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Specialty Camp
A variety of offerings for campers entering 3rd-9th grade
The Specialty Camps are for older children who are able to handle longer classes
and more intensive experiences. Campers participate in the area of endeavor for
the entire week(s). There are both full and half-day Specialty Camp offerings as
well as Early Birds and Milk and Cookies before and after camp. If a camper is
signed up for two half-day Specialty Camps, a supervised lunch time from 11:3012:00 is provided at no additional charge. Campers must bring their own lunch.
Fees
Full Day (8:30 am - 3:00 pm)
materials
Half Day (8:30-11:30 am or 12:00-3:00 pm)
materials
Early Birds (7:30-8:30 am)
Milk and Cookies (3:00-5:30 pm)
$300.00 per week +
$180.00 per week +
$30.00 per week
$60.00 per week
Registration
Once you have completed your online registration, you will receive a confirmation
via e-mail that your order was received. You will have the option to pay for camp
in full or pay a $50 non-refundable deposit per camp plus material fees. If you
need to make changes to your camp order, see the policy on the Stanley British
Primary School website.
The balance of tuition, including Early Birds and Milk and Cookies, is due by May
1, 2014. If a credit card was used for the deposit, and we have not received an
alternate form of payment prior to May 1, 2014, we will charge the balance to that
card.
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Specialty at a Glance
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Session 5
Session 6
Session 7
Session 8
June 9-13
June 16-20
June 23-27
June 30-July 3
July 7-11
July 14-18
July 21-25
July 28-August 1
Full-Day Specialty Camps 8:30-3:00
Extreme Fun
How It's Made
Extreme Fun
Camp Chaos
Fly Fishing
Crashes,
Catapults, etc
Dangerous Boys
and Daring Girls
Stanley Sports
Fanatics
So You Think
You Can Dance
Extreme Fun
Survivor
SOL:Stanley
Outdoor Lab
So You Think
You Can Dance
Adventures in
Denver
Backpacking
with JH
Art Life
Seaside Fun
Alpine Girl
Stanleywood
Flicks
Food Network
Stanley Style:
Season 2
Rocky Mountain
Adventure
Write Around
Denver
Seaside Fun
Seaside Fun
Hogwarts
Leisure Games
Hogwarts
So You Think
You Can Dance
Hogwarts
Nature and
Science Camp
Girls Only!
Write Around
Denver
Skateboarding
What Would
Happen If…
Shutterbug
James and the
Giant Peach
Production
Hogwarts
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Production
Fly Fishing
Morning Specialty Camp (8:30-11:30am)
Babysitting 101
Everything Your
Mom Won't Let
You Do
World Cup
Soccer
Babysitting 101
More Lego
Robots
Everything Your
Mom Won't Let
You Do
Digital
Photography
Myth Busters
American Girl
Camp
Cooking Secrets
from Exotic
Places
Mystery at
Stanley
Tennis
Video Game
Design
Bakery Shop
Tennis
Tinfoil
Computers
Canvas and
Juiceboxes
Lego Robots
Kerry's Bakery
Spa-tastic!
World Desserts
Tinfoil
Computers
Video Game
Design
Stanley's Got
Talent
Iron Chef
Jewelry Making
Workshop
Pirates,
Mermaids and
More!
Out of this World
Improv
The Voice
My Space
Breakfast in
Hollywood
Top Chef
Afternoon Specialty Camps 12:00-3:00
Petsitting 101
Ultimate Frisbee
and Flag
Football
Boxes, Boxes
Galore
The
Candymakers
Camp
Crafternoons
Stanley Poker
Camp
Jewelry Club
Movies,
Cartoons, and
Comics
Upper 90 Soccer
For the Love of
Art
Tabletop
MovieMaking
Advanced
Babysitting
Tye Dye Mania! Upper 90 Soccer
Crazy Cupcakes Sharp Shooters
Scrapbooking
Camp
Be a YouTube
Star
Upper 90 Soccer
Kaleidoscope of
Arts
Synchronized
Swimming
Dodgeball
Movie Making
Tiny Town
I Could Make
That
Archery
Soothing Spa
and Rockin
Relaxation
Duck Tape
Dynasty
Breakfast Bash!
Stanley Comic
Con
SPECIALTY CAMP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
SESSION 1 - JUNE 9-13
SESSION 1 - EXTENDED
Early Birds (AM CARE)
Milk and Cookies (PM CARE)
SESSION 1 - AM ONLY
Babysitting 101 ages 11-15 as required by Red Cross (Heather
Graesser) Learn all you need to know to be a family's dream
babysitter. Babysitting is a great way to earn money and it's
important to be prepared for all the adventures you may
encounter. During this camp, you will receive the 7-hour Red
Cross babysitter certification course. Then, take what you have
learned from the Red Cross, as well as the expertise from a young
mom, and create your babysitting portfolio! Each day will focus
on a different age group and you will create a portfolio of
activities to entertain kids. In addition, you will role play various
babysitting scenarios and create a resume and flyer. This is a
great opportunity to prepare for a summer of babysitting. $50
materials fee (certification included).
American Girl Camp 3rd-9th (Katie Boston) Are
Kaya,
Kirsten,
Felicity,
Samantha,
Kit,
Saige,
Ivy,
Rebecca
and
Molly
common
names
in
your
household?
Do
you
love
everything
American
Girl?
Well,
bring
your
American
Girl
doll
to
this
camp
where
you
will
be
with
others
who
share
your
love
for
these
wonderful
dolls!
We
will
be
handcrafting
items
for
your
American
Girls.
We
will
read
about
American
Girl
Dolls,
watch
an
American
Girl
Doll
Movie
and
at
the
end
of
the
week
we
will
even
have
a
tea
party
with
our
American
Girl
Dolls!
Material
fee
$20.
Canvas and Juiceboxes 3rd-6th (Kerry Dickman) A spin off of
a downtown favorite! Paint fun, original landscapes on canvas,
but don't forget your dancing shoes! Our favorite songs will play
in the background while we dance and paint through our
pictures! $25 materials fee.
Iron Chef 3rd-9th (Karin McLean) Don your chef's hat, grab
your spatula! Campers will team up and face off against one
another in this challenging , yet fun culinary camp, using given
ingredients, suggested recipes and creativity to make dishes with
their own signature flair. Bon Appetit! $25 materials fee.
The Voice 3rd-7th (Kathy Muller) Channel
your
inner
rock
star!
This
week
you
will
be
learning
your
favorite
pop
songs,
singing
karaoke,
practicing
stage
presence
and
choreographing
your
songs
for
the
final
performance
on
Friday.
You
will
also
see
guest
artists
perform.
We
will
play
improve
games,
and
will
have
a
chance
to
perform
a
solo
or
a
small
group
song,
as
well
as
a
full
ensemble
song.
Material
fee
$25.
SESSION 1 - PM ONLY
The Candymakers Camp 3rd-8th (Katie Boston) If you have a
sweet tooth then this is the camp for you! We will be visiting a
candy factory, learning about how candy is made and most
importantly we will be making our own candy! We will be
making many different types of candy that you can take home
with you! $25 materials fee.
Pet Sitting 101 ages 11-15 (Heather Graesser) Do you want to
earn some extra money? Learn how to care for furry friends by
attending this camp. Red Cross will certify campers in Pet First
Aid. Learn how to recognize an emergency, treat common
problems, administer pet medication, administer pet CPR, and
stock a pet first aid kit. After being certified, campers will create
resumes, make business cards and posters, role play and make
some delicious pet treats. $50 materials fee (includes certification).
