Kids on Campus: Newtown: Ages 10-13
Virtual Camps June 22 - June 26
Creating in Adobe Illustrator CC 2020 Beginners Part 1 - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7006 C01
Creating in Adobe Illustrator CC 2020 Beginner Part 1 is for beginner campers age 10-13 years that are interested in learning how to use and create in one of the most innovative vector digital design software programs.
Needed Materials Found at home:
Notebook, Pen, Internet Connection, Browser Access, Device to take Photographs
Computer w/Specs to run Adobe CC: Mac/PC/Mouse Helpful/Monitor with camera and audio.
Digital Video - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7007 C01
The Digital Video camp exposes campers to the exciting world of video production! Campers will be immersed in the entire video production process, from screenwriting and storyboarding to shooting and editing. Join the fun, learn how to shoot great video, and tell a story that people will enjoy watching!
Needed materials found at home
Computer (Mac or Windows) with latest operating system installed
Free version of DaVinci Resolve installed on computer
A video or cell phone that records video
Room to store video on the computer
Introduction to Scratch 2.0 Level 1 Programming - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7008 C01
Scratch Programming is a programming language and an online community where children can program and share interactive media such as stories, games, and animation with people from all over the world. This program encourages creative thinking and logical reasoning as well as provides an opportunity to work collaboratively.
Needed Materials Found at Home
Project Fashion - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7009 C01
Inspired by the TV show, Project Runway, this camp is for inspiring young designers who love fashion. Campers will learn about color, fabric, styling, and how to draw and color their own original designs. They will take on a design challenge by creating their own design collection. Knowledge of PowerPoint or Google Slides helpful.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp from Amazon or Michaels:
Tracing paper
Foam cord board or heavy stock presentation board – 9” x 12” – white or black
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Pencil, Eraser, Colored pencils, Glue stick, Sharpie extra fine marker, Scissors, Ruler
Creating in Adobe Photoshop CC 2020 Beginners Part 1 - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7014 C01
Creating in Adobe Photoshop CC 2020 Beginner Part 1 is for beginner campers age 10-13 years that are interested in learning how to use and create in one of the most innovative photograph raster digital design software programs.
Needed Materials Found at home:
Notebook, Pen, Internet Connection, Browser Access, Device to take Photographs
Computer w/Specs to run Adobe CC: Mac/PC/Mouse Helpful/Monitor with camera and audio.
Healthy Lunches and Delicious Desserts Cooking Camp - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7015 C01
*This camp requires stovetop, cutting with a knife, and oven skills. Parental supervision is strongly advised. Food Allergy warning: This camp works with dairy, fruit, nuts, flour, and other ingredients. If your camper has any Food Allergy to these, then we respectfully recommend not taking this camp.*
Do you have a passion for cooking and baking? In search of some new and healthy recipes to satisfy your cravings? “Healthy Lunches and Delicious Desserts Cooking Camp” offers 10 new lunch and dessert recipes to add to your cookbook! These recipes include Healthy Pesto Pasta, Avocado Toast, Apple Nachos, Chocolate Pudding, Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese, Fiesta Scrambled Eggs, Nutella French Toast, and more! On Friday, we will have mini food challenges, where campers will participate in a cupcake war!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
Basil (1 cup), Avocado (1), Garlic (3 cloves), Almonds (3/4 cups), Parmesan cheese (3/4 cups), 5-6 cauliflower florets, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, Cocoa powder (1/4 cup), Strawberries OR banana, Onion, Pepper, Nutella, Apple, Cupcake mix/icing, OPTIONAL: Cherry tomatoes (2 cups)
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Pasta (2 boxes - 1 shaped like elbow macaroni), Salt, Olive oil, Lettuce (desired amount for salad), Apple slices (2-4 slices), 1 carrot chopped, 1/4 cup peanut butter (if allergic, skip), 1/4 cup chocolate chips, melted, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tbs. flour, Salt (1/8 tsp), Milk of choice, Garlic, Garlic powder, 1/3 cup sugar, maple syrup, OR honey, 3 tbs. cornstarch, 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract, Eggs , Sandwich bread, Butter, Cinnamon , Sugar, Blender , Cupcake liners, Cupcake tins, Optional: 1/4 cup lemon juice, Optional: Sprinkles
Virtual Camps June 29 - July 3
Art History: I Can Make Art Like the Masters! - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7016 C01
Artists have been making masterpieces throughout time and all over the world. “Art History: I Can Make Art Like the Masters!” will examine four such masterpieces created by notable artists of the past, namely: Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Paul Cezanne, and Piet Mondrian. Participants will feel like detectives as they observe and analyze famous works of art before making their own master-inspired copies! Who knows, maybe no one will be able to tell the original from the reproduction!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
watercolor paint
white liquid glue
OPTIONAL Art Supplies:
black Sharpie marker (OPTIONAL) Not needed if you do not want this permanent marker in your child’s toolkit—I understand! But nice to have for outlining. I like both the standard fine point and the extra-fine point.
