

Camp Jags (PreK-1)

Camp Jags (2-4)

Tennis Camp w/ Varsity Girls Team (2-4)

Guitar for Beginners (5-8)

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8: JULY 31AUGUST 4

PrekindergartenGrade 1 Programs

Prekindergarten - Grade 1

WEEK 1 – JUNE 12 - 16 Blast Off!

3-2-1 blast off with us into deep space! Whether you’re exploring a new alien language or landing on the moon like an astronaut, you will feel like a star in this creative exploration. We’ll tie in our adventures with relevant literature and popular characters from galactic adventure movies.

Instructor: Columbus Children’s Theatre Staff

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 106

Ocean in Motion

Join us as we take a deep dive in the world of oceans and the sea creatures who call it home. We will use picture books and educational videos to learn interesting facts that will inspire us to make fun ocean crafts. No sharks allowed!.

Instructor: Rebecca Shrader – Wellington Early Childhood teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 105

Camp Jags (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Join us for Camp Jags, a classic summer camp experience with a Wellington twist! We’ll spend the week playing games, singing songs, learning through play, and more.

Instructor: Wellington Staffulty

A.M. CAMP

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 100

P.M. CAMP

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 101

Livin’ It Up With Literacy

We’ll explore various authors through stories, art, and play.

Instructor: Jodi Porterfield – Wellington Lower School Teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 102

Mindfulness & Yoga: Breathe, Play Rest

We will build motor skills, participate in sensory play, and work on breathing techniques as we practice yoga and mindfulness. We’ll support our cognitive development, emotional resilience, self-awareness, and confidence as we develop tools for physical and mental stamina.

Instructor: Sherry Fair

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $170

Code: 103

Soccer Classic/Premier Session

In Soccer Shots Classic, we’ll utilize creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. In Soccer Shots Premier, (continued)

we’ll focus on individual skill, fitness, and sportsmanship, challenging you through fun games and team interaction.

Instructor: Soccer Shots Staff

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $170

Code: 104

WEEK 2 – JUNE 20 - 23 (4 DAYS)

Chess for Beginners

This is the perfect class for a new or experienced player looking to increase their confidence. We will learn the rules and concepts of chess and tournament procedures and etiquette and discuss world champion openings, ideas in the middle game, endgame patterns, tactical motifs, and elements. We will play camp games each day and end the week with a camp tournament. (continued)

Instructor: Kyle Jones

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $272

Code: 203

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Prekindergarten - Grade 1

LEGO and K’nex Theme Parks

Join us as we build our very own theme parks using LEGO, K’nex, and other awesome materials. Construct a giant loop and race against other teams in friendly competitions, use LEGOs to make a zip line glider, and then make a video from the rider’s perspective as you crash through your concession stand sending LEGOs everywhere.

Instructors: DroBots Staff

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 206

These Are the People in Our Neighborhood

We’ll explore the people in our community. Guest speakers, art projects, and imaginative play learning opportunities will teach us about firefighters, police officers, animal rescue workers, trash collectors, construction workers, teachers, and artists.

Instructors: Cat Hiller - Wellington Early Childhood teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $224

Code: 205

Wellington Campout

Join us on a camping trip without ever leaving the school! We will build pretend fires, put up real tents, make binoculars, explore local wildlife through daily nature hikes, and even make s’mores. All the fun of real camping without the mosquitoes! .

Instructors: Rebecca Shrader - Wellington Early Childhood teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $272

Code: 202

A Camping We Will Go!

Ready for some adventure this summer?

We will explore aspects of camping through dramatic play, art projects, science experiments, math manipulatives, and (continued)

literacy opportunities. Of course, s’mores and tents will be a part of the fun!

Instructors: Kelly Presson - Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $112

Code: 204

Camp Jags (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Join us for Camp Jags, a classic summer camp experience with a Wellington twist! We’ll spend the week playing games, singing songs, learning through play, and more.

Instructor: Wellington Staffulty

A.M. CAMP

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 200

P.M. CAMP

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 201

WEEK 3 – JUNE 27 - JULY 1

Adventure Tales

Join us for a week of adventure! We will take an imaginary journey through a different habitat each day. Using movement, voice, acting, costume, and design skills learned in camp, we’ll stomp through the jungle, swim through the ocean, spot grazing giraffes, and so much more.

Instructors: Columbus Children’s Theatre Staff

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 306

Art and Literature

We’ll use books as inspiration for our own artworks. Diving into characters and stories will allow us to experience and express the art of literature, all while getting messy. .

Instructors: Cat Hiller - Wellington Early Childhood teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 307

LEGO® Stem Avengers

Join us if you want to defeat Loki! Explore all the caped crusaders and discover their superpowers in this action-packed LEGO camp. Create a fantasy world and protect it against all the evil archenemies with custom contraptions made with LEGO bricks. You’ll build the SHIELD Jet, custom secret lairs, and speedy flying contraptions.

Instructors: DroBots staff

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 308

Camp Jags (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Join us for Camp Jags, a classic summer camp experience with a Wellington twist! We’ll spend the week playing games, singing songs, learning through play, and more.

Instructor: Wellington Staffulty (continued)

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Prekindergarten - Grade 1

A.M. CAMP

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 300 P.M. CAMP

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 301

Celebration of Colors

Each day during the week we will brighten our love of learning and explore the shades of colors through art, science, and literacy. Get ready for a colorful week of play, fun, and learning!

