summer programs 2016 catalog

CO-ED 2016

Academic, Artistic, Athletic,

or just plain fun! Something for everyone!

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Table of Contents

The Explore! Program (Pre-K-Kindergarten) 2

Morning Programs (Grades 1-3) 4

Morning Programs (Grades 4-8) 6

Upper School Courses (Grades 9-12) 12

Zoom! Afternoon Adventure Program (Grades 1-8) 16

Afternoon Sports Camps (Grades 2-6) 18

Bookends Program 20

General Information 22

Registration 23

Whether your children are artists, actors, scientists, writers, athletes, or anything in between, we welcome them to explore their many talents and interests with us!

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive co-educational experience for children from Pre-K through Grade 12, in which children have opportunities to explore many of their educational and extracurricular interests.

We have added new and exciting academic enrichment classes that provide opportunities for your child in areas where they may need extra support, and sports camps to develop and perfect their athletic abilities.

Several credit courses are offered for students in grades 9-12, including art, public speaking, civics, health, and physical education classes. Come enjoy summer’s casual atmosphere in CSG’s state-of-the-art facilities.

Our Summer Programs are designed to help students develop new interests and friendships in a fun, stimulating, learning-centered environment blended with challenges and adventures that offer unique, confidence-building educational experiences. We look forward to having you join us on our summer adventures!

Letter from the Director

At CSG Summer Programs, we know that summer is an important time for each child to develop new interests, reinforce learning habits, and explore a range of personal opportunities. Our programs are centered on academic enrichment and experiential learning that is rooted in STEM/STEAM principles with a student-centered focus in a fun summer environment. CSG Summer Programs have been developed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence in each child, whether in the classroom, the pool, the playing field, or in the many venues of the city. We honor diversity as a central focus of learning and welcome all children, boys and girls, ages 3-18 from around the Columbus neighborhood and beyond.

This year we are really excited for: • Eight new morning themes for the Explore! Program

and grades 1-3! • 50% of the morning classes for grades 4-8 are new!• New Ceramics and Sculpture Credit Classes!• Two new college prep workshops for High School students!• Swim lessons for 3 year olds!• Sports camps revamped – new age groups and co-ed!• New Zoom! Program adventures!

• New Bookends Program!

So join us at CSG Summer Programs where students make new friends, learn new skills, explore their environment, play, perform, create, and much, much more. At CSG Summer Programs, boys and girls make the most of the promise of summer.

Warm Regards,

Rachel Barends, Director of CSG Summer Programs

Kick it up this summer with great opportunities for boys and girls Pre-K through grade 12!

The Explore! ProgramRising Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten

QUICK FACTS• For students ages 3-5• All students participate in daily swim lessons • Based on week-long themes• Lunch provided for all Explore! students• Drop-off and pick-up in front of Columbia House

(access through Columbia Ave.)• Half-day and full-day options• Afternoon students take field trips twice a week

TIMES• Full-day 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Half-day 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Extended care available• No programming will be held on July 4, 2016

COST• Half-day: $200.00 • Full-day: $375.00

June 13, 2016 – August 5 Full and Half-day Options


NEW FOR 2016!• 3 year olds will participate in swim lessons this year• New student-designed tree house complete and ready for play• Inclusion of a new music program

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The Explore! Program for children ages 3-5, who will be entering Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten this fall, offers a co-educa-tional, academically and socially enriching curriculum that allows children to expand their horizons and explore the world around them. Children lead the discovery process through literature and project-based learning. CSG Summer Programs’ unique approach emphasizes the development of the whole child, and encourages children to become proactive in their learning and discoveries. In the Explore! Program, your child will view the world through joyous, curious eyes, seeing possibility and opportunity in every activity. The Explore! Program provides authentic and engaging ways for children to interact with each other and learn from their surroundings!

Exploring the ClassroomThe Explore! Program is located in CSG’s Columbia House, a separate on-campus facility designed specifically for Early Childhood development. Young children enrolled in the pro-gram will have the opportunity to engage in age-appropriate activities that promote independent thinking, problem-solving, and social-emotional growth. Each classroom is equipped with centers for writing, building, dramatic play, and sensory explo-ration. Columbia House also offers a shared studio space for collaborative, integrated media projects with a new theme each week. Such classroom and studio work deepens understanding and provides the kind of hands-on exploration that promotes excitement in learning!

Exploring the WaterAll students will have the opportunity to partake in daily swim-ming lessons from our WSI certified swim staff. These Water Safety Instructors will evaluate each child’s strengths and group students based on skill and comfort in the water. Swim lessons help children strengthen their bodies, develop and refine large motor skills, and learn a lifelong skill while having fun! Children will be encouraged to challenge themselves to grow as swim-mers and become confident in an aquatic environment.

Exploring the OutdoorsOur natural outdoor play space enhances the range of learning by allowing children to reimagine how they engage in outdoor play; this encourages curiosity and wonder at the workings of the natural world. While typical playgrounds provide children with a structured setting in which they can develop large-mo-tor skills, CSG’s natural play space also encourages children to interact dynamically with their play space, inviting them to create meaningful play scenarios. Our new student-designed tree house provides a unique occasion for wonder, and offers children a world of creative possibilities, opportunities for dis-covery, and an appreciation of the outdoors.

Sample Explore! Program Schedule7:30 a.m. Before Hours Program8:25 a.m. Students arrive at Columbia House8:30 a.m. Classroom Time9:30 a.m. Swimming Lessons11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:15 p.m. Outdoor play12:30 p.m. Half-day student pick-up12:45 p.m. Rest1:45 p.m. Classroom Time/Field Trip4:15 p.m. End of the day meeting and pack-up4:30 p.m. Full-day student pick-up4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. After Hours Program

* Please Note: All Explore! Program campers must be fully toilet trained. Full-day option will only be offered to 3-year-olds who have had previous day care experience.

I like the balance between fun and education.

Morning Programs

QUICK FACTS• For students entering Grades 1-3• Learning opportunities are designed around week-long themes• Lunch provided for full-day students (Lunch option available

for half day students for an additional fee of $30 per week)

TIMES• Morning program (half-day): 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • Afternoon and Extended care options available• No programming will be held on July 4, 2016

WEEKLY COST• $200.00

NEW FOR 2016!• Students will participate in a general music class twice a week• Dedication to curriculum that is empowering and cutting edge.

Programing includes STEM/STEAM and Maker Movement principles. Lessons meet each student at their level and activities become more challenging as grade level increases.

June 13, 2016 - August 5

Grades 1–3



Week 5 Food… Fuel for the SoulWhat should we eat to make our bodies strong? How does food go from the farm to our lunch tables? Why can’t we eat fast food for every meal? This week we will have our cake and eat it too as we discover what tastes good, what doesn’t, and answer the millions of questions food creates.

