A to Z Athletes Professional Sports Training
POPCS Athletic Development
A to Z programs focus on the practical teaching techniques and instructional communication that create a solid developmental foundation. Regardless of your child’s athletic/sport future, they will learn valuable life skills and knowledge that will last a lifetime! Our programs are created for all athletes, boys and girls, age 7 and up. Our goal is to provide physical education based on clinical instruction through hands-on implementation and complete athletic development training in a safe, positive environment.
To accommodate your busy summer schedule, A to Z offers 8 sessions with an additional 5th day. We recommend that athletes participate in as many days as possible for maximum improvement. Classes will be held on the Prince of Peace campus.
For more information on the A to Z Program, please visit www.atozcoach.com.
Cost:
1st-6th Graders - $40 per week/$275 for all 8 sessions
7th-12th Graders - $50 per week/$250 for all 8 sessions
Please contact Ronnie Natali: Ronnie@atoZcoach.com, 214-336-9530.
Register for A to Z Camps directly: http://atozcoach.com/summerclinics/2010/pop.pdf
Abrakadoodle Art Camps
3D Art Camp- New for Summer 2010! Come and learn to use your hands to manipulate a variety of materials to create our own 3-dimensional art work and sculptures. Learn about famous artists like Dale Chihuly and his work. We will create with a variety of materials to show the many ways 3-dimensional art is created.
For Boys & Girls, 6-10 years
Date: July 19-23
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Instructors: Abrakadoodle Staff
Cost: $149.00
Beach Party USA – New for Summer 2010! Design your own sun visor, move to the party music, and create some incredible underwater art Learn about the world-famous sidewalk chalk artist Julian Beevers and then design your own beach towel. There will be spray bottle painting, silk-screening, sand and shell designs, beach party day and more fun.
For Boys & Girls, 4-6 years
Date: July 12-16
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Instructors: Abrakadoodle Staff
Cost: $149.00
Cartoon Creations – New and Improved! Campers learn the art of cartooning, including imagining and sketching characters, preparing animation cels and discovering the creative process for comic strips and animation.
For Boys & Girls, 6-10 years
Date: June 7-11
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Instructors: Abrakadoodle Staff
Cost: $149.00
Kids on Canvas - Abrakadoodle presents Kids on Canvas, a unique art program that teaches about painting on a variety of canvas surfaces with acrylics. Canvas paper, canvas board, and stretched canvas will be used while exploring the versatile medium of acrylics. Master artists who will be introduced along with vocabulary and technique are Renoir, Mondrian, Laurel Burch, Jackson Pollock, Modigliani, Warhol, Sam Francis, and Frank Stella.
For Boys & Girls, 6-10 years
Date: July 6-9 (4 day camp)
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Instructors: Abrakadoodle Staff
Cost: $139.00
Photography and Mixed Media - Come and explore digital photography and mixed media art. Each session offers instruction about famous artists such as Ansel Adams, William Wegman, Dali and Chagall along with digital photography and photo illustration. Students learn about digital cameras and photo printing, as well as how to use a photograph in artwork.
For Boys & Girls, 6-10 years
Date: July 26-30
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Instructors: Abrakadoodle Staff
Cost: $149.00
Studio Art Camp – Use exciting materials to create art like the masters: Audubon, Morrisseau, Solberg, Picasso, and more. Learn art, art history, and geography as you learn about classical and contemporary artists. We will play games and listen to music during the lessons.
For Boys & Girls, 6-10 years
Date: June 21-25
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Instructors: Abrakadoodle Staff
Cost: $149.00
That’s Good Enough to Eat! Art Camp- New for Summer 2010! From cupcake design to mosaics with food to chocolate syrup painting – it’s all about the wonderful and wacky world of food art! We’ll learn about food artists, such as Vic Muniz and play “foodie” games. We’ll even make our own incredible edibles! (No peanuts or peanut oils will be used. Please contact Abrakodoodle regarding any food allergies.) - Cancelled
For Boys & Girls, 4-6 years
Date: June 28- July 2
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Instructors: Abrakadoodle Staff
Cost: $149.00
Art in the Zone
Students will be guided through the exploration of various art forms, while learning the fundamentals of art and design. Individual creativity will be nurtured and encouraged as children gain confidence in their skills as artists. Drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture/mixed media/clay will be explored. All supplies and snacks are included.
