explore your curiosities

REGISTER ONLINEwww.Emerson-School.org/Summer

Explore Your CuriositiesJune 27 - August 19, 2016

Summer at Emerson enrolls students without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, or physical handicap.

Summer at Emerson MissionAt Summer at Emerson, we believe each child is unique and deserves

the highest quality programs we can offer to help them grow and develop. Our staff is committed to upholding the high standards of

Emerson School while challenging the students to discover and enhance individual talents and creative abilities. Throughout our

summer camp, we give opportunities for each person to grow, explore, discover, create, imagine, play, and have fun!

Registering for our camps continues to be an easy process through our online registration portal. Our online service is fast, safe and simple. If you are a returning family, your login and password remain the same as last year. There is a link to retrieve this information on the main page if you need it. For new families, simply go online to set up your account.

1. Visit Emerson-School.org/Summer or choose Summer at Emerson from under the About tab

2. Click on the Register Online link

3. Click on Create an Account and follow the on-screen steps

Helpful Hints for Online Registration:

•Have your child’s health and emergency information available as this is required for all campers.

•To secure your child’s spot in camp, a non-refundable deposit of $25 per half day camp plus a one-time registration fee of $15 per camper is required at time of registration.

•Payments are accepted in the form of electronic check, Visa or MasterCard. Balances for all camps are due June 1, 2016.

Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecalltheSummeratEmersonofficeat734-660-5108.

Online Registration

Summer at Emerson 2016Rose Hacker, Summer Program Director

Beth Muszkiewicz, Summer Program Assistant

5425ScioChurchRoadAnnArbor,MI48103CallorText:(734)660-5108

Email: [email protected]

Week 1: June 27 - July 1

Week 2: July 5 - 8

Week 3: July 11 - 15



Week 6: August 1 - 5



Camp HoursMorning Camp: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lunch Hour: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmAfternoonCamp:1:00pm-4:00pm

Child Care HoursBeforeCamp:8:00am-9:00amAfterCamp:4:00pm-6:00pm

Program OverviewSummer at Emerson is open to all students, regardless of school attended. We offer eight individual weeks of half-day campsforchildrenwhohavecompletedgradesK-8duringthe2015-2016schoolyear.Morning(9am-12pm)andafternoon(1-4pm)campscanbeselectedduringthesameweektoenjoyafull-dayoffun.Enrollinasmanyeducationalandfuncamps as you like!

Grade LevelsAllcampsaredesignedforstudentscompletinggradesspecifiedinthecampdescriptionduringthe2015-2016schoolyear. Grade levels are set by the instructors and will not be altered.

Before and After Camp Child CareChildcareisavailablebeforeandaftercamponadrop-inbasiseachday.Beforecampchildcarerunsfrom8-9amfor$6/day.Aftercampchildcarerunsfrom4-6pmfor$6/hour.There is a strict $4/minute per child late fee for all campers picked up after 6pm. Child care charges are billed to your account and sent via email. Note: if your child arrives before 8:50am or is picked up after 4:10pm, you will be charged for child care.

Lunch and RecessThelunchperiod(12-1pm)includessupervisedlunchandoutdoorrecesstime.Thishourisprovidedfreeofchargeifmorningand afternoon camps are chosen during the same week. The lunch hour may be added for $10/day for our half-day attendees on a drop-in basis. Your account will be billed for this time and sent via email. Note: If your child attends half-day camp and is picked up after 12:10pm or arrives before 12:50pm, you will be charged for child care. LunchCampers who are registered for a morning and afternoon camp during the same week eat lunch from 12-12:30pm and have recess from 12:30-1pm, both supervised by Summer at Emerson staff. Campers must bring their own lunch and drink each day. There are no vending machines, lunch service, drinks, or refrigeration available at Summer at Emerson.

SnacksDailysnackswithapplejuiceareprovidedforeachmorningandafternooncamp.Wewillhappilyfindareplacementsnackforcamperswithfoodallergiesbutnotforfinickyeaters.Thesnackschedulewillbepostedeachweekforallcampersand parents to see. Typical snacks include: bagels, fruit, animal crackers, pretzels, Cheez-Its, cereal bars, fruit snacks, etc. Campers are always welcome to bring snacks from home.

Camp FeesHalf-day camp fees range from $115-$150, as noted with each camp’s description. Camp fees are not pro-rated for any reason. A non-refundable deposit of $25 per half-day camp plus a one-time registration fee of $15 per camper is required attimeofregistration.Thereisa$25feeforreturnedchecksandan$8feeforACHerrors.

Registration & PaymentOnline registration begins on February 1, 2016. A non-refundable deposit of $25 per half day camp plus a one-time registration fee of $15 per camper is required at time of registration. We accept payment through electronic funds transfer, VISA and MasterCard. All balances are due June 1, 2016. If camps are added after June 1st, payment in full is required at time of registration. All paper checks received will be processed electronically. Campconfirmationwillbeemailed immediately after payment is processed.

Camp WithdrawalsRemaining balances, less deposit, will be refunded for withdrawals made before June 1, 2016. Those who withdraw after this date are responsible for the full fee. Exceptions will be considered for medical circumstances with a doctor’s note.

Camp CancellationsSummer at Emerson reserves the right to cancel any camp if minimum enrollment is not met. If this is the case, you will be notifiedimmediatelyviaemail.Depositsforcancelledcampswillbeappliedtowardyourbalanceorrefunded.Everyeffortis made to avoid this possibility.

Waiting ListsManycampsfillquickly,soregisterearly.Onceacampisfull,youmaychoosetojointheonlinewaitinglist.Thereisnodeposittojoinawaitinglistandyouwillbenotifiedviaemailifaspotbecomesavailable.

Off Campus TripsSchoolbusesprovideoff-campustransportationforfieldtrips(notedinclassdescription).CamperssignedupforthesefieldtripsarerequiredtocompletetheonlineFieldTripAuthorizationForm.

Summer at Emerson 2016 Information

Health FormYour child’s health information is required to register for any camp at Summer at Emerson. Health information, including insurance information, will be collected online during registration. Please be sure to note if your child has any allergies, medically-necessary dietary restrictions, or needs to take medication while at camp.

MedicationCamperswhorequiremedicationduringcamphoursmusthaveacompletedMedicationAuthorizationFormonfile(foundintheDocumentCenteronline).Prescriptionmedicationsrequireaphysician’ssignatureandallmedicationsmustbesubmittedtotheSummerOfficeintheiroriginalcontainers.Nocampermaybeinpossessionofanymedications.MedicationwillremainintheSummeratEmersonofficeanddispensedtocampersasneeded.Thisincludes emergency medication for allergic reactions, prescription medications, and over-the-counter medications.

Additional InformationOur goal at Summer at Emerson isforeverycampertoenjoyhis/herexperienceatcamp.Ifyourchildhasanyspecialconsiderations/accommodations which may help ease his/her transition into camp, please share this information with us during the registration process or by contacting the Summer Program Director at summer@emerson-school.org.Thisconfidentialinformationwillonlybesharedwithstaffmembersindirectcontactwithyourchild,onanas-needed basis. We strive to get to know each camper and to make him/her comfortable with us; your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up: Electronic Sign In and Out with PINEachdayaparent/guardianmustwalkeachcamperinsideandsigninonouriPadswithapersonalizedidentificationnumber(PIN).ThisnumberwillbeemailedouttoallparentstheweekbeforeyourchildattendscampandwillincludeaPINforeachadultthatisauthorizedtopickupyourchild.Attheendofeachday,aparent/guardianmustcomeintothebuildingtousehis/herPINtosignoutonouriPadsandpickuptheircamper(s).Nocamperwillbepermittedtoleavethebuildingwithoutanadult.PleasedonotshareyourPINwithanyoneandifyouneedtoaddanotherperson,email the Summer Director at [email protected].

ElectronicsCampers should not bring electronics with them to camp. Video games, laptops, cell phones, and cameras are not allowedatcamp.Theonlyexceptiontothisiswhenneededspecificallyforacertaincamp(StopMotion,DigitalPhotography,etc.).Inthosecases,electronicdevicescanbeusedduringcamptimeONLYandthenstoredinhis/herlocker or at the Summer at Emersonoffice.Electronicdevicesarenottobeusedatrecessorinbeforeoraftercampchild care.

SunscreenApply sunscreen to your child before arriving at camp. If a second application is needed, please provide sunscreen that is clearly marked with your child’s full name. We will remind students to reapply sunscreen after lunch, before going out for recess. A sunscreen application waiver must be completed online before we can assist your child. Summer at Emerson can not supply sunscreen for any camper.

PhotographyDuring camp, your child’s photograph may be taken which will be posted to our Summer at Emersonflickraccount,linked on our website. These photos may also be used in future Summer at Emerson publications, social media promotions or advertisements. It is our policy not to publish children’s names with their photos. Please contact the Summer Program Director in writing prior to your child attending camp if you do not want your child photographed.

Birthday TreatsIf you would like to celebrate your child’s birthday at camp, please contact the Summer Director at least one week in advance in order to check for allergies or special dietary restrictions in your child’s camps. Better yet, in order to be inclusiveforeveryone,anon-foodtreatwouldbeagreatidea(thinkPlay-Doh,eraser,smalltoy,stickers,etc.)

Family PetsDue to campers’ allergies and fears, please do not bring pets into the building when dropping off or picking up your child at Summer at Emerson.

Facilities & StaffEmersonSchoolislocatedjusttenminutessouthwestofdowntownAnnArboronabeautiful,20acre,ruralsetting.The air-conditioned classrooms, technology labs, new Performing Arts Theater, and gymnasium, as well as the outdoor sportsfields,playground,andnatureareas,willbefullyutilizedthroughoutthesummer.Allcampsaredesignedandrun by a professional staff of caring and experienced teachers. Summer at Emerson is fully licensed by the State of MichiganasachildcareproviderandthemajorityofourstaffmembersareCPRandFirstAidcertified.

