summer programs 2010

2010 Summer

ProgramsCheck out exciting athletic,

arts, and academic programs for Lower, Middle, and

Upper School students!

2010 SummerEnrichment Camps

at Mount Vernon Presbyterian School

The purpose of the Mount Vernon Presbyterian School summer programs is to provide for academic acceleration and enrichment of the student’s experience.

Glenn Campus Summer Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Glenn Campus Programs Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Lower School Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Lower School Programs Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Athletic Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Athletic Camp Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Summer Credit CourSeS (Minimum of 5 students in order for class to be held)

Euclidian GEomEtry 1 Credit June 7-July 23 No classes during the week of July 4 Monday-Friday 8a.m.-12p.m. Cost $800 Rising grades 9 and 10 eligible Instructor: Ms. Danielle HeintzEuclidean Geometry provides a visual approach toconceptualizing. It uses informal and formal logicalreasoning processes including deductive and inductivereasoning, synthetic, coordinate, and trans formationalapproaches to study congruence, similarity, parallelism,symmetry, and perpendicularity. The integration ofalgebraic skills and concepts to solve geometric problemsis stressed.

unitEd StatES GovErnmEnt .5 credit June 7-June 25 Monday-Friday 8a.m.-12p.m. Cost $400 Rising grades 10, 11, and 12 eligibleInstructor: Mr. Michael EdmonsonUS Government is a course that is integral to understanding the American system of governance. The course will include instruction on the various forms of government, with particular attention to our system of government as defined by the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

EconomicS .5 Credit June 28-July 16 No classes during the week of July 4 Monday-Friday 8a.m.-2:30p.m. (includes ½ hour lunch) Cost $400 Rising grades 10, 11 and 12 eligibleInstructor: Mr. Michael EdmonsonThis course focuses on the American economic system and covers fundamental economic concepts, comparative

economic systems, microeconomics, macroeconomics,and international economic interdependence. It stressesthe ability to analyze critically and to make decisionsconcerning public issues.

muSic tEchnoloGy .5 Credit June 9-June 18 Monday-Friday 8:30a.m.-4p.m. (includes ½ hour lunch) Cost $400 Rising grades 9-12 eligibleInstructor: Mr. Chris MooreThe Music Technology Camp is designed for students entering 8-12 grade to explore and enhance their learning and understanding of the world of Music Technology. Each camper will develop skill sets in music recording, mixing and sequencing, as well as live music technology. Topics will include recording a band, sound design, music for film, music creation through technology and enhancing performance with technology. Students will have a CD with their work at the end of the camp.

Summer enriChment CampS (No academic credit awarded and minimum of 3 students in order for camp to be held)

computEr SkillS camp June 7-11 Monday-Friday 8a.m.-12p.m. Cost $150 Rising grades 6,7,8, and 9 eligibleInstructor: Mr. Garry SullivanThis camp will feature instruction and practice with the Microsoft Office Professional 2007 i.e. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Publisher.

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paintinG camp June 7-June 11 8a.m.-12p.m. Cost $175 (this includes cost of all materials) Rising 7, 8, and 9 are eligibleJune 14-June 18 8a.m.-12p.m. Cost $175 (this includes cost of materials) Rising grades 7, 8 and 9 are eligibleInstructor: Mr. Hank KunathInterpret what you see and learn to look in a whole new way! Painting camp will explore individual visual experience with creative interpretation through experimenting with mixed media. Materials will include collage materials, paint, modeling compounds, paper, and fiber. Be prepared to experience creating sculptured surfaces, collage, dripping, and pouring while exploring textures, values, balance and contrasts found in nature. clay camp June 7-June 11 1-5p.m. Cost $175 (this includes cost of materials) Rising grades 7, 8, and and 9 are eligibleJune 14-June 18 1-5p.m. Cost $175 (this includes cost of materials) Rising grades 7, 8, and 9 are eligibleInstructor: Mr. Hank KunathRead between the lines. Students will experience clay in a whole new way: coils, slabs, and wheel thrown vessels and tiles with a new look. Clay camp will explore the individual experience of creating an object that is beautiful to the eye, a pleasure to touch, and both functional and abstract. Materials will include stoneware clay, glazes, and tools used to create some visual magic. Be prepared to experience creating abstract sculpture in relief, tiles, jewelry, and functional ceramics. Experiment with glaze and embellished textured surfaces.