Instructor: Kelly Presson - Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 303

Food Matters in Your Garden

We will learn how to grow and prepare healthy foods that are both nutritious and delicious! Throughout the week, we’ll learn how healthy eating can be both good for our bodies and fun and tasty too through hands-on activities like planting seeds and strengthening our food prep skills. (continued)

Instructor: Local Matters Staff

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $170

Code: 302

Monster Mash (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Come join us for a silly, not scary, fun-filled week of all things monsters. We will create our own monsters, dance the “Monster Mash,” and make a tasty monster munch. Our fun-filled monster week will include a variety of books, games, songs, and a scavenger hunt for Wellington’s very own Welli-monster!

Instructor: Danielle Gibbs - Wellington Lower School Guidance Counselor

A.M. CAMP

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 305

P.M. CAMP

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 304

WEEK 4 – JULY 3 - 7

No Camps

WEEK 5 – JULY 10 - 14

BattleBot Fun: LEGO Robot Building and Coding Camp

Do you like robots? We’ll build and code BattleBots using Scratch programming language. You’ll have fun in the Arduino LEGO Robot BattleBot championship, where you and your peers’ robots “battle to the death.” At the end, you’ll have your own trophy to show how much you’ve learned. Option to purchase the Arduino LEGO Robot that the student builds: $125 (robot set to work with remote control)

Instructor: Robot Academy Staff

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $420

Code: 503

Big Feelings: Emotions and Understanding

We will explore big feelings while identifying six basic emotions: sadness, happiness, fear, anger, surprise, and disgust. Learning to recognize faces and improve communication skills through play art will help us hone tools to name our emotions, communicate our needs, and navigate this world while experiencing big feelings.

Instructor: Cat Hiller - Wellington Early Childhood teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 505

Gru’s Robotic Minion Mania

We will work with (and against) the Minions to build, drive, and crash our way through robotic obstacle escape challenges and Despicable ramps! You’ll learn and use Drobots’ engineering and design process to create your very own supervillain avatar and test it against the ongoing threat of other villains attempting to pilfer their thunder.

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(continued)

Prekindergarten - Grade 1

Instructors: Drobots staff

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 506

MathVenture Jr.

Help Matt the Magician become a mathematician! We’ll apply our new math skills to assist Matt as he confronts the obstacles of Math Island. These obstacles will require us to apply our learning to fractions, time, money, graphs, measurement, and more. Please note: if you have attended this program in a previous summer, some themes and activities may be repeated.

Instructor: A Grade Ahead Staff

Grades: 1-3

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 508

Amazing Animals

Calling all animal lovers! Each day during the week, we’ll explore a different class of animal including fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. Using dramatic play, art, science, math, and literacy experiences, we’ll become budding zoologists!

Instructors: Kelly Presson - Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 504

Any Time is Story Time

Everyone loves a good story! In this camp, we will develop an interest in reading and understanding of characters and story themes through wonderfully illustrated picture books, oral storytelling, daily crafts, and language arts activities. We’ll discoverthe stories that excite and share our own tales as well.

Instructor: Michelle F. Cornell - Drama Teacher & Storyteller

(continued)

Grades: PreK-K

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 502

Camp Jags (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Join us for Camp Jags, a classic summer camp experience with a Wellington twist! We’ll spend the week playing games, singing songs, learning through play, and more.

Instructor: Wellington Staffulty

A.M. CAMP

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 500

P.M. CAMP

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 501

Wellington Boys Basketball Camp

Perfect for beginner and intermediate players, we will cycle through drills led by current Wellington coaches and high school players. We’ll emphasize the fundamentals of basketball: defense, ball handling, passing, and shooting. We will play individual and team games to practice healthy competition.

Instructors: Artie Taylor – Wellington Head Boys Varsity Basketball coach, staff, and student athletes

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $190

Code: 507

WEEK 6 – JULY 17 - 21

Bringing Literature to Life

We will use our creativity and imagination to create characters and jump into scenes from our favorite stories. We will enjoy creative movement, speech, acting, and making crafts to use while acting out parts of the stories! Our goal is to bring literature to life!

(continued)

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Prekindergarten - Grade 1

Instructor: Columbus Children’s Theatre Staff

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 606

K’nex Super Mario Brothers

You’ll join Mario, Luigi, Toadstool, and Yoshi to create moving obstacles for our pesky characters to avoid using LEGO and K’nex motors. Create and take tunnels to secret levels that only you know about and then challenge your friends to try to beat your Bowser maze.

Instructor: DroBots Staff

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 608

Once Upon a Slime

If you love slime, this is for you! Each day we’ll create a new batch of slime that you can customize and take home. Did you know there are countless types of slime and many techniques for making slime? Soon you’ll be an expert.

Instructors: Cat Hiller - Wellington Early Childhood teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 607

5-4-3-2-1 Blast Off!

Let’s explore space! We will learn about the planets and solar system through stories and educational videos and make fun crafts to support space-themed pretend play. No moon boots necessary! (continued)

Instructors: Rebecca Shrader - Wellington Early Childhood teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 603

Camp Jags (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Join us for Camp Jags, a classic summer camp experience with a Wellington twist! We’ll spend the week playing games, singing songs, learning through play, and more.

Instructor: Wellington Staffulty

A.M. CAMP

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 600

P.M. CAMP

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140 Code: 601

Clay Play

Join us for a week of pinching, poking, and rolling clay as we learn the process of art making with clay through play. We will create pinch pots, leaf impressions, textured beads, and clay critters.

Instructors: Muriel Meray

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m..

Fee: $410 Code: 604

LEGO Engineering

Who doesn’t love building with LEGOs? We’ll explore, design, and create using LEGO and Duplo blocks to express our ideas. While designing your own LEGO masterpieces, you’ll strengthen your fine motor skills, engage in complex mathematical thinking, and problem-solve while collaborating with peers. Let’s build something amazing together.