Week 6 The Human BodyDid you know that our bodies have 206 bones, 656 muscles, 154 types of nerves, 67 organs, 5 senses, 9 systems, and more? From the tops of our heads to the tips of our toes, the possibili-ties to explore are endless!

Week 7 Wild About AnimalsLions and tigers and bears, Oh My! This week we journey through jungle safaris, hike famous American trails, explore wide open deserts, and dive into crystal clear lakes in search of wild animals in their natural habitats.

Week 8 Bronze, Silver, & GoldAs we look forward to the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, we will spend this week learning all about the countries who participate in the Olympics and the sports they excel in. We will compete in our own games and compare our results to the Olympians. Three cheers for the home team – Go USA!

Grades 1-3 Morning Sample Schedule7:30 a.m. Before Hours Program8:30 a.m. Classroom Program: ex. Wings and Stings10:30 a.m. Creative Arts or Music Class11:30 a.m. Swimming Lessons12:30 p.m. Half-day Dismissal / Full-day Lunch

Lots of variety and good communication.

CSG Summer Programs are committed to an integrated learning experience for young children, and offer learning opportunities designed to enrich creative minds. This program is offered to children entering grades 1-3 and offer a unique blend of inves-tigative and child-centered learning focused around weekly themes. Partnered alongside the many exciting learning oppor-tunities in the classroom, participants will also attend swimming lessons, an art class, and a general music class to round out an active morning.

THEME ACTIVITIES BY WEEKWeek 1 Seaside Escape Summer begins with a trip to the beach as we discover the ocean and its underwater adventures. While studying about marine life, we will join a pirate’s crew searching for unknown treasures and enjoy some time under the sea with mermaids. Put your toes in the sand and escape to the sea!

Week 2 Wings and Stings What has 2 very large eyes, a long narrow body, 2 sets of long flat wings, and only flies in warm weather? What is so fat its tiny wings shouldn’t be able to lift itself off the ground? This week we will discover the fascinating world of dragon flies, bumble bees and other insects. We promise to have a creepy crawling good time!

Week 3 O-H-I-OThis Buckeye State has more to offer than just great football! This week, as we celebrate Independence day, we will explore the history of our favorite state and what makes Ohio unique.

Week 4 The Wonderful World of Obstacle CoursesUp, Down, Above, Behind… this week will be dedicated to under-standing where our bodies are in space using obstacle courses of all shapes and sizes.We will create maps, develop and test new theories, and climb like we are the next ninja warriors! Who knows what will be around the next corner!

Morning ProgramsGrades 4-8

June 13, 2016 – August 5

QUICK FACTS• For students entering Grades 4-8• 33 classes to choose from including: • Music & Theater • Science & Engineering • Mock Trial • Art • Math Enrichment• Students select one morning course to enroll in each week • Lunch provided for full-day students (Lunch option available

for half-day students for an additional $30 per week)TIMES• Morning program (half-day): 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • Afternoon and Extended care options available• No programming will be held on July 4, 2016WEEKLY COST• Most classes are week-long $200• Spanish classes (2-week commitment) $350 • Youth Digital Workshops (full-day commitment) $389• Shanti Girls Yoga Retreat $1400

• Mythology • Cooking • Technology & Robotics • Sports & Fitness


NEW FOR 2016!• 20 new classes to choose from• Full-day Youth Digital workshops in App Design and 3D Animation• Week-long yoga retreat to Hocking Hills


CSG Summer Programs offers a wide variety of morning courses for students entering grades 4-8. Most morning classes meet for one week; however, some are full day or more than one week long (for more information, see course listings below).

Students will register for ONE morning class per week lasting all morning (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.).

Grades 4-8 Morning Sample Schedule7:30 a.m. Before Hours Program8:30 a.m. Class ex. Engineering Design10:30 a.m. Break and morning snack10:45 a.m. Class ex. Engineering Design12:30 p.m. Half-day Dismissal/Full-day Lunch/Zoom!

Afternoon Adventure Program Option

COURSE OFFERINGSActors’ Theatre of Columbus at CSGGrades 4 – 8 / Weeks 1 & 5CSG is excited to have Actors’ Theatre return for another year with us! In this class, students will create and perform a short play, as well as rehearse scripted scenes and monologues, experi-ence improv, theatre games, and more. The camp will culminate in an evening performance on a Friday night at the Schiller Park Amphitheatre stage prior to the Actors’ Theatre of Columbus production of Othello (week 1) and The Countess of Monte Cristo (week 5). This class will be taught by Andy Falter, Actors’ Theater of Columbus Educational Director. Please Note: Parents are responsible for arranging the drop-off and prompt pick-up of their children to and from Schiller Park for the culminating evening performance. Feel free to stay to watch the headlining production immediately following CSG’s performance.

All Things Art Grades 4 – 8 / Week 5Origami…sketching…painting…and more! This ‘make it and take it home’ class has something for everyone. Come let your creative juices flow using a variety of materials and methods. Students will study linear perspective, vanishing points, propor-tional drawing, and more!

An Eye for PhotographyGrades 4 – 8 / Week 7Have you ever wondered what photography was like before everything went digital? In this class participants will work in both the wet and digital darkroom. We will learn how to take better pictures, understand the mechanics of the camera, make pinhole cameras, and manage a few digital tricks. If you have a film or digital camera please bring it on the first day.

Be Your Techie SelfGrades 4 – 6 / Week 3Are you interested in technology? Do you enjoy using differ-ent programs on the computer and learning tricks of the trade others don’t know? Come join us in the tech lab to explore PowerPoint, Word, Prezi, and more…including a 3D printer! What a fun way to brush up on your computer skills over the summer!

Chess ScholarsGrades 4 – 8 / Week 4Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Also, chess has been proven to enhance children’s motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. Each class will consist of a fun interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will get to the next level under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach. There will also be a chess competition with prizes at the end of the session! This class will be taught by Afterschool Enrichment Solutions.

Clay With UsGrades 4 – 8 / Week 1Whether you have experience with ceramics or are new to clay as a medium, you will explore hand building, sculpture, wheel throwing and underglaze decorating techniques. Join professional ceramic artist, Sandra Lang, for a week of fun with clay.


CookbookingGrades 4 – 8 / Week 4Have you ever wanted to create something delicious you read about in one of your favorite stories? Or how about creating an extravagant dessert based on your favorite story character? Come join us for a week filled with delicious foods based on some of our favorite books! Students will work up an appetite by sharing favorite books and finishing with a delightful treat! Join us for a week of fantasy, food, and fun!

Crafts Crazy!Grades 4 – 8 / Week 4Dive into the crazy world of crafts this week as we explore papier mache, painting, collaging, and much more! Students will have the opportunity to dabble in many different artistic arenas, creating several projects they can take home with them. Whether you love art or are just getting started, this class has something for you!

