explore your Creativity

discover your talents

nurture

your Curiosity

Broaden

your horizons

explore your Creativity

discover your talents

nurture

your Curiosity

Broaden

your horizons

A summer enrichment experience open to everyone!A summer enrichment experience open to everyone!

pjA summer disCoVery 2012

summer disCoVeryWelcome to portland jewish Academy! thanks for sharing your summer with us!

leApFrog (4+5 yrs. old By july 9)Leapfrog engages young learners in an exploration of math, science and literacy activities that are hands-on and inquiry-based. These classes will nurture your child’s curiosity, allow their imaginations to flourish and foster a love for learning.

stepping stone (entering grAdes 1-3)Stepping Stone inspires kids to explore new and exciting topics that incorporate inquiry-based activities, global themes and project-based work. Students will form friendships with other learners that share their passion for the same topic.

soAring (entering grAdes 4-6)Soaring challenges learners to broaden their thinking through in-depth study of exciting topics offered by our talented instructors. Classes will be taught with inquiry in mind, allowing students to express themselves creatively.

Age group july 9-13 july 16-20 july 23-27 july 30-Aug. 3

leapfrog (4+5 yrs.)

Concoctions & Contraptions Magic School Bus Blueprints and Buildings Telling Stories with Photos

Artists at Work Build it with Legos A Play a Day Mathmagic

Reptiles: Real & Imaginary Artsy Illustrators Sea Creatures: Real & Imaginary

stepping stone

(grades 1-3)

Simple Machines Reptiles: Real and Imaginary Dogs with Jobs Dog Sports

Animal Creations Concoctions & Contraptions To Infinity and Beyond! Cooking Around the World

Comic Books Comic Books Spanish in Action A Play a Day

Garden in a Box Sand and Sea Mathmagic Ivrit, Ivrit, Ivrit

Through the Lens of an Artist “Travel” the World Engineering with Legos

soaring(grades 4-6)

Cooking: Japanese Cooking: Indian Cooking: Chinese Cooking: Latin

Culture and Jewelry Comic Books Engineering with Legos

general information• Program Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM• All students must be the designated age for the course and potty trained by start of class.• PJA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, or national origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, or any other programs.

lunch and snack• Bring a vegetarian snack (meat and shellfish free) and a water bottle. • Students heading to MJCC Day Camp, should bring a dairy or vegetarian lunch.

start your day early or extend your dayPJA Pre-Care: 8 AM - 9 AM $25 per weekExtend Your Day: Continue on to MJCC Day Camp. (www.oregonjcc.org) PJA will escort students to the MJCC at noon. See pages 2-14. (PJA/MJCC Extended Day = PJA rate + $90 (MJCC Members) or $105 (MJCC Guests)

payment/refund policyEvery effort will be made to offer listed courses and instructors. If a course must be canceled, PJA will make every effort to direct your child to another class or offer a full refund. There are no refunds after May 1 except for course cancellation. In the unusual case where refunds are appropriate PJA will charge a $25 processing fee.

For more information on summer discovery, contact Celinda llanez at cllanez@pjaproud.org

On An Adventure!

A plAy A dAyDid you enjoy the hit PJA preschool play The Lorax? Then come and design scenery and costumes, rehearse and perform a play each day! Delve into thequestions and conundrums at the core of 5 picture books. Receive a DVD and slideshow of the preparation process.Instructor: Marcie Brewer Cost: $185

Artists And their Work…Calling all art lovers! Learn about famous artists and create art pieces of your own inspired by O’Keeffe and her flowers, Chihuly and his glass, Matisse and his scissors and Kadinsky and his colors. Instructor: Ashlea Barde Cost: $195

Artsy illustrAtorsMake beautiful collages like Eric Carle. Draw like Ed Emberley and create dot pictures like Peter H. Reynolds. Explore the world of book illustrators through various media such as printing and painting. Instructor: Kacie Fleming Cost: $190

Blueprints And BuildingsExplore perspective and scale, by drafting your own blueprints and designing your own buildings and structures. With blocks and other construction materials, create models of your buildings. Instructor: Ashlea Barde Cost: $185

pre-engineering, ages 4&5Students will build cities, bridges,and motorized cars/planes andexplore the many creative possiblilitesof engineering with LEGOS®. With access to over 100,000 pieces, you willbe able to build things you only dreamed of with the support of an experienced Play-Well Instructor to guide you.Instructor: Play-WellCost: $175

kid ConCoCtionsThis is the ultimate class of wacky, wild and crazy concoctions. Use your senses to create Magic Muck, Tornado in a Bottle, Jewel and Gem Goop and much more. Get set for slimy-goopy fun!Instructor: Ellen Kipnis Cost: $190

mAthmAgiCGrab your hat and wand! Explorethe magic of numbers. You will play games, create art, sing songs, solve puzzles and test your cooking skills all while learning math! Instructor: Jobee McCann Cost: $185

