Newtown Campus: Grades 9+
For students completing Grades 9+ as of June 2009. All camps are Monday-Friday, 9 am-3:30 pm unless otherwise stated.
Week of June 22-26
BasketballThis 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
$229 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5601 C01
In this fun camp, you will learn all about hair, skin & nails. Learn fun, easy ways to create hairstyles, first on a mannequin, and then on your own hair. Learn the importance of good nutrition and how it affects your hair, skin and nails. You will also learn how to take proper care of your nails and create fun and easy nail designs. Learn to present yourself well with good grooming skills, proper posture, clothing and speech. Crystal Warren, Cosmetology Instructor, MBIT
$249 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5728 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, jumping - horizontal and vertical, throwing - shot and discus, javelin, baton passing) within an environment of careful and thorough instruction by experienced coaches with safety being emphasized. Bring your bathing suit and towel. Coaches Stephen Harnish & Ray Short
$229 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5617 C01
Must be 15 years old. Attendance at all sessions is required.
Learn lifesaving skills to help keep people safe in, on and around the water.
Here’s your chance to build your résumé and show the world what you can do:
• Prepare for college and a career by developing leadership and communication skills
• Be a hero by learning lifesaving skills such as first aid and CPR
• Have fun and earn money at a job you love
These jobs are in high demand! Plus, American Red Cross certification is recognized nationwide so you can work anywhere in the U.S. Bring a bathing suit & towel each day.
Requirements for certification: 80% or higher on the final written exam and demonstration of a high degree of competency in practical skills. Jamie Bintliff
$269(includes all materials)/PHPAH 1000 C01
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. Jason Kaplan, B.S.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCOAP 3067 C01
Writer’s Workshop
In this camp you will write, develop, and share your stories with a group of peers in order to revise, polish, and complete a finished product. All modes of writing are welcome here – from fiction to screenplay, poetry to nonfiction, and essays to comic books, the choice is yours! You may come with a piece ready to share, or develop new writings through group exercises at camp. This camp will be structured similarly to a college-level writing course, and will allow participants to develop their work in a constructive, supportive environment. Andrea Quarracino, M.F.A.
$229 (includes all materials)/ RCHYC 5968 C01
Week of June 29 - July 2
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, jumping - horizontal and vertical, throwing - shot and discus, javelin, baton passing) within an environment of careful and thorough instruction by experienced coaches with safety being emphasized. Bring your bathing suit and towel. Coaches Stephen Harnish & Ray Short
$189 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5617 C02
Theater Intensive - 3 week camp
This workshop for the older teen will explore acting exercises from the professional world of theater training. Exercises will stress creativity and self-expression. Students will learn to make exciting and artistic choices in acting and explore work in character development, movement, voice and play writing. This workshop will culminate with a special performance of work using professional works and works created in the workshop. Susan Lehman, M.F.A.
$445 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5014 C01
(must be 9 years old)
Do you grind? Can you ollie? Join us for our skateboard camp and learn all the basics steps needed to become a better skateboarder. We will start at the beginning, covering board stance, turns and pedaling. As your confidence grows we will give you instruction for basic board tricks. As the week progresses and your skills get stronger, you will be able to put them to the test at the Middletown Skateboard Park. Then spend the afternoon making your very own board. You will bend and shape the wood, sand and paint, and finally ride your new board home at the end of the week!
Requirements: Skateboard, helmet, 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. & David Ayres
$265 (includes all materials & transportation to Middletown Skate Park)/RCHYC 5627 C01
Week of July 6 - 10
Claymation
This camp will show you basic techniques of clay modeling and animation used to create a video with claymation! You will learn how to make wire armatures for creating movement in sculptures and to build a scenic background for your backdrop. You will also learn how to use a video camera and a tripod along with basic video capture and editing techniques. At the end of the week, take home animations made in your own and group projects. Chris Anderson, B.A. & Jamie Snyder Ulkloss, M.Ed.
$259 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5032 C01
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. Jason Kaplan, B.S.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCOAP 3067 C02
Half Day Camp - 9 am-12 noon only!
(may be paired with Ultimate Frisbee)
Designed with safety in mind, this beginner's In-Line Skating clinic 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 taught will be forward movement, braking and turning. 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: Each participant will be required to have a skate with a rear brake, a helmet, and protective gear (elbow, wrist and knee pads). There are absolutely no exceptions to these requirements. Toy skates not allowed. If you do not have the necessary equipment, the clinic instructor for an extra charge will provide it for you. Barbara Kuronya, B.S.
$115 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5612 C01
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. Mark Pultorak, M.M., & John Sheridan, M.M.
$254 (includes materials)/RCHYC 5035 C01
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 as well as team work to achieve a goal. Learn the techniques and strategies of this fast-paced game and have fun too! Barbara Kuronya, B.S
$124 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5611 C01
Week of July 13 - 17
Claymation This camp will show you basic techniques of clay modeling and animation used to create a video with claymation! You will learn how to make wire armatures for creating movement in sculptures and to build a scenic background for your backdrop. You will also learn how to use a video camera and a tripod along with basic video capture and editing techniques. At the end of the week, take home animations made in your own and group projects. Chris Anderson, B.A. & Jamie Snyder Ulkloss, M.Ed.
