Programs listed on this page are for informational purposes only and are not associated with the Vernon Public Schools.
The VCMS Guidance Department has received notice or been made aware of the following opportunities for Summer 2007:
- Be Creative... Summer Art Programs http://www.teachart2me.com/Summerclasses.html
- Brown University SPARK Science Program http://brown.edu/Administration/Continuing_Studies/pc/spark/index.php
- Choate Rosemary Hall www.choate.edu/summerprograms
- College for Kids @ Springfield Technical Community College http://cbt.stcc.edu/collegeforkids/index.asp
- Cyber Launch Pad http://www.learningincentive.com/
- Dance Kraze - Summer Dance Camp www.dancekrazedancestudio.com
- Holiday Hill Day Camp www.holidayrecreation.com
- National Computer Camp www.nccamp.com
- NMH Summer Session, Northfield-Mount Herman www.nmhschool.org
- Summer Excursions in Learning @ Manchester Community College http://www.mcc.commnet.edu/continuing/excursions.php
- Vernon Parks and Recreation - Day Camps (Camp Newhoca - Summer Highlights - Teen Camp) http://www.vernonct.com/parkrec.htm
- YMCA Yankee Trails Camp http://www.ghymca.org/YMCAcamps/YankeTrails3.pdf
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Be Creative... SUMMER ART PROGRAMS
Weekly Themes for Ages 5-18
Now Enrolling... Group Size Limited
TeachArt2Me
860-633-1696
AS OF JUNE 1st, LOCATED AT:
122 Naubuc Avenue
Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-633-1696
http://www.teachart2me.com/Summerclasses.html
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Brown University
SPARK Science Program
For 7th and 8th grade students
SPARK: Idnetifying talent, opening doors
Connecting academically talented 7th and 8th graders with the ideas, resources, and tools to nurture their gifts in the sciences
Courses include:
One-Week Residential Experience
Enrolling now for summer 2007 season
Office of Summer & Continuing Studies
Brown University, Box T
Providence, RI 02912-9120
phone: 401-863-7900
fax: 401-863-3916
email: summer@brown.edu
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Wallingford, CT 06492-3800
FOCUS - June 24-July 21
The fundamental purpose of FOCUS is to provide stimulating, hands-on activities to illustrate concepts and skills. FOCUS strives to ignite intellectual curiosity, reinforce basic study skills, and teach students how to make connections to further their learning. The program's goal is to prepare middle school students for the academic and social expectations for both high school and prep school.
FOCUS is designed for students who have completed grade 6 or 7.
http://www.choate.edu/summerprograms/oncampus_middle_focus.asp
FOCUS ELI- June 24-July 21
The purpose of FOCUS ELI is to develop and enhance English language skills through interactive reading, writing, and speaking activities. Small classes and a supportive environment help students improve their written and oral ENGLISH skills. FOCUS ELI courses have been carefully selected and designed to integrate skills essential for students to develop their ability in writing, speaking, listening, and reading. English placement is determined after testing on the first day of classes.
Participants must be non-native speakers of English who have studied the language at least two years in their home schools and who can converse in English.
http://www.choate.edu/summerprograms/oncampus_middle_focuseli.asp
CONNECT June 24-July 21
CONNECT seeks to empower and encourage young women to achieve in math and science through hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences. It is an intensive, four-week, integrated science and mathematics program for girls who have completed grades 6-8. Small classes and a faculty-to-student ratio of approximately 1 to 5 create a challenging but supportive atmosphere for learning.
http://www.choate.edu/summerprograms/oncampus_middle_connect.asp
YOUNG WRITERS WORKSHOP Session I~ June 24-July 6 ; Session II~ July 8-July 20
The Young Writers Workshop is an opportunity for students to learn skills that will help them to enjoy writing, to have success as writers, and to discover the pleasures and opportunities that skill as a writer can bring them. The two weeks can make a real difference in a young writer's progress, making the program an exciting opportunity for the students.
This popular program offers students who have completed grades 6-8 experience in exploring, improving, and gaining confidence in their skills both as critical and creative writers.
http://www.choate.edu/summerprograms/oncampus_middle_youngwritersworksh.asp
BEGINNING WRITERS WORKSHOP Session I~ June 24-July 6 ; Session II~ July 8-July 20
Beginning Writers Workshop seeks to develop and build skills for effective communication through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Interactive assignments, fun, camaraderie, peer support and individual conferences are integral teaching strategies in this program. Students must have completed grades 5 or 6.
http://www.choate.edu/summerprograms/oncampus_middle_beginningwriterswo.asp
Please visit the Choate Rosemary web site at www.choate.edu/summerprograms where you can find catalogue information as well as an on-line application. Please contact the Summer Programs office for assistance.