For: Boys and Girls, ages 5-7
Date: June 7-11 or June 21-25 or June 28-July 2
Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Instructors: Pamm Fine
Cost: $120.00
For: Boys and Girls, ages 8-10
Date: June 7-11 or June 21-25 or June 28-July 2
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 noon
Instructors: Pamm Fine
Cost: $120.00
For: Boys and Girls, ages 11-13
Date: June 7-11 or June 21-25 or June 28-July 2
Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Instructors: Pamm Fine
Cost: $120.00
BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! - Full
When the temperature is soaring - have we got some “cool” fun for you! Skating, “snowball” fights, and snowman building are all “snow” much fun! Stories, crafts, cooking and more- all in the heat of the summer! Come join us for one “cool” week!
For: Boys and Girls, Ages 3-5 years old
Dates: June 28-July 2
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Instructors: Brenda Porter and Eunice Meyer
Cost: $125.00
Basketball for Lady Eagles, 6th-8th
Basketball Skills will be taught and practiced:
Charting
Shooting percentage
Free Throws
3 Point Shots
Shooting contests
Offensive moves
Quickness and footwork drills
Ball handling and passing
Proper shooting techniques, balance
Individual and team defensive concepts
For: Girls, 6th-8th grades
Date: June 7-11
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Coach Lumpkins
Cost: $150.00
Basketball for Varsity Lady Eagles
(HS Girls)
Basketball Skills will be taught and practiced:
Charting
Shooting percentage
Free Throws
3 Point Shots
Shooting contests
Offensive moves
Quickness and footwork drills
Ball handling and passing
Proper shooting techniques, balance
Individual and team defensive concepts
For: Girls, 9th-12th
Date: July 19-23
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Coach Dave Lumpkins
Cost: $150.00
Basketball Skills & Drills
This camp will teach and develop basketball skills, plus 2-on-2, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 competitions.
For: Boys & Girls, K-2nd Grades
Date: June 28-July 2
Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. ..
Instructor: Mr. Rick Knotts
Cost: $100.00
For: Boys & Girls, 2nd-4th
Date: July 12-16
Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Mr. Rick Knotts
Cost: $100.00
For: Boys, 5th -8th Grades 
Date: June 28- July 2
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Mr. Rick Knotts
Cost: $100.00
Camp Francais
This camp will introduce your child to the French Language, culture, (using art, food, literature, song) and geography of France.
For: Boy and Girls, 3rd-5th Grades
Date: July 12-16
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Instructors: Mrs. Linda Isbell
Cost: $110.00
Cheer Camp for Kids
2-4-6-8-Who do we appreciate? Your aspiring cheerleader! Send your sweet girl to join the Varsity Cheerleaders while they teach her to properly jump, perform age-appropriate stunts, work on good motion techniques, and dance. We will also do daily devotions, crafts, and have snacks. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Julie Reeves at 940-455-2322 or at juliesblessed@aol.com .
For: Girls, 4 years – 5th Grade 
Date: July 26-30
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Instructors: Coaches Julie Reeves and Megan Cleland, plus Varsity Cheerleaders
Cost: $125.00
Chess – See King Arthur Chess
COOKING THROUGH THE ALPHABET - Full
Cooking from A to Z - the healthy way! Put on your chef's hat and get ready to COOK! Where do pickles come from? Why do apples look the same but taste different? Cooking from Applesauce to Zucchini will be our goal. Can healthy taste YUM? YES, IT CAN! Let's graph our favorites. What will you like best?
For: Boys and Girls, Ages 3-5 years old
Date: July 19-23
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Instructors: Linda Williams and Dupe Omoworare
Costs: $125.00
Cool Dudes!
Wow! A camp for all “Cool Dudes” is back again this summer. Join Coach Armand for a week that is totally cool and filled with FUN!! We will play every sport possible, have a Lego and Hot Wheels Day where we build and crash stuff! (Dudes may bring their own cars and Legos, but Coach shares all of hers as well; Not to worry – we have a system so you won’t lose yours.) One day is set aside for riding our huge water side and one day for an exciting field trip by POPCS bus to a place where all Cool Dudes will love to go!
For: Boys, K-3rd
Date: June 21-25
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructors: Becky Armand
Cost: $100.00 + $2 field trip money
Eaglettes Drill Team Camp
The Varsity Eaglettes will work with middle school girls on dance technique and performance style. Girls will learn at least two routines including the POPCS Fight Song. Camp participants will also be invited to join the Eaglettes on the field at one of the 2010 home football games.
