Summer at Tower Hill 2023

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CAMPS AT A GLANCE

AT A GLANCE

Day Camp

CAMPER CLASSROOMS

GREEN GROUP - AGES 3-4 (TOWER TOTS-PRE-K)

YELLOW GROUP - AGES 5-6 (KINDERGARTEN AND RISING FIRST GRADERS)

BLUE GROUP - AGES 7-12 (RISING SECOND GRADERS-GRADE 4)

RATES

Full Day (8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.)......................................

Half Day AM (8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.)...........................

Half Day PM (12-3 p.m.).........................................

Before Care (7:30-8:30 a.m.)................................... $60 / per child

After Care (3-5:30 p.m.)......................................... $85 / per child

JULY 5-7 (3-Day Week)

Full Day (8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.)....................................

Half Day AM (8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.)........................... $190

Half Day PM (12-3 p.m.).........................................

Before Care (7:30-8:30 a.m.)................................... $36 / per child

After Care (3-5:30 p.m.).......................................... $50 / per child

A DAY AT TOWER HILL

Before Care Drop Off Morning Gathering

Movement - workouts, yoga, games, (waterplay Tues. & Thurs. for Green Group)

Theme Activity/Trips/Special Guest

Snack (daily snack and drink provided)

Theme Activity

Lunch/Outdoor Play

Artistic Activity and Rest Time (Green Group)

Theme Activity

Movement - swimming* (Yellow Group Mon. & Wed., Blue Group Tues. & Thurs.

Pick Up After Care

Yellow and Blue Groups attend field trips and go swimming at Windybush Pool. Green group does specialized theme activities and has special guests in lieu of field trips. Day Camp thematic curriculum takes place in the morning. Green group campers must be potty trained.

Lunches: Full day campers (including AM Day Camp) can pack a healthy *peanut free lunch each day. We will not be refrigerating lunches so be sure to include an ice pack. A snack and drink will be provided by Tower Hill each day. Please send in your camper with a water bottle full of water as well.

PROGRAMS

NEW - Swimming two times each week and bowling!

I WANT TO OWN A RESTAURANT | JUNE 12-16

Have you ever wanted to own and operate your own restaurant or wonder what it takes to run one? This week is all about creating your very own place. We will dive into the day-to-day activities that make a restaurant successful; design a logo and delicious menus. We will taste test recipes and make a final product that we can sell at the end of the week. Plus, restaurant themed crafts and activities will be completed throughout the week that highlight your very own restaurant.

Field Trip: La Pizzeria Metro

LIVE ON STAGE - FILL YOUR BUCKET | JUNE 19-23

Join us on stage for a production of “Have You Filled Your Bucket Today?” Calling all actors and actresses to bring this well loved children’s book to life! This entertaining production will capture your heart and fill your bucket. Campers will learn songs and dances, teaching them the importance of filling their own bucket and others. Practices and set design production held each day.

Special Guest: Mrs. Gibson

GREAT OUTDOORS | JUNE 26-30

You are invited to a week of celebrating the Great Outdoors! Children will visit the Tower Hill Outdoor Classroom each day, engaging in creative exploration of plants and wildlife. Make natural art with rocks and pebbles like leaping lizards! Design and build a water wall with recycled bottles and even make a terrarium with plants to bring home. During the week we will also visit Delaware Horticulture Center and Longwood Gardens.

Field Trip: Delaware Horticulture Center, Longwood Gardens

Special Guest: Nancy Tate Lower School Science Teacher

HERE COMES THE SUN! | JULY 5-7

This short week is all about fun in the sun. Children will prepare and train to participate in our very own Summer of Fun in the Sun Olympic Games. We will create our teams, decorate our halls, design our medals and fashion our tee shirts to wear on the last day for the opening ceremony. Held on our field, we will play and compete in a variety of invigorating games that test all skill levels. There will be something for everyone–whether it’s on the cheer team squad creating dance routines to inspire our athletes or on the field competing for a medal.

THE ART LAB | JULY 10-14

Take an art walk with us. This week we will travel to the Delaware Art Museum to discover how art comes to life. Many of our art themed activities will focus on various artists and celebrated children’s literature such as “The Dot.” Children will learn about Jackson Pollock and his unique style of drip painting. Dip your paintbrush in a little pot of paint with those at Painting with a Twist and discover your artistic ability.

Field Trip: Delaware Art Museum

In House Field Trip: Painting with a Twist

BAKER’S WORKSHOP | JULY 17-21

Delve into the world of baking during The Baker’s Workshop! Mix up a batch of cupcakes for our Cupcake Wars competition. Bake a mini apple pie using a special apple peeler and slicer. Learn the skill of icing and decorating a cake during our field trip to Nothing Bundt Cakes. Delight in a week of baking, sweets and treats.

Field Trip: Nothing Bundt Cakes

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE | JULY 24-28

Ready for a dose of healthy living? This week campers will actively engage in yoga, exercise and outdoor fitness and games. Buff City Soap will be making a special appearance to teach us how to make bath bombs to pamper our bodies. Yoga to nurture our souls, meditation to soothe our minds. This is a week to learn the balance between healthy living and relaxation!

In House Field Trip: Buff City Soap

THE TINKER SHOP | JULY 31-AUG. 4

Does your child like to tinker around? Tinker with everything from an old computer to clay? The Tinker Shop is a time of playful exploration of all different things–clay, candy, circuits, Legos, wood and old machinery. Use your imagination and inner-engineer brain to make your ideas a reality when you take apart something old and build something new!

Field Trip: Delaware Children's Museum

Join us for one of our expertly crafted bundles this summer, designed especially for creative kids! Each has been planned to complement the other!

