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WT Summer Camp 2022 Young Learners & Explorers
WT Summer Camp 2022
Young Learners and Explorers Weeks and Locations
June 13-17: WT Summer Camp at The Kingsley Association
Grade: 2,3,4,5,6
June 13-17: WT Summer Camp at WT's Shadyside Campus
Grade: K,1,2
June 20-24: WT Summer Camp at WT's Shadyside Campus
Age 3-Grade 5
June 27-July1: WT Summer Camp at WT's Shadyside Campus
Age 3-Grade 5
June 27-July1: WT Summer Camp at Allegheny RiverTrail Park
Grade: 2,3,4,5,6
July 11-15: WT Summer Camp at WT's Shadyside Campus
Age 3-Grade 5
July 11-15: WT Summer Camp at Allegheny RiverTrail Park
Grade: 2,3,4,5,6
July 18-22: WT Summer Camp at WT's Shadyside Campus
Age 3-Grade 5
July 18-22: WT Summer Camp at Allegheny RiverTrail Park
Grade: 2,3,4,5,6
July 25-29: WT Summer Camp at WT's Shadyside Campus
Age 3-Grade 5
July 25-29: WT Summer Camp at Allegheny RiverTrail Park
Grade: 2,3,4,5,6
August 1-5: WT Summer Camp at The Kingsley Association
Grade: K,1,2,3,4,5
Welcome to Winchester Thurston’s Summer Camp 2022! We offer camps and programs for children entering preschool (three years old) through grade 6. Half and Full Day Programs Available: Campers in grades PK-2 will attend ½ programs 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00. All campers are encouraged to spend the full day with us with lunch/recess care provided in-between. Campers in grades 3-5 will attend full-day camp sessions 9:00-4:00 Mid-morning and afternoon snacks will be provided at no extra charge. Need an early morning solution? Families can drop off campers as early as 7:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Don’t want to stop the fun? Extend the day from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. with after- camp care. Pre-registration is required. Tuition: Half-day program: $195 per week. Two half-day programs with ½ day discount applied $370 per week. Full-day program: $375 per week. Cancellation Policy: All summer camp offerings are subject to minimum and maximum enrollment. In the event of a cancellation, Winchester Thurston will attempt to notify families in advance and refund the entire course fee. If a camper must cancel and cancellation is received 21 days before the class start date, you will receive a full refund (less a $25 non-refundable registration fee). If cancellation is received less than 21 days, but at least 14 days before the camp start date, you will receive a 50% refund of the camp cost. There is no refund for cancellation received less than fourteen days before the camp start date. Refunds issued will be in the form of an initial payment method (credit card or check.) Change policy: We understand that family schedules can be complex and that sometimes changes need to be made to an original plan. We will gladly support families with schedule changes for a fee of $25 per change.
June 13-17 9:00 am-4:00pm
Gateway to Summer 2022
Grades K-2 @ Winchester Thurston School
Campers in Grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are invited to join us at the beautiful Kingsley
Association for our Gateway to Summer Week!
What better way to welcome the summer season than splashing, playing, and creating
with friends new and old! Each day campers will meet at WT City Campus and be
transported to and from the Kingsley Association.
Campers will be divided into small groups based on age, and our
Gateway to days will be filled with activities that celebrate the amazing active
Summer @ spaces at the Kingsley Center in East Liberty.
Kingsley
Association swimming in the pool (instruction and 1:1 supervision will be
provided for campers who need extra support)
Emily Onorato,
Being active in the gymnasium with Hidden Gyms
Hidden Gyms,
Jeannie Kirk, & WT and learning new and exciting skills!
Faculty
Campers will spend lunchtime in a nearby park where we will enjoy
9:00-4:00
daily picnics and outdoor games. These days are full of walking,
Age: 2,3,4,5 running, swimming and lots of action! The start to the summer
season at WT has never looked so good!
June 13-17 9:00 am-4:00pm
Gateway to Summer 2022
Grades K-2 @ Winchester Thurston School
Campers in grades K, 1, 2 are invited to join us at WT Campus for our Gateway to
Summer Week! Campers can pick from 3 unique full-day programs to kick-start their
summer! These full-day programs will happen at WT!
Once Upon a slime… I mean time, there was an amazing summer camp
program with Ms. Blaney…a program where we share stories and create
Once Upon a new inquiry-based adventures every day of the week! This program
Slime explores amazing hands-on science and literature connections with young
Kimberly Blaney learners based on Steve Spangler Science. Each session will start with a
9:00-4:00 short, interactive story leading to a fun, exploratory (and sometimes
messy!) science experiment. Join us as we listen, create, explore, build,
Grade: K,1,2
and investigate!
So, “what is a machine?” Is it as complex as a robot or as simple as a
ladder? This week, engineers will explore this question as they tinker and
Monster Machine create with monsters on their minds. These scientists will learn how to
Maker make simple circuits, sketch, and design their original monster machine to
Callie Gropp display for the whole camp to admire. They will use reusable materials,
9:00-4:00 motors, and more as they work together and as a team through trial and
error to see how inventive they can be with their new circuit knowledge.
Grade: K,1,2
Grab your goggles, your lab coats, and your senses and get ready to get
Incredible Edible sticky as we build, taste, bake and ask ourselves, can something as
Science delicious as dessert really be science? This week young scientists will
break the first rule of the science lab as they are encouraged to taste their
Chelsea Cannata
experiments while hypothesizing the outcomes. Is it possible to make a
9:00-4:00
cookie float? Can we use the sun to make a delicious s’ more? What does
Grade: K,1,2 it take to turn something from a liquid to a solid?
June 20-24 9:00 am-12:00
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and invited for
our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
Calling all Teddy Bears this week as we offer ½ day programs for our
newest campers! Join us for a week of magical discovery of the gnomes
Teddy Bear Camp: and fairies who live at WT Summer Camp! This week of fantastical
Fairy & Gnome exploration will include gnome and fairytales, games, dramatic play, and
Maggie Horton maybe even some fairy and gnome sightings. Your little bears will be so
9:00-12:00 busy enjoying water play, games, stories, songs, and crafts that there will
be no time to hibernate! Campers will also have the chance to create their
Age: 3,PK
own special bear that we hope will be a lifelong friend and memory of WT
Summer Camp 2022!
