Summer at the Academy 2017

EXPLORE

MORE. Summer at the Academy

EXPLORE. CREATE. DISCOVER. PREPARE. We are excited to provide a wide variety of classes to help enlighten, excite and energize you for the summer. We offer everything from art classes to sports camps, from math and reading classes to computer courses. Some classes are for credit, some for enrichment, some for remediation and some just for fun. We hope you find your time with us both rewarding and enjoyable this summer.

General registration begins April 5 at 9 a.m. Class of 2018 seniors may register early on April 4, starting at 9 a.m. (An email will be sent to senior parents on the morning of April 4 with a link to the registration page.) Please go to TrinityChristian. org/ summer to register. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call me at 972.931.8325, ext. 3414.

Steve Mercer

DIRECTOR OF SUMMER PROGRAMS

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Register online: TrinityChristian.org/summer Our mission

Trinity Christian Academy is an independent, coeducational school, which offers Christian families and their children a demanding college preparatory curriculum within a Christian community committed to integrating biblical faith and learning. The school desires to educate and develop the whole person for the glory of God by helping equip each student to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and to become a faithful disciple of Him.

How to register

Registration is online only. Please go to TrinityChristian.org/summer and follow the instructions for registration and payment.

Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We reserve the right to cancel any class that is under-subscribed.

Location

Trinity Christian Academy is located in far north Dallas at the intersection of Sojourn and Addison roads. The address is 17001 Addison Road. Our phone number is 972.931.8325.

Dress code

Summer is a time to dress casually. However, we expect that students’ attire will reflect a sense of good taste. Shorts, t-shirts and jeans are acceptable.

Academic credit

Students desiring credit for high school courses should discuss certification with their home schools before enrolling at TCA. A final report of work and grades will be sent to parents and to the schools concerned.

Conduct

We expect students to uphold the traditions of an academic community in which all members accept their responsibilities of honesty, integrity and proper behavior. We reserve the right to dismiss any student who does not conform to these laws of behavior. In the event of dismissal, no refund will be issued, nor will credit be given for course work.

Notice of nondiscriminatory policy for students

Trinity Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Refund policy

Refunds are made only in the event that a course is canceled, or, in the case of a withdrawal for illness, 75 percent of the course fee will be refunded.

What’s inside

To help you locate classes appropriate to your student’s age, we’ve organized the courses into the following categories: Lower School Middle School Upper School Upper School Technology Athletics Adults are welcome in many of our classes, as well.

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COURSE CALENDAR WEEK AT A GLANCE WEEK 1: MAY 30–JUNE 2 (T–F) ATHLETICS Cross Country Section 1 (T & Th) Girls Athletic Development Section 1 (T-F) Little Trojan Volleyball Camp Section 1 (T-F) LS Trojan Baseball Camp Section 1 (T-F) MS Boys Athletic Development Section 1 (T-F) MS Girls Volleyball Camp Section 1 (T-F) US Boys Athletic Development Section 1 (T-F)

8-9 a.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

8:30-11 a.m.

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

Noon-2:30 p.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

LOWER SCHOOL Accelerated Math Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Accelerated Reader Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Art Camp Section 1 Cheerleading Camp Section 1 (1st-2nd Grade, M-Th) Cheerleading Camp Section 2 (3rd-4th Grade, M-Th) Drill Team Camp Section 1 (3rd-4th Grade, M-Th) Drill Team Camp Section 2 (1st-2nd Grade, M-Th) Drum Set for Drummies I: Section 1 (M & Th only) Fourth-Grade Training Camp Section 1 (T & Th Only) Sky Ranch Launch Camp Section 1

10:30 a.m.-noon 9-10:30 a.m.

2-4 p.m.

9-11 a.m.

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

9-11 a.m.

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

9-10:30 a.m.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Accelerated Math Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Accelerated Reader Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Drum Set for Drummies I: Section 1 (M & Th only) Drum Set for Drummies II: Section 1 (M & Th only) Latin 1A Section 1 (3 Weeks, M-F) Musical Theater Workshop: Godspell Section 1 Seminar for Creative Writing Section 1 Singing & Acting Audition Workshop Section 1 Sky Ranch Launch Camp Section 1 Study Skills & Memory Magic Section 1 Success in MS Writing Section 1 (5th & 6th) Success in MS Writing Section 2 (7th & 8th)

2:30-4:30 p.m.

12:30-2:30 p.m.

9-10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.-noon 9-11 a.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-noon 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

10:30 a.m.-noon 9-11 a.m.

9-11 a.m.

UPPER SCHOOL Bug Camp Section 1 (M-Th) College Application Essay Writing Workshop Section 1 Drum Set for Drummies II: Section 1 (M & Th only) Freshman Summer Reading Course: The Tale of Troy Section 1 Freshman Summer Reading Course: The Tale of Troy Section 2 Health Section 1 (2 Weeks) Health Section 2 (2 Weeks) Intro to Business Graphics Design (Honors) Section 1

12:30-2:30 p.m.

9-11 a.m.

10:30 a.m.-noon 8-10 a.m. (M-Th) 10 a.m.-noon (M-Th) 8 a.m.-noon 12:45-4:45 p.m.

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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ATHLETICS Cross Country Section 2 (T & Th) Girls Athletic Development Section 2 (M-Th) LS Lady Trojan Basketball Camp Section 1 (T-Th) MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 1 (T & Th) MS Trojan Football Camp Section 1 TCA Summer Tennis Camp Section 1 US Boys Athletic Development Section 2 (M-Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 1 (T & Th)

8-9 a.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-noon 2-3:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-noon 8:30-10:30 a.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

3:30-5 p.m.

WEEK 3: JUNE 12–16

WEEK 2: JUNE 5–9

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Here’s an easy-to-follow calendar, showing all the summer classes week by week. You can find full course descriptions, days/times and fees for each class on pages 7–20.

LOWER SCHOOL Accelerated Math Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Accelerated Reader Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Art Camp Section 2 Drum Set for Drummies I: Section 2 (M & Th only) Manners Really Matter Section 1 (T & Th Only) Multiplication Mania Section 1 (T & Th Only) Sky Ranch Launch Camp Section 2

10:30 a.m.-noon 9-10:30 a.m.

9-11 a.m.

9-10:30 a.m.

1-3 p.m.

9 a.m.-noon 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Accelerated Math Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Accelerated Reader Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Drum Set for Drummies I: Section 2 (M & Th only) Drum Set for Drummies II: Section 2 (M & Th only) Latin 1A Section 1 (3 Weeks, M-F) Musical Theater Workshop: Godspell Section 2 Sky Ranch Launch Camp Section 2

2:30-4:30 p.m.

12:30-2:30 p.m.

9-10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.-noon 9-11 a.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL Bug Camp Section 2 (M-Th) Drum Set for Drummies II: Section 2 (M & Th only) Freshman Summer Reading Course: The Tale of Troy Section 3 (M-Th) Health Section 1 (2 Weeks) Health Section 2 (2 Weeks) Intro to Multimedia Section 1 Intro to Web Page Design (Honors) Section 1 Junior Summer Reading Course: The Scarlet Letter Section 1

12:30-2:30 p.m.

10:30 a.m.-noon 10 a.m.-noon 8 a.m.-noon 12:45-4:45 p.m.

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

10 a.m.-noon

ATHLETICS Cross Country Section 3 (T & Th) Girls Athletic Development Section 3 (M-Th) Girls Soccer Camp Section 1 MS Boys Athletic Development Section 2 (M-Th) MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 2 (T & Th) MS Lady Trojan Basketball Camp Section 2 (T-Th) TCA Summer Tennis Camp Section 2 US Boys Athletic Development Section 3 (M-Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 2 (T & Th)

8-9 a.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

8:30-11 a.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

2-3:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-noon 8:30-10:30 a.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

3:30-5 p.m.

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WEEK 4: JUNE 19–23

WEEK 5: JUNE 26–30

LOWER SCHOOL Accelerated Math Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Accelerated Reader Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Baking Boot Camp Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Deep Space Robotics Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Grossology Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Little Engineer Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Little Robot Mechanic Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Master Minecraft Coder Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Young Scientist Section 1 Fourth-Grade Training Camp Section 2 (T & Th Only)

10:30 a.m.-noon 9-10:30 a.m.

9-11 a.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Accelerated Math Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Accelerated Reader Club Section 1 (3 Weeks M, W, F) Baking Boot Camp Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Deep Space Robotics Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Master Minecraft Coder Section 1 Latin 1A Section 1 (3 Weeks, M-F)

2:30-4:30 p.m.

12:30-2:30 p.m.

9-11 a.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9-11 a.m.

UPPER SCHOOL Health Section 3 (2 Weeks) Health Section 4 (2 Weeks) Hitchcock to Adventure Time: Art and The Ideas Behind It Section 1 Intro to Spreadsheet Design Section 1 Intro to Web Page Programming (Honors) Section 1

8 a.m.-noon 12:45-4:45 p.m.

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

ATHLETICS Cross Country Section 4 (T & Th) Girls Athletic Development Section 4 (M-Th) Girls Softball Camp Section 1 Lady Trojan Elite Basketball Skills Camp Section 1 (T-Th) LS Trojan Boys Basketball Camp Section 1 (M-Th) MS Boys Athletic Development Section 3 (M-Th) MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 3 (T & Th) MS Trojan Baseball Camp Section 2 (M-Th) MS Trojan Boys Basketball Camp Section 1 (M-Th) US Boys Athletic Development Section 4 (M-Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 3 (T & Th)

8-9 a.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

8:30-11 a.m.

10 a.m.-noon 8:30 a.m.-noon 10-11:30 a.m.

2-3:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1-4 p.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

3:30-5 p.m.

