Art Camps 1-2 Extended School Care Summer Camp 2 Cooking for Kids 3 Theatre Camps 3 Music Performance 4 STEM 5 Discovery Camps 5 Sports 6 Aquatics 7 Registration Form 8 What’s Inside... Community Education Program Summer Camps for Kids 2018 NORTH PENN Enhance your creativity and drawing skills with the fundamentals of drawing, including light and shadow, perspective and composition. New subject matter. All materials are included in camp fee. Bring drink and snack. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 AR11U.1 - 7/9-7/12 AR11U.2 - 7/23-7/26 NPHS/J7 NPHS/J7 9 am-12 pm 9 am-12 pm Fee: $117 Fee: $117 Drawing I (Grades 1-12) Multimedia Art (Grades 1-7) Experiment with a variety of art materials including different paints, printing ink, pencils, pastels, and more. New projects offered each summer. Students should bring drink and snack. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance Projects A Projects B AR10U.1 - 7/9-7/12 AR10U.3 - 7/23-7/26 AR10U.2 - 7/16-7/19 NPHS/J18 NPHS/J18 NPHS/J18 9 am-12 pm 9 am-12 pm 9 am-12 pm Fee: $117 Fee: $117 Fee: $117 For those who have completed Drawing I. Fundamentals of draw- ing will continue as you incorporate pastels and pen/ink mediums to create still life and wildlife drawings. Enhance your skills with light and shadow, perspective, and composition. Students should bring a snack and drink. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance AR29U.1 - 7/16-7/19 NPHS/J7 9 am-12 pm Fee: $117 Enter the world of tiny terrariums by creating your own sustainable ter- rarium. Decorate a grape-vine wreath using items in nature. Use plants and items in your own backyard for unique print making. And, create a one of a kind nature painting. Instructor: Ellen Heimer AR35U - 6/25-6/28 NPHS/J12 9 am-11 pm Fee: $160 (5% sibling discount available) Go Green - Nature Calls!* (Grades 3-7) Drawing II - Advanced (Grades 1-5) Mini Comics (Grades 1-7) Write and draw your own mini comic with one-on-one guidance. All skill levels welcome. Completed comic books will be shared! Come with a story idea and start penciling on day one. Day two you will ink. Day three complete the comic. Day four share your work. Bring drink and snack. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance AR26U.2 - 7/9-7/12 NPHS/J6 9 am-12 pm Fee: $117 Draw figures in proportion using posable action figures and toys. Great starter class for future cartoonists, illustrators, animators, and artists who want to draw people and animals that look real. Bring drink and snack. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance AR24U.1 - 7/16-7/23 NPHS/J6 9 am-12 pm Fee: $117 Go Figure (Grades 1-7) This introductory camp focuses on two popular drawing styles for beginners and advanced artists. Develop a story, draw your characters in their environment from pencil sketches to finished art. Bring a drink and snack. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance AR34U - 7/23-7/26 NPHS/J6 9 am-12 pm Fee: $117 Manga/Graphic Novel Camp (Grades 1-7) Art Camps
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Art Camps 1-2Extended School Care Summer Camp 2Cooking for Kids 3Theatre Camps 3Music Performance 4STEM 5Discovery Camps 5Sports 6Aquatics 7Registration Form 8
What’s Inside...