Have you ever read a book like Ada Twist, Scientist, or Six Dots: A Story
Summer STEAM of Young Louis Braille and immediately wanted to create something
Rebecca Iezzi inspired by the book? If so, you’ve found the right spot! Campers will
enjoy STEM-themed books and use their engineering minds to create their
9:00-12:00 own masterpieces. Think necklaces of binary code, LEGO skyscrapers,
puzzles, pom pom theme parks, and more! Each day will be filled with
Grade: PK, K
engineering challenges and lots of crafts. There will be time to explore,
create, and share all of our ideas!
Calling all explorers: this camp experience was created for YOU! Each day
we will pack up our camp packs and explore the wilds of WT! Our games,
Happy Camper Jr. activities, projects, crafts, and challenges will all take a turn to the “wild
Rhianna Vignoloni side” as we become forest animals while exploring our native habitat.
Campers will take a “day camping trip” and will make treats that will satisfy
9:00-12:00 their explorer appetites. Lots of learning and investigating will take place
as campers experience and embrace the adventure, sights, and sounds of
Grade: PK, K
the animals that live in our very own backyards (and playgrounds!).
Calling all SUPER campers! This camp will be filled with incredible stories,
Superhero games, challenges, puzzles, and adventures linked to superheroes!
Academy Heroes-in-training will undergo challenges to strengthen their mind and
body as they discover their own powers! The results will be put to the test
Kira Senedak
as they work to keep WT Summer Camp safe from dangers, and “villains”
9:00-12:00
Superheros will learn to think like a hero and discover that bad ideas do
Grade: PK, K not always mean bad people! Come learn and grow with us during this
super week!
June 20-24 9:00 am-12:00
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and are
invited for our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
Art Under the Sea Artists get ready to dive into one fantastic camp! Campers will create sea-
inspired crafts from fishy fun to their own ocean dioramas and so much
Lorraine Free more. We will study seashells, habitats, waves, and sea creatures as we
9:00-12:00 use color, texture, and multimedia materials to create our own under the
sea world with WT artist extraordinaire Lorianne Free. It is O-fish-al this
Grade: K,1,2 camp is going to be a blast!
Explorers: this camp experience was created for YOU! Each day we will
Happy Camper pack up our camp packs and explore the wilds of WT! Our games,
Roberta activities, projects, crafts, and challenges will all take a turn for the “wild
Schwarzbach side” as we become forest animals while exploring our habitat. We will
9:00-12:00 take a day “camping trip” and will make treats that will satisfy our explorer
Grade: 1,2 appetites. Lots of learning and investigating will take place as we
experience and embrace the adventure, sights, and sounds of the animals
that live in our own backyards (and playgrounds!).
Calling All American Girl fans: This is a camp that has been created just
for you! Together we will travel back in time to the 1760s as we explore the
American Girl: land we would later call America. Through the eyes of Kaya of the Nez
Kaya Perce tribe, we will gain a better understanding for the world we live in.
Elizabeth Lamitina Each day, we will explore different stories, games, activities, and projects
9:00-12:00 that help us take a peek into the world of this adventurous young girl. We
Grade: 1,2 will also focus on our individual, special talents and gifts, and we will get
crafty and creative…just like Kaya!
LEGO Friends! Each day campers will conquer the daily challenge,
LEGO Friends uncover new LEGO trivia, and work together to build a collaborative
Alaina Loman community. We will see where our imaginations can take us as we build
hospitals, our own zoo, redesign and rethink our homes, create ice cream
9:00-12:00 shops, and more. Campers will move beyond traditional LEGO building
Grade: 1,2 and find new ways to interact with our favorite classic toy. Each camper
will receive their own LEGO friends collection and Lego camp gift box!
June 20-24 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and are
invited for our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
Journey this week to pixie hollow to join your fairy friends as we create an
A Fairy Fun Time array of fanciful fairy delights. Each day, we will begin our magical journey
as we walk to look for mystical dwellings and treasures to use for our
Taylor Wainwright projects. We will spend the rest of our days reading stories, crafting our
1:00-4:00 own miniature dwellings, building furniture, designing fairy wings and
gnome hats, bower crowns, wands, fairy calling charms, and delving into
Grade: PK, K the magical world of fairies. Campers will be enchanted by the magic of
this camp
Pajama Heroes We don’t have to wait for nightfall to enjoy the expeditions of Gekko,
Owlette, and Catboy! Join your favorite masked heroes as we join their
Rhianna Vignoloni ranks in our super adventures this week as we keep camp safe from
1:00-4:00 Romeo! Campers will discover their unique super identity as they are
granted power through the magic WT Summer Camp crystal. What do you
Grade: PK, K think your superpower be this week?
Bugs and
Come see what all the buzz is about! Get out your magnifying glass this
Butterflies Art
week as young artists focus on the fine details of BUGS. The beautiful to
Studio
the creepy-crawly world of insects! Campers will learn color mixing
Lorraine Free techniques, combine shapes, and explore the importance of texture as
1:00-4:00 they create unique art projects that you will cherish for years to come.
Grade: PK, K
Take the Stage! This introductory drama camp is designed for campers to
Curtain Call explore the most basic elements of acting and creative expression.
Vanessa Reseland Students will develop age-appropriate acting and social skills through
simple theater games, puppetry, story acting, speech/diction exercises,
1:00-4:00 music, and stage movement. This week will feature hands-on activities that
Grade: K, 1,2 focus on stories new and old using their imagination as a twist. There is
lots of room for drama in this camp program!June 20-24 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and are
invited for our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
ALL ABOARD the STEAM Train! Passengers, join us for a week of
Full STEAM Ahead experimenting, creating, and having fun while doing STEAM activities.
Throughout this program, campers will do hands-on science experiments,
Rebecca Iezzi be exposed to different forms of technology, develop critical thinking skills
1:00-4:00 through engineering projects, and refine math skills through engaging
activities. All learning activities will be used to develop self-confidence and
Grade: 1,2 a unique perspective when working with STEAM projects.
MAKE a Difference Little actions have big impacts. Kind campers will focus on all the ways we
can have a positive impact on the world starting with ourselves! We will
Kira Senedak work on harnessing our skills to become ninjas of niceness and heroes of
1:00-4:00 happiness as we spread random acts of kindness all over WT Summer
Camp, throughout our own communities and beyond. We will talk about
Grade: 1,2 different kinds of feelings we can have, how to embrace and handle them
as we craft for friends, family, and future friends!