reptiles: reAl And imAginArySee, touch and identify real reptiles. Invent new ones by creating imaginary environments. Tell their story and make them into puppets. Reptiles will visit the classroom! Instructor: Devorah SpilmanCost: $200

seA CreAtures: reAl And imAginArySee real sea creatures at the zoo. Identify them, learn what they eat and where and how they live. Then, create imaginary sea creature adventures through art and drama. Make them into puppets and tell your story. Instructor: Devorah Spilman Cost: $190

telling stories With photosCalling all photographers! Become a shutterbug and take your own pictures. Use your photos, collect pictures from magazines and other sources to illustrate and create stories and poems. Instructor: Ashlea Barde Cost: $190

the mAgiC sChool BusJoin Ms. Fizzle and her class on some wild adventures in the Magic School Bus! Every day will be a new book and a new adventure that will lead us through amazing science exploration! Reptiles will visit the classroom. Instructor: Ashlea Barde Cost: $195

leapfrog(4+5 yrs. old)

register at www.pjaproud.org

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general information• Program Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM• All students must be the designated age for the course and potty trained by start of class.• PJA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, or national origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, or any other programs.

lunch and snack• Bring a vegetarian snack (meat and shellfish free) and a water bottle. • Students heading to MJCC Day Camp, should bring a dairy or vegetarian lunch.

start your day early or extend your dayPJA Pre-Care: 8 AM - 9 AM $25 per weekExtend Your Day: Continue on to MJCC Day Camp. (www.oregonjcc.org) PJA will escort students to the MJCC at noon. See pages 2-14. (PJA/MJCC Extended Day = PJA rate + $90 (MJCC Members) or $105 (MJCC Guests)

payment/refund policyEvery effort will be made to offer listed courses and instructors. If a course must be canceled, PJA will make every effort to direct your child to another class or offer a full refund. There are no refunds after May 1 except for course cancellation. In the unusual case where refunds are appropriate PJA will charge a $25 processing fee.

For more information on summer discovery, contact Celinda llanez at cllanez@pjaproud.org

Discover New Things!

A plAy A dAy Delve deeply into stories such as: The Lorax and Where the Wild Things Are. Experience the production process, rehearse, and design scenery and costumes for daily performances. Receive a DVD which includes all performances and a slide show detailing the preparation process. Instructor: Marcie Brewer Cost: $190

ContrAptions & ConCoCtionsThis is the ultimate class of wacky, wild and crazy concoctions. Use all of your senses to create Magic Muck, Tornado in a Bottle, Jewel and Gem Goop and much more. Get set for slimy-goopy fun! Instructor: Ellen Kipnis Cost: $190

ComiC Book WritingBack by popular demand! Make your very own comic books with long-time illustrator and Stumptown Comic Fest participant, Michael Patterson. Study age-appropriate comics, learn comic terms, create your own characters and bring them to life. Instructor: Michael Patterson Cost: $190

Cooking Around the WorldIn this class, budding chefs will learn how to prepare tasty, nutritious food from around the world. Acquire basic cooking skills while learning about a variety of food and cultures. Come join us as we cook and eat our way around the world. Instructor: Ellen Kipnis Cost: $200 CreAture CreAtion & inVestigAtionExplore animals real and imagined. Read fiction and non-fiction, learn tricks for drawing, creating sculptures and take nature walks. Every day will focus on a different animal. Get ready to take home amazing animal projects. Reptiles will visit the classroom! Instructor: Susanna Perrin Cost: $200

dog sportsHow many frisbees can a dog catch in 1 minute? Would a dog be a good dance partner? Find out what kinds of activities there are for you and your canine. Learn about flyball, dog dancing, disc dogs, treiball and agility to name a few. Learn what is takes to train these amazing athletes. Instructor: Tara Cozad. Cost: $200

dogs With joBsDiscover what kinds of jobs dogs can have and why they are so good at what they do. Everyday a working dog will visit the class or we will have a field trip to watch dogs in action! Instructor: Tara Cozad Cost: $200

engineering FundAmentAls With lego® ages 7-12Take on real-life engineering challenges that explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical and structural engineering with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO® material. Suitable for LEGO novices to “maniacs.” Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Cost: $180

gArdening in A BoxCome and learn the art and science of gardening from beloved teacher Paige Hasson! Construct, decorate and plant a garden box. Study wonderful worms; investigate soil, plants, seeds and nature’s fertilizer. Field trip included. Instructor: Paige Hasson Cost: $190

iVrit, iVrit, iVritCome and learn Hebrew or keep your Hebrew speaking skills sharp this summer. Sing, create art and cook all while speaking and learning Hebrew vocabulary. Come play and have fun in this Hebrew immersion class. All levels welcome. N’sachek! Instructor: Jana Hopfinger Cost: $190

stepping stone(grades 1, 2, 3)register at www.pjaproud.org

Creative Creatures

Friends Of All Kinds!

