Registration continues for all available camps.
Once a camp is full, it will be designated FULL on this page. You may contact Jeff Turner to be placed on a waiting list.Lacrosse Camp
Jamie DeBole, a senior on the UNC men's lacrosse team, will lead his second boys' lacrosse clinic at Summit School. Campers will concentrate on all aspects of the game; working on the individual skills needed for all positions. Jamie will teach the fundamentals of individual play with one-on-ones, three-on-threes, half-field, and ultimately, full-field scrimmage action. Jamie was selected his junior and senior years of high school as a first-team All-State honoree. In his senior year, he also received All-America accolades and was selected as one of only two players from North Carolina to represent the state in the National Senior High School Showcase. He is a four-time varsity letterman at UNC. Join us for an exciting week of camp and become a better lacrosse player! Each camper must supply his own lacrosse helmet, stick, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads and mouthpiece.
July 14-18, Rising 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $200Music, Mind, and Reading FULL
Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Graders
July 7-11 and 14-18 (two-week camp)
Time: 8:30 a.m. -- 1:30 p.m. Cost: $500 for two-week session
Music, Mind and Reading is an exciting learning experience for students of all reading levels. This two-week program was designed in conjunction with the reading research team from the Section of Neuropsychology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. It will include a rotating schedule of reading instruction in large and small groups, listening and learning with music, dance/movement, outside play, and lunchtime.The reading component involves direct instruction in phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills using quality texts at all reading levels. The reading faculty is made up of teachers from Summit School who have special expertise in reading instruction.
The music component is designed by Peter Perret, former conductor of the Winston-Salem Symphony, using a curriculum which has proved effective in enhancing reading and related cognitive skills. Professional musicians serve as the faculty for each music session.
Students will be tested with the Medical School's Predictive Assessment of Reading (PAR) before the session begins in order to determine the appropriate level of instruction. A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required to register for this camp.
Summit Eaglets
Rising Junior Kindergartners (Rising Pre-K)
Session 1: July 7-11 FULL
Session 2: July 14-18 FULL
Session 3: July 21-25 FULL
Time: 9:15 a.m.--12:15 p.m. Cost: $150 per session
Summit, home of the Eagles, is well known for providing an ideal environment for young children, so we are happy to offer a camp for Pre-Kindergartners hungry for a taste of our magical world. Our highly experienced and caring teachers are planning for a joyous and stimulating week with these youngsters in mind. Outdoor adventures and time on our magical playground will be balanced with plenty of time in the cool indoors, enjoying story and song, resting and movement, science and the arts. This intimate camp is designed for children who will be four years old by July 1 and are toilet trained. Enrollment is limited to two sessions per child and usually fills quickly. (There is no early morning or afternoon care for this age group.) The lead teachers are Cheryl Dickson (Session 1), Jodi Turner (Session 2) and Brooke Spann (Session 3).Eclectic Experience
Teachers vary each week and will include Andrea Clauset, Melissa Cleland, Jenn Folsom, Joy Kontos, Cayce Lee, Susan Pfaff, Sharon Pullen, Bill Scheidt, Heather Scantland, Lenora Simpson and David Stoeri.
Rising Kindergartners, 1st & 2nd Graders
Session 1: June 23-27, A Trip to Hawaii– tasty treats, science, art FULL
Session 2: July 7-11, Where the Wild Things Are– wild workout, songs and stories, crafts FULL
Session 3: July 14-18, Soaring and Exploring– math, science, kite creations
Session 4: July 21-25, Around the World in 5 Days– cultural cuisine, crafts, worldwide games FULL
Session 5: July 28- August 1, Animals on Parade– songs and stories, critter crafts, African drumming FULL
Time: 9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m..................Cost: $200 per session
This fun-filled program is designed to stimulate young learners with a variety of challenging and engrossing activities. Each week will have a distinct theme, exciting events and special visitors, so sign up for all five! Young children will delight in our fresh and friendly approach. Ask our campers! This is not an ordinary day camp! Children should be at least five years old by July 1 or enrolled in Kindergarten in the fall.Pawns and Potions
July 7-11, Rising 2nd & 3rd Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $210Children in this camp will develop the basic skills involved in the game of chess and expand their science knowledge through many exciting hands-on activities. Each day the students will engage in games and puzzles designed to teach the names and moves of each chess piece, as well as basic strategies. Potions, brews, and concoctions are sure to keep the children spellbound as they explore the science behind invisible inks, solar printing, insta-worms, soda geysers, homemade ice cream, and more! Chess and science are a winning combination, as are the teaching team of Summit second grade teacher and chess enthusiast Jan Standerfer and Wake Forest University School of Medicine research scientist and Summit parent Dr. Richard B. Weinberg. (This camp is designed for children with minimal or no chess experience.)