Community Education Program Summer Camps for Kids 2018
NORTH PENN
Enhance your creativity and drawing skills with the fundamentals of drawing, including light and shadow, perspective and composition. New subject matter. All materials are included in camp fee. Bring drink and snack. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 AR11U.1 - 7/9-7/12 AR11U.2 - 7/23-7/26 NPHS/J7 NPHS/J7 9 am-12 pm 9 am-12 pm Fee: $117 Fee: $117
Drawing I (Grades 1-12)
Multimedia Art (Grades 1-7)Experiment with a variety of art materials including different paints, printing ink, pencils, pastels, and more. New projects offered each summer. Students should bring drink and snack. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance
For those who have completed Drawing I. Fundamentals of draw-ing will continue as you incorporate pastels and pen/ink mediums to create still life and wildlife drawings. Enhance your skills with light and shadow, perspective, and composition. Students should bring a snack and drink. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance
AR29U.1 - 7/16-7/19NPHS/J7 9 am-12 pm Fee: $117
Enter the world of tiny terrariums by creating your own sustainable ter-rarium. Decorate a grape-vine wreath using items in nature. Use plants and items in your own backyard for unique print making. And, create a one of a kind nature painting. Instructor: Ellen Heimer
Mini Comics (Grades 1-7)Write and draw your own mini comic with one-on-one guidance. All skill levels welcome. Completed comic books will be shared! Come with a story idea and start penciling on day one. Day two you will ink. Day three complete the comic. Day four share your work. Bring drink and snack. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance
AR26U.2 - 7/9-7/12NPHS/J6 9 am-12 pmFee: $117
Draw figures in proportion using posable action figures and toys. Great starter class for future cartoonists, illustrators, animators, and artists who want to draw people and animals that look real. Bring drink and snack. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance AR24U.1 - 7/16-7/23 NPHS/J6 9 am-12 pm Fee: $117
Go Figure (Grades 1-7)
This introductory camp focuses on two popular drawing styles for beginners and advanced artists. Develop a story, draw your characters in their environment from pencil sketches to finished art. Bring a drink and snack. Instructor: North Penn Arts Alliance AR34U - 7/23-7/26 NPHS/J6 9 am-12 pm Fee: $117
Manga/Graphic Novel Camp (Grades 1-7)
Art Camps
Students explore aspects of glass art and ceramics. Make glass fus-ing projects experimenting with texture and color. Design, paint and glaze bisque ceramic projects. Instructor: Leanne Purkis
For those who wish to attend Glass & Pottery and Make ART!, a supervised lunch will be available Monday-Thursday from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Campers should bring a bagged lunch. Please check supervised lunch on registration form. *These camps offer a sibling discount. Discounts available ONLY when registering two campers for the same participating camp. Call 215-853-1028/1029 for discounts.
Try your hand at decoupage, or create a seasonal wreath, paint a ceramic keepsake and more! Projects reflect the summer season. Fun and individuality are encouraged. Instructor: Leanne Purkis
Glass & Pottery* (Grades 1-6) Make ART!* (Grades 1-6)
*The first day of camp is subject to change based on extensions in the North Penn School District calendar. **There will be no camp on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. A non-refundable deposit of $50 per session, per child will be required at the time of registration. The weekly fee is $265. The balance due will be required one week prior to your child’s attendance at camp. All required forms must be returned to the North Penn Extended School Care Office, no later than April 17th. For more information, please call the Extended School Care Office at 215-853-1039 or visit us online at www.npenn.org. The North Penn Extended School Care Program is an equal opportunity child care provider.
Cost: $265 per session (10% sibling discount available)
Registration: Begins on March 26th from 4 pm-7:30 pm and thereafter, on Monday-Friday from 8 am-3:30 pm, at the Educational Services Center, 401 E. Hancock St., Lansdale.
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Theatre
Our new Starlight Summer Show Camp will take the best of our The-atre & Kids Show Camp, Theatre & Kids Performing Arts Camps and Starlight Summer Theatre Program. The Little Mermaid is a perfect summer show! Elective classes, guests, bring-in days, surprises, times - just like our regular summer camp. Dozens of featured roles, unforgettable songs, and lots of dance. Auditions for roles are the first day. T&K will provide costumes, sets, lighting and orchestrations. Air conditioned spacious stage, 500-seat auditorium, large studios and cafeteria.
Camp staffing will include returning T&K teachers and new faces serving as directors, choreographer, costumer, stage manager, as-sistants, and teachers, all with full clearances and all eager to mentor young performers.
Two performances on Saturday - July 28, 2 pm & 7 pm
AR31U.1 - 7/9-7/27 Pennbrook Middle School/Auditorium8:30 am-4:30 pmFee: $850 ($50 sibling discount available) Early Bird Registration Discount by April 15 - $25. $100 deposit is due at time of registration.Payment in full is due by July 1st. Limited enrollment of 60 students
The Apprentice Program (Grades 10-12)Will include full participation in the show with added opportunities and mentoring duties, a NYC Saturday theatre trip, Talent Showcase and advanced classes.
Little Chefs/Beginning Cooking (Grades 1-4)Your little chef will make kid-friendly favorites. Soon, they’ll be comfort-able helping you in the kitchen. EA13U - 7/9-7/12 NPHS/F131 9:30 am-11:30 amFee: $160
Cooking Around the World (Grades 5-9) Camp will feature food from around the world - French, Mexican, Ital-ian and the US.
Cookies & Candy & Cupcakes, Oh My! (Grades 5-8)If your child wants to be a contestant on a TV cupcake show, then this camp is for them. Decorating, baking techniques and chocolate dip-ping will be practiced.
Beginning String Orchestra (Grades 3-4) Designed for students presently in grades 3 and 4, who have at least one year of instrumental music instruction. Provides reinforcement of foun-dational skills and builds ensemble technique. Students will also meet for a small-group sectional once a week from 9:30 am-10am.