Price:$415 per program unless noted otherwise

*Grades refer to the grade children will be entering in fall 2023

*Extended Care available. See page 1 for information under Day Camp Rates.

Unless noted, all registrations are at TOWERHILL.ORG/SUMMER

Camp Bundles BUNDLES

AM GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY | PM CLASSIC FUN!

Girls’ Field Hockey | Delaware Sharks

June 12-16, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 1-4

Focus on building the fundamental skills for the Lower School player, whether she is new to the sport or is looking to develop her skills for future competition. Emphasis on basic stick skills, defensive techniques and teamwork. Players will also participate in small games and scrimmages. Coached by Delaware Sharks and Episcopal Academy Coach Paul Zelenak. Required equipment: shin guards, mouthguard, stick. Some loaner sticks are available.

Classic Fun! | Taylor Brennan

June 12-16, 12-3 p.m. Grades 1-4

Do you remember summertime fun with classic indoor and outdoor games and crafts? Join us for a week of old school scavenger hunts, games, arts and crafts and much, much more! This week will be packed with activities that all will enjoy after a morning of athletic rigor!

AM CHINESE FUN | PM GOOD EGGS AND SMART COOKIES

Fun Chinese | Cici Cai

June 12-16, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades K-1

Description: Fun Chinese Camp offers a fun experience for your children to explore the Chinese language and culture through music, movement, games and other interactive activities in an immersive language classroom. Whether your child is a beginner or advanced student of the Chinese language, our summer camp will help them gain confidence and progress in their conversational Chinese and literacy through dynamic interactions with teachers and peers.

Good Eggs and Smart Cookies | Francesca Pabon

June 12-16, 12-3 p.m. Grades K-1

Calling All Smart Cookies and Good Eggs! Join us for a week long celebration of reading books by the author Jory John. Each day, we will discover a new character and follow along in their adventures. Activities that accompany each book will be designed around the character and themes for the day including crafts and snacks! Come enjoy the happenings of “The Good Egg,” “The Smart Cookie,” and more!

AM GOOD EGGS AND SMART COOKIES | PM CHINESE FUN

Good Eggs and Smart Cookies | Francesca Pabon

June 12-16, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 2-4

Calling All Smart Cookies and Good Eggs! Join us for a week long celebration of reading books by the author Jory John. Each day, we will discover a new character and follow along in their adventures. Activities that accompany each book will be designed around the character and themes for the day including crafts and snacks! Come enjoy the happenings of “The Good Egg,” “The Smart Cookie,” and more!

Fun Chinese | Cici Cai

June 12-16, 12-3-p.m. Grades 2-4

Fun Chinese Camp offers a fun experience for your children to explore the Chinese language and culture through music, movement, games and other interactive activities in an immersive language classroom. Whether your child is a beginner or advanced student of the Chinese language, our summer camp will help them gain confidence and progress in their conversational Chinese and literacy through dynamic interactions with teachers and peers.

AM BASKETBALL MATH | PM BOOKS FOR COOKS

Basketball Math | Melinda Martin

June 19-23, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 3-5

In this action packed camp, we’ll be estimating, dribbling, passing, shooting, calculating, graphing and much more! Students will have the opportunity to practice basketball fundamentals, while also putting pencil to paper to sharpen their mathematical minds! Books for Cooks | Taylor Brennan

June 19-23, 12-3 p.m. Grades 3-5

What do you get when you combine a love of books and a love of cooking? One happy kid! This week Cooking’s Cool presents Books for Cooks, a summer camp that combines children’s literature with the fun and deliciousness of food. Together we will explore children’s classics such as Adam Rubin’s “Dragons Love Tacos” and then make tiny tacos and Laura Numeroff’s “If You Give a Pig a Pancake” and make lemon blueberry pancakes. This camp offers a hands-on experience where chefs gain confidence in the kitchen creating delicious dishes, learning about kitchen safety, baking and the fun of food!

AM SCIENCE OF NATURAL DISASTERS | PM POKEMON

Science of Natural Disasters | Nancy Tate

June 19-23, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 2-5

We will use STEM and STEAM activities to dive into volcanoes, hurricanes, floods, oil spills and more. Students will learn the causes of natural disasters and work together to design buildings, bridges and roadbeds that will survive earthquakes and hurricanes, create model volcanoes and create barriers for lava.

Pokemon | Anna Elliott

June 19-23, 12-3 p.m. Grades 2-5

Take me on a journey to all things Pokemon! In this week’s camp, we make scientific connections with Pokemon, exploring the similarities between Pokemon and real world animals, as well as connections between the animal classification system and the Pokemon types. In addition we will sing Pokemon theme song karaoke, share our favorite cards and play various Pokemon games. This camp will be a mix of science, fandom and fun!

AM THE WOODEN DOLL HOUSE | PM FAIRY SCHOOL - $460

The Wooden Dollhouse | Francesca Pabon

June 19-23, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 1-4

Dollhouses have always been one of the most imaginative toys any child could play with to create lasting childhood memories. What if you could build, design and play with your very own custom dollhouse? Join us to paint and decorate your very own dollhouse!

Fairy School | Francesca Pabon

June 19-23, 12-3 p.m. Grades 1-4

Learn about fun mythical creatures, create your own gardens and be immersed in fairy school! This delightful week will be filled with magic and sprinkled with fairy dust. Join us for an enchanted week filled with fairy tales, fairy gardens and more!

AM GIRLS LACROSSE | PM CLASSIC FUN!

Girls Lacrosse | Casey Yuros and Lindsay Acevedo

June 26-30, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 1-4

Focus on building the fundamental skills for the Lower School player, whether she is new to the sport or is looking to develop her skills for future competition. Emphasis on basic stick skills, defensive techniques and teamwork. Players will also participate in small games and scrimmages.