Instructors: Tori Charbonneau - Wellington Early Childhood teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 602

Picture Book Party

We will learn about a new author each day and engage with a variety of topics. Themes from the picture books will be a springboard for deeper exploration, learning, and joy. Get ready for a wonderful week of reading fun.

Instructors: Kelly Presson - Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 605

WEEK 7 – JULY 24 - 28

Build it and Wreck it

Is there anything more fun than building structures out of LEGOs and K’nex, only to watch them all crumble down before your eyes? Using LEGO and K’nex, we’ll work together in small teams to build bridges, roads, and even snowmobiles! Once complete, we’ll test how much weight they can hold before crumbling down.

Instructors: DroBots Staff

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 707

Cooking Through Literature

Do you like to cook? We’ll explore the wonders of literature by creating kidfriendly recipes based on the daily readaloud. Each day you will create yummy recipes that you can recreate for your family at home.

Instructor: Kathy Yant - Wellington Early Childhood teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 704

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Prekindergarten - Grade 1

Little Illustrators - Making Art Based on Beloved Picture Books

Each day, students will enjoy a favorite story read aloud followed by an opportunity to make their own art based on the illustrator’s style. For example, we will read The Mixed Up Each day, we will enjoy a favorite story read aloud followed by an opportunity to make our own art based on the illustrator’s style. For example, we will read “The Mixed-Up Chameleon” by author and illustrator Eric Carle and use the technique of collage with painted pieces of paper to create our own masterpieces.

Instructors: Rebecca Shrader - Wellington Early Childhood teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 703

Camp Jags (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Join us for Camp Jags, a classic summer camp experience with a Wellington twist! We’ll spend the week playing games, singing songs, learning through play, and more.

Instructor: Wellington Staffulty

A.M. CAMP

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 700

P.M. CAMP

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 701

Friendship Rock

You’ve got a friend in... Wellington! We’ll spend time building powerful friendships throughout the week through enriching literature and fun bonding activities. We will discuss kindness and empathy, and celebrate our differences. The week will end with a special Friendship Ceremony!

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Instructor: Tori Charbonneau - Wellington Early Childhood teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 702

Going Green

With different activities every day, we’ll learn about reducing, reusing, and recycling. We will then put these lessons into practice with fun crafts, such as birdhouses and seed bombs.

Instructor: Emily Rush - Wellington Early Childhood learning guide

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 705

Jr. Coding

Immersed in STEM activities, you’ll learn the basics of coding and computer science, advancing through HTML, CS, and JS coding basics. You’ll collaborate with teammates to program robots to complete tasks, work with emojis as you dive into the Codemoji platform, and participate in offline coding activities and games.

Instructors: Codemoji Staff

Grades: 1-2

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $175

Code: 708

Stories and Songs on Stage

Join us for a week of exploring the world through drama and music. We will create stories full of songs, silliness, and much more while flexing our creativity and gaining confidence in expressing ourselves.

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Prekindergarten - Grade 1

We will work on costumes, programs, storytelling, and singing for a culminating performance for caregivers.

Instructor: Alyson Vigneron - Wellington

Early Childhood teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 706

Wilson Tennis Camp (AM Half Day)

In partnership with Wilson Tennis, as a young learner, you’ll practice tennis fundamentals and swing technique through drills and tennis games. Grouped by age and ability, you’ll experience a good mixture of learning and fun. You should bring a racquet, sunscreen, and a filled water bottle. 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: $225

Code: 709

Wilson Tennis Camp (PM Half Day)

Instructor: Jamie Scott - head women’s tennis coach at Denison University

Grades: 1-5

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $225

Code: 710

WEEK 8 – JULY 31 - AUGUST 4 Jurassic-Bot Adventure

Are you ready to time travel to a land of dinosaurs? You’ll design and guide your robotic dino-cart to seek shelter from KingRex. Working together in small teams, you’ll build motorized pulley systems, bridges, and specialized tools to successfully navigate the prehistoric landscape. So get ready to travel from your comfortable engineering room to a time when dinosaurs ruled.

Instructor: DroBots Staff

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 806

Learning with LEGO®

Are you just beginning to discover the fun of LEGOs? We will start with the basics and see where the building takes us. We will build independently, as a class, and in teams. LEGOs are great for counting, developing fine motor skills, and strengthening spatial planning. Plus they are just plain fun!

Instructors: Cat Hiller - Wellington Early Childhood teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 804

Art Adventures

Each day we will create and explore a variety of different materials including wood, cardboard, fabric, and foil to cut, paste, print, and paint our artworks.

Instructor: Muriel Meray

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 802

Camp Jags (AM Half Day)

Join us for Camp Jags, a classic summer camp experience with a Wellington twist! We’ll spend the week playing games, singing songs, learning through play, and more.

Instructor: Wellington Staffulty

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 800

Camp Jags (PM Half Day)

Join us for Camp Jags, a classic summer camp experience with a Wellington twist! We’ll spend the week playing games, singing songs, learning through play, and more.

Instructor: Wellington Staffulty

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 801

Diving Into Early Literacy

Dive into literacy by exploring the ocean. We will enjoy studying our favorite ocean animals through art and books. Fiction and nonfiction books will be paired with watercolors, oil pastels, fabric, and paper. This will be a fun adventure where goggles and bathing suits are not required.

Instructor: Jodi Porterfield - Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: PreK-K

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 805

Fine Motor Fun

We will explore a variety of materials and engage in sensory experiences all while strengthening our fine motor skills. Squishing Play-Doh, painting, building with LEGOs, cutting paper, and threading beads are all activities we’ll explore to build our hand muscles

Instructor: Kelly Presson - Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 803

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Grades 2-4

WEEK 1 – JUNE 12 - 16

Cooking and Crafting Around the World

Join us for a weeklong adventure as we make and taste different foods from around the world. Each day, students will focus on a different region of the world to discover, craft, cook, and taste the dish they have created. Students will work together to prepare many different recipes and even bring home a few to share.