TRADITIONAL CHESS CAMP Completed Grades K-8 *This is a full-day campA long-standing and popular Summer at Emerson tradition, this week of challenging chess play and expert instruction is open to chess players of all ability levels. Campers are split into two groups based on ability levels and along with instruction andmatchplay,recreationtimewillbespentoutside.Thefirstfourdaysofchessinstructionwillbefollowedbyafour-round tournament on Friday. At the conclusion of camp this week, Summer at Emerson will provide each Chess camper a membership to the Michigan Chess Association. Instructors: John Smalec and Fred Kung Full-Day Fee:$245Limit: 30

WACK-OLYMPICS Completed Grades K-2Games,games,andmoregames,andeveryoneofthemisaboutFUN!We’llbetryingsomethingnewandunusualandhaving a good time. Summer needs silliness, and this tournament of laughter gives participants the chance to be zany and loony indeed. Come get wild with Lenny! Instructor: Lenny Dale Fee: $120 Limit: 18

CHINESE CULTURE CAMP Completed Grades K-2Come learn how people in China celebrate their holidays. Experience Chinese art forms like calligraphy, Chinese painting and ribbon dance. We will also learn about traditional Chinese festivals and the legends behind them, make play-doh dumplingsandmooncakes,learnChinesesongs,createseveralartprojects,andenjoytheChineseZodiacstorythatisdearlybeloved by children in China! Instructor: Tabitha Yang Fee: $125 Limit: 12

JEDI TRAINING CAMP Completed Grades K-2Do you have a fascination with all things Star Wars? Do you play with lightsabers, dress up as your favorite character, and watch the movies over and over again? Imaginations will soar during a week of action-packed adventure, fun and even a little education! Instructor: John Evans Fee: $120 Limit: 16

CRAFTOPIA Completed Grades 1-3Comeandjoinusforafun-filled,hands-onweekofcrafts!Wewillhavetheopportunitytonurtureourartisticandcreativeskills as we paint, build, glue, and cut masterpieces of all kinds. Come ready to create & craft at camp! Instructor: Amparo Herbert Fee: $115 Limit: 14

WACKY GAMES Completed Grades 2-4You’veprobablyplayedwithfloatingnoodlesinthepool,butthiscampwillteachyousomeofthehundredsofgamesthatyoucanplaywithnoodleswithoutevengettingwet!Ifyoulovetoswing,dive,build,point,throw,andjump,thiscampisperfect for you! This camp is all about playing games with friends, being silly and having fun. Instructor: Simon Burchill Fee: $125 Limit: 12

SPORTS, SPORTS, SPORTS Completed Grades 3-5Come play organized outdoor sports with your friends! We will learn and play a variety of different games each day – some of which you may know and some of which we will learn together. Bring your imagination because we will also invent a new sport that we can play throughout the week. This camp is also offered week 3AM. Instructor: Bryan Seymour Fee: $115 Limit: 16

BAKING EXTRAVAGANZA Completed Grades 3-6Learnthebasicsofbaking;it’llbefunanddelicious!We’lltryourhandatcupcakes,muffins,cookies,andothersweettreats.We will learn how to make our own frosting from scratch. Campers will have the option to consume their creations as well astakesomehome.Thiscampwillincludethefollowingfooditems:flour,sugar,salt,eggs,chocolate,andmilk. Instructor: Sam Heidtke Fee:$140Limit: 12

BASEBALL FEVER Completed Grades 5-8Baseball Fever is for young people who love everything about baseball including its history, past and present stars, statistics, fantasy baseball, and playing the game. The class will include interactive lessons on the history of baseball, discussions aboutfamousplayersofthepast,aweek-longfantasybaseballtournament,adailyorganized“sandlot”whiffleballgame,andhundredsoffacts,figures,andstories.PLAYBALL!!Instructor: Mike Wilson Fee: $125 Limit: 12

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING Completed Grades 6-12 *This is a full-day camp View more details and how to apply to our CIT program on the next page.

Week 1 • June 27-July 1 Morning Camps • 9am-12pm


TRADITIONAL CHESS CAMP Completed Grades K-8 *This is a full-day campA long-standing and popular Summer at Emerson tradition, this week of challenging chess play and expert instruction is open to chess players of all ability levels. Campers are split into two groups based on ability levels and along with instruction andmatchplay,recreationtimewillbespentoutside.Thefirstfourdaysofchessinstructionwillbefollowedbyafour-round tournament on Friday. At the conclusion of camp this week, Summer at Emerson will provide each Chess camper a membership to the Michigan Chess Association. Instructors: John Smalec and Fred Kung Full-Day Fee:$245Limit: 30

SPEED & AGILITY I Completed Grades K-2Learn and experience ways to make yourself faster, quicker, and more explosive for whatever athletic pursuit you favor. Strength,plyometrics,runningform,sport-specificadaptationofexercise,coreandbalancetraining-it’sallhere.Comegetagreatworkoutinthissummer!Thiscampisalsoofferedweek8PM.Instructor: Lenny Dale Fee: $115 Limit: 18

SPRINGTIME IN MONET’S GARDEN Completed Grades K-2Come experience a taste of Monet’s garden through music, art, literature, games, puppets, and the French language. We will be exploring a variety of different ways to recreate Monet’s masterpieces as well as increasing our knowledge about Monet’s lifeinGiverny,France.Artisticexpressionwillflourishaswewadeinthewaterlilies,inhalethebeautyofourownpaintedgardens, create unique puppet shows, and speak some basic French of course! Instructor: Sarah Longcore Fee: $115 Limit: 12

SEUSSTASTIC SUMMER DAYS Completed Grades K-2AreyouthelonglostThing3?AcitizenofWhoville?ThenjoinusforaweekofDr.Seuss-themedfun!Eachday,wewillreada Dr. Seuss book and do activities, make crafts, and play games based on that book. Oh, the places we’ll go! Instructor: Elsa Musko Fee: $115 Limit: 14

ANCIENT CHINESE STORYTELLING WITH SHADOW PUPPETS Completed Grades 2-4Join a vibrant cast of characters from throughout Chinese history as they retell some of China’s most celebrated stories, such as the Monkey King and Journey to the West. We will introduce several classic Chinese legends, myths, and folk stories using the distinct storytelling style of shadow puppets. By creating their own shadow puppets, campers will take part in the action. Instructor: Tabitha Yang Fee: $125 Limit: 12

THAT’S MAGIC! Completed Grades 3-5Have you ever wondered how a magician fools you? We will give you the secrets behind the tricks and teach you how to fool your friends with easy-to-do sleight of hand, card tricks, and more. Instructor: Simon Burchill Fee: $130 Limit: 10

SPA LA LA Completed Grades 3-5Whodoesn’tenjoyadayatthespa?Enjoyanentireweekofpampering,funandfriendship.Youwillpaintfingernails,tryout new hairstyles with fancy braids and clips, craft a beautiful pair of earrings to complement your new style, and even make a sweet-smelling body scrub using essential oils. You be looking and smelling divine, darlings! Instructor: Leslie Capozzoli Fee: $130 Limit: 10

YOUNG DIRECTORS Completed Grades 3-6Areyoureadytoproduceyourownstopmotionmovies?BringyourLEGOblocks,toysandactionfigurestostarinyourownmovie. By the end of the week, we’ll all have some wonderful masterpieces to take home. Who will be the next Spielberg? Instructor: John Evans Fee: $135 Limit: 12

GERMAN BOARD GAMES Completed Grades 4-8This summer, learn to play some of the most popular and exciting board games in the world. Whether you’ve never rolled dice or earned a Victory Point before, or if you play board games every day, all levels of skill are welcome. We’ll take our board game skills to the next level as we learn to play many games, including “The Settlers of Catan” and “Ticket to Ride;” we’ll dive into strategy and game mechanics to discover what makes these games fun and unique. Everyone will be a winner this summer in our German Board Games camp. Instructor:KyleZillFee: $115 Limit: 12

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING Completed Grades 6-12 *This is a full-day camp View more details and how to apply to our CIT program on the next page.

Week 1 • June 27-July 1 Afternoon Camps • 1-4pm


Counselor in Training ProgramTheCounselor-in-Training(CIT)programat Summer at Emerson provides an opportunity for Middle and High School students to develop leadership skills in a comfortable atmosphere. Interested students who have completed grades 6-12 will learn what it takes to be a counselor in the summer program and enhance their leadership abilities.

CITs will work as a team, in small groups, and individually to learn about working with young children in a summer camp environment. Upon successful completion of training, CITs will be invited back to Summer at Emerson as a Junior Counselor to use their new skills and assist with one full-day week of camp.

TheCITprogramisheldduringtheweekofJune27-July1,2016from9:00am-4:00pm.Attendanceduringthisweek is mandatory. Please note that there are a limited number of CIT spaces available and only a select number of Junior Counselor spaces available each week. Students who have participated in the CIT program in the past are still required to take the CIT training.

Applications are due by March 31, 2016; a response will be emailed to you by April 11, 2016. There is no application fee and if accepted to the CIT program, the $230 tuition is due by June 1, 2016. The later week as a JuniorCounselorhasnochargefrom9am-4pm;childcareisavailablefrom8-9amand4-6pmat$6/hour.

Name:____________________________________________SchoolandGrade(2015-2016):__________________________

ParentsNames:_____________________________________________Email:________________________________________

Pleaselistinorderofpreference(1-3)thefollowingweeksyouareavailabletoreturnasaJuniorCounselor:

_____Week3July11-15 _____Week6August1-5



On a separate sheet of paper, please detail your experience with children, volunteer activities, hobbies, interests and explain why you would be a great addition to the Summer at Emerson staff. Also include any specific camps you may have interest in assisting with as a Junior Counselor. Junior Counselors are generally assigned to K-2 camps.

We certify that all of the included application information is accurate. We understand that there is limited spaceavailableintheprogramperweekandourfirstchoicemaynotbeavailable.

Applicant’sSignature:_________________________________________________________Date:_____________________

Parent’sSignaure:_____________________________________________________________Date:_____________________

Please submit completed application by March 31, 2016 to: Rose Hacker, Director of Summer at Emerson,5425ScioChurchRoad,AnnArbor,MI48103

CIT Application

Week 2 • July 5-8, no camp on Monday, July 4thIndividual, Full-Day Field Trips

FortheweekofJuly5-8,weareofferingindividualdaysofcampsincludingfieldtripsthataredesignedtoofferexcitingexperiences,fosternewfriendships,andalsotobeflexibletoparents’schedules.TheseindividualdaysareopentoallcamperswhohavecompletedgradesK-8duringthe2015-2016schoolyear.

Eachday,we’lldividethecampersintosmallgroupsbygradeandheadoutforourfieldtrippromptlyat9am.The trips and activities will be led and supervised by Summer at Emerson Staff and will occur rain or shine, so send your child dressed appropriately. Snacks are provided each day. Lunch is provided on Tuesday and Friday; send a lunch with your child on Wednesday and Thursday.