LOWER SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Beginner Minecraft Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Cosmos Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Medicine Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet (Advanced) Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Junior Chemist Section 1 Club Scientific: Camp Video Game Maker Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Young Physician Section 1 Multiplication Mania Section 2 (T & Th Only)

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-noon

MIDDLE SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Medicine Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet (Advanced) Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Video Game Maker Section 1 Manners Really Matter Section 1 (T & Th Only) Math Bridges: Get Prepared for 5th-Grade Math Section 1 Math Bridges: Get Prepared for 6th-Grade Math Section 1

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

1-3 p.m.

9-11 a.m.

1-3 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL Health Section 3 (2 Weeks) Health Section 4 (2 Weeks) Interm. Web Page Prog.-Database Driven Websites (Honors) Section 1 Intro to Digital Photography Section 1 Sophomore Summer Reading Course: Candide Section 1 Sophomore Summer Reading Course: Candide Section 2 Sophomore Summer Reading Course: Candide Section 3

8 a.m.-noon 12:45-4:45 p.m.

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

9-11 a.m.

11:30-1:30 p.m.

1:35-3:35 p.m.

ATHLETICS Cross Country Section 5 (T & Th) Girls Athletic Development Section 5 (M-Th) MS Boys Athletic Development Section 4 (M-Th) MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 4 (T & Th) US Boys Athletic Development Section 5 (M-Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 4 (T & Th)

8-9 a.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

2-3:30 p.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

3:30-5 p.m.

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WEEK 8: JULY 17–21

WEEK 6: JULY 3–7 ATHLETICS Girls Athletic Development Section 6 (M, W, Th, F) MS Boys Athletic Development Section 5 (M, W, Th, F) US Boys Athletic Development Section 6 (M, W, Th, F)

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

WEEK 7: JULY 10–14

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LOWER SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Beginner Minecraft Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Jr. Meteorologist Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Robot Mechanic Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Sea Adventure Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Special Effects Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Video Game Maker Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Young Physician Section 2

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Robot Mechanic Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Special Effects Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Video Game Maker Section 2 Math Bridges: Get Prepared for 5th-Grade Math Section 2 Math Bridges: Get Prepared for 6th-Grade Math Section 2 Math Bridges: Get Prepared for 7th-Grade Math Section 1 Math Bridges: Get Prepared for 8th-Grade Math Section 1

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9-11 a.m.

1-3 p.m.

9-11 a.m.

1-3 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL Bug Camp Section 3 Health Section 5 (2 Weeks ) Intro to Digital Graphic Mural Painting Section 1 Intro to Sculpture Section 1 Sophomore Summer Reading Course: A Tale of Two Cities Section 1 Sophomore Summer Reading Course: A Tale of Two Cities Section 2 Sophomore Summer Reading Course: A Tale of Two Cities Section 3

10 a.m.-noon 8 a.m.-noon 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

8-10:30 a.m.

10:35 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

2-4:30 p.m.

ATHLETICS Cross Country Section 6 (T & Th) Girls Athletic Development Section 7 (M-Th) MS Boys Athletic Development Section 6 (M-Th) MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 5 (T & Th) US Boys Athletic Development Section 7 (M-Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 5 (T & Th)

8-9 a.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

2-3:30 p.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

3:30-5 p.m.

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LOWER SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Cosmos Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Deep Space Robotics Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Grossology Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Little Scientist Section 1 Club SciKidz: Camp Master Minecraft Coder Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Stop Motion Explosion Section 1 Jumpstart into Kindergarten Section 1 Jumpstart into Kindergarten Section 2

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9-11:30 a.m.

12:30-3 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Club SciKidz: Camp Deep Space Robotics Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Emergency Vet Section 2 Club SciKidz: Camp Master Minecraft Coder Section 2

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL Beyond AP Physics Mechanics Section 1 (2 Weeks) Health Section 5 (2 Weeks ) Health Section 6 (2 Weeks) Intro to Digital Graphics Section 1 Junior Summer Reading Course: The Scarlet Letter Section 2 TAPPS Team Academic Workshop Section 1

8 a.m.-noon 8 a.m.-noon 8 a.m.-noon 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

10 a.m.-noon 1:30-3:00 p.m.

ATHLETICS Cross Country Section 7 (T & Th) Girls Athletic Development Section 8 (M-Th) Little Trojan Volleyball Camp Section 2 MS Boys Athletic Development Section 7 (M-Th) MS Girls Volleyball Camp Section 2 MS Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 6 (T & Th) US Boys Athletic Development Section 8 (M-Th) US Girls Volleyball Team Training Section 6 (T & Th)

8-9 a.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

9-11 a.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

Noon-2 p.m.

2-3:30 p.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

3:30-5 p.m.

WEEK 9: JULY 24–28 LOWER SCHOOL Cross Cheer Section 1 Cross Cheer Section 2 Karate & Self Defense Camp Section 1

9 a.m.-noon 1:30-4:30 p.m.

9 a.m.-noon

MIDDLE SCHOOL Karate & Self Defense Camp Section 1

9 a.m.-noon

UPPER SCHOOL Beyond AP Physics Mechanics Section 1 (2 Weeks) Camp College Section 1 Camp College Section 2 Health Section 6 (2 Weeks) Senior Summer Reading Course: Life of Pi Section 1

8 a.m.-noon 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

2-4 p.m.

8 a.m.-noon 9-11 a.m.

ATHLETICS MS Boys Athletic Development Section 8 (M-Th)

10-11:30 a.m.

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LOWER SCHOOL ACCELERATED MATH CLUB

CROSS CHEER CHEERLEADING CAMP!

Brush up on your skills or jump to the head of the class! The Accelerated Math Club provides group and individual lessons plus assignments designed to meet the specific needs of each student. A computerized test given the first day of class will determine each child’s individual ability and enable the coach to customize a program of study targeting his or her needs. Prizes are awarded to students who master math objectives and meet goals. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the first day for a brief orientation.

Maximum enrollment is 15 students.

Cross Cheer cheerleading camps introduce young girls to cheerleading in a Christ-centered atmosphere. Campers will learn basic cheer techniques including motions, jumps, cheers, tumbling, stunting and a dance to music. Crafts, snacks, games and interactive devotionals are interlaced throughout each camp day to make learning about cheerleading and Jesus a blast! Look forward to an end-of-camp performance the last 30 minutes of camp. To find out more information and to register for this camp go to www.CrossCheer.com.

Section 1: June 5-23 (MWF only, 3 weeks), 10:30 a.m.-noon Entering grades: 3-4 Fee: $140

Instructor: Cheryl Utley

ACCELERATED READER CLUB

Section 1: June 5-23 (MWF only, 3 weeks), 9-10:30 a.m.

Entering grades: 2-4 Fee: $140

Summer reading can be fun! The Accelerated Reading Club provides group and individual lessons designed to make reading enjoyable, while increasing comprehension, developing skills and building vocabulary. A computerized test given the first day of class will determine each child’s individual reading range and enable the coach to help students select books based on ability and interest. Prizes are awarded to students who earn points and meet reading goals. WARNING—research shows students who do not read during the summer months experience learning loss! Parents are encouraged to attend the first day for a brief orientation. Maximum enrollment is 15 students.

Instructor: Cheryl Utley

ART CAMP

Section 1: June 5-9, 2-4 p.m.

Section 2: June 12-16, 9-11 a.m.

Entering grades: K-4 Fee: $155 (includes t-shirt and all supplies)

Come experience fun, exploratory art-making including painting, drawing, collage and printmaking. Enhance your skills while we have fun playing and getting messy! Please indicate t-shirt size on the registration form. Enrollment is limited to 16 students.

Instructor: Adria Warner

BAKING BOOT CAMP

Section 1: June 19-23, 9-11 a.m.

Entering grades: 4-8 Fee: $155 (includes all supplies)

Would you like to have some basic training in baking? Come bake with us for a week as we share tips and teach you the basics of baking cookies, cakes, cupcakes, muffins, brownies, pizza, etc. You will leave with your own personalized apron, basic baking supplies and a cookbook full of recipes you learned during the week, as well as new ones to try. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.

Section 1: July 24-28, 9 a.m.-noon, ages: 4-6 Section 2 July 24-28, 1:30-4:30 p.m., ages: 6-10 Fee: $140 (includes t-shirt & crafts)

Instructors: Cross Cheer Coaching Staff

CHEERLEADING!

Section 1: June 5-8 (M-Th), 9-11 a.m., entering grades: 1-2 Section 2: June 5-8 (M-Th), 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., entering grades: 3-4 Fee: $115 (includes t-shirt)

Come spend a SPIRIT-filled week with the varsity cheerleaders and learn some of the awesome skills they do at games and pep rallies. Learn cheers, chants, jumps, stunts and a routine to music. Participants will perform what they learn during Little Trojan Week of the varsity football season. Parents will see all the new skills campers learn at the show-off performance for both the cheerleading and drill team camps after camp is over on Thursday, June 8, noon-12:30 p.m. New routines are taught each summer! NOTE: Please bring a water bottle and a snack if you are participating in both the cheerleading and drill team camps.

We take care of getting the girls safely to Drill Team Camp if they are attending both.

Instructors: Varsity Cheer Sponsor and the Varsity Cheerleaders

DRILL TEAM: JAZZ IT UP WITH THE TROJANETTES! Section 1: June 5-8 (M-Th), 9-11 a.m., entering grades 3-4 Section 2: June 5-8 (M-Th), 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., entering grades 1-2 Fee: $115 (includes t-shirt and poms)

5, 6, 7, 8—jazz it up with the Trojanettes! Come spend an exciting fun-filled week dancing, playing games and participating in a short Bible study every day with the Trojanettes!

Learn a fun dance routine with your very own pom-poms that you will get to keep after you perform in the fall! There will be a technique clinic where you can learn to kick like the big Trojanettes! Parents can see all your new dance moves at the show-off performance for both the drill team and cheerleading camps at the end of camp on Thursday, June 8, noon12:30 p.m. You will also perform either at the pep rally (grades 1-2) or on the field (grades 3-4) during Little Trojan Week in the fall! New material is taught each summer! NOTE: Please bring a water bottle and a snack if you are participating in the back-to-back drill team and cheerleading camps. We take care of getting the girls safely to Cheer Camp if they are attending both camps.

