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2020 Summer Course Catalog June 8 – August 7

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Preschool/PreK (Ages 21/2 – 4)Weekly themes come to life as our youngest campers learn, explore, and engage in imaginative camp-style activities that promote STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) learning. We combine inquiry-based instruction with learning-enriched activities that promote foundational phonics, literacy, math, fine and gross motor skills, music, and socialization skills. Campers have the option of attending morning or full-day camp programs, two, three, or five days per week.

Session 1 (5 weeks) | June 8 – July 10**

FULL DAY (pricing varies by campus)Two Days* $679 - $999

Three Days* $1,019 - $1,459Five Days $1,569 - $2,239

HALF DAY MORNINGS

Two Days $449 - $649

Three Days $779 - $1,119Five Days $1,099 - $1,579

Session 2 (4 weeks) | July 13 – August 7FULL DAY (pricing varies by campus)Two Days* $549 - $799

Three Days* $819 - $1,169Five Days $1,259 - $1,789

HALF DAY MORNINGS

Two Days $359 - $519

Three Days $619 - $889

Five Days $879 - $1,259

Combo Session (9 weeks) | June 8 – August 7**

FULL DAY (pricing varies by campus)Five Days $2,689 - $3,889

A snack is provided in our morning and afternoon camps. Our full-day camp includes a morning snack, nap, and afternoon snack. Optional lunch service available.

Our Preschool Campers need to be 21/2 years old and potty trained.

PreK Campers need to be four (4) years old by December 2, 2020.

Mandarin ImmersionPreschool/PreK (Ages 21/2 – 4)(Altadena campus only)Our Preschool/Pre-kindergarten camp is presented in a full Mandarin immersion environment. We combine our thematic STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) and inquiry-based instruction with learning-enriched activities that promote Mandarin language acquisition and other foundational skills development, including math, fine and large motor skills, and music. Students will develop new school experiences and socialization skills. This is a five-day full-day PS/PK mixed-age camp offered only at our Altadena campus.


FULL DAY

Five Days $2,139

Session 2 (4 weeks) | July 13 – August 7FULL DAY

Five Days $1,749


FULL DAY

Five Days $3,719

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Discover Where the Extraordinary BeginsStratford School infuses its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and academic curriculum into an innovative and enriching summer camp experience for Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School.

*Two- and three-day programs are offered only at select campuses. Check website for details. **No class on July 3rd in observance of the July 4th holiday. StratfordSchools.com/summer

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Kindergarten Prep (Ages 4 – 5)Get campers ready for Kindergarten! Our Jr. Camper program is specifically designed for those campers entering Kindergarten in the fall. During the morning, Jr. Campers will work on the skills necessary for success in Kindergarten, such as phonics, fluency, math, printing, and social skills. During the afternoon, Jr. Campers will participate in fun hands-on activities that incorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Music). Campers have the option of attending morning or full day.



HALF DAY MORNINGS

Five Days $1,299 - $1,589

Session 2 (4 weeks) | July 13 – August 7FULL DAY (pricing varies by campus)

Five Days $1,519 - $1,829

HALF DAY MORNINGS

Five Days $1,039 - $1,279



Kindergarten (Ages 4-5)

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**No class on July 3rd in observance of the July 4th holiday.

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Kindergarten Campers need to be five (5) years old by December 2, 2020.

Multimedia Storytelling for Past, Present, and FutureThe communities we live in are full of history of the past, stories of the present, marks for the future. As community historians, we help uncover, re-tell, and compose the stories of the communities across the space-time continuum.

Session (2 weeks) | June 15 – June 26FULL DAY (pricing varies by campus)

Five Days $899 - $969

Engineering by NatureMother nature has perfected the movements and structures of living organisms by enabling them to function in the most effective and efficient ways. As future architects, designers, and engineers, what biomechanic clues from nature can campers take to improve their design thinking?

Session (2 weeks) | June 29 – July 10**

FULL DAY (pricing varies by campus)

Five Days $899 - $969

Money Mastery for KidsIn California, one in five households report spending more than their household income. It becomes ever more important for children to practice smart financial decision-making from a young age. The goal of Money Mastery for Kids is for students to grasp the concept of budgeting and to learn about balancing the two key components, income versus spending. They will learn about the value of money and how they can raise income and/or make choices to decrease spending, helping them be more in tune with their needs versus wants and preparing them to be the stewards of their financial future.