You can register for the days individually as needed. Each day is a full-day option only; no half-day options are available.Eachdaywillhaveactivitiesfrom9am-4pm.Beforeandaftercampchildcareisavailablefrom8-9amand4-6pmat$6/hour.Itisimperativethatallcampersarriveontimeaswewillbeboardingaschoolbusfirstthingaftertakingattendance.Allcamperswillattendthefieldtripeachday;noonewillremainatschool.Anon-refundable deposit of $10 per day is due upon registration and full payment is due by June 1, 2016. There is nocamponMonday,July4th.

Tuesday, July 5th Zap Zone Full-Day(9am-4pm)Fee:$70 AdditionalChildCare(8-9am&4-6pm):$6/hour

WewillvisitZapZoneonCarpenterRoadinthemorningwhereeveryonewillhavetheopportunitytoplayLaserTag, ride the bumper cars, shoot the Canon Blasters, and play games in the arcade. We will return to Emerson for a taco bar from Moe’s for lunch and various activities in the afternoon, including: indoor sports, friendship bracelets, outdoor recess, painting, games, and more.

Wednesday, July 6th Greenfield Village Full-Day(9am-4pm)Fee:$75 AdditionalChildCare(8-9am&4-6pm):$6/hour

AschoolbuswilltakeustoGreenfieldVillagewherewewillexplorethemanyhistoricbuildingsandfarmsandsee what life was like many years ago. Campers will need to bring their own lunches, complete with drink, and carrythemthroughouttheday.Wewillprovidedrawstringbackpackstoeachcamper.Thisfieldtripisalmostentirely outside, so dress for the weather.

Thursday, July 7th Toledo ZooFull-Day(9am-4pm)Fee:$85 AdditionalChildCare(8-9am&4-6pm):$6/hour

AcomfortablecharterbuswilltakeustotheToledoZoofortheday.Plentyofgamesareplannedtooccupyusonthehour-longbusridethereandbackandwewillenjoyseeingmanyanimalsthroughouttheday.Camperswill need to bring their own lunches, complete with drink, and carry them throughout the day. We will provide draw string back packs to each camper.

Friday, July 8th Creature ConservatoryFull-Day(9am-4pm)Fee:$70 AdditionalChildCare(8-9am&4-6pm):$6/hour

We will visit the Creature Conservatory in Ann Arbor to learn about endangered species and meet some rare animals. Cheese pizza lunch from Cottage Inn will be served at Emerson, followed by a variety of choose-your-own activities in the afternoon, including: indoor sports, friendship bracelets, outdoor recess, games, and more.

COOKING KIDS I Completed Grades K-1Did you know you can make lots of things to eat all by yourself? Campers will have the opportunity to make tasty snacks andevencookafamilymeal.Focuswillbeonbasicrecipesthatkidscanmakeeasily,ontheirown!Enjoylotsoffuninthe kitchen while learning basic safety skills and how to measure. Campers will be allowed to eat the food they prepare. Recipeswillincludesunbutter,eggs,andcheesealongwithotheringredients.Thiscampisalsoofferedduringweek4AM.Instructor: Sue Beech Fee:$140Limit: 18

KIDS ON CANVAS Completed Grades K-2These are no ordinary paintings! Get ready for a painting adventure that features fabulous artists, acrylic painting techniques, and most importantly, buckets of fun! Create paintings that explore patterns, include texture, and incorporate fun designs and eye-popping portraits. Grab a paintbrush and have a world of fun learning about amazing artwork from Turkey to Iceland to Korea and back! Instructor: Abrakadoodle Fee: $150 Limit: 18

LEGO PHYSICS Completed Grades K-2Back by popular demand, campers will build a variety of models with a Science and Technology LEGO set. Working as a team, camperseachassemblepartofamodelandthenjointheirpartstocompletethebuildingproject.Themodelsdemonstratevarious physical science and technology concepts, including forces and motion, simple machines, measurement, energy, magnetism, and more. We will also experiment with our own designs during extension activities. Instructor: Brain Monkeys Fee: $150 Limit: 16

GAMES GALORE Completed Grades K-2Over the years, Lenny has found lots of fun games for kids to play in gym class. This camp will deliver a sampling of many of them, but without laps to be sweated through or push-ups to be grunted and groaned over. Quidditch, Crazy Kickball, Rollerball, and more – Games Galore! Instructor: Lenny Dale Fee: $115 Limit: 18

WILDERNESS TRAINING JR Completed Grades 2-4Spendtheweeklearningthebasicsofcamping:settinguptents,whittlingsticks,buildingfires,roastingmarshmallows,making s’mores, and much much more! All of these techniques can be learned safely at camp. Instructor: Simon Burchill Fee: $130 Limit: 10

SPORTS, SPORTS, SPORTS Completed Grades 3-5Come play organized outdoor sports with your friends! We will learn and play a variety of different games each day – some of which you may know and some of which we will learn together. Bring your imagination because we will also invent a new sport that we can play throughout the week. This camp is also offered week 1AM. Instructor: Bryan Seymour Fee: $115 Limit: 16

WIZARDING WORLD OF EMERSON Completed Grades 3-5HopontheEmersonExpressandjointhefinestwitchesandwizards!HarryPotterenthusiastswillhavetheopportunitytoengage in spell making, potion brewing, Quidditch playing, and other exciting activities found in the beloved series, as well as participate in a variety of enchanted adventures only found at the Wizarding World of Emerson. Instructor: Carly Meloche Fee: $120 Limit: 16

STORYTELLING IS NOT A LIE Completed Grades 3-6Telling stories is about the “how to” of making a story come alive as you tell it. It’s about making the characters live in the moment. It’s about using your voice and body to make someone else believe the story you’re telling. Join us as we learn to tell the biggest whoppers you’ve ever heard! Instructor: Tim Mummaw Fee: $125 Limit: 12

ENGINEERING CHALLENGES Completed Grades 4-8Engineering contests challenge the building and thinking skills of campers of all ages. Each day will host a different competition. Who can build a contraption to keep an egg from breaking when we drop it from the roof? Can you build a bridge using spaghetti? Prizes await the winter of each competition! Instructor: Larry Biederman Fee: $120 Limit: 16

MICROSCOPIC PHOTOGRAPHY Completed Grades 5-8Doyoulovelookingatthingsthroughamicroscope?Well,ifyoudo,thenthisisthecampforyou.Notonlywillwebeviewing a variety of really cool items—both natural and human-made— through the lens of a microscope, we will also be photographing them to share with your friends and family members. Instructor: Mike Wilson Fee: $130 Limit: 10

Week 3 • July 11-15 Morning Camps • 9am-12pm


RIDE THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS Completed Grades K-2Each day will have a theme based on an episode of the celebrated series, The Magic School Bus. We will watch Ms. Frizzle and herstudents’adventures,conductourownscienceexperiments,andcreateimaginativeprojects.Joinusforawildride!Instructor: Elsa Musko Fee: $115 Limit: 14

CHRISTMAS IN JULY Completed Grades K-2ImaginecelebratingChristmasforanentireweek…inthemiddleofsummer!Joinyourjollyclassmatesintreedecorating,presentwrapping,andstockingstuffing.We’lllearnhowChristmasiscelebratedaroundtheworld,talkaboutourownbeloved traditions, and of course, listen to our favorite Christmas music. Instructor: Carly Meloche Fee: $115 Limit: 14

MAD SCIENTISTS Completed Grades K-2Come check out our newest camp where you’ll become a scientist and test out various hypothesis throughout the week. An entire week of hands-on experiments sounds like the place to be this summer! Instructor: Mike Wilson Fee: $125 Limit: 14

GOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!! Completed Grades K-2Soccerskills,drills,games,races,andlotsofFUN!!Forbeginnerorexperiencedsoccerplayers,thiscampisgoingtobeablast! Don’t forget your water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the week. Instructor: Molly Lipton Fee: $115 Limit: 16

CULINARY CREATIONS Completed Grades 2-5Joinusforahands-onculinaryjourneytolearnhowtomakelotsofdifferentkindsofyummyfoodsthatwillsatisfythoseafter school hungers and late night cravings. Tacos, lasagna, popcorn, and quiche - what can you make all by yourself? Kitchen safety and how to measure will be emphasized as we make delicious meals! Campers will be allowed to eat the food they prepare. Recipes will include sun butter, chicken, eggs, and cheese along with other ingredients. Instructor: Sue Beech Fee:$140Limit: 18

BOLLYWOOD BEATS Completed Grades 2-5JoinusaswegroovetotheenergeticbeatsofBollywood,themusicoftheIndianfilmindustry!Bollywooddancingisaversatile, colorful dance form that incorporates styles from around the world, such as Latin, hip-hop, Indian classical, and jazz.Inthiscamp,you’lljoinyourfriendsinlearningfunchoreographyandputtingtogetheradance.We’llintroduceyou to the music, the style, and most importantly, the fun that comes with being immersed in modern Indian culture. Instructors: Saloni and Tanvi Jaikamal Fee: $115 Limit: 14

MYTH TESTERS Completed Grades 3-6In this camp, we’ll test popular myths such as the ‘5 second rule’ for food that has fallen to the ground. We’ll test toast to see ifitalwayslandswiththebutteredsidedown.Dofishhavea3secondmemory?Isitdifficulttofindneedlesinahaystack?We’ll also test some popular consumer product claims. Are Bounty towels the ‘quicker picker upper’? Do M&Ms melt in your mouth, not in your hand? Allergy note: activities will include M&Ms and Tootsie Pops. Instructor: Larry Biederman Fee: $120 Limit: 16

WILDERNESS TRAINING Completed Grades 5-8What would you do if you ever got caught in the wild? We’ll study and practice all the skills you need to survive: how to start afire-evenwithoutmatches-thencookandpreparefoodoverit.We’llalsobuildashelterandsharesomefunsurvivaltips and tricks. All of these techniques can be learned safely at camp. We will be making bacon and French toast, orange cupcakes, and banana boats. A detailed ingredients list is available upon request. On Thursday, we’ll head to a nearby park via school bus to experience outdoor adventures in real life! Instructor: Simon Burchill Fee: $135 Limit: 10

STRENGTH TRAINING Completed Grades 4-8Forvirtuallyanythingyouwanttogetinshapefor,strengthtrainingcanprovideaveryeffectiveandefficientmeansto your goal. This camp will provide instruction and practice in free weight and body weight exercise, with the guiding principleof‘train,don’tstrain’,sothatcampersleavewiththeknowledgetosafelyandscientificallygainstrengthandconfidence.Instructor: Lenny Dale Fee: $115 Limit: 14