Instructor: Justine Smith - Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 107

EZ Magic

Do you love learning and performing magic? We’ll have fun learning to be amazing magicians, performers, and presenters while practicing digital dexterity, coordination, visual perception, spatial relationships, critical thinking, creativity, public speaking skills, self-confidence, and imagination.

Instructor: Carroll Baker

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 109

Impressionist to Expressionist

You will explore drawing and painting through the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Expressionist periods. Drawing inspiration from Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Picasso, and more, we’ll use acrylic paints, oil pastels, and watercolors to create artwork in and outside Wellington. In creating our pieces, we’ll investigate important questions like how are 20thcentury art techniques applied today?

Instructor: Alex Loy - Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 108

Take a Trip to Japan

Take a trip to Japan! On this weeklong tour, students will discover some popular Japanese sites, learn to use chopsticks, create origami, learn some written language from all three alphabets, and count to ten in Japanese. Students will sample Japanese culture through crafts, music, movies, food, and more. Come learn basic Japanese vocabulary words while exploring different aspects of Japanese culture.

Instructor: Maria Cellino - Wellington Upper School teacher

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 114

Camp Build It

Design, build, test, and redesign in this hands-on camp! Each day, we’ll dig into a new kind of engineering as we examine how artists, architects, construction crews, and engineers build taller, faster, and stronger. As we work through the engineering design process, we’ll explore new building materials, tackle challenges, and get creative to solve real-world problems as a team.

Instructor: Sharon Sheridan - Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: 3-4

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 113

Camp Jags (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Join us for Camp Jags, a classic summer camp experience with a Wellington twist! We’ll spend the week playing games, singing songs, learning through play, and more.

Instructor: Wellington Staffulty

A.M. CAMP

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

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P.M. CAMP

Grades: 2-4

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 111

Fencing For Fun

You’ll be introduced to the Olympic sport of fencing. We will play a variety of games to enhance physical and mental skills, we will learn and practice good fencing technique and sportsmanship while having fun. All equipment is provided.

Instructor: Isabel Alvarez - Profencing L.L.C.

Grades: 3-8

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $220

Code: 115

Crafting with a Cricut Machine Basics

We will learn how to use the Cricut machine through a variety of fun craft projects.

Instructor: Kimberly Barr - Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: 3-4

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 112

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Grades 2-4

WEEK 2 – JUNE 20 - 23 (4 DAYS) Drone Escape and Rescue

Want to learn how drones are used in emergency response situations? You will participate in fun, yet realistic role-playing missions where you’ll work to outsmart and out-maneuver the opposing team. We’ll also play games like 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: $410

Code: 212

LEGO and K’nex Theme Parks

Instructors: DroBots Staff

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 206

LEGO Robot Building and Coding Camp

We will explore the exciting world of robotics by engineering and programming LEGO robots to solve problems before going head-to-head against other robots in exciting and educational engineering competitions such as epic Battlebot competitions. No experience necessary. Ready, set, LEGO!

Option to purchase the Arduino LEGO Robot that the student builds: $125 (robot set to work with remote control)

Instructors: Robot Academy Staff

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $336

Code: 207

Math Fun

We’ll learn strategies to help build and strengthen elementary math concepts. Math board games will give us a deep, intuitive sense of important skills like number sense, shapes, size, arithmetic, logic, and much more.

Instructors: Yolanda Johnson - Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $224

Code: 211

Time Traveler Tales

Using historical analysis and writing skills, we’ll weave through time, diving into different cultures, landmarks, and historical events. At each stop, we will learn about one new writing style, using it to enrich our experience of a historical topic. Interactive games, group activities, and crafts enhance our journeys.

Instructors: A Grade Ahead Staff

Grades: 4-6

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 215

Camp Jags (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Join us for Camp Jags, a classic summer camp experience with a Wellington twist! We’ll spend the week playing games, singing songs, learning through play, and more.

Instructor: Wellington Staffulty

A.M. CAMP

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 209

P.M. CAMP

Grades: 2-4

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 210

Creating Puppets with Literacy

Raise your hand if you love making stories come to life with art! We’ll engage in shared, partner, and whole group reading to make fluency practice fun. We’ll take a closer look at some favorite folktales, create puppets, and perform a puppet show for others to enjoy..

Instructor: Jodi Porterfield - Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: 2-3

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $112

Code: 208

Graphic Novel Camp

From “Amulet” and “HiLo” to “Dog Man” and “Click,” we will explore graphic novels and characters. We’ll share our favorites and then create our very own short graphic novel..

Instructor: Maria Cellino - Wellington Upper School teacher

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $112

Code: 213

Origami: The Art of Paper Folding

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 Upper School teacher

Grades: 3-5

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $112

Code: 214

WEEK 3 – JUNE 27 - JULY 1

Exploring Other Cultures Through Art

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Grades 2-4

behind these artworks and have a go at making one of our very own!

Instructors: Rebecca Shrader - Wellington Early Childhood teacher

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 309

LEGO® Masters

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 as we develop original designs and bring them to life.

Instructors: Katie Ehlers - Wellington Early Childhood learning guide

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 310

LEGO® Stem Avengers

Instructors: Drobots staff

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 308

Medieval Robot Battles

We’re traveling back in time to the Medieval Ages, and we’re taking robots with us! We’ll compete in exciting tournaments using app-enabled robots that can be free-driven, programmed, and fabricated. You’ll create your own unique renaissance masks, equip your robots with shields and battle artillery, and design the Instructors: Drobots staff

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Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 315

Camp Jags (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Join us for Camp Jags, a classic summer camp experience with a Wellington twist! We’ll spend the week playing games, singing songs, learning through play, and more.