crEativE WritinG camp August 2-August 6 8a.m.-12p.m. Cost $150 Rising Grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible Instructor: Ms. Melody CannonIn this course, the student will (1) write original work in a variety of genres: poetry, fiction, drama, and directed voice. The student will view examples of excellent fictional narrative, provided by the teacher, as he or she begins to undertake the task of writing. In class, work will be read aloud (without identifying the student writer) and “work shopped,” as students comment on one another’s stories/poems. The student will revise one poem and one short story. (2) The student will look up and define selected literary terms to hand in as homework. (3) The student will

read at least six short stories from a packet provided by the teacher and write observations about them to hand in as homework. At the end of the week, students will read a brief passage from their work at a “Reading,” followed by refreshments. Requirements: a. laptops b. black pens and red pens c. knowledge of MLA style

other Summer inStruCtion proGramS (No academic credit awarded)

Sat/act prEp courSE August 3-August 13 9a.m.-12p.m. Cost $300 materials included Enrollment limited to ten students Rising 12th graders will be given preference for eligibility Instructor: Mr. Ben Johnson This 30 hour program will consist of a review of test strategy, math review and practice, and a review of critical reading and practice. A text will be provided.

Study SkillS camp August 9 and 10 9a.m.-12p.m. Cost $75 Maximum 12 students allowedRising 7, 8 and 9th graders eligibleInstructor: Mrs. Samantha FlowersDay One: 1. Organization and Time Management2. Overview of the Academic Support Resources available

at MVPS3. Learning Styles Self-Assessment and Explanation4. The Cornell Note-Taking MethodDay Two:1. SQ3R Reading Strategy2. Graphic Organizers3. Memory Techniques4. Test Preparation and Tips

drivErS’ Education claSS August 2-August 6 9a.m.-3:30p.m. Go to www.MVPSDriverEducation.com for all information and to register with Nathan’s Driving School.

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2010 mvpS GlEnn campuSSummEr proGramS rEGiStration Form

Student Name _________________________________________________ Rising Grade_________________________

Parent/Guardian _____________________________________________________ Cell Phone _____________________

Emergency Contacts if parent(s) are unreachable:

Name ________________________________ Relation _____________________ Phone _______________________

Name ________________________________ Relation _____________________ Phone_______________________

Please check the program(s) for which you wish to register:

crEdit courSES

EUCLIDIAN GEOMETRy $800 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT $400

ECONOMICS $400 MUSIC TEChNOLOGy $400

SummEr EnrichmEnt campS

COMPUTER SkILLS CAMP $150 CREATIVE WRITING CAMP $150

PAINTING CAMP jUNE 7-jUNE 11 $175 PAINTING CAMP jUNE 14-jUNE 18 $175

CLAy CAMP jUNE 7-jUNE 11 $175 CLAy CAMP jUNE 14-jUNE 18 $175

SAT/ACT PREP COURSE $300 STUDy SkILLS CAMP $75

DRIVERS’ EDUCATION CLASS

inJury WaivEr: I agree to place my child in the summer camps being offered on the campus of Mount VernonPresbyterian School. In placing my child in the aforementioned camp(s), I realize there is a risk of injury. I agree to providetransportation to and from the camp(s), and I further agree to hold camp directors, camp staff, Dr. Brett jacobsen, Mount Vernon Presbyterian School and Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church staff harmless for any claims resulting from injury in the program provided. I know of no medical reason that should prevent my child from participating in the camp(s).

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________________ Date __________________________

pLeaSe CompLete thiS reGiStration form with aLL information and return it with aLL feeS by may 21 to:

Rhonda Robinson, Registrar Mount Vernon Presbyterian School 510 Mount Vernon highway Atlanta, Georgia 30328

Telephone: 404 252 3448 ext. 2249 Email: [email protected]

A student who registers and then wishes to withdraw from the course or camp will be entitled to a 50% refund of fees prior

to May 31, 2010. After May 31, 2010 all fees become non-refundable.

Check enclosed for $ ____________ to cover the fees for above chosen programs.

3See MVPS website, www.mvpschool.com for additional forms

aLL day CampSAugust 2-6 or August 9-13 9a.m. - 4p.m.Cost $260.00Rising Pre-K-K #1 August 2-6 #3 August 9-13Rising 1-6 #2 August 2-6 #4 August 9-13

Campers will spend their day rotating between art, drama, sports activities, and computer activities in the Computer Lab. Campers will bring a sack lunch and also a book to read during lunch/rest time. Snacks wil be provided. All camps are taught by MVPS staff and coaches.

