St. Mary’s Dominican Summer Programs

2012

Comejoin

the fun!

DominiCampJune 4-22

For any girl who has completed 4th-8th grade8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day

DominiCampers will enjoy Theme Days and a special surprise every day! Dominicampers will participate in on-campus activities and field trips. All

DominiCamp activites are staffed by Dominican faculty, alumnae, and students.

Multiple options available.

See registration form for a listing of options and associated costs.

Drama-RamaAn introduction to the Dramatic Arts. Experience the thrill of performing through

pantomime, theater games, skits, and improvisation, including an end-of-camp

performance. No prior experience necessary.

Leadership WorkshopFind out how to positively influence and lead your peers with dynamic leadership skills. Under the guidance of Dominican

Student Council and using a hands-on approach, gain the knowledge that future leaders need to know to be successful!

Science QuestDiscover science in a new and exciting way! The cool side of science is yours to tour with

experiments and activites such as leaf printing, airplane flying, and

bubble making.Arts & Crafts

Explore and experiment with a variety of mediums while creating works of art! Several

projects will be completed using materials such as ribbon, paint, wood, and ink.

A Touch of Class

Fashion, style, beauty, social grace, and etiquette are the focus of this activity. Learn how-to’s

and practice them in proper situations, such as a fashion show and a tea party.

Do -“mini” ChefsServe up some fun in the kitchen! Learn basic culinary skills, cake decorating,

and simple recipes as you cook and eat your way through this experience.

Jewels & GemsCharms and crystals and pearls - oh my! Design

and create your own jewelry and accessories in this

beading and jewelry-making class. Learn necessary

techniques, such as bead design, stringing, wire

twisting, and crimping. Express your artistic vision

through beads in an array of shapes and colors

while enhancing your favorite summer ensembles.

Sports & Indoor GamesReady, set, GO! Practice healthy

competition by participating in a

variety of activities. Team building and

physical skills are the focus when playing

capture the flag, scooter races,

kick ball, and more.

Shopping & ShindigsFirst we’re shopping - then, we’re hopping! In this party planning and shopping activity, learn

budgeting skills as you surf the Internet for the best bargains to meet your project budget and

create themed shopping agendas for parties that are unforgettable. Whether you’re a shopping

queen or a future “hostess with the mostest,” join in the fun and express your creativity without

breaking the bank.

Ole!Fiesta Forever! Explore the music, food, dance, and geography that make the Spanish-speaking world so exciting. Learn salsa moves, make an Eye of God, play Spanish bingo, break a piñata, taste and make the perfect taco dip, while exploring Spanish culture and language.

Memory MagicLearn how to preserve precious memories using

scrapbooking techniques such as cropping, journaling, and page design. Create

personal scrapbook pages with your own memories as well as several camp pages to

contribute to the camp scrapbook.

Jazz It UpLearn the latest dance moves along with two routines to be performed at the end of camp.

While focusing on the kinesthetic movement, this dance clinic gives you the opportunity to

learn fun exercises and keep fit.

Math Mania I

Review basic operations involving fractions,

decimals, percents, and integers. Activities are

designed to incorporate math into everyday life. For

students who have completed 4th or 5th grade.

Math Mania IICaught the fever for numbers in Math Mania I? Designed to further math development, this enrichment is for campers who have completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grade.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Wrap gifts with a personalized touch! Create your own home-made notecards,

gift tags, and decorative bows to add pizzazz to presents. Explore lettering and

calligraphy techniques and the art of origami. You’ll find it’s more fun to give than

receive!

The Write StuffGrab a pen and become the next Dr. Seuss or J.K. Rowling! Explore exciting new vocabu-lary and your own creative genius through games, short stories, poetry, and even comics.

The next great author is you!

“What’s the Point?”To sew, of course! Learn the basic skills of sewing and cross-stitching while sewing buttons, creating cross-stitch patterns, making pillows, and designing unique hair rib-bons.

Digital ArtLearn how to create images through technology. Using various photo editing software,

draw, and create your own animation on the computer.

Who Dat & LagniappeExpress your love for New Orleans as you create a variety

of black and gold as well as New Orleans themed projects

such as headbands, bracelets, and much more. Even

design your bedroom decor with accessories to add that

Who Dat flair.

