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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM LISTING

RISING 9TH - 12TH GRADERS

For a complete listing of our full and cancelled camps please visit our website at caryacademy.org/summer

CULINARY ARTS

PASTRY CHEF ‐ NEW Do you enjoy having fun in the kitchen making delicious pastry treats? This class will teach the secrets of making the perfect flaked pastry, creamy fillings, and homemade whipped topping. Campers will also make flaky fruit‐filled popovers, melt‐in‐your mouth cream puffs with golden spun sugar, lemon curd tart, colorful cake pops, and chocolate chip cannoli ‐ straight from New York! Handmade edible embellishments of chocolate, golden spun sugar, and fondant will top these amazing creations! Campers will receive recipes and a journal booklet to record their in‐class notes. Instructor: Catharine Griffin, Blue Monarch Art Center #101 Dates: July 14 ‐ July 18

Times: 1:00 .m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades: rising 6th & up Cost: $ 190

CAKE BOSS LOVERS! ‐ NEW Is Cake Boss your favorite show? Have fun learning to design and create a two tier fondant cake from scratch! This camp will be held in a commercial kitchen. Campers will learn to bake the perfect cake, set tier supports, roll and drape fondant, and properly use of a pastry bag. Edible embellishments will be created from fondant, gum paste, chocolate, and sugar glass. Campers will be encouraged to be creative, flexible and to just have fun. At the end of the camp, campers will have an edible masterpiece can proudly enjoy with family and friends. Prerequisite: Previous cake decorating class preferred or past SQ camp experience in Edible Sugar Arts. Instructor: Catherine Griffin, Blue Monarch Art Center #102 Dates: July 7 ‐ July 11 Times: 1:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m.

Grades: rising 6th & up Cost: $ 190

#103 Dates: July 14 ‐ July 18 Times: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Noon Grades: rising 6th & up Cost: $ 190

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CHOCOLATE ‐ NEW Aspiring chocolate connoisseurs will learn the science of tempering chocolate, making custard without curdling, and determining the perfect consistency gnash. Create delicate and delicious chocolate cups filled with raspberry mouse, chocolate éclairs with Bavarian cream, decadent chocolate lava cake with molten chocolate center, melt‐ in‐your‐mouth chocolate truffle pops, and more. Decorative adornments include golden spun sugar and chocolate lattice. Campers will receive recipes and a journal booklet to record your in‐class notes. Instructor: Catharine Griffin, Blue Monarch Art Center #100 Dates: July 7 ‐ July 11

Times: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Noon Grades: rising 6th & up Cost: $ 190

EASY APPETIZERS AND SNACKS WITH CHEF CHUCK ‐ NEW It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! Join us in the kitchen where campers will whip up some of the best kid‐friendly appetizers for afterschool snacks, parties or anytime the munchies take over! While creating healthy and delicious snacks from scratch, campers will talk about kitchen safety. New mouthwatering snacks will be made every day ‐ baking, frying and boiling are included. Some of the appetizers include mini pizzas, caramel corn, pot stickers, deviled eggs, chicken bites and pizza dough. Campers will be provided with all the recipes so they can make them again for friends and family. Grab your apron and chef hat and let’s get started! Instructor: Chef Chuck Pritchard #105 Dates: June 16 ‐ June 20 Times: 1:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades: rising 6th & up Cost: $ 190 SAM & CHUCK’S DINER Put on your chef’s hat and learn to be a short order cook at Sam and Chuck’s Diner. Learn what makes diner cooking so delicious with comfort foods in a casual environment reminiscent of past generations. Participants will explore the art of diner cooking featuring scratch‐made dishes from breakfast to dinner to desserts. These dishes will introduce the simplicity of diner cooking so campers can prepare these dishes at home. Instructors: Chef Sam Monsour & Chef Chuck Pritchard #107 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27

Times: 1:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades: rising 6th & up Cost: $ 190

CULINARY ARTS (CONT.) MANGIA! EVERYDAY ITALIAN COOKING Explore the cooking of Rome and Boston’s North End by preparing Cusina Italiano including zuppa (soup), insalata (salad), antipasto (appetizer), pizza, lasagna, sauces and much more. All recipes are prepared with herbs freshly picked by campers from the herb garden located onsite. In this hands‐on camp, campers will learn how to prepare a delicious homemade meal in a snap using a variety of ingredients. Each camper will receive a shopping list and a recipe book to take home. Instructors: Chef Sam Monsour and Chef Chuck Pritchard #108 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 27


#109 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 27 Times: 1:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades: rising 6th & up Cost: $ 190

PERFORMING ARTS IMPROV FOR THE BEGINNER ‐ NEW Are you a fan of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Do you know about improv? Improvisation, or improv, is a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters and dialogue of a game, scene or story are made up in the moment. Sometimes improv is purely comedy‐based while other times it can be a mix of both comedy and drama or just drama. Learn the basics of quick thinking and reaction through a week of play and fun through the medium of improvisational action. In addition to great performance training, campers will learn creative writing and thinking, public speaking, collaboration, listening, focus, eye contact and more. Corporations have long used improv techniques to build teamwork and develop creativity and new ideas. Final short acts will be performed on the last day of class. Instructor: Pam Marquie, Blue Monarch Art Center #203 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27 Times: 1:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m.