Jewelry Club 3rd-8th (Karin McLean) Let it shine! Let it
sparkle! In this class, you will be designing and making your own
fun jewelry and accessories using a wide variety of beads and
stringing materials. Let out your inner Diva and create a look
that's unique to you. All tools and materials will be provided, but
if you have any of your own beading tools, feel free to bring them
in a bag with your name on it. Weather and time permitting, we
will also include pool time, so bring a swimsuit. $25 materials fee.
Upper 90 Soccer 3rd-8th (Peter Druck) Take your child’s game
to the next level!! Upper 90 Soccer focuses on building the young
athlete's fitness, character and soccer game.
Combining soccer training with character lessons, Upper 90
instructors focus on physical development and skills (such as
warm-up and stretching, balance, coordination, and agility, ball
control and dribbling, cutting and 1 v 1 moves, passing and
trapping, and shooting and goal scoring), social development
(such as
passion for the game, self-confidence, teamwork and cooperation,
following directions, healthy lifestyle habits) and character
building (such as honesty, fair play, respect, self-control, positive
attitude, kindness, work ethic, perseverance). No material fee.
Tabletop Movie Making 3rd-8th (Kathy Muller) Do
you
enjoy
movies?
Have
you
every
thought
about
making
your
own?
Now
you
can!
Campers
will
write,
design
and
film
their
own
movies
and
will
learn
how
to
create
scenes
just
like
the
ones
in
Hollywood.
We
will
also
use
stop
motion
animation
to
create
our
own
short
films.
In
addition
to
creating
our
own
movies,
we
will
watch
examples
of
stop
motion
animation
and
other
types
of
short
films.
Join
us
for
a
week
of
film
making
fun.
Material
fee
$25.
SESSION 1 - FULL DAY
Hogwarts 3rd-6th (Jane Hile) Ever wish you could be a student
at Hogwarts? Now is your chance! The magic begins the moment
you receive your letter of acceptance. Visit Hogsmeade and
Gringotts so you can shop for supplies. Finally, you'll arrive at the
Great Hall for a sorting ceremony and the fun really begins.
Classes will include: Potions, Herbology, Arithmancy, Astronomy,
History of Magic, Divination, Care of Magical Creatures, and of
course, Quidditch. We will repeat some favorite activities from
past years as well as encounter new magical adventures. Four
prefect spots will be available each session for returning campers
entering 7th -9th grades. Let the magic begin! Instructors:
Professor McGonagall (Jane Hile), Madame Hooch (LeAnne
Dudley). $50 material fee.
*All four sessions of Hogwarts are the same. Campers may only
sign up for ONE of the four sessions offered.
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SPECIALTY CAMP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Seaside Fun 3rd-9th (Mike Wasylenky and David Marais) Don't
you wish you could spend your summer by the sea frolicking in
the waves or walking the pier enjoying the many sweet treats?
Here is your opportunity! In this full day adventure, campers will
have the opportunity to spend time at many of Denver's premier
water parks. In addition, campers will venture to a couple of local
candy makers and have an opportunity to make their own
delectable treats. This camp combines the best of both worlds:
Willy Wonka's candy factory and a wet and wild setting! $50
materials fee.
Skateboardingl 3rd-8th (Art Gluck) Calling on riders of all
Everything Your Mom Won't Let You Do 3rd-8th (JH Sava)
Aren't you curious to see what it would be like to do all of the
things your mom won't let you do? Well, all of those things
should be done! Have ice cream for breakfast. Have giant water
balloon fights. Build dry ice bombs and have ice cream sundae
relay races. Play video games all morning or watch the whole Star
Wars saga. Go paint balling with all of your friends. And spend
the day climbing walls. Spend some of your time swimming right
after you eat. Crazy, I know. Do we need to learn anything new?
Nah, only if it is fun to do. Campers, come spend the week with
the fun parent. $20 materials fee.
levels! Grab your skateboard and join us for a fun-filled action
packed week of skateboarding. Whether you are new to the sport
or are on your way to this summer's X-Games, you will enjoy
yourself as we make our way to five of the Denver areas most
exciting skate parks. We will work on new tricks, master old ones,
and learn about skate park etiquette in a safe and supportive
environment. We will also use video analysis and photography to
improve our skills. (Skateboards and helmets required) $25
materials fee.
Jewelry Making Workshop 3rd-8th (Candice Kiesow) During
this week we will explore many aspects of jewelry making and
bead stringing. Choose from a large variety of beads and baubles
with all the findings you need to finish your own creations. We'll
work with metal clay to make a one-of-a-kind charm from bronze
clay. Make your own beads and pendants with polymer clay as
well. You will be "bead-dazzled" at all the wonderful jewelry you
will make! $25 materials fee.
So You Think You Can Dance Camp 3rd-8th (Angie Martyn,
ridiculously awesome Lego robots! We'll learn how to make carbots, battle-bots, animal-bots, grabber-bots, friend-bots, enemybots, and many more! Let your imagination run wild as you
create your own, specially-designed robots and program them to
do your bidding. Choose to have your creations learn to battle
other robots or fetch you a snack. If you love Legos and robots,
this is definitely the camp for you! $10 materials fee.
Sabrina Umbaugh and Special "Guest Judges") SYTYCD Camp is
back! Last year's was a total blast and we are back with an even
better week of dancing for Summer at Stanley 2013. This dance
intensive includes technique classes in ballet, contemporary, jazz,
hip hop, salsa, and swing dancing. Students will get the
opportunity to learn original choreography and create their own
choreography to perform for their fellow dancers, and our guest
"judges"! The format of the camp mimics the format of the popular
TV show. Dancers will also get to perform in a larger production
at the end of the week. $15 materials fee.
(**Note: This year there will be 3 weeks of SYTYCD Camp.
Students may sign up for one week, or 2, or 3... each week there
will be new dances taught, and new guest judges, so that each
week of the camp will compliment the other weeks and camps can
be done individually or in conjunction with each other.**)
Extreme Fun Action Week 3rd-8th (Donna Meallet and Sig
Hartmann) Calling all extreme campers! It's that time again to
come out for another fun filled three weeks of non-stop action
with Extreme Fun. Excitement will be lurking around every
corner. Six Flags, Elitch Gardens, Extreme Challenge, Jump Street,
Laser Quest, Apex, Alpine Slide, and much much more! School is
out and now it's time to play! $50 materials fee.
*The activities listed are some example of the places we will be
going to over the three weeks. Each week will be different and
will not include all of the activities listed above. Some of our
more favorite activities may be repeated. You will be given a
weekly agenda at the start of each week.
SESSION 2 - JUNE 16-20
SESSION 2 - EXTENDED
Early Birds (AM CARE)
Milk and Cookies (PM CARE)
SESSION 2 - AM ONLY
Lego Robots 3rd-8th (Nat Oliver) Build and program
Cooking Secrets from Exotic Places 3rd-8th
(Stephanie Collins) The world is full of fascinating places that
offer delectable cuisine. This camp offers children the experience
of learning about these exotic places and cooking the recipes from
around the world. Each day we will focus on one country and
explore their culture through cooking traditional dishes. We will
also venture off campus to learn about cooking at local
restaurants. At the end of the week, your child will come home
with their very own recipe book so they can teach the entire
family! $25 materials fee.