Instructor: Wellington Staffulty

A.M. CAMP

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 312

P.M. CAMP

Grades: 2-4

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 313

Code It

Do you love navigating how things work on a computer? You’ll enjoy learning all things related to coding and the web while building problem-solving and creative thinking skills. Using emojis to represent HTML text, you’ll 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: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $175

Code: 314

Design Challenge

We’ll stretch our imaginations throughout the week by building mini design challenges using the engineering design process. How many pennies will your straw raft hold? Can you figure out how to “walk” through one piece of paper? We’ll use our critical thinking skills to design and create!

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Instructor: Maria Cellino - Wellington Upper School teacher

Grades: 3-5

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 316

Fencing For Fun

Instructor: Isabel Alvarez - Profencing L.L.C.

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $220

Code: 512

Wellington Boys Basketball Camp

Instructor: Artie Taylor – Wellington Head Boys Varsity Basketball coach, staff, and student athletes

Grades: 3-6

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $190

Code: 317

WEEK 4 – JULY 3 - 7

No Camps

WEEK 5 – JULY 10 - 14

Game On

Are you a video game wizard? Take your skills and understanding to the next level by designing your own mini-games and screen animations. We’ll teach you how to bring video game components to life and develop unique design concepts.

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Grades 2-4

Instructor: Codemoji Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $350

Code: 514

Gru’s Robotic Minion Mania

Instructor: DroBots Staff

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 506

MathVenture Jr.

Instructor: A Grade Ahead Staff

Grades: 1-3

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 508

Medieval Mystery Playhouse

Hear ye, hear ye! We are seeking commoners, nobles, knights, and princesses to help solve a crisis in the royal kingdom: the castle folk are beside themselves with worry when the dragon slayer goes missing. You’ll be called upon to inspire, imagine, and create a whole lot of medieval fun.

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Instructor: Columbus Children’s Theatre

Staff

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 511

Painting Five Ways

You don’t always have to use a paintbrush to make beautiful art. In this camp, we will explore the many methods of painting together, including painting with feathers, pine needles, straws, bubble wands, and more. Let’s explore the many ways of painting together!.

Instructor: Rebecca Shrader - Wellington

Early Childhood teacher

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 509

Ultimate Drone Obstacle Challenge

We welcome novice and experienced drone enthusiasts to this action-packed week full of teamwork, learning, and fun as we enjoy one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, drone obstacle course racing! As we advance through various skill challenges and exercises, we’ll learn basic safety skills and the history of drone racing as a sport. Utilize your creative mind to design obstacle layouts in preparation for our final competition.

Instructor: DroBots Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 515

Camp Jags (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Join us for Camp Jags, a classic summer camp experience with a Wellington twist! We’ll spend the week playing games, singing songs, learning through play, and more.

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Instructor: Wellington Staffulty

A.M. CAMP

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 512

P.M. CAMP

Grades: 2-4

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 513

Going Green

With different activities every day, we’ll learn about reducing, reusing, and recycling. We will then put these lessons into practice with fun crafts, such as birdhouses and seed bombs!

Instructor: Emily Rush - Wellington Early Childhood learning guide

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 510

Wellington Boys Basketball Camp

Instructors: Artie Taylor – Wellington Head Boys Varsity Basketball coach, staff, and student athletes

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $190

Code: 507

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WEEK 6 – JULY 17 - 21

Bringing Literature to Life

Instructor: Columbus Children’s Theatre Staff

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 606

Chess Masters

Instructors: Kyle Jones

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 611

Code It

Instructors: Codemoji Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $350

Code: 615

Come Dance Around the Fairy Ring

Join us as we explore the fairy lore of many cultures and discover the rich variety and unique ways of these magical beings! Each day we will develop our understanding through creative drama, movement, and by creating our own fairy characters.

Instructors: Michelle F. Cornell - drama teacher & storyteller

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 609

K’nex Super Mario Brothers

Instructor: DroBots Staff

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 608

MathVenture

Matt the Magician needs your help preparing to compete in a math competition. Using your math skills, from PEMDAS, decimals, and fractions to the metric system and more, you will compete individually and in groups. Please note: if you have attended this program in a previous summer, some themes and activities may be repeated.

Instructor: A Grade Ahead Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 614

StemQuest: Robot X Games

Want to make robots compete in BMX Big Air, Stadium Super Trucks, Street Luge, Snowmobile Freestyle, and Moto X Quarter Pipe? We’ll also invent new events, building and shaping our own race tracks, obstacle courses, and barricades. Come ready to earn your team’s right to the podium during friendly competition in a creative problem-solving environment.

Instructor: DroBots Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 616

Camp Jags (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Join us for Camp Jags, a classic summer camp experience with a Wellington twist! We’ll spend the week playing games, singing songs, learning through play, and more.

Instructor: Wellington Staffulty

A.M. CAMP

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 612

P.M. CAMP

Grades: 2-4

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 613

Food Matters in Your Garden

Instructors: Local Matters Staff

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m..

Fee: $170

Code: 610

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WEEK 7 – JULY 24 - 28

Build it and Wreck it

Is there anything more fun than building structures out of LEGOs and K’nex, only to watch them all crumble down before your eyes? Using LEGO and K’nex, we’ll work together in small teams to build bridges, roads, castles, swings, and even snowmobiles! Once complete, we’ll test how much weight they can hold before crumbling down.

Instructors: DroBots Staff

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 707

Drone Racing Grand Prix

The checkered flag is out! We’re taking a trip around the world to discover, build, and race the best drone courses of all time! Get ready to participate in heat trials at the Budapest Grand Raceway, race around obstacle courses through the treacherous tops of the Himalayas, and build your own (continued)

world-record challenge courses for other competitors to beat.