mAthmAgiCKeep your math skill sharp all while having fun. Learn new games, problem-solving skills, logic and reasoning. Have a blast using numbers to create a magical work of art. Discover the math-magician within! Instructor: Jobee McCann Cost: $185

reptiles: reAl And imAginAryTouch, see and identify real reptiles! Research what they eat and where and how they live. Make a reptile journal of real and imaginary reptiles. Tell, paint, draw or act out a reptile adventure story. Reptiles will visit the classroom. Instructor: Devorah Spilman Cost: $200

sAnd And seAWhat’s inside of a sand dollar? Why do shark have so many teeth? Find out how tide pools are created and what makes the sea salty. Create art projects inspired by the sea, sing songs and read stories. Don’t forget your suits and towels for our end of the week beach party! Instructor: Christy Hitz Cost: $200

simple mAChinesCome engage in basic engineering and creative problem-solving activities based on simple machines. With daily challenges and a variety of materials, you will design and experiment with hands-on construction activities. Instructors: Joan Saurini Cost: $190

spAnish in ACtion¿Habla español? No? Then let’s get started! Learn functional Spanish through games, songs and dance. Have fun and be active while learning Spanish. ¡Ven conmigo y aprende español! Come with me and learn Spanish! Instructor: Rhada Rogers Cost: $185

through the lens oF An ArtistThere are so many famous artists in the world. You could be next! Study their techniques, media of choice and be inspired to create work of your own. Leave with your own portfolio. Come find talents you may not have known you had. Instructor: Helene Cuomo Cost: $200

“trAVel” the WorldThere is so much to learn about the world around us! Learn about each continent and what makes it unique. From the people, languages, sites, animals and even the food. Learn some of the native languages, do art projects and cook cuisine. Instructor: Helene Cuomo Cost: $200

to inFinity & Beyond!Come explore the stars and planets by creating art projects, singing songs, and conducting experiments. Activities will incorporate science, math, literacy and much, much more. To infinity and beyond! Instructor: Ellen Kipnis Cost: $185

register at www.pjaproud.org

Our kids LOVED the program and were so sad when it ended. Each week, the kids were so happy to see their teachers from the previous weeks, just to say `hi’ to them again because they liked them so much. Thanks again to everyone for such a great program We plan to be back next summer! 2011 parent

Planning, Building, Bonding

Tornado in a Bottle

Receive $100 off MJCC Membership Initiation Feewhen you register your child for at least one week of MJCC Day Camp.

Expires: May 31, 2012.Certain restrictions apply. May not be combined with any other offers. See Guest Services.

Applies to new memberships only. Minimum 12 month commitment.

ComiC Book WritingBack by popular demand! Make your very own comic books with long-time illustrator and Stumptown Comic Fest participant, Michael Patterson. Study age-appropriate comics, learn comic terms, create your own characters and bring them to life. Instructor: Michael Patterson Cost: $190

Cooking: Arroz y Frijoles, oh my!Prepare the delicious foods of Mexico. Make rice, beans, salsa, guacamole y mucho más! Slice, dice, chop, mix and knead your way through preparing a delicious meal each day. Gain a foundation in cooking and techniquesyou will find valuable as a budding chef!All food is kosher and vegetarian. Instructor: Rhada Rogers Cost: $195

Cooking: CulinAry Visit to ChinA Do you like noodles, dumplings and rice? Then learn how to make these Chinese culinary treats at home from an instructor who recently visited China! All dishes will be kosher and vegetarian. Instructor: Nathan Somers Cost: $200

Cooking: indiAn FAreStudy history and culture including going beyond curry. Learn cooking techniques including boiling, frying, and steaming. Make naan, chapati, paneer, salads, and curry dishes. Keep a food journal and record your recipes. All dishes will be kosher and vegetarian.Instructor: Nathan Somers Cost: $200

Cooking: the jApAnese kitChenCreate impressive Japanese dishes that rely upon simple and healthy flavors of the ingredients used. Make two forms of sushi, several soups, noodle dishes, Bento and Japanese style pickles. Keep a food journal and record your recipes. All dishes will be kosher and vegetarian.Instructor: Nathan Somers Cost: $200

jeWelry Around the WorldFrom Africa to Hawaii, find out what cultures influenced traditional jewelrythroughout the ages! Design and create your own necklaces and bracelets while learning where in the world your idea came from! We will be incorporating history, math, and design, while creating our own masterpieces!Instructor: Christy Hitz Cost: $195

engineering FundAmentAls With lego® ages 7-12Take on real-life engineering challenges that explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical and structural engineering with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO® material. Suitable for LEGO novices to “maniacs.” Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Cost: $180

soaring(grades 4, 5, 6)

register at www.pjaproud.org

register at www.pjaproud.org

Robots, Machines & More!

Physics is Fun!

Join Albertson’s and Pacific Office Automation in sponsoring MJCC Day Camp.

To learn more, contact Helen Gundlach, 503.535.3594 or hgundlach@oregonjcc.org