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NEW FOR 2016: Spring Break camps & classes, Cross Country Running, nine day canoeing adventure, more chess than ever, Economics, iMovie, Cultural Property and Social Justice, all new visual art, new programming and robotics, and Counselors in Training is back by popular demand!

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Academics 2Courses for Credit 9Arts & Theatre 10Sports Camps 15Spring Break Camps 22Acoma Day Camps 27Need Full Day Camps or Care? 30General Information 31Cancellation & Refunds 32Contact Information & Maps 33

WELCOME TO SUMMER AT BLAKE!

Love of learning is a year-round endeavor at Blake. Summer at Blake provides an array of experiences that help students grow as scholars, athletes and artists. Open to students throughout the greater Twin Cities area, these pre-kindergarten through grade 12 programs help foster valuable community connections.

Summer at Blake includes academic enrichment and credit-earning courses, sports, art and theatre camps, and Acoma day camps. From camps to courses and the ice arena to the engineering and programming labs, students enjoy Blake’s amazing facilities and interact with talented coaches and superb teachers.

Visit our registration site at www.blakeschool.org to view camps by category, date, or campus.

Best Regards,

Deana Jaeschke Clapp Jessie BriolDirector of Summer at Blake Associate Director of Summer at Blake

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¡Aventuras en Español!Learn Spanish the natural way in this summer immersion camp that will feature storytelling, singing, dancing, art, games and tons of fun. Children will develop a degree of familiarity with basic words and phrases, explore Spanish speaking cultures and cultivate communicative language skills. Zvi Geffen, Blake Lower School Spanish teacher, leads ¡Aventuras en Español! Grab your pasaporte and get ready for an aventura!

For: ages 6 – 11, entering grades 1 – 5Dates: August 1 – 5Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campusCost: $195Min/Max Students: 5/16

ACT Test PreparationBreakaway College Test Prep, the exclusive provider of test-prep services to The Blake School, is pleased to once again offer an ACT test-prep class this summer at Blake. If you want plenty of individualized attention and to learn alongside a small group of motivated peers, this class is for you. Breakaway’s Summer ACT Prep at Blake is a rigorous 25-hour, test-prep class designed to get you ready for the September ACT. The program also includes full-length practice exams, score reports and analyses to identify your areas of strength and weakness. If you’re determined to get a top score or need expert, guided instruction, Breakaway can help you reach your goals. To learn more about Breakaway’s approach, please contact Ron Michalak, Breakaway’s president and lead instructor, at [email protected] or 612–216–5133.

Breakaway at Blake includes: • Comprehensive materials covering all five sections of the ACT (English, math, reading, science and the essay)

• Homework exercises, including supplementary practice tests• Actual ACT practice tests (offered twice a month)• In-depth diagnostic test analysis• Critical time-management strategies and helpful test-taking techniques for each section• Essay scoring and comments• Expert instruction led by Ron Michalak, Breakaway’s president and founder• Lesson summaries

For best results, students who are interested in participating in the summer class are strongly encouraged to take a practice exam prior to starting the class. Students get exposure to the challenges of a 3+ hour standardized test and results from the test will serve as a baseline against which to measure improvements made in test prep. Practice exam dates are available at http://www.breakawaytestprep.com.

For: ages 15 – 18, entering grades 10 – 12

Session ADates: July 6 – August 8 (Mondays and Wednesdays)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Session BDates: July 6 – August 8 (Mondays and Wednesdays)Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Session C Dates: July 7 – August 9 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Session DDates: July 7 – August 9 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Location: Hopkins campus, Middle SchoolCost: $1,295 (includes materials and practice tests)Min/Max Students: 6/10

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The values of love of learning and courage are central to Blake’s mission and our summer academic offerings. These programs, spanning pre-kindergarten through grade 12, are open to students throughout the greater Twin Cities area. Students can investigate new topics

and skills while having time to delve deeply and take risks. No grades, just growth.

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Algebra II Advanced Topics

This course is open to: • Blake students who have successfully completed Algebra II and who seek to enroll in Honors Geometry• Blake students who have successfully completed Algebra II and Geometry and who seek to enroll in Honors Pre-Calculus• Students from outside Blake who have successfully completed Algebra II and who seek to deepen and enrich their skills and understanding

Before registering, Blake students must obtain their teacher’s permission to advance, as indicated by a signed Mathematics Acceleration Contract. Successful advancement requires a grade of B or higher on each of the comprehensive exams given during the summer course.