Cupcake BossGrades 4 – 8 / Week 1 A sweet tooth is required for this class of sugary concoctions! Participants will have an opportunity to learn all about making some of their favorite treats. The smell of brownies, banana bread, and other baked goods will fill the air as students not only discover the secrets to some of the sweetest confections, but also receive instruction in the art of cake decorating. As each dessert is prepared, these chefs will have a chance to share their treats with friends and family!

Drop that BeatGrades 6 – 8 / Week 1 Using a variety of drums, wood blocks, shakers, bells, and everyday objects, students will explore the musical concepts of timbre, dynamics, rhythm, and improvisation in our very own drum circle! The class will participate in daily games and activ-ities that allow for each student to practice different directing techniques and musicianship, as well as study different cultures to create their own music. Be sure to mark your calendar for an end of the week performance you won’t want to miss!

Electronic LabGrades 4 – 8 / Week 8 Using your own Electronic Lab Kit, participants will build an electric fan, a motion detector or power microphone, and will experiment with fashioning sounds from a super race car engine to an intense space battle sequence. They will also learn about direct current, electrical conductivity, resistors and capacitors, and so much more! Better yet, make your own battery, construct a mind reading game, a musical doorbell, a lie detector, or control electronic currents by the clap of your hands. Come join us as we explore Sciensational Workshop’s unique way of doing science - fun, hands on, and educational. This class will be taught by Sciensational Workshops for kids.

Engineering Design Grades 6 – 8 Week 1 / Grades 4-6 Week 7Explore the world of engineering and design in this fun, hands-on class. Start with an idea, design it on a computer, and see it come to life using a 3D printer. Using the fundamental principles of engineering design and physics, you will be build-ing your own roller coasters and taking your learning to new heights by constructing and launching model rockets. Additional concepts discussed will range from static electricity (which will make your hair stand on end!), to the physics of bungee jumping (don’t try this at home), to the concepts of propulsion and flight (how do planes stay in the air?). Build your way through a week of exciting adventures!

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Extra! Extra! Write All About It!Grades 4 – 8 / Weeks 3 & 7Year after year, students excitedly open up the weekly news-letter (which is emailed to parents and posted on our website and social media pages) to see if their pictures or quirky quotes made it into the newest issue. With this class, we are glad to offer students the chance to highlight key events of each week by becoming reporters and photographers. Participants will learn how to write catchy headlines and articles, as well as try their hands at designing and formatting layouts on Microsoft Publisher. Join us for one week (or more) because, as they say, “the news never sleeps”. Help us write all about it so others can read all about it!

Growers and Producers: Our Food SupplyGrades 4 – 8 / Week 8In this class we will be looking at the resources in our area where food is grown and produced. We will focus on a healthy diet and food choices, as well as sustainable food production. We will also explore local farms, green houses, and markets, and then prepare a healthy meal together.


Guitar StarsGrades 4 – 8 / Weeks 4Learning to play the guitar is fun! In Afterschool Guitar stars, the children will learn the fundamentals of guitar playing, including holding the guitar and pick, proper fret-hand finger position, sight reading, playing by ear, and chord development. Also, as the children progress, they will have the opportunity to test for “Guitar Belts”, a fun motivational system patterned after martial arts. Each child will receive a participation award and guitar-related prizes. This class will be taught by Afterschool Enrichment Solutions.

Magnetic Levitation for Future TransportationGrades 4 - 8/ Week 2In 1999 a Japanese five-car maglev train set a record of 345 miles/hour. Ours won’t go that fast, but we will have fun building our own “futuristic Maglev” cars to race and take home. In this class we will learn about the relationship between magnetism and electricity, build a simple maglev track as well as a cool elec-tromagnet, learn how motors and generators work, and build the world’s simplest motor. We will also make our own compass and take part in many other magnificent magnetic activities! Yes, Sciensational Workshops starts with the Maglev car (mag-netism - electricity - levitation) and goes in all directions to have fun and learn while doing hands-on activities. This class will be taught by Sciensational Workshops for Kids.

Math IGrades 4 - 5/ Week 6Enter next school year as a multiplication and division whiz! Students will be given the opportunity to compute and estimate multiplying and dividing two and three digit whole numbers using the traditional algorithms while reviewing basic number facts. This class serves to provide children with practice and experience using fundamental math properties that will be used throughout middle and upper grades.

Math IIGrades 6 - 7/ Week 7Become a master of fractions! Students will explore equivalent fractions, ordering fractions, converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions, and rewriting decimals as fractions or mixed numbers to prepare for and to understand the operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) on fractions. Participants will be provided authentic means through which to develop and practice basic math facts and mathematical reasoning skills.

Math IIIGrades 7 - 8/ Week 8In this course students will review arithmetic operations with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions, with an emphasis on signed numbers. We will focus our week together on solving

word problems, and applications for real world situations using factoring, geometry and pre-algebra skills. This class is recom-mended for students entering grades 7 & 8 who have adequate arithmetic skills.

Mock TrialGrades 6 – 8 / Week 6“Order in the court! Order in the court!” Imagine yourself as a judge, hammering your gavel on the stand or as a witness, nervously preparing to testify against a thief. Or, even as a pros-ecutor, working to put bad people behind bars… You could play any of these roles and more in this summer’s Mock Trial class! Throughout the week we will learn about the variety of people and jobs involved in a court trial, visit a real court room, and be an active participant in playing out a courtroom trial. “Your Honor, we find the defendant…guilty!”

Mythologies Around the WorldGrades 4 – 6 / Week 5Athena. Thor. Isis. Apollo. Great Spirit. None of these names seem related at first glance, but they are all prominent gods, goddesses, or mythological beings in a variety of cultures throughout history. Scattered here and there throughout novels, poems, short stories, songs, and other literary genres are refer-ences to some of these mythological beings, and during this class we are going to explore them in more detail! The focus will be on five different mythologies: Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse, and American Indian. Which mythology will capture your heart?

Not your Grandma’s Book ClubGrades 4 – 8 / Week 6

Come learn how to take your writing to the next level using descriptive language and adjectives…and then turn your story into an elaborate pop-up book! You don’t want to miss this amazing class!

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Olympics 411Grades 4 – 6 / Week 2 & 8Ever wonder how the Olympics started, or how the Olympic Committee chooses what sports to play? Then this is the class for you! Just in time for the 2016 Summer Olympics, Students will run, dive, or throw themselves into this research and writing course by investigating Into past Olympic Games. Students will explore the history of the Olympic Games, and choose his or her own research topic based on their interests. The students will produce an informative brochure and present their research findings to the class at the end of the week. Each individual’s needs will be targeted for grammar and writing with some con-sideration of the Common Core Standards. Be able to wow your friends and family from the opening ceremony and beyond!