Together we will take a trip back to the 1930s with Kit Kittredge and
American Girl: Kit explore her life as an independent, spunky, and strong American Girl
growing up during the Great Depression. Campers will discover Kit’s
Shannon history through some of her favorite activities like dancing, writing,
Gallagher adventure and learning how to be resourceful. Each day will be full of
1:00-4:00 different stories, games and projects that are linked to Kit’s life. As we
engage in her world, campers will find their individual, special talents and
Grade: 1,2 gifts, as courageous leaders and friends – Just like Kit!June 20-24 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m
Full-day programs for grades 3-5
BURGHventures This is going to be one wild ride! Join Ms. Blaney & Mrs. Brownold for a
week of adventures in our favorite city. Campers will explore all the city
Kimberly Blaney &
has to offer, from farms to Fun Fest. We will tour parks and movie theaters,
Zann Brownold
create and cook, discover and explore parts of Pittsburgh we didn’t know
9:00-4:00
were there! This is sure to be a memorable week full of activities, fun facts,
Grade: 3,4,5 adventures, and lots of laughs.
Stranded in the woods with no water or food? Not to worry, this week, we
will get a chance to connect with ourselves and look at the world with a
Every Day is an new lens as we hone our survival skills. Our time will be filled with
Adventure neighborhood explorations, learning how to construct a fort, pitch a tent,
Elisa Belfiore identify poisonous plants, inspect the clouds, and navigate by the sun and
9:00-4:00 stars (and maps). Campers will record their findings as they become
Grade: 3,4,5 explorers of the world with their explorer kit that will be used for many
adventures for years to come. This is one week you don’t want to miss!
Beading, braiding, knotting, stamping, and MORE! This week, campers will
BEADazzle have a chance to work on their fine motor skills and explore the art of
making necklaces, rings, keychains, friendship bracelets, and other
Elizabeth
beaded magic. Some we will keep forever, and others we will hold as
Friedman
memories as we feel the joy in gifting our handmade pieces. We will create
9:00-4:00 one-of-a-kind jewelry boxes to store our unique creations this week. This
Grade: 3,4,5 class is for you if you enjoy making, wearing, or sharing jewelry!
So, “what is a machine?” Is it as complex as a robot or as simple as a
ladder? This week, engineers will explore this question as they tinker and
Monster Machine
create with monsters on their minds. These scientists will learn how to
Maker
make simple circuits, sketch, and design their original monster machine to
Callie Gropp
display for the whole camp to admire. They will use reusable materials,
9:00-4:00
motors, and more as they work together and as a team through trial and
Grade: 3,4,5 error to see how inventive they can be with their new circuit knowledge.June 20-24 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m
Full-day programs for grades 3-5
Are you ready to ROCK? Aspiring songwriters and musicians will rock out
(on our Ukuleles) as we learn the basic chords, strumming techniques, and
how to read music! Rockstar's will spend the rest of the day learning steps
and strategies on how to write a song. We will experiment with different
Camp ROCKstar
genres and songs and share our favorites with fellow campers. This week
Billie Sue Bracken will be all about using the the power of our words to inspire and entertain
9:00-4:00 one another. This camp is not all work – we will also play! We will
challenge one another to create new lyrics that fit within popular existing
Grade: 3,4,5 songs that we all know and love. Campers will also write lyrics that
celebrate the sights, sounds, and fabulous mood of summer. If you love
this camp check out the partner camp the following to make a music video
to go along with your new song!
Let your imagination set sail as we go back to B.C.and explore the world of
Meet The Greeks ancient Greeks and mythology. Curious campers, join us as detectives and
sort through clues about Greek mythology, the Olympic games, Greek
Mary Arcuri warfare, and the day-to-day life of the Grecian people. Campers will spend
9:00-4:00 time creating art projects linked to the Trojan horse, Greek pottery, and
find out what happens to a hero who doesn’t listen to an oracle. Don’t miss
Grade: 3,4,5 this classic opportunity to bring the past to life.
Welcome to WT Summer Camp of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Witches and
Bearthistle School wizards of all experience levels are welcome, even squibs! After collecting
of Witchcraft and their wands and supplies from Diagon Alley and being sorted into houses,
Wizardry students will begin their magical education covering all of the Ministry-
approved essential classes. Students will also use theories of muggle
Crystal Gonzales
science to perform wizard magic. Campers will learn about electrical
& Borck Perkins
magnetic forces, circuitry, chemistry, and more as they mix potions and
9:00-4:00 send secret messages, add notes to their spellbooks like the half-blood
Grade: 3,4,5 prince, explore the world of magical creatures try their hand at quidditch,
and celebrate all things Hogwarts!June 27-July 1 9:00 am-12:00
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and invited for
our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
Calling all Teddy Bears this week as we offer ½ day programs for our
newest campers! This week of Teddy Bear Camp will take us on a safari!
Teddy Bear Camp: Teddy bear campers will explore and learn about and visit lots of different
Zoofari animals. We will take time to play in the outdoors and to celebrate all the
Alaina Loman amazing creatures on Earth – great and small. Warning: Campers will be
9:00-12:00 so busy enjoying water play, games, stories, songs, and crafts that there
will be no time for your little bear to hibernate. Campers will also enjoy the
Age: 3,PK
chance to create their own special bear that we hope will be a life-long
friend!
Storybook This program is designed to bring the magic of your child's favorite stories
Adventure to life through movement, acting, story, and song! Our days will begin with
Vanessa Reseland improv warm-ups and jump right into our daily story. At the start of each
class, students will gather to listen to the featured story and will learn to
9:00-12:00
interpret the story using props, acting, movement, and more. This week
Grade: PK, K will be full of silly and serious fun, crafting, acting, and friendship as we
reimagine and replay our favorite tales.
Pirate Party Arghhh Matey! Campers will embark on a high-seas adventure as we time
travel back to the day of deserted islands, hidden treasures, secret maps,
Maggie Horton and merciless pirates! Your pirates will put their storytelling skills to the test
9:00-12:00 as they use them to brave the stormy seas and hunt for treasure. Will our
campers be successful in their quest to find the buried treasure, or will we
Grade: PK, K be forced to walk the plank at the end of our week together?
Once Upon a slime… I mean time, there was an amazing summer camp
Once Upon a program with Ms. Blaney…a program where we share stories and create
Slime new inquiry-based adventures every day of the week! This program
explores amazing hands-on science and literature connections with young
Kimberly Blaney
learners based on Steve Spangler Science. Each session will start with a
9:00-12:00
short, interactive story leading to a fun, exploratory (and sometimes
Grade: K,1,2 messy!) science experiment. Join us as we listen, create, explore, build,
and investigate! Campers are encouraged to make this a full-day
experience and register for the PM program!June 27-July 1 9:00 am-12:00
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and are
invited for our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
Beading, braiding, knotting, stamping and MORE! This week, campers will
BEADazzle Jr have a chance to work on their fine motor skills and explore the art of
Elizabeth making necklaces, rings, keychains, friendship bracelets, and other
Friedman beaded magic. Some we will keep forever and others we will hold as
9:00-12:00 memories as we feel the joy in gifting our handmade pieces. We will create
Grade: 1,2 one-of-a-kind jewelry boxes to store our unique creations from this week. If
you enjoy making, wearing, or sharing jewelry, this class is for you!