SESSION 2 - PM ONLY
Movies, Cartoons, and Comics 3rd-8th (Nat Oliver) Do you
love watching movies and cartoons and reading comic books? Do
you like to draw or want to become a better illustrator? You can
do all these things and more in this class. We’ll watch some
fantastic animated movies for inspiration, read some comic books,
and learn to write and draw our own stories. This will be a fun
and relaxing class where you can let your imagination run wild
and hone your artistic talents. Material Fee $10.
Ultimate Frisbee and Flag Football 3rd-8th (JH Sava) Join
JH Sava for an afternoon of building Frisbee skills and playing
Flag Football. Learn the skills needed to play Ultimate Frisbee
with your friends and use similar skills to play Flag Football. For
those of you who don’t know how to play Ultimate Frisbee the
game is played between two teams of seven players on a large
rectangular pitch. A line drawn across the pitch at either end
creates two "endzones" (like Football). These are the goal-scoring
areas. A goal is scored when a team completes a pass to a player
standing (or more likely running) in the endzone. Ask your
friends to join because the more players you have the more fun it
is. Material Fee $25.
My Space 3rd-6th (Ashleigh
Dudley) Make your room the
space you love most. We will spend the week making everything
you need to make your room your personal paradise. From light
fixtures and doorbells to personalized nameplate and pieces of art,
your room will be the coolest on the block. Brought to you by
Ashleigh Dudley (Prof. Sprout of Hogwarts). Material fee $25.
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SPECIALTY CAMP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Crafternoons 3rd-8th (Ashleigh Dudley) Afternoons get crafty!
Spend the afternoons with every craft you can imagine. Lots of
glue, glitter, paint and creativity. By the end of the week you will
be a true crafter with a collection of crafty masterpieces to show
for it. Come ready to Keep Calm and Craft On. Brought to you by
Ashleigh Dudley (Prof. Sprout of Hogwarts). Material fee $25.
For the Love of Art 3rd-8th (Candice Kiesow) For the budding
artist, we will explore different art media this week. Some of the
projects will include: painting, printing, shrinking & sewing art.
We'll see where our love of art takes us on this journey exploring
the many fun aspects of making art. $25 materials fee.
SESSION 2 - FULL DAY
Leisure Games 3rd-9th (Mike Wasylenky) Come join us for a
week of friendly competition in a variety of fun leisurely pursuits.
We will spend the week bowling, mini-putting, swimming, and
playing a variety of board and video games. We will go to a water
park, spend time at Nickel-a-Play, and enjoy the sun while
playing yard games. Come test yourself against the masters of
leisure. $50 materials fee.
Extreme Fun Action Week 3rd-8th (Donna Meallet and Sig
Hartmann) Calling all extreme campers! It's that time again to
come out for another fun filled three weeks of non-stop action
with Extreme Fun. Excitement will be lurking around every
corner. Six Flags, Elitch Gardens, Extreme Challenge, Jump Street,
Laser Quest, Apex, Alpine Slide, and much much more! School is
out and now it's time to play! $50 materials fee.
*The activities listed are some example of the places we will be
going to over the three weeks. Each week will be different and
will not include all of the activities listed above. Some of our
more favorite activities may be repeated. You will be given a
weekly agenda at the start of each week.
How It's Made 3rd-8th (Katie Boston) Do you ever wonder
how money is made or how glass is blown? If so, come join us on
tours around the area! We will be visiting some amazing places
such a glass blowing studio, a frisbee factory, the mint and a tshirt shop along with a few other places around the city!! Come
join us in finding out how things are made and how things work!!
$45 materials fee.
Alpinegirl! 5th-8th (Mich Cotton and Allyson Levy) It's summer
and it's Colorado! There is no better way to kick it off than going
on a girls-only backpacking trip. Lead by two experienced
outdoorswomen, we will be learning about basic wilderness first
aide, leave no trace, wilderness cooking, outdoor yoga, and
navigation. We will spend the first two days preparing, getting to
know each other, and spend a total of two nights in the woods.
Dependant on snowfall, we will be backpacking in the Indian
Peaks Wilderness. $50 materials fee.
*Note: The tuition for this camp is $500. The campers will be in
the wilderness from Wednesday-Friday.
What Would Happen If... 3rd-9th (Jon Gottesfeld and Stephanie
Bender) This camp is all about the thrill of experimentation,
making huge messes and not getting in trouble for it. We will play
games, create concoctions, make edible treats, produce toys and
much, much more. $40 materials fee.
SESSION 3 - JUNE 23-27
SESSION 3 - EXTENDED
Milk and Cookies (PM CARE)
SESSION 3 - AM ONLY
Kerry's Bakery 3rd-6th (Kerry Dickman) Join this Jersey girl
with her own version of "Cake Boss!" We'll design, bake, build,
and decorate our own creative, individual cakes to be displayed
and of course, eaten! $25 materials fee.
World Cup Soccer 3rd-7th (Allyson Levy) Had your fill of
American "football’? Come celebrate the true meaning of futbol.
The World Cup is back!!! EAT, DRINK, BREATH, LIVE and
WATCH World Cup Soccer. Come watch countries unite in Brazil
and engage in the most intense awesome soccer match-up this
side of the universe. Not only will we watch the games, but we’ll
create our own mini World Cup: forming teams, playing matches,
making jerseys, chanting cheers, and so much more. $10 Material
fee.
Mystery at Stanley 3rd-8th (Stephanie Collins) Imagine you're
an investigator and you come across a crime scene just moments
after arriving at camp. The mystery is so deep that you'll spend a
week unraveling the mind-bending clues. The evidence will be
baffling and intriguing. You will use forensic experiments to find
the answers to the mystery. This is one mystery that you'll look
forward to exploring every day. If you have participated in our
mystery camps before, don't worry, because each year we explore
different engaging mysteries. Totally new for 2014! $25 materials
fee.
Pirates, Mermaids and More! 3rd-6th (Julie Miles) Ahoy
Mates, Avast Landlubbers, All Hands on Deck----Pirates,
Mermaids and hidden treasure await you! We will create mini
skits, engage in creative drama, delve into literature and, of
course, create art projects themed around Pirates, Mermaids and
More while we search for buried treasures, explore, play and
create during this week long Summer at Stanley Camp! $15
materials fee.
SESSION 3 - PM ONLY
Crazy Cupcakes! 3rd-8th (Kerry Dickman) Have fun this
summer decorating cupcakes! Learn how to create duck
cupcakes, as well as owls and space aliens, and lots more! We'll
create a new design everyday- and then enjoy eating them! $25
materials fee.
Stanley Series of Poker 3rd-8th (Stephanie Collins and Tim
Collins) America's great and historic pastime is back and even
better! For this one of a kind camp, Stephanie will be accompanied
by a semi-professional poker player. Each day you will learn to
play different forms of poker including Hold 'em, Stud, and Draw.
You will amaze your friends and family with chip handling tricks
and shuffling techniques. After so much fun, you'll experience
even more as you cool off at the swimming pool. Prizes will be
awarded to all participants. $25 materials fee.
Boxes, Boxes Galore 3rd-8th (Allyson Levy) We will be
building magnificent structures out of boxes! From caterpillar
homes to forts to tables and chairs, the opportunities are endless!