Zoom with ZumbaDance yourself into shape! Come for a cardio work-out while experiencing a Latin-inspired, easy to follow, dance fitness party.

Do -“mini” Master ChefsAlready earned a chef’s hat in Do-”mini” Chefs? Hungry for more? Grab a second helping learning meal planning, healthy substitutions, and more dessert decorating as you cook and eat new recipes. Bon Appetite!

Sports campsAll sports camps are open to any girl who has completed 4th-8th grade.

All sports camps are staffed by Dominican coaches and team members.

All skill levels welcome!

Softball Camp (June 4-8)

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Dominican’s Softball Camp will focus on developing individual skills in

fielding, pitching, hitting and base running. Campers will engage in skill-development drills under the supervision of the Dominican Softball

coaching staff.

Basketball Camp (June 11-15)

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Dominican’s Basketball Camp will consist of instruction in the basic

fundamentals of basketball including shooting, passing, and dribbling. Campers will also experience team building concepts under the

supervision of the Dominican basketball coaching staff.

Volleyball Camp (June 18-22)

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Dominican’s Volleyball Camp will focus on developing individual skills in serving, passing, setting, spiking, and blocking. Campers will engage in

skill-development drills under the supervision of the Dominican volleyball coaching staff.

Soccer Camp (July 30-August 3)

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Dominican’s Soccer Camp will consist of instruction in the

fundamentals and techniques of soccer including shooting and passing under the supervision of the Dominican soccer coaching staff.

Specialized campsFor any girl who has completed 4th-8th grade

Space is limited!

Studio Art Camp June 4-8

12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Color your world and experience studio art with Ms. Rosalie Abadie,

Dominican’s Master Fine Arts teacher. Learn to draw a portrait, a still life, and a landscape. Create with pencil, charcoal, pastels, and water color.

Beginners and intermediates welcome. Be surprised at what you can do once you learn how to “see.”

“8th Note” Band Camp June 11-15

12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Music to your ears - Come out for band! The camp includes small group

instruction, individual instruction, SmartBoard musical activities, and other music technology all under the direction of Ms. Brenda Castillo, Dominican’s

Band and Choir Director. Bring your instruments and experience an enriching musical experience in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Lights, Camera, Dominican! Drama Camp June 18-22

12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Come play theater games, learn stage directions, perform monologues and skits, and just be creative in a fun atmosphere. Join Ms. Ashleigh Alleman, Dominican’s Spring Musical Vocal Director for this comprehensive theater

workshop. The week culminates with a “vignette performance” of activities from the workshop.

Jumpin’ for Joy

June 4-22For any girl who has completed 1st-4th grade

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day

June bug campers will be treated to days of fun and jazzy activities!Arts & Crafts

SnacksCheerleading

MusicDance

BibleosityLunchtime Activities

And many other joyous possibilities…

You can choose to attend Jumpin’ for Joy for one week, two weeks, or three weeks!

Each week has a new theme(so it’s like going to a new camp each week!)

Staffed by Dominican faculty, alumnae, and students!

Before you register…All campers are to wear the camp shirt*, pants or shorts of appropriate

length and fit, tennis shoes, and socks.

*Fees for DominiCamp, Specialized Camps, each Sports Camp, and Jumpin’ for Joy include one camp T-shirt that will be distributed on the first

day of camp. Additional shirts are available for $12 each.Ordering details are located on the registration forms.

Please complete one registration form, one signed AUP consent form per camper. Registration forms, AUP consent form, and payment options can

be found on our website: www.stmarysdominican.org under “Summer Programs” on the right sidebar menu.

In order to be considered registered, each camper’s registration form must be submitted and the

$50 non-refundable deposit must be paid. Deposits are due by Friday, April 20.

Mailing Address:Dominican Summer Programs

Attn: Meg Womble7701 Walmsley AvenueNew Orleans, LA 70125

The registration deposit will be applied to the total cost of the program. The remaining balance of the program fees (total amount less $50) is due

on or before Friday, May 18.

Before camp service is offered from 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. The drop-in cost for this service is $5 per day.