Instructors: Julie Gossett and the Trojanettes

Instructors: Joanna Hayden and Brandie Rodgers

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KARATE AND SELF-DEFENSE CAMP Section 1: July 24-28, 9 a.m.-noon Entering grades: 1-6 Fee: $215

DRUM SET FOR DRUMMIES I (Beginner to Intermediate) Section 1: June 5 & 8 (M & Th only), 9-10:30 a.m.

Section 2: June 12 & 15 (M & Th only), 9-10:30 a.m.

Entering grades: K-5 Fee: $50

Ever play “Rock Band” and wish you could play real drums? Now, you can! Enroll in the beginning drum set class and learn the actual components that make up the instrument, coordination, dexterity, counting and timing skills, drum “fills” and grooves that cover many genres of music, including, but not limited to, rock, pop, country, jazz, Latin, samba, etc.

Enrollment limited to 10 students.

Instructor: John Gurke

FOURTH-GRADE TRAINING CAMP

Section 1: June 6 & 8 (T & Th only), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Section 2: June 20 & 22 (T & Th only), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Entering grade: 4 (TCA students only) Fee: $140

Get fired up for fourth grade! In just two days of camp you’ll get a taste of all the things that make fourth grade at TCA special—KTCA, carpool duty, Bonus Bucks, the Fourth-Grade Store and more! Train for KTCA and be ready to broadcast the first few weeks of school.

Homework, tests and projects will be introduced, and you’ll have a chance to sample each.

Learn how to organize your notebook, keep your bank account in order and avoid SNURKS! You’ll earn Bonus Bucks and have money in your fourth-grade bank account before school even begins! Best of all, you’ll make new friends and meet people who will be in your class. This course is strongly recommended for students new to TCA. Open to students entering TCA fourth grade only. Please bring a sack lunch, water bottle and snack each day.

Maximum enrollment is 15 students.

Instructors: Cheryl Utley and Laurie Dickens

JUMP START INTO KINDERGARTEN Section 1: July 17-21, 9 -11:30 a.m.

Section 2: July 17-21, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Entering grade: TCA Kindergarten Fee: $165

Do you want your child to be confident, happy, eager and ready to be a kindergartener? Then “jump start” your child’s school year now! This class is tailor-made for all TCA incoming kindergarten students! It will help prepare children by giving them a taste of the fun things we do in kindergarten, by helping them to see that they can “do school” at TCA, by allowing them to meet new friends and by making it so they can hardly wait for August to come. Sign up today! Enrollment is limited to 16 students per section.

Instructors: Candace Redden and Karen Smith

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SUMMER AT THE ACADEMY 2017

Karate kids will get a kick out of this summer camp! Are your kids looking for something to do during the summer? Wouldn’t it be great if they could use this time to stay active, have fun, learn valuable life skills and get some quality karate training? With Chamberlain Studios Karate Camp, they can! Chamberlain Studios Karate Camps isc rooted in the 3 Steps to a Great Kid character program, which centers on training with our highly skilled black belt instructors in fundamental martial arts skills, drills and activities. Your kids will walk away each day tired and happy from the fun activities, and you may find your life a little easier, as the students earn stripes on their belts by doing activities and chores at home. Join us for this terrific summer camp in 2017! Custom uniforms are optional and can be purchased from the camp instructor for $35. Chamberlain Studios website is www.DallasKenpo.com.

Instructors: Chamberlain Studio

MANNERS REALLY MATTER!

Section 1: June 13 and 15 (T & Th only), 1-3 p.m.

Entering grades 3-4 Fee: $115

Etiquette is key to making good first impressions and building healthy relationships. This camp will help children develop age-appropriate skills, enabling them to shine in every situation from polite conversation to restaurant manners to being a good host, as well as being a welcomed guest in someone else’s home. Through a series of engaging activities and role playing, your child will learn how to put their his or her best foot forward with peers, as well as adults. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.

Instructor: Cheryl Utley

MULTIPLICATION MANIA!

Section 1: June 13 & 15 (T & Th only), 9 a.m.-noon Section 2: June 27 & 29 (T & Th only), 9 a.m.-noon Entering grades: 3-4 Fee: $115

Accurate and automatic recall of math facts is one of the greatest indicators of success in elementary mathematics. If you are just beginning to learn the facts or you’re ready to master them, join us for two fun-filled days of multiplication mania! We’ll use a wide variety of hands-on activities, sports and games that make mastering multiplication a breeze.

Please bring a water bottle and snack each day. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.

Instructor: Cheryl Utley

SKY RANCH LAUNCH CAMP Section 1: June 5-9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Section 2: June 12-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Entering grades: K-5 Fee: $269

Sky Ranch Christian Camps is bringing all the fun, discovery and growth of a week of day camp to TCA. Our staff of highly trained, Christian counselors will interact with your child in a week of purposeful play. Each day will include six separate activities to provide a variety of new experiences for your child. Giant inflatables, crazy sports with a camp twist, arts and crafts, team-building games, Bible exploration and tons of creative fun will leave your child begging for a camp experience all summer long. Please bring a sack lunch and drink. Enrollment is limited to 75 campers per week. Please register for Launch Camp

through Sky Ranch at http://skyranch.org/launch-camp/.

Instructors: Sky Ranch Counselors

Club SciKidz Dallas Do you have a child who is interested in technology or learning how the world works? Club SciKidz Dallas introduces children to the mysteries of science through hands-on, engaging, make-andtake projects and experiments. Our mission is to get children excited about science and technology by providing a nurturing and educational environment, which allows them to develop the science process skills necessary to become productive citizens for the 21st century! We believe that science was NEVER this much fun!

Please register for all Club SciKidz camps at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

CAMP JR. CHEMIST

CAMP LITTLE SCIENTIST

Section 1: June 26-30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.) *Half-day camp available each section from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and no post-care)*

Section 1: July 17-21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Entering Grades: PreK & Kindergarten Fee: $235 (half-day) or $285 (full-day) Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

*Half-day camp available each section from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and no post-care)* Entering Grades: PreK & Kindergarten Fee: $235 (half-day) or $285 (full-day) Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

CAMP JR. METEOROLOGIST

CAMP BEGINNER MINECRAFT

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.) *Half-day camp available each section from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and no post-care)*

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

It is time for glues, brews and goos! From our stockpile of hundreds of recipes and formulas, we have chosen our top favorite chemistry activities. Campers will love digging into and examining the results of these crazy chemical concoctions! In addition, campers will create several other wacky, wild and crazy concoctions. Campers will also realize the importance of measurement and sequencing, especially as they create some edible experiments!

Sample projects: invisible ink, funny putty, magic bubble paint and make-your-own chewing gum

Section 1: July 10-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Entering Grades: PreK & Kindergarten Fee: $235 (half-day) or $285 (full-day) Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Campers discover why weather changes and will explore the different components that make up weather. Junior meteorologists will measure rainfall, build a cloud window, learn about weather instruments by tracking weather phenomena, design their own tornadoes, create “snow” during the summer and more!

Sample Projects: sun prints, UV beads, a wind vane, anemometer and a cool rain stick

CAMP LITTLE ENGINEER

Section 1: June 19-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.) *Half-day camp available each section from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and no post-care)*

Entering Grades: PreK & Kindergarten Fee: $235 (half-day) or $285 (full-day) Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Section 1: June 26-30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Section 2: July 10-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Entering Grades: 1-3 Fee: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Minecraft is a block-building sandbox game with no set rules, where you can build anything you can possibly imagine. Campers learn how to work as a team as they take on the real-world jobs of programmer, game designer, artist and architect. Learn how to work in the survival mode and the creative mode of the game, where your camper’s imagination can run wild! What kind of adventure you choose will be up to you!

This camp is for beginners and those already playing the game. All campers are required to have a Minecraft™ account for this class. Purchase a standard account and desktop version of Minecraft™ ($26.95) at minecraft.net/store. Campers should bring their account logins when they come to camp.

CAMP COSMOS

Section 1: June 26-30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Section 2: July 17-21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Sir Isaac Newton never had this much fun! Campers will be immersed into our toymaker’s workshop as they construct and take home several different toy projects during the week.

Each project will teach an important physical property. In addition, campers will learn why certain shapes are so strong.

Sample projects: pocket rocket, sponge-ball slingshot, marshmallow shooter and snap circuit boards

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This unique camp will offer an incredible collection of projects and experiments that will amuse and amaze your little scientist! By being involved with several hands-on activities, your child will explore the basic scientific ideas that play a role in everyday life. In addition, campers will create and experiment with several other projects in the course of the week.

Campers will learn how the scientific method helps give us the answers to our many questions.

Sample projects: glowing firefly, seashell necklace, slime creation and water-bottle rocketry

Entering Grades: 1-3 Fee: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/ Is there a future rocket scientist in your family? If so, he or she should join us as we race across the Milky Way with our exciting astronomy experiments and projects! Campers will explore all things related to our solar system in this cosmic adventure. This is the camp that your child will be talking about for a long time!

Sample projects: rocket construction, using solar glasses, constructing and using a star finder, building a telescope and launching a rocket

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CAMP GROSSOLOGY

CAMP STOP MOTION EXPLOSION

Section 1: June 19-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Section 2: July 17-21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Section 1: July 17-21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Entering Grades: 1-3 Fee: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Campers will discover the science behind loads of horribly fantastic experiments! Projects focus on blood, bones and body bits. This is science with the squishy bits left in it! In addition, grossologists will indulge in many other silly, sickening body experiments that are sure to leave even the most seasoned scientist saying “yuck!”