Grades: rising 9th & up Cost: $ 180

ROCK ROCK UNIVERSITY! Rock University™ brings together young musicians who play any instrument to create a real band in just 5 days. This performance‐based camp focuses on understanding how to arrange and orchestrate your favorite cover songs as well as learning how to write your own original songs in a real rock band. The band has 5 days to come up with a band name and logo, rehearse and then perform your first concert at the end of the week. Campers will need to write, rehearse and record the music as well as create the artwork and promotional posters for the first CD. The band will be guided by professional musicians with

more than 20 years of experience in the music business. Instructor: Justin Womble, Cary School of Creative Arts #205 Dates: June 16 ‐ June 20

Times: 9:00 a.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades: rising 6th ‐ 10th Cost: $ 360

#206 Dates: July 14 ‐ July 18


TAYLOR SWIFT AND ADELE...GIRLS ROCK! This rock band camp is ideal for girls who love to sing and play keyboards, guitar and drums. Campers will come together to learn how to play songs from some favorite female recording artists. (Even campers with limited music experience are encouraged to join.) Campers will spend the week learning how to put these songs together as a band, record a CD, and then have a concert debut on Friday afternoon.

Instructor: Justin Womble, Cary School of Creative Arts

#208 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27 Times: 9:00 a.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades: rising 6th ‐ 10th Cost: $ 360

INTRO GUITAR...GET READY TO ROCK

Learn all of the basics to start rocking out on that guitar that’s been sitting in the corner for the last 6 months. This exciting introductory guitar camp will have you playing your first songs by the end of day one and wanting to go home and show off what you have learned. Campers will cover basic left and right hand technique, reading tabs, learning rhythms, beginning chords, playing by ear and writing your original songs. At the end of the week, campers will go home with a CD of their music. This is a perfect class for the older beginner with no prior experience. Instructor: Ari Pappalardo, Cary School of Creative Arts #210 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27




SONGWRITERS STUDIO Writing your own music is one of the greatest things about learning how to play an instrument and Songwriter’s Studio helps piano and guitar students easily understand the music theory that makes songwriting fun. It doesn’t matter if you listen to Beethoven, Billy Joel or Adele ‐ this camp will help you learn how to compose the kind of music that you like. Campers will look at melody lines, chord progressions, song structure and lyric writing with fun exercises as they work towards composing their first hit single or symphony. Campers are encouraged to bring in their favorite songs on CD or iPod so that we can listen to them and learn what songwriting tricks and techniques were used in writing them. The camp will be guided by professional musicians with more than 20 years of experience in the music business. Instructor: Justin Womble, Cary School of Creative Arts #215 Dates: July 7 ‐ July 11


VISUAL & CREATIVE ARTS

PAINTING TO EXPRESS YOURSELF ‐ NEW Painting is a way to relax the mind and create enjoyment in everyday life, and an important part of our creative development! It’s all about color! Learn to mix primary colors to create secondary and tertiary colors. Campers will further develop their command of color by creating a color wheel and learning the basics of blending, shading, and highlighting. Along with painting their own compositions using acrylics on paper and canvas, campers will participate in a special collaborative project. Participants in this painting camp will work together to design and paint on large 4’ panels that will become a traveling wall mural! Instructor: Catherine Griffin, Blue Monarch Art Center #222 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 25

Times: 1:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades: rising 6th ‐ 9th Cost: $ 180

DRAWING FOR DEPTH ‐ NEW Drawing is a form of self‐expression and a way to record the world around you! This camp will teach campers how to take the picture in your mind and put it to paper. Campers will the basic rules of perspective along with how to create depth in their pictures how to use a simple grid to get the correct scale throughout a drawing. We will work with soft lead, charcoal, and colored pencils. No experience necessary! Instructor: Catherine Griffin, Blue Monarch Art Center #224 Dates: June 16 ‐ June 20


INSPISRED TO CREATE ‐ MOSAIC GARDEN STEPPING STONE ‐ NEW Do you know when mosaics were first introduced or colored glass was first discovered? Explore mosaics with this upbeat and fun introductory class. Campers may choose one of three colorful project designs or create one of their own! Campers will glaze ceramic bisque pieces such as bugs, turtles, dragonflies, etc. that will then be fired and inserted into the design. Learning to cut and fit glass, use a glass grinder, nip ceramic tile, and apply adhesive to a properly prepared surface is all a part of the process. The colorful cut pieces will then be glued and grouted onto a 16”paver stone ‐ a garden or walkway masterpiece! Instructor: Catherine Griffin, Blue Monarch Art Center #223 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27

Times: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Noon Grades: rising 6th ‐ 9th Cost: $ 180

COPTIC BOOKBINDING ‐ NEW

Coptic bookbinding is one of the earliest forms of bookbinding,

employed by the early Copt people of Egypt in the second century AD.