For: Girls, 4th-8th Grades
Date: June 7-11 (M-F)
Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Theresa Woodall
Cost: $120 (Sibling Discount $20 off second child)
Fairy Princess
Her fairy tale comes to life … your certified teacher has developed a meaningful curriculum for your little princess. Princesses, with a little help from BarbieÒ, will have a great time learning to dress for the occasion, practicing good manners, making new friends, learning the importance of school work, how to use money, attending social events, hearing great stories, practicing talents, cooking tips for young ladies , art and much, much more! Non-stop activities and fun learning adventures all about self-esteem development.
For: Girls 4-8 years old
Date: June 21-25
Time: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Instructors: Fast Forward Kids
Cost: $100.00
Fashion Designer
Young girls will graduate from playing dress up to actually designing
their own fashions. Design basics such as sketching, color, pattern,
and texture coordination will be applied to an individual style portfolio. Designs come to life with modern fabrics, beautifully patterned papers, yards and yards of ribbons, colorful sequins, glitzy jewels, glamorous feathers and oodles of other embellishments. Girls will be grouped into “Design Teams” for a variety of fun, engaging activities such as: Dressmaker’s Challenge, Fashion Show-Down, Fashion Lingo Bingo and much more! No sewing required.
For: Girls, Ages 8-12
Date: June 21-25
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Fast Forward Kids
Cost: $100.00
 Football for Little Eagles
Football 101 for boys and girls on the new football field. Come out and learn fun football basics with Coach Thexton and varsity Eagle football players. All campers will be introduced at halftime of the GCA football game and will be guests of the Eagle Football Team.
Instructor: Head Football Coach Larry Thexton
Elementary Camp
Grade Level: 1st-5th grades
Date: Tuesday-Friday, June 1-4
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Cost: $100.00
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
This camp will include big book-based curriculum, incorporating crafts, snack, and playtime.
For: Boys & Girls, 4-6 years old
Dates: June 28-July 2
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Teacher: Mrs. Jill Moody (former POPCS Kindergarten teacher)
and Ms. Megan Knippa
Cost: $100.00
Girlie Girl
A camp for girls, including all kinds of fun “Girlie” activities:
-Dance exercise
-Girlie games
-Painting nails
-Dressing up for our very own fashion show
-Arts and crafts
-Gigantic Water Slide
-Field trip to the American Girls Boutique
at the Galleria by POPCS bus
For: Girls, Kindergarten – 4th grades
Date: June 7-11
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Coach Becky Armand
Cost: $110.00 + field trip money
Help! MS Summer Reading Project
Students entering 6th grade can come for a week of Summer Reading Project help. We will plan out how long it should take to read the book, what to look for to complete the project, and work in small groups to accomplish the Summer Reading Project assignment. Students must come with at least one of their Summer Reading Project books in hand. It is preferable that students not have read their book yet or have read less than half before starting camp. A mid-morning snack will be provided.
Limited space: 10 student maximum per week!
For: Students entering 6th grade at POPCS
Dates: June 21-25, 9:00-11:30 or
June 28-July 2, 9:00-11:30
Instructor: Mrs. Michelle Grant, 6th grade English teacher
Cost: $100.00 per student
iGet 3rd Grade
Your incoming 3rd grader can get a step ahead by participating in this camp. Topics are:
Reading- comprehension strategies, introduction to Accelerated Reader, and the required summer reading project
Math- addition/subtraction/multiplication fact practice for speed & accuracy.
Materials needed: Choose one of the following books from Judy Blume: Superfudge, Double Fudge, Fudge-a-Mania, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great, Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One, Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One, or Cool Zone with the Pain and the Great One.
For: Boys & Girls, entering 3rd grade
Date: July 19-23
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Mrs. Dorothy Schwab
Cost: $150.00
IT’S RAINING CATS AND DOGS! - Full
This is a “purrrrrfect” week for all you cat and dog lovers! We’ll lap up all sorts of fun through literature, art, and music. We’ll teach our dogs some manners and special tricks. We’ll have kitty treats and doggie snacks each day - some that we prepare ourselves! We are planning on having a howling good time with man’s best friend and our “purrrrfect” kittens!