Material fee $10.
Scrapbooking Camp 3rd-8th (Paige Romer)
Preserve your
favorite memories and get crafty with scrapbooking! Learn
different techniques for displaying your photos and memories,
and come home at the end of the week with a beautiful scrapbook!
Material fee $25.
Early Birds (AM CARE)
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SPECIALTY CAMP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
SESSION 3 - FULL DAY
Stanleywood's Fabulous Flicks 3rd-8th (Ted McLean )
Movie buff? Like to read reviews? Escape the mid-summer heat
as we cool off in various Denver theaters and view a wide variety
of age appropriate movies. Using an interdisciplinary approach,
we will compare various genres through discussion, art and
writing. The writing component of the class will emphasize
compare/contrast writing and the use of specific details to create
fluent reviews. Through the course of the week, students will also
create, direct and edit their own films. $50 materials fee.
Shutterbugs! 4th-8th (Art Gluck) Welcome photographers of
all levels! Have you ever wondered what makes a photo great?
Ever use a pinhole camera? Come learn composition, depth of
field and angles. But we won't stop there. How about still lifes?
Black and White? Architecture? People? Action? Grab your
camera or borrow one of ours, hop on the bus and let's go explore
Denver! We will spend the day taking pictures. At the end of the
day, we will download our images and learn how to use the
magic of iPhoto to build our own photo album as well as the art
and chemistry of the conventional darkroom. We will also print
and mat our favorite images for an end of camp gallery show. $50
materials fee.
Extreme Fun Action Week 3rd-8th (Donna Meallet and Sig
Hartmann) Calling all extreme campers! It's that time again to
come out for another fun filled three weeks of non-stop action
with Extreme Fun. Excitement will be lurking around every
corner. Six Flags, Elitch Gardens, Extreme Challenge, Jump Street,
Laser Quest, Apex, Alpine Slide, and much much more! School is
out and now it's time to play! $50 materials fee.
*The activities listed are some example of the places we will be
going to over the three weeks. Each week will be different and
will not include all of the activities listed above. Some of our
more favorite activities may be repeated. You will be given a
weekly agenda at the start of each week.
Hogwarts 3rd-6th (Jane Hile) Ever wish you could be a student
at Hogwarts? Now is your chance! The magic begins the moment
you receive your letter of acceptance. Visit Hogsmeade and
Gringotts so you can shop for supplies. Finally, you'll arrive at the
Great Hall for a sorting ceremony and the fun really begins.
Classes will include: Potions, Herbology, Arithmancy, Astronomy,
History of Magic, Divination, Care of Magical Creatures, and of
course, Quidditch. We will repeat some favorite activities from
past years as well as encounter new magical adventures. Four
prefect spots will be available each session for returning campers
entering 7th -9th grades. Let the magic begin! Instructors:
Professor McGonagall (Jane Hile), Madame Hooch (LeAnne
Dudley). $50 material fee.
*All four sessions of Hogwarts are the same. Campers may only
sign up for ONE of the four sessions offered.
Survivor: Summer at Stanley 3rd-8th (Mich Cotton) Could
you survive in the wilderness? Based on the popular TV show,
here is your chance to learn the basic skills to survive in the
outdoors. Each day, we will spend time learning about and
practicing the skills necessary to live outdoors. Activities will
include fort-building, solar cooking, climbing, camouflage and
more! We will have an opportunity to go off campus to practice
the skills that we are learning. Are you up for the challenge?
Don't forget your water bottle! $40 materials fee.
Fly Fishing 4th-8th (JH Sava and Mark Leeks) Ever wonder how
a fly fisher person determines which fly to use or when to use it?
It all comes down to knowing the rivers, streams and lakes that
you fish. We will take a close look at the ecology of the streams
that we fish through the eyes of a "fly fisher person." We will get a
better understanding of which bugs the fish eat so that we can
catch fish later on. This is ecology with the purpose of fishing!
Days will be spent both at Stanley and on a number of local lakes
and rivers. Our time at Stanley will be spent refining our casting
skills, as well as tying flies and wrapping rods. Grab your rod and
join us to develop a new, relaxing hobby filled with skill and
finesse (a limited number of rods are available to borrow). $40
materials fee.
SESSION 4 - JUNE 30-JULY 3
SESSION 4 - EXTENDED
Early Birds (AM CARE)
Milk and Cookies (PM CARE)
SESSION 4 - AM ONLY
Tennis 3rd-8th (Ted McLean) This camp will work on all
aspects of learning the sport of tennis. We will practice ground
strokes, serves, net play, and most importantly, having fun! All
abilities are welcome. We will travel to local tennis courts to play.
After tennis, we will cool down in the pool or with water games.
Bring your racquets, water bottles and swim suit, and be ready for
a week of racquet fun. $15 materials fee.
Babysitting 101 ages 11-15 as required by Red Cross (Heather
Greasser) Learn all you need to know to be a family's dream
babysitter. Babysitting is a great way to earn money and it's
important to be prepared for all the adventures you may
encounter. During this camp, you will receive the 7-hour Red
Cross babysitter certification course. Then, take what you have
learned from the Red Cross, as well as the expertise from a young
mom, and create your babysitting portfolio! Each day will focus
on a different age group and you will create a portfolio of
activities to entertain kids. In addition, you will role play various
babysitting scenarios and create a resume and flyer. This is a
great opportunity to prepare for a summer of babysitting. $50
materials fee (certification included).
Spa-tastic 3rd-8th (Jen Seiberling) Kick back and relax in this
retreat-like morning class. Learn what common ingredients can
be used for facial treatments; give and receive manis and pedis;
become a mixologist and create aromatherapeutic lotions; create
healthy spa treats like infused waters and smoothies, and even
practice some yoga and meditation. $20 materials fee.
Out of This World Improv 3rd-6th (Jacky Marino) Can Harry
Potter use The Force? What happens when Yoda meets Gollum?
How long does it take Princess Leia to get ready for her date with
the Hulk? Discover the outcome to these scenarios and more in
Out of this World Improv! This performance based camp will
draw inspiration from our favorite fantasy stories and films. Using
our bodies, voices, imaginations (and The Force when necessary);
we will create characters, build scenes and invent whole worlds
together. We will conclude our Sci-Fi adventures with a Thursday
parent sharing from 11:00-11:30am. $15 material fee.
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SPECIALTY CAMP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
SESSION 4 - PM ONLY
Advanced Babysitting Ages 12 and up (Heather Greasser) Take
your babysitting training to the next level in this class. In this
camp, you will become certified in child and infant CPR and first
aid. You will analyze and create developmentally appropriate
activities for children, learn to work with the more challenging
situations that may occur in babysitting and run a choice time for
the day camp as a practice for working with larger groups of
children. Come, jump in with both feet to the world of childcare.
$50 material fee (certification included).
Must have completed or be enrolled in Babysitting 101 course
from the Red Cross.
Sharp Shooters 3rd-6th (Ted McLean) Each day we will
venture off campus and play games that require a steady hand
and a keen sense of aim. Games will include billiards, laser tag,
mini-golf and archery. Our 'aim' will be to have as much fun as
possible! $25 materials fee.