The form consists of sewing through folded sections of pages and then

leaving the stitching exposed on the spine with front and back

hardcovers. The technique uses no glue, and is very different from

modern bookbinding practices. Campers will learn several beautiful

and artistic stitching techniques and use patterned paper, found

objects, beads, ribbon, and more to personalize the covers and pages,

creating handmade journals and albums that will be cherished for

years to come! Instructor: Casey Izzet, Guest Instructor



MONSTERS, BUGS AND ZOMBIES ‐ NEW They’re SCARY fun! These stuffed plush creatures are a wonderful way to express your imagination and travel on the wild side while learning basic sewing skills. Different construction methods and tricks will be discussed. Almost any fabric will work and this is a good way to recycle old clothes. Campers can embellish them with just about anything that can be sewn down. Your monsters can be as scary or as loveable as you’d like. Here is a chance to try something new by creating something for you or for a gift. Instructor Addison Paige, Guest Instructor #237 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 25

Times: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Noon Grades rising 6th & up Cost: $ 180

BEAD LOOM WEAVING ‐ NEW Campers will design their own unique project for a bracelet or choker to be created using a beading loom. This is a great project for beginning to learn about pattern design. The camper will be able to make other projects on their own after this camp. Instructor Addison Paige, Guest instructor #238 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 25


JEWELRY DESIGN Wouldn’t it be nice to have a different piece of jewelry for each outfit? How about a unique bracelet, or necklace, or maybe some funky earrings? Guess what? YOU CAN! Learn how to make your own jewelry by utilizing techniques that are tried and true. Make a new piece (or maybe two pieces) everyday! By the end of camp, your jewelry box will be full! Instructor: Brenda Taylor, Guest Instructor #244 Dates: July 7 ‐ July 11

Times: 1:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades rising 6th & up Cost: $ 180


Times: 1:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades rising 6th & up Cost: $ 180

LEARN TO KNIT Learn the basics of knitting in this camp. You should have time and the skills to knit a scarf and will gain the knowledge you need to knit up a bunch more after the camp is over. Knitting is a great hobby and there’s more to it than just “knit one, purl two”. Campers will learn several stitch patterns along with learning how to manage color changes that can be incorporated into their scarf. It will be quite unique and fun! Once you are hooked on knitting you will not want to put your knitting needles down! Campers who attended this camp last year are welcome to attend and work on an advanced project. Instructor Addison Paige, Guest Instructor #241 Dates July 14 ‐ July 18


CRAZY CREATIVE CROCHET ‐ NEW Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? Well, now’s your chance. Learn the basic crochet stitches and how to read a pattern so that you can create a beautiful bag to use as a purse or market bag. Instructor: Brenda Taylor, Guest Instructor #243 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 25


SCRAPBOOKING DESIGNS AND LAYOUT From beginner to advanced, there are lots of techniques to learn when scrapbooking. Campers will learn how to let your photos do the talking. Learn to organize photos, design creative layouts, incorporate memorabilia, design special lettering and use decorative punches and scissors to create your own personalized scrapbook. Supplies provided during camp include: card stock, die cuts, acid free markers, decorative scissors, decorative punches, photo‐ mounting squares, glue, stickers, and more! With help, campers explore how to take their page to the next level so their pictures tell their story. On the first day of camp, please bring your own scrapbook album of choice or sheet protectors to protect photo pages. You will also need to bring photos and memorabilia from a trip(s) and/or special event. Instructor: Lori Johnson, Guest Instructor #252 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27

Times: 1:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 pm. Grades: rising 5th ‐ 9th Cost: $ 180

SOAPS, SALTS AND LIP GLOSS Who knew making your own beauty products could be so easy and so fun? Campers will learn to make soaps, bath salts, lip balm and CHOCOLATE creations. Campers will learn how to make confetti and other shapes to use for your soaps as well as chunky and layered soaps. What makes bath salts different? Aroma and making it all from scratch, of course! Campers will use various lip balm recipes to create flavors the camper prefers. When it’s chocolate time, learn how to melt and mold candies, lollipops and pretzels. These projects are hands‐on so be prepared for fun! Due to the amount of items made daily, please bring a shoe box with you each day. Instructor: Lori Johnson, Guest Instructor #253 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 25

Times 9:00 a.m. ‐ Noon Grades rising 6th & up Cost: $ 190

CRAFTY CIRCUIT CRAFTERS ‐ NEW Learn how to use a circuit cutter to create amazing crafts and monogrammed pieces. Vinyl letters can be applied to almost any surface to create custom jewelry holders, picture frames, pencil pouches and more. Instructor: Shanna Roberts, Guest Instructor #254 Dates: June 16 ‐ June 20


#255 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27


ULTIMATE DUCT TAPE DIVA If you've mastered simple duct tape projects, then become the Ultimate Duct Tape Diva as you create advanced projects including a skirt and designer tote bag. Perfect for those who want to challenge their creativity and tape the world. Choose your signature duct tape and complementary solid colors for your creations. Instructor: Shanna Roberts, Guest Instructor #258 Dates: July 7 ‐ July 11