In addition to a more rigorous treatment of the topics covered in Algebra II, this course will explore topics such as sequences, series, logarithms and conic sections. Application of skills and concepts will be emphasized.

For: ages 14 – 18, entering grades 9 – 12Dates: June 27 – June 30 (Monday – Thursday) July 5 – July 8 (Tuesday – Friday) July 11 – July 14 (Monday – Thursday) July 18 – July 21 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Hopkins campus, Middle SchoolCost: $985Min/Max Students: 6/16

Baseball in the Lab!Step up to the plate and join Blake Lower School Engineering & Programming specialist Joe Druskin for a fun and engaging week of Baseball in the Lab! Campers will explore Scratch programming and EV3 robotics in

this baseball themed camp. Experience with Scratch is recommended but not necessary for this course.

For: ages 8 – 13, entering grades 3 – 7Dates: July 11 – July 14 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $225Min/Max Students: 5/12

Camp Curie: A Science Camp for Girls with the Science Museum of Minnesota*Scope out the wide world of science as you develop experiments and create imaginative projects. This summer we will walk in the footsteps of female scientists who care deeply about the environment. Discover wonders of the animal world by studying creatures from earthworms to elephants. Explore how people in the past used natural objects to engineer everyday technologies such as dyes and inks, soaps and fabrics.

*Registration is through the Science Museum of Minnesota at http://www.smm.org.

For: ages 6 – 9, entering grades 1 – 4Dates: August 1 – August 5Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Middle SchoolCost: $362 non-member, $345 memberMax Students: 48

Chess CampWhether you want to start with the basic rules of this classic game or learn history, tactics and strategies, this camp challenges your mind. Join in the fun while expanding your creativity and developing better powers of concentration and memory. Led by Eduard Zelkind, chess master and six-time Minnesota state chess champion, this camp offers students at any level the opportunity to advance their analytical thinking skills in an enjoyable, confidence-building environment.

For: ages 6 – 13, entering grades 1 – 8Dates: July 5 – July 8 (Tuesday – Friday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $155 Min/Max Students: 6/20

Chess Camp in WayzataJoin 2010 Chess Coach of the Year Igor Rybakov for Chess Camp in Wayzata. Campers will learn the rules of the game, develop skills and compete in tournaments throughout the week. In addition to playing chess in a relaxed, friendly environment, campers will also play a variety of other board games, complete puzzles and participate in athletic activities. Campers do not need chess experience to attend this camp.

For: ages 5 – 13, entering grades K – 8Dates: June 20 – June 23 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Location: Wayzata campusCost: $155 Min/Max Students: 6/40

Cultural Property and Social JusticeGrave robbers and tomb raiders wreak havoc on a culture by destroying a site before archaeologists can properly excavate, thus stealing its history and art. Militant groups and political leaders from the likes of ISIS to Hitler have attempted to destroy the memory of other cultures by reducing their heritage sites to rubble. Often times antiquities are exported from the source country alongside drugs and weapons, enter the black market and end up in some of the world’s most prestigious museums – sometimes at the expense of American tax payers. This highly controversial topic connects the world of antiquities to the modern world in a very real and fascinating way. This four-day camp will use excerpts from books and movies, news articles and social media to guide discussions on the problem and explore possible solutions.

For: ages 13 – 18, entering grades 8 – 12Dates: June 27 – June 30 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Middle SchoolCost: $175 Min/Max Students: 5/16

Debate Camp: IntroductionDo you like to discuss current events? Do you wish you could speak with more confidence? Learning the art of debate will help you understand how to analyze issues, speak with authority and engage others. Debate camp will introduce you to the fundamentals of competitive academic debate while learning the basics of good argument theory, the format and rules of competitive debate, critical thinking, research and speech skills. A range of topics will be presented with a focus on the 2016–17 national high school season topic (announced in the spring).

For: ages 11 – 15, entering grades 6 – 9 Dates: August 1 – August 4 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Location: Hopkins campus, Middle School Cost: $175Min/Max Students: 6/16

Debate Camp: AdvancedThis camp is for students who have some exposure to debate or speech activities, a strong interest in debating domestic and foreign affairs or attended Intro to Debate camps. Advanced Debate Camp reviews the fundamentals of competitive academic debate while deepening your understanding of argument theory, critical thinking, research and speech skills. The 2016–17 national high school season topic (announced in the spring) will be a central point of discussion.