Olympic Games - CSG Summer Programs StyleGrades 4 – 8 / Week 2 Did you know that there are 31 sports represented in the Summer Olympic Games? Come explore what they are all about! In this activities class, we will learn how many of these games are played, practice drills related to the skills and rules of each sport, and then participate in fun game play – including adding some of our own twists for some extra fun! This class will introduce you to games you have never heard of and never played before. Let’s step outside of our comfort zones to enjoy a week of Olympics – CSG style! Daily athletic attire and proper footwear required.

Parade PaloozaGrades 4 – 8 / Week 3 CSG Summer Programs is excited to participate in Bexley’s 4th of July Parade once more! The week will be spent decorating the float, organizing costumes and brainstorming ideas on how to make our group the coolest, and most creative, in the parade. Participants will be able to showcase their wonderful work by walking in the Bexley parade on July 4! This one will be a lot of work but will be well worth it! Please Note: CSG Summer Programs is officially closed on July 4th. Parents are responsible for arranging the drop-off and prompt pick-up of their children to and from the parade on July 4th. CSG friends and family are encouraged to walk with us!

Shanti Girls Yoga Retreat Grades 7 – 12 / Week 2/ Sunday afternoon through Friday morning/ $1400Picture this: A community of girls coming together for a 5 day retreat to practice yoga, enjoy the beauty of nature, make new friends, get creative with nature inspired art projects, reflect and discuss issues important to teen girls, and connect with the profound peace within. As a participant in the retreat, girls can expect three healthy meals each day, accommodations in a beautiful lodge in Hocking Hills, daily yoga, meditation,

journaling, reflection, facilitated discussion, crafts, games, camp fires, and other activities. The retreat will take place in the beautiful Westwind Lodge in Logan, Ohio and is open to girls ages 13 to 18 (mature 12 year olds will be considered). Parents will be responsible for drop off on Sunday evening and pick up on Friday morning. Please note that this is a device-free retreat. Girls will be allowed to use their devices to listen to music and take photos, but as part of our efforts to help the girls connect with their inner world and our retreat community, we ask that they disconnect from the internet for the week. Parents will have access to the Shanti Girls team 24/7 and can follow pic-tures and updates from the retreat. For more information about the program, please visit: http://www.laurengreenspanyoga.com/#!shanti-girls-retreat/gxwpx

Space Nine RobotGrades 6 – 8 / Week 2 The Space Nine Infra Red Robot is yours to make and take home. It is an eight-legged star explorer, THAT’s RIGHT-- 8 legs. Its own infra-red remote transmitter allows you to control its moves and turns. Unlike most other robots, the Space Nine can walk on rough surfaces, turn left and right, and even cross over rocks. You can create a moon surface for your Space Nine to explore. Better yet, your Space Nine Robot can dance! Play some music and watch it go. As we explore the many steps in the assembly process, participants will learn how the different gears mesh and are driven by a motor. During the course of the week we will work in small groups to build other robots. Build a Sumo wrestler, have tug-of-war events, and make these robots work for you. Be part of robot technology and have fun investigating the future effects it will have on our lives! This class is taught by Sciensational Workshops for Kids.

Spanish for BeginnersGrades 4 – 6 / Weeks 5-6 / $350*In this upper elementary Spanish course, we will expand our vocabulary while building our knowledge of basic grammar constructions in Spanish. Students will learn to conjugate verbs in the present tense and also learn how to use them to com-municate effectively. We will have fun by engaging in different role-playing activities based on a variety of useful themes such

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as ordering food in a restaurant or going shopping. We will also complete some hands-on projects and work as a class to create dialogues and stories that will develop our reading and writing skills. This course is for students with little or no prior knowl-edge of Spanish. *There is a higher cost for this class because it runs for 2 weeks.

Spanish for Middle School Grades 7 – 8 / Weeks 7-8 / $350*This is a course designed for Middle School students to pre-pare them to take Middle School Spanish for the first time or for students that would like to improve upon and build their skills. We will focus on learning Spanish vocabulary through a fun exploration of common themes and role-playing activities such as shopping or playing sports. We will also learn how to conjugate a variety of regular, irregular and stem-changing present tense verbs that provide the basis for communication in the language. There will be an emphasis on all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension. As a unique highlight, our teacher will be sharing her expertise and knowledge of the Spanish-speaking countries and cultures throughout the class. *There is a higher cost for this class because it runs for 2 weeks.

White Light, Lasers, Galaxies (and then some!)Grades 4 – 8 / Week 6Each day we will conduct experiments, discover the amazing, and test our own ideas as we learn about white light, black holes, lasers, galaxies, and then some! Music, dancing, swirling, and pulsating laser light will be part of our “light blitzer” Laser Light Show. Students will conduct experiments with our laser point-ers, lenses, and mirrors, and then build their own kaleidoscope, spectroscope, periscope and constellation watcher. We will learn about all the planets as we take our 3-D Adventure into outer space! This workshop will be a De-Light-ful hands-on experience. This class will be taught by Sciensational Workshops for Kids.

Youth Digital – App DesignGrades 4 – 8 / Week 2/ $389 / this workshop runs from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Kids, build your own mobile app! In this class from Youth Digital, kids learn basic mobile app development skills as they design and program their own mobile game. At the end of class, students will be able to download and play their app on Android or iOS! They’ll also be able to access the online version of the course after class, with video tutorials, interactive quizzes, and new challenges.

Participants will learn basic programming concepts, including if-then statements, variables, and complex logic as they create their mobile game from scratch. During class, kids will complete the process of designing a mobile game from start to finish, including choosing characters, level design, and programming the app’s functionality. They’ll also learn to use a professional software

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CLASS NAME GRADE(S)WEEK(S) OFFERED PAGE

Actors’ Theater of Columbus at CSG 4th - 8th 1 & 5 7All Things Art 4th - 8th 5 7An Eye for Photography 4th - 8th 7 7Be Your Techie Self 4th - 6th 3 7Chess Scholars 4th - 8th 4 7Clay With Us 4th - 8th 1 7Cookbooking 4th - 8th 4 8Crafts Crazy 4th - 8th 4 8Cupcake Boss 4th - 8th 1 8Drop that Beat 6th - 8th 1 8Electronic Lab 4th - 8th 8 8Engineering Design 4th - 8th 1 & 7 8Extra! Extra! Write All About It! 4th - 8th 3 & 7 8Guitar Stars 4th– 8th 4 9Growers & Producers: Our Food Supply

4th– 8th 8 9

Magnetic Levitation for Future Transportation

4th - 8th 2 9

Math I 4th– 5th 6 9Math II 6th – 7th 7 9Math III 7th – 8th 8 9Mock Trial 6th - 8th 6 9Mythologies Around the World 4th - 6th 5 9Not your Grandma’s Book Club 4th - 8th 6 9Olympics 411 4th - 6th 2 & 8 10Olympic Games – CSG Summer Programs Style

4th - 8th 2 10

Parade Palooza 4th - 8th 3 10Shanti Girls Yoga Retreat 7th - 12th 2 10Space 9 Robot 6th - 8th 2 10Spanish for Beginners (2 weeks) 4th - 6th 5-6 10Spanish for Middle School (2 weeks) 7th - 8th 7-8 11White Light, Lasers, Galaxies, And Then Some

4th - 8th 6 11

Youth Digital – App Design Camp 4th - 8th 2 11Youth Digital – 3D Animation Camp 4th - 8th 5 11

development kit to create their game. This class is taught by Youth Digital. Participants will be separated by grade level.