oil pastels (OPTIONAL) Not needed as they will stain clothes due to their oily ingredients, but do blend well to make some awesome effects. I like the Pentel brand 25 color set.
Needed materials found at home:
Scissors, Pencils, White Paper, Pencil sharpener, Crayons, Colored pencils, Markers
Creating in Adobe Illustrator CC 2020 Intermediate Part 2 - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7017 C01
*This camp requires campers to have taken Creating in Adobe Illustrator CC 2020 Intermediate Part 1*
Creating in Adobe Illustrator CC 2020 Intermediate Part 2 is for campers ages 10-13 years that are interested in learning more about Adobe Illustrator CC 2020. We will explore further and continue where we left off from the Adobe Illustrator CC 2020 Beginners Part 1 (Prerequisite Ai Part 1) which will allow us ten (10) more hours of creating inside this extensive and fun vector application.
Needed Materials Found at home:
Notebook, Pen, Internet Connection, Browser Access, Device to take Photographs
Computer w/Specs to run Adobe CC: Mac/PC/Mouse Helpful/Monitor with camera and audio.
Introduction to Scratch 2.0 Level 1 Programming - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7008 C02
Scratch Programming is a programming language and an online community where children can program and share interactive media such as stories, games, and animation with people from all over the world. This program encourages creative thinking and logical reasoning as well as provides an opportunity to work collaboratively.
Needed Materials Found at Home
Project Fashion - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7009 C02
Inspired by the TV show, Project Runway, this camp is for inspiring young designers who love fashion. Campers will learn about color, fabric, styling, and how to draw and color their own original designs. They will take on a design challenge by creating their own design collection. Knowledge of Power Point or Google Slides helpful.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp from Amazon or Michaels:
Sketchbook – 8”x10” or 11” x 14”
Tracing paper
Foam cord board or heavy stock presentation board – 9” x 12” – white or black
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Pencil, Eraser, Colored pencils, Glue stick, Sharpie extra fine marker, Scissors, Ruler
Young Chef Academy - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7018 C01
This camp requires stovetop, cutting with a knife, and oven skills. Parental supervision is strongly advised. Food Allergy warning: This camp works with diary, fruit, nuts, flour and other ingredients. If your camper has any Food Allergy to these, then we respectfully recommend not taking this camp.*
Join us for a week of cooking! Kids will follow along as we prep, prepare, and cook a variety of recipes that are sure to be enjoyable. It will be as if the kids are participating in a television cooking show! This camp will use many different ingredients, so it’s not recommended for children with allergies. Also, children will need to be able to use or have assistance using kitchen tools, stove top, and oven.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
1 pound of chicken, 1 pound of sweet Italian sausage, 2 pounds of ground beef, 3 cups of mozzarella cheese, 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 5 large tomatoes, 2-baguettes or French bread-small, 1 can of refrigerated classic pizza crust, 1 pack of pepperoni – any kind or flavor, ½ pound of American cheese, Head of lettuce, 1 small bag of egg noodles, 6 pack of hamburger buns, Small container of raspberries
Needed materials found at home
Oven, Spoons, Bowls, Pots and pans, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, Ice, 1 Gallon size Ziploc baggie, 1- Sandwich size Ziploc baggie, Small half and half, 1 small container of mayonnaise, Pint of 2% or whole milk, Butter, Sugar, 2-whole onions, Salt and pepper, 4 garlic cloves, Basil, Olive Oil, 2 cups flour, Small container of bread crumbs, 1 dozen eggs, Small container of sour cream-any brand, 2-6 oz cans of canned tomato sauce, 1-28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes, 2-6 oz cans of tomato paste, 1 bell pepper, 1 celery stalk
Cheer! - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7021 C01
Welcome to the world of cheerleading! Throughout the week campers will learn the basics of cheerleading – jumps, motions, stretching, and conditioning. Campers will also learn a new dance over the course of the week. We will work to create a “team” atmosphere virtually through a series of team bonding activities. Campers will be introduced to the scoring used throughout the cheerleading industry as well.