Instructors: DroBots Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 717

LEGO Masters

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 testing our builds and completing challenges.

Instructors: Cat Hiller - Wellington Early Childhood teacher

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 714

A Magical Adventure at Hogwarts

Join us for a theatre arts camp that will thrill young actors and fans of the Harry Potter novels. We will rehearse and perform a script for a culminating performance, all while playing our favorite characters, building scenery and props, and practicing acting skills and stage craft along the way.

Instructors: Michelle F. Cornell - drama teacher & storyteller

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 718

Camp Jags (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Join us for Camp Jags, a classic summer camp experience with a Wellington twist! We’ll spend the week playing games, singing songs, learning through play, and more.

Instructor: Wellington Staffulty

A.M. CAMP

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140 Code: 711

P.M. CAMP

Grades: 2-4

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140 Code: 712

Discover Your Superpower

Through dance, live music, and performance, we will learn just what makes each of us unique and special. We will learn a prechoreographed dance of athletic, joy-filled movement, create a superpower dance as a group, and perform what we learn at week’s end. Mindfulness exercises and stressrelieving strategies will also be incorporated.

Instructor: Momentum Staff

Grades: 2-4

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $180

Code: 716

Guitar for Beginners

You’ll learn guitar basics so you can start playing right away! After practicing excerpts from pop songs, we’ll play together. We’ll also explore the basics of music notation, the different types of guitars, and the styles of famous musicians. .

Please bring your own guitar - guitars are not provided.

Instructor: Alex Schrock

Grades: 2-4

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $170

Code: 713

Jr. Coding

Instructors: Codemoji Staff

Grades: 1-2

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $175

Code: 708

Wilson Tennis Camp (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Instructor: Jamie Scott - head women’s tennis coach at Denison University

A.M. CAMP

Grades: 1-5

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $225

Code: 709

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Grades 2-4

P.M. CAMP

Grades: 1-5

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $225

Code: 710

WEEK 8 – JULY 31 - AUGUST 4

Becoming an Author

Are you a book lover or a budding author?

Just us as we explore a variety of authors and book genres and learn how to write like published authors. We’ll 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: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 809

Eco-Explorers

You will explore different ecosystems and how animals behave and interact with one another. Project-based activities make biology fun and understandable. Please note: if you have attended this program in a previous summer, some themes and activities may be repeated.

Instructor: A Grade Ahead Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 812

Game On

Instructor: Codemoji Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $350

Code: 813

Jurassic-Bot Adventure

Instructor: DroBots Staff

Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410 Code: 806

Ready, Set, Let’s Make Art!

Join us as we will actively immerse ourselves in creating action-packed pieces of art using everyday items such as water balloons full of paint, salad spinners, flyswatters, and squirt guns! We will make both individual pieces and collaborative works.

Instructor: Yolanda Johnson - Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 808

StemQuest: Star Wars Empire vs. Rebellion

Using custom-built podracers, foam ball blasters, and rolling droid drones, we’ll split into two separate groups – the Empire and Rebellion. Our ultimate goal is to use our minds and 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.

Instructor: DroBots Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 814

Camp Jags (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Join us for Camp Jags, a classic summer camp experience with a Wellington twist! We’ll spend the week playing games, singing songs, learning through play, and more.

Instructor: Wellington Staffulty

A.M. CAMP

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 810

P.M. CAMP

Grades: 2-4

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 811

Clay Explorers Travel Under the Sea

Do you love clay and using your hands? We will explore life underwater and capture our findings in clay..

Instructor: Jaime Bennati - Wellington Upper School teacher

Grades: 2-4

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 815

Tennis Camp with the Wellington Girls Varsity Team

Join us for a fun week of tennis as we work on basic technique, footwork, and skills. We will play fun games that will help beginner- to intermediate-level players learn more about tennis in a lively environment. We hope to inspire students to explore their passion for tennis, a lifelong sport.

Instructor: Simon Leadston - Wellington MIddle School teacher, Caliope Milicki, & Simrin Ruesegger

Grades: 2-4

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 807

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Programs for Grades 5-8

Grades 5-8

WEEK 1 – JUNE 12 - 16 Day Trekkers: Art, Nature, and Physical Activity

We will visit a variety of State and Metro parks including Prairie Oaks, Highbanks, Alum Creek State Park, and more. Bring your water and hiking shoes, and your adventurous spirit to learn about artists who use natural materials to create art. You should bring sack lunches and a water bottle each day.

Note: 8:30 a.m. arrival for a 9:00 a.m. departure.

Instructor: Jayne Young and Becky Fuller

- Wellington Middle and retired Lower School teachers

Grades: 5-8

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $400

Code: 117

Emerging Artist

We will explore various art forms and paint, pour, sew, and mod podge our hearts out to create original pieces. From watercolor to collage, sewing to acrylic pour, we will enjoy the art process while learning about famous artists.

Instructor: Cat Hiller - Wellington Early childhood teacher

Grades: 5-8

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 116

Take a Trip to Japan

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Instructor: Maria Cellino - Wellington Upper School teacher

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 114

Fencing For Fun

Instructor: Isabel Alvarez - Profencing L.L.C.

Grades: 3-8

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $220 Code: 115

Crafting with a Cricut Machine Basics

We will learn how to use the Cricut machine through a variety of fun craft projects.