Youth Digital – 3D AnimationGrades 4 – 8 / Week 5/ $389 / this workshop runs from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Kids create their own 3D movie! In this class from Youth Digital, students learn the basics of 3D animation as they create their own animated movie from start to finish. At the end of class, kids will walk away with a fully animated 3D movie that they can share with friends and family! They’ll also be able to access the online version of the course after class, with video tutori-als, interactive quizzes, and new challenges. Kids will learn the fundamentals of 3D animation, including moving objects in a 3D space, animating char¬acters, editing key frames along a time-line, and more. During class, kids will transform a static scene into a fully animated movie. They’ll also learn to use Blender, the pro-level 3D animation software. This class is taught by Youth Digital. Participants will be separated by grade level.


Upper School Classes

QUICK FACTS• Offered for rising Grades 9-12 students• Class offerings for students looking to receive enrichment,

academic credit, or preparation for college enrollmentCREDIT COURSES • Term 1: Weeks 1-3, June 13 - July 1, 2016• Term 2: Weeks 4-6, July 5 - July 22, 2016• Students must attend all class sessions in order to earn credit • No class will be held on July 4, 2016• Classes limited to maximum levels and subject to cancellation

for low class enrollmentCOLLEGE-PREP COURSES • The Art of the College Essay• Ohio College Tours• ACT/SAT Prep COST • Priced per Class. Special pricing for the College-Prep Bundle: • Credit Courses: $350 - $475 • College-Prep courses: $200 - $400 (Bundle all three courses - save 10%)

NEW FOR 2016! • New Art Classes – Ceramics & Sculpture• College-Prep courses (individualized focus)• Water Safety & Self Defense class offered both terms• Shanti Girls Yoga Retreat


For rising 9 - 12th grade students


Upper School courses are offered in the CSG Summer Programs as an opportunity for students entering grades 9-12 to earn academic credit or to provide additional support in a subject. Academic credit earned during CSG Summer Programs can help students create a flexible schedule during the academic year, while non-credit courses seek to strengthen foundational knowledge or to extend learning acquired in the previous aca-demic year.

All credit courses are three weeks in length and daily atten-dance in credit courses is mandatory to receive any academic credit. Credit course offerings are divided into three-week terms. Term 1 credit courses will run weeks 1-3 (June 13- July 1), and Term 2 credit courses will run weeks 4-6: (July 5 – July 22). Credit classes must have a minimum of 6 students registered in order for the class to run. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 students per class, and we do expect some classes to fill very quickly, so register early.

Non-credit (enrichment) courses vary in length and time. They are offered to give students the opportunity to more thoroughly review a challenging subject or get the head start they need for the following year. No academic credit is granted for these enrichment courses.

CREDIT COURSESWeeks 1-3: Term 1 (June 13-July 1)Weeks 4-6: Term 2 (July 5- July 22)*No class on July 4

Ceramics Term 2/ Grades 9–12 / 1p.m.–5 p.m. /.5 credit / $475This course explores clay through traditional wheel throwing and slab work. The beginning of the term focuses on review-ing basic hand building and throwing on a potter’s wheel; the latter part of the term focuses on hand building, glazing, and firing techniques.

CivicsTerm 1/ Grades 11–12 / 1p.m.–5 p.m. /.5 credit / $475This course pursues a thematic approach to the political and social responsibilities required by residence in a nation served by a democratic constitution and tradition. Emphasis is placed on the development of the critical thinking skills necessary for participation in social, civic, and political processes, recognition and consideration of moral dilemmas and ethical awareness, an appreciation of civic involvement and constructive social criticism, and the development of interpersonal skills necessary for the resolution of social conflicts. Students will study the primary documents of our democratic heritage with special emphasis on the Constitution as it relates to everyday situations, major Supreme Court decisions, and a discerning analysis of civil liberties.

SculptureTerm 1/ Grades 9–12 / 1p.m.–5 p.m. /.5 credit/ $475This course is centered on the application of design principles and the creation of 3-Dimensional works with a variety of mate-rials. Students explore reductive and additive sculpting methods through the use of media such as clay, wood, cardboard, fiber, found objects, as well as non-traditional materials. Students will learn how to critique 3-Dimensional works with a critical eye and an understanding of art terminology.

Health IITerms 1 & 2 / Grades 11-12 / 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. / .25 credit / $350Taught as a seminar, Health II delves into topics of concern spe-cific to college-bound women, including women’s health issues, “party laws,” the effects of drugs, prevention of diseases and disorders, the aging process, and the creation of balance in life. Also included is recertification in Adult CPR/AED and Standard First Aid.

For rising 9 - 12th grade students


The staff was extremely energetic and friendly.

The availability of credit courses for upper school students enabled my daughter to take more classes during the school year.

Physical Education: Lifetime ActivitiesTerm 2 / Grades 9-12 / 8 a.m.-10 a.m. /.15 credit /$350This course allows the students opportunities to participate in a variety of lifetime activities such as badminton, bocce ball, bowling, golf, orienteering, table tennis, and tennis. Students will learn the techniques and strategies necessary to fully partici-pate. Lifetime fitness activities may accompany some units.

Physical Education: Fitness and Well-BeingTerm 1 /Grades 9 -12 / 8 a.m.-10 a.m. / .15 credit / $350This course allows opportunities for students to participate in a variety of lifetime fitness and wellness activities, such as: FITNESSGRAM Assessments, Functional Fitness/Boot Camp, Pilates, Jazzercise, Water Fitness and Aerobics, Yoga, and Zumba. In each unit, students will learn the techniques and strat-egies essential for full participation.

Public SpeakingTerms 1 & 2 / Grades 10-12 / 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. /.25 credit/$350This course teaches basic methods of public presentation from idea to performance. Students will deliver several different types of speeches. There is no prerequisite for this course.

Water Safety and Self DefenseTerms 1 & 2 / Grades 10 -12/1 p.m.-3 p.m. / .15 credit /$350A combined course, students will work to improve skills of water safety, and will also develop skills of self-defense. This course will promote comfort in and around water, improve swimming strokes, and review safety guidelines when involved in water activities; this will include boating and personal safety tech-niques. The Self-Defense portion of the course, taught by RAD, will help students develop safety techniques using their voices as well as their physical capabilities.