Contact Information:
Mariann Arnold, Director of Admission, Summer Programs
marnold@choate.edu
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College for Kids
@ Springfield Technical Community College
Center for Business and Technology
College for Kids is a program designed for children in grades 2-11. The courses available for these students range from Robotics and Art to Fashion Design and Computer Networking. Classes are held each summer in classrooms and labs on the STCC campus. The College for Kids program includes two, 2-week sessions and classes are typically held Monday through Thursday in two-hour blocks.
- Session 1: July 9-19, 2007
- Session 2: July 23-August 2, 2007
Registration Process
Applications will be considered on a 'first-come, first-served' basis and space is strictly limited in all courses. Many courses will be fully enrolled before the start of classes so early application is strongly recommended.
For more information, please visit http://cbt.stcc.edu/collegeforkids/index.asp or http://cbt.stcc.edu/descriptions/PDF%20Files/college%20for%20kids%20brochure2007.pdf
Contact:
One Federal Street, Building 101-R
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Cyber Launch Pad
The Summer Place for Learning, Typing, Word Processing and Programming plus Remediation in Reading, Thinking, Math, Spelling, Writing/Word Processing, Study and Organizational Skills.
Specializing in LEARNING DISABILITIES
two, three, or four weeks - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Cyber Launch Pad
(formerly Compter Creatives Camp.)
Summer fun for children ages 7 to 12!
Half days for four weeks in July. Come for two or more weeks. Participants download CyberSlate onto their home computers prior to the sessions. Parents and children learn how to use CyberSlate to practice every day at home, as well as in the daily classes. The daily program is a fast-paced combination of learning keyboarding, word processing, and programming, and remedial sessions in reading, writing, and arithmetic. |
Summer Study Skills - Mornings, three or four weeks, beginning the last week of June. Brushing up in skills in Studying, Writing, or Mathematics. Studying using our previewing techniques with texts from your fall courses, may include reading improvement, outlining, spotting main ideas, vocabulary building, foreign language study, note taking, memorizing, and test taking.
CALL FOR BROCHURE
Boatner Building
West Hartford, CT 06107
On Campus of American School for Deaf
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DANCE KRAZE
Dance Studio, LLC
122 Prospect Hill Road
East Windsor, CT
292-1440
Summer Dance Camp
"Where the Dancin's At"
Camp Schedule:
Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
July 9-13 * July 23 - 27 * August 12 - 17
Ages 5 - 14 Welcome!
OPEN HOUSE - JUNE 23 from 10am - 2pm
Space Limited. For Registration form and a chance to win 1 Free week of camp go to:
www.dancekrazedancestudio.com
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Mansfield's
HOLIDAY HILL DAY CAMP
41 Chaffeeville Road
Mansfield, CT 06250
Fresh Air, Fun and Friendship Since 1960!
2007 Summer Camp Session Dates
First Session June 25-July 6
NOTE: We have camp every day the week of July 4th!
Second Session July 9-20
Third Session July 23-August 3
Fourth Session August 6-17
Transportation Provided From:
Andover, Bolton, Coventry, Ellington, Manchester, Somers, South Windsor, Stafford, Tolland, Vernon
For information call (860) 423-1675
or visit
www.holidayrecreation.com
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National Computer Camp
at Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
(203) 795-9667
NCC selects college and university camp locations that provide excellent academic,
recreation and residence facilities. NCC is not affiliated with these colleges and universities.
June 24-29....July 1-6....July 8-13
July 15-20....July 22-27....July 29-August 3
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The tuition refund policy is described in detail in the camp application. |
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Residential camper schedule: arrive Sunday at 1pm and depart Friday at 2pm. |
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Day camper schedule: Sunday 1pm to 9:30pm (optional after 7pm). Monday - Thursday campers arrive 8:45am and are picked up any time as of 5pm and no later than 9:30pm. There is no extra charge for the extended day. Friday 8:45am to 2pm. Day campers may be dropped off as early as 7:45am. The extra fee is $40 per week and includes daily breakfast. |
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Campers may attend several weeks. The curriculum is continuous with no repetition from week to week. |
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Coed ages 8-18 with computer backgrounds from absolute beginner to super advanced. |
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We accept applications until we are booked. |
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At camp all the computers are networked and connected to the Internet. |
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During instruction campers are grouped by background and by age. |
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The camper to staff ratio is 6:1. |
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The curriculum consists of 7 major areas: video game design, computer languages, web page design, digital video production, software applications, Network+ certification and A+ hardware certification (see Curriculum). |
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www.nccamp.com
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NMH Summer Session
Northfield Mount Hermon School
Northfield, MA 01360-1089
The Junior High Program
For students entering grades 7-9. Supplement middle school courses and focus on skills necessary for more advanced high school courses. Students select two major courses plus an afternoon minor course and sport.
