Newtown Campus: Ages 10-13

Week of June 18

CAPTURE THE MOMENT New!
Learn to see life through a lens! Use your digital camera to explore the world around you. You will venture outdoors as we learn to frame a composition or capture your shadow in a picture. Take your photos home to share and display. Bring your own camera to camp. Alexis Amiet
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5430 C01

DECATHLON CAMP: TRACK, FIELD & FITNESS
This Decathlon Camp will challenge you in areas of track, field and overall fitness. Presentation of the various disciplines in track, (starting blocks, running and hurdling, speed sprinting and field endurance mechanics of jumping - horizontal and vertical - throwing shot and discus, javelin, and baton passing) within an environment of careful and thorough instruction by experienced coaches with safety being emphasized. Bring your bathing suit and towel.
Coach Stephan Harnish, B.S.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5617 C01

FOTOFUN
Bring your favorite pictures from home, school or anywhere! We will scan and copy them on special computer paper. Then the real fun begins! Hand-color your pictures to create original art that resembles paintings. Turn pictures of friends and family into cartoon characters. Design clothing/costumes for them. Place them in backgrounds like a jungle or another planet. Magazine and book photos become collages, posters and calendars. Create memorable art that will last a lifetime! Bring 2-3 photos with you.
Stephen Cohen, B.F.A.
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5326 C01

GUARDSTART: LIFEGUARDING TOMORROW (Must be 11 years old.)
Are you between the ages of 11 and 14? Do you see yourself as a lifeguard someday? Experience what it takes to be a great lifeguard. Learn everything from lifesaving and leadership skills to fitness and professional development. When it’s time to take a Lifeguard Training course, your GuardStart experience will prepare you to be the best lifeguard that you can be.
Prerequisites: Swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side.
Tread water for one (1) minute using arms and legs. Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater.
Jamie Bintliff
$269 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5632 C01

HELLO FIESTA! New!
Come and meet new “amigos ” and have a fiesta each day. We will learn to greet, speak and play in Spanish through interactive games, activities and music. Make t-shirts with a Spanish saying. Enjoy making quesadillas, piraguas (Spanish snow cones) and other cultural fun foods. Nancy DeCarvalho
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5930 C01

KID KUISINE I (Camp Filled)
“Kid Kuisine” is a fun-filled week that will introduce you to the world of culinary arts. In one week, young culinarians will learn proper hygiene, safe food handling, basic cooking and baking principles as well as how to serve a complete made-from-scratch meal. You will work in teams and be instructed by industry-certified chefs. Note: Students who have previously taken Kid Kui- sine I are encouraged not to enroll again; this is designed specifically for 1st time students. There is also a kitchen lab “ dress code.” Please call us about it.
Earl R. Arrowood, CCC, CCE, FMP, AAC, M.Sc. & Chef John Angeline, CEPC, MBA
$324 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5701 C01

LEGO ANIMATION (Camp Filled)
Stop Motion is a powerful animation technique that makes static objects appear to be moving. In this camp, you will use Lego bricks and found objects. Brainstorm your ideas, create the storyboard, construct the props, shoot the still frames and then, using Movie Maker, create the finished animation. Animations created during the week will be uploaded to the Internet on teachertube.com.
Kris Fontes,B.F.A., N.B.C.T.
$249 (includes all materials/ RCHYC 5031 C01

LEGO ROBOTICS (Camp Filled)
Take on the challenge of robotics engineering by programming a Lego Mindstorm Robot. Learn how robots think and respond as you teach the robot to sense the world, to feel, see, hear, move, and talk back. Teams will use Lego’s NXT software in a series of challenges developed by Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute and used in classrooms around the world. This fun and flexible system lets you play, experiment, and learn, all at the same time. Scott Freedman, M. Ed.
$259 (does not include a robot)/ RCHYC 5425 C01

MOUNTAIN BIKING / DISC GOLF
In this combo class, you will learn about trail riding, bike maintenance and bike safety as well as the exciting sport of disc golf. Spend the day in Tyler Park learning proper riding position for climbing and descending, proper gear use, technical maneuvering, controlled braking, disc golf rules of play and throwing styles.
You must provide your own multi-geared mountain bike. All bikes should be tuned and given a safety check prior to the start of camp. Bike rentals are available for a $50.00 fee for the week. Call Endurance Sports for any questions or to reserve a bike rental. (215-369-0225)
Requirements: helmet, multi-geared mountain bike, bathing suit & towel for afternoon swim. The instructor reserves the right to deny participation if bike does not meet requirements.
Barbara Kuronya, B.S.
$267 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5623 C01

MICROSOFT OVERVIEW New!
Come & Improve your computer skills. Learn how to navigate through the features of Microsoft’s Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher & Access). Learn to create a flyer & other documents in Publisher & Word, create a spreadsheet, an interactive Point Point presentation as well as a database.
Prerequisites: Working knowledge of computers including file management.
Karen Rodriguez
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCOAP 3075 C01

SKETCHUP: 3D COMPUTER MODELING
(Must be at least 11 years old.)
Have you ever wondered how to make 3D image son your computer? You will develop your computer skills by using a computer program call Google sketchup. This is a great beginner program to learn how to design in the 3 dimensional world. Throughout the week you will design houses and buildings that can be placed into Google Earth forth whole world to see! Remy Kass
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCOAP 3077 C01

June 25

ART EXPRESSIONS
Here’s your opportunity to express your most creative self in a myriad of art projects! You will gain
confidence as you spontaneously create imaginative works of art that reflect your own unique self. You will learn about and use many different techniques and media, including printmaking, drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and weaving. Discover the best in yourself. Ask questions, have fun, and keep on learning. Please bring a smock.
Donna Kutz Ermers, M.F.A.
$254 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5046 C01

