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University School of Jackson
2014
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Register Today! Each summer, University School of Jackson offers a wide variety of day camps and academic courses for kids of all ages.
This year, all of your favorites are back, including Driver's Ed., Musical Theater Camp, and our popular sports camps. What's new? We've added more academic courses, Baseball, Gymnastics, My Doll & Me, Storybook Chefs, and free courses for seniors through College Advising!
We have also made improvements to our online registration, including a one-stop registration and payment cart, and the option to auto-pay the balance once your selected camp begins.
The majority of the camps and courses offered are available to everyone, so feel free to invite friends who do not have children at USJ. Camps fill up quickly, so follow the link below and register online today!
Little Bruins Extended Care This year, Camp Bruins is offering an extended care option after each Little Bruins camp (rising Cubs-K) to our 2014-2015 enrolled USJ students. Campers will participate in art activities, music and movement, story time, and have a short rest time. The hours are 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., with lunch included at no extra charge. Cost: $75 per week, or $20 per reserved day. You will love the convenience, but you must reserve your spot with Faith Dixon, Camp Bruins Director, at usjdaycare@usjbruins.org, or (731) 467-1298.
Questions?
For more information on camps, questions regarding payments, or technical issues with registration, please contact:
Melissa Zerfoss, Summer Programs Director (731) 660-1447 or mzerfoss@usjbruins.org
REGISTER HERE:
www.usjbruins.org/parents/forms/summer‐camp.php
Week One: May 27-30
□ Girls Basketball Week Two: June 2-6
□ Art-rageous Art Camp □ LEGO Programming and Robotics □ Little Bruins Art Camp □ Best of the West Soccer Camp Week Three: June 9-13
□ Boys Basketball □ Tennis Camp—Ted Measley Week Four: June 16-20 □ Baseball Camp □ Driver’s Ed □ Jackson National Golf □ Little Bruins My Doll & Me □ Tennis Camp—Don Newman Week Five: June 23-27 □ Gymnastics □ Little Bruins Adventure Camp □ SCRATCH Computer Programming □ Tennis Camp—Ted Measley Week Six: June 30-July 4 NO CAMPS
Week Seven: July 7-11 □ Creative Writing Workshop □ Football Camp □ Little Bruins TOT Basketball □ Musical Theater Camp (week 1) □ Tennis Camp—Ted Measley □ Volleyball Week Eight: July 14-18 □ ACT English Prep □ Best of the West Soccer, Session 3 □ Little Bruins Gymnastics □ Musical Theater Camp (week 2) □ My Doll & Me □ Storybook Chefs □ Writer’s Workshop Week Nine: July 21-25 □ ACT Math Prep □ Algebra Academy I □ Back to School Basics—Lower
□ Math Fundamentals—Middle □ Tennis Camp—Ted Measley Week Ten: July 28-August 1 □ Spanish Academy Week Eleven: August 4-5 □ Jump Start the Common App
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ACT MATH PREP (Algebra Acad. II) Session One: April 8-10 (T-TH), 6-8 p.m., $90 Session Two: July 21-25 (M-F), 4-6 p.m., $150
Rising grades 9-11. $150, Instructor: USJ Honors and
CP Math Teacher Tony Winkler. This course will refresh
students of the mathematical material needed to be
successful on the math portion of the ACT. Algebra I,
Algebra II, and Geometry topics will be reviewed, and general test taking strategy will
be discussed. This course is designed as a good preparation for students taking the
upcoming ACT. This course will also give a general review of 9th-11th grade
mathematics and serves to be good preparation for students wanting to get a head
start on their upcoming fall math course. Location: Tony Winkler’s Upper School
Classroom. For more information, contact twinkler@usjbruins.org.
ACT ENGLISH PREP Session One: April 1-3 (T-TH), 6-8 p.m., $90 Session Two: July 14-18 (M-F), 2-4 p.m., $150
Rising grades 10-12. Instructor: USJ AP English
Literature and 11th grade English Teacher Katie Ramer.