EMERSON EAGLE Completed Grades 4-8Want to know everything that’s happening at camp this summer? Want to poll your fellow campers? You will interview campers and counselors to get the latest scoop and other interesting details and then put together a newspaper with pictures andarticlestofilleveryoneinonthenewsofSummeratEmerson2016!Instructor: Bryan Seymour Fee: $115 Limit: 12

Week 3 • July 11-15 Afternoon Camps • 1-4pm


COOKING KIDS II Completed Grades K-1Did you know you can make lots of things to eat all by yourself? Campers will have the opportunity to make tasty snacks andevencookafamilymeal.Focuswillbeonbasicrecipesthatkidscanmakeeasily,ontheirown!Enjoylotsoffuninthe kitchen while learning basic safety skills and how to measure. Campers will be allowed to eat the food they prepare. Recipes will include sun butter, eggs, and cheese along with other ingredients. This camp is also offered during week 3AM. Instructor: Sue Beech Fee:$140Limit: 18

HAVING A BALL! Completed Grades K-2Tennis,gator,soccer,basketball,whiffle,andthelistgoeson!Comeplaylotsofdifferentgameswithlotsofdifferentballs!Instructor: Molly Lipton Fee: $115 Limit: 16

GALAXY OF ADVENTURE Completed Grades K-2Everyone knows Jedi, but the Galaxy is a very big place, with rebels and Sith, clones and droids, starships and monsters. Join us this summer, and we’ll explore it all from Coruscant to Tatooine. We’ll uncover mysteries of the force, discover new sectors and new species, and maybe even make the Kessel Run in under 12 parsecs. A universe of fun awaits at Galaxy of Adventure! Instructor: KyleZillFee: $120 Limit: 16

FAB ART: FUN AND BEAUTIFUL! I Completed Grades K-2Everything we create is FAB – Fun And Beautiful - as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art and perspective. DesignFUNartfeaturinguniquemasks,fishthatgrowandevenlovableminions.CreateBEAUTIFULartaswefoldandcutpaperinuniqueways,painttonalgradations,learntocropimages,andinventyourowndesigns.Letyourcreativityflowtomake FAB art! Thiscampisalsoofferedduringweek8PM.Instructor: Abrakadoodle Fee: $150 Limit: 18

BEST OF BIEDERMAN Completed Grades 3-4This camp is a collection of the best science activities! Larry has a million explosive science activities and this is the camp toseethebestofthemall!Wewillsafelymakefireinunusualways,exploretheawesomepropertiesofliquidnitrogenandmany more exciting chemical and physical reactions. Instructor: Larry Biederman Fee: $130 Limit: 16

LEGO STOP MOTION I Completed Grades 2-5Try your hand at making a stop motion movie using LEGO pieces. Together we will write the script, design the sets, and then youdirectandfilmyourownmovieusingourcamerasandMacLab.Learnhowtousethecomputerprogramsothatyoucantake your skills home and build on everything you’ve learned long after camp ends! This camp is also offered during week 8PM.Instructor: Simon Burchill Fee: $135 Limit: 10

PROJECT RUNWAY Completed Grades 3-6Do you love to design clothes? Do you dream about being able to make your own top? Here is your chance! Learn how to handsew.We’llmakeahat,crossbodybag,andatop.Eachdaywewillworkonadifferentprojectwithavarietyoffabricsand trims. You will be able to make unique pieces that will represent who you are. We will have a fashion show on Friday to show off your work! Instructor: Marchell Burgess Fee: $120 Limit: 12

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE Completed Grades 3-6Have you ever wondered how Choose Your Own Adventure booksarecreated?Inthiscamp,you’llfindout!Wewillspendthe week learning about the Choose Your Own Adventure genre as we write our very own books. This camp is perfect for all writers with a big imagination and sense of adventure! Instructor: Elsa Musko Fee: $115 Limit: 12

SHARK TANK BOOT CAMP: BE THE NEXT GREAT ENTREPRENEUR! Completed Grades 6-8Inthishands-onbootcamp,youwillbringyourideasandpassiontolifeandpresentyourentrepreneurialprojectstogroup of startup founders and UM faculty members. Maybe you have the next great startup, product, or world-changing ideawithinyou.Yourentrepreneurialprojectwillalsomakeforgreatcontentinthecollegeadmissiondigitalportfolio-arecently announced new admissions process for many universities that starts freshmen year of high school. This camp is hosted by DistinguishMe, a student training company cofounded by Dr. Matt Gibson, Director of Undergraduate Education at UM, and Moses Lee, Cofounder of Seelio and UM Faculty. Instructor: DistinguishMe Fee: $150 Limit: 22

ONOMATOPOETIC: A PROJECT IN CHAMBER MUSIC AND ART CREATION Completed Grades 4-8 *This is a full-day campIn this workshop, three teachers are teaming up to engage campers in the process of music making and art creation. Participants will play in a chamber orchestra and will perform a work written especially for the ensemble by a local composer.Everyonewillbenefitfromskill-buildingclassesandguidedpracticesessions.Wewillthenlistentomusicaswecreate art work in various mediums that draws on the listener’s personal experience with the music. The students’ artwork will be displayed in a gallery setting during a public performance at the Ann Arbor Art Fair on Friday (which we will travel byschoolbus).Violinists,violists,cellistsandbassistswithatleasttwoyearsofexperienceareinvitedtoparticipate.Themulti-level music selections will allow students of varying experience to participate and be challenged. Instructors: Leslie Capozzoli, Julie Cohen and Rebecca Hunter Full-Day Fee: $250 Limit: 24

Week 4 • July 18-22 Morning Camps • 9am-12pm

DIGGING UP DINOSAURS Completed Grades K-2Over 65 million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth. This summer they’re back and ready for excitement and fun at Digging Up Dinosaurs. Get ready for so much dino-fun, including games, crafts, art and exploration, all while learning about our favorite dinosaurs and the world they lived in so long ago. Be sure to dig up your summer fun with us as we learn, play, and make new friends in a prehistoric adventure. Instructor:KyleZillFee: $115 Limit: 14

UNDER THE SEA ART CAMP Completed Grades K-2MakeabigsplashandjoinusforadventuresinourUnder the Sea Art Camp. Camperswilllearnallaboutjellyfish,dolphins,whalesandmermaids!There’snothingfishyaboutusingcooltoolsandmaterialstocreatefunpaintings,collages,sculpturesandmore.Camperswillhaveoceansoffundesigningcoolartprojects,playinggames,readingstories,learningabout ecology and examining underwater habitats. So dive in! You won’t get wet but you’ll make some new friends and have tonsofFUNunderthesea!Instructor: Abrakadoodle Fee: $150 Limit: 18

SUPER STRUCTURES Completed Grades K-2Do you like to build? Want to build your own bridges, super slingers and mousetrap-powered cars? In this camp, a new challengewillbeseteachdaytobuildanobjectsuchasabridgeoraslinger.Bendtherules,butdon’tbreakthem!Wewillall learn together basic building skills and teamwork alongside these fun challenges. Instructor: Brain Monkeys Fee: $150 Limit: 16

YOGA IN MOTION I Completed Grades K-2ComejoinPeachyFitnessforamemorableyogaadventurethroughmindfulnessactivitiesandanintroductiontobasicyogaposes. We will build on the foundation of breath awareness and understanding how it changes our bodies and emotions. Each day, we will explore our surroundings indoors and outdoors, including yoga walks. This camp will be a great way to introduce your child to calming techniques and games to energize and stabilize their body and mind. Instructor: Peachy Fitness Fee: $130 Limit: 14

SNACK ATTACK Completed Grades 2-4S-mores,popsicles,nobakecookies,brownies,pretzelsandrolled-uppizzaarejustsomeofthefunsummersnacksyoumight make in this delicious camp. You will get to make all of the snacks and of course eat them as well. Recipes will include peanut butter, sun butter, nuts, eggs, and cheese along with other ingredients. Instructor: Sue Beech Fee:$140Limit: 16

SPY SCHOOL I Completed Grades 2-4If you’ve ever dreamed of being a spy, this camp is for you. We’ve brought back the camp that will teach you the secret skills needed to be a great spy. Learn to blend into your environment, send secret messages, outwit the enemy, and save the day! Thiscampisalsoofferedduringweek7PM.Instructor: Simon Burchill Fee: $125 Limit: 14

HAVING A BALL! Completed Grades 3-5Tennis,gator,soccer,basketball,whiffle,andthelistgoeson!Comeplaylotsofdifferentgameswithlotsofdifferentballs!Instructor: Molly Lipton Fee: $115 Limit: 16

ULTIMATE FRISBEE Completed Grades 4-8Learn and play one of the biggest up-and-coming sports in the country. Ultimate frisbee is a combination of soccer and football;youmustrunthefieldlikeinsoccer,butinordertoscoreyoumustcatchthefrisbeeintheendzone.Thisisanon-contact sport that encourages passing, teamwork, and running to open spaces. Learn the ins and outs of the game, including all the rules and how to throw a frisbee in different ways. This game is for all ages and all athletic levels. Plain and simple, it’s impossible to not have fun playing this electric sport. Instructor: Alex Heidtke Fee: $120 Limit: 12

BEST OF BIEDERMAN Completed Grades 5-8This camp is a collection of the best science activities! Larry has a million explosive science activities and this is the camp toseethebestofthemall!Wewillsafelymakefireinunusualways,exploretheawesomepropertiesofliquidnitrogenandmany more exciting chemical and physical reactions. Instructor: Larry Biederman Fee: $130 Limit: 16

ONOMATOPOETIC: A PROJECT IN CHAMBER MUSIC AND ART CREATION Completed Grades 4-8 *This is a full-day campIn this workshop, three teachers are teaming up to engage campers in the process of music making and art creation. Participants will play in a chamber orchestra and will perform a work written especially for the ensemble by a local composer.Everyonewillbenefitfromskill-buildingclassesandguidedpracticesessions.Wewillthenlistentomusicaswecreate art work in various mediums that draws on the listener’s personal experience with the music. The students’ artwork will be displayed in a gallery setting during a public performance at the Ann Arbor Art Fair on Friday (which we will travel byschoolbus).Violinists,violists,cellistsandbassistswithatleasttwoyearsofexperienceareinvitedtoparticipate.Themulti-level music selections will allow students of varying experience to participate and be challenged. Instructors: Leslie Capozzoli, Julie Cohen and Rebecca Hunter Full-Day Fee: $250 Limit: 24