Sample projects: bulging bag of brains, simulated snot, baby diaper dissection and eyeball acrobatics

CAMP SEA ADVENTURE

Entering Grades: 1-3 Fee: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Do you have a future filmmaker or director in your family? In this camp, your young filmmaker will learn the science of film and animation. Stop motion animation is an incredibly fun, hands-on way to make amazing films using a variety of materials and objects such as clay, LEGO® figures and other everyday materials. We provide campers with storyboard techniques, script writing help, set design ideas, lessons on character development and various film, lighting and special effects techniques. Campers will also learn how to use armature-based figures. If you are living with the next Steven Spielberg, your little director won’t want to miss this camp!

Section 1: July 10-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

CAMP DEEP SPACE ROBOTICS

Entering Grades: 1-3 Fee: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Arrrrrrrg! Welcome, me hearties! Formerly known as Camp Jolly Roger, we hope you’ll join us as we sail away on our pirate adventure and explore the crystal blue oceans searching for sea life, gold, gems and maybe even some buried treasure. Oceanography was never this much fun!

Sample projects: map making and orienteering, knot tying, shark-tooth necklace and building a model pirate ship

CAMP LITTLE ROBOT MECHANIC Section 1: June 19-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Entering Grades: 1-3 Fee: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

This camp is an introduction into the world of robotics. Campers will learn about the six simple machines and how they are incorporated into more complex machines. Each camper will work on a variety of projects in areas such as electricity, magnetism and construction.

In addition, campers will work in the areas of observation, experimentation and trial and error.

Sample projects: creating electric circuits, building a small, battery-powered car and building a personal robot

CAMP YOUNG PHYSICIAN Section 1: June 26-30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Section 2: July 10-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Entering Grades: 1-3 Fee: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Make NO bones about it; this camp is for the aspiring doctor in your family! Campers will learn that their bodies are comprised of miles of blood vessels, hundreds of muscles, many thousands of hairs, a furnace, a filter AND a fancy computer! Your child will really have a pulse on the human body with this camp.

Sample projects: building a lung model, testing for germs, build a spinal column and skin prints

CAMP YOUNG SCIENTIST

Section 1: June 19-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Section 1: June 19-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Section 2: July 17-21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Entering Grades: 4-7 Fee: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Engaging does not even start to describe this camp, which combines solid fuel rocketry and LEGO® Robotics. This NXT-based space adventure is designed for use with LEGO® Mindstorm robots and software. Our program for the week provides everything needed to facilitate an exciting STEM-based RoboCamp. STEM stands for: Science-TechnologyEngineering-Math and is a fundamental part of this camp by providing a hands-on, mindson environment. We will combine the LEGO® experience with Estes Rocket Labs as campers design and build their own rockets. When they are finished, they watch their rockets blast toward the stratosphere!

CAMP EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Section 1: June 26-30 (Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Entering Grades: 4-7 Fee: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Do you have a child who dreams of being a medical professional one day? In this hands-on biology based camp, campers learn about important life-saving techniques, including first aid and CPR. Numerous projects include: mammalian heart dissection, learning how to use medical instruments, triage and diagnosis. Campers will also explore the structures and physiology of the amazing human body. Career opportunities are discussed as campers meet a real medical professional. Each camper will receive a stethoscope and certificate at the end of the week.

CAMP EMERGENCY VET

Section 1: June 19-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Section 2: July 17-21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Entering Grades: 4-7 Fee: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

This camp is a camper’s ticket to the world of veterinary medicine. Campers will meet practitioners in the field, as well as pet groomers and be involved with several hands-on experiments. Each camper will receive his or her very own medical kit!

Sample topics: animal behavior, cancer research in animals, learning clinical procedures, preparation for a career in veterinary medicine, first aid, dentistry care and diseases and parasites

Entering Grades: 1-3 Fee: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Your budding scientist will have a blast learning about a variety of science topics in this engaging camp! This program is designed to cover a broad range of real life science topics such as: chemistry, biology, physics, basic rocketry and lab process skills. All activities meet or exceed the National Science Standards, so your child can be guaranteed a solid scientific foundation as he or she learns through these fun and exciting experiments.

Sample projects: grow-beast experiment, wacky window paint, super bouncing balls, cosmic rockets, and diving submarines

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CAMP EMERGENCY VET – ADVANCED Section 1: June 26-30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Entering Grades: 4-7 Fee: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/ Before taking this camp, campers must have already taken our Camp Emergency Vet! This extension camp takes the investigation of veterinary medicine to

a deeper level. We cover a broad range of topics including an extensive survey of animal anatomy featuring a comprehensive rat dissection, which includes neutering and suturing.

Campers will spend a considerable time using the microscope as they study a variety of bacteria and parasites that prey on our favorite pets.

Sample topics: rat neutering, suturing, using a hypodermic needle, bacteria and parasites, broken bones, dissection, blood smears, and microscopy skills

CAMP MASTER MINECRAFT CODER Section 1: June 19-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Section 2: July 17-21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Entering Grades: 4-7 Fee: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Minecraft™ is a block-building sandbox game with no set rules, where you can build anything you can possibly imagine. For veteran gamers, this camp will assist your survival and creativity as you learn to new strategies from the creators themselves. This camp is for those campers that have already been playing Minecraft™. With the help of the Youth Digital curriculum and our expert counselors, campers learn how to make modifications and use Redstone to expand their creative abilities.

CAMP ROBOT MECHANIC Section 1: July 10-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Entering Grades: 4-7 Cost: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Your robotics lover will learn about the science of robotics, with information on famous inventors, major innovations, breakthroughs and advances in robot history. Newton’s Laws will be emphasized all week, and each camper will receive and work on three robot kits. This year, we are featuring the 3-in-1 All Terrain Robot, which is a multi-function tracked mobile robot, and our new 7-in-1 Solar Powered Robot Fleet Kit. Campers will be able to take their robots home at week’s end. Campers will also learn how to solder, a skill that is a must for anyone interested in robotics or electronics!

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CAMP SPECIAL EFFECTS

Section 1: July 10-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Entering Grades: 4-7 Fee: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

This was the first camp ever offered by Club SciKidz! Newly revised and more exciting than ever, campers learn the science behind Hollywood’s special effects. Activities will demonstrate concepts related to light, sound, perception, illusion and model building.

Campers will also learn various special effect make-up techniques, working with the same materials used by professional make-up artists to simulate cuts, bruises, artificial blood and old age. All campers will create (and take home) a movie using techniques in Claymation and Stop-Motion Animation. Lessons include plot development, story boarding, set building, filming and sound effects. If there is a future movie director living in your house, this is the camp for your child!

CAMP VIDEO GAME MAKER Section 1: June 26-30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Section 2: July 10-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Optional pre-care from 8 a.m. and post-care until 5 p.m.)

Entering Grades: 4-7 Fee: $285 Please register at https://www.clubscikidzdallas.com/enroll/

Campers will start with our special Video Game Creation program, designed for the absolute beginner. If your child is an aspiring game maker with no idea where to start, this is a great place to start. The software uses a “shooter-style” game engine; therefore, it is ideal for making shooting games. For returning campers and those campers who master our beginner’s software program, we have advanced software, which allows campers to go as far as they want in the course of the week. This includes shooter-style, platform and mazetype games.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL ACCELERATED MATH

DRUM SET FOR DRUMMIES I (Beginner to Intermediate)

Brush up or jump to the head of the class! The Accelerated Math course provides group and individual lessons plus assignments designed to meet the specific needs of each student. It is appropriate for students who need remediation and for those interested in a mathematical challenge. A computerized test given the first day of class will determine each student’s level and enable the coach to customize a program of study targeting each student’s needs. Enrollment is limited to 15 students.

Ever play “Rock Band” and wish you could play real drums? Now, you can! Enroll in the beginning drum set class and learn the actual components that make up the instrument, coordination, dexterity, counting and timing skills, drum “fills” and grooves that cover many genres of music, including, but not limited to, rock, pop, country, jazz, Latin, samba, etc.

Enrollment limited to 10 students.

Section 1: June 5-23 (MWF only, 3 weeks), 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Entering grades: 5-6 Fee: $165

Instructor: Cheryl Utley

ACCELERATED READING

Section 1: June 5-23 (MWF only, 3 weeks), 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Entering grades: 5-6 Fee: $165

Summer reading can be fun! The Accelerated Reading course provides group and individual lessons designed to make reading enjoyable, while increasing comprehension, developing skills and building vocabulary. A computerized test given the first day of each session will determine each student’s individual reading range and enable the coach to help the students select books based on ability and interest. WARNING—research shows students who do not read during the summer months experience learning loss! Enrollment is limited to 15 students.

Instructor: Cheryl Utley

BAKING BOOT CAMP

Section 1: June 19-23, 9-11 a.m Entering grades: 4-8 Fee: $155 (includes all supplies)

Section 1: June 5 & 8 (M & Th only), 9-10:30 a.m.

Section 2: June 12 & 15 (M & Th only), 9-10:30 a.m.

Entering grades: K-5 Fee: $50

Instructor: John Gurke

DRUM SET FOR DRUMMIES II (Intermediate to Advanced)

Section 1: June 5 & 8 (M & Th only), 10:30 a.m.-noon Section 2: June 12 & 15 (M & Th only), 10:30 a.m.-noon Entering grades: 6-12 Fee: $50

Want to play like your drum heroes? Want to learn the drum parts to your favorite song?

Enroll in the intermediate-to-advanced drum set class and learn advanced concepts, such as grooves, “chops” linear fills, chart reading, sight reading, matched/tradition grip pros and cons, the art of recording, performing with a “click track” and “loops,” etc. Learn advanced musical content in different areas of music, including but not limited to rock, pop, country, jazz, Latin, samba, etc. This course will also cover basic maintenance, cleaning and repair of drums, cymbals, as well as drum head selection, “seating” a drum head correctly and tuning. This course is strongly recommended for the drum-set enthusiast or students wanting to take their performances to the next level. Enrollment limited to 10 students.