For: ages 12 – 16, entering grades 7 – 10 Dates: August 1 – August 4 (Monday – Thursday) Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Hopkins campus, Middle School Cost: $175Min/Max Students: 6/16

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“ Summer at Blake has become an extension of the Blake School experience. The program is thoughtfully coordinated and the attention to detail is on point.

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Economics for Everyone!Join us for fun, engaging topics that explore economic and mathematics concepts to understand the world of finance and beyond. Investigate concepts such as supply, demand, scarcity and opportunity cost. Students will learn through interactive games and test their trading acumen by playing simulated rounds on the U.S. stock market using real stocks (but fake money!). Blake faculty and administrator Peter Zantop leads this course.

For: ages 9 – 12, entering grades 4 – 6Dates: June 13 – June 16 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $205Min/Max Students: 6/12

Flight AcademyCalling all pilots! As a Mad Science flight cadet in training, you will discover how airplanes fly. Test your airplane’s performance in a wind tunnel. Build your own kite, stunt plane and model rocket. Ride the air on a hovercraft. Discover how hot air balloons, blimps and parachutes work. This camp is hosted by Mad Science.

For: ages 6 – 12, entering grades 1 – 6Dates: July 18 – July 21 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $135Min/Max Students: 10/20

For the Love of Latin: Discovering Ancient RomeCave Inertiam! Romam Eamus! This week we’ll travel back in time to explore the history, culture and daily life of the ancient Romans. We will make Roman armor and practice battle strategies, prepare and sample Roman foods, create Roman art and much more. We’ll even learn a little Latin along the way. This camp is led by Blake Upper School Latin teacher Courtney Shaw.

For: ages 8 – 12, entering grades 3 – 6Dates: June 27 – June 30 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower School Cost: $180Min/Max Students: 5/16

Forensic Lab in WayzataUse forensic science to help solve some Mad Science mysteries. Learn about cells as you extract the DNA from wheat germ and make a model cell. Collect evidence with your own Inspecti-Kit. Reconstruct a mystery scene and the face of a suspect with your Whodunit take-home kit. Examine footprints and use a fingerprint finder to identify fingerprints left at the scene. This camp is hosted by Mad Science.

For: ages 8 – 12, entering grades 3 – 6Dates: August 1 – August 4 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Wayzata campus, art roomCost: $135Min/Max Students: 10/20

Game Theory MathematicsIs there a best strategy for playing Rock-Paper-Scissors or Deal or No Deal? Can humans be truly random? We will investigate questions like these from economic, political, biological, diplomatic and psychological angles. In addition, we will solve a number of classic problems including the Prisoner’s Dilemma, the Monte Hall problem and the birthday problem. Mathematics topics include algebra, probability and combinatorics. Blake Middle School math teacher Dr. Chris Stapel teaches Game Theory Mathematics.

For: ages 11 – 15, entering grades 6 – 9Dates: June 6 – June 9 (Monday – Thursday)Times: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Middle SchoolCost: $215Min/Max Students: 5/16

Greek and Latin Roots of EnglishEver wonder why a pedestrian is someone who travels by foot but a pediatrician is a children’s doctor? Knowing that pedestrian is from the Latin word pedes (foot) and pediatrician is

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from the Greek word pedia (child) will help you not only keep these common words straight, but also decipher more obscure words derived from the same roots. 65 percent of English comes from Greek and Latin. A solid foundation in the Greek and Latin roots of English provides skills to decode a word, often without looking it up. Not curious yet? Did you know that the prefix dis is from Latin meaning apart or away from, while the prefix dys is from Greek meaning bad? The prefix ante is Latin for before; anti is Greek for against. This class will provide you with the tools needed to boost your English vocabulary, avoid many common errors and raise your scores on the English and Reading portions of the SAT and ACT exams. Many of the class activities parallel typical questions on the exams, allowing for immediate application of these invaluable skills.

This course will cover different words from last year, so former students are encouraged to register. Take one or both weeks; the first week is not a prerequisite for the second.

For: ages 13 – 18, entering grades 8 – 12Dates: Session A: Greek Roots of English, June 13 – June 17 Session B: Latin Roots of English, June 20 – June 24Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Middle SchoolCost: $155 Min/Max Students: 5/16

Honors Pre-CalculusThis course is open to: • Blake students who have successfully completed Honors Algebra II and who seek to enroll in AP Calculus AB after completing Honors Geometry• Blake students who have successfully completed Honors Algebra II and Honors Geometry and who seek to enroll in AP Calculus AB• Students from outside Blake who seek to complete the equivalent of a full-year Honors Pre-Calculus course during the summer. They must possess a strong foundation in algebra because the course contains advanced material and moves at a rapid pace; it is not recommended for remedial purposes.Before registering, Blake students must obtain their teacher’s permission to advance, as indicated by a signed Mathematics Acceleration Contract. Successful advancement

requires a grade of B or higher on each of the comprehensive exams given during the summer course.