Week 4 • July 18-22 Afternoon Camps • 1-4pm

Week 5 • July 25-29 Morning Camps • 9am-12pm SKY, SPACE & FLYING SAUCERS Completed Grades K-2It’sabird,it’saplane,it’sanalien?!Theonlywaytoknowforsureistolearnaboutflyingobjects.Throwfrisbees,paperplanes,almostanythingyoucanfind.Onceyou’vemasteredtheskiesandallthatsoarsthroughthem,taketospace.Trainto be an astronaut, launch into space, and if you’re lucky maybe you can discover a new planet, or maybe even an alien life form.Ifyouhaveastrongimaginationandaloveforaliens,therehasneverbeenamorefittingcampforyou!Instructor: Alex Heidtke Fee: $115 Limit: 16

TOTALLY FUN TEAM SPORTS Completed Grades K-2Comeplaysoccer,basketball,softball,flagfootball,andmoreteamsports!Inadditiontoscrimmaging,we’llrundrills,learnnewskillsandfindoutwhatittakestoworktogetheronateam! Instructor: Molly Lipton Fee: $115 Limit: 16

BING BANG ART Completed Grades K-2This brand new camp is focused on creating maximum effects using color, techniques and our imaginations. Birds and buildings are brought about beautifully by burgeoning artists! Perspective, patterns, poses, and puzzles provide pizazz! Still life stamps, symmetry, spider webs, spheres, and space stations certainly satisfy! Awesome architecture awes! Whitewash and watercolor wow! Learn lots and create big in this Abrakadoodle Camp! Instructor: Abrakadoodle Fee: $150 Limit: 18

STORYTELLING WITH LEGO I Completed Grades K-2UsingtheLEGOEducationStoryStarterkits,camperswilluseLEGObuildingmaterials,minifiguresandsoftwaretocreatetheir own stories. This popular camp combines the fun of playing with LEGO and the reading, writing, speaking, and listeningskillsthatcomewithstorytelling!Thiscampisalsoofferedduringweek8PM.Instructor: Brain Monkeys Fee: $150 Limit: 16

WEE WIZARDS Completed Grades 2-4This camp is designed for new Harry Potter fans who are excited to explore the basics of Hogwarts and the rest of the wizarding world. Campers will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the adventures of Harry and his friends through a series of magical games, crafts, and experiments. Feel free to wear your cloaks and bring your wands! Instructor: Carly Meloche Fee: $120 Limit: 16

COOKING SKILLS Completed Grades 3-6This camp is aimed at young cooks who want to learn or improve some of the important skills needed in the kitchen. We’ll make a new dish every day,and talk about the key ingredients and main skills used in the kitchen. There will be plenty of take-home(oreatatcamp)goodiesaswellasgainingconfidenceasyoungcooks.Instructor: Carol Kelly Fee:$140Limit: 14

RUBE GOLDBERG INVENTORS Completed Grades 3-8 *This is a full-day campRubeGoldberg’sinventionsaccomplishedsimplejobsthroughmultiplebizarresteps.Inventorsinthiscampwillworkin small teams to design and create their own Rube Goldberg-style invention to sharpen their skills in physics, creativity andhumor.Teamworkisessentialinthissuper-collaborativecamp.We’llusefamiliarobjectssuchasramps,rope,tubes,weights, balls, and most importantly, lots of duct tape. Monday through Thursday will have time for constructing, testing, learning and building while Friday will host a show for parents and friends at 10:30am and then celebrate as we tear down for the remainder of the afternoon. Instructor: Larry Biederman Full-Day Fee:$240Limit: 30

CHALLENGE COURSE Completed Grades 4-8Build,fix,jump,stretch,andclimbthroughanassortmentofchallengesandnon-competitivegames.Bringyouruniquetalents to the group and work as a team to face the different obstacles that are put in your way. You will be amazed at the results when the group works together to overcome these challenges! Instructor: Simon Burchill Fee: $125 Limit: 12

RAGNARROK: TWILIGHT OF THE GODS Completed Grades 5-8Buildingontheincrediblesuccessof2015ANDCampers’suggestions,weareunveilingaBrand New Big Group Role Playing Game: TWILIGHT OF THE GODS! Take on the role of a Mythic God or Hero and solve the mystery that is slowly sapping you ofyourpowers.Norse,Egyptian,Greek,andotherPantheonswillberepresentedonamassiveboardcoveringallofEurope!Join in the excitement! Instructor: Will Purves Fee: $120 Limit: 16


Week 5 • July 25-29 Afternoon Camps • 1-4pm BEADS, BEADS, BEADS Completed Grades K-2Join your friends and create pretty bracelets, necklaces, and rings. We’ll string beads, loop beads, match beads and even ironbeads.Imaginationistheonlylimitwhencreatingourownjewelrythatyoucankeepforyourselforgifttoothers!Instructor: Sam Heidtke Fee: $120 Limit: 16

DID YOU SAY CLAY? Completed Grades K-2Hoorayforclay!Roll,pinch,pat,press,paint,andsculptyourwaythroughthiscreativeseriesthatfeaturesprojectswithallkinds of Crayola clay. We’ll create Fun 3D sculptures that are dynamic, colorful, and creative! Instructor: Abrakadoodle Fee: $150 Limit: 18

ELECTRIFYING ELECTRONICS Completed Grades K-2Come explore electronic snap-on circuits to learn the basics of electricity and then replicate some of the same experiments with wires and alligator clips. Under well-grounded guidance, your students will build and learn about the many types of circuits and how they work. Instructor: Brain Monkeys Fee: $150 Limit: 16

BUILD IT UP, BREAK IT DOWN Completed Grades 2-4In this camp, we’ll use an assortment of materials to build all sorts of creations. Discover the variety of construction skills neededfordifferentprojectsandmaterials.FromfoamnoodlestoLEGOpieces,we’llbuilditallup;andofcourse,whatcould be more fun than watching it all topple down? Instructor: Simon Burchill Fee: $125 Limit: 12

BRILLIANT EMERSON SLEUTH TRAINING Completed Grades 2-5Who doesn’t love a good detective story? Come learn the ways to do detective work and solve the mysteries no one else can. Then apply your new skills to help solve the great Emerson mystery of the missing letters. There’s no better place to be this summer than Brilliant Emerson Sleuth Training aka the BEST camp! Instructor: Alex Heidtke Fee: $120 Limit: 14

FIDDLING FRENZY Completed Grades 3-6GrabyourfiddleandentertheworldofkickingCelticmusic!We’lllearntoplayaseriesofcatchyScottishandIrishtunes,workonsimplememorizationskills,andevenmasterafewperformancetechniquesthatwillmakeusstarmusicians.Noprior“fiddling”experienceisrequired,butitissuggestedthatparticipatingcampershaveplayedtheviolinforatleastayear. Instructor: Carly Meloche Fee: $120 Limit: 10

RUBE GOLDBERG INVENTORS Completed Grades 3-8 *This is a full-day campRubeGoldberg’sinventionsaccomplishedsimplejobsthroughmultiplebizarresteps.Inventorsinthiscampwillworkin small teams to design and create their own Rube Goldberg-style invention to sharpen their skills in physics, creativity andhumor.Teamworkisessentialinthissuper-collaborativecamp.We’llusefamiliarobjectssuchasramps,rope,tubes,weights, balls, and most importantly, lots of duct tape. Monday through Thursday will have time for constructing, testing, learning and building while Friday will host a show for parents and friends at 10:30am and then celebrate as we tear down for the remainder of the afternoon. Instructor: Larry Biederman Full-Day Fee:$240Limit: 30

FABULOUS FELT Completed Grades 4-8Thelatestcraftingcrazeisfelt!Inthiscamp,we’llmakeavarietyofprojectsfrombagstoflowerstoanimalsandmore.Somesewingisinvolved,butnoexperiencenecessary.Comejoinus! Instructor: Elsa Musko Fee: $115 Limit: 12

DIY RPG Completed Grades 5-8Design a world, dungeon, haunted castle, or other intriguing setting. Develop a quick set of rules or adapt an existing one. Create your own characters, monsters, villains, puzzles, adventures, and storylines! If you have ever wanted to make your ownRolePlayingGame(RPG),thisistheplacetobethissummer!Instructor: Will Purves Fee: $120 Limit: 16


PLAY CHESS Completed Grades K-8Come play chess in a fun, relaxed environment. Whether you have experience or not, this camp is for you! We’ll break into groups of beginners and experienced players and play games with with campers of similar knowledge of the game. Throughout the week we’ll learn about the individual pieces and then advance into more complex combinations. If you’ve never played before or if you compete in tournaments, the camp will be catered to your abilities. Instructors: John Smalec and Fred Kung Fee: $115 Limit: 16

BACKYARD BASH Completed Grades K-2Comejoinyourfriendsasweenjoythesummersun!Wewilltakepartinclassicoutdoorgameswithanewtwistsuchaslimbo, corn hole, bocce ball, hula-hoop contests, relay races, and much more. Bring your excitement to camp and experience fitnessandcoolgames!Instructor: Katie Seymour Fee: $115 Limit: 16

MAKER CLUB Completed Grades K-2Makeacatapult,agame,arobot,anelectronicsculptureorjustsimplyexploreusingmaterialsandtheresourcesaroundyou. Campers will become Makers and can create following directions, build something new on their own, or a combination of the two. With the guidance of a Brain Monkeys experienced Maker and Instructor, Makers will tackle daily challenges and projectsthatcanhelpinspireandlearnanewskill.Self-directedMakerswillbeguidedtosetclear-cutgoalsandaprojectoutline to their own ideas. The future is yours to MAKE! Instructor: Brain Monkeys Fee: $150 Limit: 16

YUMMY ART Completed Grades K-2Get your spoon, paintbrush and chocolate syrup ready – we’re going to create Art! From cupcake design to mosaics with food to chocolate syrup painting, it’s all about the wonderful and wacky world of food art! We’ll build spaghetti sculptures, learnaboutfoodartistsandplay“foodie”games.We’llevenmakeourownincredibleedibles!Nopeanutorpeanutoilswillbe used in this camp. Instructor: Abrakadoodle Fee: $150 Limit: 18

CONTRAPTIONS AND REACTIONS Completed Grades 3-5We’ll be using all sorts of different equipment and toys to build different structures, courses, tracks, targets, and basically make anything that moves do something fun! Instructor: Simon Burchill Fee: $120 Limit: 14