CREATE YOUR OWN MOSAIC ‐ NEW Let your imagination fly as you create a piece of artwork using ceramics. No previous experience or background knowledge of art or ceramics is required ‐ just your imagination! Using ceramic pieces, campers will make a mirror frame, photo frame, wall plaque, and maybe even a table top! Campers will design their creations using clay and ceramics, glaze, fire, and then put their pieces together for the final work of art. Instructor: Bonnie Dodwell, Cary Academy Faculty #274 Dates: June 16 ‐ June 20




ADVANCED KIDS AT THE WHEEL POTTERYThis camp is intended for

campers with previous wheel and hand‐building experience. Advance

your throwing skills and learn how to make bigger and better pots.

Campers will receive individualized attention and have their own wheel

to use throughout the camp. After pottery is created, campers will

decorate forms with a variety of colorful slips and glazes. On Friday,

campers will take home all finished pieces of pottery. Instructor:

Johanna New, Guest Instructor



COMIC CREATOR CAMP Bricks, Camera . . . COMIC Action! Explore the artistic form of comic book design as you learn to create your own personalized comic book. Create your own characters, develop story lines and incorporate pictures of actual sets, all designed with LEGO® Bricks! After creating various scenes, campers will snap pictures and upload them, utilizing a software program to create their very own one‐of‐a‐kind comic book. Along with honing your storytelling skills, this camp is sure to take your imagination to the next level. At the end of the week, campers will be provided with a digital copy of the comic book they created. So, how's that for comic relief? Instruction provided by Bricks 4 Kidz #280 Dates: July 7 ‐ July 11


TEENS AT THE WHEEL POTTERY This pottery camp is for both new and experienced potters. Benefit from individualized attention and learn all aspects of pottery making, including throwing on the wheel, and hand‐building techniques. Campers will have their own wheel to use throughout the camp. After pottery is created, campers will decorate forms with a variety of colorful slips and glazes. On Friday, campers will take home all their finished pieces of pottery. Instructor: Johanna New, Guest Instructor #266 Dates: June 16 ‐ June 20 Times: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Noon Grades: rising 7th & up Cost: $ 180 #267 Dates: July 7 ‐ July 11 Times: 1:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades: rising 7th & up Cost: $ 180 PHOTOJOURNALISM Are you ready to take your photography to the next level? Photojournalism is the art of telling a story through pictures. This camp will teach you how to recognize a winning shot, compose your picture like a professional and make your camera work for you. With publications in Rolling Stone and Huffington Post, Teresa Porter will teach you what it takes to make your images tell your story and shine in print. Campers will take field trips throughout the Triangle to hone their creative talents and discover photo‐worthy stories. Instructor: Teresa Porter, My Friend Teresa Photography #272 Dates: June 16 ‐ June 20


#273 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27


FUN WITH PHOTOGRAPHY ‐ NEW This is camp is for both campers who just want to take better photos for memories or want to spread their wings and use the camera to make a work of art. Creativity abounds in the world of digital photography. Anything goes! Learn first how to make the camera work for you and then, through photo editing programs, learn how to really make a work of art ‐ or just have fun with it. Instructor: Bonnie Dodwell, Cary Academy Faculty #278 Dates: July 14 ‐ July 18 Times: 1:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades: rising 6th ‐ 9th Cost: $ 180 #279 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 25 Times: 1:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades: rising 6th ‐ 9th Cost: $ 180

SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS ‐ PHOTOJOURNALISM BE A PRO IN PHOTOJORNALISM! ‐ NEW Are you on the staff of your school yearbook, newspaper, or literary magazine? Do you want to be? Learn the ins and outs of putting out a publication from brainstorming ideas to going to press. Campers will cover design, photography and journalistic styles of writing. After an overview, campers will be able to continue learning more of the total process or concentrate on one area of particular interest. This camp is ideal for yearbook staff, regardless of the yearbook company a school partners with for publications. Instructor: Bonnie Dodwell, Cary Academy Faculty #276 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 25 Times: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Noon Grades: rising 8th & up Cost: $ 180 ANIME ARTIST'S STUDIO If you love Anime and Manga and want to meet other artists who share that fascination, this is the week you’ve been waiting for. Campers will work in small groups and individually learn basic animation techniques such as creating multiple cells, 1, 2, and 3 point perspective drawing, figure drawing and the study of facial expressions in anime style. By developing themes common in Anime and Manga tradition, we will learn how to write and create our own Manga stories with real characters, fantasy heroes and amazing locations. By the end of the week, campers will all be a master anime/manga author and illustrator and have a book that’s so good, it might be sent to a publisher. Instructor: Eddie Chin, Cary School of Creative Arts #285 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 25