Classic Fun! | TBD

June 26-30, 12-3 p.m. Grades 1-4

Do you remember summertime fun with classic indoor and outdoor games and crafts? Join us for a week of old school scavenger hunts, games, arts and crafts and much, much more! This week will be packed with activities that all will enjoy after a morning of athletic rigor!

AM CALLING ALL FARMERS! | PM PUPPIES ON PARADE

Calling All Farmers | Jeannie Snyder

June 26-30, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades K-1

Calling all farmers! Join us as we explore where our food comes from. We will read a three book series written by JaNay Brown-Wood, investigate the treasures found in Tower Hill’s garden and create some mouth watering recipes.

Puppy Parade | Julie Roca

June 26-30, 12-3 p.m. Grades K-1

Join us for a week’s worth of afternoon fun on the theme of puppies. We will play games, create crafts and even make dog treats to donate to local shelters. Join us for a barking good time!

AM HARRY POTTER WORLD | PM HOGWARTS

Harry Potter World | Anna Elliot

June 26-30, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 3-5

Come enjoy a fun week where we dive deep into all things Harry Potter! We will take quizzes to figure out our houses, discuss our favorite characters and play Quidditch, along with reading selections from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”

Hogwarts | Anna Elliot

June 26-30, 12-3 p.m. Grades 3-5

In the afternoons, we will design and decorate Hogwarts common rooms based upon the house you were sorted into. What better way to spend the week than at Hogwarts?

AM SOCCER | PM CLASSIC FUN!

Soccer | Coach Amanda Blackstone and Coach Taylor Brennan

July 10-14, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 1-4

Focus on building the fundamental skills for the Lower School player, whether they are new to the sport or are looking to develop their skills for future competition. Emphasis on basic footwork, defensive techniques and teamwork. Players will also participate in scrimmages.

Classic Fun! | Taylor Brennan

July 10-14, 12-3 p.m. Grades 1-4

Do you remember summertime fun with classic indoor and outdoor games and crafts? Join us for a week of old school scavenger hunts, games, arts and crafts and much, much more! This week will be packed with activities that all will enjoy after a morning of athletic rigor!

AM HEART OF THE ARTS | PM BAKING LAURA NUMEROFF’S BOOK

Heart of the Arts | Katrina Karwoski

July 10-14, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades K-2

For students who love the performing arts, Heart of the Arts offers a fun and educational experience in which students will learn a small part of what it takes to create a production in the theater–stage, orchestra, scenic, costumes, lights, sound etc. Throughout the week young aspiring actors will explore various emotions and make strong character choices, through storytelling, imaginative play and improvisation! They’ll get to choose a classic children’s book to bring to life and perform at the end of the week!

Baking Laura Numeroff’s Books | Ashley Gillerlain

July 10-14, 12-3 p.m. Grades K-2

The afternoon will be centered around our favorite author, Laura Numeroff! We will read, bake and explore books such as “If you Give A Mouse a Cookie,” “I You Give a Dog a Donut” and “If You Give a Mouse a Muffin.” If you love to bake, this camp is for you!

AM AND PM THE ART OF STORIES: STUDYING CHRISTIAN ROBINSON’S PICTURE BOOKS THROUGH READING AND ILLUSTRATIONS

Studying Christian Robinson Through Reading | Ellen Ellis

July 10-14, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 2-5

Mrs. Ellis and Mr. MoDavis are teaming up for this full day camp! When they discovered there was a Delaware Art Museum exhibit showcasing Christian Robinson, well known author and award-winning illustrator, they knew they had to make it part of the Tower Hill summer experience! Students will spend time reading, studying and discussing Robinson’s books, style and background.

Studying Christian Robinson Through Illustrations | Aaron MoDavis

July 10-14, 12-3 p.m. Grades 2-5

The other half of the day will be in the art studio, creating books and art through various media, using Robinson’s work as inspiration. Other authors and illustrators will also be shared, helping students learn how their experiences and values may be expressed through their creative endeavors. We will celebrate our time together with a field trip to the Delaware Art Museum to view the exhibit! Check out exhibit here.

AM AND PM GRACEFUL MINDS

Graceful Minds | Taylor Brennan

July 17-21, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 2-4

Let’s make a difference! We are lucky to be a part of a wonderful community at Tower Hill. Have you ever wondered how you can spread kindness to those around you who may need it the most? Together we can help bring a smile to those around us in a meaningful way. We can write letters of appreciation to our community helpers, we can paint toys to give to another school in Wilmington and we can help those who are sick or fighting childhood illnesses. We should always be looking for ways to treat others with kindness and respect, and continue learning from one another! This camp will help us think bigger to make a bigger difference!

AM CLASSIC P.E. GAMES | PM BOOKS FOR COOKS

Classic P.E. Games | Coach Amanda Blackstone

July 24-28, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 1-3

Enjoy an active morning with Coach Blackstone playing all your favorite P.E. games and activities. It will surely be a fun filled week with a few surprises!

Books for Cooks | Maddie Pierce

July 24-28, 12-3 p.m. Grades 1-3

What do you get when you combine a love of books and a love of cooking? One happy kid! This week Cooking’s Cool presents Books for Cooks, a summer camp that combines children’s literature with the fun and deliciousness of food. Together we will explore children’s classics such as Derek Munson’s “Enemy Pie” and then make tiny pies and Laura Numeroff’s “If You Give a Cat a Cupcake” and make cupcakes with homemade vanilla icing. This camp offers a hands-on experience where chefs gain confidence in the kitchen creating delicious dishes, learning about kitchen safety, baking and the fun of food!

POP UPS

NEW AFTERNOON POP UPS $60

*These one afternoon events are exclusively for Tower Hill students and campers already enrolled in Summer at Tower Hill programs that offer families an extended day.