Needed Materials Found at home:
Campers just need to have a space to move around in front of the computer. Campers should also wear sneakers and have water available throughout camp time.
Creating in Adobe Photoshop CC 2020 Intermediate Part 2 - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7022 C01
*This camp requires campers to have taken Creating in Adobe Photoshop CC 2020 Intermediate Part 1*
Creating in Adobe Photoshop CC 2020 Intermediate Part 2 is for campers age 10-13 years that are interested in learning more about Adobe Photoshop CC 2020. We will explore further and continue where we left off from the Adobe Photoshop CC 2020 Beginners Part 1 (Prerequisite Ps Part 1) which will allow us ten (10) more hours of creating inside this extensive and fun photo raster application.
Needed Materials Found at home:
Notebook, Pen, Internet Connection, Browser Access, Device to take Photographs
Computer w/Specs to run Adobe CC: Mac/PC/Mouse Helpful/Monitor with camera and audio.
Healthy Lunches and Delicious Desserts Cooking Camp - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7015 C02
*This camp requires stovetop, cutting with a knife, and oven skills. Parental supervision is strongly advised. Food Allergy warning: This camp works with diary, fruit, nuts, flour and other ingredients. If your camper has any Food Allergy to these, then we respectfully recommend not taking this camp.*
Do you have a passion for cooking and baking? In search of some new and healthy recipes to satisfy your cravings? “Healthy Lunches and Delicious Desserts Cooking Camp” offers 10 new lunch and dessert recipes to add to your cookbook! These recipes include Healthy Pesto Pasta, Avocado Toast, Apple Nachos, Chocolate Pudding, Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese, Fiesta Scrambled Eggs, Nutella French Toast, and more! On Friday, we will have mini food challenges, where campers will participate in a cupcake war!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
Basil (1 cup), Avocado (1), Garlic (3 cloves), Almonds (3/4 cups), Parmesan cheese (3/4 cups), 5-6 cauliflower florets , 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, Cocoa powder (1/4 cup), Strawberries OR banana , Onion, Pepper, Nutella, Apple, Cupcake mix/icing, OPTIONAL: Cherry tomatoes (2 cups)
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Pasta (2 boxes - 1 shaped like elbow macaroni), Salt, Olive oil, Lettuce (desired amount for salad), Apple slices (2-4 slices), 1 carrot, chopped, 1/4 cup peanut butter (if allergic, skip), 1/4 cup chocolate chips, melted , 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tbs. flour, Salt (1/8 tsp), Milk of choice, Garlic , Garlic powder, 1/3 cup sugar, maple syrup, OR honey, 3 tbs. cornstarch, 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract, Eggs , Sandwich bread, Butter, Cinnamon , Sugar, Blender , Cupcake liners, Cupcake tins, Optional: 1/4 cup lemon juice, Optional: Sprinkles
Young Artist: Road to Stardom - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7023 C01
Ready to be the next big music star? In this camp, you’ll learn how to write and produce your own original music. By the end of the week, you’ll have your very own hit single along with a karaoke track so you can perform it at home! Whether you love to sing, play an instrument, or make digital music this camp will help you level-up your musical skills. You’ll learn how to make music by yourself as well as with other young artists! Learn to make music like a pro with the Young Artist: Road to Stardom online camp!
Needed Materials Found at home:
All tools are free and provided online. Although digital instruments will be provided, students are encouraged to use any instruments they may have at home already. However, students will need a Google account to allow them to send their music creations to the instructor through Google drive.
Virtual Camps July 6 - July 10
DIY Spa and Beauty Recipes - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7029 C01
Do you love all things beauty and spa related? “DIY Spa Recipes Camp” is the perfect way to create your very own at-home spa favorites! We will begin each day by making a refreshing fruit-infused detox beverage. Afterward, we will create cupcake bath bombs with “bubble-cream” icing, bath salts, and sugar scrubs. On Friday, campers will have the freedom to create their very own smoothie/detox-water recipe, and will participate in mini spa-recipe competitions using our remaining ingredients.