Session (2 weeks) | July 13 – July 24FULL DAY (pricing varies by campus)

Five Days $899 - $969

Explorers and Ambassadors — Bringing World Cultures to LifeStudents will explore different cultures and develop a greater understanding of the world that lies outside our borders. The course will not only expose students to interesting experiences around the world but also give students access to different cultural lenses as they interact with the world around them. Most important, students will become more effective communicators and creative problem-solvers.

Session (2 weeks) | July 27 – August 7FULL DAY (pricing varies by campus)

Five Days $899 - $969

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Elementary “Summer STEAM” (entering Grades 1 – 5 next school year)

Our proprietary Elementary “Summer STEAM” programs take enriched academic preparation and themed project-based learning to a whole new level! Students will collaborate to tackle real-world problems by utilizing cross-curricular academic principles (in math, science, and language arts) and new concepts in a fun and engaging way.

Sign Up Early and Save!Registering early gives your child plenty of options and helps you save.

n Early Bird — Sign up by March 1 and receive 5% off each session. n Sibling Discount — Save 10% for each additional sibling. n Multiple-Session Discount for Elementary “Summer STEAM” — Save $50 on each additional session per child. • $50 off two sessions • $100 off three sessions • $150 off four sessions

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Elementary Specialty Camps* (entering Grades 1 – 5 next school year) @Stratford

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ARTS & LANGUAGESArt Introduction (Grades 1 – 2)Presented by Hidden Talent Art Studio, this class will allow students to gain observation skills and fine-art vocabulary while exploring their creative side and learning about the seven elements of art (line, shape, form, color, space, texture, and value) using traditional techniques and methods. All needed supplies are included, and students will have several pieces of art to take home!

Session (2 weeks) | June 15 – June 26HALF DAY

Five Days $650

Mystery Reading Detective Adventure (Grades 1 – 2 and 3 – 5)Uncover clues and solve mysteries in quality literature with this class focused on reading comprehension, critical thinking, logic, and vocabulary. Discover rich vocabulary and context clues used to solve daily mystery puzzles. Students will participate in a final mystery project in which literary clues and characters will inform solutions. Students will receive a Detective First Class certificate at the end of the session.


Five Days $679

Art Essentials (Grades 3 – 5)Presented by Hidden Talent Art Studio, this class will cover intermediate approaches to fine art, where students gain skills in shading, form, perspective, and composition. This class delves deeper into the seven elements of art and focuses on the seven principles of design, such as balance, unity, emphasis, and pattern. All needed supplies will be provided, and students will have several pieces of art to take home!


HALF DAY

Five Days $650

Chinese Wonderland (Grades 1 – 5)Campers explore Chinese culture and language through a wide variety of hands-on activities focusing on Chinese superstitions and ancient art this year. The camp aims to highlight key elements of Chinese culture and strengthen campers appreciation for global communities through collaborative, interactive lessons, and activities. Campers learn new vocabulary, phrases and apply their language skills in group projects and presentations. It is a great opportunity to develop broader appreciation for the Mandarin language and Chinese culture. Both Mandarin and non-Mandarin speakers are welcomed to join.

De-Mything Chinese Superstitions Every culture has its own superstitions. Chinese culture with its rich history is particularly rich in beliefs, customs, and superstitions. Why Chinese people don’t sweep the floor on New Year’s Day? Why eight is a lucky number and four is a curse? Why Chinese people don’t flip fish on a plate or jab chopsticks in a bowl of rice?

Campers will be introduced to some of the superstitions through Chinese Festival celebrations and daily life experience. Students will learn the symbolic meanings of these superstitions and carry out some fun activities to turn bad luck into good fortune. Campers will develop a broader appreciation for Chinese culture and showcase their learning through a Chinese Shadow puppet play on the final day of the camp! Come and explore with us!

Session 1 (2 weeks) | June 15 – June 26HALF DAY

Five Days $679

*Course offerings vary by campus. Check website for details. **No class on July 3rd in observance of the July 4th holiday. StratfordSchools.com/summer

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*Course offerings vary by campus. Check website for details. **No class on July 3rd in observance of the July 4th holiday.

ARTS & LANGUAGESIn the Newsroom (Grades 1 – 2 and 3 – 5) Students will learn the basics of discovering, researching, and writing about current events. Determine how journalists verify sources, research facts, combine information, and communicate information in writing. Students will create a News Hour exhibition on the final day of class. A link to the student News Hour video will be provided to participants and parents.