BASKETBALL
This exciting clinic is designed to teach boys and girls the essential fundamentals of basketball. You will learn all aspects of the game including basketball conditioning, dribbling, ball handling, passing, shooting, screening, offensive-defensive techniques, and rebounding. We will have competitions for shooting, 5 on 5, 3 on 3, dribbling and more. The staff will instruct and evaluate each player’s performance and level of improvement. Instructions will be given on an individual basis by outstanding camp staff! Each day’s activities will include conditioning, team practice, fundamental stations, game situations, as well as a cool-down activity in the pool. Bring your bathing suit and towel.
Coaches Ron Chiarolanza & John Senske
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5601 C01

CSI - CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (Camp Filled)
Caution! Crime Scene Investigation in Progress! In this weeklong workshop you will learn about crime scene procedures such as fingerprinting, footprint casting, handwriting analysis, collect and analyze glass/soil/fibers, and other trace evidence! You’ll participate in a mock investigation using the techniques that you learned to solve a crime on campus!
Denise Reilly, M.Ed.
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5332 C01

DECATHLON CAMP: TRACK, FIELD & FITNESS
This Decathlon Camp will challenge you in areas of track, field and overall fitness. Presentation of the various disciplines in track, (starting blocks, running and hurdling, speed sprinting and field endurance mechanics of jumping - horizontal and vertical - throwing shot and discus, javelin, and baton passing) within an environment of careful and thorough instruction by experienced coaches with safety being emphasized. Bring your bathing suit and towel.
Coach Stephan Harnish, B.S.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5617 C02

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORERS - PART 2 New! (Camp Filled)
You will learn ecological principals geared toward the “tweens” through laboratories such as water quality testing, dissecting owl pellets, acid rain effects, and aging tree rings. Our daily hikes to Tyler State Park will help you to identify animal tracks and local flora and fauna. Gain an appreciation for the local ecosystem and how best to protect it. Be prepared to get dirty as you hike the trails, explore the Neshaminy Creek for organisms to observe and identify, and investigate a wetland! Make a craft and play a game that centers around the day’s lesson. Be sure to bring some insect repellent, and don’t forget your bathing suit and a towel for a cool down in the pool.
Rebecca Obert-Thorn, M.Ed.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5305 C01

FABULOUS FISHING (Camp Filled)
Learn how to safely fish and enjoy the art of fishing each day. All equipment and bait will be supplied. (You may bring your own rod.) Instruction on safe casting, hook removal from fish, baiting of hooks, good fishing areas and good fishing etiquette will be presented. Bring rain gear if necessary. This camp will culminate with a trip to Lake Nockamixon; you must bring a bag lunch that day.
Lou Pollack, M.Ed.
$289 (includes all materials and transportation)/RCHYC 5614 C01

KID KUISINE I (Camp Filled)
“Kid Kuisine” is a fun-filled week that will introduce you to the world of culinary arts. In one week, young culinarians will learn proper hygiene, safe food handling, basic cooking and baking principles as well as how to serve a complete made-from-scratch meal. You will work in teams and be instructed by industry-certified chefs. Note: Students who have previously taken Kid Kui- sine I are encouraged not to enroll again; this is designed specifically for 1st time students. There is also a kitchen lab “ dress code.” Please call us about it.
Earl R. Arrowood, CCC, CCE, FMP, AAC, M.Sc. & Chef John Angeline, CEPC, MBA
$324 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5701 C02

PAINTING WITH LIGHT New! (Camp Filled)
Use light as the medium for your art. Create beautiful, exciting and surreal images by manipulating your camera and the light around you. Override your camera’s default settings, create long exposures, and play with lighting effects. Bring your own digital camera to camp. Amanda Schreffler
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5096

ROBOTICS/ROCKETRY I
Robotics - Step into the robotic world while building two basic robots. This camp will be filled with discussion of past, present and future robotics. Science fiction is discussed to show that without it, the advances in technology would be more difficult. Enjoy building two basic robots and learning how they work. With this hands-on course, the history and future of robotics is at your fingertips. Brad Monti, B.S.
Rocketry I - Learn how rockets work and the basic principles of rocket flight by constructing a model rocket from a Model Rocket Construction Packet. Following directions and sequences will be stressed in the construction and launching of the rocket. You will be required to demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures before launching your rocket. Brian Ulkloss, M.A.
$329 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5428 C01

GAME MAKER (Camp Filled)
Use Game Maker software to develop mazes, puzzles, games and more. Learn the basics of game design without having to type code. Using drag-and-drop actions, you can create professional style games. You can make games with backgrounds, animated graphics, music, sound effects and a scoreboard.
Fran Margolis, M.Ed.
$269 (includes all materials)/RCOAP 3067 C01

GET CRAFTY WITH PAPER
Discover the many ways paper can be used to create exciting and beautiful works of art. Explore mod podge, paper mosaics, quilling, origami and more using a variety of techniques and media. Projects may include jewelry box, picture frame, coasters, jewelry, wall art, and more.
Chevon Beeco Helms, M.Ed.
$269 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5083 C01

