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HELLO, SUMMER! Camp Covenant 2021

“Train up a child in the way he should go,

And when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV)

Covenant exists to equip students with the tools necessary to pursue a lifetime of learning so

that they may discern, reason, and defend the truth in service to our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is our

joy as educators to continue to foster learning even after conventional school has taken a break

for the summer. Because of this commitment to pursuing a lifetime of learning, we offer Camp

Covenant. Please take a moment to look at the classes we have available this summer and

share them with your friends and family. We have some new classes this year, as well as some

returning favorites! Classes fill up quickly so sign up early to reserve your spot for our summer

classes!

All registrations will be online, but here are a few of the details you need to know to get started:

● How to Register: Please register online at www.covenantdallas.com/camp.

All classes are first come, first served. Classes can be cancelled if they do not meet the

minimum enrollment. Registration will go live 9am on Wednesday, February 17!

● Camp Cost: Each camp cost is different and listed next to each camp. There is a non-

refundable registration fee of $5 if you choose to cancel your registration between March

and May 1. A partial refund of 50% will be given May 1-30 for those unable to attend a

class. No refunds will be given after June 1.

Swag Bag Add On! We’re so excited to offer a Swag Bag Add On to your registration this

year! For $25, your student will get a camp logo cinch backpack, camp logo stainless

steel water bottle, AND camp logo t-shirt! Be sure to look for this option!

● Who may attend: Camps are open to Covenant and non-Covenant families. So, invite

your friends or cousins to come with you. The class line-up on the following pages lists

the grade levels for each camp. The grades listed are for the upcoming 2021-2022

school year.

● Dress Code: Dress casually. Shorts, jeans, and t-shirts are acceptable.

● What if my child signs up for both morning and afternoon classes? Send a lunch

for your child. There will be a 30 minute supervised break for lunch and play for those

students staying all day.

● Who to contact with questions: Contact Courtney Unruh

([email protected]) with questions regarding all non-athletic camps. Please

contact Liz Traeger ([email protected]) for all athletic camps.

Camp Covenant Classes At a Glance

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Camp Title Dates Time Grade Fall of 2021

Fee Instructor

ATHLETIC

Football Camp 6/7-10 9:00-12:00 3rd-8th $175 Coach Zinn

Soccer Camp 6/28-7/1 9:00-12:00 3rd-8th $175 Coaches Clark & Redding

Basketball Camp 6/28-7/1 12:00-3:00 3rd-8th $175 Coaches Dooley & Boyd

Baseball Camp 7/12-15 9:00-12:00 3rd-8th $175 Coach Olvera

Volleyball Camp GIRLS

7/12-15 9:00-12:00 3rd-8th

$175 Coach Hopkins

Cheer Camp (girls only)

8/13 1:00-4:00 1st-6th $40 Coaches Jones & Stimson

SUMMER READING

Camp Golden Fleece 6/14-16 9:00-12:00 7th $120 Barb Carl

Camp The Robe 6/14-16 9:00-12:00 8th $120 Katie Simmons

Intro to The Iliad 6/14-16 9:00-12:00 9th $120 Chris Schmidt

Camp Tempest 6/14-16 9:00-12:00 10th $120 Kenny Marchetti

Senior Thesis Bootcamp

6/14-16 10:00-12:00* 12th $120 Michael Golden

Camp Heart of Darkness

6/14-16 12:30-3:30 10th $120 Kenny Marchetti

Intro to Rhetorical Analysis

6/14-16 12:30-3:30 11th $120 Michael Unruh

Intro to The Iliad 6/21-23 9:00-12:00 9th $120 Chris Schmidt

Senior Thesis Bootcamp

6/21-23 10:00-12:00* 12th $120 Michael Golden

Intro to Rhetorical Analysis

6/21-23 12:30-3:30 11th $120 Michael Unruh

SESSION 1

Fairytale Camp (girls only)

6/14-17 9:00-12:00 Exp-2nd $180 Jami Newsome

Story Time Galore + More

6/14-17 9:00-12:00 Exp-2nd $175 Robyn Tilger

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World

6/14-17 9:00-12:00 1st-3rd $195 Kristen Kern

How to be a Pirate 6/14-17 9:00-12:00 2nd-5th $200 Jill Smith

Grammar & Games 6/14-17 9:00-12:00 3rd-4th $180 Claire Hagen

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (girls only)