Just for Kicks Calling all active young athletes to WT Summer Camp! Have a blast this
Pav Gaydos week with coach Pav as you learn all about sports, teamwork, and having
fun. Each day we will focus on a new sport, physical conditioning, health
9:00-12:00 and nutrition, and keeping our whole selves healthy. Campers should bring
Grade: 1,2 a water bottle and wear clothing that can get muddy, stained, and
drenched with sweat. Game on!
Curious about your own super powers? Can you leap over tall buildings
Superheroes like a grasshopper? Do you have the seeing capability of an owl? Let your
ASSEMBLE inner superhero out! Join your fellow Assemblers to creatively explore
biometrics as you harness the superpowers that already exist in nature.
ASSEMBLE
Design, prototype, and make your own costumes and gadgets! Use your
9:00-12:00
superpowers of STEAM to tell your story! Your secret identity is safe with
Grade: 1,2 us!June 27-July 1 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and are
invited for our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
Fairytale Fun This is one magical camp! Each day we will host our favorite at camp! We
Shannon will explore classic fairytales with new twists, listen to stories, enjoy songs,
Gallagher games, crafts, and activities all linked to celebrating the magic in each and
1:00-4:00 every one of us. Our camp experience will culminate with a very fancy tea
Grade: PK, K party! Fancy dress is welcome daily
Dino Dig! Why can you never tell if there is a Pterodactyl in your bathroom? …
Because their P is silent! Get ready to laugh, learn and explore as we take
Rhianna Vignoloni a ride back in time to prehistoric times. This week young paleontologists
1:00-4:00 will put on their protective goggles and dig for bones, learn about dinosaur
habitats, and uncover mysteries of history. Campers will learn about the
Grade: PK, K prehistoric world and dinosaurs through crafts, games, stories, and daily
dino activities.
Take some time this summer to learn more about your SELF! This week,
campers will get a chance to explore their identity in a whole new way!
Campers will learn about windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors as they
Express Yourself learn new ways to understand their own identity and the identity of their
Vanessa Reseland friends, families, and community! Through books, crafting, collage,
storytelling, and other mediums we will dive into projects that lead to self-
1:00-4:00 discovery and observation. Using unique found and new materials
campers will express themselves and think about how they can make the
Grade: PK, K
world a better place by celebrating our differences! Campers will end the
week with a portfolio full of beautiful portraits, amazing creations, and
memories to last a lifetime
Campers are encouraged to join us for the full day and register for the AM
program as well! Once Upon a slime… I mean time, there was an amazing
Once Upon a summer camp program with Ms. Blaney…a program where we share
Slime stories and create new inquiry-based adventures every day of the week!
Kimberly Blaney Based on Steve Spangler Science, this program explores amazing hands-
1:00-4:00 on science and literature connections with young learners. Each session
Grade: K, 1,2 will start with a short, interactive story that leads into a fun, exploratory
(and sometimes messy!) science experiment. Join us as we listen, create,
explore, build, and investigate!June 27-July 1 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and are
invited for our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
Designers, this is the camp for YOU! This week we will create, design, and
DIY Designer discover the DIY projects of your dreams. Each day will begin with a
different theme where campers can create multiple projects and work
Elizabeth
together to form new and exciting ideas and inspiration. We will design our
Friedman
own outfits all the way down to personalized shoes! Best of all, campers
1:00-4:00
will have the chance to put their favorite items on display to inspire other
Grade: 1,2 WT Summer Campers to become designers as well!
Recess All Day It may be summertime but that doesn’t mean you still can’t enjoy the most
active part of the school day… RECESS! Get your sweatbands ready for
Pav Gaydos this epic week of high-action fun. Active campers will play dodgeball, tag,
1:00-4:00 hopscotch, SPUD, four square, and other break-time classics. Campers
will learn the rules of each game, how to play as a team, and how to be
Grade: 1,2 respectful spectators for their fellow players.
The future starts with YOU! Afrofuturism is a cultural aesthetic that
Afrofuturism combines the principles of science, art, technology, and history to explore
ASSEMBLE the developing intersection of the African Diaspora. From culture to the
future, explore the possibilities of a world that looks just like YOU. Learn
1:00-4:00 about other Afrofuturists in the process! Bring your vision to life and
Grade: 1,2 communicate them through art, movies, comics, and more.June 27- July 1 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m
Full-day programs for grades 3-5
The world needs more… laughter, love, listening, action, reflection, pizza?
The World Needs We will ask ourselves, fellow campers, and community members that
More... simple question as we work to create our very own WT Summer Camp
Liana Maneese podcast. This week the amazing Liana Maneese will teach campers how to
9:00-4:00 have a successful interview, learn the technical skills it takes to create a
Grade: 3,4,5 podcast, share recording tips and tricks, and more during this exciting and
inspiring camp. We can’t wait to hear from YOU!
This is one SWEET camp experience! Bakers will work each day on new
baking and decorating techniques with plenty of time to practice and
Cupcake perfect our newly-acquired skills. Our week will be filled with cupcakes,
Creations Icing artists will work on decorating techniques with freehand as well as
Theresa Evans- fondant, and design! All campers will leave this sweet week together with
Wooten new skills, new friendships, and a recipe memory book full of recipes and
9:00-4:00 photos from our time together. Not to worry…we will decorate, create, and
Grade: 3,4,5 package our special treats to share with friends and family. Don’t miss out
on this chance to embrace the sweet life!
Lights, camera, action, songs! Let’s get musical! Songwriters and video
Lights, Camera, designers unite for this awesome camp! Whether it is your love for
Action: Music songwriting, your passion for being on screen, or behind the scenes you
Video Design can do it all during this week of musical fun! Campers will work on
songwriting, storyboarding, directing, acting, staging, filming, and editing a
BIllie Sue Bracken
variety of projects. We will primarily be learning and using iMovie software
9:00-4:00
for easy edits and clips of our footage. At the end of the week, we will add
Grade: 3,4,5 our videos to a private YouTube channel for families to access and watch
again and again!