For: Girls and Boys, Ages 3-5 Years Old
Date: June 21-26
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Instructors: Brenda Porter and Eunice Meyer
Cost: $125.00
I know Pre-Algebra
Get a head start by building a solid foundation of math skills for the upcoming school year. Small group settings will allow individual and personal teaching, ensuring your child will not only learn new skills, but gain much needed confidence.
For: Boys & Girls, 6th–7th Grades (but not limited to these grades)
Dates: M-F, June 7-11 (Session 1)
or M-F, June 21-25 (Session 2)
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Teacher: Urs Seiler
Cost: $150.00
I know Algebra 1 - Additional Classes Added!
Get a head start by building a solid foundation of math skills for the upcoming school year. Small group settings will allow individual and personal teaching, ensuring that your child will not only learn new skills, but gain much needed confidence.
For: Boys & Girls, 8th–9th Grades (but not limited to these grades)
Dates: T - F, July 6 - 9 - Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Dates: M - F, July 12 - 16, Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Teacher: Urs Seiler
Cost: $150.00
I know Geometry - Additional Classes Added!
Get a head start by building a solid foundation of math skills for the upcoming school year. Small group settings will allow individual and personal teaching, ensuring that your child will not only learn new skills, but gain much needed confidence.
For: Boys & Girls, 9th-10th Grades (not limited to these grades)
Dates: M-F, June 28-July 2 (Session 2)
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dates: T - F, July 5 - 9, Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
M-F, July 12 - 16, Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Teacher: Urs Seiler
Cost: $150.00
I know Algebra 2 - Additional Class Added!
Get a head start by building a solid foundation of math skills for the upcoming school year. Small group settings will allow individual and personal teaching, ensuring that your child will not only learn new skills, but gain much needed confidence.
For: Boys & Girls, 10th-11th Grades
(but not limited to these grades)
Dates: M-F, June 28-July 2 (Session 1)
Time: 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Dates: T - F, July 6 - 9, Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Dates: M - F, July 12 - 16, Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Teacher: Urs Seiler
Cost: $150.00
KidzScience
Would you like to create your own colorful atomic worms? Become a paleontologist and make your own T-Rex tooth? Discover the world of reptiles and grow your own alligator? Bounce around the solar system, investigate the world of light, construct your own edible atom and launch an explosion! Join us in our KidzScience Lab
as we perform fun and exciting hands-on experiments. You will take home the experiments that you make and create! New experiments will be added each week. Snacks and a KidzScience certificate are included!
For: Boys and Girls, 3-6 years
Dates: June 7-11 June 21-25
July 28-July 2 July 12-16
July 19-23 July 26-30
Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: KidzScience Staff
Cost: $99 per session, includes materials, snacks and certificate
Sibling Discount of $10.00
King Arthur Chess Camp
For Beginner to Intermediate Chess Players. This class stresses the development of abstract thought, self-confidence, and the enhancement of problem solving abilities.
For: Boys and Girls, 5 ½ - 10 yrs.
Weekly classes: June 7-11
June 21-25
June 28-July 2 - Cancelled
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Instructor: Mr. Frank Mordente
Cost: $195.00 per week
Sibling discount: $10.00 for 2nd child
Lego Logo
Lego Logo brings young technicians into a creative, high-tech engineering environment. Not found in stores, the special Lego Logo kits provide extraordinary opportunities for hands-on construction. Along with detailed technical plans to follow, the kits also include motors, lights, touch sensors, drive chains, special Legocomponents, and much more! Under the guidance of a certified educator, the participants will build robots, traffic lights, race cars, 4x4 trucks, cranes, pulleys, levers, and more during this energized week of discovery with Lego! Motivated by fun, creativity, and success, the young builder will expand knowledge of math, science, and technology in an exploratory hands-on cooperative environment.
For: Boys and Girls, 8-12 years old
Dates: June 21-25
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 2;30 -4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Fast Forward Kids
Cost: $100
Lego Mania
No builder can say “Lego my Lego” when engaged in the creative activities of Lego Mania! “Zillions” of pieces ensure that there is always enough for everyone. This innovative program for Lego buffs provides opportunities for imagination and hands-on learning under the guidance of a certified educator. Over 15 new games, projects, and activities not found in stores will be planned and manipulated. Enrichment in the areas of personal creativity, following instructions, eye-hand coordination, problem-solving, critical thinking and learning will be experienced as the child has the opportunity to construct dinosaurs, rockets, castles, airplanes, forts, cars, and much more!
