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JUNE EXPRESS

The Elisabeth Morrow School

The Elisabeth Morrow School • 2017

June 19–23, 2017

To register for all programs, please visit The Elisabeth Morrow School website and click on the Triple A Camp button. Registration will open April 12. Any registrations received after June 1 will incur a $50 late fee.

AFTER CARE

REGISTRATION

Morning and/or Afternoon ProgramStart your summer off right at EMS! Jump aboard the June Express and join us for a fun-filled week of outdoor activities, cooking, arts and crafts, water play, games and of course…adventure! June Express is open to all EMS students from age 4 to sixth grade. Come for a half day or full day! Cost: Morning $300; Afternoon $250

Daily Schedule 8:45 Arrival 9:00–10:30 Morning Choice 10:30–11:15 Snack/Recess 11:15–12:30 Games/Special Activity12:30–1:00 Lunch/Recess 1:00–1:30 Library Time/Quiet Time 1:30–3:30 Afternoon Choices/Water Play

VISUAL ARTS CAMPAfternoon Program Explorations of materials, process and personal themes are the core of our arts activities at EMS Triple A Camp. Students may experiment with drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, collage, textile crafts, puppetry and photography, amongst other mediums. Children’s imagination and ingenuity will be encouraged and supported through individual and collaborative creative expression. Cost: $250

TRIPLE A CAMP2017

3:30–5:00 p.m. End your day at EMS with fun activities, snacks and playground time. Spend time with friends new and old, while soaking up the sunshine at the end of the day! Students are picked up from Cohen Center anytime until 5:00 p.m. Cost: $20 per day.

EAGLES SPORTS CAMP

JUNIOR THEATER WEEKBAND WEEK

SENIOR THEATER WEEK

Dear Parents,

Welcome to EMS “Triple A” Week! We are pleased to offer a week of exciting programs in the areas of Arts, Athletics and Adventure for our students during the week of June 19–23, 2017. We are excited to offer our current EMS families opportunities for growth, enrichment and of course, fun! Listed below are the descriptions for the different programs.

Morning Programs 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Afternoon Programs 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

STRING WEEKMorning ProgramThis exciting and special String Week is open to all EMS violinists and cellists entering first through eighth grade who want to build their skills, get a head start for next year and learn/polish music for the EMS Summer String Festival. Students will be divided into small groups of 3–10 violinists, cellists and violists, according to their age and level. String week faculty will include: Amelia Gold, Heidi Stubner, Ever Paredes, Misako Sato, Carey White, Brittany Sklar, Lorra Baylis, Ani Kalayjian, Jing Li, Nora Friedman and Sam Marchan.Space limited to 100 students. Cost: $400

Daily Schedule 8:45 Arrival 9:00–9:30 Scale and Technique Class 9:40–10:20 Orchestra Sectional 10:20–10:40 Snack/Free/Recess 10:45–11:30 Orchestra 11:30–12:15 Lunch/Sports/Recess 12:15–12:50 Violin Tuning Class/Note Reading Class 1:00 Dismissal at Morrow House

Morning ProgramBand Week is open to all EMS wind, percussion, brass, bass, guitar and keyboard players entering fifth through eighth grade who are interested in the study of jazz, rock and blues style music. Students will be divided into small groups of 3–10 musicians according to their ages and levels. Band week faculty will include: Wayne DuMaine, Debbie Johns, John Ferrari and Pat Zuber. Space limited to 30 students. Cost: $400

Daily Schedule 8:45 Arrival 9:00–9:30 Scale, Technique and Note Reading Class 9:40–10:20 Jazz Sectional 10:20–10:40 Snack/Free/Recess 10:45–11:30 Jazz Ensemble 11:30–12:15 Lunch/Sports/Recess 12:15–12:50 Jazz Improv/Guest Artist/ Performance 1:00 Dismissal at Morrow House

Afternoon Program Open to all EMS students entering fifth through eighth grade who want to explore the world of musical theater. The students will work on movement, improvisation and musical theater. The week will culminate in a musical theater presentation to which parents are welcome. The Senior Workshop is under the direction of Alex Diaz with piano accompanist Glenn Gordon. Space limited to 30 students. Cost: $250

Daily Schedule 1:00–1:15 Warm-Ups 1:15–2:00 Theater Workshop 1 — Music 2:00–2:45 Theater Workshop 2 — Movement 2:45–2:55 Snack 2:55–3:20 Ensemble Rehearsal 3:30 Dismissal at Morrow House

Afternoon Program Open to all EMS students entering second through fourth grade who want to explore the world of theater. Students will be working to build a short performance based on their interests and ideas. They will use games as the basis for exploring character, setting, conflict and other essential elements of a story. Fun improvisational games and short skits will help students gain confidence and skills as they work toward a short presentation to share at the end of the week. Space limited to 20 students. Cost: $250

Daily Schedule 1:00–1:15 Warm-Ups 1:15–2:00 Theater Games 2:00–2:45 Character/Story Writing 2:55–3:20 Ensemble Rehearsal 3:30 Dismissal at Speer Ave.

Afternoon Program Calling all entering third through eighth graders! Come learn and play the sports that are played in Middle School: soccer, basketball and lacrosse. Students will have a chance to learn new skills and build friendships while playing and having fun! Eagle Sports Camp is under the direction of EMS Athletic Director Andy Escala. Cost: $250

Daily Schedule 1:00–1:30 Arrival and Warm-Up 1:30–2:20 Skill Development 2:20–2:30 Snack 2:30–3:20 Game Situations 3:30 Dismissal at Morrow House