Global artists will explore art, storytelling, craft, and culture during this
week of art and “travel” around the world with Miss. Cassidy! Art comes in
so many forms this week we will have the opportunity to explore many
Arts Around the
mediums through movement, music, crafting, writing, and storytelling. We
World
will travel to Russia and look at ballet, weave Mexican yarn Paintings,
Miss Cassidy
become absorbed in Greek Myths, perform Japanese Puppet Theatre,
Creates
learn from Anasi telling West African folk tales, learn peace with Asian
9:00-4:00
mandalas, and much more. Your international artist will create quite a
Grade: 3,4,5 portfolio of work to share with family and friends at the end of this
weeklong artistic adventure!June 27- July 1 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m
Full-day programs for grades 3-5
Calling all sports lovers and video gamers, this camp was made just for
Gamerz: Design & you! We have spent so much of the past year on our screens so this week
Play we are going to shake things up. Our days will be filled with kicking,
dribbling, tossing, catching, and running on and off the screen. Campers
Rebecca Iezzi
will spend part of the day learning to code in a virtual game world and the
9:00-4:00
other part of the day they will be playing games IRL. Who better to lead the
Grade: 3,4,5 way than computer science teacher and Coach Iezzi?
Welcome to WT Summer Camp of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Witches and
wizards of all experience levels are welcome, even squibs! After collecting
Bearthistle School their wands and supplies from Diagon Alley and being sorted into houses,
of Witchcraft and students will begin their magical education covering all of the Ministry-
Wizardry approved essential classes. Students will also use theories of muggle
Crystal Gonzales science to perform wizard magic. Campers will learn about electrical
& Brock Perkins magnetic forces, circuitry, chemistry, and more as they mix potions and
9:00-4:00 send secret messages, add notes to their spellbooks like the half-blood
Grade: 3,4,5 prince, explore the world of magical creatures, try their hand at quidditch,
and celebrate all things Hogwarts!
Cardboard Inspired by fashion mastermind Iris VanHerpen this camp will challenge
Cotoure makers to create wearable fashion items out of unconventional materials,
Amrit Morre like cardboard and paper mache! Creative campers will spend their time
designing, creating, and learning to add electronic elements to their
9:00-4:00 couture ensembles for some epic flair. On Friday campers will strut their
Grade: 4,5 stuff on our recycled runway!June 27- July 1 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m
Full-day programs for grades 2-5
@ Aspinwall RiverTrail Park
It’s time to get outdoors! This summer we are delighted to partner again
with Aspinwall RiverTrail Park an inspiring space where WT Summer
Campers will explore, learn, and grow outdoors while forming new
Adventures @ friendships and strengthening old! Campers will be assigned to age-
Aspinwall appropriate groups and will rotate with this group and their counselors
RiverTrail Park: throughout the park for the entire week! Each week will be linked to a
BUILD theme that encourages campers to BUILD together, DREAM big, MAKE a
TOGETHER difference, and ENGAGE with the elements. Our themes will be enhanced
by visits from community members who will share their talents and
Greg Hess,
passions with us.
Lorraine Free,
Summer camp at ARP brings people together, and what better way to do
Emily Onorato,
that than to kick off the summer with a camp focused on teamwork.
and WT Summer
Throughout the week, each group will develop their communication skills
Camp Faculty
and practice cooperation as they compete in a fun, engaging, and
9:00-4:00 sometimes wacky games and challenges. As they do, they’ll also be
Grades: 2,3,4,5,6 engineering their own obstacles to include in the grand finale event, a
collaborative race that will draw on everyone’s strengths!July 11-15 9:00 am-12:00
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and invited for
our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
This week of Teddy Bear Camp will explore COLOR. We will take time to
Teddy Bear Camp: play in the outdoors and to explore all of the amazing summer colors in
Colors plants, people, animals, and our environment! These Teddy bears will be
Rhianna Vignolini so busy enjoying water play, games, stories, sand play, songs, and crafts
9:00-12:00 that there will be no time for your little bear to hibernate! Campers will also
enjoy the chance to create their own color bear that we hope will be a life-
Age: 3,PK
long friend to help them remember their time at colors camp!
This week we will dive deep into the amazing questionnaire series as we
The Camp spend our days with Ada, Iggy, Rosie, Sofia, and Aaron. Campers will
Questioneers learn to ask (even more) questions and discover new ways to see the
Kira Senedak world as we are inspired by Ada’s science, Iggys’s architect dreams,
Rosie’s revelations, and Sofia’s ability to make a difference, and Aaron’s
9:00-12:00
storytelling. Campers will leave this week with new confidence and the
Grade: PK, K ability to celebrate our wonderful differences!
Twinkle Toes We like to move it, move it we like to move it, move it! Calling all campers
who love dancing, sing-alongs, crafty and creative play. Join Miss. H for a
Kassandra
week of singing, movement, instrument making, and fun-filled crafts!
Humberson
Campers will experience rhythm writing, music notation, as well as
9:00-12:00
introductory dance terms with the help of their favorite hits, books, and
Grade: PK, K hands-on activities!
Grab your goggles, your lab coats, and your senses and get ready to get
Incredible Edible sticky as we build, taste, bake and ask ourselves, can something as
Science delicious as dessert really be science? This week young scientists will
Chelsea Cannata break the first rule of the science lab as they are encouraged to taste their
experiments while hypothesizing the outcomes. Is it possible to make a
9:00-12:00
cookie float? Can we use the sun to make a delicious s’ more? What does
Grade: PK, K it take to turn something from a liquid to a solid?July 11-15 9:00 am-12:00
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and are
invited for our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
Fairies, witches, goblins, wizards… they all have one thing in common,
Mindful Magic they love to make potions! We all knew this already but did you also know
Billie Sue Bracken they LOVE to relax? This week join us for some mindful magic as we
harness the power of our favorite fantastical pals and enter a new realm of
9:00-12:00 peacefulness. We will toss our pixie dust into the cauldron full of
Grade: K,1,2 concoctions that bubble, shimmer, and soothe.
Do you love digging in the dirt? Hunting for bugs? Making mud pies? This
Down in the Dirt is the camp for you! This nature immersion camp is designed to foster
physical, emotional, and mental balance through an authentic connection
Taylor Wainwright with the natural world. Young naturalists will make observations as they
9:00-12:00 grow sprouts, explore soil, wiggle with worms, learn about decomposition,
mushrooms and have an all around dirty and fun day! Bring your wellies
Grade: 1,2 and your raincoat if it looks like the weather will be wet. We also ask that
campers bring an extra set of clothes – just in case!