For: Boys and Girls, 5-7 years old
Date: June 21-25
Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Fast Forward Kids
Cost: $100
Magic Camp – See “Wizard’s Academy”
Organizational Planning & Study Habits - Additional Class Added!
This class will help students maximize their time and become more effective by creating a personalized tool kit how to organize, plan and study.
For: Boys & Girls, 6th – 8th Grades
Dates: M-F, June 7 – June 11 (Session 1)
Or M-F, June 21 – 25 (Session 2)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Dates: M-F, July 6 - 9, Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Dates: M-F, July 12 - 16, Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Teacher: Urs Seiler
Cost: $200.00
For: Boys & Girls, 9th – 12th Grades
Dates: M-F, June 21 – 25 (Session 1)
Or M-F. June 28 - July 2 (Session 2)
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (Session 1)
1:00pm to 2:00pm (Session 2)
Dates: M-F, July 6-9 - Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Dates: M-F, July 12 - 16, Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Teacher: Urs Seiler
Cost: $200.00
Preschool in the Zone (ages 3-5) - Full
9 a.m. - 12 noon, $125 per week
(For Full Day, 7 am-6pm, Preschool in the Zone, register through Summer in the Zone ($165/week + $75 registration fee)
Read Now!
Read Now! Offers fast-paced, fun-filled activities directly related to the act of reading. This camp provides successes designed to develop self-esteem, confidence, and motivation to move forward in the reading experience. The literature of “Story Time” enhances auditory and comprehension skills. The emergent literacy books of “Interactive Reading Time” address visual discrimination through the introduction of small, controlled vocabulary. “Games Time” provides kinesthetic activity while enhancing visual and auditory skills as related to sound/symbol association, as well as the daily construction of manipulative take-home games. All sessions are both light-hearted and meaningful. Participant happiness built on daily measurable success is a priority with Read Now! We’ll read about The Farm! The Circus! The Zoo! The Jungle! and so much more. Join other boys and girls in saying “I can READ this NOW!
For Boys and Girls, Ages 4 – 6 years
Date: June 21-25
Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Fast Forward Kids
Cost: $100
RED, WHITE, BLUE - AND YOU! - Full
We will explode with pride for the USA! Stars and Strips Forever (patriotic tie-dying, flag creations), Rockets’ Red Glare (Rocket launching), Bombs Bursting In Air (exploding Messes)! Come help us celebrate THE USA!
For: Boys and Girls, Ages 3-5 years old
Date: July 6-July 9
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Instructor: Brenda Porter
Cost: $125.00
SAT Prep Class
Students will learn how to prepare and do their best for upcoming SATs. The course will include completion of official practice test, as well as learning various techniques for success in Critical Reading, Writing, and Mathematics sections. Each participant will receive the official SAT Study guide (included in course fee).
For: Boys and Girls, 10th-12th Grades
Dates: June 7-11
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Instructor: Mrs. Kristin Beckham/Mr. Urs Seiler
Cost: $595
SILLY SCIENCE - Full
Are you ready to “POP”, “BLOW YOUR TOP”, and “BUBBLE OVER” with fun? Ever ask, “What will happen if….”? Get ready to have fun at our Silly Summer Science week. We will be having all kinds of fun and doing silly experiments all week long. Be ready to get wet and have some fun!!! Can’t wait to try it out with you!!!!
For: Boys and Girls, 3-5
Dates: July 26-July 30
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Instructors: Megan Cleland and Christine Jones
Cost: $125
Champions Science Adventures
Science Adventure Camps must be registered through Science Adventures -
Register on-line at www.discoverchampions.com.
For: Boys and Girls, Kindergarten – 6th grade
Time: Half-Day - 9:00-12:00 noon; Full-Day – 9:00-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Half Day - $194.00; Full Day - $299.00
Go to the Science Adventure website for camp details,
plus special offers & discounts.
Go Wild! Camp June 7 - 11
Leap into the wild on an awesome adventure to investigate interesting plants and amazing animals. Build a nature kit complete with binoculars, bug cage and telescope. Stay a full day to take part in the Animal Olympics, make glowing fire files and sticky octopus arms.