So You Think You Can Dance Camp 3rd-8th (Angie Martyn,
Sabrina Umbaugh and Special "Guest Judges") SYTYCD Camp is
back! Last year's was a total blast and we are back with an even
better week of dancing for Summer at Stanley 2013. This dance
intensive includes technique classes in ballet, contemporary, jazz,
hip hop, salsa, and swing dancing. Students will get the
opportunity to learn original choreography and create their own
choreography to perform for their fellow dancers, and our guest
"judges"! The format of the camp mimics the format of the popular
TV show. Dancers will also get to perform in a larger production
at the end of the week. $15 materials fee.
(**Note: This year there will be 3 weeks of SYTYCD Camp.
Students may sign up for one week, or 2, or 3... each week there
will be new dances taught, and new guest judges, so that each
week of the camp will compliment the other weeks and camps can
be done individually or in conjunction with each other.**)
Camp Chaos! 3rd-8th (Donna Meallet and Kevin Nugent) Throw
Tie Dye Mania! 3rd-6th (Jenny Tarbox) Tie Dye mania! Kids
will learn the chemistry and artistry of tie-dye during this fun
filled week. Students will need to provide the clothing and
chemicals and dye will be provided. Material fee $25.
some chaos into your summer! The only theme to this camp is fun!
Some of the rockin' things we are planning include exploring the
hidden bike paths of Denver, tie dye, Papier Mache sculptures,
laser tag, heading out to the Apex fun center, a bicycle rodeo, and
whatever else we can dream up! Take your summer fun to the
next level, see you at Camp Chaos! $50 material fee.
Upper 90 Soccer 3rd-8th (Peter Druck) Take your child’s game
Food Network Stanley Style: Season 2 3rd-8th (Ashleigh
to the next level!! Upper 90 Soccer focuses on building the young
athlete's fitness, character and soccer game.
Combining soccer training with character lessons, Upper 90
instructors focus on physical development and skills (such as
warm-up and stretching, balance, coordination, and agility, ball
control and dribbling, cutting and 1 v 1 moves, passing and
trapping, and shooting and goal scoring), social development
(such as
passion for the game, self-confidence, teamwork and cooperation,
following directions, healthy lifestyle habits) and character
building (such as honesty, fair play, respect, self-control, positive
attitude, kindness, work ethic, perseverance). No material fee.
SESSION 4 - FULL DAY
SOL: Stanley Outdoor Lab 3rd-8th (Allyson Levy and Nat
Oliver) Rock Climbing and Bouldering. Hiking and
Exploration. Delicious Camp Cuisine. Leadership Development.
Best Outdoor Experience Out There. Come spend 4 days and 3
nights exploring your inner adventurer with Stanley’s Outdoor
Lab. Led by two experienced rock climbers and trip leaders, S.O.L.
will take you into the wilderness to explore all that there is to
offer. We will spend our time rock climbing, exploring streams,
and enjoying the outdoors only to return to share our stories over
a delicious camp-cooked meal. The outdoors are a great place to
push your limits, develop your leadership skills, and have a great
time with an amazing group of people. $50 Material fee. Camp
tuition is $420.
Dudley) Spend a week perfecting your culinary skills! We will
recreate all the Food Network’s best shows like Iron Chef,
Cupcake Wars, Food Network Challenge, Chopped and Ace of
Cakes. We’ll spend the week filming our shows and then finish off
with a screening of our Food Network Debut along with a
showcase of the food and cookbook we have created. You’ll walk
away with a chef’s coat, kitchen kit and culinary skills to rival
Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse. You may even get to meet a real
Food Network Star! Brought to you by Ashleigh Dudley (Prof.
Sprout of Hogwarts). Material fee $50.
SESSION 5 - JULY 7-11
SESSION 5 - EXTENDED
Early Birds (AM CARE)
Milk and Cookies (PM CARE)
SESSION 5 - AM ONLY
World Desserts 3rd-9th (Karin McLean) There will be no need
to pack your camper a dessert this week. We will be learning
about and creating delicious desserts from different parts of the
the world. Various desserts include: Greek Baklava, French
Chocolate Mousse, homemade Italian gelato, just to name a few.
$25 materials fee.
Video Game Design 3rd-6th (Myers Learning) Participants in
this one-week camp learn to program computers by creating their
own video games. They can build their own versions of classic
games like Pong, Pac-Man, and Brick Breaker, and they can invent
new games of their own. Kids design their games in Scratch, a free
MIT-developed computer programming language for children.
They will learn to use Scratch from any computer in the world,
publish their games to the web, and create a Scratch page on the
web to share their games with parents, siblings, and friends. This
one-week camp is social, playful, artistic, and fun. It is ideal for
kids who love to create, build, and share. No computer experience
required. For a three-minute video on creating in Scratch, visit
http://vimeo.com/29457909. No material fee.
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SPECIALTY CAMP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
More Lego Robots 3rd-8th (Nat Oliver) Build and program
ridiculously awesome Lego robots! We'll learn how to make carbots, battle-bots, animal-bots, grabber-bots, friend-bots, enemybots, and many more! Let your imagination run wild as you
create your own, specially-designed robots and program them to
do your bidding. Choose to have your creations learn to battle
other robots or fetch you a snack. If you love Legos and robots,
this is definitely the camp for you! $10 materials fee.
SESSION 5 - PM ONLY
Kaleidoscope of Arts 3rd-8th
(Karin McLean) Do you think art is just painting? In this unique
class, we will be exploring some other types of art through field
trips and hands-on experience. Possible field trips include a
decorate-your-own-cupcake bakery, a glassblowers or glassfusing studio, and a paint-your-own pottery studio. Hands-on
projects may include silk scarf painting, papercraft art and
decorating tote bags, among others. Come with us on this exciting
journey into the wide world of art! Weather and time permitting,
pool time will also be included, so bring a swimsuit and towel.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothes that can get dirty. $25
materials fee.
Synchronized Swimming Camp 3rd-8th (Paige Romer)
You've seen it in the Olympics and in the movies - now it's your
turn to try! Students will spend each afternoon learning the basics
of synchro from a veteran swimmer and coach. We will also work
on choreographic routines and making costumes for our end of
the week Water Show! In order to participate, students must be
water safe and able to swim a full length of the pool with ease.
Please bring a swim suit, goggles, a change of clothes and your
best synchro smile! $25 materials fee
Upper 90 Soccer 3rd-8th (Peter Druck) Take your child’s game
to the next level!! Upper 90 Soccer focuses on building the young
athlete's fitness, character and soccer game.
Combining soccer training with character lessons, Upper 90
instructors focus on physical development and skills (such as
warm-up and stretching, balance, coordination, and agility, ball
control and dribbling, cutting and 1 v 1 moves, passing and
trapping, and shooting and goal scoring), social development
(such as
passion for the game, self-confidence, teamwork and cooperation,
following directions, healthy lifestyle habits) and character
building (such as honesty, fair play, respect, self-control, positive
attitude, kindness, work ethic, perseverance). No material fee.
Be a YouTube Star 3rd-8th (Nat Oliver) In this class, you’ll
learn how to use the computer to video tape and produce your
own YouTube-style movies. Make a music video (or lip dub) to
your favorite song, an animated film, or anything else from your
imagination that you want to film. We will upload finished
movies to the internet so you can share them with your friends
and family! Material fee $10.