This workshop will use a mixture of lecture, guided
instruction, student practice, and will refresh students of
the English usage and rhetorical skills needed to be
successful on the English portion of the ACT. Learn proven test-taking strategies for
standardized tests, take and score practice ACT tests, review critical reading skills
related to passage analysis, and review writing skills and practice ACT writing skills
concepts. This course also serves to be good preparation for students wanting to get
a head start on their upcoming fall English course. Location: Mrs. Ramer’s Upper
School classroom. For more information, contact kramer@usjbruins.org
Academics
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BACK TO SCHOOL BASICS
Session One: 10 to 11:30 a.m., rising grades 2-3 Session Two: 12:30 to 2 p.m., rising grades 4-5 $125
July 21-24 (M-TH) Instructor: Lower School Teacher
Regina Sills. Get a head start on the school year! This will
cover Language Arts and Math skills from the previous
year and serves as a refresher course to get ahead
before school begins in August. Location: Regina
Sills’ Lower School classroom. For more information, contact rsills@usjbruins.org.
ALGEBRA ACADEMY I
July 21-25 (M-F), 9 to 11 a.m. Rising grades 8-9. $150 This course is for rising 8th grade students who would like to be better
prepared for 8th grade math, or rising 9th grade students who struggled with
8th grade concepts. Location: Tony Winkler’s Upper School classroom. For
more information, contact twinkler@usjbruins.org.
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP July 7-11 (M-F), 2 to 4:30 p.m. Rising grades 11-12 and college freshmen, $150 This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of creative writing and
rudiments of literary craft through the creation of works of fiction, poetry, and non-
fiction. Students will explore a range of literary styles, both through daily reading
assignments and daily writing exercises. Goals include: developing original creative
work, participating in informal discussions of writing exercises, cultivation of one’s
individual style, participation in peer review and reflection through the sharing of
work, and writing short stories, poetry, and satirical work. This course also serves to
be good preparation for students who wish to get a head start on their upcoming AP
or college-level fall English course. Location: Mrs. Ramer’s Upper School classroom.
For more information, contact kramer@usjbruins.org.
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MATH FUNDAMENTALS July 21-25 (M-F), 9 to 11 a.m. Rising grades 6-8, $150 This is a refresher course for students who need to
brush up on the basics of CP math prior to entering
the next grade level. Location: Mary Ellen Vaughn’s
Middle School classroom. For more information,
contact mevaughn@usjbruins.org.
ROBOTICS AND PROGRAMMING USING LEGO MINDSTORMS
June 2-6 (M-F), 9 a.m. to noon Rising grades 5-9 $175 with a $50 deposit required to register
AP Computer Programming Instructor Dr. Jan Wilms
will teach this fun course once again. Space is
extremely limited. Lego kits will be provided to use
during the camp, but students are encouraged to bring
their own. Location: Middle School Computer Lab. For
more information, contact Dr. Wilms at 661-5267 or jwilms@usjbruins.org.
SCRATCH – INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
June 23-27 (M-F), 1 to 3 p.m. Rising grades 2-5, $150
This course teaches MIT’s Scratch programming
language, which allows you create your own interactive
stories, animations, games, music, and art.
Location: Heidi McDaniel’s Lower School Computer Lab.
For more information, contact hmcdaniel@usjbruins.org.
Academics
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WRITER’S WORKSHOP July 14-18 (M-F), 9 to 11 a.m. Rising grades 7-9, $150
Get a jump start on the upcoming school year by
improving your writing skills. This workshop will focus
on the basics of both creative and research-based
writing to include proper formatting, writing with a
purpose, and how to research information. The
majority of the class time will be spent in the Upper School Library Mac Lab to
better prepare students for the upcoming year. Location: Dana Simmons’ Middle
School classroom. For more information, contact dsimmons@usjbruins.org.