Materials you will need for this camp:
Essential Oil, Citric Acid, Epsom Salt
Household Ingredients:
Measuring cups/spoons, mixing bowl, whisk, Cupcake tin (to mold bath bomb) - (You can get creative to mold bath bombs! You may use everyday household items, like a measuring cup or plastic easter egg), 2-3 egg whites (substitute for meringue powder), Baking soda, Sea salt, Coconut oil, White sugar, Brown sugar, Vanilla extract, Olive oil, Powdered sugar, Food coloring, Coffee grounds (or instant coffee), Essential oil , 6 Mason jars OR recycled glass jars (to store sugar and scrubs) (can be found at grocery store), Any at-home decorations camper would like to use to decorate jars (paper, tape, glue, ribbon, markers...etc.)
Introduction to Scratch 2.0 Level 2 Programming - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7030 C01
This program is a continuation to the Introduction to Scratch Level 1 Programming Camp. Students participating in this camp MUST have taken the beginning Scratch Programming class FIRST. During this program, students will create advanced digital artwork, advanced computer games, and writing digital music.
Needed Materials Found at Home
The Great Debaters - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7031 C01
Students learn different types of debate forms (Lincoln Douglas, Parliamentary, etc.) as well as how to research, validate and present their positions in order to be successful in the debate process. Over the course of the week they will be taught/practice persuasive speaking, skills, as they learn the different techniques of debate. They will have the chance to debate each other and learn team work in the process.
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Ability to download and print various handouts
Virtual Eye for Illustration - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7032 C01
Welcome to our NEW virtual art class! This camp's spotlight: Illustration! Let’s explore the exciting field of Illustration and expand your drawing skills on Portraits, Botanical, Zoological, Book and Scientific Illustration! Through the use of graphite pencils, fine point marker, colored pencils, and soft pastels, you will learn innovative techniques and applications, the element of art and the principles of design. From sketching to coloring, virtual lessons allow the student to enjoy the creative process and are great for all artists who flourish with small group attention. Each student will be taught the fundamental skills of visual art, designed specifically to each camper's age and level of artistic ability. The online session will consist of a step-by-step demonstration, followed by a collaborative studio art time.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp from Amazon:
Amazon Basics Sketch and Drawing Art Pencil Kit
Melissa & Doug Drawing Pad 9 x 12 in
Avery Marks-A-Lot Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, (09230)
Loew-Cornell Chalk Pastels, 24-Count
Needed materials found at home
Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, Ruler
Young Chef Academy - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7018 C02
This camp requires stovetop, cutting with a knife, and oven skills. Parental supervision is strongly advised. Food Allergy warning: This camp works with diary, fruit, nuts, flour and other ingredients. If your camper has any Food Allergy to these, then we respectfully recommend not taking this camp.*
Join us for a week of cooking! Kids will follow along as we prep, prepare, and cook a variety of recipes that are sure to be enjoyable. It will be as if the kids are participating in a television cooking show! This camp will use many different ingredients, so it’s not recommended for children with allergies. Also, children will need to be able to use or have assistance using kitchen tools, stove top, and oven.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
1 pound of chicken, 1 pound of sweet Italian sausage, 2 pounds of ground beef, 3 cups of mozzarella cheese, 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 5 large tomatoes, 2-baguettes or French bread-small, 1 can of refrigerated classic pizza crust, 1 pack of pepperoni – any kind or flavor, ½ pound of American cheese, Head of lettuce, 1 small bag of egg noodles, 6 pack of hamburger buns, Small container of raspberries
Needed materials found at home
Oven, Spoons, Bowls, Pots and pans, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, Ice, 1 Gallon size Ziploc baggie, 1- Sandwich size Ziploc baggie, Small half and half, 1 small container of mayonnaise, Pint of 2% or whole milk, Butter, Sugar, 2-whole onions, Salt and pepper, 4 garlic cloves, Basil, Olive Oil, 2 cups flour, Small container of bread crumbs, 1 dozen eggs, Small container of sour cream-any brand, 2-6 oz cans of canned tomato sauce, 1-28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes, 2-6 oz cans of tomato paste, 1 bell pepper, 1 celery stalk
Comic Creation - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7037 C01
Making comics! Over the course of this camp, students will create characters, learn about writing dialogue, inking, adding color, creating panels, speech bubbles; and finally make their own short comic strip and/or create the beginning of their own comic masterpiece.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
Sharpie-type fine point pen, Needed Materials Found at Home:, Colored Pencils, #2 pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Markers, Ruler, Comic book templates (files will be sent to participants to print at home), Autobiographical handout (file will be sent to participants)
Young Artist: Road to Stardom - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7023 C02
Ready to be the next big music star? In this camp, you’ll learn how to write and produce your own original music. By the end of the week, you’ll have your very own hit single along with a karaoke track so you can perform it at home! Whether you love to sing, play an instrument, or make digital music this camp will help you level-up your musical skills. You’ll learn how to make music by yourself as well as with other young artists! Learn to make music like a pro with the Young Artist: Road to Stardom online camp!