FLOWERS, FLOWERS, EVERYWHERE | ASHLEY GILLELAIN

June 14, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 1-4

Do you love flowers as much as I do? This is the camp for you! Your florist will learn different types of flowers and how to prepare them to arrange their own flower arrangement. Yes, your florist will bring home their floral creation!

FIRST DAY OF SUMMER | ASHLEY GILLERLAIN

June 21, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 1-4

Summer is many people’s favorite time of the year, especially kids. School is out, the weather is warm and it’s time to play! Now the only question is, what to do on the first day of summer? Spend the afternoon with us making summer crafts, playing summer games and eating summer treats!

COOKING IS COOL | CINDY SARDO

July 12, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 1-4

What a treat to spend the afternoon cooking with Chef Sardo! This pop-up offers hands-on experience where chefs gain confidence in the kitchen creating delicious dishes, learning about kitchen safety, baking and the fun of food!

PAY IT FORWARD | ASHLEY GILLERLAIN

July 19, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 1-4

Spend the afternoon making, baking and thinking of others! It will be a selfless afternoon spending time to help others in our community.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY | JULIE SHARRAR

July 25, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 1-4

Keep the Christmas spirit alive throughout the year! Get ahead by spending the afternoon making Christmas ornaments, decorations or gifts for loved ones and much, much more! The afternoon would not be complete without sipping on hot chocolate while decorating a Christmas cookie!

Academics

$225 per program unless noted otherwise.

*Grades refer to the grade children will be entering in fall 2023

*Readiness courses are designed for new and returning Tower Hill students only.

KINDERGARTEN READINESS! | ASHLEY GILLERLAIN

July 31-Aug. 4, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Kindergarten

Join us for a week to get ready for kindergarten! We will practice phonemic awareness, letter formation, handwriting skills and number sense! We will also practice routines and skills needed for kindergarten.

FIRST GRADE READINESS! | NICOLE KAISER

July 31-Aug. 4, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grade 1

Is your child preparing to enter first grade? Help them avoid the summer slide with this fun academic week. Students will play games while reviewing sight words and math concepts. Also, students will practice proper letter formation while writing about their favorite summer activity. The week would not be complete without working on their reading comprehension skills. Pack your backpack for first grade, here we come!

SECOND GRADE READINESS! | JESSICA MCINTYRE

July 31-Aug. 4, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grade 2

Avoid the summer slide! Have your student ready for second grade by reviewing the previous year’s math and literacy skills while having fun all along the way!

THIRD GRADE READINESS! | TAYLOR BRENNAN

July 24-28, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grade 3

Avoid the summer slide! Have your student ready for third grade by reviewing the previous year’s math and literacy skills while having fun all along the way!

FOURTH GRADE READINESS! | MELINDA MARTIN

July 24-28, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grade 4

Avoid the summer slide! Have your student ready for fourth grade by reviewing the previous year’s math and literacy skills while having fun all along the way!

EXPLORE WITH FRIENDS | MARINA ATTIX

July 31-Aug. 4, 12-3 p.m. Grades K-2 $125

After your Readiness camps, some of you can join Mrs. Attix to explore nature and create some arts and crafts!

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS | JOHN BARTLETT

June 12-16, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 5-8

Looking for a way to discover the magic of photography? Want to learn how to use a Digital SLR camera? We will also discover new ways to use the camera in your phone. We can explore optical illusions, stop-motion and more.

ART FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS | TORREY KIST

June 12-16, 12-3 p.m. Grades 5-8

Join us for an amazing camp featuring media such as charcoal, pastel, watercolor and technical illustration markers. You will create animal portraits, paint en plein air (outside), and design colorful characters in this afternoon camp!

READY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH! | CHERIE MARTINEZ

June 26-30, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grade 5

Games, games and more games will make this program a winner with all who attend. We will focus on whole number operations, place value and the rote recall of multiplication and division facts. Get ready to have fun while strengthening your math skills!

GETTING READY FOR MS SPANISH 8 | MRS. IDA LEADER

July 31-Aug. 4, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grade 8

This one week skill booster course serves to support the transition into eighth grade Spanish at Tower Hill by coaching students in the basic grammar needed to enter this new level on solid footing. The instructor will coach students as they work through activities that review the fundamentals of seventh grade Spanish. Coaching may take the form of direct grammar/ vocabulary instruction as well as activities that apply these concepts through reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students should expect a combination of lecture-style instruction, one-on-one assistance and group work. Students who may have struggled at times in the previous year of language study and those who are new to the study of Spanish may be recommended for this skill booster course.

GETTING READY FOR US SPANISH 2 | MS. MIRIAM PALLANT

July 31-Aug. 4, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

This one week skill booster course serves to support the transition into Spanish 2 at Tower Hill by coaching students in the basic grammar needed to enter this new level on solid footing. Prior to the first day of the summer course, students are expected to attempt to the best of their ability all activities in the summer work packet using only their knowledge, the textbook and notes from previous years. While all questions must be answered, there is no expectation that all answers will be correct. Rather, the sections that pose the most difficulty will be the focus of the summer class. Coaching may take the form of direct grammar/vocabulary instruction as well as activities that apply these concepts through reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students should expect a combination of lecture-style instruction, one-on-one assistance and group work. Students who may have struggled at times in the previous year of language study and those who are new to Spanish at Tower Hill may be recommended for this skill booster course.

GETTING READY FOR UPPER SCHOOL MATH | DATE AND INSTRUCTOR TBD

Grade 9-12

This one week workshop will provide rising freshmen the opportunity to strengthen and reinforce essential math skills that form a strong foundation for Upper School algebra courses. Topics include linear equations, exponents and radicals, polynomials, factoring and quadratics. Whether online or in-person, students will engage, problem solve and apply mathematical techniques using a variety of creative methods.