July 2

ADVENTURE GAMES
Ever wanted to lead your team through a quicksand pit? Think you can help fellow space explorers move a fragile meteorite? Enjoy team sports like Ultimate Frisbee and Handball? Then ADVENTURE GAMES is the place for you this summer! This camp is designed to help you develop and improve communication, problem solving and social skills as well as physical fitness through a variety of cooperative games and team activities. Throughout the week you will engage, both as an individual and team member, in a variety of activities like ice-breakers, group initiatives, and complete tasks like Through the Quicksand, Giant Puzzles, Fitness Kickball, Cooperative Handball, Radioactive River, All Aboard and Meteorite Mission. At the end of the week you will have a chance to test your new team and individual skills at the Doylestown Rock Gym on their Adventure Challenge Course. Bring your bathing suit and towel to cool off with a free swim at the end of the day.
Erica Hellerstein, B.S.
$269 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5812 C01

BASEBALL - PITCHING & HITTING CLINIC
Boys and girls, here is your chance to hone in on the essentials of baseball - pitching and hitting! Emphasis will be placed on learning the proper techniques of these two important components of the game but there will also be time for skill development in catching, throwing, fielding, base running, base stealing and bunting. Each day will be broken into four mini-sessions. The first three sessions will focus on skill development and the fourth session will be for advanced play, swimming or wiffle ball. Bring your own glove. It is recommended that you bring cleats and sneakers. Don’t forget your bathing suit and a towel for a cool down activity in the pool. Staff
$199 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5600 C01

LET’S GET MOVING! New!
Take a break from the computer and come exercise this summer. Learn how to boost your metabolism with some walking, jogging, and jump roping. Use your own body weight to get stronger. Try our resistance training to get toned. Become more flexible with yoga and pilates stretching. Finally, learn what a calorie is and how to make good food choices. Includes a tour of local fitness club and a complimentary class. Gina Ranelli, M.Ed
$245 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5813 C01

MUSICAL THEATER - 3 WEEK CAMP (Camp Filled)
Designed for the older camper with a serious interest in Musical Theater, this is an active participation program with experienced Musical Theater professionals. The camp will include the audition process along with putting a show together from beginning to end, working towards becoming a triple threat, in acting, singing and dancing. Valuable life skills include, public speaking, diction and projection, stage presence, cooperation skills, and taking direction. There will be a scored audition process to determine the assignment of parts, but everyone will be included in the show. On the final afternoon there will be a performance for family and friends along with a digital recording of the performance. Kim Hunt, B.A.
$499 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5049 C01

PROJECT FASHION
Love Fashion? Learn how to create a “look” from old clothes and accessories. Be inspired by vintage outfits, famous fashion designers and Project Runway. Amanda Schreffler, B.S.
$269 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5103 C01

DREAMWEAVER
Learn how to design web pages like a pro! Create a website using a professional design tool: Dreamweaver. Develop content, control design, layout and navigation, add graphics and photos, add a blog and upload your site to the internet. Camper may also use Google Page Creator. Bring your ideas - you will have time to work on your own projects.
Karen Rodriguez
$199 (includes all materials)/RCOAP 3071 C01

INTRODUCTION TO FLASH
Create drawings, animations, cartoons and photo slideshows. This camp will cover the basics of vector based drawing, use drawing tools, strokes, fills and gradients to convey your message. Use tweening to create motion– without programming! Use the timeline to create fascinating animations, masks, videos and more! Produce graphics, buttons and movie clips to create moving pictures to share with family and friends. Campers will work in groups and independently.
John Sheridan, M.M.
$199 (includes materials)/RCOAP 3069 C01

“KID KUSINE ” - BAKING I
This is a week long fun filled training program that will introduce young bakers to Baking Science and Pastry Art. You will learn proper hygiene, safe baking practices, fancy baking and pastry display work. You will work in teams and be instructed by industry certified chefs.
SPECIAL NOTE: Students are strongly encouraged to complete Kid Kuisine I first as they will be more familiar with the facility and operations of the program.
Students who have previously taken Kid Kuisine Baking I are encouraged NOT to repeat this course. This is for 1st time baking students. There is also a kitchen lab “dress code”. Please call us about it.
Earl R. Arrowood, CCC, CCE, FMP, AAC, M.Sc. &
Chef John Angeline, CEPC, MBA
$289 (includes significant food and materials)/RCHYC 5710 C01

LEGO ANIMATION (Camp Filled)
Stop Motion is a powerful animation technique that makes static objects appear to be moving. In this camp, you will use Lego bricks and found objects. Brainstorm your ideas, create the storyboard, construct the props, shoot the still frames and then, using Movie Maker, create the finished animation. Animations created during the week will be uploaded to the Internet on teachertube.com.
Kara Chrin, B.A.
$199 (includes all materials/ RCHYC 5031 C03

TOTALLY SKATEBOARD
Learn new stuff and have fun. Practice riding, paddling, ollieing and dropping in all morning at a local skate park. Spend the afternoon taking a swim, watching skate videos, and building and customizing a new skateboard deck that you will take home with you at the end of the week. Requirements: Skateboard, hel
met, elbow, knee and wrist pads, and a signed waiver. There are no exceptions to the required items. Those who do not have the required items cannot participate.
Barbara Kuronya, B.S.
$244 (includes all materials & transportation to Middletown Skate Park)/RCHYC 5627 C01

July 9

CREATING WORD PICTURES
Words can give you a picture in your mind! What do you think a “Bumpy Bubble monster that smells like onions and sounds like a vacuum cleaner” would look like? How do you think it would move, taste and feel? You will use hundreds of printed descriptive word cards to create “ word pictures”. You can then turn your “ word pictures” into a comic book, graphic novella, short story, poster, 3-D sculpture or any of your favorite ways to create art. This course is perfect for those of you who love to write and illustrate…allowing you to put words into pictures..or even act out the “word picture”. Imagination RULES!!
Stephen Cohen, B.F.A.
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5084 C01