REGISTER: www.usjbruins.org/parents/forms/summer‐camp.php
Academics
SPANISH ACADEMY
July 28-Aug 1 (M-F), 9 to 11:15 a.m. Rising Spanish I and II students, $150
This course is for students who need help mastering
the basics of Spanish or who wish to get a head start
on next year’s class. Emphasis will be placed on
vocabulary, sentence structure, conjugating in the
present tense, and other concepts necessary for
Spanish I and II. Location: Anna Powell’s Upper
School classroom. For more information, contact apowell@usjbruins.org.
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BOYS BASKETBALL
Session One: June 9-13 (M-F), Rising K-2, 8 to 10 a.m. Session Two: June 9-12 (M-TH), Rising 3-5, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Session Three: June 9-12 (M-TH), Rising 6-8, 2 to 5 p.m. $100 rising K-2 $120 rising 3-8
Instructor: Head Coach Oliver Simmons and USJ players. Camp will emphasize
basketball fundamentals including ball handling, shooting, footwork, passing, and
more offensive skills. Locations: 2-5 Gym
for rising K-2 and 3-5; Upper School Gym
for rising 6-8. For more information,
contact Oliver Simmons
at osimmons@usjbruins.org.
BASEBALL
Session One: June 16-19 (M-TH), Rising grades 1-4, 9 am to noon, Session Two: June 16-19 (M-TH), Rising grades 5-8, 1 to 4 pm. $100
Instructor: Head Coach Jack Peel and
USJ players. Camp will emphasize
baseball fundamentals including
hitting, pitching, base running,
throwing, along with offensive and
defensive techniques. Location: USJ
Baseball Field. For more information,
contact jpeel@usjbruins.org.
Athletics
FOOTBALL CAMP
July 7-9 (M-W) Session One: Rising grades 1-6, 9 to 11 a.m. Session Two: Rising grades 7-8, 1 to 3 p.m. $100
Instructor: Hall of Fame Head Coach Mickey
Marley with Upper School and Middle School
coaching staff. This non-contact camp is designed
for young men interested in learning the
fundamentals of football. Players will be taught
skills that are applicable for youth league, middle
school, and high school. Must bring enthusiasm
and fun! Location: USJ Football Field House. For
more information, call 660-6740, 664-0812 or 695-
1647.
BEST OF THE WEST SOCCER CAMP
Boys and girls (includes t-shirt) Session One: June 2-6 (M-F), Rising grades 1-7, 9 a.m. to noon, $120 Session Two: June 2-6 (M-F), Rising grades 8-12, 5 to 8 p.m., $120 Session Three: July 14-18 (M-F), Rising grades 1-7, 9 to 11 a.m., $100
Camp emphasizes developing and improving the soccer skills of each camper.
Techniques such as shooting, passing, receiving, heading, dribbling, and
goalkeeping are learned through
individual and group instruction.
Beginners and experienced
players welcome! Instructor:
Head Coach Paul Conway.
Location: USJ Soccer Field. For
more information,
contact pconway@usjbruins.org.
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GYMNASTICS
June 23-27 (M-F), 10 a.m. to noon Rising grades 1-5, $90
Instructor: USJ graduate Emily Birmingham of Glory Gymnastics Center. Location:
Meet in the Lower School front foyer. For more information, contact Faith Dixon
at usjdaycare@usjbruins.org.
LITTLE BRUINS GYMNASTICS
July 14-18 (M-F), 9 to 10:30 a.m. Rising Cubs–K (3 to 6 years old), $80 Instructor: USJ graduate Emily Birmingham of Glory Gymnastics Center. Location:
Meet in the Lower School front foyer. For more information, contact Faith Dixon
at usjdaycare@usjbruins.org. Extended care program available after this Little
Bruins camp. $75 for the week or $20 per reserved day. For more
information, contact Faith Dixon at usjdaycare@usjbrins.org.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
May 27-30 (T-F). 9 a.m. to noon Rising grades 2-8, $100
Instructor: Girls’ Basketball Head
Coach Tony Shutes and the USJ Lady
Bruins basketball team. This camp will
focus on ball handling, shooting, and
fundamentals. Campers will also
participate in 3-on-3, free-throws, and
hot-shot competitions! Locations: USJ 2-5, Middle, and Upper School Gyms. For
more information, contact tshutes@usjbruins.org.