SCIENCE AND LAB SKILLS FOR INCOMING NINTH GRADERS | LAUREN HELFGOTT

Date TBD Grades 9-10

This week long course is designed to acclimate incoming ninth graders (or 10th graders who are starting at THS from another school) to the necessary skills for success in the Upper School science program. Highlighted are math skills— primarily algebra and graphical analysis—lab skills that can be done either from the kitchen (at home!) or from the lab, writing scientific data analysis and the basics of keeping a lab notebook and studying for a science class.

Enrichment Camps

*Grades refer to the grade children will be entering in fall 2023.

CHESS MASTERS OF DELAWARE

June 19-23, June 26-July 30, July 31-Aug. 4, 12-3 p.m. Grades K-12, $225

Come play and learn chess from Delaware’s state and national chess champions, Chess Masters of Delaware. Players will be taught on three levels: beginner, novice and advanced.

CHILD DRAMA WORKSHOPS LTD. “THE JUNGLE BOOK”

July 17- 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 2-5, $450

Your child will learn about the true adventures of the jungle while dancing with Baloo and dodging Shere Khans’ wrath. Come join Mowgli and his band of jungle friends in this epic adventure. Your child will love experiencing the wonders of the jungle on stage. While dancing, acting and singing, your child will have a fun romp in the jungle!

Allow your child to work with a professional Theatre Director and Choreographer. Individualized actor instruction with a focus on the art of improvisation are explored. All student participants will help to create the story in an ensemble format. An original play will be shared with parents and peers on the last day of camp. Costume accessories, makeup, souvenir program and a pizza cast party included!

VINEYARDAPP

GRAPHIC DESIGN

June 12-16, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 3-8, $225

Interested in drawing, art or design? In this class, you’ll learn how to use your doodling skills for real, by doing design projects for local nonprofits or small businesses. You will learn how to make professional posters and art that people want to pay for, and you’ll ultimately design posters and ads for real organizations with good causes. Our students’ work has been used in ads and online Instagram posts by the Special Olympics, Martha’s Kitchen and local shelters.

GAME DESIGN

June 12-16, 12-3 p.m. Grades 3-8, $225

Ever wanted to build your own games or apps? Love Roblox or Minecraft? Well, this is the class for you! In this course, students will learn the skills of a coder through conceiving, designing and creating their own mobile app games. The resulting games can be shared online and texted to friends for them to play on their phones. It’s a great way to combine learning with fun with becoming a game developer. You don’t need any previous experience or special software to take this: all you need is your creativity.

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

June 19-23, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 3-8, $225

Have you ever wanted to play the nationally known game Dungeons and Dragons? Stretch your imagination telling stories with your friends and building useful creative skills? What about playing the game they do in “Stranger Things?” Well this is your chance! In this class, we’ll be exploring collaborative storytelling through Dungeons and Dragons. Along the way, we’ll develop social and emotional skills that will serve us well outside of the RPG.

CODING: BUILD YOUR OWN APP

June 19-23, 12-3 p.m. Grades 3-8, $225

Have you ever wanted to make your own websites and apps? In this hands-on coding and tech club, you’ll learn the skills of a coder and the mindset of an entrepreneur through building apps—your own app and also an app for local nonprofits. You’ll build apps and games every week in the course and work on real web apps. Previous students have been covered in multiple local news outlets for apps they’ve built for homeless shelters, veterinarians and local climate nonprofits!

CODE NINJAS

ROBOTICS WITH LEGO CODE

June 19-23, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 3-8, $225

LEGO builders, come explore the LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics kits as you learn how to build and code your own silly dancing robot, a working safe with password detection, charging rhine and more! Using the LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics kits, Ninjas will learn the fundamentals of how to design, build and code robots. They will also apply their new knowledge of sensors, motors and coding as they construct their creations.

CODE YOUR OWN CARTOONS

June 26-30, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 1-5, $225

It's time to unleash your creativity and express yourself as a master storyteller. Throughout this camp, you will learn how to code your own animations and imaginative stories! In this camp, ninjas will learn how to express themselves and let their creativity shine through code as they work together to craft silly, scary and exciting cartoons in SCRATCH–a kid-friendly, visual programming language developed by MIT. Throughout this experience, ninjas will level-up their knowledge of basic coding concepts as well as their storytelling abilities.

LEGO PYTHON ENGINEERS

July 31-August 4, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 5-8, $225

Robotics adventures await! Join us for a camp full of creativity, fun and collaboration as we introduce your ninja to the worlds of engineering and computer programming using LEGO Education SPIKE Prime set and Python Programming Language. This camp will introduce ninjas to motors, sensors and other robotics hardware that they will use to build, design and code autonomous robots that can think like a human, move like a self-driving car and act like a coach! Ninjas will also learn the fundamentals of Python Programming Language as they program the robot to navigate challenges and complete a variety of tasks.

BLACK ROCKET

DAY IN COURT - MOCK TRIAL

July 10-14, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 5-8, $225

Play the roles of judge, defendant, plaintiff, witness, lawyer, bailiff or juror in several mock trials. Learn how to make opening and closing statements, how to phrase objections and how to question witnesses. Pull all your skills together at the end of the week as you participate in a final mock trial based on cases from past national and state-level mock trial competitions.

MODEL UNITED NATIONS

July 10-14, 12-3 p.m. Grades 5-8, $225

Become one of the 400,000 students around the world in Model United Nations! Assume the role of an ambassador and represent your country to solve current world issues. Throughout the week students will research a world problem, develop solutions and negotiate consensus with their peers. This program teaches teens and tweens core skills such as research, writing, public speaking, problem solving and conflict resolution. Model UN alumni have gone on to become supreme court justices, world leaders, lawyers and business professionals. No prior experience is needed.