Gizmos Robot Factory June 21-25
Build a Walking Motorized K’NexÒ Robot! Investigate what makes a robot tick as you take a robot’s-eye view in 3-D, listen with electronic ears, and compete in the Robo-Olympics. Stay all day to create a crazy invention and discover how robots are changing the face of our world.
Space and Rocketry 2010 June 28 – July 2
Build and Launch an Eco-Friendly Hydro-Rocket! Get pumped upfor some space exploration! Using the power of air pressure ad water, launch your very own rocket over 100 feet into the air. Stay a full day and build your own motorized Lunar Rover and make craters with marble meteorites!
Mystery of Pharaoh’s Treasure July 26-30
Take a step back in time to unravel this mysterious Egyptian adventure! Decipher hieroglyphics, use astronomy to predict the burial site of a mummy and take home a share of REAL GOLD! Full Day campers will solve the riddle of the Sphinx and reveal a crystal treasure.
Step Into a Story
Step into your favorite stories! We will cook it, play it, recreate it! Favorite literature comes to life during this fun-filled week. This camp is taught by two of our favorite story-tellers, Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Meyer.
For: Boys and Girls, K-3rd grade
Date: July 12-16
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Mrs. Eunice Meyer and Mrs. Brenda Porter
Cost: $85
Story Time Chess
Story Time Chess builds on timeless children’s stories, with Chess themes woven throughout, in order to gently acquaint children with the wonderful world of Chess. The program will teach the basics of Chess including the names of the pieces, how they move, and their value. We will also teach the history of the game with a Chess Coloring Book that will both motivate and stimulate interest in this amazing game.
Give your child a truly life enhancing experience.
- Learn to think with one’s mind and not with one’s hands
- Develop abstract thought
- React rationally to challenging situations
- Enhance problem solving ability
- Build self confidence
- Build cognitive short and long term memory functions.
- Have fun!
Chess sets will be provided at the school. If you have any questions regarding the STORY TIME CHESS PROGRAM, please contact Mr. Mordente at: paladin274@yahoo.com or 972-517-5931.
For: Boys and Girls, 3-5 years
Dates: June 7-11, June 21-25, June 28-July 2 - (Cancelled), July 6-9 - (Cancelled), July 12 -16 - (Cancelled), July 19-23 - (Cancelled), July 26-30
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Mr. Frank Mordente and Ms. Dora Kravets
Cost: $99 per week
Technology Applications Part I (1 semester credit) - Full
June 7-18, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Cost: $300
Instructor: Karin Rogers, POPCS Technology Instructor
This course is available to all high school students and will count as a ½ credit for POPCS graduation. Students may choose to take one section of Technology Applications during one summer but must commit to take the second section the following summer. Due to scheduling constraints, we are not able to accommodate taking the alternate section during the school year. Both sections of Tech App must be completed before these additional technology classes may be taken: Communication Design and Photography; Videography; Web Journalism; or YearbookNon-POPCS students are welcome to take the class, however the acceptance of the ½ credit will be determined by the home school/school district of the individual student.
Credit cannot be given if a student misses more than four hours of class.
Students will learn and practice the basic functionalities of Office 2007 and learn to organize, illustrate, and deliver information in a professional manner. Students will learn to collect, track, and report information, as well as create standard documents, and spreadsheets. Multi-media skills will be applied to manipulate text, graphics, and audio/video using a variety of applications. Digital photos will be enhanced by adding music, narration, motion, and more in projects. Students will have opportunities to record and play sounds, import and export audio files, edit and mix tracks, and apply different effects to recordings.
Projects will provide students with the experience of creation, editing, and sharing movies.
Students need to bring spiral notebook, pen/pencil and USB flash drive to class every day.
Technology Applications Part 2 (1 semester credit) - Full
June 7-18, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $300
Instructor: Elaine Barnum, POPCS Technology Instructor
This course is available to all high school students and will count as a ½ credit for POPCS graduation. Students may choose to take one section of Technology Applications during one summer but must commit to take the second section the following summer. Due to scheduling constraints, we are not able to accommodate taking the alternate section during the school year. Both sections of Tech App must be completed before these additional technology classes may be taken: Communication Design and Photography; Videography; Web Journalism; or Yearbook Non-POPCS students are welcome to take the class, however the acceptance of the ½ credit will be determined by the home school/school district of the individual student.
Credit cannot be given if a student misses more than four hours of class.