ARCHITECTURE For those who love to build things in 3D, this week gives you the chance to create your own architectural firm and build whatever you imagine… a hockey rink, football stadium, golf course, art gallery, a museum, a roller coaster theme park, an aquarium or virtually anything at all! The camp will divide into several architectural firms and campers will be assigned job titles like project manager, architect, interior designer and artist. Each firm will decide what they will create and then present to the class at week’s end in a fun competition. As future architects, you will learn about perspective drawing and will take time to go outside and draw some of the amazing architecture on the grounds of Cary Academy. Campers will also challenge their creative engineering skills in the classic “egg drop” project where teams will design a device to protect an egg from a 15 foot drop. Instructor: Tom Hutchison, Cary School of Creative Arts #293 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27




SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CAMP ‐ NEW Even Frank Lloyd Wright and Buckminster Fuller used building blocks in school as part of their education towards becoming landmark architects! In this camp, campers will work in teams to take their abstract visions and, using LEGO® Bricks, transform them into architectural masterpieces that they design from scratch while learning about the steps necessary to create a structure from thought or a sketch on a napkin to reality! Campers will not be using predetermined plans in this camp and are only limited by their imaginations! Instruction provided by Bricks 4 Kidz #449 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27


SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (CONT.) YOUTH DIGITAL STUDIO GAME DESIGN In this camp, campers will create their own 3D Video Game! They will design their game from start to finish, beginning with pencil and paper and ending with a polished, professional‐looking game. Throughout this process, they will learn the fundamentals of 3D Game Development. To develop the games, campers will use OWL Game Creator, which we have developed specifically with our target age range in mind. This software program equips campers with the knowledge and skills they need to pursue Game Design at a professional level. Campers will learn level design, texturing, volumes, lighting and more to build out their 3D world ‐ they can create anything they can imagine. Campers will also learn Game Scripting so that they can program the functionality of their game. At the end of camp, each camper will be able to download their own 3D Game and share it with family and friends. This camp has been updated, and includes brand new content, so last year's campers can join in! Campers DO NOT need any prior experience to succeed in this camp. This camp is a great introduction to the world of 3D Game Design and Development. Instruction provided by Youth Digital Studio #472 Dates: June 16 ‐ June 20




YOUTH DIGITAL STUDIO APP DESIGN In this exciting camp, campers design and program their very own App! Over the course of the week campers are introduced to the development process as they conceptualize, design, and code their very own App for Apple® or Android® devices! Campers will work within a Software Development Kit where they can program the if‐ then statements that control how their App works. Campers will also learn how to use a Graphic Design Program to create all the assets for their project. At the end of camp, campers can download their app onto their own phone, tablet, or iPod! This camp has been updated, and includes brand new content so last year's campers can join in! Campers do NOT NEED to have an Apple or Android device nor be familiar with programming or graphic design to succeed in this camp. This will be a great introduction to the world of app design and development. Instruction provided by Youth Digital Studio #478 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27




YOUTH DIGITAL STUDIO FASHION DESIGN ‐ NEW Fashion Design involves so much more than just an idea and some creativity. Learn the tools of the trade as you take your ideas to the next level in Fashion Design camp! Campers will design their own collection in design software according to industry standards. They will sketch croquis, design flats and even design their own textiles! At the end of the week, students will have a design portfolio to show for their efforts! Campers will also be able to order their custom‐printed fabric. Campers do not need to have prior experience to succeed in this camp. Instruction provided by Youth Digital Studio #484 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27




YOUTH DIGITAL STUDIO MOD DESIGN Have you ever wanted to add something completely new to Minecraft®? In this camp, campers will learn the basics of Java while modifying the popular game Minecraft®. Campers will conceptualize, design and code their own custom Mod using Java, one of the most widely used programming languages today! Campers will learn how to create their own Blocks, Items, Mobs, and more over the course of the camp. They will use Eclipse SDK and other tools to quickly modify and edit the code of the game. Campers will also explore the world of graphic design as they create their own skins/textures for their mods. At the end of camp, campers will be able download and share their Mod with friends and family! This camp has been updated and includes brand new content so last year's campers can join in! Campers do NOT NEED to be familiar either Java or Minecraft® to succeed in this camp. This camp is a great introduction to the world of Java development. Instruction provided by Youth Digital Studio #525 Dates: June 16 ‐ June 20






SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (CONT.) YOUTH DIGITAL STUDIO 3D ANIMATION AND PRINTING ‐ NEW Direct and animate your own 3D animated video! Just like the 3D animated movies we are used to watching on the big screen, campers will learn the fundamentals of professional 3D animation, modeling, and printing! In this camp, campers will create the story for their video and sketch out ideas for characters and props before bringing them to life using the 3D software tool Blender. Campers will create 3D models to use in their animations and will also explore the world of 3D printing as they use our 3D Printers to print their favorite model. At the end of the camp, camper’s animation will be published online and they will be able to take home their 3D printed models. Campers do NOT NEED to be familiar either Animation or 3D Printing to succeed in this camp. This will be a thorough introduction to the world of 3D animation, modeling, and printing. Instruction provided by Youth Digital Studio #490 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 25