CSI - CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
Caution! Crime Scene Investigation in Progress! In this weeklong workshop you will learn about crime scene procedures such as fingerprinting, footprint casting, handwriting analysis, collect and analyze glass/soil/fibers, and other trace evidence! You’ll participate in a mock investigation using the techniques that you learned to solve a crime on campus!
Denise Reilly, M.Ed.
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5332 C02

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Today, just about everyone has a digital camera, from cell phones to computers to cameras. So just about everyone can take a picture. The question is can you take pictures that look good and are interesting? Well here is the chance to learn! This class will teach you what all that stuff on your camera is and what it does. You will also learn how to compose better pictures, download, edit and organize your photographs. Have fun taking pictures all around campus and at Tyler Park. At the end of the week you will take home your images and print pictures. Please bring your own digital camera, cabling wire and extra battery.
Christian Anderson, B.A.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5423 C01

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORERS - PART 2
You will learn ecological principals geared toward the “tweens” through laboratories such as water quality testing, dissecting owl pellets, acid rain effects, and aging tree rings. Our daily hikes to Tyler State Park will help you to identify animal tracks and local flora and fauna. Gain an appreciation for the local ecosystem and how best to protect it. Be prepared to get dirty as you hike the trails, explore the Neshaminy Creek for organisms to observe and identify, and investigate a wetland! Make a craft and play a game that centers around the day’s lesson. Be sure to bring some insect repellent, and don’t forget your bathing suit and a towel for a cool down in the pool.
Rebecca Obert-Thorn, M.Ed.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5305 C02

HOGWARTS New! (Camp Filled)
Still waiting for your Hogwarts Letter to arrive by owl? The wait is over for the lucky Witches and Wizards who wish to enroll in Harry Potter Camp. After obtaining a wand that chooses you and being sorted into the proper house, students will compete for the Hogwarts House Cup by earning points through completing various magical classes and activities: Learn and practice spells for Dueling Club, follow the stars in Astronomy class, brew some potions, catch a snitch during Quidditch, write for the Daily Prophet, exercise your green thumb during Herbology, create your own Patronus and enjoy many more games and activities inspired by the Wizarding World. You do not have to have read the books or seen the movies in order to enjoy the magic that awaits you. Hop aboard the Howarts’ Express and join us this summer!
Valerie Ciaramella
$269 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5102 C01

JAZZ WORKSHOP
Beginners-Intermediate
This one week intensive course is for intermediate level school musicians. You will focus on the aural and theoretical skills needed to improvise and how to apply these skills. Gain confidence in your ability to improvise by experiencing and performing different styles of Jazz in various ensembles and performance settings. The week will culminate in a noon performance for family and friends. John Sheridan, M.M.
$274 (includes materials)/RCHYC 5035 C01

“KID KUSINE ” - BAKING I (Camp Filled)
This is a week long fun filled training program that will introduce young bakers to Baking Science and Pastry Art. You will learn proper hygiene, safe baking practices, fancy baking and pastry display work. You will work in teams and be instructed by industry certified chefs.
SPECIAL NOTE: Students are strongly encouraged to complete Kid Kuisine I first as they will be more familiar with the facility and operations of the program.
Students who have previously taken Kid Kuisine Baking I are encouraged NOT to repeat this course. This is for 1st time baking students. There is also a kitchen lab “dress code”. Please call us about it.
Earl R. Arrowood, CCC, CCE, FMP, AAC, M.Sc. & Chef John Angeline, CEPC, MBA
$329 (includes significant food and materials)/RCHYC 5710 C02

LEGO ANIMATION (Camp Filled)
Stop Motion is a powerful animation technique that makes static objects appear to be moving. In this camp, you will use Lego bricks and found objects. Brainstorm your ideas, create the storyboard, construct the props, shoot the still frames and then, using Movie Maker, create the finished animation. Student animations will be uploaded to the internet on teachertube.com.
Kris Fontes, B.F.A., N.B.C.T.
$249 (includes all materials/ RCHYC 5031 C04

LET’S GET MOVING! New!
Take a break from the computer and come exercise this summer. Learn how to boost your metabolism with some walking, jogging, and jump roping. Use your own body weight to get stronger. Try our resistance training to get toned. Become more flexible with yoga and pilates stretching. Finally, learn what a calorie is and how to make good food choices. Includes a tour of local fitness club and a complimentary class.
Gina Ranelli, M.Ed &
$275 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5813 C02

MOCK TRIAL
“Legal justice is the art of the good and the fair.” Learn some general trial techniques such as opening statements and closing arguments, how to examine and cross-examine witnesses and some evidentiary basics in preparation for mock trial simulations. You will be captivated by the challenge of these dramatic role-playing experiences as attorneys, witnesses, jurors, and other court room personnel all of which leads up to the experience of presenting a case before a jury. “Ladies and Gentlemen, the case is in your hands.”
Diane M. Rice, Esquire
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5724 C02

ROBOTICS/ROCKETRY I
Robotics - Step into the robotic world while building two basic robots. This camp will be filled with discussion of past, present and future robotics. Science fiction is discussed to show that without it, the advances in technology would be more difficult. Enjoy building two basic robots and learning how they work. With this hands-on course, the history and future of robotics is at your fingertips. Brad Monti, B.S.
Rocketry I - Learn how rockets work and the basic principles of rocket flight by constructing a model rocket from a Model Rocket Construction Packet. Following directions and sequences will be stressed in the construction and launching of the rocket. You will be required to demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures before launching your rocket.
Brad Monti, B.S. & Brian Ulkloss, M.A.
$329 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5428 C02