Moving and Grooving Math
July 14-18, Rising 2nd & 3rd Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $210
Ever bowled a turkey? Children attending this camp will explore math topics during morning sessions and then carry those skills to movement and sports-related activities in the afternoon. Off-campus experiences such as bowling (learning scoring procedures, including turkeys) and Frisbee golf will be included. Lead teacher Jan Standerfer combines her 22 years of teaching experience with her love of math and sports to guide the summer participants in a "moving and grooving" time. She will be assisted by Summit Junior High math teacher and puzzle-lover Martha Albertson who has taught math and math enrichment for 27 years. Ask Ms. Albertson about her college bowling class.Writing Around the World
July 21-25, Rising 2nd & 3rd Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $200
Pack your suitcases and join Summit teachers Barbara Scantland and Jan Standerfer as they "travel" to a different country each day. Lively stories, images and artifacts bring each destination to life and set the stage for learning important cultural facts. Daily writing opportunities will include keeping a journal and writing postcards. Cooking, art, games, movement and computers will tap each child’s interest and imagination. This camp is a great opportunity to enhance writing skills. You can count on this teaching team for their experience, expertise and excitement!Medieval Camp 2008— Viking Invasion!
June 23-27, Rising 2nd, 3rd & 4th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $200
Medieval Camp heads north this year to learn about the legendary Vikings! Did Vikings really spend all their time invading and pillaging the rest of Europe? Did they really settle in North America 500 years before Columbus? And did they really wear those funny looking horned helmets? Find out, as we study Norse mythology, culture, and life through music, drama, arts and crafts, games, and sports. Spend a week with the pirates of the middle ages, and you’ll find that there is more to Vikings than Beowulf and berserkers! We'll end our week with a special presentation for friends and family, to showcase what we've learned. Philip Mulder is an Associate Professor of History at High Point University, and Megan Mulder is Special Collections Librarian at Wake Forest University. They are parents of a Summit School alum.Eyewitness Art
June 23-27, Rising 2nd, 3rd & 4th Graders FULL
July 28-August 1, Rising 4th, 5th & 6th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $200
Do artists draw what they "know" with the mind's eye or do they draw what they actually see? Come to our fun drawing class where you can sharpen your observation skills and enrich your artistic expression. Imagine the fun of I Spy in 3D, games to test your observational memory, drawing, painting and more! Create your own masterpieces. All ability levels welcome. We will have a gallery opening for family and friends on the last day where the new masters will display their works of art. Students will take a portfolio home. Jennifer Sparnicht is currently working at Summit in the Dining Room for Young Children. She has a BA in Art from WFU and has worked for the Red Cross and the Peace Corps in Africa and Russia.A Fairy Fantasy
June 23-27, Rising 2nd, 3rd & 4th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $220
“Once, when the trees and flowers grew as they pleased, there lived a host of the tiniest, most delicate fairies.” We'll spend our lovely, lazy summer days wandering the gardens in search of fairy friends, building fairy houses, making fairy dolls, dramatizing and enjoying the tales of our tiniest guardians with gossamer wings. Friday afternoon, we will invite parents and friends to join us for A Fairy Fantasy as we show our creations and eat fairy food. Jana Forsyth Curran is the Administrative Assistant in Summit's Middle School and believes in fairies.Girls are Great!
July 7-11, Rising 2nd, 3rd & 4th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $220
It's ALL GIRLS - ALL THE TIME as we experience creative and physical activities chosen with girls in mind! Join in the fun as we make personal diaries and other girl-centered projects, concoct interesting food at Ms. Jana's Cooking School, learn about girls in other cultures, and end the week with a fancy tea party. Girls are Great! promotes confidence, self-esteem, teamwork, manners and social skills. Sorry boys, you’re not allowed. Jana Forsyth Curran is the Summit Middle School's administrative assistant.Piedmont Places FULL
July 14-18, Rising 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $225
All aboard! Take a break from your routine summer activities and come with us as we experience this varied and unique region of our state. Each day we will go on a different off-campus excursion, so if you like to take short field trips and learn about our area, this is the camp for you! As we go to press, locations are under consideration and will be included in the online version of this description. Jana Forsyth Curran is the administrative assistant in Summit's Middle School, and is a past meeting planner, coordinator of Summit's exchange program and Scout leader.Slumber Party!