After camp service is offered from 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The drop-in cost for this service is $10 per day.

Fees will be collected at time of service.

If you have any questions, please contact Meg at (504) 865-9401, ext. 4129 or email: mwomble@stmarysdominican.org

Fax (504) 866-5958

St. Mary’s Dominican High School Registration Form

Summer Programs 2012(Each registrant must complete this page. In addition to registration infor-mation, all parents and campers must read and sign the AUP consent form

located on the Summer Programs Page of the website. Signed AUP consent forms may be emailed, faxed, or mailed.)

Camper’s Name:___________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (M.I.)Address:_________________________________________________________

City:__________________________________ State:________ Zip:__________

Home Phone:____________________________ Grade Level (’11-’12):________

Current Elementary School:_____________________ Date of Birth:__________

School camper will attend in the Fall of 2012:____________________________

EMERGENCY INFORMATIONMother’s Name:_______________________ Email:___________________________Phone: (home)_______________________ (work)____________________________ (cell)________________________

Father’s Name:________________________ Email:___________________________Phone: (home)_______________________ (work)____________________________ (cell)________________________

Please list emergency contacts (other than parents):1.) Name:_________________________________ Phone:_________________ Relationship to camper:__________________________________________2.) Name:_________________________________ Phone:_________________ Relationship to camper:__________________________________________

Please list any medications or special health situations we should be aware of during camp sessions:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Before Camp Service and After Camp Service are offered. Fees will be collected at time of service. See “Before You Register...” Page for more details.

DominiCamp RegistrationCheck one option below:

______ 3 weeks $575.00 ______ June 4-22

______ 2 weeks (Please check off which two weeks below) $400.00______ 1st week, June 4-8______ 2nd week, June 11-15______ 3rd week, June 18-22

______ 1 week (Please check off which week below) $200.00______ 1st week, June 4-8______ 2nd week, June 11-15______ 3rd week, June 18-22

One shirt is included with each DominiCamp Registration. Shirts are distributed on the first day of camp. Please circle which size you prefer:

Youth Large Adult Small Adult Medium Adult Large Adult XL

_______Additional shirts @ $12 each $________

DOMINICAMP TOTAL: $________

Campers will be scheduled for 6 different activites.

Choose eight activities below by numbering from 1 to 8, with 1 being your first choice.

Every effort will be made to accommodate the activities you request, but some sessions fill up quickly and placement cannot be guaranteed.

See camp brochure for brief explanations of activities. _____Drama-Rama _____Ole! _____Leadership Workshop _____Memory Magic _____Science Quest _____Digital Art _____Arts & Crafts _____Who Dat & Lagniappe _____A Touch of Class _____Jazz It Up _____Do-“mini” Chefs _____Math Mania I _____Do-“mini” Master Chefs _____Math Mania II _____Jewels & Gems _____Signed, Sealed, Delivered _____Shopping & Shindigs _____The Write Stuff _____Sports & Indoor Game _____What’s the Point? _____Zoom with Zumba

Please staple to registration form.

Sports Camp Registration

Please check all that apply:

_______Softball Camp June 4-8, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. $125.00

_______Basketball Camp June 11-15, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. $125.00

_______Volleyball Camp June 18-22, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. $125.00

_______Soccer Camp July 30-August 3, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. $125.00 This year Soccer Camp dates have been moved to the end of July.

One shirt is included with each Sports Camp Registration. Shirts are distributed on the first day of camp. Please circle which size you prefer:

Youth Large Adult Small Adult Medium Adult Large Adult XL

_______Additional shirts @ $12 each $________

SPORTS CAMP TOTAL: $_______

Note: If you register for DominiCamp in conjunction with a sports camp, you will only be charged the DominiCamp rate.

Specialized Camps RegistrationSpace is limited!

Please check all that apply:

_______Studio Art Camp June 4-8, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. $125.00

_______“8th Note” Band Camp June 11-15, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. $125.00 Primary Band Instrument_______________ Yrs. of Experience_____ Additional Instruments_________________

_______Lights, Camera, Dominican! Drama Camp June 18-22, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. $125.00

One shirt is included with each Specialized Camp Registration. Shirts are distributed on the first day of camp. Please circle which size you prefer:

Youth Large Adult Small Adult Medium Adult Large Adult XL

_______Additional shirts @ $12 each $________

SPECIALIZED CAMP TOTAL: $_______

Note: If you register for DominiCamp/Sports Camp in conjunction with

a Specialized Camp, you will only be charged the DominiCamp rate.