Needed Materials Found at home:
All tools are free and provided online. Although digital instruments will be provided, students are encouraged to use any instruments they may have at home already. However, students will need a Google account to allow them to send their music creations to the instructor through Google drive.
Virtual Camps July 13 - July 17
Digital Video - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7007 C02
The Digital Video camp exposes campers to the exciting world of video production! Campers will be immersed in the entire video production process, from screenwriting and storyboarding to shooting and editing. Join the fun, learn how to shoot great video, and tell a story that people will enjoy watching!
Needed materials found at home
Computer (Mac or Windows) with latest operating system installed
Free version of DaVinci Resolve installed on computer
A video or cell phone that records video
Room to store video on the computer
DIY Spa and Beauty Recipes - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7029 C02
Do you love all things beauty and spa related? “DIY Spa Recipes Camp” is the perfect way to create your very own at-home spa favorites! We will begin each day by making a refreshing fruit-infused detox beverage. Afterward, we will create cupcake bath bombs with “bubble-cream” icing, bath salts, and sugar scrubs. On Friday, campers will have the freedom to create their very own smoothie/detox-water recipe and will participate in mini spa-recipe competitions using our remaining ingredients.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
*OPTIONAL (Camper may use ANY essential oil already owned.)
Essential Oil, Coconut Oil, Citric Acid, Epsom Salt
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Household Ingredients:
Measuring cups/spoons, mixing bowl, whisk, Cupcake tin (to mold bath bomb) - (You can get creative to mold bath bombs! You may use everyday household items, like a measuring cup or plastic easter egg), 2-3 egg whites (substitute for meringue powder), Baking soda, Sea salt, Coconut oil, White sugar, Brown sugar, Vanilla extract, Olive oil, Powdered sugar, Food coloring, Coffee grounds (or instant coffee), Essential oil, 6 Mason jars OR recycled glass jars (to store sugar and scrubs) (can be found at the grocery store), Any at-home decorations camper would like to use to decorate jars (paper, tape, glue, ribbon, markers...etc.)
Introduction to Scratch 2.0 Level 2 Programming - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7030C02
This program is a continuation to the Introduction to Scratch Level 1 Programming Camp. Students participating in this camp MUST have taken the beginning Scratch Programming class FIRST. During this program, students will create advanced digital artwork, advanced computer games, and writing digital music.
Needed Materials Found at Home
Mock Trial I - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7010 C02
In this Mock Trial camp, students will learn about the Constitution, the court system and how it works. Since we cannot take our usual trip to the Courthouse, the courthouse will be coming to them and the students will get to meet a District Justice who will tell them what she does, the kinds of cases she handles and answer any other questions they may have. Students will both learn, and get to practice, some basic trial skills like opening statements, direct and cross examination and closing argument. Students will get to be both attorneys and witnesses. Zoom on in because COURT IS IN SESSION.