GaGa for Games Attention sports enthusiasts! Are you tired of playing the same old games?
Join Coach Andi and take things to the next level during this week of WT
Andrea Lyndon Summer Camp. Campers will use skill and strategy to compete in both
9:00-12:00 team and individual challenges. Some games will include capture the flag,
variations of dodgeball, obstacle courses, and everyone’s favorite…
Grade: 1,2 GAGA.
WHO WAS, Roberto Clemente, Muhammad Ali, who are Venus and
Serena Williams, Pele, or Jakie Chan? Did you know that there are over
Who Was: Famous 250 “Who Was” titles published? This week we are going to crack open
Athletes some of our favorite who was books all about athletes! Campers will work
Shannon each day learning about historical athletes, their lives on and off the field,
Gallagher their impact on history, and some facts that changed the course of history!
9:00-12:00 We will spend the week creating crafts, playing games, and inspired by
Grade: 1,2 these hardworking players and working to create their own "Who Was"
book about themselves!July 11-15 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and are
invited for our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
Grab your luggage and passport and join us for an exciting journey around
Passport to FUN! the world. Each day we will explore a country from one of the seven
continents. We will “travel” to each country to learn the geography, history,
Kira Senedak and culture of its people. Campers will create art, sample food, speak the
1:00-4:00 language, make crafts, and learn dances and games, and more. This
camp gives new meaning to the term “globetrotter!” Bonus: No extra fee
Grade: PK, K for first-class travel!
Sports-a-Palooza Campers get ready to break a sweat! Athletes will compete in individual
and team events, facing a diverse range of athletic and problem-solving
Andrea Lyndon challenges. Each day we will focus on physical conditioning and a new
1:00-4:00 sport. This highly physical afternoon will guarantee that your camper
sleeps well each night. Campers should bring a water bottle and wear
Grade: PK, K clothing that can get muddy, stained, and drenched with sweat. Game on!
Journey this week to pixie hollow to join your fairy friends as we create an
A Fairy Fun Time array of fanciful fairy delights. We will begin this magical journey each day
as we enjoy walks to look for mystical dwellings and treasures to use for
Taylor Wainwright our projects. We will spend the rest of our days reading stories, crafting
1:00-4:00 our own miniature dwellings, building furniture, designing your own fairy
wings and gnome hats, bower crowns, wands, fairy calling charms, and
Grade: PK, K delving into the magical world of fairies. Campers will be enchanted by the
magic of this camp.
Storybook This program is designed to bring the magic of your child's favorite stories
Adventure to life through movement, acting, story, and song! Our days will begin with
improv warm-ups and jump right into our daily story. At the start of each
Vanessa Reseland class, students will gather to listen to the featured story and will learn to
1:00-4:00 interpret the story using props, acting, movement, and more. This week
will be full of silly and serious fun, crafting, acting, and friendship as we
Grade: PK, K, 1 reimagine and replay our favorite tales.July 11-15 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and are
invited for our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
LEGO LOVERS UNITE! This week we are going to take our love of LEGO
Master Builder to the next level. Each day will come with a new challenge based on
Lab different themes. We will see where our imaginations can take us as we
Rhianna Vignolini recreate household items, build our own zoo, redesign our favorite games,
1:00-4:00 create speed racers, and more. Campers will move beyond traditional
Grade: K, 1,2 LEGO building and find new ways to interact with our favorite classic toy.
Come create, wreck, and repeat with us.
Weave it and
Let’s get tangled up in knots this week as campers learn the basics of
Weep
weaving, fiber arts, and mixing new and recycled materials. Campers will
Billie Sue Bracken learn to weave with paper, plants, yarn, and so much more! Clear some
1:00-4:00 space for amazing wall hangings, and other beautiful fiber installations that
will weave their way into your hearts and homes forever.
Grade: 1,2
Padawan Training Is the force strong with you? Are you ready to take your first steps to
Amrit Moore becoming a Jedi knight? Hone your Jedi skills, meet fellow Jedi masters,
and build your own baby Yoda (*Grogu*)! This camp will be a combination
1:00-4:00 of training and making that should prepare us to confront a Sith lord, assist
Grade: 1,2 an Ewok in need, and make the Kessel run in under 12 parsecs.
Are you ready for this groovy camp? This week Mini Chefs will explore
mighty flavors in the world of baking! Kids will learn the basics of a cake
Flour Power
decorating like icing a cake and piping borders. They will also learn
Chelsea Cannata essential cookie baking skills, and explore the magic of the world of
1:00-4:00 baking. Each day we add a new skill and practice previous lessons. Kids
will pull their new techniques together to make a one of a kind cake.
Grade: 1,2
Campers will leave the week with their own recipe book and a new talent
and passion to share with family and friends in the kitchen!July 11-15 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m
Full-day programs for grades 3-5
Game ON Game Have you ever wanted to create your own video game or board game? Are
Design you curious about game design, circuits, and programming? Do you want
ASSEMBLE to be in a live-action board game? Bring your creative mind and cool ideas
9:00-4:00 to Assemble Game Design Camp.
Grade: 3,4,5
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the Jedi Knights were the
guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy. In our training camp,
Padawan's will participate in problem-solving challenges that support the
Jedi Code toward a peaceful and cooperative galactic society. Based on
Jedi Knight
the Star Wars® movies, the activities will be physical in nature and will
Training
include character role-playing, lightsaber fencing drills, movie trivia, and
Ellis James & related discussions. Now with a full day, campers will have the chance to
Bryce Cooper do deep dives into character history, create their own movie scenes, and
9:00-4:00 spend even more time learning under Jedi Grand Master Ellis and his
apprentice Bryce Cooper. The force runs strong in this Jedi family and we
Grade: 3,4,5
know we are in good hands as the lightsaber has been passed from Grand
Master Darth Cooper! Will the Jedi Counsel find you fit to become a Jedi?
Time will predict if, succeed, you will.
WT Takes the Calling all aspiring Broadway performers! Come join us this week and
Stage learn what it takes to put on a show! Led by music instructor extraordinaire
Mrs. Lettan, campers will learn to sing, dance, create costumes, and how
Janna Lettan to have a great stage presence while we rehearse a song from a favorite
9:00-4:00 broadway show. On Friday, our amazing performers will take the stage in
front of the whole camp to share what they have created. We cannot wait
Grade: 3,4,5 to see their names in lights!