6/14-17 9:00-12:00 3rd-5th $180 Caylin Brown

Sewing Camp 6/14-17 9:00-12:00 3rd-8th $175 Mary McLaughlin & Keeley Dooley

Intro to Rock Climbing 6/14-17 9:00-12:00 6th-8th $180 Phil Gibson

Principles of Leadership

6/14-17 9:00-12:00 8th-12th $180 Michael Attaway

Fairytale Camp (girls only)

6/14-17 12:30-3:30 Exp-2nd $180 Jami Newsome

Water Games & Pops 6/14-17 12:30-3:30 1st-5th $175 Pegi Sue Spencer

Art Adventures 6/14-17 12:30-3:30 2nd-4th $200 D’Ann Moxley

American Girl Summer Camp (girls only)

6/14-17 12:30-3:30 2nd-4th $175 Deedra Pace

Rocket Camp 6/14-17 12:30-3:30 3rd-5th $195 Kristen Kern

Grammar & Games 6/14-17 12:30-3:30 5th-6th $180 Claire Hagen

Kidpreneur 6/14-17 12:30-3:30 5th-8th $125 Ayisat Abilogun

Film Festival 6/14-17 12:30-3:30 9th-12th $150 Nathan Fan


Sweet on Greek 6/14-17 12:30-3:30 10th-12th $150 Sander Gonzalez

SESSION 2

Story Time Galore + More

6/21-24 9:00-12:00 Exp-2nd $175 Robyn Tilger

Camp Kaddywampus 6/21-24 9:00-12:00 1st-3rd $185 Laura Kay

Tutti Fruiti 6/21-24 9:00-12:00 1st-4th $195 Kristen Kern


Taste the World with Me

6/21-24 9:00-12:00 2nd-4th $185 Jennifer Tompkins

How to be a Pirate 6/21-24 9:00-12:00 2nd-5th $200 Jill Smith

Grammar & Games 6/21-24 9:00-12:00 3rd-4th $180 Claire Hagen

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (girls only)

6/21-24 9:00-12:00 3rd-5th $180 Caylin Brown

Macrame with Me 6/21-24 9:00-12:00 3rd-5th $150 Charisse Hurtak

Sewing Camp 6/21-24 9:00-12:00 3rd-8th $175 Mary McLaughlin & Keeley Dooley


Quidditch for Muggles 6/21-24 9:00-12:00 6th-8th $180 Deedra Pace


6/21-24 9:00-12:00 8th-12th $180 Michael Attaway

The Three Musketeers, Act 2

6/21-24 9:00-12:00 & 6:00-9:00pm

10th-12th $400 April Miller

Camp Kaddywampus 6/21-24 12:30-3:30 1st-3rd $185 Laura Kay


American Girl Summer Camp (girls only)

6/21-24 12:30-3:30 2nd-4th $175 Deedra Pace


6/21-24 12:30-3:30 2nd-4th $185 Jennifer Tompkins

Shake It Up Shakespeare

6/21-24 12:30-3:30 4th-6th $200 Meg Sullivan & April Miller

Grammar & Games 6/21-24 12:30-3:30 5th-6th $180 Claire Hagen

Shake It Up Shakespeare

6/21-24 12:30-3:30 7th-9th $200 Meg Sullivan & April Miller

Film Festival 6/21-24 12:30-3:30 9th-12th $150 Nathan Fan


Sweet on Greek 6/21-24 12:30-3:30 10th-12th $150 Sander Gonzalez

WELCOME IN THE SUMMER HOLIDAY WITH FRIENDS AND FUN

Camp Covenant 2021 Course Descriptions

Fairytale Camp:

Bippity Boppity Boo! Come join me to the land of fairies and fairy tales. We will create a fairy

garden, fairy wand, a fairy and her travel case, and so much more. (Girls only)

Session 1: June 14-17; 9:00am-12:00pm

Session 1: June 14-17; 12:30pm-3:30pm

Entering Grades: E-2

Fee: $180

Instructor: Jamie Newsome

Story Time Galore & More

We will be reading some of our favorite children’s literature each day and engaging in fun

activities that correspond with these books. Activities include crafts, cooking, and games.