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Computer to work on documents
Valid email address to Zoom and receive Mock Trial documents
Mr. Gannon's The Outsiders Book Club - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7041 C01
Mr. Gannon’s Book Club will be an engaging camp where students will have the opportunity to read, discuss, share and journal questions and activities related to the novels, the Outsiders. We will read the novel together, discuss aspects/elements from the novel, answer questions related to the novel, and connect the novel to ourselves, other texts and the world at large. Occasionally, a clip from the movie will be shown so students can make a visual connection with the characters.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp from Amazon:
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Copybook
Virtual Eye for Illustration - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7032 C02
Welcome to our NEW virtual art class! This camp's spotlight: Illustration! Let’s explore the exciting field of Illustration and expand your drawing skills on Portraits, Botanical, Zoological, Book and Scientific Illustration! Through the use of graphite pencils, fine point markers, colored pencils, and soft pastels, you will learn innovative techniques and applications, the element of art and the principles of design. From sketching to coloring, virtual lessons allow the student to enjoy the creative process and are great for all artists who flourish with small group attention. Each student will be taught the fundamental skills of visual art, designed specifically to each camper's age and level of artistic ability. The online session will consist of a step-by-step demonstration, followed by a collaborative studio art time.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp from Amazon:
Amazon Basics Sketch and Drawing Art Pencil Kit
Melissa & Doug Drawing Pad 9 x 12 in
Avery Marks-A-Lot Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, (09230)
Loew-Cornell Chalk Pastels, 24-Count
Needed materials found at home
Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, Ruler
Lego Stop Motion Animation - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7044 C01
In this dynamic week of camp, students will create their own stop motion films from scratch, using Lego bricks! The instructor will be there every step of the way, helping you create your very own stop motion video! You will learn the process, create a workspace, develop a story, build a set, and shoot a stop motion animation using a smartphone and the app, Stop Motion Studio Pro!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
Stop Motion Studio Pro app
Plain white diorama similar to this Woodland Scenics SP4168 Pop Up Display on Amazon
Lego Baseplate (any color) or purchase here Lego base plate Amazon
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Smart phone, Lego Bricks, Lego mini-figures (at least 2), Stage/Workspace – table, tv tray for set up, etc., Good light source such as a clap type table/study lamp
Wizarding World: Exploring Harry Potter - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7045 C01
You’re a wizard! Start by joining us at Platform 9 ¾ at Google Slides Train Station. Arrive at Hogwarts, where you will get sorted into a Hogwarts House and work with your classmates to earn House Points. Attend classes, create your own spell and magical creatures, impress us with your trivia, and debate if Quidditch is a cool sport or not.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
White Drawing paper
Black construction paper/cardstock (1 piece)
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Access to Google Slides Documents
Pencil/Pen, Crayons/colored pencils/markers, Scissors, Large Bowl/Tupperware/Container, Water (1 cup)
Virtual Camps July 20 - July 24
Mr. Gannon's The Giver Book Club - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7050 C01
Mr. Gannon’s Book Club will be an engaging camp where students will have the opportunity to read, discuss, share and journal questions and activities related to the novels, The Giver. We will read the novel together, discuss aspects/elements from the novel, answer questions related to the novel, and connect the novel to ourselves, other texts and the world at large. Occasionally, a clip from the movie will be shown so students can make a visual connection with the characters.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp from Amazon:
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Copybook
Introduction to Alice 3D Animation - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7051 C01
Alice 3d Programming is an innovative 3D programming environment that makes it easy to create animation for telling a story or creating and playing an interactive game. This program exposes students to object-oriented programming.
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Download the free Alice 3D Animation software
Virtual Eye for Modern Art - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7052 C01
Welcome to our NEW virtual art class! This camp's spotlight: Modern Art! Let’s explore the exciting field of Illustration and expand your drawing skills on Abstract Art, Transparency Drawing and Optical Illusion! Through the use of graphite pencils, fine point marker, colored pencils, and soft pastels, you will learn innovative techniques and applications, the element of art and the principles of design. From sketching to coloring, virtual lessons allow the student to enjoy the creative process and are great for all artists who flourish with small group attention. Each student will be taught the fundamental skills of visual art, designed specifically to each camper's age and level of artistic ability. The online session will consist of a step-by-step demonstration, followed by a collaborative studio art time.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp from Amazon:
Amazon Basics Sketch and Drawing Art Pencil Kit
Melissa & Doug Drawing Pad 9 x 12 in
Avery Marks-A-Lot Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, (09230)
Loew-Cornell Chalk Pastels, 24-Count
Needed materials found at home
Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, Ruler
Adobe Animate - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7053 C01
Students will learn the basics of animation including the drawing tools, shape and motion tweening, exporting to different formats and the use of ActionScript for triggering events.
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Students will need a computer with a camera and a microphone.
The students will also need to download the Adobe Program - Animate that has a 30 day free trial.