MOUNTAIN BIKING / DISC GOLF
In this combo class, you will learn about trail riding, bike maintenance and bike safety as well as the exciting sport of disc golf. Spend the day in Tyler Park learning proper riding position for climbing and descending, proper gear use, technical maneuvering, controlled braking, disc golf rules of play and throwing styles.
You must provide your own multi-geared mountain bike. All bikes should be tuned and given a safety check prior to the start of camp. Bike rentals are available for a $50.00 fee for the week. Call Endurance Sports for any questions or to reserve a bike rental. (215-369-0225)
Requirements: helmet, multi-geared mountain bike, bathing suit & towel for afternoon swim. The instructor reserves the right to deny participation if bike does not meet requirements.
Barbara Kuronya, B.S.
$267 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5623 C02

SHAKESPEARE’S THEATER New!
Explore Shakespeare’s Globe Theater - the hut, galleries, trap doors, pit, side balcony and more. Get an inside look at the life of the performers in Elizabethan theater in 1599 as you design a costume, play act swordplay, draw a set design or create a dance.
Susan Ewart
$269 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5020 C01

TENNIS, ANYONE??
Get into the “swing” with our exciting tennis clinic! You will become a successful tennis champ by developing both your athletic abilities and your competitive spirit. This unique program is set up to develop skills, interest and enjoyment for the young tennis player, and to make the competitive player more consistent, confident and athletic. The day will also include a cool-down activity in the pool. Bring your own tennis racquet, bathing suit and towel.
John Senske
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5606 C01

See our camps at Upper Bucks for this week!

July 16

BEGINNER’S LACROSSE FOR BOYS & GIRLS
Learn the hottest sport around. This camp is well suited to the new player or anyone who wants to sharpen their skills. The focus will be on skill improvement through drills, conditioning, videos and games. Throwing, catching, cradling, shooting ground balls, and rules of play will all be covered. Some activities will be co-ed and others will be taught separately. Conditioning and running essential to the game are incorporated in the many fun activities during this camp. Bring your bathing suit for afternoon swim.
Requirements:
boys: stick, mouthguard, gloves, bathing suit & towel
girls: stick, mouth guard, bathing suit & towel
All equipment must be regulation. Questions? Call Endurance Sports 215-369-0225
Barbara Kuronya, B.S.
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5624 C01

CLAY ANIMATION
Learn how to bring clay models to life with cutting edge technology this summer with clay animation. This camp starts with basic techniques of clay modeling and ends with animated short films. Learn how to make wire armatures out of clay and become an expert story boarder and script writer. In the final phase, you will learn to use iStop Motion and iMovie to create a clay animation digital masterpiece. Join us this summer for a week of fun and moviemaking that can only come from creating characters out of clay!
Brian Blair, M.A.. & Jamie Ulkloss, M.Ed.
$279 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5032 C01

CREATING DIGITAL MUSIC
GarageBand lets you easily perform, record and create your own music whether you’re an experienced or aspiring musician or just want to feel - and sound- like a rock star. This camp will help you understand how music is created digitally with the use of audio loops and MIDI. Please bring headphones with 1/8”and 1/4” adapters.
John Sheridan, M.M.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5037 C01

GIRLS + SCIENCE = FUN
Through hands-on activities you will explore the many fields and careers in science and technology. You will experiment in biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, geology, engineering and more. Animal dissection is included in this course. Add a dash of art, writing and math to this science journey for a truly unique experience. Course includes field trip to Silver Lake Nature Center and a nature walk at Tyler Park.
Susan Sciarratta. M.S., P.E., and Gina Ranelli, M.Ed.
$299 (includes all materials and transportation)/ACHYC 0323 C01

MATH MANIA & COMPUTER FUN
Get ready for the most fun you’ve had with math and computers . . . ever! Part of your day will be spent learning to be a better problem-solver and creative thinker through challenging and fun math activities, discussions and use of manipulatives. You will also explore all kinds of practical math problems and puzzles, and learn how-to use these math concepts in your daily life.
For the remainder of the day you will go surfing - on the Internet. You will scan and edit photos (ever want to put your brother’s head on your dog’s body?) You will create super cool PowerPoint presentations and explore the Internet as an educational and fun tool. All Internet surfing will be kid-safe and appropriate. This program will help you gain more confidence in your math and computer abilities, build on your basic skills, and you’ll have great fun, too!
Michael Blumberg, M.Ed.& Marie Mueller, M.Ed.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5413 C01

MOCK TRIAL II New!
This is Mock Trial with twist! Then travel back in time to delve into some famous trials in history. Explore the historical framework of your trial and then present the trial to the jury. Examples of trials are: Sacco and Vanzetti, the Scopes Monkey Trial; and the trial of Galileo Galleli. Polish your skills from Mock Trial I and learn some new ones. A trip to the Court House caps this week. Prerequisite: Mock Trial I
Diane M. Rice, Esquire
$275 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5725 C01

PHOTOSHOP FUN
Explore with PhotoShop. Have fun with graphics, text, textures and colors. Be creative! Enjoy experimenting! Create original graphics, backgrounds and colors to use in presentations, websites, pictures and more.
Fran Margolis, M.Ed.
$249(includes all materials)/ RCOAP 3078 C01

PINHOLE PHOTOGRAPHY
Make your very own camera out of a paint can. Yes, that is correct, a paint can! After constructing your camera, we will walk around the campus and Tyler State Park to take pictures. You won’t believe how great these pictures look until you try it yourself. Not only do paint cans make neat cameras but they allow us to create ghost images where you can see through people or have yourself in the picture numerous times. Use the darkroom to develop paper negatives and turn them into positives. This is a great way to learn traditional photography and a ton of fun!
Christian Anderson, B.A.
$279 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5070 C01