Instructor: John Gurke

Would you like to have some basic training in baking? Come bake with us for a week, as we share tips and teach you the basics of baking cookies, cakes, cupcakes, muffins, brownies, bread, etc. You will leave with your own personalized apron, basic baking supplies and a cookbook full of recipes you learned during the week, as well as new ones to try. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.

Instructors: Joanna Hayden and Brandie Rodgers

KARATE AND SELF-DEFENSE CAMP Section 1: July 24-28, 9 a.m.-noon Entering grades: 1-6 Fee: $215

Karate kids will get a kick out of this summer camp! Are your kids looking for something to do during the summer? Wouldn’t it be great if they could use this time to stay active, have fun, learn valuable life skills and get some quality karate training? With Chamberlain Studios Karate Camp, they can! Chamberlain Studios Karate Camps is rooted in the 3 Steps to a Great Kid character program, which centers on training with our highly skilled black belt instructors in fundamental martial arts skills, drills and activities. Your kids will walk away each day tired and happy from the fun activities, and you may find your life a little easier, as the students earn stripes on their belts by doing activities and chores at home. Join us for this terrific summer camp in 2017! Custom uniforms are optional and can be purchased from the camp instructor for $35. Chamberlain Studios website is www.DallasKenpo.com.

Instructors: Chamberlain Studio

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LATIN 1A

MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP: GODSPELL

Section 1: June 5-23, 9-11 a.m.

Entering grade: 8 Fee: $315

Section 1: June 5–9, (M–Th, 9a.m.–4p.m. & Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. performance) Section 2: June 12–16, (M–Th, 9a.m.–4p.m. & Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. performance) Entering grades 5-8 Fee: $315

This course is required for new students entering eighth grade and any current students who have not had Unit 1 of the Cambridge Latin Course. This course covers seventh-grade Latin at TCA and prepares students for Latin 1B. Please contact Department Head Frances Gannon with any questions, fgannon@trinitychristian.org.

Students will be cast in a production of Godspell. Each student will be required to act, sing and dance in this show. The week will be geared for preparation for the performance on Friday evening at 7 p.m. This is a wonderful outlet for talented students to perform in a fabulous show! (Each student will need to bring a sack lunch and snack each day. Every student will be responsible for his or her costume. Costumes will be discussed the first day of the workshop).

Enrollment is limited to 18 students.

Instructors: Kathryn Goldsmith and Robin Floch

MANNERS REALLY MATTER

Instructors: Kristi Robison and Leslie Williams Blum ’88

Section 1: June 27 and 29 (T & Th only), 1-3 p.m.

Entering grades 5-6 Fee: $115

SEMINAR FOR CREATIVE WRITING

Etiquette is key to making good first impressions and building healthy relationships.

Courtesy, manners, respect and the ability to handle a variety of situations are an important part of training with the power to impact reputation and relationships with family, friends and even complete strangers. This camp will help preteens develop age-appropriate skills, enabling them to shine in every situation from polite conversation to table and restaurant manners to managing social media to being a good host and polite guest. Through a series of engaging activities and role playing, your child will learn how to put his or her best foot forward with peers, as well as adults.

Enrollment is limited to 12 students.

Instructor: Cheryl Utley

This course is designed to help rising fifth graders who need help solidifying math concepts from fourth grade. Emphasis will be on adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing numbers, as well as working on place value and word problems to help ease the transition into fifth grade. Enrollment limited to 14 students.

Instructor: Rebekah Viohl

This course is designed to help rising sixth graders who need help solidifying math concepts from fifth grade. Emphasis will be on long division, fractions, decimals and multiple step problems. Enrollment limited to 14 students.

Instructor: Rebekah Viohl

MATH BRIDGES: Getting Prepared for Seventh-Grade Math

Instructor: Karen Compere

Sky Ranch Christian Camps is bringing all the fun, discovery and growth of a week of day camp to TCA. Our staff of highly trained, Christian counselors will interact with your child in a week of purposeful play. Each day will include six separate activities to provide a variety of new experiences for your child. Giant inflatables, crazy sports with a camp twist, arts and crafts, team-building games, Bible exploration and tons of creative fun will leave your child begging for a camp experience all summer long. Please bring a sack lunch and drink. Enrollment is limited to 75 campers per week. Please register for Launch Camp through Sky Ranch at

http://skyranch.org/launch-camp/.

Instructors: Sky Ranch Counselors

STUDY SKILLS AND MEMORY MAGIC!

This course is designed to help rising seventh graders prepare for the world of algebra.

Students will learn to perform basic operations with integers and fractions and will use those concepts to solve algebraic equations. Games and hands-on activities will be used to help make these concepts easier to understand. Enrollment limited to 16 students.

This course is designed for rising eighth graders who need help solidifying math concepts from seventh grade. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals of pre-algebra mathematics to help ease the transition into Algebra 1. Enrollment limited to 16 students.

Instructor: Sharla Davidson

Section 1: June 5-9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Section 2: June 12-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Entering grades: K-5 Fee: $269

Section 1: June 26-30; 1-3 p.m.

Section 2: July 10-14; 1-3 p.m.

Entering grade: 6 Fee: $115

Section 1: July 10-14, 1-3 p.m.

Entering grade: 8 Fee: $115

Lights, camera, action! This workshop will help prepare each student for an audition or just to have fun singing and acting. The first hour will be spent developing proper vocal singing technique and preparing a song to sing on the last class performance. The second hour will be spent developing acting skills. Each performer will choose a monologue that will also be presented on the last day of class. Each student will leave the workshop ready to audition and more confident in his or her performance skills. Enrollment is limited to 8 students.

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MATH BRIDGES: Getting Prepared for Sixth-Grade Math

MATH BRIDGES: Getting Prepared for Eighth-Grade Math

Instructor: Caroline Megison

Section 1: June 5-9, 10 a.m.-noon Entering grades: 5-8 Fee: $115

Section 1: June 26-30; 9-11 a.m.

Section 2: July 10-14; 9-11 a.m.

Entering grade: 5 Fee: $115

Instructor: Karen Compere

Do you love to write? Are you excited by new ideas, styles or writing topics? In this class, you will have numerous opportunities to explore different topics and aspects of creative writing. You will get to try new kinds of writing and use your creativity to produce various genres of writing that are fun and interesting to you. You will be challenged with different writing prompts and will even be able to get feedback on some of your work from classmates. Enrollment is limited to 18 students.

SINGING AND ACTING AUDITION WORKSHOP

MATH BRIDGES: Getting Prepared for Fifth-Grade Math

Section 1: July 10-14, 9-11 a.m.

Entering grade: 7 Fee: $115

Section 1: June 5-9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Entering Grades 5-8 Fee: $115

Section 1: June 5-9, 10:30 a.m.-noon Entering grades: 5-8 Fee: $115

Want to use your study time wisely? Do you wish you could remember material for class and tests? Come learn tips to increase reading comprehension, improve note and test taking, sharpen memory skills and become more organized. Learn how to put your computer and mobile device to work for you. Course will be very project and activity-based. Bring your mobile device (iPad, iTouch, iPhone, Android or laptop). Enrollment is limited to 20 students.

Instructors: Susan Jackson and Kari Rector

SUCCESS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL WRITING Section 1: June 5-9, 9-11 a.m., entering grades 5-6 Section 2: June 5-9, 9-11 a.m., entering grades 7-8 Fee: $115

Understand the styles and methods used for writing in Middle School at TCA. You will learn how to develop creative and insightful ideas, organize your thoughts, cite textual evidence and answer the question effectively in writing. Along the way, you will review the Six Traits of Writing and stylistic techniques. This class is strongly recommended for students new to TCA, but will benefit any student wanting extra help to prepare for the next grade level. Enrollment is limited to 18 students.

Instructors: Caroline Megison (grades 5-6) and Suzanne Burk (grades 7-8)

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UPPER SCHOOL BEYOND AP PHYSICS MECHANICS

COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP

This course is open to anyone who has completed AP Physics. The goals of the course are to cover Physics topics not covered in the AP course and prepare students for taking the SAT Physics Subject Test. Topics covered will include waves, optics, electricity & magnetism, and modern physics.

This workshop will focus on the art of crafting the college application essay, a requirement for most college applications. It may be only 500 words, but the admissions essay portion of a college application can mean the difference between acceptance and rejection. How you write your personal essay shows the admissions committee why you are different from everyone else. It provides information about you that test scores, grades and extracurricular pursuits just cannot. Students are encouraged to bring in college application essay prompts from colleges of their choosing, and we will walk through each step of writing this essay—from gathering ideas, to drafting the actual essay, to editing and revising the final copy. Students will see first-hand what makes an essay of this type successful or unsuccessful by examining a number of essays and writing, studying and critiquing their own. Join this workshop and learn how to effectively and persuasively make your application essay stand out from the crowd! Enrollment is limited to 16 students.

Section 1: July 17-28, 8 a.m.-noon Entering grade: 12 Fee: $315

Instructor: Joseph Acker

BUG CAMP

Section 1: June 5-8 (M-Th), 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Section 2: June 12-15 (M-Th), 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Section 3: July 10-13 (M-Th), 10 a.m..-noon Entering grade: 9 Fee: $115

Come have a creepy, crawly good time discovering insects! We’ll spend time catching, examining, pinning and classifying insects. One day will be spent catching out in the field, and the bugs we catch will then be classified and pinned the next day in the lab. Any insects that are caught and pinned can be used later in the school year in your insect collection for biology class! Come get a head start, and have fun exploring the world of bugs! Enrollment is limited to 14 students.

Instructor: Courtney Bryson

CAMP COLLEGE

Section 1: July 24-28, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

Section 2: July 24-28, 2-4 p.m.