MINECRAFT MODDERS

July 17-21, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 3-8, $225

Customize your own Minecraft world and mod the classic game in this one of a kind class. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods. Students will create a wide variety of new elements, gameplay mechanics and world generating mods to change the way you play Minecraft. Projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students must have the Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects, building on previous years' work.

ROBLOX® CODERS & ENTREPRENEURS!

July 17-21, 12-3 p.m. Grades 3-8, $225

Discover the Lua language through a visual block coding system while designing worlds in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This new class combines game design concepts, coding and fun! Young entrepreneurs will also learn how to navigate ROBLOX’s fast-growing marketplace to publish their games. Student created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to sharewith friends and family.

POKÉMON® MASTERS: DESIGNERS & 3D MAKERS UNITE!

July 24-28, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 3-8, $225

Calling all PokeMasters who want to be the designers of the future! Use your Pokemon imagination and bring your ideas to life. Begin by creating your own digital Pokemon style custom playing card game. Progress onto designing action figures, jewelry and toys in professional level modeling software. Learn how to prepare a model for 3D printing and create a design portfolio to showcase your work! No prior experience is necessary and 3D designs will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.

UPDATED! MINECRAFT® ANIMATORS

July 24-28, 12-3 p.m. Grades 3-8 $225

Create the next popular animated Minecraft video on YouTube! Practice the same skills professionals at Pixar and Disney Animation Studios use. Discover the process of keyframing and tweening, how to use it to bring your own animated stories to life, and how to publish your content on YouTube. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.

SILVER HAMMER WORKSHOP

At Tower Hill’s well-equipped woodshop, campers learn how to properly use woodworking tools while creating projects that match their level of skill. These camps are geared to bring out the inner engineer in all children!

Register at silverhammerworkshop.com

June 19-23: Mornings: 8:30-11:30 a.m. (Grades K-1)

Afternoons: 12-3 p.m. (Grades 3-5)

June 26-30: Mornings: 8:30-11:30 a.m. (Grades 2-4)

Afternoons: 12-3 p.m. (Grades 6-8)

July 10-14: Mornings: 8:30-11:30 a.m. (Grades 5+) (Longboard Camp)

Afternoons: 12-3 p.m. (Grades 5+) (Longboard Camp)

July 17-22: Mornings: 8:30-11:30 a.m. (Grades 2-4)

Afternoons: 12-3 p.m. (Grades 2-4)

July 24-28: Mornings: 8:30-11:30 a.m. (Grades 2-4)

Afternoons: 12-3 p.m. (Grades 5+)

MINDFUL MOVEMENT AND LEARNING FOR AWARENESS, CONNECTION AND RESILIENCE

Tought by Samantha Spruance Diver and Nicole Rafferty, $225 Mindful Movement and Learning is a one-of-a-kind program that combines nature walks, themed yoga and mindfulness activities to improve self-esteem, self-regulation, connection and executive functioning skills. Participants will finish the week with a tool box filled with the skills and strategies for success in the classroom and beyond. No prior experience necessary. Bring a mat, snack and water bottle.

June 12-16: Session 1 8:30-11:30 a.m. (ages 6-9)

Throughout the week, we will explore:

June 19-23: Session 2 8:30-11:30 a.m. (ages 10-15)

• Self-esteem building, resiliency, community, friendship, gratitude and love

• Yoga poses, creative movement, activities, games and songs

• Techniques for stress management, relaxation, managing emotions and improving focus

• Executive Functioning Skills: planning, prioritizing, organizing, remembering and executing

• Reflection, journaling and arts and crafts

Sports

WEEK OF JUNE 12-16 GIRLS BASKETBALL

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 3-9, $350

Learn to love the fun game of basketball. Emphasis on offensive and defensive skills. Players will participate in game-like situation drills and organized scrimmages. Coached by Tower Hill basketball coach Amanda Blackstone.

TRACK AND FIELD CAMP - SPEED AND AGILITY

3:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 5-8, $125 (Tuesday-Friday)

This four day clinic series will feature collegiate level track and field instruction each day centered around teaching proper running form, learning strength development exercises and exposing athletes to field events. The speed and agility portion of the camp will offer athletes an opportunity to clock their 40-yard dash time, as well as learn new agility exercises to enhance overall speed. The session will be divided into different segments ranging from 30 to 60 minutes. The first segment will focus on teaching proper warmup techniques, stretching and plyometric exercises that help runners reach top speed. The second segment will include a running workout, with a technical breakdown of form and posture. In addition, athletes will learn bodyweight strengthening exercises. The last segment will be focused on exposing athletes to different field events. The Track and FieldSpeed and Agility Camp is meant to provide athletes with an opportunity to get small group instruction for any runners ranging from beginners to more experienced competitors. Coached by Division I Collegiate Champion and Tower Hill Head Coach Justin Hicks.

WEEK OF JUNE 19-23

BOYS AND GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CLINIC

8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 6-9, $225

Tower Hill is the home of the Volleyball Delaware State Champions this year! We want to take this energy and excitement and provide a boys and girls volleyball clinic for rising 5th-8th graders. All aspects of the game will be taught through fun drills and games that will improve passing, setting, hitting and serving. This co-ed clinic is designed for beginners to competitive players and will incorporate essential life lessons such as teamwork and sportsmanship. Coached by Amanda Blackstone.

TOWER HILL BASEBALL CAMP I

Ruly Carpenter Field

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 1-5, $350

Run by the Tower Hill varsity baseball staff, the week will be centered around developing players' love of the game. They will learn the basic fundamentals of the game, play live games on Ruly Carpenter Field and participate in some fun drills and games! Equipment required: water bottle, cleats, sneakers, a bat and a glove.