July 21-25, Rising 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $220
Snacks, games, dancing, girlfriends! We're going to pretend it's nighttime and spend our warm, summer days doing all things fun inspired by classic slumber parties! Our activities will include preparing and eating tasty snacks, making craft projects like friendship bracelets, playing games, learning dances, painting fingernails, and plenty of "girl time." Jana Forsyth Curran is the administrative assistant in Summit's Middle School, and vows "to never grow up!" Pajamas encouraged but optional.Project Funway FULL
July 28-August 1, Rising 2nd, 3rd & 4th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $220
Calling all fashionistas! The hit design show "Project Runway" inspired this camp at Summit: Project Funway! Campers will peruse fashion magazines and books, create a concept of their fashion look, and put together a collage with their sketches and swatches. Campers will bring items from home such as clothing, accessories and makeup to create that look. They will learn how to make natural beauty treatments and healthy, tasty treats. On Friday campers will hit the runway to show off their ensembles in a special fashion show for parents and friends. Instructor/Diva Jana Forsyth Curran is the administrative assistant in the Middle School at Summit.Golf Anyone?
June 23-27, Rising 2nd, 3rd & 4th Graders
July 14-18, Rising 4th, 5th & 6th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost: $230
Do you want to learn how to hit a drive, chip it close to the pin, or sink the long putt? Campers will be instructed in the skills and joys of golf at the beautiful Oak Valley Golf Course and the challenging Tanglewood Par Three Course. Each day will begin with the golfers practicing the perfect swing. In the afternoon they'll cool off at the Oak Valley pool and talk about the great shots of the day. Summit will supply golf clubs for those who do not bring their own. Campers living near these courses may arrange to meet on site Tuesday through Friday. Beginners and intermediate players are welcome. The instructors will be Ryan Mihalko, Summit’s Athletic Director, and Richard Walburn, Summit’s Golf Coach. Both instructors have countless hours on the golf course and would welcome the opportunity to share their love of the game with your child.Food, Fun & Fitness
July 28-August 1, Rising 2nd, 3rd & 4th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $225
There are never too many cooks in our kitchen! Junior Chefs will learn to plan and prepare balanced menus using familiar favorites and new delicacies with Primary Dining Room chef Susan Pfaff who once worked as the pastry chef at Leon's Cafe. Joy Kontos, personal trainer and fitness instructor, will lead music-filled fitness and flexibility activities. A special field trip to the Birdbrain Ostrich Ranch near Lake Norman will expand the campers’ knowledge of this unique and appetizing bird! Our young chefs will also travel to the Triad Farmers' Market in search of the best ingredients to prepare and serve a delicious luncheon on the last day of camp. Each camper may invite two lucky guests to the luncheon.Becoming an Artist
July 21-25, Rising 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $225
Campers will study various master artists and different styles of artwork from specific time periods. Each child will "become" a master artist, study related techniques, share artistic discoveries with fellow campers and create a take-home masterpiece in the artist’s style. They will also take a few artsy field trips, including visits to nearby collections at SECCA and Reynolda House. Parents will be invited to a showing on the last day of camp. Instructor Ellen McEnaney taught second grade at Summit School for six years. Currently, she stays at home with her young daughter, but she remains an avid art lover and looks forward to working with "older" children.Chess Camps
Summit School and The Winston-Salem Scholastic Chess Association are proud to offer our sixth year of chess at Summit Summer. Research shows that playing chess develops general intelligence, self-control, analytical skills and increased ability to concentrate.Chess I (Beginner or Intermediate players)
July 21-25, Rising 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $215
Children new to chess and those with some knowledge of the game will enjoy this camp designed just for them. Topics will include rules of the game, basic and intermediate strategies, puzzles, games and fun tournaments. Campers will also enjoy daily doses of outdoor play. Returning instructor Chris Callahan began playing chess when he was five and participated in national championships at a young age. Currently, he teaches chess full time in Charlotte. He has been called a "born teacher" and loves to make chess fun. Our second instructor this week will be Chris Mabe. (See his description below.) Students will be grouped according to age and experience. Please mark beginner or intermediate on application (no advanced group this week). All equipment will be provided. (See Pawns and Potions for another opportunity for beginners.)Chess II (Intermediate or Advanced players, USCF rated tournament)
July 28-August 1, Rising 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $230
Intermediate and advanced players will participate in interactive chess lessons on a wide variety of topics. The program includes instruction in formalizing a complete opening repertoire, calculating complex variations mentally, analyzing the benefits of and choosing the correct candidate move and mastering elementary endgame patterns. Campers will enjoy the challenge of playing in a sanctioned tournament as well. Those who are not USCF members are asked to sign up the first day of the camp. (This separate cost of $19 pays for a yearly membership, covers all tournament fees and includes a monthly chess magazine.)