SESSION 5 - FULL DAY
So You Think You Can Dance Camp 3rd-8th (Angie Martyn,
Sabrina Umbaugh and Special "Guest Judges") SYTYCD Camp is
back! Last year's was a total blast and we are back with an even
better week of dancing for Summer at Stanley 2013. This dance
intensive includes technique classes in ballet, contemporary, jazz,
hip hop, salsa, and swing dancing. Students will get the
opportunity to learn original choreography and create their own
choreography to perform for their fellow dancers, and our guest
"judges"! The format of the camp mimics the format of the popular
TV show. Dancers will also get to perform in a larger production
at the end of the week. $15 materials fee.
(**Note: This year there will be 3 weeks of SYTYCD Camp.
Students may sign up for one week, or 2, or 3... each week there
will be new dances taught, and new guest judges, so that each
week of the camp will compliment the other weeks and camps can
be done individually or in conjunction with each other.**)
Hogwarts 3rd-6th (Jane Hile) Ever wish you could be a student
at Hogwarts? Now is your chance! The magic begins the moment
you receive your letter of acceptance. Visit Hogsmeade and
Gringotts so you can shop for supplies. Finally, you'll arrive at the
Great Hall for a sorting ceremony and the fun really begins.
Classes will include: Potions, Herbology, Arithmancy, Astronomy,
History of Magic, Divination, Care of Magical Creatures, and of
course, Quidditch. We will repeat some favorite activities from
past years as well as encounter new magical adventures. Four
prefect spots will be available each session for returning campers
entering 7th -9th grades. Let the magic begin! Instructors:
Professor McGonagall (Jane Hile), Madame Hooch (LeAnne
Dudley). $50 material fee.
*All four sessions of Hogwarts are the same. Campers may only
sign up for ONE of the four sessions offered.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Theater Production-Weeks
5 and 6 4th-8th (Jacky Marino) Actors, singers and dancers-oh
my! Follow the yellow brick road to Stanley’s Land of Oz where
we will perform this classic tale with a modern twist. The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz follows Dorothy on her adventures
“Somewhere over the Rainbow”. Once she is dropped into the
Land of Oz, life becomes more colorful with her new friends;
Glenda the Good, Munchkins from Munchkin Land, the
Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. On their way to
Emerald City they encounter a wicked witch, flying monkeys and
other dangerous obstacles. Working as an ensemble we will play,
rehearse, create costumes, props and sets to bring Dorothy and
her high top ruby sneakers back home. No prior stage experience
is necessary! $50 material fee.
Please note this camp is a 2 week experience, both sessions 5 & 6
Performance
times:
Friday
July
18th
at
10:00am
Friday
July
18th
at
2:00pm
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SPECIALTY CAMP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Fly Fishing 4th-8th (JH Sava and Mark Leeks) Ever wonder how
a fly fisher person determines which fly to use or when to use it?
It all comes down to knowing the rivers, streams and lakes that
you fish. We will take a close look at the ecology of the streams
that we fish through the eyes of a "fly fisher person." We will get a
better understanding of which bugs the fish eat so that we can
catch fish later on. This is ecology with the purpose of fishing!
Days will be spent both at Stanley and on a number of local lakes
and rivers. Our time at Stanley will be spent refining our casting
skills, as well as tying flies and wrapping rods. Grab your rod and
join us to develop a new, relaxing hobby filled with skill and
finesse (a limited number of rods are available to borrow). $40
materials fee.
Rocky Mountain Adventure 4th-8th (Mike Wasylenky)
Wouldn’t
you
love
an
opportunity
to
explore
all
that
the
mountains
have
to
offer?
This
week
will
be
dedicated
to
getting
into
the
Rockies
and
enjoying
the
great
outdoors.
We
will
participate
in
a
variety
of
activities
that
could
include:
glacier
sledding,
horse
backing
riding,
hot
springs,
an
adventure
park,
fishing,
and
more!
Don’t
miss
out
on
this
rare
opportunity
to
spend
a
week
in
the
mountains
that
you
call
home!
$75
material
fee.
SESSION 6 - JULY 14-18
SESSION 6 - EXTENDED
Early Birds (AM CARE)
Milk and Cookies (PM CARE)
Breakfast in Hollywood 3rd-8th (Ashleigh Dudley) Start the
day off right! Each morning we will prepare a breakfast fit for the
stars and watch a movie while we eat our culinary masterpieces.
Breakfast of the day will of course go along with the movie, so
expect things like Minion Pancakes, Rapunzel and Flynn’s
sunshine smoothies, and Cloudy with a Chance of Breakfast
feasts. Brought to you by Ashleigh Dudley (Prof. Sprout of
Hogwarts). Material fee $25.
SESSION 6 - PM ONLY
I Could Make That 3rd-8th (Karin McLean) Has your camper
ever looked online or at a catalog and thought, “I could make
that?" In this class, we are going to bring those ideas to life,
creating individualized fun, inspired décor, accessories, and
wearables. Wear clothes that can get dirty - this is a hands-on
class. Material fee $25.
Dodgeball Returns 4th-8th (JH Sava) Who knows how many
different versions of Dodge ball there are? Want to find out?
Come join JH for an afternoon of fun, in the cool of the gym,
playing your favorite PE game. The more students we have, the
more fun you are going to have. Tell your friends to join us and let
the battle begin! $20 materials fee.
Duck Tape Dynasty 3rd-8th (Ashleigh Dudley) Ducktape,
Ducktape, Ducktape! This week, we will do everything under the
sun with this sticky medium. From making bags and wallets to
testing its strength with crazy experiments, we will do it all.
Prepare to get sticky! Brought to you by Ashleigh Dudley (Prof.
Sprout of Hogwarts). $25 Material fee.
SESSION 6 - AM ONLY
SESSION 6 - FULL DAY
Tinfoil Computers 3rd-8th (Myers Learning) This one-week
camp is a playful introduction to computer programming for kids
who love to design and build their own contraptions. Participants
use a programming language called Scratch to create animations
and games, and then use cardboard, wire, tinfoil, and tape to
build physical contraptions to control them. Each student will
have their own laptop and a mini-computer called a Scratch
Sensor Board that is full of switches and sensors that react to
electricity, light, and touch. Students will find that with a little
creativity and collaboration, tinfoil and computers really do mix.
No computer experience required. This camp is designed for girls
and boys, artists and engineers – for all who like to invent, create,
build and share. Materials fee: $25.
Adventures in Denver 3rd-8th (Katie Boston and Stephanie
Collins) Sign up for this camp if you want to experience fabulous
adventures that Denver has to offer! Not only will you encounter
a new series of adventures everyday, but you will also learn just
how much fun you can have around town. Adventures will
include swimming at Apex, cosmic bowling, crawdad fishing,
thrilling rides at Elitch Gardens and many other surprising
excursions. You are guaranteed to have a blast as you explore and
discover all the wonders Denver has to offer. We always offer new
adventures each year! $50 materials fee.
Bakery Shop 3rd-8th (Karin McLean) Would you love to learn
how to bake sweet treats at home? In this mouth-watering class,
we will be baking delicious cookies, cakes and breads. Come
prepared to have some hands-on baking time, as each student will
be baking her/his own goodies to take home. Please wear clothes
that can get dirty, bring an apron and wear comfortable shoes.
Copies of all recipes will be available to take home. $25 materials
fee.