GRADES 9-12


NON-CREDIT COURSES

★ The Art of the Essay - College Essay WritingWeek 2 / Grades 11 -12/ 8a.m.-10a.m. /$200 In an effort to help students get a jump-start on their college application essays, this class will take the stress out of college essay writing and help students begin to generate ideas to fashion successful application essays. The class will look at sample writing prompts and essays from various colleges and universities, while also facilitating brainstorming, self-reflection, and writing sessions. Through class discussion and individual meetings, students will learn how to write college essays that allow their true and best selves to shine.

★ Ohio College Tours Week 5/ Grades 10 -12/ 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. /$400 Spend the week traveling to colleges and universities within a 2-hour radius of Columbus. Compare large schools to small schools, private schools to state schools, urban schools to rural schools. Meet with admissions counselors, take a campus tour, and visit with professors and current students. While traveling, we will discuss the how the college search process works, learn the language of Admissions, and discuss structure and general topics that will guide student school selections and decisions. Potential topics include special academic programs, foreign study, student athletics, scholarship searches, career choices, potential majors, and FAFSA application strategies. Students will have some input on deciding what schools to visit prior to attending.

★ ACT/SAT Prep WorkshopWeek 7/ Grades 11 -12/ 1p.m.-3p.m. /$280 In this class students will work through a comprehensive pro-gram of guided practice sessions, quizzes, and practice tests to ensure effective preparation for the ACT & SAT college place-ment exams. We will track scores, explain academic material, and develop test-taking strategies to promote improvement in achieving personal goals.

★ The College-Prep Bundle: Participate in all three classes and save 10% on the cost.

American Red Cross Lifeguard TrainingWeek 7 & 8/ Grades 9 -12/ 1 p.m.-4 p.m. /$250 American Red Cross Lifeguard training will instruct: Skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies, CPR for the professional rescuer and First Aid. Participants must be at least 15 years old by the last day of the course attended, attend ALL training sessions and successfully complete the following prerequisites: • Swim 300 yards continuously • Surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet

• Retrieve a 10 pound object & return with it to the surface • Perform all required skills with accuracy • Pass a written test with a score of at least 80%

Participants must pass the entire pre-skills test in order to continue the course.

Shanti Girls Yoga Retreat Grades 7 – 12 / Week 2/ Sunday afternoon through Friday morning/ $1400Picture this: A community of girls coming together for a 5 day retreat to practice yoga, enjoy the beauty of nature, make new friends, get creative with nature inspired art projects, reflect and discuss issues important to teen girls, and connect with the profound peace within. As a participant in the retreat, girls can expect three healthy meals each day, accommodations in a beautiful lodge in Hocking Hills, daily yoga, meditation, journal-ing, reflection, facilitated discussion, crafts, games, camp fires, and other activities. The retreat will take place in the beautiful Westwind Lodge in Logan, Ohio and is open to girls ages 13 to 18 (mature 12 year olds will be considered). Parents will be responsible for drop off on Sunday evening and pick up on Friday morning. Please note that this is a device-free retreat. Girls will be allowed to use their devices to listen to music and take photos, but as part of our efforts to help the girls connect with their inner world and our retreat community, we ask that they disconnect from the internet for the week. Parents will have access to the Shanti Girls team 24/7 and can follow pic-tures and updates from the retreat. For more information about the program, please visit: http://www.laurengreenspanyoga.com/#!shanti-girls-retreat/gxwpx

GRADES 9-12

CLASS NAME GRADE(S)WEEK(S) OFFERED PAGE

Ceramics 9–12 2nd Term 13

Civics 11–12 1st Term 13

Sculpture 9-12 1st Term 13

Health II 11-12 1st & 2nd Term

13

Physical Education: Lifetime Activities

9-12 2nd Term 14

Physical Education: Fitness and Well-Being

9-12 1st Term 14

Public Speaking 10-12 1st & 2nd Term

14

Water Safety and Self Defense

10-12 1st & 2nd Term

14

The Art of the Essay - College Essay Writing

11-12 Week 2 15

Ohio College Tours 10-12 Week 5 15

ACT/SAT Prep Workshop 11-12 Week 7 15

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

9-12 Weeks 7 & 8 15

Shanti Girls Yoga Retreat 7 – 12 Week 2 15

GRADES 9-12



Zoom! Afternoon Adventure ProgramGrades 1-8

QUICK FACTS• For students entering Grades 1-8 • Separated into sub-groups by grade level: • Zoom!: Grades 1-2 • Zoom!: Grades 3-4 • Zoom!: Grades 5-6 • Zoom!: Grades 7-8 • Lunch provided for full-day students

TIMES • Zoom! Afternoon Adventure Program: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Extended care options available• No programming will be held on July 4

COST • $200.00

NEW FOR 2016! • Exciting new trips for an active summer• Experiential activities provide appropriate challenges

as kids increase in age • Rain alternative trips planned and ready to execute on a

moment’s notice




ZOOM! AFTERNOON ADVENTURE PROGRAMGrades 1 – 8 / all weeks / $175 per weekZoom! is an experiential Afternoon Adventure Program for kids entering grades 1-8. It is an opportunity for students to rev-up their passion and curiosity by traveling to different exciting places around Columbus. Each week kids will explore a new theme through field trips and guest speakers. Activities emphasize creative exploration and foster a joy of learning that deepens understanding and promotes group socialization. So let’s do some ice skating this summer, a high ropes course, canoeing, a trip to the beach or to an art museum, and a special adventure to the Columbus Zoo! Providing positive educational experiences for all students, the Zoom! Afternoon Adventure Program reinforces learning in a way that extends far beyond the classroom. Come Zoom! around Columbus with us this summer!

The Zoom! Afternoon Adventure Program will be offered each afternoon from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. all summer. Depending on the trip, occasionally we will have a later pick up. This will be communicated accordingly.