MU14U - 6/25-7/19 (Mon-Thu) North Wales Elementary School/Gym 10:15 am-11 am Fee: $150
Intermediate String Orchestra (Grades 5-7)Designed for students presently in grades 5-7 who have played for at least two full years. The Intermediate ensemble continues to strengthen students’ ensemble skills as their musicianship is taken to more advanced levels. Those who enroll should have strong note-reading skills and be able to easily play their school Orchestra music.
Suzuki Violin Classes (Grades K-2)Designed for any K-2 student who participates in their school Suzuki program and are studying Book 1. Students AND their parents will attend small-group classes twice a week for 30 minutes. Classes are held either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday between 8 am-9:30 am. The summer instructor will contact you to schedule your classes once enrollment is complete.
MU16U - 6/25-7/19 North Wales Elementary School/Gym 8 am-9:30 am Fee: $100
Summer Band Camp* (Grades 5-9) This camp features concert band rehearsals, jazz band rehearsals, sectionals, Music Technology, improvisation class, master classes, as well as other opportunities for musical growth all directed by members of the North Penn music staff. Lunch is included. The camp culminates with a concert on Friday for parents, families and community members to attend.
Did You Know?...North Penn was recently named as one of the best Communities for Music Education by the
National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). The Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) program seeks to recognize school districts that support music education at all levels. At North Penn in particular, the band program is one
area that achieves excellence in education at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels.
Students are expected to remain at school until dismissal. Prompt pick-up of students is required. Late enrollment accepted only when space permits. No camp July 4. Instructor: NPSD Music Department
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Odyssey of the Mind (OotM) (Grades 4-7) Odyssey of the Mind (OotM) is a creative problem solving activity. OotM teaches students to think divergently through open-ended problems in a variety of topics. Students solve problems by writing skits, sewing costumes, making props and, depending on the problem choice, building vehicles, technical elements or balsa wood structures. Camp is for students who want to find out about North Penn OotM or those who participated and want to learn more. Campers will be coached by adults and older students who will share their expertise in problem solving, improvisation, team building and construction. No experience with OotM is required. Lunch is provided. Instructor: Joanne Wiernusz
Italian Language Camp: Parliamo Italiano (Grades 3-6)Learn the Italian language and culture in a fun setting. This fast paced camp is taught by a native speaker. Hearing the language each day and being challenged to speak it during various activities makes this the best way to learn a language! Your child will be immersed in language, cultural/historical insights, sports and crafts. Daily Italian snacks will be enjoyed. Students will receive a workbook, pictures of the week and a certificate of completion. Instructor: Francesca Calabretta
Lego® RoboticsPresented by NPSD certified K-12 Engineering Technology Edu-cation teacher with over 13 years of Lego robotics experience. Students should bring lunch, snacks and drinks. A pizza party will be provided on 7/11 and 7/18. Instructor: Dr. Michael Voicheck
Exploring Robotics Beginner (Grades 6-8)Learn real world problem-solving through hands-on approach to engineering, math and technology, while having fun with Legos®. Working in small teams, students will learn about sensors, motors and features through design challenges.
SE10U.1 - 7/9-7/13 (Family invited to showcase on 7/12 at 3 pm)NPHS/H8-H14 Mon-Thu: 8:30 am-3:30 pm; Fri: 8:30 am-11:30 amFee: $270
Advanced Explorations in Robotics (Grades 7-9)Use a hands on approach to engineering and technology while mix-ing in the fun of Lego robotics, advanced programming and problem solving to create robots that do more than talk, move and grab. Students work in pairs through difficult design challenges and open-ended problems. Course Pre-Requisite: Lego Beginner Robotics through North Penn.
SE10U.2 - 7/16-7/20 (Family invited to showcase on 7/19 at 3 pm)NPHS/H8-H14 Mon-Thu: 8:30 am-3:30 pm; Fri: 8:30 am-11:30 amFee: $270
Sphero® Robotics Camp (Grades 4-7)This beginner’s camp teaches students real world problem-solving skills through a hands-on approach to Science, Technology, Engineer-ing and Math (STEM) while using Sphero robots. Working in small groups, students will learn to program the Sphero robots while working through design challenges. By weeks’ end, the goal is to create a pro-gram that will allow the robot to traverse an obstacle course created by the instructor. Students need to bring lunch, snacks and drinks. Instructor: Nick Lorenzo
Technology Camp (Grades 5-7)Learn real world problem-solving skills through a hands-on approach to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) while work-ing in small groups. Activities are designed to keep students engaged while having fun. Activities may include coding with Sphero robotics, designing and building a Rue Goldberg machines, and KNEX’s roller coaster design challenge. Students should bring a labeled snack, lunch and drink. Instructor: Nick Lorenzo
TV Production Camp (Grades 6-9)Lights, Camera, Action! Ever wonder how the TV news shows are produced? Think this might be the career field for you? Learn all about TV news including how to write, shoot and edit. Campers will even produce a news show that will air on North Penn Television (Com-cast channel 28 and Verizon FIOS channel 29). New material taught each year. Students should bring a labeled snack and drink to camp. Instructor: Robert Gillmer
SE13U - 7/23-7/26 NPHS/TV Studio 9 am-12 pm Fee: $120
*These camps offer a sibling discount. Discounts available ONLY when registering two campers for the same participating camp. Call 215-853-1028/1029 for discounts.