Entering grade: 12 Fee$115

This class will focus on getting you ready to apply to the colleges of your choice in early August! We will update and streamline your resume, and we will draft/write/edit your college essays. We will discuss strategies for gaining admission to the colleges of your choice, so you will be ready to upload all of your documents. I have experience working in one-on-one, as well as class settings, for college admissions prep, and have shepherded many students through this process. Come to class with your resume and with at least one college essay drafted for best results! Enrollment is limited to 16 students.

Instructor: Fran Legband

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Section 1: June 5-9, 9-11 a.m.

Entering grade: 12 Fee: $115

Instructor: Diane Walton

DRUM SET FOR DRUMMIES II (Intermediate to Advanced)

Section 1: June 5 & 8 (M & Th only), 10:30 a.m.-noon Section 2: June 12 & 15 (M & Th only), 10:30 a.m.-noon Entering grades: 6-12 Fee: $50

Want to play like your drum heroes? Want to learn the drum parts to your favorite song? Enroll in the intermediate-to-advanced drum set class and learn advanced concepts, such as grooves, “chops” linear fills, chart reading, sight reading, matched/tradition grip pros and cons, the art of recording, performing with a “click track” and “loops,” etc. Learn advanced musical content in different areas of music, including but not limited to rock, pop, country, jazz, Latin, samba, etc. This course will also cover basic maintenance, cleaning and repair of drums, cymbals, as well as drum head selection, “seating” a drum head correctly and tuning.

This course is strongly recommended for the drum-set enthusiast or students wanting to take their performances to the next level. Enrollment limited to 10 students.

Instructor: John Gurke

FRESHMAN SUMMER READING COURSE: THE TALE OF TROY Section 1: June 5-8 (M-Th), 8-10 a.m.

Section 2: June 5-8 (M-Th), 10 a.m.- noon Section 3: June 12-15 (M-Th), 10 a.m.- noon Entering grade: 9 Fee: $115

This course will focus on reading and understanding the plot and main characters in The Tale of Troy. Also included in the course will be a discussion of the approach that the students will take in reading and analyzing literature during their freshman year. Students will finish the week with a clear understanding of the work and completion of the summer reading assignment. This course does NOT address the students’ reading of the second part of the freshman summer reading assignment. Enrollment is limited to 20 students.

Instructor: Stephanie Burgoon

Interested in painting a mural for TCA? This course is for students with little to no experience in art or computer graphics programs. The computer as an art tool is emphasized as the students learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop with an emphasis on art and design theory.

Through this process the student will create unique designs to be integrated into a predetermined master image. Students will also learn how to transfer and physically paint their own designs onto a final mural. No prerequisites. Enrollment is limited to 10 students.

Instructor: David Connolly

Section 1: June 26-30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Entering grades: 9-12 Fee: $315 1 trimester of Upper School Fine Art or Technology credit

Section 1: June 5-16, 8 a.m.-noon Section 2: June 5-16, 12:45-4:45 p.m.

Section 3: June 19 - 30, 8 a.m.-noon Section 4: June 19 - 30, 12:45-4:45 p.m.

Section 5: July 10-21, 8 a.m.-noon Section 6: July 17-28, 8 a.m.-noon Entering grades: 10-12 Fee: $315 1 Trimester of Upper School credit

This course is for the student who wants a brief overview of photography. Get your technology or fine art credit hours while learning the basics of digital photography and experience Photoshop’s virtual darkroom, discovering how to make prints that say what you want them to say. No prerequisites. Enrollment is limited to 14 students.

Instructor: David Connolly

INTRO TO SCULPTURE

The goal of this course is to gain an understanding of the human body and total health by considering the physical, mental, social and spiritual influences on the whole person. We will learn health facts and health-promoting attitudes and habits. We will research and address current and critical health issues, understand the implications of high risk behaviors and recognize God’s role in creating and sustaining our life and health. Credit cannot be given if a student misses any more than four hours of class (or one day). DO NOT PLAN TRIPS OR APPOINTMENTS DURING THE SESSION. A student must attend the section for which he or she is registered. Enrollment is limited to 20 students per section.

Section 1: July 10-14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Entering grade: 9-12 Fee: $315 1 trimester of Upper School Fine Art

This course is for students with an interest in creating a permanent unique one-of-a-kind sculpture to be displayed at TCA. Students will work on a collaborative concept piece that the class will design and construct together. The course will go over structural integrity, armature, construction methods and materials, integration of found objects and process steps in both clay and wax. No prerequisites. Enrollment is limited to 8 students.

Instructors: Russ Betts, Courtney Bryson, Kerry DeWeese, Sara Fusco and Tracy Graham

Instructor: Jon Millet

HITCHCOCK TO ADVENTURE TIME: Art and the Ideas Behind It

JUNIOR SUMMER READING COURSE: THE SCARLET LETTER

Section 1: June 19-23, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Entering grade: 9-12 Fee: $315 1 trimester of Upper School Fine Art or Technology credit

Section 1: June 12-16, 10 a.m.-noon Section 2: July 17-21 10 a.m.-noon Entering grade: 11 Fee: $115

Interested in film analysis or ever wonder what’s the story behind movies, shows and visual art? This course is for students with little to no experience in art or computer graphics programs, where we will be watching and discussing films, popular videos and visual art.

Additionally, while watching and discussing visual art content, we will be making our own artwork using the computer as an art-making tool and traditional art making materials. No prerequisites. Enrollment is limited to 14 students.

This course will focus on reading and understanding the plot and significant themes in Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter in preparation for the junior year. Students will discuss their reading in seminar and write about the text in journal format to gain insight and understanding. Also included in the course will be the discussion and practice of close analysis of literature in preparation for the first essay of the junior year. Students will finish the week with a clear understanding of the novel and an introduction to close analysis.

Please understand that the students will need to read approximately 50 pages a night to prepare for each day’s class. Enrollment is limited to 20 students.

Instructor: David Connolly

Instructor: Holly Bator

INTRO TO DIGITAL GRAPHICS

SENIOR SUMMER READING COURSE: LIFE OF PI

This course is for students with little to no experience in computer graphics programs.

The computer as an art tool will be emphasized as the students will learn the basics of photography and drawing based programs. Students will learn the art of scanning and importing images, color corrections, digital manipulation of their images and the mounting and presentation of their finished products. Adobe Photoshop will be the primary application that will be studied with a digital portfolio being the final product of the class. No prerequisites. Enrollment is limited to 14 students.

Instructor: Jon Millet

Section 1: July 10-14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Entering grades: 9-12 Fee: $315 1 trimester of Upper School Fine Art or Technology credit

INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

HEALTH

Section 1: July 17-21, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Entering grades: 9-12 Fee: $315 1 trimester of Upper School Fine Art or Technology credit

INTRO TO DIGITAL GRAPHIC MURAL PAINTING

Section 1: July 24-28, 9-11 a.m.

Entering grade: 12 Fee: $115

Come to this LAST summer reading class of your high school career! We will discuss the plot, characters and themes of the novel to prepare you to complete your summer reading essay.

The class will be formatted with discussion, group work and movie watching. We will finish the book during the week. Students should have read through Part One (the first 93 pages) before the class begins. Enrollment is limited to 16 students.

Instructor: Fran Legband

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SOPHOMORE SUMMER READING COURSE: CANDIDE Section 1: June 26-30, 9-11 a.m.

Section 2: June 26-30, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Section 3: June 26-30, 1:35- 3:35, p.m.

Entering grade: 10 Fee: $115

This course will focus on reading and understanding the plot and significant themes in Voltaire’s satirical mock epic Candide, which is required summer reading for incoming sophomores. Also included in the course will be a discussion of the historical background that shapes the literature of the 18th century Enlightenment. Additionally, the students will discuss their reading and complete their summer reading packets concerning Candide.

Students will finish the week with a clear understanding of the novel and with their assigned work. Please understand that the students will need to read each night to prepare for each day’s class. Enrollment is limited to 20 students.

TAPPS TEAM ACADEMIC WORKSHOP: Literary Criticism, Ready Writing, Poetry and Prose Interpretation Section 1: July 17-21, 1:30-3 p.m.

Entering grade: 10-12 Fee: $115 Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Please see Mrs. Bator or Mrs. Walton before signing up.

During this one-week workshop, your coaches will equip you with all that you need to prepare for the TAPPS academic competition in April. Come meet your team and begin to collaborate in the study and practice of your chosen contest. This class is highly recommended for all students wishing to represent TCA in this state academic competition.

Please note the following descriptions of each competition in order to narrow down your area(s) of interest:

Instructor: Zoe Ellen Azzi

Literary Criticism Competition - requires knowledge of literary history and of critical

SOPHOMORE SUMMER READING COURSE: A TALE OF TWO CITIES

Ready Writing Competition - Students will write an expository essay on a current topic.

terms, and ability to read critically.

Section 1: July 10-14, 8-10:30 a.m.

Section 2: July 10-14, 10:35 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

Section 3: July 10-14, 2-4:30 p.m.

Entering grade: 10 Fee: $115

This course will focus on reading and understanding the plot and significant themes in Charles Dickens’ masterpiece A Tale of Two Cities, which is required summer reading for incoming sophomores. Also included in the course will be a discussion of the historical background of the French Revolution, which serves as the setting for the novel. Additionally, the students will discuss their reading and complete their summer reading packets concerning A Tale of Two Cities. Students will finish the week with a clear understanding of the novel and with their assigned work. Please understand that the student must come to class with Book 1 (pages 3-51) of the novel already read. The student will be required to read each night for the next day’s class in order to complete Book 2 and Book 3 of the novel.

Enrollment is limited to 16 students.

Expository writing explains, proves or explores a topic in a balanced way, allowing the argument and the evidence given to be the deciding factor in the paper.

Poetry/Prose Interpretation Competition - Oral interpretation focuses on literature

in performance through expressive oral reading. The goals of this contest are to encourage the contestant’s exploration of a variety of literary selections and to enhance the performer’s and audience’s appreciation of literature through the performer’s interpretation of the work.