Athletics
LITTLE BRUINS TOT BASKETBALL CAMP
July 7-11 (M-F) 9 to 10:30 a.m. Rising grades Cubs–K (3 to 6 years old) $80 (includes TOT camp t-shirt) Instructor: Mary-Elizabeth Moore Christenson. This fun, action-packed “DINO
Kamp” will focus on ball handling,
dribbling, and games that enhance fine
motor skills and agility. During the
“brain train” section, kids will
incorporate arts and crafts as they
move through the world of dinosaurs.
Location: Meet in
the Lower School front foyer. For more
information,
contact maryelizabeth@teamsoftomorrow.com. Extended care program
available after this Little Bruins camp. $75 for the week or $20 per reserved
day. For more information, contact Faith Dixon at usjdaycare@usjbrins.org.
JACKSON NATIONAL GOLF ACADEMY
June 16-20 (M-F), 8 to 11 a.m., Rising grades 1-5 June 16-20 (M-F), 1 to 4 p.m., Rising grades 6-12. $125 (includes t-shirt, range balls, and Friday tournament) Instructors: Tom D. and Tom R. Talkington, PGA Professionals and Marshall
Talkington, college volunteer. Location: Jackson National Golf Course, 307
Henderson Road, Jackson, TN 38305. Campers will be divided by skill level, as
well as age. Camp emphasizes the fundamentals of golf, rules, and etiquette
through drills, and tournament play.
Register at the Pro Shop
or online at www.golfjn.com. (731)
424-3146. Each camp is limited to
the first 24 paid campers. For more
information, contact Dana Talkington
at info@golfjn.com.
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VOLLEYBALL CAMP
July 7-11 (M-F), 8 to 10 a.m. Rising grades 3–8, $100 (includes camp t-shirt)
Instructor: Head Coach Kim McNeal.
Camp emphasizes the fundamentals:
passing, setting, hitting, blocking, and
serving. Location: Upper School Gym.
For more information, contact
kamcneal516@gmail.com.
DON NEWMAN TENNIS CAMP
June 16-20 (M-F), 8:30 to 10 a.m. Rising grades 3–8, boys and girls, $90
Instructor: Hall of Fame Tennis Coach
Don Newman, assisted by USJ tennis players. Drills, strategies and match play for
novice to intermediate players. Location: USJ Tennis Courts. For more information,
contact dnewman@usjbruins.org.
Athletics
TED MEASLEY TENNIS CAMPS
Rising Jr.K-2nd, 8 to 10 a.m., $100 Tennis Camp June 9-13, Session 1 Tennis Camp June 23-27, Session 1 Tennis Camp July 7-11, Session 1 Tennis Camp July 21-25, Session 1 Rising 3rd-12th, 8 to 11 a.m., $150 Tennis Camp June 9-13, Session 2 Tennis Camp June 23-27, Session 2 Tennis Camp July 7-11, Session 2 Tennis Camp July 21-25, Session 2
Head Tennis Coach Ted Measley offers more tennis camps several weeks this
summer.
Location: USJ Tennis Courts. For more information, contact
measley1979@gmail.com
READY, SET, WRITE! COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOPS When/Where: To be announced via email/Remind 101 Cost: FREE!
Want to knock out your college
essays during the summer? Stay
connected to your email and
Remind 101 accounts for
announcements regarding dates
throughout the summer on which
Mrs. Ryan will be assisting seniors
with their college application
essays. Can’t make it to a specific workshop? Email Mrs. Carol Ryan
(cryan@usjbruins.org) for one-on-one assistance.