HALF DAY

Five Days $679

Heroes, Myths, and Legends (Grades 1 – 2 and 3 – 5) Student’s will use creativity and solid writing basics to create and develop hero and superhero characters in classic styles of literature. Students will learn how to create interesting writing and dialogue, and how to capture an audience’s imagination within the folktale genre of literature. At the end of the session, students will create and publish storyboard cartoons to accompany their polished stories and books.

Session (3 weeks) | July 13 – July 31HALF DAY

Five Days $869

Speech and Debate (Grades 4 – 5) Do you feel that your child is a budding attorney? If your student loves to Debate, this is the perfect class! Speech and Debate instructors will guide students through the processes of research, writing, and performance that are required to be effective at public speaking. Students will learn how to articulate and support their ideas about current events. Through the process of carefully preparing statements, students will also learn confidence and patience skills.


Five Days $859

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Dollars and Sense — Budget Calculations (Grades 1 – 2 and 3 – 5)Money and budgets form the foundation for commerce and business in daily life. Students will gain valuable insight into the nature of fiscal responsibility and how to understand and manipulate numbers in real-life scenarios. Through the use of fast and efficient mental math strategies, students will focus on calculations, building a budget, and the importance of saving dollars and tracking expenses.


Five Days $679



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Engineering to Save Our Planet (Grades 1 – 2)Come explore the many marvels of the engineering world! Campers will learn engineering design principles through open-ended innovations inspired by an interesting mix of materials. Working in teams, students will explore engineering adventures through interactive games and activities. Young scientists will learn about mechanical and package engineering and will participate in “Safe Removal of Invasive Species” and “Engineering Aid Drop Packages.” Students will increase their project collaboration skills, understand how to solve design problems, and provide real-world engineering solutions.


Five Days $579

LEGO Robotics (Grades 3 – 5) Using the third-generation LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robotics kit, students will learn to build various robots, such as an EV3 puppy and an EV3 color-sorter. Campers will then program the robots to complete challenge activities. In addition, students will practice teamwork and collaboration while focusing on important concepts such as loops, control flow and conditionals, and hardware components, including motors and sensors.


Five Days $579

Constructing the 8th Wonder of the World (Grades 1 – 2 and 3 – 5)Students will explore the designs and mysteries behind the seven wonders of the world. What makes them spectacular? Students will learn new math building skills and use them to design and build the next marvel of this century. The course will feature measurement, geometry, and foundational algebraic concepts used in realistic and useful designs.


HALF DAY

Five Days $679

Come Fly with Me – Aero Engineering (Grades 3 – 5)Innovation is the name of the game in this interactive class designed to teach knowledge and application of engineering principles. Using a wide variety of materials for inspiration, students will work in teams to explore the engineering process and how it can be applied to real-life construction and problem solving. Young scientists will learn about aeronautical and aerospace engineering, including interesting adventures such as “Engineering Flying Technologies” and “Liftoff - Rockets and Rovers.” Students will learn how to use engineering as a tool, and how to apply it to a variety of projects and activities in a dynamic and open-ended learning environment.


HALF DAY

Five Days $579

LEGO Robotics (Grades 1 – 2) With Stratford’s LEGO Robotics, students will explore hands-on engineering concepts and will learn to work in a collaborative and team environment. Using WeDo Robotics software, participants will be introduced to basic concepts in computer science through block programming. With the LEGO Education WeDo Robotics kit, campers will learn to build and program simple robots, such as a drumming monkey, a roaring lion, and many more.


HALF DAY

Five Days $579

The Great Mathcapades (Grades 1 – 2 and 3 – 5)Students unlock the mysteries of ancient locks and challenging codes, and escape the classroom using word problems and logic. Students will learn critical thinking skills and word problem techniques to unravel and solve daily math challenges. The class will focus on understanding word problems, and how to set up and solve the associated math calculations effectively.


Five Days $889



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STEM: MATH AND ENGINEERINGCoding with Tynker (Grades 1 – 2)Under the guidance of an experienced teacher, students will be introduced to programming through gamelike puzzles, tutorials, and projects. In a block-coding environment, students will learn how to apply coding skills to real-world problems and activities. Students will balance their time between coding independently and working together with classmates on assignments.


Five Days $869

Programming with Tynker (Grades 3 – 5)With Tynker’s game programming course, students will work with an experienced teacher to learn concepts of game programming, such as creating an actor, adding animations, and setting background, along with advanced programming concepts such as variables, loops, nested loops, conditionals, broadcasting, and math operators. Participants will have fun coding various game projects by detecting obstacles and adding score components. No previous programming experience required.