Instructors: Diane Walton and Holly Bator

Instructor: Zoe Ellen Azzi

UPPER SCHOOL

TECHNOLOGY Summer school for-credit “tech” courses are designed to help students ease the congestion of the regular school year by “off-lining” some of their required courses to the summer. Other students may simply wish to augment their education or explore new interests. All courses are hands-on, project-oriented and focus on real-life scenarios and applications. Often projects integrate topics from other TCA courses for extra reinforcement! Regardless of where you are in the technology spectrum, we offer something for you! Reasonable keyboarding skills are presumed. Generally speaking, all assignments are completed in class with very little (if any) outside work required.

Parents take note! If you wish to explore these interests, too, you are welcome to join us! See US Technology Head Kent Pendleton for details.

Teachers, do you need to improve your technology skills? Join us! You can learn the practical uses of software and get some professional growth hours in as well. Use software to make your professional life easier.

All summer school technology students are requested to bring their TI calculators, a spiral notebook (journal), a three-ring binder, a pencil, pen and USB flash drive to class the first day. A “supply check” that first day will be one of your first grades for the week, so don’t forget your stuff! Also, please bring a sack lunch and a drink...refrigerators will be available. Students will also bring snacks to class on a rotating basis.

Credit cannot be given if a student misses more than four hours of class.

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The following introductory classes are designed for “beginners” with very little background, confidence or proficiency in the use of contemporary software:

INTRO TO MULTIMEDIA

Section 1: June 12-16, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Entering grades: 8-12 Fee: $415 (includes the cost of a textbook) Prerequisites: none 1 Trimester of Upper School Technology credit for US students Parents/teachers are welcome in this class.

Students will learn to organize, illustrate and deliver ideas and information in a fast and professional manner using PowerPoint’s slide show format. Text, pictures, charts/graphs, audio/video will be incorporated into presentations. Advanced animation and Internet importing techniques will be utilized to create customized templates. Basic Photoshop (Creative Cloud) techniques will be introduced and included in projects. As time permits, the Prezi platform will be explored as an alternative to traditional slide presentations. Moderate keyboarding skills highly recommended.

Instructor: Susan Jackson

INTRO TO WEB PAGE PROGRAMMING: JavaScript & Graphics (Honors)

Section 1: June 19-23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Entering grades: 9-12 (younger students by special permission) Fee: $415 (includes the price of a textbook) Prerequisites: Algebra 1, reasonable proficiency with Photoshop and Dreamweaver CSx, Intro to Web Page Design and/or department head approval 1 Trimester of Upper School Technology credit Parents/teachers are welcome in this class.

In addition to the static languages of the web (HTML5, CSS), there are other languages that let your web page actually do something beyond display information. JavaScript and HTML5 allow a user to add some ‘zing’ to a web page by providing graphics that can be manipulated with user commands. The exciting possibility allows a platform for game development. See how this is done and get a taste of what computer programming is all about. We will use Dreamweaver Creative Cloud, and other platforms to get our web pages to do tricks and rudimentary games.

Instructor: Kent Pendleton

INTERMEDIATE WEB PAGE PROGRAMMING – PHP, MySQL and Dynamic Database-Driven Websites (Honors)

INTRO TO SPREADSHEET DESIGN Section 1: June 19-23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Entering grades: 9-12 Fee: $415 (includes the cost of a textbook) Prerequisites: Algebra 1 (Pre, Co-requisite) 1 Trimester of Upper School Technology credit Parents/teachers are welcome in this class.

Proficiency with Excel is critical in the business world and is an assumed skill in most college environments. Students will learn and practice the basic functionalities of Excel (Office 365) to design documents that convey both numerical and non-numerical information in interesting, clear and captivating formats. Charts and graphs will aesthetically summarize information. They will learn how to create formulas from scratch and utilize built-in formulas from Excel’s vast array of built-in functions.

Instructor: Susan Jackson

The following classes are also offered for credit but are more advanced than the preceding classes:

INTRO TO BUSINESS GRAPHIC DESIGN (Honors) Section 1: June 5-9, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Entering grades: 8-12 Fee: $415 (includes cost of a textbook) Prerequisites: none 1 Trimester of Upper School Technology credit Parents/teachers are welcome in this class.

Section 1: June 26-30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Entering grades: 9-12 (younger students by special permission) Fee: $415 (includes the price of a textbook) Prerequisites: Algebra 1, reasonable proficiency with Photoshop and Dreamweaver Creative Cloud, Intro to Web Page Design and Introduction to Web Page Programming with JavaScript and/or department head Approval 1 Trimester of Upper School Technology credit Parents/teachers are welcome in this class.

Once you can create a webpage, make it look ‘nice’ with Photoshop and CSS and get it to do some tricks with JavaScript, the next step is giving it the ability to store and retrieve information from an online database. Once you can do this, the design (and consulting) possibilities are unlimited! PHP and MySQL are technologies that allow you to manipulate, store, retrieve and process data that can dynamically change the fabric of a webpage and allow a user to experience all the features of a modern web experience. Many former TCA students have used this knowledge to begin real-life consulting careers in high school. Join us in this valuable class!

Instructor: Kent Pendleton

The ability to manipulate, design, store and create images is central in effective electronic and written communication. Participants will learn how to use Photoshop Creative Cloud as a tool to create and manipulate images for placement in documents, media presentations, web pages and mobile apps. No prior experience with Photoshop is required. This course would be ideal for students interested in yearbook.

Instructor: Kent Pendleton

INTRO TO WEB PAGE DESIGN (Honors)

Section 1: June 12-16, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Entering grades: 8-12 Fee: $415 (includes cost of a textbook) Prerequisites: Either Introduction to Business Graphic Design, Digital Art, Yearbook or Introduction to Multimedia or proof of proficiency with Photoshop and/or department head approval 1 Trimester of Upper School Technology credit Parents/teachers are welcome in this class.

The languages of the web: HTML5 and CSS3 will be explored as we write web pages “from scratch” and utilize web-authoring software (Dreamweaver Creative Cloud and/or Brackets) to expedite their design. Images will be crafted to make web pages appear ‘seamless and students will learn principles to make their web pages ‘stand out’ as professional and polished.

Instructor: Kent Pendleton

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ATHLETICS Athletic Development Training ESSENTIAL FOR ALL ATHLETES

Athletes need to be developed. Expecting them to “just be ready” or to get in shape during season is preparing them to fail. No other program will prepare your athlete for his or her future in sports at TCA or outside of school better than the summer program at TCA with Team DX3.

All athletes need self-confidence, development and “know-how” to safely prepare to perform.

Skill is essential, but the speed and strength at which those skills are executed determines the level of play. Summer Athletic Development Training gives athletes the best opportunity to learn, develop and master safe, technically sound training practices. Athletes will make tremendous improvements in athleticism while gaining confidence in a fun, safe environment with peers. They will be better prepared for their sports and learn principles that will serve them well long after the summer. Be confident, be fast, be strong…be a DX3 Athlete!

MS BOYS ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Section 1: May 30-June 2 (T-Fr), 10-11:30 a.m.

Section 2: June 12-15 (M-Th), 10-11:30 a.m.

Section 3: June 19-22 (M-Th), 10-11:30 a.m.

Section 4: June 26-29 (M-Th), 10-11:30 a.m.

Section 5: July 3, 5-7 (M, W-Fr), 10-11:30 a.m.

Section 6: July 10-13 (M-Th), 10-11:30 a.m.

Section 7: July 17-20 (M-Th), 10-11:30 a.m.

Section 8: July 24-27 (M-Th), 10-11:30 a.m.

Entering grades: 5-8 Fee: $60 per week, $200 for sections 1-4 or sections 5-8, or $400 for all summer. (Daily drop-in rate is $20 per day, paid on site.) No MS DX3 camp June 6-9 due to MS Football Camp.

Instructors: Team DX3

US BOYS ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Section 1: May 30-June 2 (T-Fr), 10-11:30 a.m.

Section 2: June 5-8 (M-Th), 10-11:30 a.m.

Section 3: June 12-15 (M-Th), 10-11:30 a.m.

Section 4: June 19-22 (M-Th), 10-11:30 a.m.

Section 5: June 26-29 (M-Th), 10-11:30 a.m.

Section 6: July 3, 5-7 (M, W-Fr), 10-11:30 a.m.

Section 7: July 10-13 (M-Th), 10-11:30 a.m.

Section 8: July 17-20 (M-Th), 10-11:30 a.m.

Entering grades: 9-12 Fee: $60 per week, $200 for sections 1-4 or sections 5-8, or $400 for all summer. (Daily drop-in rate is $20 per day, paid on site.)

Instructors: Team DX3

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GIRLS ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Section 1: May 30-June 2 (T-Fr), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Section 2: June 5-8 (M-Th), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Section 3: June 12-15 (M-Th), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Section 4: June 19-22 (M-Th), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Section 5: June 26-29 (M-Th), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Section 6: July 3, 5-7 (M, W-Fr), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Section 7: July 10-14 (M-Th), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Section 8: July 17-20 (M-Th), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Entering grades: 5-12, will separate age groups as needed Fee: $50 per week, $160 for sections 1-4 or sections 5-8, $320 for all summer.

(Daily drop-in rate is $20 per day, paid on site.) Minimum of 10 girls needed for camp to make.

Instructors: Team DX3

Baseball TROJAN BASEBALL CAMP

Section 1: May 30-June 2 (T-F), 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., entering grades: 1-5 Section 2: June 19-22 (M-Th), 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., entering grades: 6-8 Fee: $165 (includes t-shirt)

Develop your baseball skills during this fun and productive camp. Receive a Trojan Baseball t-shirt and MLB baseball cards during one of the best weeks of your life. Learn from TCA coaches and players who will teach you the proper fundamentals of fielding, throwing, hitting, bunting and base running. Also, learn how to pitch and play other positions, as well. Learn what-it-takes to become an outstanding Trojan baseball player! Bring a glove, bat, water bottle and snack; wear a t-shirt, shorts and cap. The last day of camp, wear your swim suit and bring a towel for ‘Slip-n-Slide’ (during the last thirty minutes of camp) to celebrate a great week! Please include your t-shirt size on your registration form. GO TROJANS!