There will be an extra fee for early drop-off and late pick-up times: 8-9am early drop-off and 4-5p.m. late pick-up - $5 total per day. The students will be grouped by grade levels as they rotate during the day.

*Rising Pre-k-k: These students may attend for a half-day portion of the camp from 9a.m - 12noon for $150.00.

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haLf day CampSRising 2-6 GradesCost $150.00(Two camps within the same week can be combined into an all-day 9a.m.-4p.m. camp for $260.00)#5 July 12-16 Art (Sculpture) 9a.m.-12noon#6 July 12-16 Computer 1-4p.m.#7 July 19-23 Art (Painting/Drawing) 9a.m.-12noon#8 July 19-23 Drama 1-4p.m.#9 July 26-30 Art (Crafts) 9a.m.-12noon#10 July 26-30 Computer Robotics 1-4p.m.

aCademiC reViewAugust 2-6Grade levels are for the 2010-2011 school year#11 Rising K (Pre-Reading, Phonics, Math) 9a.m.-12noon#12 Rising 1-2 (Reading, Math, Writing) 9a.m.-12noon#13 Rising 3-4 (Reading, Math, Writing) 9a.m.-12noon#14 Rising 5-6 (Study Skills) 9a.m.-12noon#15 Rising K-3 (Spanish Review) 9a.m.-12noon#16 Rising 4-6 (Spanish Review) 1-4p.m.

danCe & CheerLeadinG CampSGrade levels are for the 2010-2011 school year#17 August 2-6 Pre-K-K (Dance) 1-4p.m.#18 August 9-13 K-2 (Cheerleading) 9a.m.-12noon#19 August 9-13 1-3 (Dance) 1-4p.m.

camp FEEShalf-Day Camps $150.00hours 9a.m.-12noon or 1-4p.m.Full Day Camps $260.00hours 9a.m.-4p.m.

Early drop-oFF/latE pick-up FEEEarly Drop-off - 8-9a.m.Late Pick-up - 4-5p.m.$5 total fee per day

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2010 mvpS loWEr School SummEr proGram rEGiStration Form

Camper’s Name _____________________________________________________________________________________

Grade/Age (For 2010-11 School Year) _____________ Sex ________ DOB ___________________________________

Parent/Guardian ____________________________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________

home Phone _____________________ Work Phone ____________________ Cell Phone _______________________

Emergency contact ________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________

campS you arE rEGiStErinG ForCamp # Title Dates

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pLeaSe CompLete the other Side of thiS reGiStration form with aLL information and

return it with aLL feeS by may 21 to:

kandy Lau Mount Vernon Presbyterian School 471 Mount Vernon highway Atlanta, Georgia 30328 Telephone: 404 252 3448 ext. 2256 Email: [email protected]

A student who registers and then wishes to withdraw from the course or camp will be entitled to a 50% refund of fees prior to May 31, 2010. After May 31, 2010 all fees become non-refundable.


6 See MVPS website, www.mvpschool.com for additional forms

muStanG BoyS’ BaSkEtBall camp Cost $220June 7-11, Rising grades 7-12,June 14-18, Rising grades 2-89:00a.m.-3:00p.m.Location: Glenn Campus GymnasiumCoach: Head Coach Curtis BerryContact: [email protected] covered daily will include basic fundamentals of the game from team to individual performance, mental development, footwork improvement and offensive breakdown of skills including passing, shooting and dribbling. To enhance the learning process, games will be incorporated in the teaching process. With a small 8:1 ratio, campers will receive personalized attention. All instructions will be given by former professional and college players. Lunch will be provided daily.

muStanG GirlS’ BaSkEtBall camp Cost $220June 21-25, Rising grades 7-12July 12-16, Rising grades 2-6 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.Location: Glenn Campus GymnasiumCoach: Head Coach Sharon BurnetteContact: [email protected] camp for young players interested in developing individual skills and game fundamentals.