Calling future filmmakers to join us for a challenging and rewarding
experience! Students will learn the basic process of making a short movie,
Filmmaking 101
including scriptwriting, storyboarding, casting, shooting footage, and
Amy Wang editing. Each student will be assigned to a small group and start to develop
their scripts from day 1. This is a great opportunity for students to visually
9:00-4:00 explore the art of storytelling and develop their communication and
collaboration skills. At the end of the program, students will showcase their
Grade: 3,4,5 rough-cut project to the class and critique as a whole group.July 11-15 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m
Full-day programs for grades 3-5
Cartoon Academy Join us this week for a toony adventure as we learn the 101s from cartoon
with Joe Wos and maze extraordinaire Joe Wos. You will learn the basics of how to turn
Joe Wos complex images into simple shapes, the importance of line drawing and
9:00-4:00 placement, and how to create your own cartoons. No drawing experience
Grade: 3,4,5 is needed! This camp will have you doodling for days!
Summer It’s time to get spooky in JULY! Calling creepy campers who love all things
Spooktacular Halloween. Join us for a week of bewitching brews, spooky stories, and
Crystal Gonzales creepy creative costuming. We will spend our days in the haunted hallows
& Brock Perkins of WT learning scientific ways to recreate our favorite haunts of Halloween
from potions, spooky mist, and more! Creators will also get a head start on
9:00-4:00 their Halloween costumes and create an epic not so haunted house for WT
Grade: 3,4,5 Summer Camp to tour and more during this Spooktacular camp!
En garde! This basic-level camp will introduce students to the sport of
fencing and the history of the sport! Each day, we will engage in warm-up
exercises and stretching, basic footwork and blade work exercises, and
Fencing History essential tactics and strategies. Young athletes will learn to fence and
and Skill Building develop an understanding of fencing’s strategy, rules, and conduct related
Iana Dakova to the history of swordsmanship and the evolution of swordplay. We will
also highlight the exciting history of fencing in the Olympic games. Skills
9:00-4:00 will be reinforced through practice and drills. Access to all equipment and
Grade: 3,4,5 protective gear will be provided and properly sanitized between uses.
Campers simply need to arrive with long pants, sneakers, and a desire to
learn the art and sport of fencing.July 11-15 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m
Full-day programs for grades 2-6
@ Aspinwall RiverTrail Park
Adventures @ It’s time to get outdoors! This summer we are delighted to partner
Aspinwall again with Aspinwall RiverTrail Park an inspiring space where WT
RiverTrail Park: Summer Campers will explore, learn, and grow outdoors while
DREAM Big forming new friendships and strengthening old! Campers will be
assigned to age-appropriate groups and will rotate with this group and
O'Ryan
their counselors throughout the park for the entire week! Each week
McGowan, Greg
Hess, Lorraine will be linked to a theme that encourages campers to BUILD together,
Free, Randi DREAM big, MAKE a difference, and ENGAGE with the elements.
Coffey, and WT Our themes will be enhanced by visits from community members who
Summer Camp will share their talents and passions with us.
Faculty Dream BIG this week as we see that everything is bigger at WT
Summer Camp. Join us for a week of supersized games, challenges,
9:00-4:00
and activities. From overgrown sports and juggling under the big top
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to colossal crafts and magnified science experiments, campers will
work to prove that bigger is better this week with WT @ ARP!July 18-22 9:00 am-12:00
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and invited for
our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
This week beach bums will continue a classic WT Summer Camp tradition
Teddy Bear Camp: with a sunny twist as we explore the fun in the sun and sand. We will take
Fun in the SUN time to play in the outdoors and to celebrate all of the amazing colors,
Rhianna Vignolini flavors, games, and pastimes of summer! These beach bears will be so
busy with water play, sandcastles, crab catching, songs, and other sunny
9:00-12:00
fun that there will be no time for your little bear to hibernate! Campers will
Age: 3,PK also have the chance to create their own special bear that we hope will be
a life-long friend and memory from Summer 2022!
Did you know that there are over 1 million different types of insects that
Bug Buddies
make up 80% of the world’s species? Or that the moment you put your foot
Elisa Belfiore down you can find up to 10 different types of insects? This week we are
going to learn all about bugs! What makes them special, how they have
9:00-12:00 evolved over time, and the importance of bugs in our world!
Through observation, crafts, exploration, and more, these young scientists
Grade: PK, K
will leave this week with a greater appreciation of all those creepy
crawlers!
Curious George Curious about music? So is George! Each day, campers will explore
Curious about themes from the popular PBS show Curious George and will focus on
Music creating instruments, exploring instruments that are available in our
summer music studio, and learning about how music is made – right along
Lisa Marcellus
with George. Fun, hands-on activities will include creating a recycled band,
9:00-12:00 custom designing mallets for the xylophone, making a conductor’s wand,
Grade: PK, K and so much more.
Animal Adventure This week Miss Cassidy creates an ANIMAL ADVENTURE! Wiggly
Miss Cassidy campers will use the principles of dance, yoga, creative movement, and
Creates exercise to explore the wild habitats of animals around the world. Craft,
move, and slither through this adventurous week as we snap like crabs,
9:00-12:00 hop like rabbits, scurry like mice, waddle like penguins, and explore our
Grade: PK, K wild side with the amazing Miss. Cassidy!July 18-22 9:00 am-12:00
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and are
invited for our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
Cartooning Safari Ever try and draw a cheetah and it looks more like a dog? Or a giraffe with
with Joe Wos a too-tall neck? This week Joe Was a Guinness World record-holding
Joe Wos cartoon artist will take our young artists on a cartooning adventure!
9:00-12:00 Students will be armed with a pencil and paper as they travel through the
Grade: K,1,2 savannah learning to draw animals of all kinds!
Magic School Bus Adventures Get out there and explore! Each day
Fun with the Frizz campers will heed the directive from the beloved Ms. Frizzle as we board
the imaginary WT Camp Magic Bus and embark on science challenges
Kira Senedak and adventures! We will add our own unique “Frizzle Sizzle” to each day’s
9:00-12:00 session. We will investigate land, space, and sea in our science lab
through stories, games, challenges, and activities. In the words of Ms.
Grade: 1,2 Frizzle, we will “Take chances! Make Mistakes! And Get Messy!”
Creative campers this is the camp for YOU! This week we will create and
discover the DIY projects of your dreams. Each day will begin with a
Craft Attack different theme where campers can create multiple projects and work
Kassandra together to form new and exciting ideas. We will dive into themes linked to
Humberson nature crafts, Crayola Fun, mindfulness, game creation, flashlights, and
9:00-12:00 more! Best of all, campers will have the chance to put their favorite items
Grade: 1,2 on display to inspire other WT Summer Campers to imagine, create, and
explore!