Comic Creation - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7037 C02
Making comics! Over the course of this camp, students will create characters, learn about writing dialogue, inking, adding color, creating panels, speech bubbles; and finally make their own short comic strip and/or create the beginning of their own comic masterpiece.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
Sharpie-type fine point pen,
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Colored Pencils, #2 pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Markers, Ruler, Comic book templates (files will be sent to participants to print at home)
Autobiographical handout (file will be sent to participants)
High End Hotel - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7054 C01
Design your own high-end hotel! Will you have a waterpark, bowling alley, golf course, or spa? Throughout the week, campers will work to develop business plans, marketing techniques, and models of their awe-inspiring accommodations.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
Sawtooth popsicle sticks, Pipe cleaners, Modeling clay, Balsa wood variety pack, Elmer’s wood glue
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Paper towel rolls, Empty plastic soda bottles, Paper, Plastic cups, Cardboard scraps, Tape, Glue
Makerspace Magic 2.0 - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7055 C01
Find the Maker in you! Use design thinking to boost creativity and bring out the Maker in yourself. See creativity and innovation through a new lens. The most creative and innovative work comes from circumstances that force a new type of thinking for solutions “inside: the box”. We will have fun brainstorming and designing Maker activities such as marble mazes, Lego challenges, bead coding, homemade harmonicas, bridges, flotation devices and much more. Join me to LAUNCH some creative design thinking.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp from Amazon:
Lego Classic set: LEGO Classic Bricks and Ideas 11001 Building Kit (123 Pieces)
Pony Beads: Pony Beads Multi Color 9mm 1000 Pcs in Bag
Pipe Cleaners: Creativity Street Chenille Stems/Pipe Cleaners 12 Inch x 4mm 100-Piece, White
Marbles: POPLAY 50 PCS Beautiful Player Marbles Bulk for Marble Games, Multiple Colors
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Tape, Scissors, Cardboard, Glue, Recycled products from around the home
Virtual Camps July 27 - July 31
Art History: I Can Make Art Like the Masters! - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7016 C02
Artists have been making masterpieces throughout time and all over the world. “Art History: I Can Make Art Like the Masters!” will examine four such masterpieces created by notable artists of the past, namely: Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Paul Cezanne, and Piet Mondrian. Participants will feel like detectives as they observe and analyze famous works of art before making their own master-inspired copies! Who knows, maybe no one will be able to tell the original from the reproduction!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
watercolor paint
white liquid glue
OPTIONAL Art Supplies:
black Sharpie marker (OPTIONAL) Not needed if you do not want this permanent marker in your child’s toolkit—I understand! But nice to have for outlining. I like both the standard fine point and the extra-fine point.
oil pastels (OPTIONAL) Not needed as they will stain clothes due to their oily ingredients, but do blend well to make some awesome effects. I like the Pentel brand 25 color set. Here’s one for $8.98
Needed materials found at home:
Scissors, Pencils, White Paper, Pencil sharpener, Crayons, Colored pencils, Markers
Introduction to Alice 3D Animation - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7051 C02
Alice 3d Programming is an innovative 3D programming environment that makes it easy to create animation for telling a story or creating and playing an interactive game. This program exposes students to object-oriented programming.
Needed Materials Found at Home
Download the free Alice 3D Animation software from this website onto their computers: http://www.alice.org/get-alice/alice-3/
The Great Debaters - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7031 C02
Students learn different types of debate forms (Lincoln Douglas, Parliamentary, etc.) as well as how to research, validate and present their positions in order to be successful in the debate process. Over the course of the week they will be taught/practice persuasive speaking, skills, as they learn the different techniques of debate. They will have the chance to debate each other and learn team work in the process.
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Ability to download and print various handouts
Virtual Eye for Modern Art - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7052 C02
Welcome to our NEW virtual art class! This camp's spotlight: Modern Art! Let’s explore the exciting field of Illustration and expand your drawing skills on Abstract Art, Transparency Drawing and Optical Illusion! Through the use of graphite pencils, fine point marker, colored pencils, and soft pastels, you will learn innovative techniques and applications, the element of art and the principles of design. From sketching to coloring, virtual lessons allow the student to enjoy the creative process and are great for all artists who flourish with small group attention. Each student will be taught the fundamental skills of visual art, designed specifically to each camper's age and level of artistic ability. The online session will consist of a step-by-step demonstration, followed by a collaborative studio art time.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp from Amazon:
Amazon Basics Sketch and Drawing Art Pencil Kit
Melissa & Doug Drawing Pad 9 x 12 in
Avery Marks-A-Lot Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, (09230)
Loew-Cornell Chalk Pastels, 24-Count
Needed materials found at home
Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, Ruler
Adobe Animate - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7053 C02
Students will learn the basics of animation including the drawing tools, shape and motion tweening, exporting to different formats and the use of ActionScript for triggering events.