Grades 1-8 Zoom! Afternoon Adventure Program Sample Schedule The following schedule is intended to provide an idea of what a Zoom! Afternoon Adventure Program week might look like:

Group Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Grades 1/2 Swimming at CSG Columbus Aquarium Adventure Tour

Build a Bear Workshop

American Whistle Factory Tour

A visit from The Bug Man

Grades 3/4 Game Day at Kirk Campus

Audubon Park Discovery

Ice Skating at the Chiller 3D movie at COSI Young Chef’s

Academy

Grades 5/6 Galaxy Games & Golf Swimming at the Bexley Pool Clay Cafe Rock Climbing Adventure Elements

at Camp Mary Orton

Grades 7/8Sand Volleyball &

Beach Fun at Alum Creek Beach

Canoe Trip Sky Zone High Ropes at Summit Vision Frisbee Golf

Zoom! Afternoon Adventure ProgramGrades 1-8

Afternoon Sports CampsGrades 2-6

QUICK FACTS• For students entering Grade 2-6 • Lunch provided for full-day students TIMES • Sports Camps only (half-day): 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Morning programs available• Extended care options available • No camps will be held on July 4, 2016COST • $200.00PROGRAMS OFFERED• Week 1: Basketball• Week 2: Tennis • Week 3: Field Hockey• Week 4: Track & Field• Week 5: Lacrosse • Week 6: Volleyball• Week 7: Sports of All Sorts • Week 8: Swimming & Diving


NEW FOR 2016! • New age requirements• New sports• Co-ed camps



Revamped for 2016, our sports camps introduce kids to team and individual sports and the fundamentals of each athletic endeavor. The program is open to students in grades 2-6, and we are excited to announce that camps are co-ed this year (with the exception of girls’ field hockey)! All camps take place in our state-of-the-art Wellness and Athletics Complex, which houses an extraordinary 8-lane swimming pool, and is complete with two gyms and yoga and fitness studios. Additionally, our Kirk Campus (located on N. Cassady Ave.) has wonderful athletic fields for soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse, as well as track and field facilities and tennis courts.

Week 1 Basketball CampAthletes will learn the fundamentals of basketball in a fun and energetic atmosphere. They will work on passing, dribbling, shooting, and defensive skills and then use them in game play. Teamwork and sportsmanship will also be developed to enhance their love for the game.

Week 2 Tennis Camp CSG Summer Program’s Tennis Camp introduces children in Grades 2-6 to the game of tennis in a way that is fun and age-appropriate. Players provide their own racquets and instructors focus on hand-eye coordination, foundation strokes, basic rules, tennis games, and good sportsmanship. No heavy competition—just good times and fun!

Week 3 Girls Field Hockey CampOur goal is to teach FUNdamental field hockey skills in a positive learning environment. This camp strives to give each athlete the confidence and motivation to continue participating. We hope to spread our love for the sport to the next generation of field hockey players.

Week 4 Track and Field Camp This Track and Field Camp will teach the fundamentals of the many events they see in the Olympics. All athletes will learn how to use starting blocks, high jump, long jump, and practice throwing implements as well. Our coaches will provide a fun and challenging environment to learn all about the sport of Track and Field. At the conclusion of the camp, athletes will compete in a simulated meet that friends and family can watch.

Afternoon Sports CampsGrades 2-6

Week 5 Lacrosse CampOur goal is to teach the fundamentals of lacrosse such as throwing, catching, cradling, and shooting in a positive learning environment. We’ll then incorporate those skills in fun drills and modified games. We strive to build confidence and spread enthusiasm and excitement for lacrosse.

Week 6 Volleyball Camp Volleyball camp will include instruction on fundamental skills such as passing, setting, serving, and attacking. After learning the basic fundamentals, campers will have the opportunity to apply them in competitive drills and game-like situations. This camp is perfect for athletes of all levels who enjoy team competition and making new friends!

Week 7 Sports of All Sorts We will spend this week playing a wide variety of sports and learning the skills specific to each of them. Sports include flag football, ultimate Frisbee, water polo, crossfit exercises, golf, and much more! We will simulate the American Ninja Warrior with obstacle courses of our own too. Come ready to spend the day in the sun playing sports of all sorts!

Week 8 Swim & Dive Camp This Swimming Camp teaches kids all the skills necessary to be a competitive swimmer. Our coaches will provide a fun and challenging environment to learn all four competitive strokes, starts, and turns, as well as the basics of diving. Swimmers & Divers will also get to compete in their favorite events in a fun swim meet at the conclusion of the week that friends and family can watch.

Bookends ProgramPre-K - Grade 5

QUICK FACTS• For students entering Pre-K through Grade 5 • Lunch and snacks not provided• Pre-season June 6 – June 10• Post season August 8 – August 12TIMES • 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Extended care options available COST • $300.00

June 6 - 10, 2016 and August 8-12

NEW PROGRAM FOR 2016!



Bookends ProgramPre-K - Grade 5

New for 2016, CSG Summer Programs is excited to offer additional programing for the weeks before and after our regularly scheduled programs in June and August. “Bookends” is open to all students ages pre-K through grade 5. In the mornings, we will take fun, age-appropriate field trips that inspire curious young minds to engage the world around them. Our afternoons will be spent on CSG’s campus as we explore new ways to use the pool with games like “Who Sunk My Battleship?”, a Flick and Float, diving board competitions, and just plain free swim. We will also enjoy the outdoors as we run through sprinklers and play slip and slide kickball! We will create our own artwork with materials we found on our field trips, make board games come to life in exciting and messy new ways, try face painting, tie dye, and so much more! Each week will have its own thematic adventures connecting the morning discoveries to our afternoon activities in order to build on new knowledge gained each day. For these two weeks, you can expect the high quality of CSG Summer Programs in a more relaxed atmosphere as we gear up for our summer adventures and/or celebrate the end of summer together.

Example of Daily schedule:7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Before care8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Flying School with homemade paper

airplanes, hover crafts & balloon rockets

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Morning field trip to Motts Military Museum aircraft exhibit

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Enjoy our packed lunch and head back to CSG

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Children ages 3-5 enjoy a rest time Children in grades 1-5 partake in a

riveting game of “Messy Twister”2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Games of “Who Sunk My Battleship”

at the CSG pool 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Clean up, end of day activities4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. After care

Participants will need to bring their own lunch and snacks as we will be enjoying lunch off campus nearly every day. We will start and end our day as a large group and separate into smaller groups (by grade level) as needed for our daily trips and activities.


General InformationHours of OperationBefore Care Pre-K- Grade 8 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Morning Programs (Half-day) 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Afternoon Programs (Half-day) 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Full-day Programs 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Grades 9-12 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.After Care Pre-K through Grade 8 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Program DatesBookends Preseason: June 6 – June 10Week 1: June 13 - June 17Week 2: June 20 - June 24 Week 3: June 27 – July 1Week 4: July 5 – July 8 (no classes on July 4)Week 5: July 11 – July 15Week 6: July 18 – July 22Week 7: July 25 – July 29Week 8: August 1 – August 5Bookends Postseason: August 8 – August 12

Upper School Credit CoursesTerm 1: June 13 – July 1 Term 2: July 5 – July 22 (no classes on July 4)

FacilitiesOur state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center will take main stage for our theatre programs. Additionally, we have our Wellness and Athletics Complex which includes an 8-lane swimming pool (the only one of its kind in a secondary school in Central Ohio) along with a yoga studio, weight room, and 2 gym-nasiums. The Explore! Program (ages 3-5/ Pre-K- Kindergarten) is housed in the Columbia House, an independent building on our campus that caters specifically to the educational and developmental needs of our youngest students – including our brand new student-designed tree house. Lunch is provided for students daily in our open and bright, recently renovated dining room. Additionally, our Kirk Campus (located on N. Cassidy Ave.) has wonderful athletic fields for soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse, as well as track and field facilities and tennis courts.