RHYTHM OF THE BEAT
Explore all types of movement in this exciting new camp where you will exercise your body as well as your mind. Try your hand at choreographing your own dance. Teamwork, practice and involvement are all essential in this experience. Here is a great chance to learn through the arts to develop ideas, create movements, and express feelings through dance.
Simrit Khalsa, B.S.
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5066 C01

UNDERWATER ROVers New! (Camp Filled)
Build an Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), with the emphasis on learning to design, prototype, construct, and test your own creation. No kits or assembly instructions in this camp! Work in teams, using raw materials to build a unique rover that will navigate an obstacle course in the pool. This camp is for students interested in science or engineering who want to get their hands dirty and learn more about design process. Please bring a swimsuit and towel, rover testing will require you to get wet!
Sharon Haiduck, B.S. & Stuart Krzywonos, M.S.
$269 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5429 C01

WOODTURNING (Camp Filled)
Learn how to skillfully produce many fun and artful wooden objects using a mini-lathe. You will discover the versatility and appreciate the usefulness of this amazing machine as we turn raw wood into beautiful creative objects. The week is action-packed, as you learn to safely work the wood into many different projects including a mallet, bowl, toothpick holder, honey dipper and bottle stoppers.
Henry Geisenhoner
$349 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5055 C01

See our camps at Upper Bucks Campus for this week!

July 23

ACE (AVIATION CAREER EDUCATION) ACADEMY
Consider a future in the Aero Space Industry. Take the first step and attend the Ace Academy. Meet the experts in the field of aviation, pilots, air traffic controllers etc. Participate in many activities relating to aviation history and the physics of flight. Students will build balsa wood models, fly with the help of flight simulation software and take a trip to an airport. Join us and take to the skies!! Staff
$275 (includes all materials)/ ACHYC 0324 C01

Camp A Cappella New Camp Just Added!
Do you love to sing? Now is your chance to learn all about a cappella: singing without instruments! You will spend the week learning vocal techniques, singing by yourself and with others, and learning how to arrange your favorite songs for a vocal group. At the end of the week you’ll get to put on a performance for your family and friends! Remy Kass
$249/ RCHYC 5059 C01

CARDBOARD REGATTA (2 week camp)
Create seafaring vessels that actually float! Learn what it takes to construct a boat that is both buoyant and fast. During Cardboard Regatta, you will become an engineer as you work in teams to build and sail your boat. Anchors Away! Be sure to bring a bathing suit and towel! Brian Ulkloss, B.A.
$425 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5338 C01

DIGITAL VIDEO
Learn the basic elements of script writing, storyboarding, and camera shooting and digital video editing. After brainstorming possible story ideas, you will then create a story or write a plot treatment. Create your storyboard, spend time capturing video, download and edit your own video and create a finished product.
Michael Blumberg, M.Ed.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5422 C01

FIELD HOCKEY
Have you ever wanted to play field hockey? Are you currently a soccer player looking for a new sport to try that has similar strategies? Learn field hockey skills and basic strategies through a variety of activities. Participate in group instruction, play games, work on drills, and view and analyze films. Improve your conditioning, footwork and agility. Interact with your team members to build skills and friendships at the same time. Campers need to supply their own stick, mouthguard and shin guards, and are required for participation in this camp. Bring a bathing suit and towel for a cool down in the pool each afternoon.
Erica Hellerstein, B.S.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5629 C01

GIRLS + SCIENCE = FUN
Through hands-on activities you will explore the many fields and careers in science and technology. You will experiment in biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, geology, engineering and more. Animal dissection is included in this course. Add a dash of art, writing and math to this science journey for a truly unique experience. Course includes field trip to the National Weather Service Forecast Center in Mount Holly and a nature walk at Tyler Park.
Susan Sciarratta. M.S., P.E., and Gina Ranelli, M.Ed.
$299 (includes all materials and transportation)/ACHYC 0323 C02

INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Thinking about trying out for school team? Perhaps you want to learn what it takes to be a member of sports team. Here is your opportunity to experiment with several sports over the course of our one week camp. Each day we will introduce a new sport, work on conditioning and fitness drills, swim and talk about the role of nutrition and how you can make good choices to become a better athlete. We will teach you the skills you need to play basketball, pickleball, volleyball, soccer, wiffleball, ultimate frisbee and ultimate baseball. There is swimming everyday so bring a bathing suit & towel.
Barbara Kuronya, B.S.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5631 C01

STUDY SKILLS FOR SAVVY STUDENTS
Half Day Camp - 9 am-noon only!
Get a head start and improve your grades by learning memory improvement, time management, reading techniques, note taking, and test preparation. Several techniques and skills will be introduced in an effort to help you determine which methods work best for you. Exercises focusing on reading, listening, following instructions, organization, and timed situations are part of each camp session. Explore how studying can be exciting and fun, once you discover the tools you need to achieve!
Marie Mueller, M.Ed.
$129 (includes all materials)/ATEST 2001 C02

CREATE A TOTE New!
Making a tote bag or drawstring bag can be as simple as 1-2-3! If you’ve always wanted to learn to sew, but didn’t know where to start, a tote bag is a great first project! We will use a sewing machine and fabric will be provided to make a unique artistic tote bag. Campers can make additional bags based on personal ability and time available.
Betsy Kruse, M.B.A.
$269 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5097 C01

WOODTURNING
Learn how to skillfully produce many fun and artful wooden objects using a mini-lathe. You will discover the versatility and appreciate the usefulness of this amazing machine as we turn raw wood into beautiful creative objects. The week is action packed, as you learn to safely work the wood into many different projects including a mallet, bowl, toothpick holder, honey dipper and bottle stoppers.
Henry Geisenhoner
$349 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5055 C02

See our camps at the Upper Bucks Campus for this week!