Instructor: Kimberly Barr - Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: 3-4

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140 Code: 112

WEEK 2 – JUNE 20 - 23 (4 DAYS)

Best of Broadway

Adventure with us from the streets of “In the Heights” all the way down to Annie’s orphanage on the Lower East Side. You’ll dance like Sharks and Jets, play tricks on Miss Hannigan, and explore the best of Broadway! Using theater activities and improv, you’ll develop your own mini-plays using the classics as a springboard.

Instructors: Columbus Children’s Theatre Staff

Grades: 5-8

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $272

Code: 216

Drone Escape and Rescue

Instructors: DroBots Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 212

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Time Traveler Tales

Using historical analysis and writing skills, we’ll weave through time, diving into different cultures, and historical events. At each stop, we will learn about one new writing style, using it to enrich our experience of a historical topic. Interactive games, group activities, and crafts enhance our journeys.

Instructors: A Grade Ahead Staff

Grades: 4-6

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 215

Graphic Novel Camp

From “Amulet”, “HiLo” to “Dog Man”, and “Click,” we will explore graphic novels and characters. We’ll share our favorites and then create our very own short graphic novel..

Instructor: Maria Cellino - Wellington Upper School teacher

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $112

Code: 213

Origami: The Art of Paper Folding

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 Upper School teacher

Grades: 3-5

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $112

Code: 214

WEEK 3 – JUNE 26 - 30

Camp Architecture and Design

We will explore the world of architecture and design (architecture, landscape architecture, city/regional planning, interior design, retail design, industrial design, etc.) through numerous hands-on activities. Throughout the week, we will enhance our STEM knowledge, develop creative ideas and leadership and team-building (continued)

skills, and plant the seeds for a life-long appreciation of architecture and design.

Instructors: Tameka Sims

Grades: 5-8

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 319

People, Places, and Things

We’ll practice our drawing and painting skills to create art. We will use a variety of mediums to investigate different subject matters.

Instructors: Sue Kay - Wellington Middle School teacher

Grades: 5-8

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 320

Medieval Robot Battles

Instructors: Drobots staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 315

Street Magic

Do you love learning and performing magic? Do you want to learn street magic like David Blaine and Criss Angel? We’ll have fun learning to be amazing magicians, performers, and presenters while practicing digital dexterity, coordination, visual perception, spatial relationships, critical thinking, creativity, public speaking skills, self-confidence, and imagination.

Instructors: Caroll Baker

Grades: 5-8

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 318

Code It

Instructor: Codemoji Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $175

Code: 314

Design Challenge

Instructor: Maria Cellino - Wellington Upper School teacher

Grades: 3-5

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 316

Wellington Boys Basketball Camp

Instructor: Artie Taylor – Wellington Head Boys Varsity Basketball coach, staff, and student athletes

Grades: 3-6

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $190

Code: 317

WEEK 4 – JULY 3 - 7

No Camps

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Grades 5-8

WEEK 5 – JULY 10 - 14 Game On

Instructor: Codemoji Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $350

Code: 514

Game LEGO Robot Building, Coding and 3D Printing Engineering Camp

Using LEGO robotics and 3D printers, you’ll design and build custom inventions. Once complete, you’ll present to a Shark Tank panel (like on the tv show)! You’ll explore the exciting world of robotics and develop programming, engineering, collaboration, problem-solving, data analysis, 3D modeling, and critical thinking skills. At the end, you’ll have your own trophy to show how much you’ve learned.

Option to purchase the Arduino LEGO Robot that the student builds: $125 (robot set to work with remote control)

Instructor: Robot Academy Staff

Grades: 5-8

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $420

Code: 517

Ultimate Drone Obstacle Challenge

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Instructor: DroBots Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 515

Crochet for Beginners

You’ll be introduced to the basics of crocheting. As we create our own projects, you will become familiar with the materials and tools of crochet, as well as the basic stitches and skills that comprise the foundation of all crochet projects.

Instructor: Jordan McMullin - Wellington Upper School teacher

Grades: 5-8

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 516

WEEK 6 – JULY 17 - 21 Code It

Instructors: Codemoji Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $350

Code: 615

MathVenture

Instructor: A Grade Ahead Staff (continued)

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 614

StemQuest: Robot X Games

Instructor: DroBots Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 616

Triple Threat

Are you a singer that needs to develop your acting skills, a dancer who wants to learn to sing, or an actor that wants to be a stronger dancer? Each day we will focus on sharpening your acting, vocal technique, and dance fundamental skills so you can be a balanced performer. Fill in the gaps and hone your strengths to become the best artist you can be.

Instructor: Columbus Children’s Theatre Staff

Grades: 5-8

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 618

Creative Writing

Let your imagination soar as you develop stories to share. We’ll explore how effective writers create characters, describe settings, and develop plots to capture the interest of their readers. Together, we’ll create a strong community of writers.

Instructor: Greg Davis - Wellington Middle School Staff

Grades: 7-8

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 617

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WEEK 7 – JULY 24 - 28

Drone Racing Grand Prix

Instructors: DroBots Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 717

A Magical Adventure at Hogwarts

Instructors: Michelle F. Cornell - drama teacher & storyteller

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 718

Songwriters Workshop

We’ll explore the art of songwriting by taking a look at some of the masters of the craft (Lennon/McCartney, Prince, Swift). Inspired by the freedom of summer and our own song libraries, we’ll then begin to write and ultimately perform original compositions. Though learning to sing/play your favorite songs is fun, why not write your own?

Instructors: Drew Eberly - Wellington Upper School Staff

Grades: 5-8

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 719

Exploring Digital Art

You’ll create a range of digital artworks using the application Procreate on the iPad. We will discover how to transform simple images into dramatic digital illustrations using unique brushes, animations, and effects. This program is for beginners and those with some digital drawing experience.