With a small 8:1 counselor to camper ratio, players receive individual instruction including ball handling and shooting skills, and work in game situations. Lunch is provided daily.

muStanG BaSEBall camp Cost $220July 26-30 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Location: Glenn Campus Baseball ComplexAge: Rising grades 2-8Coach: Head Coach Mike TurnerContact: [email protected] for players wishing to play at the high school level, this camp stresses improving individual hitting, throwing and catching skills. Instruction provided by certified coaches with college experience, as well as student counselors. Lunch is provided daily.

muStanG SoccEr campS Cost $220June 7-11 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.Location: Glenn Campus Athletic StadiumAge: Co-Ed, 5years old-12 years oldCoach: Kelly Hilton-GreenContact: [email protected] an all professional coaching staff, this soccer camp will train players how to make faster and better decisions in game situations and teach players the skills to execute those decisions. Technical exercises in all aspects of play will be put into game situations. Most importantly,

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the staff will coach players on how to work on their own to improve so that long after it is over, this camp will continue its impact on their game. Lunch is provided daily.

muStanG vollEyBall clinicCost $220July 19-23, 5 years old-12 years old (Beginners Camp)June 28-July 2, Grades 7-12 (Skills Camp)9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.Location: Glenn Campus GymnasiumCoach: TBAContact: [email protected] Camp: This camp is designed for the serious,experienced volleyball player. The schedule is challengingand physically demanding. Players will work on all facetsof the game, including classroom instruction on gametactics, positioning, and play.Lunch is provided daily.Beginners’ Camp: This camp is designed for players with limited or no experience interested in developing their volleyball skills. Campers receive training in the fundamental aspects of the game.Lunch is provided daily.

muStanG FootBall clinic Cost $220July 19-23 4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.Location: Glenn Campus Football StadiumAge: 7 years old-12 years oldCoach: Head Coach Reggie BurnetteContact: [email protected] Mustang Football Fundamental Camp is a “non-contact” evening camp that provides students with instruction and activities that inspire a love of the sport and the confidence to fully participate in organized or informal football activities. This camp is designed to challenge all, regardless of whether they have experience in organized football programs. The MVPS staff and players provide individual and small group instruction to participants. young men attending the clinic will take part in non-contact drills; receive instruction into gross and fine motor skills involved in offensive, defensive, and special teams play. The camp fee includes camp T-shirt and the personalized instruction described above. Ten percent team discount for groups of 6 or more!

muStanG chEErlEadinG campCost $220June 14-18 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.Location: Glenn Campus Football StadiumAge: 5 years old-12 years oldCoach: Head Coach Jennie FergusonContact: [email protected] All girls ages 5-12 are invited to attend. The camp is designed to introduce and/or improve cheerleading skills, dance routines, team cheering and spirit activities. Both novice and experienced cheerleaders will benefit from this camp.

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2010 mvpS athlEtic campS rEGiStration Form

Student Name _________________________________________________ Rising Grade_________________________

Parent/Guardian _____________________________________________________ Cell Phone _____________________

Emergency Contacts if parent(s) are unreachable:

Name ________________________________ Relation _____________________ Phone _______________________

Name ________________________________ Relation _____________________ Phone_______________________

Please check the program(s) for which you wish to register:

SummEr SportS campS

MUSTANG BOyS’ BASkETBALL CAMP jUNE 7-11 RISING GRADES 7-12 $220

MUSTANG BOyS’ BASkETBALL CAMP jUNE 14-18 RISING GRADES 2-6 $220

MUSTANG GIRLS’ BASkETBALL CAMP jUNE 21-25 RISING GRADES 7-12 $220

MUSTANG GIRLS’ BASkETBALL CAMP jULy 12-16 RISING GRADES 2-6 $220

MUSTANG BASEBALL CAMP jULy 26-30 RISING GRADES 2-6 $220

MUSTANG SOCCER CAMP jUNE 7-11 5-12 yEARS OLD $220

MUSTANG VOLLEyBALL CLINIC jUNE 28-jULy 2 RISING GRADES 7-12 $220

MUSTANG VOLLEyBALL CLINIC jULy 19-23 5-12 yEARS OLD $220

MUSTANG FOOTBALL CLINIC jULy 19-23 7-12 yEARS OLD $220

MUSTANG ChEERLEADING CAMP jUNE 14-18 5-12 yEARS OLD $220



pLeaSe CompLete thiS reGiStration form with aLL information and return it with aLL feeS by may 21 to:

Rhonda Robinson, Registrar Mount Vernon Presbyterian School 510 Mount Vernon highway Atlanta, Georgia 30328

Telephone: 404 252 3448 ext. 2249 Email: [email protected]

A student who registers and then wishes to withdraw from the course or camp will be entitled to a 50% refund of fees prior

to May 31, 2010. After May 31, 2010 all fees become non-refundable.


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See MVPS website, www.mvpschool.com for additional forms

Mount Vernon Presbyterian School471 Mt. Vernon Highway, NE510 Mt. Vernon Highway, NE

Atlanta, GA 30328(404) 252-3448

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