MOVIE MAKING CAMP ‐ NEW Lights, cameras, LEGO® action! Use LEGO® Bricks to tell YOUR story complete with music, special effects and all your favorite LEGO® mini‐ figure characters! In this unique and creative camp, campers will plan, script, stage, shoot and produce their own mini movie using Stop Motion Animation. Working as a team, campers will use LEGO® components to build the set and props and then shoot their movie using a camera. Teams will use movie‐making software to add special effects, titles, credits and more. When the movie is complete, campers will impress friends and family with a screening party on the last day of camp. Don't miss your chance to be a movie director! Instruction provided by Bricks 4 Kidz #496 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27




VIDEO GAME PROGRAMMING (INTRODUCTION) This camp is designed to introduce campers to the real world of video game programming, design and development. Campers will explore the full process of creating a game from beginning to end including planning, game design, interface design, setting and storytelling. Using Game Maker, campers will start with a simple game and then build your own renditions of active games and maze games. Note: No prior programming experience is necessary. Instruction provided by BounceU #509 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27




CSI ‐ CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION: A STUDY IN FORENSIC SCIENCE CSI Camp is designed for campers who have a keen interest in science and a desire to learn how methods of observing, gathering, and analyzing scientific evidence play significant roles in solving crimes. Campers will be involved in daily laboratory activities to develop “crime scene” investigation techniques. There is a culminating activity in which campers will work in teams to use all of the knowledge and skills learned throughout the week to solve a fictitious crime and present evidence in "court." Campers will use computers and their applications as useful sources of information and forensic analysis; therefore, you should be comfortable working on a computer. Based on agency caseload at the time, this camp may also include a visit with Scott McInerny and his K‐ 9 partner Tayber, one of Cary Police Department’s canine teams, and/or a visit with a current SBI agent. Due to the nature of the subject matter, campers should be mature enough to handle discussions of crimes, including murders, and how they are investigated. Instructor: Katy Allen, Cary Academy Faculty #400 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27


SPORTS & FITNESS

CARY ACADEMY YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINIC This camp is designed to teach basic basketball skills including shooting, ball handling, passing, defense and game situations. Grab your shoes and join the fun as you have the chance to work with a former Olympic basketball player. Coach: Mindaugas Timinskas ( “Coach Tim”) #631 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 25 Times: 1:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades rising 6th ‐ 9th (boys only) Cost: $ 170 CA INTERMEDIATE BASKETBALL TECHNIQUES This program is for players who have a desire to take their skills to the next level. You will receive intensive hands‐on instruction during each three hour session. Come work with Coach Tim and increase your play to a new level. Coach: Mindaugas Timinskas (“Coach Tim”) #632 Dates: July 14 ‐ July 18 Times: 1:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades rising 7th ‐ 10th (boys only) Cost: $170

TRIANGLE ROCK CLUB SUMMIT CAMP Summit Camp introduces teens to climbing. Our knowledgeable staff teach climbing skills, coach technique, facilitate other climbing fun, and guide a day of outdoor climbing. Great for all levels of climbers, Summit Camp is an especially good fit for beginners. Camp fee includes equipment, instruction, transportation to Pilot Mountain, and a 1‐ month TRC membership. Instruction provided by Triangle Rock Note: Campers must be 12 at the start date of camp. #617 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 25

Times: 9:00 a.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades: rising 6th & up Cost: $ 400

STATE CHAMP TENNIS CAMP ‐ NEW State Champ Tennis Camp is designed for the intermediate to advanced tennis player. Advanced techniques, drills and strategy discussions are intended to take players who have mastered basic techniques of stroke, net play and serving to the next level. The camp features personal instruction from UNC Chapel Hill varsity tennis players, including Taylor Meyer, captain of the UNC Chapel Hill varsity men's tennis team and all‐state captain of the state champion 2008 Cary Academy tennis team. Our goal is to bring together some of the best players in the area, train at a high level, practice with collegiate players from highly ranked D1 Universities, and have a lot of fun doing it. Coach: Taylor Meyor, Cary Academy Coach #626 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27






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FOOD AND FILM (All new films for 2014) Join us for a feast for your eyes and your belly! We’ll watch cinema classics and make recipes associated with the movie. Join Mr. Fox on his adventures Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) and make chicken soup. Watch Wall‐E's antics and then making a sandwich that looks just like him. Take flight with Spirited Away (2001) and make a tasty noodle dish. Be swept away by Up (2009) and make and decorate balloon cookies. Finally, we’ll watch Matilda (1996) and enjoy Mrs. Trunchbull's chocolate cake! Instructor: Meredith Stewart, Cary Academy Faculty #702 Dates: July 14 ‐ July 18


ENRICHMENT

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS In this week‐long camp, campers will hone their study skills, determine their strengths, and work on their weaknesses when it comes to preparing for tests. We will also focus on the importance of organization and explore a multitude of ways to learn and study. Students will come to understand that there is not just one right way to study and succeed, and they will learn what works best for them. We will also practice putting those skills in action with age‐specific assessments and tasks seen frequently in the classroom. Instructor: Sara King, Raleigh Tutoring #957 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 25


ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCIERS ‐ NEW Start with your best money‐ making asset (video game or DVD trading, gift wrapping, baby‐ sitting, dog walking, yard work, tutoring younger campers) and learn the “Secret Trick” to earning more money. By creating an Income Statement and Budget, learn to use the initial income to pay yourself first, build net worth, and take care of expenses like tools and supplies while using practical decision‐making for any purchases. Learn how to understand interest and credit and how to make it work for you. You will form teams comprised of entrepreneur, employee, customers, bank, creditor, etc. to turn challenges into a money‐making business. While operating and simulating a business, learn how to spend, save, invest, share and reinvest your profits back into the business to sustain its growth. In the last two hours of day 5, teams will present sophisticated and profit‐making business to each other. Free parent information session is included. Time and date will be announced during camp. Instructor: Divya Parekh, The DP Group #907 Dates: July 14 ‐ July 18




ENRICHMENT (CONT.) CAREER ORIENTED DYNAMIC HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS ‐ NEW In this premier leadership camp, activate the path to college and career readiness by taking a ‘College Readiness Test and Strength Assessment’ and identifying college readiness, strengths and interests. Campers will explore education, training, and careers that fit their unique strengths and interests. Campers will learn that having impeccable technical skills is not enough and how greater self‐ awareness, active listening, persuasive communication and team‐building can help them tackle the leadership challenges they will face in the corporate world. Campers will learn how to reframe their high school challenges into their best assets, how to build relationships, and how to be an effective team leader by working in a unique team atmosphere. The camp will use the buddy system to generate a meaningful service‐ learning project plan that not only benefits the community but is also valuable in applying for university or other post‐secondary education. The group dynamics create a special bond that generates the confidence to face a combination of challenges and sets the stage for college preparation that is vital at this age. Throughout the week, campers will generate “My High School Plan”, and in the last two hours of day 5, campers will present those plans to each other. Free parent information session is included. Time and date will be announced during camp. Instructor: Divya Parekh, The DP Group #906 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 25


MATH REVIEW WITH KHAN ACADEMY Do you need a math refresher before school starts? Do you have some areas in math that you know are weak and have kept you from success? Or do you just LOVE math and want to have the opportunity to work ahead and explore at your own pace? Khan Academy is a fun, discrete self‐ paced learning environment for all abilities. This camp will focus on topic and grade level specific skills that will get you ready for next year. Khan Academy’s data driven interface allows you an opportunity to practice, master and move on with one‐on‐one guidance. Work with an upper school math teacher experienced in using Khan Academy with students. You KHAN do it! Instructor: Sue Tombes, Cary Academy Faculty

(Algebra 1, Algebra II and Pre Calculus)

#960 Dates: July 14 ‐ July 18 Times: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Noon Grades: rising 8th & up

Cost: $ 180

#961 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 25 Times: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Noon Grades: rising 8th & up

Cost: $ 180

INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA I Are you ready for Algebra I? In this camp, campers will be introduced to algebraic concepts that will enhance knowledge of pre‐ algebra and prepare for success in Algebra I. Refresh the use of integers, rational numbers, simple equations and proportions. Learn to apply this knowledge to the coordinate plane, geometry, square roots, statistics, and polynomials. Activities will include a review of basic pre‐algebra skills, puzzles, games, skill drills, and interactive software on the computer. Each day, the time will be divided between working in groups and individually and working on the computer. Spend the week working with peers and computers and start the new school year feeling good about your math! This camp is for campers who have previously taken a pre‐ algebra course. Instructor: Pat Martin, Cary Academy Faculty #909 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27


ALGEBRA I REFRESHER COURSE Do your algebra skills need refreshing? Have you forgotten how to square a binomial or graph a line or parabola? Do you remember how to solve a system of equations? Do you need to get ready for Geometry or Algebra II? Do you need help with the graphics calculator? Spend the week working together with other campers using puzzles, games, review sheets, and software that reinforce and strengthen your skills. Each day, the time will be divided between working in groups and individually and working on the computer with interactive software. Campers will need a TI‐ 83+ or TI‐ 84+ graphing calculator. This course is for campers who have previously taken Algebra I. Instructor: Pat Martin, Cary Academy Faculty #910 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27


THE ART OF THE ESSAY This is a week for campers who want to improve their essay writing capabilities ‐ from idea generation and organization to clear expression and overall impact. If you like to write and want to experiment with your writer’s voice while strengthening your skills, or if you hate to write because it is difficult to get your ideas onto paper, this is the camp for you! The camp will engage in many different types of writing, so campers are sure to find something with which they connect, allowing them to discover the joy in writing! All you need to bring is a positive attitude. Instructor: Kara Caccuitto, Cary Academy Faculty #930 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27