Entering Grades: E-2

Fee: $175

Instructor: Robyn Tilger

Camp Kaddywampus

Like Smores? Like camping? At Camp Kaddywampus we make delicious camping snacks. We

learn camping skills like putting up a tent, tracking animals, following a map, using a compass

and building a fire. We will make crafts, sing silly camp songs and earn camp badges. Come go

camping with us at Covenant.


Session 2: June 21-24; 12:30pm-3:30pm

Entering Grades: 1-3

Fee: $185

Instructor: Laura Kay

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World

Join us as we search far and wide, from the jungles of Sri Lanka to the apple orchards of

Vermont, for the finest ingredients to make an apple pie! We'll explore God's world through Art,

Geography, Science, Math and Cooking!



Fee: $195

Instructor: Kristen Kern

Tutti Fruiti

Come explore fruit with the other cuties! Young chefs will learn through hands-on science,

math, and engineering activities while enjoying wholesome literature with their friends!



Fee: $195


Water Games & Pops

Hang out with friends and play INSIDE & OUTSIDE games. Popsicles & Water Games

included!

Session 1: June 14-17; 12:30-3:30pm


Session 2: June 21-24; 12:30-3:30pm

Entering grades: 1-5

Fee: $175

Instructor: Pegi Sue Spencer

Art Adventures

We will create animals from around the globe in clay, paint, collage, and printmaking!

Session 1: June 14-17; 12:30-3:30pm


Fee: $200

Instructor: D’Ann Moxley

American Girl Summer Camp

Bring your American Girl doll and join us for 4 days of fun with your friends! We will read

American Girl stories, make crafts for you and your doll, spa day, games and snacks all

centered around the American Girl experience. (Girls only)

Session 1: June 14-17; 12:30-3:30pm

Session 2: June 21-24; 12:30-3:30pm


Fee: $175

Instructor: Deedra Pace


Come travel the world with us as we dive into stories from other countries, make crafts and taste

food based on those tales, and learn to appreciate the world that other kids see.


Session 2: June 21-24; 12:30-3:30pm


Fee: $185

Instructor: Jennifer Tompkins

How to Be a Pirate: A Musical Theater Camp

Ahoy there Mateys! It’s time to jump aboard and join the pirate crew in this delightful mini-

musical theater production for rising 2nd-5th graders. The children will act, sing, and help make

props and sets. Our showcase will be for all family members the last day of camp from 11:30-

12:00. It will surely “shiver your timbers”!




Fee: $200

Instructor: Jill Smith

Grammar & Games Grades 3&4

Who knew that grammar could be fun?! This camp is for kids who want some extra practice in

grammar to prepare for the next year. We'll alternate doing some fun grammar exercises and

then play fun, new (non-grammar) games!




Fee: $180

Instructor: Claire Hagen

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Join Mrs. Brown in doing a few of her favorite things! This includes but is not limited to flower

arranging, hair braiding, water coloring, dance breaks, jewelry making, reading, games, and

more. It'll be a week of girl time - what could be better?! (Girls only)




Fee: $180

Instructor: Caylin Brown

Rocket Camp

Does your child love building, adventures, and space? Come enjoy a fun week of science and

discovery! Students will have a blast as we explore and build various flying machines.

3...2...1...launch into summer with a bang! A short supply list will be sent home prior to camp.

Session 1: June 14-17; 12:30-3:30pm


Fee: $195


Macrame with Me

We will be working on macrame projects and learning different knots in order to make bracelets,

keychains, and a wall hanging.



Fee: $150

Instructor: Charisse Hurtak

Sewing Camp

Learn basic machine skills while completing several projects to take home. Students need to

bring a sewing machine (in good working order) and instruction manual. Supply list will be

provided. Students may sign up for one or both sessions. Projects will vary, depending on

experience.




Fee: $175

Instructors: Mary McLaughlin & Keeley Dooley

Shake It Up Shakespeare Grades 4-6

Come join us for a super summer Shakespeare class! We will be exploring his text and trying on

his larger-than-life characters. Join us for camp and come ready to move, play, and ACT!