NOTHING BUT NET Completed Grades 3-5Dribble, shoot, score, and PLAY some basketball! Learn skills and drills and play games that will enhance your basketball skills. Be sure to bring court shoes and a water bottle. Instructor: Molly Lipton Fee: $115 Limit: 15

BEAT IT! Completed Grades 3-6We’ll be dropping some incredible beats this summer and you’re invited! At Beat It! Drumming Camp, we’ll explore many different styles of drumming. We’ll be hands on with hand drums, we won’t be chicken with drumsticks, and we’ll march together to the beats of our own drums. All levels of experience are welcome. Instructor:KyleZillFee: $120 Limit: 12

VOLDEMORT’S SCHOOL AT EMERSON Completed Grades 3-6AreyouasneakySlytherin?DiscoverthedarkersideofthewizardingworldandjoinVoldemort’sschoolforambitiousHarryPotter villains! Students of the dark arts will create their own horcruxes, learn to make curses, and even go on a hunt for the Sorcerer’s Stone. Our magical mischief-makers will get a chance to bring a bit of mayhem to Summer at Emerson, but all in good fun! Instructors: Carly Meloche and Amanda Patton Fee: $120 Limit: 16

ROCKET BUILDING Completed Grades 4-8 Areyouinterestedindesigning,building,andlaunchingmodelrockets?Thenjoinusandwe’llbuildandblastbothfuel-powered rockets and water-powered pop bottle rockets. Each camper will build at least three rockets of his/her own and we’ll take turns blasting them off! Instructor: Mike Wilson Fee: $135 Limit: 12

MAKE A PUPPET Completed Grades 4-8 Withalittlefabric,abitofsewing,andlotsofglueandaccessories,camperswillcreateahandpuppetthatlookslikeitjustwalked off of Sesame Street. When the puppets are completed we will have time to create a story for our characters, give them all a chance to perform together, and really let their personalities shine. Instructor: Linda Lakshminarayanan Fee: $130 Limit: 10 QUILTING Completed Grades 4-8 *This is a full-day campKeep your eyes peeled for a fabric pattern you like, possibly one that matches your bedroom! Bring in your own fabric for the top of your quilt and we’ll learn how to rotary cut it and then sew it into quilt squares using a sewing machine in a design ofyourchoosing.Then,youcanaddthepadding,andfinallyputthewholethingtogetherintoafinishedquilt.Eachcamperwill make their very own quilt to keep for ages. Details about the quantity of fabric to bring in will be provided in June. Summer at Emersonwillprovidethebacking,padding,andallothersuppliestofinishthequiltduringthisweek-long,full-day camp. Instructor: Sue Beech Full-Day Fee: $235 Limit: 8

Week 6 • August 1-5 Morning Camps • 9am-12pm

BOARD GAME BONANZA Completed Grades K-2Do you love to play board games? Come and play lots of fun classic and new games with your friends! We will play board games, card games, create our own games, and have tournaments. Take your turn and come play with us! Instructor: Katie Seymour Fee: $115 Limit: 16

FOUR SEASONS IN FIVE DAYS Completed Grades K-2Usuallyittakesafullyeartoenjoyallfourseasons,butthissummerwe’llenjoythemallinoneweek!Eachdaywe’llcelebrateadifferentseasonwithgames,crafts,andactivities.Getreadytoplaywithsnow,plantspringflowers,relaxinthesun, make a mini corn maze, and more! Instructor: Elsa Musko Fee: $115 Limit: 14

ULTIMATE OBSTACLE COURSES Completed Grades K-2Swing like a monkey, run like a cheetah, and dodge like a zebra; this camp will test your inner animal skills. We will crawl, run,jump,dodge,andtwistourwaythroughtonsofamazinglycoolobstaclecourses,insideandout!Joinusforanexcitingand active summer full of fun. Instructor:KyleZillFee: $120 Limit: 16

VIDEO GAME DESIGN Completed Grades K-2Give your child a boost in learning key 21st century learning skills: creative thinking, teamwork, communication, and analysis. Using Scratch, a computer learning tool and a visual programming language developed by MIT, students will creategames,animations,stories,andart.Studentsdrawpictures,addsoundandmovement,andsharetheirprojectswiththe class. These activities help students understand mathematical and computational concepts and the process of design. Instructor: Brain Monkeys Fee: $150 Limit: 16

OBSCURE SPORTS Completed Grades 3-5Come play sports that you don’t see everyday! Badminton, Ultimate Frisbee, Arenaball, and many more! Be ready for some funandfiercecompetition!Instructor: Molly Lipton Fee: $115 Limit: 16

SIMON’S SPECIALS Completed Grades 3-5Experience the highlights of all of the camps that Simon has offered over the years. Spend a day as if we were in England, enroll in Spy School, face “Survivor” challenges, build a fort, play with slot cars, train sets, and much more! Instructor: Simon Burchill Fee: $125 Limit: 14

MAKING MESSES Completed Grades 3-6Makingmessescanbegreatfun,sowhynotdoitallweek?Wewillbefinger-painting,playingwithchocolatesauceandshaving cream, and launching fountains of diet cola and Mentos. You will have great fun in the pool of 100 pounds of corn starchslime(oobleck).We’llletyouknowwhentobringyourolderclothesforthebiggestmesses.Allergynote:activitieswilluse chocolate sauce, ice cream cones, marshmallow cream, and mints. Instructor: Larry Biederman Fee: $130 Limit: 16

JUNKYARD WARRIORS Completed Grades 4-8 If you like designing, building, and testing machines, devices, structures, and apparatuses from common household materials, then this is the camp for you. Campers will be given various materials and asked to design, build, and test some kind of apparatus according to a number of general requirements. Once the device is built and tested, it will compete against other similarly designed devices in order to determine the Junkyard Champion, which includes an ugly trophy for the winners - all in the name of fun. Past challenges include: catapults, towers, sail cars, mega brush bots, rockets, and demolitionderbyjusttonameafew.Instructor: Mike Wilson Fee: $135 Limit: 14

HANDS ON ART Completed Grades 4-8 Come spend a week making art while exploring a variety of art forms from around the world. We’ll create masks using plaster,paintwithacrylicsoncanvas,drawfromavarietyofsubjectmatter,andsculptacoupleofdifferentprojectsusingclay and glazes. Be sure to dress to make art! Instructor: Julie Cohen Fee: $130 Limit: 14

QUILTING Completed Grades 4-8 *This is a full-day campKeep your eyes peeled for a fabric pattern you like, possibly one that matches your bedroom! Bring in your own fabric for the top of your quilt and we’ll learn how to rotary cut it and then sew it into quilt squares using a sewing machine in a design ofyourchoosing.Then,youcanaddthepadding,andfinallyputthewholethingtogetherintoafinishedquilt.Eachcamperwill make their very own quilt to keep for ages. Details about the quantity of fabric to bring in will be provided in June. Summer at Emersonwillprovidethebacking,padding,andallothersuppliestofinishthequiltduringthisweek-long,full-day camp. Instructor: Sue Beech Full-Day Fee: $235 Limit: 8

Afternoon Camps • 1-4pmWeek 6 • August 1-5


Week 7 • August 8-12 Morning Camps • 9am-12pm BEACH PARTY Completed Grades K-2We’re going to bring the fun of the beach to summer camp! Campers will participate in various activities including crafts, beach volleyball, Frisbee golf, water games, and more. Bring a towel and either your bathing suit or a change of clothes each day and get ready to make a big splash at summer camp! Instructor: Katie Seymour Fee: $115 Limit: 16

CARDIO-ZUMBA INFUSION Completed Grades K-2The zumba dance routines blended with cardiovascular and agility-centered activities in this brand-new camp encourage camperstogetfitwhileencouraginghealthyhabits,self-esteem,confidence,improvedcoordination,andbalance.We’llexerciseinaparty-like,fitness-orientedatmosphere.Instructor: Peachy Fitness Fee: $130 Limit: 14

CASTLES TO CARTOONS Completed Grades K-2From Castles to Cartoons and lots of art fun in between! We will create an illuminated manuscript like castle dwellers did during the Middle Ages by painting scenes depicting everyday life using metallic gold paint. Students will create cartoon animations made famous by Walt Disney; design and paint real ceramic tiles using techniques from Portugal. We’ll try our handatstipplingflowers--atechniqueofdrawingusinglotsofdots;learnaboutgraphicdesignandcreateourownlogo;and create Japanese sculptures using model magic and more! Instructor: Abrakadoodle Fee: $150 Limit: 18

WEDO ROBOTICS Completed Grades K-2Come learn about robotics as we teach how to process and develop higher level thinking skills. Using an easy-to-use set, camperswillbuildLEGOmodelswithfunctioningmotorsandsensors.Theywillthenprogramtheirmodelsjustlikeotherrobotics curriculums. Through hands-on activities, campers will explore a series of cross-curricular, theme-based activities while developing their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as language and literacy. Instructor: Brain Monkeys Fee: $150 Limit: 16

COUNT ME IN MATH FOR YOUNG LADIES Completed Grades 3-5Callingallyoungladies!Comejoinustoenhanceyourmathskillsthroughengagingandpurposefulgamesdesignedspecificallyforgirls.Theuniqueapproachofthiscampsetsgirlsupforsuccessbyprovidingaplacetopractice,createandcompeteinmathinasupportivesetting.Buildingconfidenceinmathskillshasneverbeenmorefun! Instructor: Elsa Musko Fee: $115 Limit: 12

SUPER HERO OBSTACLE COURSES Completed Grades 3-5 Test your skills in a series of safe, physically challenging and fun obstacle courses. Each course will be designed to challenge youtorun,balance,jump,climb,crawl,hop,roll,andmaneuverthroughaseriesofsuperhero-themedobstaclesinwhichwater and mud will be utilized whenever possible. Instructor: Mike Wilson Fee: $120 Limit: 16

MEDIEVAL TIMES Completed Grades 3-8 *This is a full-day campTraveltothetimeofKingArthurandhislegendaryknights!Thoushaltneedtoforgeashieldandsword.Thoumustjoustand train through a knight’s tournament to prove the bravest of all. It is time to remove the sword from the stone as Arthur didandbravelypreparetodefendtheworldliketheknightsofold.Thoushaltbuildcatapultsusingeverydayofficesuppliestodefeattrollsandmonsters.Thiscampwillimmerseyouinafantasticalworldofmedievaltimes.Kings,queens,jesters,wizards, and knights alike, all must unite to defeat the great dragon. Join the round table with Arthur, call upon the great Merlin and prepare for the greatest adventure you’ve ever known! Instructor: Alex Heidtke Full-Day Fee: $230 Limit: 16

