60 The Queens Courier • APRIL 25, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com ACADEMIC SUMMER CAMPS Chaminade High School Mr. Michael Ingrassia, Director of Camps 340 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 742-5555 Ext. 522 Email: [email protected] For Further Information and to Register Please Go to Chaminades Website: www.chaminade-hs.org LONG ISLAND CULTURE CAMP Chaminade has coordinated with various historic sites and museums to provide the unique experience of exploring fi rst-hand Long Island’s deep and eclectic heritage. Campers will learn about Long Island by visiting historically signifi cient places, including fi eld trips to historic landmarks, beautiful parks, fascinating museums, and more Each camp day will include a trip to a new location on Long Island as well as other activities designed to further explore Long Island’s history. Areas of Exploration* Session Information - State and National Parks The camp will be available - Local Historic Sites to boys entering 8th, 9th, - Whaling Museum and 10th grade. - Aviation Museum June 25 - June 29 - Cultural Landmarks - Tuesday - Saturday Walt Whitman Birthplace 8:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. * Subject to change CAMP FEE: $425 Coordinator - Mr. Robert O’Keefe - Email: [email protected] SCIENCE CAMP The Chaminade Science Department is excited to offer an opportunity for young men and women entering 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades to develop their interest and further their understanding of modern scientifi c theories and practices. Each day, students will experience one of the four main high school sciences: Earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics. This instruction will culminate with a Science Olympiad competition/Science Scavenger Hunt on the last day of camp. Areas of Exploration Session Information - Earth Science The camp will be available - Biology to boys and girls entering - Chemistry 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. - Physics July 8 - July 12 - Friday Science Olympiad Monday - Friday (Science Scavenger Hunt) 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. - General Science CAMP FEE: $350 - Laboratory Procedures - Critical Thinking - Analytical Skills Coordinators - Mr. Robert Paul and Mr. Peter Dubon, Ext. 436 or 479 CIVIL WAR CAMP The Chaminade Social Studies Department and the Civil War Section of the Social Studies Club have joined together to explore the most signifi cant event in our nation’s history. This year we will concentrate on the 151st anniversary of both the Battles of Antietam and Gettysburg. Also, Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation will be explored in detail. The height of our experience in will be a one-day visit to the Battlefi eld at Gettysburg. Areas of Exploration* Session Information - Main Events of 1862 MIDDLE SCHOOL (151st Anniversary) (Boys entering grades 7, 8, 9) - The Battle of Antietam July 1-5 - The Battle of Gettysburg Monday - Thursday - Simulation Game - 9:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Blue & Gray Friday - Show and Tell - 6:00 A.M. - 10:30 P.M. Civil War Artifacts CAMP FEE: $450 - Re-enactment - Visit to Gettysburg (Full Day Trip) WRITING WORKSHOP CAMP Run by Chaminade High School English Department staff, the Chaminade Summer Writing Workshops offer students the opportunity to cultivate their compositional skills through guided instruction and practice. Students will engage several writing forms including expository writing, creative writing, and journalism. Each student will receive individual attention throughout the workshop from an instructor with years of classroom experience. Areas of Focus - Writing - Editing - Critical Thinking and Reading - Active Listening - Creative Expression - Personal Enrichment - Exploration of various writing forms including narrative, expository, creative, and journalistic. Session Information HIGH SCHOOL (Boys & Girls entering grades 10, 11, 12) A. July 8 - July 12 8:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. - College Essay Preparation - Preparation for College Writing - Preparation for Writing for the Common Core Standards CAMP FEE: $300 MIDDLE SCHOOL (Boys & Girls entering grades 8, 9) B. July 15 - July 19 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. CAMP FEE: $300 Coordinators - Bro. Lawrence Syriac, S.M. and Mr. Michael McCarthy, Ext. 447 Coordinators - Mr. Matthew Kaplan and Mr. Graham Otton, Ext. 437 or 238 THEATRE WORKSHOP CAMP The Chaminade Summer Theater Program has joined with Disney Theatrical Workshop to develop the complete performer. Led by Disney instructors and Chaminade’s own theater professionals, students will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of Broadway through the hands-on explorations of theatrical performance. Students will have the rare opportunities to perform scenes, songs, and dances from the Disney repertoire. Areas of Instruction MIDDLE SCHOOL - Scene Study (Boys & Girls entering grades - Movement and Music 7, 8, 9) - Acting Through Song C. June 24 - June 28 - Vocal Technique 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. - Disney’s Broadway D. July 1 - July 5 Performance Workshops 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. - Audition Technique GROUP PERFORMANCE - Theater Games June 28 - 6:30 P.M. in Darby Sessions Auditorium July 5 - 6:30 P.M. in Hearst (Boys & Girls entering grades Auditorium 10, 11, 12) CAMP FEE A. June 24 - June 28 $350 One session 12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. $650 Two Sessions B. July 1 - July 5 12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Coordinator - Mr. Michael Bruno Ext. 209 GENERAL INFORMATION LUNCH/REFRESHMENTS: Drinks and snacks will be provided to each camper daily. Anyone who wishes to bring a lunch or additional snacks may do so. TRANSPORTATION: Transportation will not be provided to or from the camp. However, transportation to trips like the Gettysburg Battlefi eld will be provided. INSURANCE: Chaminade High School Camps provide accident insurance for all participants. The premium for this coverage is covered in the fee. This plan is designed to reimburse parents for eligible expenses that are in excess of other valid coverage. REFUNDS: Any and all requests for a refund will be refunded the balance less our required $85.00 camp registration fee (per camper). All requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing, regardless of reason, to the Camp Director. No refunds will be processed after the camp concludes. Any camper who attends for 2 days and does not return will not be eligible for a refund regardless of reason. ALL CAMPS ARE HELD RAIN OR SHINE 93150
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