July 30

ASPIRING ACTORS - 2 WEEK CAMP (Camp Filled)
Explore the world of theater in this enriching and exciting camp. Tap into your creativity and self-expression with exercises in improvisation, character development, voice training, movement and performance. Experience what it takes to work in a professional theater. Engage in roles ranging from comedic to dramatic, fantastical to serious. Intense dedication and time are expected of individuals to learn performance material. This 2-week camp ends with a showcase for friends and family. Amanda Lynch
$375 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5088 C01

BOOKWORMS New!
Do you love to read? Come along on a journey into some of your favorite books. Explore several books through hands on activities, crafts and snacks! Imagine yourself in your favorite character’s world! End the week with a Reader’s Theater performance! Have fun and improve your reading comprehension, vocabulary and fluency. Join us for an enjoyable week of reading enrichment! Jessica Jefferis, M. Ed.
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5970 C01

CREATIVE HAIR STYLING & NAIL CARE
Learn fun, easy ways to create hairstyles on a mannequin. You will also learn how to take proper care of your nails and create fun and easy nail designs. Whether you want to learn fun, creative things to do with your own hair and nails, or take a peek into the cosmetology profession, this will be a fun week filled with hands on activities.
Brandee Garnett, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor
$299 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5728 C01

CSI - CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
Caution! Crime Scene Investigation in Progress! In this weeklong workshop you will learn about crime scene procedures such as fingerprinting, footprint casting, handwriting analysis, collect and analyze glass/soil/fibers, and other trace evidence! You’ll participate in a mock investigation using the techniques that you learned to solve a crime on campus!
Valerie Ciaramella
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5332 C03

FABULOUS FISHING
Learn how to safely fish and enjoy the art of fishing each day. All equipment and bait will be supplied. (You may bring your own rod.) Instruction on safe casting, hook removal from fish, baiting of hooks, good fishing areas and good fishing etiquette will be presented. Bring rain gear if necessary. This camp will culminate with a trip to Lake Nockamixon; you must bring a bag lunch that day.
Lou Pollack, M.Ed.
$289 (includes all materials and transportation)/RCHYC 5614 C04

GAME MAKER (Camp Filled)
Use Game Maker software to develop mazes, puzzles, games and more. Learn the basics of game design without having to type code. Using drag-and-drop actions, you can create professional style games. You can make games with backgrounds, animated graphics, music, sound effects and a scoreboard.
Fran Margolis, M.Ed.
$269 (includes all materials)/RCOAP 3067 C02

INCREDIBLE EDIBLE ART (Camp Filled)
Become an artist in the kitchen! Create edible masterpieces as we learn to make art using food. You will learn to sculpt cakes, mold ice cream, craft masterpieces from cereal, artfully carve vegetables and more.
Allison Farrell, B.S.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5094 C02

“KID KUISINE - A LA CARTE” (Camp Filled)
This is the continuation of Kid Kuisine series. Continue to explore, cook and bake, but with a better sense of awareness and confidence. You will be challenged and coached into a more creative and “a la carte” level. With this camp, you will get your first opportunity to be directly involved with an “ a la carte” restaurant scenario.
Prerequisite: Kids Kuisine I. There is also a kitchen lab “dress code”. Please call us about it.
Earl R. Arrowood, CCC, CCE, FMP, AAC, M.Sc. &
Chef John Angeline, CEPC, MBA
$329 (includes significant food and materials)/RCHYC 5709 C01

KIDS ON CAMPUS PEER LEADERSHIP CAMP
Learn strategies to deal with bullying, peer pressure and more. Develop leadership skills, that you can share with others as well as your friends in school. These activities will help you learn how to work together as a team, how to work with all types of people, and help to prepare for life during and after high school.
You will :

Strengthen positive relationships between students and adults.
Improve skills for getting along and communicating with peers, teachers, and families.
Help build strong attachments to school.
Provide you with a foundation of knowledge and skills for refusing substance use.

Gina Ranelli, M.Ed.
$249 (includes all materials)/ ACHYC 0322 C01

LEGO ANIMATION (Camp Filled)
Stop Motion is a powerful animation technique that makes static objects appear to be moving. In this camp, you will use Lego bricks and found objects. Brainstorm your ideas, create the storyboard, construct the props, shoot the still frames and then, using Movie Maker, create the finished animation. Animations created during the week will be uploaded to the Internet on teachertube.com.
Kris Fontes, B.F.A., N.B.C.T.
$249 (includes all materials/ RCHYC 5031 C06

QUILTING
From designer purses to pieces of art, quilting has been a major part of the fashion and design fields for many years. Join us for this exciting camp where you will learn the basic technique of quilting and create your very own unique quilt, matching tote bag and accessories. Discover the joy of picking out fabrics and sewing them together to create a one-of-a-kind work of art or fashion statement! No experience of quilting needed for this fun and energized camp!
Amy Millar, B.A.
$299 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5079 C01

ROCKETRY II
Prerequisite: Rocketry I
You will continue to learn how solid and liquid rockets work and the basic principles of rocket flight, but the emphasis will be on multiple stage rockets. You will do this by constructing multi-stage model rockets from Model Rocket Construction Packets.
Following directions and sequences will be stressed in the construction and launching of the rockets. You will be required to demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures before launching your rocket.
Stuart Kryzwonos
$299 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5746 C01