Five Days $869

SPORTSBasketball (Grades 1 – 2 and 3 – 5)Through the process of “positive coaching,” Stratford’s basketball coaches will make every athlete feel valuable, while also teaching fundamental skills like dribbling, shooting, and defense. Students will learn how to work with their teammates and build their confidence and sportsmanship. All players will improve and have fun!

Session 1 (1 week) | June 15 – June 19HALF DAY

Five Days $285


Five Days $285

Challenger Sports Soccer (Grades 1 – 2 and 3 – 5)Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp has developed one of the most innovative approaches to coaching youth soccer. Challenger staff members are adept at identifying and implementing the key techniques and skills players need to increase foot precision, technical drills, tactical practice, and scrimmage strategies. Coaches will also run side games each day and will celebrate a daily World Cup Tournament.


Five Days $285


Five Days $285

Session 3 (1 week) | June 29 – July 2HALF DAY

Five Days $285

Session 4 (1 week) | July 13 – July 17HALF DAY

Five Days $285


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SPORTSSports Medley (Grades 1 – 2 and 3 – 5)This dynamic sports program leads kids through four different sports: kickball, Wiffle Ball, soccer, and flag football. This sampler course will give campers an introduction and practice for each sport and provide opportunities for further practice in their favorite choices. Children will learn teamwork, sportsmanship, and a wide variety of physical skills.


Five Days $285

Session 2 (1 week) | June 29 – July 2HALF DAY

Five Days $285


Five Days $285


Five Days $285

Nothing but Nets (Grades 1 – 2 and 3 – 5)In our Nothing but Nets program, Stratford instructors will provide an introduction to basketball, volleyball, badminton, and soccer. Players will learn the basics of each sport, participate in fun activities designed to provide a deeper appreciation for each game, and spend plenty of time performing drills and competing against their classmates.


Five Days $285


Five Days $285


Five Days $285

EXTENDED DAYCamp doesn’t have to be over at 3:30 p.m.! Summer@Stratford continues with engaging and creative activities to keep campers active until 6:00 p. m. Students will enjoy group games and play, as well as a variety of projects and activities. This option can be added to any afternoon or full-day camp.


Playspace Engineering and Spy-Tech Camp! Construct a solar-powered playground and use science detective skills to solve a mystery (Grades 1 – 5)Warning: Engineers at Play! Design and build your own eco-friendly, solar-powered and motorized playspace, complete with a water slide, swings, a merry-go-round, and a vibrating sled ride. Help our team solve the mystery using fingerprints, chemistry, and DNA testing. Build and take home spy-tech tools, such as a lie detector, a DIY electronic spy hat, walkie talkies, and more.

Session (1 week offering — dates vary by campus)FULL DAY (pricing varies by campus)Five Days $359 – $429

Space Training Camp!Create your own Millenium Starship and motorized Rover Droid to complete space challenges! (Grades 1 – 5)Join the DS Jedi Training Academy! Build your own Millennium Starship ready to complete galactic challenges, and earn a light-powered science saber. Compare Jedi mind tricks to real physics forces we use every day, such as magnetism, infrared light, and sound waves! Construct your own motorized Rover Droid to adapt to different planets in the search for life, mining, and more!


Robot Island and Movie Makers Camp!Make motorized bots to conquer challenges and uncover the science behind making animated movies (Grades 1 – 5)Welcome to Robot Island, where curious minds transform the island into a science fun park for robotic adventures! Build motorized bots, and use the engineering design process to create traffic lights, mini robots, and fun gravity-powered mazes! Create the next box-office smash— based on science! We’ll explore animated movie making and take home our own movie-making kit!


STEAM Inventors and Gravity Racers Camp!Invent using a STEAM machine and explore physics with your own RC Anti-Gravity Racer (Grades 1 – 5)Join the STEAM Dream Team! Harness the power of STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math — and combine it all to master your own amazing Oonie Maker Machine. Spark curiosity with the force of air power, stretchy polymer technology, structural engineering, crazy catapults, artistic color theory, and math gaming. Uncover invisible radio waves and vacuum power with your wall-climbing RC Anti-Gravity Racer!


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StratfordSchools.com/summer*Course offerings vary by campus. Check website for details. **No class on July 3rd in observance of the July 4th holiday.

“Fizz”-ical Phenomena and Che-Mystery (Grades 1 – 5)Have a ton of fun as we whip up potions and experiment with all kinds of chemistry, including growing crystals, making sidewalk chalk, and learning the science of chromatography on a Mad Science lab coat you get to keep! Mix it up as we experiment with molecular madness, radical reactions, and “fizz”-ical and chemical reactions. Discover what those crazy chemists are really up to in their laboratories!