WEEK OF JUNE 26-30

BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC

8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Grades 5-9, $225

Basketball is a sport that can help players develop good sportsmanship, build character and develop leadership skills. This boys and girls basketball clinic is designed for rising 5th-9th graders who want to learn and expand their fundamentals through fun skill-based instruction and competitive scrimmaging. Join us this summer at Tower Hill to expand your love for the game of basketball. Coached by Amanda Blackstone.

WEEK OF JULY 17-21

PHILLIES BASEBALL CAMP

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Phillies Baseball Academy is coming to the Tower Hill School! Phillies Baseball Academy, the premier baseball camp experience for boys and girls, ages 6-14, offers top-notch instruction and the opportunity to visit the home of the 2022 National League Champions, Citizens Bank Park! Join us from July 17 to July 21 at Tower Hill School by registering at https://www. philliesacademy.com/ or 610.520.3400.

WEEK OF JULY 24-28

FLAG FOOTBALL

8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Grades 5-7, $225

In the flag football camp, athletes will learn the rules of the 7-on-7 passing league competition. The day will be filled with fun competitive, non-contact route running football. There will be no tackling or pads used in this 40-yard thrilling flag football game. There will be no blocking or QB running in gameplay, which will enable fast-paced route running and receiving. Games will be played on a 40-yard segment of the 100-yard football field with 20 minute halves with a short break for halftime. Teams will be allowed one timeout per half and first down opportunities throughout the play. Be sure you do not miss out on the fun this summer. The football camp will be run by Justin Hicks, Assistant MS and Varsity Football Coach.

TRACK AND FIELD CAMP - SPEED AND AGILITY

3:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 5-8, $150

This five day clinic series will feature collegiate level track and field instruction each day centered around teaching proper running form, learning strength development exercises and exposing athletes to field events. The speed and agility portion of the camp will offer athletes an opportunity to clock their 40-yard dash time, as well as learn new agility exercises to enhance overall speed. The session will be divided into different segments ranging from 30 to 60 minutes. The first segment will focus on teaching proper warmup techniques, stretching and plyometric exercises that help runners reach top speed. The second segment will include a running workout, with a technical breakdown of form and posture. In addition, athletes will learn bodyweight strengthening exercises. The last segment will be focused on exposing athletes to different field events. The Track and Field - Speed and Agility Camp is meant to provide athletes with an opportunity to get small group instruction for any runners ranging from beginners to more experienced competitors. Coached by Division I Collegiate Champion and Tower Hill Head Coach Justin Hicks.

WEEK OF JULY 31-AUG. 4

GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 5-8, $350

Focus on building the fundamental skills for the Middle School player, whether she is new to the sport or is looking to develop her skills for future high school play. Emphasis on building strong stick skills, defensive techniques, teamwork and offensive tactics. Players will also participate in small games and scrimmages. Coached by Delaware Sharks coaches Paul Zelenak and Erin Tarburton. Paul is head coach at PA state runner-up Episcopal Academy, and Erin was a member of the Women’s National Team and is a former collegiate coach.

TOWER HILL BASEBALL CAMP II

Ruly Carpenter Field

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 6-8, $350

This week will be geared towards players who want to play high school baseball and beyond. The camp will be structured like a high school baseball practice in the morning with live scrimmages in the afternoon. Campers can expect a face-paced, fun environment that will push them to improve! Equipment required: water bottle, cleats, sneakers, a bat and a glove.

WRESTLING CLINIC

6-8:30 p.m. Grades 5-12, $125

This four night clinic series features a different expert clinician teaching each night. These clinics are meant to be approachable to newer wrestlers but will also make the most of the expertise in the room by venturing into more advanced techniques. The night will end with live wrestling and pairing up campers based on appropriate skill level. This camp is meant to provide an opportunity to get some applicable training for first year wrestlers to the most experienced athletes. The Tower Hill coaching staff will be present each night to support our clinicians and athletes.

Policies

REGISTRATION POLICY / REFUNDS

If circumstances require cancellation of registration, then you will be charged $50 for two weeks before, and $100 for one week before.

After that or during the program, refunds will be offered for illnesses or accidents with a physician’s note, less a $50 administration fee. During the program, refunds may be prorated based on the length of attendance, less a $50 administrative fee. The Summer at Tower Hill Program reserves the right to cancel or modify individual programs due to enrollment or weather conditions. If Tower Hill decides a program change is necessary, the student will be placed in an alternative program or the program will provide a full refund.

PHOTO RELEASE

The photo release in the online registration states that Tower Hill School may use a camper’s name, portrait or likeness, video or artwork in connection with Summer at Tower Hill activities, in publicizing or in social media as well as future known or unknown technologies. By registering for any program, you are signing a release for your child to attend any off site field trip, scheduled pool trip or bus ride, described in the brochure for that particular week of camp. These field trips may need to be changed if the venue becomes unavailable for any reason.

PROCEDURES

In case of a life-threatening emergency, the school will call 911 and then follow the steps below. In case of other emergencies and/or need of medical or hospital care:

1. The school will call the cell phone numbers listed for both parents/guardians.

2. If there is no answer, the school will call the home number (if listed).

3. If there is no answer at the home, the school will call the parent’s/guardian’s place of employment (if listed).

4. If there is no answer at the place(s) of employment, the school will call the other telephone number(s) listed and the physician.

5. If none of the above answers, the school will call an ambulance, if necessary, to transport the child to a local medical facility.

Based upon the medical judgment of the attending physician, the child may be admitted to a local medical facility. The school will continue to call the parents, guardians or physician until one is reached. If they cannot be reached and the school authorities have followed the procedures described, parents/guardians agree to assume all expenses for moving and medically treating the camper. Parents/guardians consent to any treatment, surgery, diagnostic procedures or the administration of anesthesia that may be carried out based on the medical judgment of the attending physician.