Jumpin’ for Joy RegistrationCheck one option below:

______ 3 weeks $325.00 ______ June 4-22

______ 2 weeks (Please check off which two weeks below) $225.00______ 1st week, June 4-8______ 2nd week, June 11-15______ 3rd week, June 18-22

______ 1 week (Please check off which week below) $150.00______ 1st week, June 4-8______ 2nd week, June 11-15______ 3rd week, June 18-22

One shirt is included with each Jumpin’ for Joy Registration. Shirts are distributed on the first day of camp. Please circle which size you prefer:

Youth Small Youth Medium Youth Large Adult Small

_______Additional shirts @ $12 each $________

JUMPIN’ FOR JOY TOTAL: $_______

Agreement for the Use of Computers andTelecommunication

Parent/Student Consent FormSt. Mary’s Dominican High School has chosen to permit students access to computer andtelecommunication resources to further its educational goals and objectives. Reasonable care hasbeen taken to assure the appropriateness and educational quality of the material available throughthe use of educational soft ware and telecommunications. All use of technology is to be inaccordance with the Mission and Philosophy of St. Mary’s Dominican High School. However,parents and guardians are warned that St. Mary’s Dominican High School does not have totalcontrol of the information on the Internet. Parents or guardians are the primary authoritiesresponsible for the imparting of standards of ethical and legal conduct that their child or wardshould follow.1. I am the parent/guardian of the below named student. I have read the Acceptable use Policyfor Computers and Telecommunications (“AUP”), and I have either explained it to my child/ward(student) or I have assured myself that the student understands it.2. I request that my daughter have access to and use of the telecommunications resources at St.Mary’s Dominican High School. I also hereby indemnify and hold harmless St. Mary’s DominicanHigh School from any claim or loss resulting from an infraction of the AUP by the student or anyapplicable law by the student.3. I authorize the use of my daughter’s photos for publicity and marketing materials.

_________________________________________________________________________Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

_________________________________________________________________________Name of Parent/Guardian (Please Print)

Student FormI have received and read the Acceptable Use Policy for Computers and Telecommunications. Iunderstand its significance, and I agree to voluntarily abide by all terms and conditions. I furtherunderstand that violation of this agreement would be unethical and might constitute a criminaloffense. Should I choose to violate this agreement, my privileges may be revoked and disciplinaryaction and/or appropriate legal action may be taken.