$259 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5032 C02
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. Rich Kiker, M.Ed.
$249 (includes all materials)/RCOAP 3071 C01
You will be instructed in the basic techniques and applications of stage make-up - from shading and highlights of the "street/everyday" look to the detailed techniques of "character" faces including aging, facial hair, creature make-up, scars, and stage blood. Explore the variety of techniques used with facepaint and the various "face-painting" styles from the "tattoo" type painting, "landscape" type painting, to the full face character painting such as animals, creatures, princesses, etc. So, let's make-up and change the face of the world! Luanne Dietrich, B.S.
$229 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5729 C01
Week of July 20 - 24
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
$229 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5601 C02
This camp will help you understand how music is created digitally with the use of audio loops and MIDI. 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. Please bring headphones with 1/8" and 1/4" adapters. John Sheridan, M.M.
$229 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5037 C01
Half Day Camp (2 weeks)
Monday-Thursday only; 9 am-noon
Why wait? The relaxed schedule of the summer is a great time to brush up on your reading, writing & math skills to prepare you to take the exam next fall. Get a head start on mastering those areas which the test covers:
• Reading Comprehension
• Vocabulary Building
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Test Techniques
• Grammar
• Essay Writing (SAT only)
George Haiduck, B.S., & Regina O'Neill, M.A.
$229 (includes all materials)/ATEST 1503 C01
Hone your basic skills to improve your hockey game using a combination of on-skate and off- skate drills and games. Develop skating techniques, ball control and stick handling. Get more enjoyment from this fast-paced exciting sport. You will be expected to know how to skate forward, turn and stop. Requirements: in-line skates, helmet, elbow & knee pads, wrist guard or hockey gloves, hockey stick and mouthguard, swim suit & towel. Barbara Kuronya, B.S.
$229 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5625 C01
Week of July 27 - 31
Brilliant Bridge Builders
This exciting new camp is great for those campers who enjoy 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
$229 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5328 C01
This camp will help you understand how music is created digitally with the use of audio loops and MIDI. 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. Please bring headphones with 1/8" and 1/4" adapters. John Sheridan, M.M.
$229 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5037 C02
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. Jason Kaplan, B.S.
$274 (includes all materials)/RCOAP 3067 C03
Designed for the students with a serious interest in Musical Theater, this is an active participation program with experienced MusicaTheater professionals. The workshop will include audition techniques, the process of putting a show together with a focus on the tools needed for each art form: acting, singing and dancing. On the final afternoon there will be a free performance. Anne Connors, AEA, SAG, AFTRA, AGVA
$499 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5049 C01
Week of August 3 - 7
Advanced Woodturning Workshop
The advanced course focuses on improving spindle and faceplate turning techniques, while offering you the opportunity to work on more difficult projects. Considerable time is devoted to producing original objects that reflect care and craftsmanship in the production and finishing of larger turning projects. New challenges, such as turning a baseball bat, footstool, and bird feeder are balanced with projects that encourage you to explore individual design and creative expression. Christopher Benner, A.A.
Prerequisite: The advanced woodturning camp is available to students grade 8 and above, who have completed at least one week of the standard woodturning camp.
$318 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5056 C01
Learn the hottest sport around! The instruction is for boys and girls looking to better their skills. The focus will be placed on drills, skills and rules applicable to both the girls' and boys' game, which are very important toward the development of a complete lacrosse player. Boys and girls will also be split into separate groups so that individual regulations can be covered. Conditioning and running essential to the game are incorporated into all skills. Bring your bathing suit and towel. Barbara Kuronya, B.S.
Requirement for boys & girls:
• stick and mouth guard;
• boys also need lacrosse gloves
All equipment must be regulation. Please call Endurance Sports for all equipment questions (215-369-0225).
$229 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5624 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, jumping - horizontal and vertical, throwing - shot and discus, javelin, baton passing) within an environment of careful and thorough instruction by experienced coaches with safety being emphasized. Bring your bathing suit and towel. Coaches Stephen Harnish & Ray Short
$229 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5617 C03
From designer purses to home-made items, quilting has become 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 both hand and machine 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 quilting experience needed for this fun and energized camp! Amy Millar, B.A.
$289 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5079 C01
Interested in music or film? Learn how professionals capture everything you hear. Using Pro Tools campers will put sound to movies and record a live musician. Please bring headphones with 1/8" and ¼" adapters. Prerequisite: Creating Digital Music. John Sheridan, M.M.
$229 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5038 C01
Week of August 10 - 14
Kid Kuisine IV - “Iron Kuisine!”
This is the next level in the Kid Kuisine series - Basic, Intermediate, & Advanced. Students MUST have taken ALL prior courses in order to continue with this course. You will continue to explore, cook and bake, but with a better sense of awareness and confidence in a competitive scenario. You will be challenged and coached into a more creative and “a la carte” level. With this course, you will have an opportunity to be directly involved with a cooking and baking team challenge. Earl R. Arrowood, CCC, CCE, FMP, AAC, M.S. & Chef John Angeline, CEPC
$324 (includes all materials)/RCHYC 5712 C01
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