Instructor: Shannon Smith - Wellington Upper School Staff

Grades: 5-8

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 721

Food Matters in Your Garden

Instructor: Local Matters Staff

Grades: 5-8

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $170

Code: 720

Wilson Tennis Camp (A.M. & P.M. Half Day)

Instructor: Jamie Scott - head womens tennis coach at Denison University

A.M. CAMP

Grades: 1-5

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $225

Code: 709

P.M. CAMP

Grades: 1-5

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $225

Code: 710

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WEEK 8 – JULY 31 - AUGUST 4

Chess Masters

Instructor: Kyle Jones

Grades: 5-8

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 816

Eco-Explorers

Instructor: A Grade Ahead Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 812

Game On

Instructor: Codemoji Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $350

Code: 813

Remarkable Myth and Awesome Gods

Join us as we explore myths, gods, and goddesses from many cultures through drama, arts, and crafts. We’ll end the week by creating a god or goddess of our own, complete with a background story and spectacular powers!

Instructor: Michelle F. Cornell - drama teacher & storyteller

Grades: 5-8

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 817

StemQuest: Star Wars Empire vs. Rebellion

Instructor: DroBots Staff

Grades: 3-5

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $410

Code: 814

Guitar for Beginners

Instructor: Alex Schrock

Grades: 5-8

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $170

Code: 815

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Programs

for Grades 9-12

Academic for-credit programs and workshops are offered in the 2022 Wellington Summer Program for a fee. Students earn 1/3 credit (the equivalent of one trimester) for each completed academic for-credit program. No credit is awarded for workshops. Programs are subject to cancellation based on enrollment.

Grades 9-12

WEEK 1 – JUNE 12 - 16

Art Portfolio Development Workshop

We’ll prepare portfolios for college applications and supplements by studying sample portfolios, speaking to college representatives, and creating pieces to include in our portfolios.

Instructor: Jaime Bennati – Wellington Upper School art teacher

Grades: 10-12

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 118

WEEK 2 – JUNE 20 - 23 (4 DAYS)

No Camps

WEEK 3 – JUNE 26 - 30

Crochet for Beginners

Instructor: Jordan McMullin – Wellington Upper School staff

Grades: 9-12

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140 Code: 321

WEEK 4 – JULY 3 - 7

No Camps

WEEK 5 – JULY 10 - 14

Community Mural Arts

In this for-credit program, we’ll learn about the rich history of community arts, specifically street art and murals. In teams, we’ll create murals on campus for specifically designed spaces learning the design process, planning, and execution from start to finish.

Note: 2 week class (July 10-14 & July 1721) and for credit.

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Grades: 9-12

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $500

Code: 900

Incoming 9th Grade Boot Camp

Want to make your transition from middle school to upper school easier? We’ll address executive function skills like work organization, time management, impulse control, flexibility, and perseverance. We’ll also review preparatory math and science concepts.

Instructor: Alyson Lee – Wellington Upper School staff

Grades: 9

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 518

WEEK 6 – JULY 17 - 21

Incoming 9th Grade Boot Camp

Instructor: Alyson Lee – Wellington Upper School staff

Grades: 9

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 619

WEEK 7 – JULY 24 - 28

Blow the Whistle! Become an Interscholastic Athletics Official

You’ll learn the introductory skills and concepts needed to become an interscholastic athletics official. We’ll discuss officiating basics, the science behind good officiating, the art of officiating, and how these skills can become a satisfying vocation. At the end, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for and (continued)

receive an Officiating Permit through the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

Instructor: Alex Loy – Wellington Lower School teacher

Grades: 10-12

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $280

Code: 722

WEEK 8 – JULY 31 - AUGUST

4 The Actor’s Process

You’ll use improvisation exercises and monologues to awaken your creative voice, overcome inhibitions, build confidence, and hone your performing abilities. Together we’ll explore the technical aspects of theater and gain a basic understanding of lighting, blocking, and direction. At the end, you’ll perform in an original work written by you and your peers.

Instructor: Columbus Children’s Theatre Staff

Grades: 9-12

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $340

Code: 818

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Athletic Camps

Athletic Camps

WEEK 1 – JUNE 12 - 16

Soccer Classic/Premier Session

In Soccer Shots Classic, we’ll utilize creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. In Soccer Shots Premier, we’ll focus on individual skill, fitness, and sportsmanship, challenging you through fun games and team interaction.

Instructor: Soccer Shots Staff

Grades: PreK-1

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $170

Code: 104

WEEK 3 – JUNE 26 - 30

Wellington Boys Basketball Camp

Instructor: Artie Taylor – Wellington Head Boys Varsity Basketball coach, staff, and student athletes

Grades: 3-6

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $190

Code: 317

WEEK 5 – JULY 10 - 14

Wellington Boys Basketball Camp

Instructors: Artie Taylor - Wellington Head Boys Varsity Basketball coach, staff, and student athletes.

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Grades: K-2

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $190

Code: 507

WEEK 7 – JULY 24 - 28

Wilson Tennis Camp (AM Half Day)

Instructor: Jamie Scott - head women’s tennis coach at Denison University

Grades: 1-5

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $225

Code: 709

Wilson Tennis Camp (PM Half Day)

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tennis games. Grouped by age and ability, you’ll experience a good mixture of learning and fun. You should bring a racquet, sunscreen, and a filled water bottle. 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: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $225

Code: 710

WEEK 8 – JULY 31 - AUGUST 4

Tennis Camp with the Wellington Girls Varsity Team

Instructor: Simon Leadston - Wellington Middle School teacher, Caliope Milicki, & Simrin Ruesegger

Grades: 2-4

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee: $140

Code: 807

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The Wellington School 3650 Reed Road Columbus, Ohio 43220

Summer office phone: 614-324-8882

Email: summer@wellington.org