BEHAVIOR POLICY

All students must conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner while attending Summer at Tower Hill. All campers in the Green Group must be potty trained before camp begins. Any camper who is involved in inappropriate behavior that raises significant concerns will be subject to immediate dismissal and forfeiture of payment.

LIABILITY WAIVER/CONSENT

(See Health section on page 15)

PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF PROCEDURES DAY CAMP

All parents of campers will arrive and be dismissed using a carline to expedite our dismissal process. If your child’s dismissal arrangements change for the day, please send a note to your child’s camp teacher in the morning. We appreciate learning about dismissal changes upon your child’s arrival; however, if a change is necessary, please call the Day Camp Office 302-575-0550.

Please follow the State of Delaware’s regulations regarding car seats, seat belts and rear seating for children. Students must be seated in the rear of passenger vehicles and be secured in booster seats if they weigh less than 60 pounds. Children over 60 pounds must use seat belts.

In order to dismiss all children safely at each day camp’s end, it is imperative that all drivers refrain from cell phone use for talking or texting while waiting in the car line as this has proven to be a distraction and a delay.

Day Camp students are expected to remain in their parents’ cars until a staff member gets the camper from the vehicle during the morning. In the afternoon, children will be escorted to their vehicles by Day Camp staff. The streets immediately surrounding the school are subject to heavy traffic and, as a result, are extremely dangerous. Parents are asked to abide by following the procedures listed below:

1. Carline will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. in the morning and 3 p.m. in the afternoon.

2. Cars may begin lining up in the horseshoe at 8:15 a.m. in the morning and 2:45 p.m. in the afternoon.

3. Follow car line routes as directed.

4. Students will be called by last name to your vehicle in the afternoon.

5. Exit the parking lot safely upon receiving your child from camp staff.

Please be on time to pick up your child from camp or aftercare. Any children not picked up on time at either 3 p.m. for day camp or 5:30 p.m. from aftercare will be charged $1 per minute.

ENRICHMENT CAMP/BUNDLES

All Enrichment Camps take place in the main school building. Campers should be escorted to their camp via the main school entrance on W. 17th Street. Campers enrolled in multiple programs and/or extended care will be accompanied by the camp staff during transitions.

SPORTS CAMP

Campers should be dropped off and picked up at the flagpole on W. 17th Street.

EXTENDED CARE

Parents should escort campers into the Day Camp building for Before Care and collect them from the building from After Care.

DAY CAMP PICKUP/DROP-OFF

Health

MEDICAL FORMS FOR CAMP

All campers will be assigned an account on the Magnus Health Portal where we will collect the following documents:

• Current Physical Exam*

• Vaccination Record*

• Allergy and Asthma Action Plan (if necessary)*

• Camp Policies Sign-off

THS students do not need to upload a new form but should make sure all forms are up to date.

Visits to the camp medical staff will be recorded in Magnus, and parents can expect an email detailing each visit when the student visit is complete. The medical staff will call home for any emergencies requiring dismissal or a visit to a physician.

that are at high risk for contracting the disease. Those that are identified as a contact will be notified immediately and given further instructions regarding symptom surveillance and quarantine. The privacy of each individual will be respected and information will only be shared that aids in the protection of public health.

DPH defines a contact as “a well person who has been exposed to a case or a case’s environment such that they had an opportunity to acquire the infection.” Precautions like social distancing and face coverings significantly reduce the chances of a person being named in contact tracing as a contact. Individual cases will be evaluated by DPH and the Tower Hill School nurse for guidance on when it is safe to return to school.

ILLNESS GUIDELINES

In consideration of others, children should not be sent to camp when ill. A child should remain home with a fever (100.0 degrees or higher), suspected strep throat, rash of unknown origin, vomiting or diarrhea, or two or more COVID-19 symptoms. Children are not to return to camp until they are without fever, vomiting, or diarrhea for at least 24 hours without medication. If exhibiting 2 or more symptoms of COVID-19, campers should be COVID tested (at home tests are acceptable) and results should be communicated to the school nurse via email (aherbein@ towerhill.org) before returning to camp. Students with suspected strep throat should remain at home until the throat culture results are obtained or until the student has been on an antibiotic for at least 24 hours.

Any household exposure to COVID-19 should be reported to the school nurse via email (aherbein@towerhill. org) immediately. A decision will be made on a case-by-case basis to determine exposure risk and if masking and additional testing will be required. Students will not be permitted at camp until they have received clearance from the school nurse.

Lunch Program

We are thrilled to continue our Summer at Tower Hill School Lunch Program! The two week camp menu below was created with our pickiest of eaters in mind including plenty of healthy options as well. $60 per week.

MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS

• Baked chicken nuggets, baked french fries, steamed green beans, milk and water

• Macaroni and cheese, steamed broccoli, carrots and celery with ranch dressing, milk and water

• Cheese quesadilla, salsa, sour cream, carrots and broccoli with house made ranch dressing, milk and assorted spa water

• Italian cold cut sub, baked potato chips, garden salad, assorted dressing, milk and assorted spa water

• Meatballs with marinara, pasta, steamed peas and carrots, milk and assorted spa water

• Grilled cheese, baked potato chips, carrots and broccoli with house made ranch dressing, milk and assorted spa water

• Grilled chicken sandwich, baked potato chips, garden salad, assorted dressings, milk and assorted spa water

• All-beef hot dogs with bun, baked french fries, steamed peas, milk and assorted spa water

• Personal cheese pizza, garden salad, assorted dressing, milk and assorted spa water

• Two-cheese calzone, garden salad, assorted dressings, milk and assorted spa water