Extended CareGrades Pre-K – Grade 8 / All Weeks / Before Care $50 per week, After Care $65 per week, Both $85 per weekBefore Care and After Care programs are available for children enrolled in the Explore! Program, as well as for those enrolled in programs for Grades 1-8. Before Care begins at 7:30 a.m. and After Care ends at 6:00 p.m. Each will provide space for children to relax as they wake up/wind-down from the day, or engage in activities, such as drawing and playing games, until either regular programming begins or parents pick-up their children

at the end of the day. For Before Care, we request children not be dropped off before 7:30 a.m. Similarly, parents must pick-up their children by 6:00 p.m.

Lunch and SnacksCSG will serve a nutritious, cafeteria style lunch each day, includ-ing a hot lunch and salad bar. The cost of the lunch program is included for all full-day students and half-day preschool stu-dents. Half-day students in grades 1-12 may purchase lunch for a fee of $30 per week which must be paid upon registration. Half-day students may not purchase lunch from CSG on a day-to-day basis.

A healthy snack will be provided in the morning and afternoon daily for students in the Explore! Program and Zoom! Programs for grades 1-8. Fresh fruit will be served each day as one of the snack options and a wide variety of kosher snacks are available.

Policies and ProceduresPayment and Fees Each week requires an initial non-refundable deposit of 30% made by credit card. Note that though you must use a credit card during the initial online registration process, you may pay your balance with a check. Final balances are due on May 15. If we have not received an alternate form of payment from you by May 15, we will charge the remaining balance on the credit card on file. Should you wish to give us a new credit card number, please call us at 614-252-0781 x435. Registrations after May 15 must be paid in full at the time of registering and a $25 late fee will be added.

Registration and payment may be made through My BackPack Summer Online Registration with a credit card. For payments made with a credit card, a 3.75% processing fee will be assessed.

RegistrationAll registration can be done online through our registration tool at www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/summer. With registration, we require that the Emergency Medical Form be submitted on behalf of the child (part of the registration paperwork). If a child is enrolled in the Explore! Program, we require an Annual Physician’s Report and an Early Childhood Student Health Record and Authorization Form (in lieu of the Emergency Medical Form required for Grades 1-12). This additional form is available on our web site.

Please Note: Registration is not considered complete until full payment and forms are received. A confirmation e-mail of complete registration will be sent upon receipt of all required documents and payment.


Cancellations/Refunds/Late FeesCancellations will be subject to a fee of 10 percent of the total tuition, or $50, whichever is greater. This applies to a deposit made and to those who have paid full tuition. Refunds will be mailed to you by check. A late fee of $25 will be applied to registrations made after June 1.

Amending RegistrationsYou are not able to remove classes online after you have sub-mitted your registration. You can, however, add classes. Should you need to make any changes to a session for which you have already registered, please contact us. If a parent wishes to switch their child from one class to another (rather than withdraw the child) they may do so at any time without penalty if there is room in the new course. Amendments to a student’s registration will not be made without direct parental consent. Students are not permitted to submit changes to their own registrations.

DiscountsEarly Bird Discount: If a student is registered by March 13, a $25 discount will be deducted. Any additional classes added after March 13 will be full price.

Family Discount: If two or more children are enrolled for full-day programs for at least six weeks, a family discount of $150 will be refunded. This excludes Credit Courses.

Standards of ConductIf CSG Summer Programs staff determines that a child exhibits disruptive or unsafe behavior, CSG Summer Programs reserves the right to dismiss the student from the program. If a child is dismissed from the CSG Summer Program, it will result in the forfeiture of the full tuition cost of the registered courses.

Please Note: CSG Summer Programs adheres to the standards of conduct as outlined by Columbus School for Girls. For more information, please see the Columbus School for Girls handbook (an online copy of this publication can be found at www.colum-busschoolforgirls.org).

Course Credit Progress ReportsFor CSG’s credit courses, students will receive a written report of his/her progress at three and/or six week intervals. These reports will consist of a summary of the student’s development and effort as well as either letter grades or pass/fail ratings as appropriate. They will be mailed home upon course completion.

Non-CSG students desiring credit for courses taken during CSG Summer Programs should consult their individual school authorities to determine their policy regarding work done during the summer. The Director of Summer Programs will be happy to provide complete course descriptions and any information necessary for credit assessment.

RegistrationOpens February 14, 2016

Online CSG Summer Programs accepts online registrations. You are only a few clicks away from registration! Here’s how to get started:

1. Go to the CSG Summer Programs site at www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/summer and click on the REGISTER NOW tab.

2. When you enter the Registration site, if you are a CSG parent during the year or participated in previous summer’s CSG Summer Programs, you will log into your My Backpack account. If you are new to CSG Summer Programs, you will create a new account.

3. After following the registration instructions and picking your student’s schedule, you will be able to pay via credit card to pay the deposit or make full payment. Regardless of your payment preference, you will need to select “Pay Now” to officially submit your registration. Please Note: registration will not be considered complete until payment is received.

4. You will receive a confirmation e-mail once your registration has been received.

5. Once we receive and verify your registration, we will send you a confirmation email with the courses we have you registered for and the balance due. If qualified, the Early Bird Discount will be removed at this point.

6. Fill out any additional forms required for your program (Bookends Program - Ages 3-5 & Explore! Program Only)

Explore! Program additional forms: Early Childhood Annual Physician Report found on web site only.

7. If you would like to pay the remaining balance by check or a different credit card, please call or send a check to us prior to May 15. If we have not received an alternate form of payment from you by May 15 we will charge the remaining balance to the credit card on file. Checks can be mailed to:

CSG Summer Programs 56 S. Columbia Ave. Columbus, OH 43209

CONTACT US!Phone (614) 252-0781 ext. 435

E-mail [email protected]

FOLLOW US!Twitter – @CSGSummer

Facebook – CSG Summer ProgramsInstagram – csgsummer

PROGRAM DATESBookends Preseason: June 6 – June 10Week 1: June 13 - June 17Week 2: June 20 - June 24Week 3: June 27 – July 1Week 4: July 5 – July 8 (no classes July 4)

Week 5: July 11 – July 15Week 6: July 18 – July 22Week 7: July 25 – July 29Week 8: August 1 – August 5Bookends Postseason: August 8 – August 12

If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of a CSG education for your daughter, please contact the Office of Admission at (614) 252-0781 ext. 310

or [email protected]

Columbus School for Girls 56 S. Columbia Ave.Columbus, OH 43209www.columbusschoolforgirls.org

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