Session 2: June 21-24; 12:30-3:30pm


Fee: $200

Instructor: Meg Sullivan & April Miller

Grammar & Games Grades 5- 6

Who knew that grammar could be fun?! This camp is for kids who want some extra practice in

grammar to prepare for the next year. We'll alternate doing some fun grammar exercises and

then play fun, new (non-grammar) games!

Session 1: June 14-17; 12:30-3:30pm

Session 2: June 21-24; 12:30-3:30pm


Fee: $180

Instructor: Claire Hagen

Kidpreneur

Are you a budding entrepreneur? Do you dream of running your own business someday? Come

to Kidpreneur where we will break down business concepts into easy to understand ideas!

Students will implement practical business ideas and create their own vision boards and much

more. We will address the 3 legs of a business (passion, purpose and profit) while having a LOT

of fun in the process.

Session 1: June 14-17; 12:30-3:30pm


Fee: $125

Instructor: Ayisat Abilogun (Covenant mom)

Intro to Rock Climbing Grades 6-8

Come join me for an introduction into rock climbing. This course will meet and take place at

Summit Dallas and will include plenty of rock climbing, along with a low-down course on the

best practices for safety and basic climbing technique. Fee includes daily rate to Summit plus

shoe rental.




Fee: $180

Instructors: Phil Gibson

Quidditch for Muggles

Join your friends for 4 days of fun games from Quidditch to the Tri-Wizard Cup Tournament to

Harry Potter trivia. Cool off with snacks straight from Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour like

Butterbeer Milkshakes and Chocolate Frog Ice Cream Sundaes. End the week and find out if

your team has what it takes to win the House Cup!



Fee: $180

Instructor: Deedra Pace

Shake It Up Shakespeare Grades 7-9

Come join us for a super summer Shakespeare class! We will be exploring his text and trying on

his larger-than-life characters. Join us for camp and come ready to move, play, and ACT!

Session 2: June 21-24; 12:30-3:30pm


Fee: $200

Instructor: Meg Sullivan & April Miller


“Every person has a longing to be significant; to make a contribution;

to be a part of something noble and purposeful.” – John C. Maxwell

Have you ever wanted to be a leader? What does it take to be a good leader? Join Mr. Attaway

and learn about principles of leadership and how to influence others. This course is perfect for

the athlete that wants to become a captain of the team, for the fine arts student that wants a

major role in an upcoming performance, or for any other student that wants to positively

influence other people.




Fee: $180

Instructors: Michael Attaway

Film Festival

Come join me in screening meaningful films of a theological nature followed by discussion in the

spirit of the great texts.

Session 1: June 14-17; 12:30-3:30pm

Session 2: June 21-24; 12:30-3:30pm


Fee: $150

Instructor: Nathan Fan

Intro to Rock Climbing

Come join me for an introduction into rock climbing. This course will meet and take place at

Summit Dallas and will include plenty of rock climbing, along with a low-down course on the

best practices for safety and basic climbing technique. Fee includes daily rate to Summit plus

shoe rental.

Session 1: June 14-17; 12:30-3:30pm

Session 2: June 21-24; 12:30-3:30pm


Fee: $180

Instructors: Phil Gibson

The Three Musketeers, Act 2

If you loved the first act of swashbuckling hilarity in Covenant's Three Musketeers One Act

production of 2019 - the Cardinal returns to foil the King's favorite cohort of Musketeers! Come

join the cast in the exciting conclusion! 11 Cast members (5M/4F/2 either) All parts available

except Richelieu. Community Performance in the Attic Friday, June 25! Cost includes costumes,

stage combat training, sword rental, performance cast dinner, scripts and royalties. One For All!

Session 2: June 21-24; 9:00am-12:00pm & 6:00-9:00pm


Fee: $400

Instructor: April Miller

Sweet on Greek

Come get a crash course intro to Ancient Greek for high schoolers who have already had a few

years of Latin. Focus on exposure to the alphabet, most common noun and verb paradigms,

and study resources, contextualized with simple readings. Let this be an opportunity to grow

your Biblical studying abilities. I'll provide different snacks/baked goods each session and we'll

study together!