August 6

101 T-SHIRT PROJECTS New!
Do you have t-shirts you no longer wear, but can’t bear to throw away? How about all those Kids on Campus T-Shirts? In this fun hands-on camp, we will transform t-shirts using all types of techniques like tie-dye, cutting, sewing, beading and knotting and more. We will create bags, pillows and transform boring old t-shirts into new unique fashion statements!
Betsy Kruse, M.B.A.
$259 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5098 C01

ADVENTURES IN COMIC CREATION & SCRATCH (Camp Filled)
Comic Creation: Have you ever wanted to tell crazy stories about your friends and family or star as your own comic strip character or super hero? In this camp for the budding storyteller/artist, you will morph, liquefy, distort and render a custom collection of images. Pulling it all together, import your digital masterpieces and produce a colorful online comic book to amaze and entertain your friends.
Scratch: Scratch is a new programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music and art and share your creations on the web. As you create and share Scratch projects, you will learn important mathematical and computational ideas while learning to think creatively, reason systematically and work collaboratively.
Kris Fontes, B.F.A., N.B.C.T.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5068 C01

BRILLIANT BRIDGE BUILDERS
This exciting camp is great for anyone who enjoys problem solving, engineering, designing, team activities, and a little friendly competition. You will work in teams to design the strongest bridge…using toothpicks and glue. Teams will use the Internet to find bridge designs, strategies, and tips for constructing the effective bridge. After construction, teams will compete to see which bridge can hold the most weight.
Brian Ulkloss, B.A.
$259 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5328 C01

FLAG FOOTBALL New!
Come learn the fun game of flag football. Daily sessions will be devoted to basic skills such as passing, receiving and kicking a football. Time will also be set aside for developing the necessary footwork and conditioning needed to play the game successfully. Teams will be set up and there will be daily practice sessions along with competitions and games. Pool time will also be available. Mouthguards will be distributed to each participant. Cleats may be worn but only if rubber soled. No other pads are necessary since flag football limits all forms of contact.
Ron Chiarolanza
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5607 C01

INCREDIBLE EDIBLE ART II New!
Stretch your imagination further in the kitchen with Incredible Edible Art II! We will focus on cake carving, and creating sculptural food art, and adventure to a local bakery to see professional edible art masters in action!
Allison Farrell, B.S.
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5099 C01

INLINE SKATING
Half Day Camp - 9 am-noon only! (may be paired with Ultimate Frisbee)
Designed with safety in mind, this beginner’s In-Line Skating camp will give you an opportunity to learn the proper techniques of In-Line Skating. Basic safety information will begin with equipment fit, maintenance, and proper use. The basic skills of forward movement, braking and turning will be taught through drills and games. The clinic is structured so that those who quickly master the basics can move on to more advanced skills. You will proceed at your own comfort level. Requirements: in-line skates with a brake, helmet, elbow, wrist & knee pads. No exceptions will be made to the safety gear. Toy skates are not allowed. If you do not have the required equipment it can be provided for an extra fee. Any questions, please call Endurance Sports at 215-369-0225.
Barbara Kuronya, B.S.
$125 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5612 C01

MICROSOFT OVERVIEW New!
Come & Improve your computer skills. Learn how to navigate through the features of Microsoft’s Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher & Access). Learn to create a flyer & other documents in Publisher & Word, create a spreadsheet, an interactive Point Point presentation as well as a database.
Prerequisites: Working knowledge of computers including file management.
Karen Rodriguez
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCOAP 3075 C02

NEWS CAST
Ever dream of becoming part of a National TV news team? Now is your chance to learn how news is gathered, produced and delivered to the world. You will become the anchorperson reporting the news, producing stories and commercials as well as actually producing your own newscast. Are you up to the challenge? Who knows, you could be the next famous National News broadcaster breaking that all-important story!
Michael Blumberg, M.S.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5741 C01

NASTAR Camp New! JUST ADDED!
Learn all about the fascinating world of flight in this hands-on camp. Construct gliders, rubber band powered airplanes and launch your own rockets. The highlight of the week will be a visit to the NASTAR (National AeroSpace Training and Research) Center in Southampton where you will participate in a suborbital space flight simulation and pilot an aircraft simulator.
Staff
$275 (includes all materials)/ACHYC .326 C01

SKETCHUP: 3D COMPUTER MODELING
(Must be at least 11 years old.)
Have you ever wondered how to make 3D image son your computer? You will develop your computer skills by using a computer program call Google sketchup. This is a great beginner program to learn how to design in the 3 dimensional world. Throughout the week you will design houses and buildings that can be placed into Google Earth forth whole world to see!
Remy Kass
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCOAP 3077 C02

TOTALLY HANDS-ON SCIENCE
Come join us for an excellent opportunity to experience hands on science. In this camp you will actually be “doing science” in a way that highlights the fun and excitement of biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. Future doctors, surgeons, nurses, and veterinarians will enjoy our dissection day. Building rollercoasters, making rocks, mixing chemicals, and a nature walk to Tyler Park are great ways to spend your summer.
Gina Ranelli, M.Ed.
$249 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5751 C01

ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Half Day Camp - 12:30-3:30 pm
(may be paired with Inline Skating)
Ultimate Frisbee is a high energy game that involves running, throwing and catching a disc. A mix between soccer and football, it is a team sport that requires cooperation and agility to acheive a goal. Learn the techniques and strategies of this fast paced game and have fun too. Afternoon swim available so bring a bathing suit and towel.
Barbara Kuronya, B.S.
$144 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5611 C01