JUMP START THE COMMON APP
Session One: August 4, 1 to 3 p.m. Session Two: August 5, 1 to 3 p.m. Rising grade 12 Cost: FREE!
This workshop is for seniors interested in jump starting the Common Application.
Students will work with the college advising staff on starting the Common App.
Mrs. Carol Ryan will proofread and provide feedback on the personal essay.
Snacks provided. Can’t make it on this date? Jump Start sessions will also be
held weekly on Wednesdays from 3:05 to 4 p.m. in August and September.
Location: Upper School Library. For more information, contact
cryan@usjbruins.org.
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College Advising
ART-RAGEOUS SUMMER ART CAMP June 2-6 (M-F) Rising grades 1-6 Session One: 10:30 a.m. to noon Session Two: 12:30 to 2 p.m. $150 for one session or $225 for both sessions (bring a sack lunch)
Activities include drawing, painting, tie
dying, clay, and other fun projects! Either
session includes snacks, and supplies.
Location: Libby Lynch’s Upper School Art
Room. For more information, contact
Upper School Art Teacher Libby Lynch at
llynch@usjbruins.org.
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LITTLE BRUINS ART CAMP June 2-6 (M-F), 9 to 10:30 a.m. Rising Cubs–K, (3 to 6 years old) $90 Students will create art projects each day that correspond with our favorite
children’s books. Students will also be served a snack. Instructor: Tammie
Trinidad. Location: Meet in the Lower School front foyer. For more information,
contact Faith Dixon at usjdaycare@usjbruins.org.
Extended care program available after the Little Bruins camp. $75 for the
week or $20 per reserved day. For more information, contact Faith Dixon at
usjdaycare@usjbrins.org.
Enrichments
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PHOTOGRAPHY June 9-12 (M-TH), 10:30 a.m. to noon Rising grades 7-9 $175 THIS CAMP IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS
Instructor: Upper School Art Teacher Libby Lynch. Looking for a creative
outlet this summer? Consider a week of photography! We will work on various
photo techniques. Students will learn the basics of composition and lighting
with an emphasis on the elements of design. Location: Libby Lynch’s Upper
School Art Room. For more information, contact llynch@usjbruins.org.
(cost of the camp includes all materials and a Holga 120 film camera for
students to keep)
MUSICAL THEATER CAMP: A BROADWAY JUNIOR July 7-15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Rising grades 1-9 $160
Once again, Dr. Tammy Grant
teaches students how to perform
a Broadway junior musical.
Actual dates involved are July 7,
July 8, July 10, July 11, July 12,
July 14, and July 15. Show date is July 15. Location: Upper School
Blankenship Theater. For more information, contact drgrant@usjbruins.org.
This popular camp filled completely last year, so register today!
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MY DOLL AND ME
July 14-18 (M-F), for rising grades 1-5 Session One: 10 a.m. to noon Session Two: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. $90
LITTLE BRUINS MY DOLL AND ME
June 16-20 (M-F), for rising Cubs-K (3 to 6 years old) 9 to 10:30 a.m. $90
Every girl loves her doll! Camp Bruins presents “My Doll and Me” for grades 1-5, and “Little Bruins My Doll and Me” for rising Cubs-K. Bring your favorite doll and participate in a variety of activities including games, art activities, learning manners and table etiquette, and playing dress up—all with your doll. On the last day of camp, the girls will dress up and have a fancy tea party! Location: Meet in the Lower School Front Foyer. Extended care program available after this Little Bruins camp. $75 for the week or $20 per reserved day. For more information, contact Faith Dixon at usjdaycare@usjbrins.org.
Enrichments
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STORYBOOK CHEFS
July 14-18 (M-F), rising grades 1-5 Session One: 10 a.m. to noon Session Two: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. $90
This camp is packed with children’s
favorites in literature and the delicious
snacks featured in each book.