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Did You Know?...In 2017, North Penn’s OotM competed in the regional competition and six teams earned medals, including at the elementary, middle and high school level.
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Players will receive well-rounded instruction in all areas of the game from members of the NPHS coaching staff and from the surrounding area. Fundamentals are tailored to specific ages and ability levels. Campers will be divided into smaller groups for productive and posi-tive coach to player ratio. All campers receive a t-shirt! Each camper should bring a baseball glove, hat, towel and bat. Cleats and spikes can be used. Catching equipment, helmets and bats will be provided if needed. Please label all equipment with the camper’s name. Water will be provided. Campers should bring snacks and drinks. Instructor: Kevin Manero
NPHS coaches and players teach fielding and throwing, work at individual positions, base running skills, sliding skills, bunting and hitting skills, including slap hitting and pitching for both beginner and experienced campers. Each camper receives a t-shirt and certificate. Players should bring a glove, spikes and sneakers, bat, water jug and snack. Instructor: Rick Torresani
Co-Ed Basketball* (Grades 3-9)Daily games and competitions “by age and ability” will integrate skills learned. Beginner and seasoned players will learn from offensive and defensive drills taught by NPHS coaching staff and players. Campers should dress in basketball shoes, socks and t-shirt. Bring a labeled lunch, snacks and beverages. Each camper receives a t-shirt. Instructor: John Conrad
Lady Knights Basketball (Grades 2-9)Focus on fundamentals of offense, defense and rebounding. Emphasis on the importance of positive communication and enjoying the game. Campers should bring snacks and drinks. All campers receive a t-shirt! Instructors: Coach Carangi, Coach Womack
SP12U - 6/26-6/28NPHS/Boys Gym 9 am-1 pmFee: $110
Knightstyx Field Hockey* (Grades 3-9)North Penn coaches and players work with elementary athletes on fundamentals. Middle school athletes will focus on offensive and de-fensive strategies, 1v1 skills, passing and receiving, elimination skills, aerials and defensive tackling. Instruction and activities designed for all new and experienced players. Camper receive a t-shirt and ball. Campers should bring snack, drink, mouthguard, shin guards, stick, cleats and sneakers for gym. Equipment provided for goalkeepers. Goggles recommended. Instructor: Shannon McCracken
Grades 3-6 Grades 7-9SP13U.1 - 6/25-6/29 SP23U.1 - 6/25-6/29NPHS/Field Hockey Field NPHS/Field Hockey Field9 am-12 pm 9 am-12 pmFee: $165 Fee: $165 (5% sibling discount available)
Co-Ed Soccer* (Grades 1-9)Emphasis will be on technique, tactics, fitness and fun. Staff will use the Coerver method to teach individual ball skills and provide a posi-tive, fun experience. Each camper should bring a snacks, drink, water jug, shin guards, soccer shoes, ball and sneakers for gym floor. All campers receive a t-shirt! Instructor: Christopher DePeppe
Co-Ed Tennis - Drills & Skills (Grades 6-9)Experienced and first-time players focus on improving the fundamen-tals of their game, including: ground strokes, volleys, and serves. Develop individual skills and experience game based drills designed to teach strategy and tactics. Campers should bring racquet, hat, sneak-ers, snack and drink. Instructor: Kristina Alling/Renee DiDomizio
Co-Ed Volleyball (Grades 6-8) North Penn coaches and players teach skills including: serving, pass-ing, setting and hitting through fun volleyball games and drills that translate into good volleyball habits. Participants should wear sneak-ers and shorts comfortable for gym play. Campers receive a t-shirt. Instructor: Scott Coles
Sports CampsBaseball - Basketball - Field Hockey - Soccer - Softball - Tennis =- Volleyball
In-person registrationMay 30; 6 pm-8 pmNPHS Pool Lobby
Did You Know?...North Penn’s athletic program has been recognized by Sports Illustrat-ed as one of the top athletic programs in the state. Numerous teams and individuals have received state and national recognition.