CHOCOLATIER I Completed Grades 3-8What would Summer at Emerson be without Chocolatier camp?! This camp is back to teach you how to handle and make chocolates from scratch. You will learn to distinguish the difference between semi-sweet, bittersweet, and confectionary coating.Wewillmaketruffles,turtles,chocolatefigures,chocolate-coveredstrawberries,andchocolatesstuffedwithhand-madefillings.Bonbonscoveredwithchocolateandadornedwithchocolatefrostingaresuretoplease.Instructor: Amparo Herbert Fee:$140Limit: 14

AMIGURUMI Completed Grades 4-8JoinSueonaweek-longjourneytobringyouramigurumicreaturestolife.AmigurumiistheJapaneseartofcrochetingsmall stuffed animals or creatures. This is a great class for learning how to crochet, plus you get to craft your very own cute creature!Penguins,pigsandpandasarejustsomeoftheanimalsyoucanmake.Instructor: Sue Beech Fee: $125 Limit: 10

LEGO ULTIMATE BUILD I Completed Grades 4-8Come spend the week tackling the humongous and super challenging LEGO sets. You don’t have to wait for the holidays to getyourhandsonthesesets!Noneedtobringathingbutyourimaginationandpatience!Thiscampisalsoofferedduringweek8AM.Instructor: Simon Burchill Fee: $130 Limit: 10


Afternoon Camps • 1-4pm Week 7 • August 8-12COOL CRAFT CREATIONS Completed Grades K-2We’re going to use our creativity to complete some do-it-yourself crafts using different mediums such as tissue paper, beads, fabric, string, and more! Take home some awesome crafts that you can use and wear all summer long. Instructor: Katie Seymour Fee: $115 Limit: 16

MAD ABOUT THE MOVIES WITH ART Completed Grades K-2You will LOVE this camp if you love movies and the crazy characters, animations and illustrations in them: from Minions to dinosaurs to out of this world environments! Come learn how movies are made, tell movie stories and recreate favorite movie characters! Explore animation, storyboards, movie music, games and more while making new friends and exploring creative abilities in this movie-themed art camp. Instructor: Abrakadoodle Fee: $150 Limit: 18

MAKE: ELECTRONICS, RECYCLE, REUSE Completed Grades K-2Wanttoknowwhat’sinsideyouralarmclock,printerorcomputer?Inthisnewcampwewilllearnhowtouse‘finessenotforce’ to disassemble broken electronics, taking a closer look at circuit boards and electronic components to get a better understanding of how things work. Instructor: Brain Monkeys Fee: $150 Limit: 16

LEGO LAND Completed Grades K-2Are you ready to enter the world of LEGOs? Come ready to create, invent, and build our own little world. Each day will bring newchallengesandobstacles.We’llcreatearainbowofcreativitythateveryonewillenjoy.Instructor:KyleZillFee: $120 Limit: 16

HALLO-WEEK Completed Grades 2-5Whodoesn’tloveHalloween?Whyshouldweonlygettoenjoyitonceayear?Thiscampwillbeavarietyofstory-makingandcrafts based around a Halloween theme. We’ll make some decorations that you can use later in the year, listen to stories, and make up our own. Instructor: Carol Kelly Fee: $115 Limit: 14

SPY SCHOOL II Completed Grades 2-5If you’ve ever dreamed of being a spy, this camp is for you. We’ve brought back the camp that will teach you the secret skills needed to be a great spy. Learn to blend into your environment, send secret messages, outwit the enemy, and save the day! Thiscampisalsoofferedduringweek4PM.Instructor: Simon Burchill Fee: $125 Limit: 14

LEARN TO SEW ON A MACHINE Completed Grades 3-5Campers will learn basic sewing skills using a sewing machine in this camp. We will explore how to lay out a pattern, use interfacing, and sew a seam and use our new skills to create a cute bag to carry books, a tablet, or lots of “important stuff.” Instructor: Sue Beech Fee: $130 Limit: 10

TOPPLING DOMINOES Completed Grades 3-5Doyouenjoysettingupandtopplingdominoes?We’llexploremanycreativevariationsintopplingdominoessuchasmoving up and down levels and creating dazzling pyramids, spirals, and more. We also have several hundred DVD cases to stretch great distances down the hallways and throughout the gym. You’ll really fall for this camp! Instructor: Larry Biederman Fee: $115 Limit: 16

MEDIEVAL TIMES Completed Grades 3-8 *This is a full-day campTraveltothetimeofKingArthurandhislegendaryknights!Thoushaltneedtoforgeashieldandsword.Thoumustjoustand train through a knight’s tournament to prove the bravest of all. It is time to remove the sword from the stone as Arthur didandbravelypreparetodefendtheworldliketheknightsofold.Thoushaltbuildcatapultsusingeverydayofficesuppliestodefeattrollsandmonsters.Thiscampwillimmerseyouinafantasticalworldofmedievaltimes.Kings,queens,jesters,wizards, and knights alike, all must unite to defeat the great dragon. Join the round table with Arthur, call upon the great Merlin and prepare for the greatest adventure you’ve ever known! Instructor: Alex Heidtke Full-Day Fee: $230 Limit: 16

BABYSITTER TRAINING CAMP Completed Grades 5-8Learntobeafunandresponsiblebabysitterinjustoneweek!ThroughtheSafeSitterprogram,camperswilllearnavarietyofskillsessentialtobeingaconfidentrolemodelforchildrenofallages,including:behaviormanagement,injuryprevention, personal safety, basic childcare and more. Campers will take a test at the end of the week to certify them as confident,competentsitters.Instructor: Carly Meloche Fee: $130 Limit: 14

CO2-POWERED DRAGSTERS Completed Grades 4-8Design, build, and test your own custom-made, light-weight, wooden drag racer, powered by a CO2 cartridge. Drag races will be conducted on the last two days of the week and racing trophies will be awarded for various categories. Ladies and gentlemen, start your CO2 engines! Instructor: Mike Wilson Fee: $130 Limit: 14

LEGO CAD Completed Grades K-2Everyone has used LEGO bricks to create and invent everything from cars to castles but what if you could actually see your designs before you built them? With the special design software, students will become their own LEGO building architect. Join us to invent, design and create! Instructor: Brain Monkeys Fee: $150 Limit: 16

CREATIVE INSPIRATION ART Completed Grades K-2Art comes from all types of inspiration. Look up at grand trees reaching for the sky! Look down at tiny crawling bugs! Look allaroundatflowingwater,brightcolors,mouth-wateringfruit,andmore!We’llexamineladybugsandotherbugsintheirleafy habitats; and create fruity, patterned, mixed media masterpieces inspired by masters like Paul Gauguin. We‘ll learn about Outsider Art – creative works by people who have had little or no formal training in art but inspire us nonetheless! Instructor: Abrakadoodle Fee: $150 Limit: 18

SUPER HEROES Completed Grades K-2Putonyourcapes,masks,andutilitybelts:wehavecrimefightingtodo!Emersonhasabadguyortwothatneedtobebroughttojustice.Feelfreetodress-upasanyorallofyourfavoriteheroeseachdaytomakesurewecanoutsmartandcapture “Emerson’s Evil Eluder.” Instructor: Alex Heidtke Fee: $120 Limit: 16

COUNT ME IN MATH FOR GIRLS Completed Grades K-2Comeenhanceyourmathskillsthroughengagingandpurposefulgamesandactivitiesdesignedspecificallyforgirls.Wewill play, dance, create and compete. Campers will think it’s all fun and games, but adults will know better. Count Me In Match uses an approach that’s out of the box and away from the desk that lets girls collaborate to solve challenging problems and strengthen their math skills. Instructor: Elsa Musko Fee: $115 Limit: 12

GARDEN CRAFTS Completed Grades 2-4You don’t need a green thumb to create art that will add a breath of fresh air to your living space! We are going to roll up our sleevesandgettoworkbuildingbirdhouses,designingflowerpots,creatingsuncatchers,andvariousothergoodiesthatwillcreate or enhance your home and garden. Bring your love for beauty and nature, leave with beautiful handmade treasures. Instructor:JustynaDelajFee: $120 Limit: 12

MAD SCIENTISTS Completed Grades 3-5Come check out our newest camp where you’ll become a scientist and test out various hypothesis throughout the week. An entire week of hands-on experiments sounds like the place to be this summer! Instructor: Mike Wilson Fee: $125 Limit: 16

JUST FOR KICKS Completed Grades 3-6Comeexperiencearelaxed,fun-filledintroductiontothemartialarts.Inadditiontolearningbasicblocks,strikes,self-defensemaneuversandkicks,camperswillplaygamesthatwillenhancetheirbalance,agilityandflexibility.WewillalsolearnaboutanddiscusstheAsianculturesthatnurturedthedevelopmentoffightingsystemsthatarenowpracticedaroundthe world. Campers will provide friends and families with a demonstration of their newly-acquired skills on Friday at 3:15pm.Loosefittingpantsareallthatisneededtoenjoythiscamp.Instructor: Mark Fancher Fee: $115 Limit: 18

GEOCACHING Completed Grades 3-8AllovertheUnitedStates,geocachersregisterandhidesmallcontainerscalledgeocachesforotherpeopletofind.Therearemore than 2.5 million caches currently hidden in various public areas such as parks and downtown areas. We will learn how touseaGPStofindcachesandhowtoplacethem.We’lldomostofourcachingusingtemporarycachesatEmersonandonThursdaywewilltravelbyschoolbustoanearbyparktofindrealgeocaches!WewillprovidetheGPSunits,butyoumaybring your own if you prefer. Instructor: Bryan Seymour Fee: $130 Limit: 16

CHOCOLATIER II Completed Grades 3-8Once you’ve taken Chocolatier I, we’ve got a new set of chocolate challenges lined up for you! You will be amazed at how easyitistolearnhowtomakechocolatestructures,threedimensionalchocolatefigures,andsculpturesthataremadeoutof a solid block of chocolate. Your creativity will be at its max! Get your senses ready, because Chocolatier II will be delicious! Instructor: Amparo Herbert Fee:$140Limit: 14

RUN FOR FUN Completed Grades 4-8All of us are ‘born to run’. This camp will encourage the idea that running is play, not drudgery. Whether it is through the pure fun of games, the exhilaration of a challenge, or the discovery of how you can run easier yet go faster, this tried and truecampaimstohelpyoubethejoyfulrunneryouaremeanttobe.OnThursday,we’lltagalongwiththeGeocacherstoanearby park via school bus to experience outdoor running on trails. Instructor: Lenny Dale Fee: $115 Limit: 14