Students will be trained in the basics of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop software programs. Elements of graphic design, layout and production will be combined with special effects and the effective use of font styles and sizes to enhance the publication. The skills taught in this class will be used in real-life applications, as students will generate publications to include producing posters, invitations, t-shirts, brochures, magazine layouts, and in developing a personal logo design. Students’ original photography will be used in projects designed to be camera-ready and functional for both computer/electronic and print media.
Students need to bring a spiral notebook, pen/pencil and a USB flash drive to class every day.
Thank God for Girlfriends!
Spend Girlfriend Time! We’ll do girl-time crafts, have fun and discussion about how God expects young ladies to lead their lives. Bring a white shirt to paint on!
For: Girls, 6th-8th grades
Date: Thursday, July 1
Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Mrs. Lisa Baker
Cost: $75 ($10 discount for 2nd child)
Tennis Time Kids
Come learn new tennis skills or improve what you already know! This tennis camp will:
- teach the basic tennis terms.
- teach stroke production.
- improve hand-eye coordination
- teach safety on the court.
- include proper stretching, warm-up and cool-down techniques.
- teach history of tennis.
All levels of players are welcome!
For: Boys and Girls, 5-14 years old
Dates: June 28-July 2
July 12-16
July 19-23
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Tennis Time Kids
Cost: $120 ($100 for any session after the 1st)
Volleyball Camp for Lady Eagles
Girls 4th-6th - Volleyball skills camp, to work on serving, bumping, setting and hitting.
For: Girls, 4th-6th grades
Date: June 21-25
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Coach Heidi Henke
Cost: $125.00
Girls 7th-8th - We will not only be working on individual skills, but on team skills as well. We will work on rotations, plays, and other skills that we will be using by the beginning of the season.
For: Girls, 7th – 8th grades
Date: June 14-18
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Coach Heidi Henke
Cost: $125.00
Girls 9th-12th - Pre-season volleyball camp for high school girls interested in playing JV or Varsity volleyball.
For: Girls, 9th – 12th grades
Date: July 12-16
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Coach Heidi Henke
Cost: $150.00
WHAT A MESS! - Full
Have you ever wondered what paint would feel like between your toes or thought about throwing glue on the wall? Then “What a Mess” Art Camp is for you! Come spend a week creating one-of-a-kind pieces of art in the messiest way possible! Glitter, Gunk, & Glue - nothing is out of the ordinary to use.
For: Girls and Boys, Ages 3-5 years old
Date: July 12-16
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Instructors: Megan Cleland and Christine Jones
Cost: $125.00
WHAT’S BUGGIN’ YOU? - Full
Do you like to look for PILL BUGS (ROLY POLYs)? Do you know why the LADY BUG was so mad? Do you know why a firefly has a light in his (tee hee) bottom? Oh! and do you want to learn how to make a cricket jump? Would you love to have your very own BUG BOX? Come join us for BUGGIN’ GOOD FUN.
For: Girls and Boys, Ages 3-5 years old
Date: June 1-4
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Instructors: Gretchen Thurman and Nancy Taylor
Cost: $125.00
WHO’S WHO IN WHO-VILLE! - Full
Join us in scrambling up some “Green Eggs and Ham”! Do you know where “Thing One” and “Thing Two” came from or how old they are? Is “ Sneetches” really a word? Let’s see if we can figure it all out! Should we join the “Cat In The Hat” in his trouble-making tricks? NO WAY! We have our own tricks up our sleeves and we don’t get into any trouble!! Did somebody say “BUBBLES”? Magic Fountains? Come on…don’t be a “Grinch”! Join in the Fun!
For: Girls and Boys, Ages 3-5 years old
Date: June 7-11
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Instructors: Gretchen Thurman and Linda Williams
Costs: $125.00
Wizards Academy
(Magic Camp 2010)
“Future Wizards” will learn the history of magic, as well as make, perform, and understand magic and scientific principles that are all most amazing! This year’s Wizard’s Academy will teach crafts, explore experiments, and teach public speaking. The camp will be taught by performer and professional illusion designer to the world’s greatest magicians, Paul Osborne. At the end of the camp, students will keep a giant “Wizard’s Magic Kit” worth more than $100!
For: 8 to 11 year olds
Date: June 21-25
July 19-23
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Instructor: Mr. Paul Osborne
Cost: $125 (includes supplies)
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