ESSAY WRITING MADE EASY ‐ NEW If you're like most people, the word "essay" makes you want to run and hide. However, as you progress through your middle and high school years, you will be asked to express your ideas in essay form more often and with increasingly stringent expectations. In this camp, students will be given the tools needed to meet any essay challenge with confidence and write an organized, fluent, and well‐elaborated piece with ease. The group will address three main types of essays in class: the persuasive essay, the compare/contrast essay, and the cause/effect essay. You will come away with a complete understanding of the form and function of the essay and the processes used to write it, and you will bring home three complete and rubric‐evaluated pieces. Writing with an experienced and enthusiastic teacher in a low‐pressure environment will do wonders for skill and confidence levels, enabling students to banish the dread and approach essay assignments with positivity! Instructor: Casey Izzet, Guest Instructor #931 Dates: July 7 ‐ July 11


MAKE THEM LAUGH! ‐ WRITING COMEDY ‐ NEW Some of us are just naturally hilarious. However, some of us need a little help getting our funny bones into motion. Nothing attracts readers to authors more than a great sense of humor! This camp will help campers find their comedic genius within and learn to use it to brighten a page. Campers will learn to manipulate language and conventions to write stories, light verse, and parodies that will have a reader spitting his drink out all over the page. Instructor: Casey Izzet, Guest Instructor #938 Dates: June 23 ‐ June 27


EXPLORING POETRY IN THE WORLD ‐ NEW Poetry is all around us in the world‐ ‐ in art, in nature, in sports... even in the food we eat! Join other young poets who are interested in reading and writing. Travel to a local park and local museums, practice writing poetry in and out of the classroom setting, "workshop" poetry, and interact with published poets. Instructor: Katie Moore, Cary Academy Faculty #922 Dates: July 21 ‐ July 25


BECOMING A BETTER WRITER Do you want to become a better writer? If you do, then this is the camp for you! In this camp, we will begin the week with creative writing exercises. Then, we will move into the realm of writing academic papers. Participants in this camp will learn all about thesis statements, essay structure, correct grammar, works cited pages, and much, much more! Instructor: Maggie Kelly, Raleigh Tutoring #934 Dates: June 16 ‐ June 20


SAT WRITING ‐ NEW The SAT essay is unlike most ever written in a lifetime. It is important to develop a viewpoint, organize ideas, and respond to the prompt using proper conventions‐all in 25 minutes! It’s a daunting task, but with a little practice with some very effective techniques, students will master this part of the SAT and the pressure will be off! This camp will also address the multiple‐choice portion of the SAT writing section and develop skills and strategies to answer these questions with ease and confidence. The difference between a good score and a great score on the writing portion has everything to do with having technical knowledge of the test and taking an effective approach. Instructor: Casey Izzet, Guest Instructor #941 Dates: July 14 ‐ July 18


ACT PREP: ENGLISH, READING, AND WRITING Prepare for ACT success! Students in the ACT Prep: English, Reading, and Writing camp will become familiar with the structure of these sections of the ACT and learn strategies to improve their testing skills including time management, question evaluation, information location, and reducing test anxiety. Campers will review proper grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation issues that are commonly tested in the English section. They will also practice the four types of reading passages (prose fiction, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences). Students will examine potential writing topics, analyze sample essays, and practice the writing process of producing their own essays. (Writing is currently an optional portion of the ACT, so the primary focus of the class with be English and Reading. Writing will be addressed depending on available class time and on the progress of the students in the required sections.) Take control of the ACT testing experience and take control of your future! Instructor: Sarah Burton, Raleigh Tutoring #942 Dates: June 16 ‐ June 20


ACT MATH AND SCIENCE PREP The ACT is a test that's becoming more and more popular in North Carolina. Come get a jump start on the math and science sections. And learn strategies for success. In math, study variable manipulation, proportions and probability, operations, patterns, logic and data, number properties, and plane and coordinate geometry. In science, study figure interpretation, patterns, and scientific reasoning. Learn how the ACT is scored along with ways to approach each type of question on the science and math portions of the test. Feel confident and be prepared for the ACT! Campers should bring a calculator to this camp. Instructor: Ben Gabin, Raleigh Tutoring #944 Dates: July 7 ‐ July 11


#945 Dates: July 14 ‐ July 18 Times: 1:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Grades: rising 9th & up Cost: $ 200

SAT MATH PREP Want to succeed on the math sections of the SAT? Review math concepts you may have forgotten and learn test‐taking strategies that will help you succeed. Stress‐reduction techniques will also be covered. Students will use the Kaplan book which will be provided. Please bring your graphing calculator to camp. Those enrolling in this camp may also want to enroll in SAT‐Critical Reading and Writing. Instructor: Ben Gabin, Raleigh Tutoring #947 Dates: July 7 ‐ July 11




SAT PREPARATION: CRITICAL READING AND WRITING Cultivate a grandiloquent vocabulary and learn to break down complex passages in this camp on SAT critical reading and writing sections. Learn strategies for attacking the sentence completions, short and long passages, grammar questions, and writing the essay. Study the top 100 SAT word list and learn test‐taking strategies to help you confidently approach the critical reading and writing portions of the SAT. Instructor: Jaymee Gaskins, Raleigh Tutoring #950 Dates: July 7 ‐ July 11




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