LEGO ULTIMATE BUILD II Completed Grades 4-8Come spend the week tackling the humongous and super challenging LEGO sets. You don’t have to wait for the holidays to getyourhandsonthesesets!Noneedtobringathingbutyourimaginationandpatience!Thiscampisalsoofferedduringweek7AM.Instructor: Simon Burchill Fee: $130 Limit: 10

Week 8 • August 15-19 Morning Camps • 9am-12pm

STORYTELLING WITH LEGO II Completed Grades K-2UsingtheLEGOEducationStoryStarterkits,camperswilluseLEGObuildingmaterials,minifiguresandsoftwaretocreatetheir own stories. This popular camp combines the fun of playing with LEGO and the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that come with storytelling! This camp is also offered during week 5AM. Instructor: Brain Monkeys Fee: $150 Limit: 16

FAB ART: FUN AND BEAUTIFUL! II Completed Grades K-2Everything we create is FAB – Fun And Beautiful - as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art and perspective. DesignFUNartfeaturinguniquemasks,fishthatgrowandevenlovableminions.CreateBEAUTIFULartaswefoldandcutpaperinuniqueways,painttonalgradations,learntocropimages,andinventyourowndesigns.Letyourcreativityflowtomake FAB art! Thiscampisalsoofferedduringweek4AM.Instructor: Abrakadoodle Fee: $150 Limit: 18

YOGA IN MOTION II Completed Grades K-2Thissequeltocampinweek4PMwillbuilduponthefoundationsofbreathingandincorporateamoredynamicrangeof yoga postures, including partner poses. In addition, props will be added to build upon problem solving skills and strengthening peer partnerships. We will explore our surroundings indoor and outdoors, including daily yoga walks. Finally, we will explore simple techniques of stillness and meditation. Instructor: Peachy Fitness Fee: $130 Limit: 14

SPEED & AGILITY II Completed Grades K-2Learn and experience ways to make yourself faster, quicker, and more explosive for whatever athletic pursuit you favor. Strength,plyometrics,runningform,sport-specificadaptationofexercise,coreandbalancetraining-it’sallhere.Comegeta great workout in this summer! This camp is also offered week 1PM. Instructor: Lenny Dale Fee: $115 Limit: 18

LEGO STOP MOTION II Completed Grades 2-5Try your hand at making a stop motion movie using LEGO pieces. Together we will write the script, design the sets, and then youdirectandfilmyourownmovieusingourcamerasandMacLab.Learnhowtousethecomputerprogramsothatyoucantake your skills home and build on everything you’ve learned long after camp ends! This camp is also offered during week 4AM.Instructor: Simon Burchill Fee: $135 Limit: 10

POKEMON ADVENTURE CAMP Completed Grades 3-5Join us as we become the very best Pokémon trainers, scientists, artists and so much more! We’ll explore a new Pokéworld, having fun with our favorite Pokémon, and inventing brand new ones. We’ll create our own Poké-gear to help us in our adventures, view and share our cards, and work together to defeat Team Rocket, along with lots more Pokémon fun! Capture all the excitement here this summer at Pokémon Adventure Camp! Instructor:KyleZillFee: $120 Limit: 14

CAPTURE THE MOMENT Completed Grades 3-6Doyouprefertobebehindthecamerainsteadofposinginfrontofit?Areyouconstantlysnappingselfies?Haveyoualwayswantedtotryyourhandatphotography,butjusthaven’tfoundtherightmoment?Snaptoitandjoinusaswelearnthebasics of digital photography. We’ll go on a photography scavenger hunt, create a photography storybook, and a portfolio of the week’s most memorable shots. Smile, snap, and capture it all! Instructor:JustynaDelajFee: $125 Limit: 12

INVENTORS WORKSHOP Completed Grades 4-8Do you like to tinker, design, and build cool stuff? Join us for the opportunity to build your own invention from a large varietyofuniquebuildingmaterials(includingoldelectronics,wood,wire,typewriters,etc.)Inadditiontoyourowndesignideas,severalcoolprojectideasfromMAKEMagazine’sarchiveswillbeprovided.Ifyoucanthinkit,youcanbuildit. Instructor: Mike Wilson Fee: $135 Limit: 12

CREATIVE WRITING Completed Grades 4-8Calling all writers! We encourage you to play with your writing and learn to develop the different elements of stories through a variety of games. This camp is for the young authors in the world looking to develop their writing, or even begin creativewritingforthefirsttime.You’llsparkalong-lastingappreciationandloveforwriting. Instructor: Alex Heidtke Fee: $115 Limit: 14

Afternoon Camps • 1-4pm Week 8 • August 15-19


Summer at Emerson InstructorsAbrakadoodle is a local art program that emphasizes creativity and imagination and introduces children to different artists, cultures and art techniques. Explore their extensive program at Abrakadoodle.com.

Sue Beech has been at Summer at Emerson for 13 years, teaching the kids games, songs, cooking, and quilting but the thing that she does best is anything related to crafting.

Larry Biederman student-taught at Emerson in 2001 and has been working at Summer at Emerson ever since. He teaches high school and he loves doing volunteer work.

Brain Monkeys is a local company in which students are free to stretch, re-invent, and improve the curricula set in front of them. Check out all of Brain Monkeys programs at BrainMonkeys.com.

Simon Burchill has led multiple camping and team-building programs over the past two decades. He currently works for the University of Michigan at their Challenge Program.

Marchell Burgess is a fourth grade teacher at Emerson School. She has two sons and enjoys crafting in her spare time.

Leslie Capozzoli has been a teacher and orchestra director at Emerson School for 14 years. She loves to make music, crochet, and play with her dogs. She loves summer teaching because you can relax and enjoy the sunshine!

Julie Cohen teaches Middle School Art at Emerson and is excited to return to teaching summer camps this year!

Lenny Dale has taught P.E. and coached at Emerson for years. Lenny’s a big kid at heart, loving friendly competition and sharing his enthusiasm with kids.

Justyna Delaj is a Middle School teacher at Emerson and has been involved in education and youth summer programs for over 12 years. Her time spent teaching overseas only fueled her love for travel, culture, and exotic food.

DistinguishMe is a resource and service for students to develop their differentiator through their passions and tell their unique story to universities. Their driving mission is helping students distinguish themselves and get into great universities. Learn more at DistinguishMe.com.

John Evans has been a teacher in Milan for over 18 years. This will be his 14th Summer at Emerson. He loves teaching kids about animals, bugs, and other creepy crawlies. John enjoys sharing his sense of humor and creativity with the campers.

Mark Fancher is a sixth degree black belt in traditional Korean martial arts who has been certified as a master instructor by the International Martial Arts Association. He is the director of the Moo Duk Martial Arts Institute in Ypsilanti and is an attorney by profession.

Alex Heidtke is a returning instructor and counselor who teaches English at Columbia Schools. He loves to create, play, and make people laugh. Alex is excited to return for his fourth Summer at Emerson.

Sam Heidtke is a graduate from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Education. She works at Emerson year-round and can’t wait to start her fourth Summer at Emerson!

Amparo Herbert has been with Summer at Emerson for over ten years and believes that allowing campers to express themselves and stimulating their minds promote creative thinking, even in their down time.

Rebecca Hunter is a educator and violinist who recently relocated to Ann Arbor where she is presently building a private studio, performing in regional orchestras, and leading sectionals and workshops at various private and public schools.

Saloni and Tanvi Jaikamal are sisters, dancers, performers and dance instructors that have been dancing for as long as they can remember.

Carol Kelly has been teaching for two decades and enjoys spending time with students and having fun pursuing her many hobbies. Carol enjoys reading, quilting and cake baking in her down time.

Fred Kung is an area substitute teacher and chess master. He’s been sharing his love of the Royal Game to campers at Emerson for the past six summers.

Linda Lakshminarayanan has been Emerson School’s librarian since 2000. Her interests include storytelling and reading books of all kinds, sewing, and other crafty things.

Molly Lipton has been a PE and Health teacher for 11 years, basketball coach for nine years, and is currently the varsity women’s basketball assistant coach at Huron High School. Molly loves exercising and playing sports, and is excited to bring her passion and energy to our campers!

Sarah Longcore is the Lower School French teacher at Emerson School. She has her master’s degree in French from EMU, has lived in France, loves Monet, and visits Claude’s colorful garden in Normandy every year.

Carly Meloche is a graduate of Grand Valley State University and is thrilled to return for her fifth Summer at Emerson. She is delighted to continue to help the campers recognize their creativity and unique talents.

Tim Mummaw has enjoyed public speaking and storytelling for the last 35 years of his life. Children’s stories are his favorite and he is looking forward to sharing some of the best with you as you, too, will share yours with him.

Elsa Musko is a second grade teacher in South Lyon and an Emerson alum thrilled to be returning to where she once was a student and camper.

Amanda Patton is an Assistant Teacher in Queens, New York. She’s previously worked at Summer at Emerson and one of her favorite Emerson moments was being a guest storyteller in the fifth grade.

Peachy Fitness is a locally owned fitness studio serving kids, teens, adults and families in Ann Arbor in many classes: yoga, kids zumba, mommy and me zumba, family yoga, teen & parent yoga.For more information visit PeachyFitness.com.

Will Purves is a local educator, writer, writing coach, tutor, game designer, and owner of Raven Education Works. He brings 30 years of teaching and writing experience to camp. Learn more at RavenEducation.com.

Bryan Seymour is the sixth grade Language Arts teacher at Emerson as well as the cross country and track coach. He has worked at summer camps for several years and loves reading, sports, and music.

Katie Seymour has been a Kindergarten teacher since 2006. She has always enjoyed working with children at camps during the summer and looks forward to another year at Emerson!

John Smalec is our veteran chess instructor, helping kids master the game for over 20 years at Emerson! He has coached Emerson students to many proud trophies and loves breaking down the games for new players.

Mike Wilson is a Lower School Science teacher at Emerson School. His interests include all things Steampunk, cartooning and baseball. Tabitha Yang is the Chinese teacher at Emerson School. She’s taught for many years and can’t wait to bring the excitement of Chinese culture to our summer campers.

Kyle Zill is a certified Middle School and High School English and History teacher, a cross country and track coach, and a marching band instructor with Saline Area Schools.

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