The fun, inspiring, and educational camps and classes will beonline beginning in June 1. There are camps and classes for

young artists and actors, scientists, musicians, game designersand programmers, ninjas, and more! Check out the details of all

the great learning opportunities, and then register to join thefun! Stay tuned for information on wonderful grade level

readiness and other exciting classes starting in July!

To register, call 214-780-3380!

V I R T U A LS U M M E R E N R I C H M E N T

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SUMMER GUITAR CAMP

Has your child ever wished to play their favorite songs on the guitar? Has your child dabbledin learning to play, but got stuck in their progress? Zera  Music’s Summer Guitar Camp isdesigned to encourage musical gifting and to dive deeply into understanding how to play thechords of campers’ favorite songs. Each day of camp will consist of musical concept learningpertaining to playing the guitar. Students will receive personal feedback each day. For thisonline class, students will need an appropriately sized acoustic guitar. Additional supply listwill be sent upon registration.

Ages:  8-14 years Meets: Monday-Friday, June 1-5 OR June 22-26,

9:00-11:00 a.m.Tuition:  $200

Registration deadline: May 28 OR June 18

This class is operated through Zera Music Company. With the virtual connections for this course managed and operated through ZeraMusic Company, HPISD is not responsible for the security, privacy, or troubleshooting of this tool. For questions regarding the virtualconnection used in this class, please contact Zera Music Company directly.

GAME DESIGN

Calling gamers and coders! Create your very own side scroller game with 8Bit Education asyou learn the basics of game design to make totally unique levels while learning thecomplexity of coding. When the game design and construction is completed, work with yourinstructor to debug and test the levels. As the class concludes, finalize your game to sharewith friends and family! Parents will download the free software to a Windows computer.

Ages:  8-11 years Meets:  Monday-Friday, June 8-12,

9:00-11:00 a.m. Tuition:  $200 

Registration deadline: June 4

This class is operated through 8Bit Education, LLC. With the virtual connections for this course managed and operated through 8BitEducation, LLC, HPISD is not responsible for the security, privacy, or troubleshooting of this tool. For questions regarding the virtualconnection used in this class, please contact 8Bit Education, LLC.

CAMP LOL Comedy Clubhouse!

Get ready to laugh off your funny bone! Drama Kids’ Comedy Clubhouse is the funniest clubyou will ever join. Learn how to clown around, tell jokes, and mime your way out of thosesummertime blues! Stretch your imagination while strengthening confidence throughcomedy! Run, don’t walk to sign up for Comedy Club (watch our for banana peels!). This twoweek camp will be packed with fun activities, games, and projects to keep ‘em laughing allday!

Ages: 6-12 yearsMeets: Monday-Friday, June 8-19,

1:00-2:30 p.m.Tuition: $300

Registration deadline: June 4

This class is operated through Drama Kids International. With the virtual connections for this course managed and operated throughDrama Kids International, HPISD is not responsible for the security, privacy, or troubleshooting of this tool. For questions regardingthe virtual connection used in this class, please contact Drama Kids International directly.

MUSICAL MINDS PIANO-KEYBOARD CLUB

Musical Minds’ unique piano method employs specially developed visual tools which teachstudents to read music notation very quickly. They will have the opportunity to select popularsongs to learn to play, such as radio hits and movie and television themes. The coursecombines piano lessons with learning games and activities in order to teach music theory, aswell as piano technique. Students of all ages enjoy this process of music education! Keyboardswill be delivered to students before the class begins and picked up following the conclusion ofthe class.

Ages:  5-12 years Meets: Mondays and Thursdays, June 8-25,

2:00-3:00 p.m.Tuition: $240

Registration deadline: June 3 This class is operated through Musical Minds LLC. With the virtual connections for this course managed and operated throughMusical Minds LLC, HPISD is not responsible for the security, privacy, or troubleshooting of this tool. For questions regarding thevirtual connection used in this class, please contact Musical Minds LLC directly.

CAMP INVENTION: ELEVATE!

Developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Camp Invention is nationally recognizedand offers students an exciting environment with no wrong answers, lots of brainstorming,and an opportunity to build confidence, dream, and create their inventions. Under theleadership of Hyer science lab teacher, Lindsey Estill, campers will explore connectionsbetween science, technology, engineering, and math concepts and innovation. With a set offour themed kits providing an abundance of materials, this one of a kind program delivershours on hands on, high energy fun! With each kit, children take on a unique set of challengesthat build confidence, perseverance, and creative problem solving skills. Students will receiveall four modules listed below. Camp Invention Flight Lab Imaginations soar as children learn aboutprinciples of flight, going outdoors to experiment with paper planes andhand-copters. They also receive two robots - one to take apart and investigate,and one to customize as their very own flight simulation robot.  Rescue Squad As they  uncover ways to protect theEarth’s ecosystems, children will be eager to go outside and take on inspiringactivities. Campers explore bioluminescence as they use LEDs to create aglowing flower, and they build parachutes to safely airdrop animals, restoringbalance to their habitats.  Design Thinking Project Children learn the value of their creativity asthey enjoy open ended activities that bring their biggest ideas to life. Theyuse the materials in their kits to create sketches, build and test prototypes,design logos, and confidently pitch their products while protecting theirintellectual property.  Camp Invention Champions As they discover the great inventors behindtheir favorite sports, children apply their own game changing ingenuity anddesign thinking. They collect inventor playing cards, design and build theultimate sports complex, then head outside to play their new games.

Grades: 1st-6thMeets: Monday-Friday, June 22-26, 9:00-12:00

Tuition: $260.00         Registration deadline: June 4        

Materials will be shipped to your home. You will receive an email with instructions on accessing the class.

MINECRAFT SOCIETIES

Students jump into Minecraft with 8Bit Education, on either a computer or tablet, and arechallenged to determine the components necessary for a grand city to function. Variouscornerstones of societies such as security, education, and healthcare, and their benefits to amodern city, are discussed. By completing various build projects, over the course of the classstudents will complete a city! Students must have a copy of Minecraft on the device to be usedfor the class.

Ages:  9-12 years Meets:  Monday-Friday, June 8-12,

1:00-3:00 p.m.Tuition:  $200 

Registration deadline:  June 4

This class is operated through 8Bit Education, LLC. With the virtual connections for this course managed and operated through 8BitEducation, HPISD is not responsible for the security, privacy, or troubleshooting of this tool. For questions regarding the virtualconnection used in this class, please contact 8Bit Education directly.

BUILD AND DISCOVER AND ECO-SCIENCE CAMP

Two great topics in one great STEM camp from Science Matters! Put your skills to the test inBuild and Discover as you build and create! Using the power of physics and engineering, makemachines that can dive, fly, cook, launch, and see the stars! Then, in Eco-Science, dig in asyou explore the wonders of the Earth. Curiosity is key as you observe the properties of water,weather, and biology. Join us to make seeds grow, learn why volcanoes erupt, and much more!Adult supervision required. All supplies will be delivered to your home before camp begins.

Grades:  3rd-6th Meets:  Monday-Friday, June  15-19, 10:00-12:00 

Tuition: $200 Registration deadline:  June 5

This class is operated through Science Matters in America. With the virtual connections for this course managed and operatedthrough Science Matters in America, HPISD is not responsible for the security, privacy, or troubleshooting of this tool. For questionsregarding the virtual connection used in this class, please contact Science Matters in America directly.

PROGRAMMING WITH SCRATCH JR.

Have fun while learning coding concepts with 8Bit Education! Created by MIT, Scratch Jr.’seasy accessibility allows students to create fun animations with their iPads. Campers will startwith easy to follow along projects that will stack on each other as they learn the basic codingblocks of Scratch Jr. Critical thinking skills are encouraged as students have fun with the kidfriendly interface. At the end of the week, students will be able to showcase their projects totheir families and friends.Scratch Jr. is a free app from the Apple App Store.

Ages: 5-7 years Meets:  Monday-Friday, June 15-19,

9:00-11:00 a.m.Tuition:  $200

Registration deadline: June 11

This class is operated through 8Bit Education, LLC. With the virtual connections for this course managed and operated through 8BitEducation, LLC, HPISD is not responsible for the security, privacy, or troubleshooting of this tool. For questions regarding the virtualconnection used in this class, please contact 8Bit Education, LLC directly.