The Community Education Program has an athletic trainer on duty during all of our summer sports camps to care for your student athlete.
Lessons are held in the NPHS Pool, located at 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale. Children are required to be at least five years of age and at least 45 inches in height. Former participants should bring a copy of their most re-cent progress sheet to the first class. The program is taught by experienced NP instructors. Teacher-student ratio is approximately 1:5. Participants must be members of the Community Aquatic Program. Daytime Lessons are $42.
Summer membership for the Community Aquatic Program is $10/person for NEW participants. Member-ship entitles each person to one free admission to either the Tuesday or Thursday night recreation or fitness swims. Medical cards must be completed and returned to pool office before participation in programs. Visit www.npenn.org/aquatics and click “How to Join the Pool” for medical cards.
Pre Beginner rhythmical bobbing and exhal-ing; back and prone float plus turn (unassisted); flutter kick; back and prone (20 ft with kick
board)
Beginnerglide/kick; back glide/kick/overarm stroke breathing
to side; change of direction
Beginner Iglide/kick 25 ft; sit dive, over
arm stroke 50 ft; bilateral breathing pattern
Beginner IIstand dive, over arm
stroke 50 yd; bilateral breath-ing pattern;
backstroke 30 ft
Adv. Beginnercontinued skill development –
elementary backstroke
Intermediate I&II continued still development;
sidestroke; breaststroke
Adv. Swimmercontinued skill
development; endurance
Aquatics Registration - Questions? Email Rhonda at [email protected] payable to: North Penn Community Aquatic Program and should be mailed to:
NPCAP, North Penn High School, Attention: Rhonda Diliberto, 1340 Valley Forge Rd., Lansdale, PA 19446.
$First Name Last Name Age Course/Level Start date Course fee/Member fee
$First Name Last Name Age Course/Level Start date Course fee/Member fee
$Street Address Town Zip Total Due
Phone number Email Address
Aquatics
Dates 9:45 am-10:30 am 10:35 am-11:20 am6/18-6/22 AQ08U.1: Pre Beginner
Complete the registration form below or ONLINE at www.northpenncep.org!Checks payable to: North Penn School Community Education and mailed, with this form, to
Community Education Program, 401 E. Hancock St., Lansdale, PA 19446.
Camper Information
Name Birthdate Age as 6/18 Grade as of 9/18 Gender M F
Some camps provide a t-shirt. If your camp does, please indicate your child’s size: Youth _S _M _L _XL Adult _S _M _L _XL
Camp Information
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Total Cost $______________If ApplicableInstrument:
Please check the box if your camper will remain at camp for lunch between Glass & Potter and Make ART!.
Parent Information
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Address Email Street City State Zip
Waiver - Please read, sign and check box - REQUIRED I/We, the undersigned parent(s) or guardian(s) of the participants above acknowledge that I/We have been informed that serious injury, including cata-strophic injuries, paralysis, or even death can result from accidents during any of the NPSD Summer Camps. I/We hereby release the NPSD and its employees, agents, or servants from any and all causes of action and claims for injury or damage arising out of participation of the above named indi-vidual in any of the NPSD Summer Camps. I/We hereby acknowledge that said participant has medical insurance coverage through the provider below. Photographs may be taken during camp. To opt out of photographs, email [email protected] to complete a Publicity Refusal Form.
Parent Signature Date I have read and understood the waiver:
Payment Information - Return checks subject to a $30 Return Check Fee. I am paying by: __Cash __Check
Emergency Contact Name Phone during camp RelationThe North Penn School District Community Education Program (CEP) offers a variety of learning and recreational experiences for people of all ages during its fall, spring and summer terms. For more information, call the Office of School and Community Engagement at 215-853-1028/1029 or email [email protected] or [email protected].
The NPSD’s Board of School Directors believes public school facilities should be used extensively by the citizens who pay for them. Support for the CEP demonstrates that school directors and administrators are committed to community use of school facilities.
When filling out the registration form, please use the summer codes and the camp name. Confirmation will be sent via email only. Sib-ling Discounts are available ONLY when registering two campers for the same camp where applicable. Please print clearly so that your email confirmation is sent to the correct address. Register online at www.northpenncep.org.
If you must cancel, refunds given up to one week prior to the first day of camp (with a non-refundable $20). No refunds after that. Summer camps are held at:
Pennbrook Middle School 1201 North Wales Road; North Wales, PA 19454Pennfield Middle School 726 Forty Foot Road; Hatfield, PA 19440North Penn High School 1340 Valley Forge Road; Lansdale, PA 19446North Wales Elementary School 201 Summit Street; North Wales, PA 19454