We are happy to have Chris Mabe back this summer. He recently won the North Carolina championships and the World Open in Philadelphia in his section and is ranked as one of the top 10 players in North Carolina. His accomplishments are even more impressive since he has been playing for only eight years. He teaches 400 students at 15 different schools in Charlotte including several state champions. Chris will be joined by a new face at Summit Summer, Jonathan Munnell, who also teaches full time in the Charlotte area. Jonathan has been playing competitively for 7 years and reached the level of expert under the training of Chris Mabe. He is interested in teaching his students about the mental processes involved in playing chess. Students will be grouped according to age and experience for all lessons. All campers may play in the tournament regardless of USCF membership. Please mark intermediate or advanced on application (no beginner group this week). All equipment will be provided.Math Art..FULL
June 23-27, Rising 4th, 5th & 6th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $200
Many people assume that good artists are not good at math. Actually, art and math go together nicely, with each enhancing the other. In this camp, children will explore how to change percents into designs and how the geometry of circles can be used to create interesting and beautiful works of art. Participants will use tiles to create tessellations and explore how understanding the concept of area can help create beautiful rug and tile designs. Children will explore how to create grids to help with scale drawings and create T-shirt designs. Colored strings, pushpins and cardboard will help children to create striking shape designs. Exacto knives and geometry will be used to create beautiful greeting cards and artwork. Campers will need to have a clean, white T-shirt on which we will make a T-shirt design. They will also need a large, old dad or mom shirt to use as a smock. Tom Shaver has been teaching math at Summit School for 35 years. He also coordinated the math program for grades 1 - 6 for 17 years and has created numerous math-related art projects.Art in the Air
July 7-11, Rising 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders CANCELED
July 14-18, Rising 4th, 5th & 6th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $200
Send your young artist on a fanciful flight of the imagination with Art in the Air! This camp promises to be a fun-filled week of high-flying projects including: paper-mache spaceships, hot air balloon paintings, butterfly monoprints, paper bird sculptures, dragonfly mosaics, and more! Additional projects will pertain to the specific interests of the campers. The camp will conclude with an art exhibit on Friday afternoon to give campers' families the opportunity to see the wonderful work created over the course of the week. Instructor Cayce Lee is an art teacher at Kernersville Elementary School. She has a degree in Visual Art from Duke University and has taught at the Sawtooth School for Visual Art, the Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, and the Center for Creative Arts in Greensboro.Science Trek
July 7-11, Rising 4th, 5th & 6th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 3:00 p.m.* Cost: $300
Would you like to spend a week of your summer vacation traveling around North Carolina having science adventures? Students will experience the wonders of nature as they visit different museums and nature centers in North Carolina. Visits will include Hanging Rock State Park, the Natural Science Center in Greensboro, the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville, the Charlotte Nature Museum, the North Carolina Zoological Park in Asheboro and the Museum of Life and Science in Durham. The instructor, Laura Owen, is the 7th grade science teacher in Summit’s Junior High and has a degree in Zoology and Science Education from the University of Georgia. Last summer, Laura led a similar camp called Carolina Safari. *A schedule will be provided with specific pick-up times. Students will need to bring a backpack with lunch, water and snacks each day.CSI Winston-Salem
June 23-27, Rising 5th, 6th & 7th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $225
Crime Scene Investigation Winston-Salem! Learn about making careful observations and using precise testing procedures while analyzing an intriguing mystery. Campers will visit "crime scenes" set up in a Summit classroom and collect evidence. Evidence such as fibers, hairs, fingerprints and residues will be tested in order to make an educated guess about the culprit from a pool of suspects. The lead crime scene investigators will be Roger Echols and Laura Owen, both returning instructors from 2006 and 2007. Due to the top-secret nature of this camp, repeat campers are not allowed.Chemistry Camp FULL