Session 1: June 14-17; 12:30-3:30pm

Session 2: June 21-24; 12:30-3:30pm


Fee: $150

Instructor: Sander Gonzalez

Summer Reading Camps

7th Grade Summer Reading: The Golden Fleece

If you are a rising 7th grader and would like to get an early start on your summer reading, The

Golden Fleece, join us as we deal with some of the following:

A look at Greek mythology

Defining “myth” and other important terms

The hero’s journey

Practice annotating

Class reading

And more!


Entering grade: 7

Fee: $120

Instructor: Barb Carl

8th Grade Summer Reading: The Robe

Calling all rising 8th Graders: Let’s get a kick start on summer reading!

Featuring: The Robe, A hero’s journey featuring a Roman officer exploring stories about Jesus

Included:

Hero’s Journey

Story

Early Christian History

Practice Annotating

Class Reading

Character Development

Roman, Greek, and Hebrew Culture

And more!


Entering grade: 8

Fee: $120

Instructor: Katie Simmons

9th Grade Summer Reading: Homer’s Iliad

Designed for rising 9th graders, this course will strengthen students’ abilities to read, think,

speak, write, and (most importantly) delight their way through Homer’s epic poem. Students will

learn relevant aspects of Ancient Greek culture, along with poetic distinctions peculiar to

Homeric epic, that will open the meaning and significance of the Iliad. Students will leave

inspired and equipped to experience a close reading of the entire poem, achieving their own

necessary annotations that comprise the summer reading assignment. Zoom attendance

available.



Entering Grade: 9

Fee: $120

Instructor: Christopher D. Schmidt

10th Grade Summer Reading: The Tempest

Designed for rising 10th graders, this course will guide students through the dramatic difficulties

of Shakespeare’s late play. Due to the play's short length, students will be able to complete this

summer reading assignment, while learning how to annotate properly a lyrical drama. Special

emphasis will be given both to the play’s cultural context of early modern Europe and to

Shakespeare’s later attention to his sophisticated art in the newer genre of Romance. Zoom

attendance available.


Entering grade: 10

Fee: $120

Instructor: Kenny Marchetti

10th Grade Summer Reading: Heart of Darkness

Designed for rising Advanced 10th graders, this course will guide students through the narrative

complexities of Conrad’s celebrated, yet challenging, novella. Due to the novella’s short length,

students will be able to complete this summer reading assignment, while learning how to

annotate a prose narrative. Special emphasis will be given both to the novella’s cultural context

of late 19th century European colonialism and to Conrad’s richly textured literary stylizations

that carry the novella’s poetic truth and literary vision. Zoom attendance available.

Session 1: June 14-16; 12:30-3:30pm

Entering grade: 10 (PreAP only)

Fee: $120

Instructor: Kenny Marchetti

11th Grade Summer Reading: Intro to Rhetorical Analysis

Especially helpful for students entering AP English, this course will provide an introduction to

rhetorical analysis and allow students the opportunity to get a head start on their summer

reading assignments, using Fredrick Douglass, The Scarlet Letter, and a handful of videos from

contemporary media (commercials, TedTalks, etc.) to help them learn the vocabulary and the

strategies involved in the art of persuasion (which is what the coming year will be all about)! We

will spend substantial time working on the assigned Frederick Douglass journals, planning the

assigned Scarlet Letter essay, and also walking through the annotation tasks using examples

from the texts.

Session 1: June 14-16; 12:30-3:30pm

Session 2: June 21-23; 12:30-3:30pm

Entering Grade: 11 (AP only)

Fee: $120

Instructor: Michael Unruh

12th Grade Senior Thesis Camp

Even though Covenant seniors have been preparing for their Senior Theses for years, when the

time comes to actually do the work, the Senior Thesis can be intimidating and overwhelming.

While Covenant students have more than enough training to complete the research portion of

the Senior Thesis on their own, this camp is designed to assist with that first step. Seniors – if

you feel like you need a set time to complete your research with guidance and advice from Mr.

Golden, this camp is for you. Mr. Golden will provide instruction on a general level in terms of

sound scholarly research (including proper use of JSTOR) and will also provide individualized

instruction based on your topic and direction. You will need to bring your research sources and

your laptops every day. Zoom attendance available.

Session 1: June 14-16; 10:00am-12:00pm*

Session 2: June 21-23; 10:00am-12:00pm*

Entering grade: 12

Fee: $120

Instructor: Michael Golden

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