Session (1 week) | June 8 – June 12FULL DAY

Five Days $395

Jet Cadets (Grades 1 – 5)Explore the basic principles of flight, ride a hovercraft, build airplanes, and construct balloon copters! This hands-on Mad Science program teaches you all about aerodynamics and the world above us! Discover the mysteries of the galaxy, learn how to navigate using the stars, and take home a rocket you build yourself!

Session (1 week) | June 15 – June 19FULL DAY

Five Days $395

Reactions in Action (Grades 1 – 5)Dive into the realms of the chemical and physical world in this crazy week of nonstop action — and reaction! Explore our wonderlab, and find eggs that don’t break, ice that doesn’t melt, and discover how to freeze time! Perform spectacular hands-on experiments, and continue the fun at home with the gadgets you’ve designed in the lab!

Session (1 week) | July 6 – July 10FULL DAY

Five Days $395

Eco-Explorers (Grades 1 – 5)Use all your senses and explore the natural world around you. Have fun finding and magnifying nature’s smallest creatures, pour plaster casts of animal tracks, and make recycled paper! Discover how birds thrive, and solve the mystery of what Mr. Owl ate for lunch! Make and take home something every day, such as a cell model, a creature habitat, and more fun stuff!


Five Days $395

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Wacky Robots and Widgets (Grades 1 – 5)Whether you love to build things or destroy them, this camp includes lots of both! Design and build structures using simple tools and your imagination! The machine madness starts when you discover how different machines, both simple and complex, are used in our daily lives. Build contraptions using simple machines, experiment with catapults, and use your skills to build a robot you get to keep!


Five Days $395

Young Inventors (Grades 1 – 5)Creative Contraption Warning! This camp is designed by you — the Inventor! Each day you’ll be given a series of challenges that must be overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from world-famous inventors, and the most important thing of all — your imagination! With a little ingenuity, you’ll construct catapults and forts, and then lay siege to a castle. Assemble your own working light stick and prepare to rule the galaxy! Although Thomas Edison said, “Invention is” 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration, this camp is 100% fun!


Five Days $395

Spy Academy (Grades 1 – 5)From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, campers check out spy tech equipment and take home lots of gadgets! Step into the shoes of a detective as you uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis! Figure out the science of forensics, and reveal who is behind those crazy capers! Become a super spy, and learn clever ways of performing tasks as we take a hands-on view of the science that spies and detectives use! (Children must know how to read and how to write full sentences.)

Session (1 week) | August 3 – August 7FULL DAY

Five Days $395

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Middle School Prep (Grade 6)Get campers ready for Middle School! Incoming Sixth Grade students spend part of each morning on life skills development (e.g., social-emotional learning, cyber wellness, organization, study skills) that will prepare them socially and emotionally so they can thrive in their Middle School years. They spend the bulk part of their morning on refining and enriching their language arts and math academic skills. Students will hone their language arts skills through vocabulary, novel study, grammar practice, and paragraph/essay composition. Pre-algebra concepts will be covered with a diverse mix of word problems, properties, and written expressions. MS Prep is a combo program that focuses on educating the head as well as the heart.


HALF DAY

Five Days $1,249

Session 2 (8 weeks) | June 15 – August 7**

HALF DAY

Five Days $2,259

Springboard to High School (Grades 7 - 8)Incoming Seventh and Eighth Grade students spend part of each morning on life skills development (e.g., social-emotional learning, cyber wellness, active learning, time management) that will prepare them socially and emotionally so they will be ready for High School. They spend the bulk part of their morning on refining and enriching their language arts and math academic skills. Students will hone their language arts skills through vocabulary, novel study, grammar practice, and paragraph/essay composition. Advanced pre-algebra or algebra 1 concepts will be covered with a diverse mix of word problems, properties, and written expressions. Program level will be determined based on previous student experience. Springboard to High School is a combo program that focuses on educating the head as well as the heart.


HALF DAY

Five Days $1,249


HALF DAY

Five Days $2,259

Geometry Preview (Grades 8 - 9)This program is suited for incoming Eighth and Ninth Graders. Students will spend the morning previewing geometry. Practice problems and proofs are used to reinforce concepts following lectures. Informal assessments will be administered to determine areas of strength, as well as areas for improvement. Homework is not assigned in this class.