Everything Your Mom Won't Let You Do 3rd-8th (JH Sava)
Aren't you curious to see what it would be like to do all of the
things your mom won't let you do? Well, all of those things
should be done! Have ice cream for breakfast. Have giant water
balloon fights. Build dry ice bombs and have ice cream sundae
relay races. Play video games all morning or watch the whole Star
Wars saga. Go paint balling with all of your friends. And spend
the day climbing walls. Spend some of your time swimming right
after you eat. Crazy, I know. Do we need to learn anything new?
Nah, only if it is fun to do. Campers, come spend the week with
the fun parent. $20 materials fee.
Write Around Denver 3rd-8th (Amy Pregulman) Come join us
with the adventure of the summer! Each morning we'll board the
local RTD for a day of fun and writing. Exploring the city, we'll
dive into our writer's notebooks and observe the hauntings of the
cemetery, the sights of the skyline from the very top of the library,
the interesting people on the bus and much more! We'll even taste
ice cream from our local vendors! Don't worry past grads, we'll
go to new and different places along with some old standbys. $50
materials fee.
Introduction to Nature and Science 3rd-8th (Mark Leeks and
David Michael) Hands on exploration of nature and science. We
will build habitats and playgrounds for various bugs, such as:
millipedes, rolypolys, snails and spiders. Learn about reptiles
with 'Oz', the dragon and "Midnight" the snake. We'll also learn
to look for 'evidence' of animals through their tracks and other
'clues.' For science, we will build soda rockets, wind-up racers,
paper planes and marble ramps. To end the week we will take a
trip to a wildlife refuge! $25 materials fee.
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SPECIALTY CAMP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Theater Production-Weeks
5 and 6 3rd-8th (Jacky Marino) Actors, singers and dancers-oh
my! Follow the yellow brick road to Stanley’s Land of Oz where
we will perform this classic tale with a modern twist. The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz follows Dorothy on her adventures
“Somewhere over the Rainbow”. Once she is dropped into the
Land of Oz, life becomes more colorful with her new friends;
Glenda the Good, Munchkins from Munchkin Land, the
Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. On their way to
Emerald City they encounter a wicked witch, flying monkeys and
other dangerous obstacles. Working as an ensemble we will play,
rehearse, create costumes, props and sets to bring Dorothy and
her high top ruby sneakers back home. No prior stage experience
is necessary! $50 material fee.
Please note this camp is a 2 week experience, both sessions 5 & 6
Performance
times:
Friday
July
18th
at
10:00am
Friday
July
18th
at
2:00pm
Crashes, Catapults and Explosions 3rd-7th (Matt Barber)
The tradition continues… This year we will take to the high seas
and explore the world of pirates. Activities will include making
your pirate avatar, building a pirate ship including working
cannons, form pirate alliances and do battle on the high seas.
Material fee $50.
SESSION 7 - JULY 21-25
SESSION 7 - EXTENDED
Early Birds (AM CARE)
Milk and Cookies (PM CARE)
SESSION 7 - AM ONLY
Digital Photography and Digital Editing 3rd-8th (Luciano
Nonino) Learn how to take digital pictures (portraits, macro
pictures of insects and flowers, landscaping and sport pictures
with the use of a zoom). Then, go to the computer lab and modify
them by using Adobe's Photoshop. In this camp, students will
learn Photoshop tools such as cropping, liquefying of photos and
artistic filters. $15 materials fee
Tennis 3rd-8th (Ted McLean) This camp will work on all
aspects of learning the sport of tennis. We will practice ground
strokes, serves, net play, and most importantly, having fun! All
abilities are welcome. We will travel to local tennis courts to play.
After tennis, we will cool down in the pool or with water games.
Bring your racquets, water bottles and swim suit, and be ready for
a week of racquet fun. $15 materials fee.
Video Game Design 3rd-6th (Myers Learning) Participants in
this one-week camp learn to program computers by creating their
own video games. They can build their own versions of classic
games like Pong, Pac-Man, and Brick Breaker, and they can invent
new games of their own. Kids design their games in Scratch, a free
MIT-developed computer programming language for children.
They will learn to use Scratch from any computer in the world,
publish their games to the web, and create a Scratch page on the
web to share their games with parents, siblings, and friends. This
one-week camp is social, playful, artistic, and fun. It is ideal for
kids who love to create, build, and share. No computer experience
required. For a three-minute video on creating in Scratch, visit
http://vimeo.com/29457909. No material fee.
SESSION 7 - PM ONLY
Archery 3rd-7th (Ted McLean and Donna Meallet) Calling all
Robin Hoods and wilderness/sports lovers! Come discover
and/or practice your archery skills. We will be shooting arrows
with simple bows and will travel to a real archery range. Cool
down with water games, ice cream, and pool time after target
practice. $25 materials fee.
Movie Making: A YOU TUBE Experience 3rd-8th (Luciano
Nonino) A movie is a beautiful way to express your passion
about a subject. Campers will learn how to make a movie from
beginning to end. We will study the processes of planning, screen
writing, filming, directing, editing and producing. At the end of
the class, students will receive a DVD of their movie. $15
Materials
fee.
Breakfast Bash! 3rd-8th (Jen Seiberling) Learn about why
breakfast is an important fueling time, and create delicious
breakfast items such as muffins, cinnamon rolls, granola and
yogurt parfaits, egg dishes, and fresh juices that can be eaten at
any time of the day. $20
Materials
fee.
SESSION 7 - FULL DAY
Back Packing with JH 5th-8th (JH Sava and crew) This camp
will be on campus for the first two days and off campus
backpacking for the last three days. Ages will be 5th grade
through 8th grade. There is a beauty that only people that get out
on trail get to see and feel. The wild flowers blooming, a beautiful
sunset in the mountains and the chill of the morning air. Come
join JH for a three day back packing trip into the Summit County
wilderness. Minimal experience is necessary. We will spend
Monday and Tuesday planning and learning the skills needed to
go on a successful back packing trip. We will learn how to set a
tent, pack a back pack, start a stove and prepare food after a long
day of hiking. We will learn to make sure that our water is clean
and that we have enough to have energy. The goal will be to go
from point to point while hiking in a safe way. Group gear will be
provided and other equipment can be provided for those in need.
The schedule of the week will go as follows; first two days of the
week will be spent preparing for the trip, learning the essentials to
have a successful trip. Wed, Thurs and Friday will be spent on
trail coming back by Friday afternoon. $50 materials fee.
*Note: The tuition for this camp is $500. The campers will be in
the wilderness from Wednesday-Friday.
Dangerous Boys and Daring Girls 3rd-8th (Matt Barber)
There are some skills that every kid should know… put down the
iPad and learn spy skills, knot tying, tripwires, codes and ciphers,
tree house design, map and compass use, magic tricks, periscope
building, skipping stones, eating bugs, the worlds best paper
airplane, stage combat, building rockets and much more. Material
Fee $50.
Girls Only! 3rd-8th (Ashleigh Dudley) Spend the days doing
everything girls love. We will make everything from nail polish
and lipgloss to ice cream and pizza. Manicures, chick-flicks, girly
board games, cooking and crafting! Basically a week-long slumber
party of girl stuff galore, without having to sleep on the floor!
Brought to you by Ashleigh Dudley (Prof. Sprout of Hogwarts).
Material fee $40.
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SPECIALTY CAMP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Seaside Fun 3rd-9th (Mike Wasylenky and David Marais) Don't
you wish you could spend your summer by the sea frolicking in
the waves or walking the pier enjoying the many sweet treats?