MAJOR COURSE OFFERINGS: Writing, Skills in Literature, Drama Literature, Realistic Fiction, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Field Biology, Beginning French, Beginning Spanish
MINOR COURSE OFFERINGS: Art, Drama, Guitar, Multimedia, Photography, Reading and Study Skills, and others.
Summer Session= June 30, 2007 - August 4, 2007
www.nmhschool.org
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Summer Excursions in Learning
Manchester Community College
July 30 - August 10, 2007
Morning Classes (9 am - noon), Afternoon Classes (1-4 pm), Full Day
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Excursions in Learning for Children at Manchester Community College, is a two-week enrichment program for gifted and high-achieving children in elementary and middle school. The program offers over 40 activity-oriented classes - 14 of them new - in visual and performing arts, science, math, technology, world cultures and creative writing. Summer Excursions 2007 runs from July 30 - August 10. Morning (9am - noon), afternoon (1-4pm), and full day sessions are available.
In addition, a new one-week tecnology camp for students completing grades 6-8 called Engineer This is scheduled from July 16 - July 20, 2007.
Junior Culinary Camp is a one-week summer program in which students, who have completed grades 5-8, learn about healthy eating, and prepare a variety of recipes in MCC's professional kitchens.
All classes are held on the campus of Manchester Community College.
Susan B. Meisler, Coordinator of Youth Programs
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
For additional brochures or further information:
Registration Fax (860) 512-2801
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Vernon Parks & Recreation
Camp Newhoca - Summer Highlights - Teen Camp
Summer Highlights and Camp Newhoca are open to children ages 6-12. Summer Highlights sites include Center 375, Henry Park, and Valley Falls. The program offers a variety of structured activities. Bus transportation if provided, please circle bus stop on registration form. Kiddie Camp is open to children ages 4-5 and runs 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Teen Camp is open to children 13-15. During Session 6, Teen Camp will either have an additional field trip or have the opportunity to go to an overnight camp sight. All campers in each camp will receive a camp t-shirt.
SESSIONS
Session 1: June 25 - June 29 Session 5: July 23 - July 27
Session 2: July 2 - July 6 Session 6: July 30 -August 3
Session 3: July 9 - July 13 Session 7: August 6 - August 10
Session 4: July 16 - July 20 Session 8: August 13 -August 17
HOURS
Center 375 and Henry Park: 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
Valley Falls and Camp Newhoca: 9:00a.m. to 3:30p.m.
Teen Camp: 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
Kiddie Camp: 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
BUS TRANSPORTATION: You may only use the schedules that coincide with the camp you are attending. There are NO alterations in the bus schedule. If you are being picked up at Maple Street School or Center 375, you may ONLY attend Summer Highlights at Center 375 or Henry Park. If you are being picked up at Lake Street School or Valley Falls, you may only attend Summer Highlights at Valley Falls or Camp Newhoca.
BUS SCHEDULE: For Highlights Center 375 and Henry Park
This is an extension to the summer camp day for both Camp Newhoca and Summer Highlights. Camp Newhoca and Valley Falls
MORNING SCHEDULE
8:30a.m. Pick up at Maple Street School 8:45a.m. Drop off/pick up at Center 375 9:00a.m. Drop off at Henry Park
AFTERNOON SCHEDULE
3:00p.m. Depart Henry Park 3:15p.m. Drop off/pick up at Center 375 3:45p.m. Drop off at Maple Street School.
BUS SCHEDULE: Newhoca and Valley Falls:
MORNING SCHEDULE
8:30a.m. Pick up at Lake Street School 8:45a.m. Drop off/pick up at Valley Falls 9:00a.m. Drop off at Camp Newhoca
AFTERNOON SCHEDULE
3:30p.m. Depart Camp Newhoca 3:45 p.m. Drop off/pick p at Valley Falls 4:00p.m. Drop off at Lake Street School
FEES:
Summer Highlights:
Before May 7: Residents: $45 Non-Residents: $50
On and after May 7: Residents: $50 Non-Residents: $55
Camp Newhoca:
Before May 7: Residents: $70 Non-Residents: $75
On and after May 7: Residents: $75 Non-Residents: $80
Kiddie Camp:
Before May 7: Residents: $55 Non-Residents: $60
On and after May 7: Residents: $60 Non-Residents: $65
Teen Camp:
Before May 7: Residents: $75 Non- Residents: $80
After May 7: Residents: $85 Non- Residents: $90
Vernon Parks & Recreation
Lottie Fisk Building (2nd Floor)
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YMCA - Yankee Trails Camp
It's not just camp, it's an adventure!
Located in Tolland on Rt. 32
Bus stops in South Windsor, Vernon, and Tolland