July 14-18, Rising 6th, 7th & 8th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $225
The Extraordinary Chemistry of Ordinary Things! In our everyday lives fascinating chemicals and chemical phenomena surround us. Summit’s Chemistry Camp is a hands-on, laboratory-based camp in which students will learn about the chemical basis of everyday materials such as household acids and bases, water, plastics, and batteries. Experiments will be performed in chemistry labs at Summit and Wake Forest University (transportation provided). Appropriate laboratory safety procedures will be implemented. Dr. Roger Echols is a former Chemistry Professor at the University of Minnesota.Stars of the Silver Screen FULL
July 21-25, Rising 4th, 5th & 6th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $200
If you love watching movies, you'll enjoy making them even more! Campers will spend an exciting, dramatic week producing an original, short film that they can take home and enjoy forever. Using creativity, problem solving, and teamwork, campers not only will have fun but also will build communication skills and self-confidence. Previous productions include "The Haunted Island" and "Mission: Tinkerbell." Instructor Sally Meehan taught fourth grade at Summit, holds a BFA in acting, an MA in teaching, and has worked with children doing creative drama since 1998.Comedy Improv Camp FULL
July 7-11, Rising 6th, 7th & 8th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $200
Show me the funny! Learn how to make 'em laugh with this hilarious comedy improv class. Through improvisation games and exercises, students will learn how to let go and create in the moment while developing self-confidence, teamwork and communication and having loads of fun. There will be an open house comedy presentation at the end of the week for parents and friends. Ross Mihalko, a performing arts educator for the past thirteen years, has been making stuff up ever since he was kid. He currently works at Summit in the drama department.Theatre Fun 101
July 21-25 and July 28-August 1 (two-week camp)
Rising 5th, 6th & 7th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $400
This is your chance to become a theatrical star! Learn the main elements that go into producing a show. Acting, choreography, directing, set design, lighting and costumes all come into play while producing a full-stage, fun-filled show! Invite your friends and family to see you perform in the original production on the last day of camp. Your instructor will be actress/singer/producer Erinn Dearth, who has performed in over 100 theatrical productions across the United States. She has also been seen in several movies, including Miami Vice and Reno 911. Erinn is the founder and president of First In Flight Entertainment in Winston-Salem.A Trip to Europe
July 21-25, Rising 4th, 5th & 6th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $220
Join us on a “trip” to Europe! We will “visit” France, Italy, Greece, and Spain. Our itinerary will include language, art, culture, film, and four delicious lunches created by campers reflecting the destination of the day. Campers will also visit a Triad museum to experience European art. Joy Kontos, certified French teacher and Summit cooking instructor, will lead this tour. She has traveled and studied in France, Italy, and Greece. Study abroad, without the expense or a passport!A Trip to China
June 23-27, Rising 4th, 5th & 6th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $200
Let’s "travel" to China and see what we find! We'll work on our Chinese so we can speak to our new friends and find our way. Upon arrival, we’ll learn to make Chinese dumplings and use chopsticks. We'll “visit” key spots in China such as Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, and Hong Kong and explore Chinese culture along the way. We’ll send sketches, postcards and souvenirs to our families. A trip to a local Asian grocery is also planned. Don't miss the trip! Instructor Andrea Thomas has taught fifth grade Chinese at Summit and earned her degree in East Asian Studies from Princeton University. She lived in Asia for five years.Multi-Sports Camp
June 23-27, Rising 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders FULL Cost: $220
July 7-11, Rising 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th Graders FULL Cost: $250
July 14-18, Rising 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Graders FULL Cost: $250
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m.