HALF DAY

Five Days $1,249


HALF DAY

Five Days $2,259

High School Entrance Test Prep (Grade 8)This four-week morning class is a convenient, high-quality prep class for the HSPT, ISEE, and SSAT exams. This course is for rising Eighth Graders who plan to attend private High Schools. The course includes math, vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing review, extensive practice exams, test-taking skills, and time-management strategies.


HALF DAY

Five Days $1,229

Middle School Core Academics* (Academic Prep) (entering Grades 6 – 8 next school year) @Stratford

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Mystery Reading Detective Adventure (Grades 6 – 8)Uncover clues and solve mysteries in quality literature with this class focused on reading comprehension, critical thinking, logic, and vocabulary. Discover rich vocabulary and context clues used to solve daily mystery puzzles. Students will participate in a final mystery project in which literary clues and characters will inform solutions. Students will receive a Detective First Class certificate at the end of the session.


Five Days $679

Urban Farming (Grades 6 – 8)Food is a basic human need, and nutritious food is critical for a healthy life. As our population grows and our available farm lands shrinks, how do we ensure that all people, even in urban areas, have access to high-quality, fresh food? In this course, students will learn about the urban farming revolution, how plants can be grown in cities, and the impacts urban farming can have on their communities.


Five Days $749

Visual Arts (Grades 6 – 8)This two-week course introduces a variety of challenging art forms and mediums that will inspire and release the creative spirit! Students will work on several themes each week, and every project will combine a lesson on the elements of art and design, how to use different art supplies and mediums, and a dash of art history and appreciation. This class is designed both for beginners and students with extensive art experience.


Five Days $679

In the Newsroom (Grades 6 – 8)Learn the basics of discovering, researching, and writing about current events. Determine how journalists verify sources, research facts, combine information, and communicate information in writing. Students will create a News Hour exhibition on the final day of class. A link to the student News Hour video will be provided to participants and parents.


HALF DAY

Five Days $679

Robotics: Manufacturing (Grades 6 – 8)Have you ever wondered about who makes the machines that make all our “stuff,” and how they work? You will learn about our world of manufacturing and the ever-increasing role that robots play in the process. Teams of participants will collaborate to design and build a multi-robot assembly-line style BuilderBot, which will be tasked with building a new LEGO object.


HALF DAY

Five Days $749

Middle School Specialty Camps* (All Programs) @Stratford

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Performing Arts (Grades 6 – 8)Does your child have unlimited energy and creativity? Does he or she sing along to favorite songs and movies? Ending with a performance showcase for friends and families, Stratford’s drama program will teach budding actors skills in singing, dancing, acting, prop and set design, and stage direction. This collaborative experience will give students confidence in performing, stage presence, and public speaking. This course will challenge and inspire your young movie star!


HALF DAY

Five Days $679

Myths and Legends (Grades 6 – 8)Use creativity and solid writing basics to create and develop hero and superhero characters in classic styles of literature. Students will learn how to create interesting writing and dialogue, and how to capture an audience’s imagination within the folktale genre of literature. At the end of the session, students will create and publish storyboard cartoons to accompany their polished stories and books.


Five Days $679

Speech (Grades 6 – 8)If your student loves to be in the spotlight, this is the perfect class! Instructors will guide students through the process of creating interesting, informative, and entertaining speeches. Middle Schoolers will learn how to improve their public speaking skills while also developing confidence.


Five Days $679

Debate (Grades 6 – 8)If your student loves to debate, this is the perfect class! Debate instructors will guide students through the processes of research, writing, and performance that are required to be effective at public speaking. Students will learn how to articulate and support their ideas about current events. Through the process of carefully preparing statements, students will also learn confidence and patience skills.

Session (2 weeks) | July 27 – August 7HALF DAY

Five Days $679

Surgical Techniques (Grades 6 – 8)Investigating how the body works, students participate in a range of hands-on activities — such as dissections and the construction of life-sized physiological system maps. They conduct simulated surgeries, perform biopsies, and practice suturing. They also learn about medical and surgical breakthroughs, practicing the types of problem-based learning taught in medical school.

Session (2 weeks) | July 27 – August 7HALF DAY

Five Days $749

EXTENDED DAYCamp doesn’t have to be over at 3:30 p.m.! Summer@Stratford continues with engaging and creative activities to keep campers active until 6:00 p.m. Students will enjoy group games and play, as well as a variety of projects and activities. This option can be added to any afternoon or full-day camp.

Middle School Specialty Camps* (All Programs) @Stratford

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