Instructor: Coach Don English

Basketball

Cross Country

LS AND MS LADY TROJAN BASKETBALL CAMP

CROSS COUNTRY

Section 1: June 6-8 (T-Th), 10 a.m.-noon, entering grades: 1-3 Section 2: June 13-15 (T-Th), 10 a.m.-noon, entering grades: 4-6 Fee: $115 (includes t-shirt)

Come learn fundamentals of basketball! Also learn to communicate with teammates and coaches while learning sportsmanship and responsibility. Players will learn valuable lessons and have plenty of fun! You are the future of the Lady Trojan basketball program, and we are excited about the future! Bring a water bottle and be ready for a great time. Camp t-shirt is included. Be sure to include t-shirt size on registration form.

Instructors: Coach John Franklin

LADY TROJAN ELITE BASKETBALL SKILLS CAMP Section 1: June 20-22 (T-Th), 10 a.m.-noon Entering grades: 7-9 Fee: $115 (includes t-shirt)

Improve your basketball skills! Focus will be on player development through technical instruction, intensive drills, and guided game situational play. Through drills, contests and games, players will be able to translate skills from practice to game competition.

Participants will work to improve upon their shooting mechanics, footwork, ball handling, offensive moves and moving without the ball. This camp is great for girls that desire to play for the Lady Trojans in the future. Bring a water bottle and be ready for a great time. Camp t-shirt is included. Be sure to include t-shirt size on registration form.

Instructors: Coach John Franklin

LS TROJAN BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP Section 1: June 19-22 (M-Th), 8:30 a.m.-noon Entering grades: 3-5 Fee: $165 (includes t-shirt)

Come and learn to play the great game of basketball the TCA Trojan way! Individual instruction will be given to all campers by coaches who are enthusiastic about the game of basketball. All phases of the game will be taught with an emphasis on the fundamentals.

Each camper will be taught a variety of skills that will help him in his overall development as a basketball player. Areas to be covered include shooting, ball handling, rebounding, dribbling, passing, team play and a lot more! Camp t-shirts and certificates will be given, as well as awards for contest winners. Come get out of the heat and enjoy a great week of basketball fun! Be sure to include t-shirt size on your registration.

Instructor: Coach Randy Feemster

MS TROJAN BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP Section 1: June 19-22 (M-Th), 1-4 p.m.

Entering grades: 6-8 Fee: $140 (includes t-shirt)

Come and learn to play the great game of basketball the TCA Trojan way! Individual instruction will be given to all campers by coaches who are enthusiastic about the game of basketball. All phases of the game will be taught with an emphasis on the fundamentals.

Each camper will be taught a variety of skills that will help him in his overall development as a basketball player. Areas to be covered include shooting, ball handling, rebounding, dribbling, passing, team play and a lot more! Camp t-shirts and certificates will be given, as well as awards for contest winners. Come get out of the heat and enjoy a great week of basketball fun! Be sure to include t-shirt size on your registration.

Instructor: Coach Randy Feemster

Section 1: May 30 & June 1 (T & Th), 8-9 a.m.

Section 2: June 6 & 8 (T & Th), 8-9 a.m.

Section 3: June 13 & 15 (T & Th), 8-9 a.m.

Section 4: June 20 & 22 (T & Th), 8-9 a.m.

Section 5: June 27 & 29 (T & Th), 8-9 a.m.

Section 6: July 11 & 13 (T & Th), 8-9 a.m.

Section 7: July 18 & 20 (T & Th), 8-9 a.m.

Entering grades: 6-9 Fee: $30 per week or $160 for the whole summer

Want to stay conditioned this summer for your upcoming sports season? Do you want to stay active this summer for your own personal health? Or do you want to run cross country next season? The Cross Country Summer Camp is for those interested in participating in the sport of cross country, as well as for those who want to run consistently this summer to stay conditioned for their other sports. Make your summer conditioning more exciting by training with others! Whether you have a desire to join the cross country team for the upcoming season or not, we welcome you. Come learn basic nutrition, hydration, injury prevention and more. Stay conditioned this summer in our 2017 Summer Cross Country Camp!

Instructor: Coach Marcus Moore

Football MS TROJAN FOOTBALL CAMP Section 1: June 5-9, 10 a.m.-noon Entering grades: 6-8 Fee: $140

Are you ready for some football? This camp will be geared towards getting your son and his team ready for fall football at TCA. It will be led by TCA varsity coaches, as well as some varsity Trojan football players. Be prepared to learn the skills needed to succeed as a Trinity Christian football player! Come ready to play in t-shirt, shorts, cleats or tennis shoes and cap. And yes, bring a water bottle. You will receive a camp t-shirt and prizes for various competitions. Include your t-shirt size in your registration.

Instructors: TCA Football Coaching Staff

Soccer GIRLS SOCCER CAMP

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

Entering grades: 1-8 Fee: $140 (includes t-shirt)

Join Coach Blocker and current and former varsity players for this summer girls soccer camp. Girls will receive 1-on-1 instruction to develop fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, trapping and shooting. Campers will be instructed on age-appropriate game skills, as the girls will be grouped according to age. For younger girls, the focus will be individual skills and basic game tactics, including proper positions, rules of the game and working with teammates. The focus for the older girls will be on preparing them for MS, JV and varsity soccer at TCA, which includes understanding formations, attacking strategies, building the ball out of the back and other game skills. An assortment of individual drills combined with small-sided games and larger scrimmages will be used to help implement many of these key concepts.

Instructors: Coach Truman Blocker and varsity soccer players

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MS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP

GIRLS SOFTBALL CAMP

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

Entering grades: 4-8 Fee: $140 (includes t-shirt)

Join Coach Yanof, Coach Johnston and current and former varsity players for this summer girls’ softball camp. Girls will receive one-on-one instruction to develop fundamentals such as fielding, situational softball. Campers will be instructed on age-appropriate game skills, as the girls will be grouped by age. For younger girls, the focus will be individual skills, including proper positions, rules of the game and working with teammates. The focus for the older girls will be on preparing them for middle school and varsity softball at TCA.

Instructors: Coach Yanof, Coach Johnston and varsity softball players

Tennis TCA SUMMER TENNIS CAMP Section 1: June 5-9, 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Section 2: June 12-16, 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Entering grades: 2-9 Fee: $140

Learn skills using the forehand groundstrokes, backhand groundstrokes, serve and returns, volleys, overheads and lobs. Integrate serve tactics, serve return tactics and serve and volley tactics. Please bring water each day. Come prepared to serve Him.

Instructor: Coach Bob Williams

Volleyball

Section 1: May 30-June 2, Noon-2:30 p.m. (T-F) Section 2: July 17-21, Noon-2 p.m.

Entering grades: 6-8 Fee: $140

Do you love the sport of volleyball? Then this is the camp for you! Learn the fundamentals or brush up on your techniques of passing, setting, serving, blocking and hitting in a fun environment. This camp is geared to preparing you for MS and US tryouts. You will experience game-like situations, lots of repetitions, competition and lots of fun! Players from college and the US volleyball program will also contribute to your camp experience. Each camper will receive a t-shirt and chances to win prizes.

Instructors: Coach Steve Collins and TCA varsity players

MS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SKILLS AND TEAM TRAINING Section 1: June 6 & 8 (T & Th), 2-3:30 p.m.

Section 2: June 13 & 15 (T & Th), 2-3:30 p.m.

Section 3: June 20 & 22 (T & Th), 2-3:30 p.m.

Section 4: June 27& 29 (T & Th), 2-3:30 Section 5: July 11 & 13 (T & Th), 2-3:30 p.m.

Section 6: July 18 & 20 (T & Th), 2-3:30 p.m.

Entering grades: 6-8 Fee: $20 per individual day or $225 for the whole summer

Skills and Team Training focuses on all aspects of the game, with an emphasis on fundamentals. Individual training combined with team concepts and systems will get you ready for the school season. These hours of training sessions cover: serving, serve receive, setting, hitting, passing, defense, blocking and transition footwork in a competitive and high-intensity environment.

Instructors: Coach Steve Collins and TCA varsity players

LITTLE TROJAN GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP Section 1: May 30-June 2, 8:30-11 a.m. (T-F) Section 2: July 17-21, 9-11 a.m.

Entering grades: 2-5 Fee: $140

Do you love volleyball? Then this is the camp for you! Learn the fundamentals or brush up on your techniques of passing, setting, serving, blocking and hitting in a fun environment.

You will experience game-like situations, competition and lots of fun! Players from the US volleyball program will also contribute to your camp experience. Each camper will receive a t-shirt and chances to win prizes.

Instructors: Coach Steve Collins and TCA varsity players

US GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SKILLS AND TEAM TRAINING Section 1: June 6 & 8 (T & Th), 3:30-5 p.m.

Section 2: June 13 & 15 (T & Th), 3:30-5 p.m.

Section 3: June 20 & 22 (T & Th), 3:30-5 p.m.

Section 4: June 27 & 29 (T & Th), 3:30-5 p.m.

Section 5: July 11 & 13 (T & Th), 3:30-5 p.m.

Section 6: July 18 & 20 (T & Th), 3:30-5 p.m.

Entering grades: 9-12 Fee: $20 per individual day or $225 for the whole summer

Skills and Team Training focuses on all aspects of the game, with an emphasis on fundamentals. Individual training combined with team concepts and systems will get you ready for the high school season. These 24 hours of training sessions cover: serving, serve receive, setting, hitting, passing, defense, blocking and transition footwork in a competitive and high-intensity environment. College players are welcome.

Instructors: Coach Steve Collins

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