_________________________________________________________________________Student Signature Date

__________________________________________________________________________Student Name (Please Print)

St. Mary’s Dominican High SchoolAcceptable Use Policy

Mission Statement: St. Mary’s Dominican High School is a college-preparatory program for youngwomen rooted in the tradition of prayer, study, community, and service. With Jesus at the center, theDominican community preaches the Word, radiates joy, promotes justice, seeks Truth, manifestsCatholic values, and ministers to others.Publicity and Marketing: St. Mary’s Dominican High School uses photographs and videos taken at itsevents in publicity and marketing materials and on the St. Mary’s Dominican High School website.Computer Access: Computing, data storage, and information retrieval systems are designed to serve thestudents, faculty, and staff of the St. Mary’s Dominican High School Community. All technologyresources, including Network and Internet access are provided to further the legitimate educationalgoals of this school. In keeping with its philosophy and goals, St. Mary’s Dominican High School alsoprovides computing and network resources for the use of students, employees, and others affiliatedwith the school.St. Mary’s Dominican High School has taken reasonable precautions to restrict access to materials whichare inappropriate to our school setting. However, these precautions do not in any way diminish eachuser’s responsibility to act ethically and in a manner fully consistent with the philosophy and values ofSt. Mary’s Dominican High School when using the school’s electronic resources.Appropriate and Acceptable use of Computer Resources:Appropriate or acceptable educational uses of these resources include, but are not limited to:-Accessing the Internet to retrieve information from libraries, databases, and appropriate Web sites inorder to complete homework or class assignments and to enrich and expand curriculum.-Using e-mail capabilities which facilitate distance learning projects with teacher approval-Using appropriate list servers and newsgroups to gain access to current information on local, state,national, and world events.Acceptable Use Guidelines:These guidelines are provided to ensure efficient, moral, ethical, legal, and proper utilization of electronic resources in accordance with the mission and educational goals of St. Mary’s Dominican High School. Vio-lators are subject to disciplinary and/or legal action including but not limited to penalties, suspension, and dismissal from school, and/or employee disciplinary action.1. All use of electronic resources must be in support of education and research and consistent with themission of St. Mary’s Dominican High School. Dominican reserves the right to prioritize use and accessto these resources and the right to access and read e-mail and any other files transmitted through orstored on school equipment.2. The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, of the user. Equipment, soft ware, hardware, andnetwork capabilities provided through the school are and remain the property of the school and maybe monitored at any time by school authorities. Any inappropriate use will result in disciplinary actionincluding possible cancellation of those privileges and other disciplinary action. Transmission of anymaterial in violation of any national or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to,copyrighted, threatening, or obscene material. Should a user accidentally access an inappropriate site,he or she should immediately turn the monitor off and report this to the attending teacher orsupervisor.3. In using electronic resources and in posting information of Web pages approved by the President orPrincipal of the school, users shall abide by generally accepted rules of network etiquette and behave inan ethical and legal manner that is fully consistent with the mission, philosophy, and values of St. Mary’sDominican High School. The school name, logo, or shield may not be used in any printed orelectronic material without the express written permission of the President of Principal. No Web page orelectronic link should be made to the St. Mary’s Dominican High School Web site without the expresswritten permission of the President or Principal of the school.

4. Users shall fully comply with all licensing and copyright laws regarding soft ware, technology, andprinted materials. No user is allowed to install or download any soft ware without the express writtenpermission of the President or Principal.5. Any student or employee use of the school’s network for personal or financial gain, productendorsement or advertisement, political lobbying, visiting “chat rooms” or for transactions involving thetransfer of money, merchandise, services or even personal home or e-mail addresses or phone numbers is strictly prohibited.6. Students may not access personal e-mail accounts to send or receive electronic mail from any schoolcomputer except to transfer their own legitimate academic work between home and school. Therefore,only student research data or information accessed through a controlled subscription database using the school’s network for legitimate educational purposes may be transferred via e-mail to a student’s personal home computer.7. Vandalism, which includes but is not limited to any attempt to “hack” into the school’s network, anymalicious attempt to harm or destroy any data, hardware, or soft ware, including the uploading or creation of a computer virus or loading unauthorized data or programs on machines, will result in disciplinary action which could include financial remuneration for damage, suspension, dismissal, and other consequences as ap-plicable.8. System accounts are used by the authorized owners for the purposes defined in this policy. Users arenot to share their user identification or passwords with another person. Ultimately, each user isresponsible for all activity under his/her account.9. Teachers will make discretionary decisions that may impact laptops, computers, written documents,calculators, personal notes, audio and video files, and electronic data in the interest of a viable learningenvironment and for legitimate pedagogical purposes.10. Nothing in this policy is intended to preclude the supervised use of the system while under thedirection of a teacher or other approved user acting in conformity with St. Mary’s Dominican High School’s mission, philosophy, policy, or procedures.11. Violations of any of the conditions of use will be cause for disciplinary action.St. Mary’s Dominican High School reserves the right to monitor, review, confiscate, and/or delete allmaterial accessed, created, or transmitted on the network, any PC, laptop, CD, DVD, Ipads, Ipods,USB drive, or any other hand-held technology including but not limited to, cell phones, calculators, andpalm pilots. The school reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether specific uses oftechnology are appropriate and proper. Violation of any part of this policy is cause for disciplinary and/or legal action such as, but not limited to, revocation of user privileges, suspension or expulsion, and restitution of any monetary expenses incurred either through damage of soft ware or hardware, or through legal or other fees. Decisions by the Principal on disciplinary action in these matters are final.