KARATE NINJA CAMP

The Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense online karate Ninja Camp is a fun and action packedmartial arts class appropriate for brand new martial arts students, as well as those who havestudied before - all abilities are welcome! High ranking and knowledgeable instructors willtake students through various martial arts skills such as striking and kicking drills, self-defense techniques utilizing “shadow partners”, and martial arts forms (Kata). Students willget a great workout while learning new skills, martial arts history and terminology, andcharacter development! Also, there will be a certificate of completion and a two week trialmembership gift certificate for campers at the end of the camp. During the last half hour ofclass on Friday, parents can watch as students demonstrate the techniques they have learned!

Ages:   5-12 years Meets: Monday-Friday,June 15-19, 10:00-12:00 

Tuition: $175Registration deadline: June 11

This class is operated through Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense. With the virtual connections for thiscourse managed and operated through Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense, HPISD is not responsible forthe security, privacy, or troubleshooting of this tool. For questions regarding the virtual connection used inthis class, please contact Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense directly.

SCRATCH CODING

Utilize MIT’s Scratch programming with 8Bit Education and build a foundation of codingknowledge. Students will be encouraged to use critical thinking as they study various codingprojects that are fun and easy to understand. Projects will consist of making retro style gamessuch as Pong, Outbreak, and others they will be able to share with family and friends. Scratchcan be downloaded and works with Apple and Window laptops and Google Chromebooks.

Ages:  8-11 yearsMeets: Monday-Friday, June 15-19,

1:00-3:00 p.m. Tuition:  $200 

Registration deadline: June 11

This class is operated through 8Bit Education, LLC. With the virtual connections for this course managed and operated through 8BitEducation, LLC, HPISD is not responsible for the security, privacy, or troubleshooting of this tool. For quesions regarding the virtualconnection used in this class, please contact 8Bit Education, LLC directly.

JUNIOR SCIENCE LAB

Have loads of fun while exploring physical, life, and earth science with Science Matters! Thisclass is a grab bag of exciting activities. We will make catapults, bubbles, rubber band cars,sound harmonicas, and much, much more. Adult participation required. All supplies will bedelivered to your home before the class begins and will include additional information andprojects to extend the learning through the summer.

Grades: K-2nd Meets:  Monday-Friday, June 22-26,

1:00-3:00 p.m.Tuition:  $200

Registration deadline: June 12

This class is operated through Science Matters in America. With the virtual connections for this coursemanaged and operated through Science Matters in America, HPISD is not responsible for the security,privacy, or troubleshooting of this tool. For questions regarding the virtual connection used in this class,please contact Science Matters in America directly.

ADVENTURES IN ART CAMP

Two watercolor paintings - a sunset beach and a colorful bird on a branch Two acrylic paintings on canvas - a kangaroo in the Outback and a winter scene withsnow falling on a spruce  Two charcoal drawings - a penguin and a horse Two oil pastels drawings - a bowl of fruit and a flamingo with tropical vegetation 

Adventures in Art Camp is back by popular demand, but this time online with professional,award winning artist Susan Garden, of the Robert Garden School of Art, teaching fine art andcreative thinking. In this all new curriculum, young artists will follow the instructor step bystep while Daniel, a nine year old student, demonstrates and reinforces what Susan teaches.Students will view and complete eight amazing finished works of art at their own pacecreating: 

All art supplies will be shipped to you along with instructions for viewing with a protectedpassword. These videos will be yours to view on any device until August 15. Please keep thepassword private and for your use only.

Ages: 6-13 yearsMeets: beginning June 22, the lessons can be

viewed at your preferred dates and times through August 15Tuition: $200.00

Registration deadline: June 15

This class is operated through Robert Garden Art Enterprises, Inc. With virtual connections for this course managed and operatedthrough Robert Garden Art Enterprises, Inc., HPISD is not responsible for the security, privacy, or troubleshooting of this tool. Forquestions regarding the virtual connection used in this class, please contact Robert  Garden Art Enterprises Inc. directly.

Parents should plan to be nearby to helpstudents begin their classes and to assist if

needed. Academy for Lifelong Learningclass and camp tuition is non-refundableexcept in the event of class cancellation.

Register at

214-780-3380