Measuring, mixing, counting,
decorating, and eating will add to the
fun! Please note any food allergies on the registration form. Location:
Meet in the Lower School front foyer. For more information, contact
Faith Dixon at usjdaycare@usjbrins.org.
LITTLE BRUINS ADVENTURE CAMP
June 23-27 (M-F), 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Rising Cubs–K, (3 to 6 years old) $150
Hosted by Camp Bruins’ staff. Campers will have the opportunity to
participate in a variety of activities including water day, inflatables,
awesome art projects, bike day, and lots of other fun activities! Lunch
will be provided at no additional cost. Location: Meet in the Lower
School front foyer. For more information, contact Faith Dixon
at usjdaycare@usjbruins.org.
Two camps in one day! How FUN is THAT?
My Doll and Me and Storybook Chefs are BOTH on the same week. If
your rising grades 1-5 student would like to stay for both camps, and
bring a sack lunch, you may drop them off at 10 a.m. and pick them up
at 2:30 p.m., at no additional charge! Cost for both camps is $180.
Many thanks to Mrs. Faith Dixon and the Camp Bruins staff for this
wonderful option!
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Camp Bruins L e a rn i n g D i s g u is e d a s F u n ! Parents looking for an enriching way for
their child to spend this summer can turn
to USJ's Camp Bruins, a full-time summer
program for Junior Cubs through Fifth
Grade students. The goal of the program,
which runs from the end of the regular
school year through the start of the next,
is to provide participants with a safe, fun
environment that allows them to grow
over the summer.
"Although it is a structured program, it is disguised as fun," said Director Faith Dixon, who also
runs USJ's After-School program during the regular school year.
"Camp Bruins, which is offered as a service to our parents, is filled with activities that
complement and enhance the learning experience that students receive during the regular
school year. As we developed the program, we did so with the goal of meeting the needs of
our families while providing the best program possible for the student."
Mornings are spent in a variety of activities from free choice centers to those that mimic many
of the enrichments students have during the school year, such as gym, art, and music. Each
week students have a science lesson and a cooking activity and participate in the summer
library program.
To meet the needs of the diverse range of ages, students are in three age groups: Jr. Cubs
and Cubs, Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten, and First through Fifth Grade. Each week has a
different theme with Fridays being water days that often include inflatables.
The program runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost for attending five
days a week is $125, plus a $50 nonrefundable registration fee. Camp Bruins also offers a 3-
day and a 2-day-a-week program. Three days averages out to be about $85 a week and the
two day averages to be about $61 a week. Cost includes morning and afternoon snacks.
Lunch can be purchased from the cafeteria using the same debit card system as used during
the regular school year.
For more information on Camp Bruins, contact Faith Dixon at usjdaycare@usjbruins.org.
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Driver’s Ed
June 16-20 (M-F), 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $395 Location: Upper School Cafeteria This course includes 30 hours of mandatory classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. Students should be 15 years old on or before June 1, 2014. This class is open to students from all schools and usually fills up quickly, so don't delay in registering for this class. Pay your $195 deposit or the full amount online. The deposit is nonrefundable, but is applied toward the course fee. Deadline for registration is May 31, 2013.
Medical Release Form Required Driver’s Ed may be paid for online, but you MUST download, print, and sign the Medical Release Form before the registration is complete. Instructor John Herriman needs this form in the vehicle during instruction. The form may be obtained by accessing the summer camps information page. Alternatively, you may drop by the Upper School Office and pick up the form, or call and have one sent home with your student.
Please mail or hand deliver the completed and signed form along with your $195 non-refundable deposit (or pay online) to Melissa Zerfoss, c/o USJ Upper School, 232 McClellan Road, Jackson, TN 38305. We can accommodate 50 students. However, the class will not be offered if we do not have at least 25 registered. If this happens, your full deposit or payment will be refunded. For more information, contact John Herriman at jherriman@usjbruins.org.
REGISTRATION:
www.usjbruins.org/parents/forms/summer‐camp.php
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