Here is your opportunity! In this full day adventure, campers will
have the opportunity to spend time at many of Denver's premier
water parks. In addition, campers will venture to a couple of local
candy makers and have an opportunity to make their own
delectable treats. This camp combines the best of both worlds:
Willy Wonka's candy factory and a wet and wild setting! $50
materials fee.
James and the Giant Peach Theater Production 3rd-9th
(Jacky Marino) It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No- It’s a flying magical
peach! Roald Dahl's story comes hilariously to life in this
delightful play that follows James Henry Trotter, an imprisoned
boy who stumbles upon some magical crocodile tongues that lead
him to insect friends and a not so peachy journey to the Empire
State Building. This classic tale will fulfill the fantasy of anyone
who is looking for a summer theatrical adventure. James and the
Giant Peach will give performers the opportunity to take on roles
like the bubbly Ladybug, sassy Miss Spider, sophisticated Old
Green Grasshopper, and the horribly rotten Aunt Spiker and Aunt
Sponge. We will collaborate as an ensemble to create an entire
theatrical experience of sets, costumes and props and bring this
giant peach production flying through the theater! $50 material
fee.
Performance times:
Friday July 25th at 10:30am
Friday July 25th at 2pm
SESSION 8 - JULY 29-AUGUST 2
SESSION 8 - EXTENDED
Milk and Cookies (PM CARE)
Early Birds (AM CARE)
SESSION 8 - AM ONLY
Stanley's Got Talent! 3rd-5th (Brittany McKenna) Join us for
the most exciting talent show around! Whether it be singing,
dancing, magic tricks, juggling, or video making, we will help you
fine-tune your talents in Stanley's Got Talent! $25 materials fee.
Top Chef 3rd-8th (Kathy Muller) Do you enjoy eating food? Do
you enjoy cooking? Join us for a culinary experience with a little
bit of competition. We will be creating delicious meals, while
learning important cooking techniques. Using the popular
television show as our inspiration, students will start each day
with a “quick fire” challenge, helping them to learn a technique,
and they will then move into creating culinary masterpieces.
Learn how to cook and prepare delicious food in a fun setting.
Material fee $25.
Myth Busters 5th-9th (Katie Boston) Explore science the
Mythbusters way! Do you wonder why toast always seems to
land butter side down or perhaps how a Newton’s law “an object
at rest stays at rest” actually works in the real world? Come test
your theories and find out if certain myths are “Busted,”
“Plausible,” or “Confirmed.” We will go through the process that
the Mythbusters do (Wonder, Research, Guess, Test, Discover,
Results and Share). Material fee $25.
Tinfoil Computers 3rd-8th (Myers Learning) This one-week
camp is a playful introduction to computer programming for kids
who love to design and build their own contraptions. Participants
use a programming language called Scratch to create animations
and games, and then use cardboard, wire, tinfoil, and tape to
build physical contraptions to control them. Each student will
have their own laptop and a mini-computer called a Scratch
Sensor Board that is full of switches and sensors that react to
electricity, light, and touch. Students will find that with a little
creativity and collaboration, tinfoil and computers really do mix.
No computer experience required. This camp is designed for girls
and boys, artists and engineers – for all who like to invent, create,
build and share. Materials fee: $25.
SESSION 8 - PM ONLY
Tiny Town 3rd-8th (Katie Boston) Do you like miniature
things? Well, if you do, then this camp is for you! We will be
building our own miniature town. You can build a mini
schoolhouse, a candy shop, a pet store, a library or whatever other
tiny creation you can think up! At the end of the week you will be
able to take your creations home with you. $40 materials fee.
Stanley Comic Con 3rd-6th (Kathy Muller) Use your artistic
skills to create comic strips and graphic stories. We will use
inspiration from famous comics to learn how to design and
develop characters and stories. Campers will read comic books
and graphic novels and will use specific drawing techniques to
create their own comic book stories. Celebrate creativity and story
telling by joining us for Stanley Comic Con. Material fee $25.
Soothing Spa and Rockin' Relaxation 3rd-5th (Brittany
McKenna) After a long morning at camp, who doesn't want to
unwind with the latest and greatest in relaxation techniques? With
nail art, aromatherapy, massage therapy, reflexology, and more,
this camp is sure to keep you feeling happy, healthy, and at peace!
$25 materials fee.
SESSION 8 - FULL DAY
Write Around Denver 3rd-8th (Amy Pregulman) Come join us
with the adventure of the summer! Each morning we'll board the
local RTD for a day of fun and writing. Exploring the city, we'll
dive into our writer's notebooks and observe the hauntings of the
cemetery, the sights of the skyline from the very top of the library,
the interesting people on the bus and much more! We'll even taste
ice cream from our local vendors! Don't worry past grads, we'll
go to new and different places along with some old standbys. $50
materials fee.
Art Life 3rd-8th (Amy Weisenhorn) Join us for 5 full days of
becoming an artist! Artists of all kinds invited. We will have "art
choice time" to practice our own art form, or experiment in
another such as visual arts, music, performance art, dance and
theater. We will spend our afternoons collaborating on one big
community art piece, and some time cooling off at the pool. We'll
put together an art gallery and performance to show everyone
what we have created during the week. Your family is also invited
to spend the evenings with us exploring art and art events around
Denver. You won't want to miss the dancing, drawing, singing,
sculpting, strumming, drumming, doodling, monologuing, flash
mobbing and extreme creating! $35 materials fee.
Art show: Friday August 2nd, 2:00pm
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SPECIALTY CAMP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Hogwarts 3rd-6th (Jane Hile) Ever wish you could be a student
at Hogwarts? Now is your chance! The magic begins the moment
you receive your letter of acceptance. Visit Hogsmeade and
Gringotts so you can shop for supplies. Finally, you'll arrive at the
Great Hall for a sorting ceremony and the fun really begins.
Classes will include: Potions, Herbology, Arithmancy, Astronomy,
History of Magic, Divination, Care of Magical Creatures, and of
course, Quidditch. We will repeat some favorite activities from
past years as well as encounter new magical adventures. Four
prefect spots will be available each session for returning campers
entering 7th -9th grades. Let the magic begin! Instructors:
Professor McGonagall (Jane Hile), Madame Hooch (LeAnne
Dudley). $50 material fee.
*All four sessions of Hogwarts are the same. Campers may only
sign up for ONE of the four sessions offered.
Stanley Sports Fanatics 3rd-8th (Ted McLean) Calling all
sports enthusiasts! This camp is for the child that loves watching
and playing sports. Each day we will mix playing a variety of
sports with venturing off campus to tour facilities where the pros
play. Tours will include Sports Authority Field, the Pepsi Center,
Coors Field, Olympic Training Center, and possibly to Dove
Valley to catch glimpses of the Broncos training camp. We will
conclude the day of touring and sports playing with pool time and
water games. Material Fee $50.
Seaside Fun 3rd-9th (Mike Wasylenky and David Marais) Don't
you wish you could spend your summer by the sea frolicking in
the waves or walking the pier enjoying the many sweet treats?
Here is your opportunity! In this full day adventure, campers will
have the opportunity to spend time at many of Denver's premier
water parks. In addition, campers will venture to a couple of local
candy makers and have an opportunity to make their own
delectable treats. This camp combines the best of both worlds:
Willy Wonka's candy factory and a wet and wild setting! $50
materials fee.
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