This camp is designed for boys and girls who are interested in a wide variety of athletic activities! We will play baseball, basketball, flag football, indoor soccer, indoor volleyball, roller/floor hockey and golf (at the Tanglewood Par 3). Golf clubs will be provided for students who do not bring their own. We will engage in a number of safe, competitive athletic tournaments and contests throughout the week with an emphasis on instruction, fitness goals and sportsmanship. The sessions for older campers (July 7-11 and July 14-18) will include one chaperoned trip to Emerald Pointe Waterpark with a later pick-up. The instructor, Jason McEnaney, has been a fourth and sixth grade teacher, head basketball coach, baseball coach and football coach at Summit School for the past ten years. Mr. McEnaney is planning for smaller groups this year, so sign up soon.Extreme Eclectic Experience FULL
July 28- August 1, Rising 5th, 6th & 7th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $240
Does your child long for the action-packed, fun-filled days of his or her early childhood in Summit’s Eclectic Experience camp? We are delighted to reintroduce the Eclectic Experience to our older campers this summer! We will have an animal scavenger hunt day at the NC Zoo, a day of hands-on math/science experiments (veggie mobiles and soap box drag racing), a visit to a local art museum, poetry writing, and birdhouse construction! Extreme leader Jason McEnaney is a sixth grade English teacher at Summit. He is a man of wildly eclectic interests ranging from autograph collecting to writing haiku about sports. He has taught at Summit for 10 years.Pixel Perfect
June 23-27, Rising 7th, 8th & 9th Graders
July 7-11, Rising 5th, 6th & 7th Graders FULL
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $210
This is the perfect class for students interested in digital photography. Students will learn what makes a photograph interesting, how to take the image from the camera to the computer and how to manipulate it in Adobe Photoshop. Bring your own digital camera or use one of ours. Martin Tucker, Summit School photography teacher, has been a professional photojournalist for 18 years. His digital photography has been published in the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, People Magazine and Southern California Magazine.LEGO Extravaganza
July 14-18, Rising 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Graders
July 28-August 1, Rising 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Graders FULL
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $210
Building, building and more building! Dive into the world of LEGOs. Build LEGO projects from step-by-step instructions or from your imagination. Students can choose from over 15 projects. There’s no end to the fun (and the possibilities). Here’s what Larry Page, cofounder of Google says about LEGOs, "I attribute a great deal of my understanding and ability with mechanical devices to LEGO and similar construction toys." Instructor Kathy Culp is a computer specialist at Summit School and wants to be remembered when her campers become famous. Students will host an open house on the last day of camp.Robotics 2008
Session 1: June 23-27, Rising 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th Graders FULL
Session 2: July 7-11, Rising 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Graders
Session 3: July 14-18, Rising 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th Graders, Now open to Rising 3rd Graders!
Session 4: July 21-25, Rising 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders FULL
Session 5: July 28- August 1, Rising 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders FULL
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $225
Our wildly popular robotics camp will explore LEGO Mindstorm NXT—the newest mindstorm system in Summit’s supersized Robolab! Small groups of Robocampers will build autonomous and non-autonomous robots from kits and from scratch that will perform a variety of tasks. These challenges include picking up objects, navigating a maze and competing in the ultimate robot duel: SumoBots. Campers will work with industrial servomotors, programmable logic controllers, optical sensors, and cameras. Summit technology specialist Chris Culp will direct this camp. He has been interested in electronics and robotics since childhood when his father disassembled a can opener and removed the motor so he could use it with his erector set. Summit staff also teaching robotics includes Josh Perry (lead teacher June 23-27).Computer Music Camp FULL
July 21-25, Rising 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost: $200
Have you ever wanted to record your own CD? Campers will compose music on the computer using Apple’s GarageBand software and learn the basics of song structure. At the end of the camp everyone will burn a CD of his or her own songs to play anywhere. Students are welcome to bring in their electric guitars and basses. Summit technology specialist Josh Perry is a North Carolina School of the Arts alum and has played in bands based in Winston-Salem and Brooklyn, NY.Filmmaking Camp
July 28-August 1, Rising 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost: $200
There is more to making movies than meets the eye. Campers will write, shoot, direct, and edit short films using digital video cameras and Apple video-editing software. Summit School will become the setting for some fascinating productions. Campers will also have the opportunity to perform in each other’s projects. Filmmaking is not just for college students and adults anymore! The instructor for this camp has reels of experience and expertise. Josh Perry is a computer specialist at Summit and this will be his fourth summer teaching this camp.Styles, Strategies and You-topia CANCELED
Afternoons will be reserved for creating your own Utopia by applying your learning style and effective-for-you strategies. We'll use the book Treasure Island and the movie version of Swiss Family Robinson for background. Having taught reading, English, speech and drama for thirty-six years, instructor Trish McRae has years of experience helping students and adults understand the ways they learn. She currently coordinates services for older students with learning differences and teaches study skills at Summit.
July 21-25, Rising 6th & 7th Graders
Time: 9:00 a.m.-- 2:00 p.m. Cost: $200
What’s your learning style? What are your passions? Campers will start their days taking inventory their learning preferences and then graphing them. By discovering the ways that they prefer to learn, campers can better advocate for themselves. Understanding your learning style allows you to make the most of your education and reduce the time and energy you spend on unproductive strategies. Participants will be introduced to strategies for reading and comprehending narrative and expository texts, paraphrasing, note taking, outlining, and test taking. The notebook that a student creates during the week will be his/hers to take home for use during the upcoming academic year.