Our camp adventures will be inspired by Laura Joffe Numeroff’s best-
If You Give a selling book series If You Give a…, involving a mouse, a pig, a dog, a
Camper a... moose, and a cat! We will take a journey each day as we follow the
Emily Marcellus adventures of the story characters. As a special bonus, we will make
homemade pancakes, donuts, muffins, and cookies! Campers will also
9:00-12:00 work as a team to create a unique, whimsical, and brave story about the
Grade: 1,2 journey of a camper when you give them a canteen.July 18-22 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and are
invited for our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
The Extremely
Goofy Camp Calling all goofy campers to join Miss. H this week at the WT Summer
Camp clubhouse. Together we will dance, sing, imagine, and craft our way
Kassandra
alongside some of our favorite members of the house of mouse! Join us
Humberson
for a week of Dis-knee-slapping fun.
1:00-4:00
Grade: PK, K
World Music
Adventures Campers will “travel around the world” from Australia to Zimbabwe to Peru
and MORE as we discover and engage with instruments, rhythm, songs,
Lisa Marcellus
and dances unique to different countries. This interactive, high-energy
1:00-4:00
camp will allow campers to explore music and enjoy time with new friends.
Grade: PK, K
Read. Question. Think. PLAY!
The Questioneers This week we will dive deep into the amazing questionnaire series as we
Camp spend our days with Ada, Iggy, Rosie, Sofia, and Aaron. Campers will
learn to ask (even more) questions and discover new ways to see the
Kira Senedak
world as we are inspired by Ada’s science, Iggys’s architect dreams,
1:00-4:00 Rosie’s revelations, and Sofia’s ability to make a difference, and Aaron’s
Grade: PK, K storytelling. Campers will leave this week with new confidence and the
ability to celebrate our wonderful differences!
Adventure Island Get ready for WT Island life at the newest island on the map. Beach bums
Rhianna Vignolini will take a dive into summer fun. Campers will create erupting volcanoes,
study seashells, design and sail their own boats, party with island animals,
1:00-4:00 and even learn to make some tropical inspired treats. Our week will be full
Grade: K, 1, 2 of crafts, games, exploration, and fun!July 18-22 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m
1/2 day programs for grades PK-2
Campers interested in a full day receive a discount and are
invited for our lunch/ recess hour from 1-2
Is your Creature Power suit ready? Young scientists will study animals,
habitats, and the special ways that your favorite creatures have adapted to
Wild Kratts survive. This camp is linked to the adventures of the Kratt Brothers on the
Science PBS show, Wild Kratts, and combines science education with fun and
adventure. Students will explore animal habitats around the globe.
Emily Marcellus
Through experiments, activities, and games, campers will learn important
1:00-4:00
ecological concepts while having fun! This amazing camp adventure
Grade: 1,2 includes a virtual exploration of iQZoo.org, created by WQED, and other
innovative Wild Kratts games. One thing is – we are going to have a wild
time!
Making Cartoon
Basics with Joe Get back to the basics this week as we learn the 101s from cartoon and
Wos maze extraordinaire Joe Wos. You will learn the basics of how to turn
complex images into simple shapes, the importance of line drawing and
Joe Wos
placement, and how to create your own cartoons. No drawing experience
1:00-4:00
is needed! This camp will have you doodling for days!
Grade: 1,2
Nature Buddies Rock sculptures, sun catchers, water play, nature walks, and more! This
Elisa Belfiore week campers will discover the elements of nature as they become
stewards of the earth. Through education, crafts, outdoor activities, and
1:00-4:00 exploration campers will develop a new passion for just being outside and
Grade: 1,2 using the natural world to create, inspire, and discover.
All of the heroes we know have amazing stories and unbelievable powers.
This week, campers will create their own super versions of themselves as
Once Upon a...
we explore what makes a true hero is it their powers? Their need to
Billie Sue Bracken adventure? A family legacy? Or, is it something else entirely? Super
1:00-4:00 campers will grab their ideas and make the worlds of their superhero
selves come to life through comics, costumes, and story telling! How far
Grade: 1,2
will your imagination take you this week?July 18-22 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m
Full-day programs for grades 3-5
The future starts with YOU! Afrofuturism is a cultural aesthetic that
Afrofuturism combines the principles of science, art, technology, and history to explore
ASSEMBLE the developing intersection of the African Diaspora. From culture to the
future, explore the possibilities of a world that looks just like YOU. Learn
9:00-4:00 about other Afrofuturists in the process! Bring your vision to life and
Grade: 3,4,5 communicate them through art, movies, comics, and more.
Cardboard Have you seen the hit video Caine's Arcade? Inspired by Caine's summer
Carnival project of building a fully cardboard arcade in his father's shop we'll explore
Amrit Moore making a variety of classic games. Ever wonder how you could make a
pinball machine's flippers? Or a claw machine from cardboard? Or how to
9:00-4:00 light up your creation? We'll explore all this and more ending our week with
Grade: 3,4,5 a fully interactive arcade!
During this intensive summer performing arts workshop, young performers
will learn the basics of working and playing in the theater. We will start the
week off with auditions for our musical - the show title will be announced a
few weeks prior to the start of the program so campers can familiarize
themselves with the music and storyline before the audition. Our days will
WT Summer be filled with theater games, performance workshops, show rehearsals,
Stagecraft and recording sessions. Interactive workshops will cover topics linked to
Intensive working onstage and behind the scenes. Campers will gain insight and
experience with stage makeup (all campers will receive their own kits that
Emily Gallagher
they can take with them at the end of the week), costume/set design,
9:00-4:00
backstage tour and scavenger hunt, basics of sound and lighting, and
Grade: 3,4,5 more. In addition to group music rehearsals, each camper will receive two
half-hour private voice lessons (schedule will be shared in advance) with
the program leader and WT Voice Instructor, Emily Gallagher. Our musical
production will be fully recorded and edited to be shared with students and
families - a wonderful keepsake to celebrate our time together!
Young Welcome to the fantastic world of Dungeons & Dragons! This exciting new
Adventurer's Intro camp introduces young fans to the legend of characters, the mystical
to Dungeons & locations, the wild creatures, and the importance of the magical elements
Dragons useful for creating your characters and own epic, adventure-filled D&D
Weird Eric tales! Our days will be filled with learning the history of D&D, creating our
Costello own 3-d printed characters, and of course, getting lost in the realm of D&D.
9:00-4:00 We can’t wait to get rolling with you!
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