Needed Materials Found at Home
Students will need a computer with a camera and a microphone.
The students will also need to download the Adobe Program - Animate that has a 30 day free trial.
Lego Stop Motion Animation - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7044 C02
In this dynamic week of camp, students will create their own stop motion films from scratch, using Lego bricks! The instructor will be there every step of the way, helping you create your very own stop motion video! You will learn the process, create a workspace, develop a story, build a set, and shoot a stop motion animation using a smartphone and the app, Stop Motion Studio Pro!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
Stop Motion Studio Pro app
Plain white diorama
Lego Baseplate (any color)
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Smart phone, Lego Bricks, Lego mini-figures (at least 2), Stage/Workspace – table, tv tray for set up, etc., Good light source such as a clap type table/study lamp
Virtual Camps August 3 - August 7
Camp Freedom Write - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7059 C01
This is a playwriting camp where every student will learn the fundamentals of how to write short ten-minute plays, as well as learn play structure, character creations, conflict, and dialogue. We will also be playing games to get those creative juices going!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp from Amazon or Staples or any office supply store:
Notebook
Pencil or pen
Painting Canvas Creations Camp - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7060 C01
Do you love art and painting? Are you looking for new ideas to spark your creativity? “Painting Canvas Creations Camp” is perfect for you! In this camp, we will be creating 5 canvas designs using acrylic paint. After watching a brief tutorial, campers will have the freedom to add their own “unique twist” to each creation!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp from Amazon:
$10.99 10 pack 8x10 Canvas (20% off ALL regular price purchases through 5/2/20)
$17. 99 24 Pack Acrylic Paint Set, 10 Paint Brushes, 2 Palette, 12 Colors Acrylic Paint
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Scotch tape
Jazz Workshop - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7062 C01
Students will learn Jazz Standards and perform them for each other while learning to improvise in the Jazz vernacular.
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Computer with a camera and microphone
Your own instrument
Makerspace Magic 2.0 - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7055 C02
Find the Maker in you! Use design thinking to boost creativity and bring out the Maker in yourself. See creativity and innovation through a new lens. The most creative and innovative work comes from circumstances that force a new type of thinking for solutions “inside: the box”. We will have fun brainstorming and designing Maker activities such as marble mazes, Lego challenges, bead coding, homemade harmonicas, bridges, flotation devices and much more. Join me to LAUNCH some creative design thinking.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp from Amazon:
Lego Classic set: LEGO Classic Bricks and Ideas 11001 Building Kit (123 Pieces)
Pony Beads: Pony Beads Multi Color 9mm 1000 Pcs in Bag
Pipe Cleaners: Creativity Street Chenille Stems/Pipe Cleaners 12 Inch x 4mm 100-Piece, White
Marbles: POPLAY 50 PCS Beautiful Player Marbles Bulk for Marble Games, Multiple Colors
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Tape, Scissors, Cardboard, Glue, Recycled products from around the home
Virtual Camps August 10 - August 14
Wizarding World: Exploring Harry Potter - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7045 C02
You’re a wizard! Start by joining us at Platform 9 ¾ at Google Slides Train Station. Arrive at Hogwarts, where you will get sorted into a Hogwarts House and work with your classmates to earn House Points. Attend classes, create your own spell and magical creatures, impress us with your trivia, and debate if Quidditch is a cool sport or not.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
White Drawing paper
Black construction paper/cardstock (1 piece)
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Access to Google Slides Documents
Pencil/Pen, Crayons/colored pencils/markers, Scissors, Large Bowl/Tupperware/Container, Water (1 cup)
Jazz Workshop - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7062 C02
Students will learn Jazz Standards and perform them for each other while learning to improvise in the Jazz vernacular.
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Computer with a camera and microphone
Your own instrument