This course emphasizes functions and their characteristics. Topics include: function notation and transformations; combinations and compositions of functions; linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions; and analytical trigonometry. In addition, sequences, series, parametric equations and limits are introduced in preparation for calculus. Honors Pre-Calculus is taught by Blake Upper School mathematics teacher Ryan Mahoney.

For: ages 14 – 18, entering grades 9 – 12 See specific criteria above.Dates: June 13 – July 21 (Mondays – Thursdays)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Hopkins campus, Middle SchoolCost: $1,480Min/Max Students: 6/16

iMovie MagicHave you ever wanted to fly to the Moon or maybe just go there on screen? Learn how to film and edit footage and transport yourself to a different world using green screen. Try your hand at filming, create special effects and even disappear! This camp is led by Blake Lower School teacher Julie Monahan.

For: ages 10 – 13, entering grades 5 – 7Dates: July 18 – July 21 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $155Min/Max Students: 6/12

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“ Honors Pre-Calc was taught at a good pace and had a manageable amount of out-side work. So far my son feels like it prepared him well for AP Calculus.

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Journey to Space with the Science Museum of Minnesota*Blast off into outer space this summer! Create a stop motion space animation, make a model of an alien world of your own imagining and explore the challenges humans face in space. Join us for an other-worldly adventure!

*Registration is through the Science Museum of Minnesota at http://www.smm.org

For: ages 6 – 10, entering grades 1 – 5Dates: July 25 – July 29Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Middle SchoolCost: $372 non-member, $355 memberMax Students: 48

Jr. Robotics Engineers Take Over WayzataDiscover the world of robots inspired by science fiction writers like Isaac Asimov and Karl Čapek. Build an OWI Hyper Peppy robot to take home. Learn about robot programming with Mad Science’s BabySteps and Sandwich programming. Program a Lego Mindstorms® RCX Robot to navigate through an obstacle course. This camp is hosted by Mad Science.

For: ages 6 – 8, entering grades 1 – 3Dates: August 1 – August 4 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Wayzata campus, art roomCost: $165Min/Max Students: 10/20

Jr. ScientistHave you ever wanted to be a chemist, geologist, biologist, illusionist or paleontologist? These are just some of the Mad Science scientists you will become while learning about bugs, sea life, fossils, minerals, optical illusions, magic and what makes slime slimy and putty sticky. Enjoy hands-on fun and experiments as you explore a different theme each day. This camp is hosted by Mad Science.

For: ages 5 – 7, entering grades K – 2Dates: June 27 – June 30 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $145Min/Max Students: 10/20

Mathematics of Code BreakingCome create hidden messages, learn various ciphers and investigate complex mathematical ideas behind modern cryptology. Students will use ideas from number theory and algebra to crack codes and exchange cipher keys. Blake Middle School math teacher Dr. Chris Stapel teaches Mathematics of Code Breaking.

For: ages 11 – 15, entering grades 6 – 9Dates: June 6 – June 9 (Monday – Thursday)Times: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Middle SchoolCost: $215Min/Max Students: 5/16

Middle School Sneak PeekWhy wait until the first days of Middle School to find out what to expect? Come learn about daily Blake Middle School life and its schedules, routines and expectations. Through games, treasure hunts, music and multimedia presentations, Sneak Peek participants will become familiar with the Middle School building, lock and locker use, the homeroom advisory system, planner use, homework expectations and management, the daily and weekly schedule, and the computer lab and its operating systems. Sneak Peek will help to calm those anticipatory jitters and boost a future Middle Schooler’s comfort and confidence during the first weeks of school. Blake Middle School teacher Robin Ferguson teaches Sneak Peek.

For: students new to Blake Middle School (including those from the Blake Lower Schools)Dates: August 1 – August 4 (Monday – Thursday)Times: Session A, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Session B, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Middle SchoolCost: $155Min/Max Students: 5/16

“ The Science Museum’s Camp Curie is ALWAYS amazing.

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Nature’s Bounty in Wayzata Get back to nature with Blake pre-kindergarten teacher Lisa Small. We’ll have fun exploring Blake’s wooded areas, building shelters, observing animals and letting our imaginations run wild. Children will need to dress each day for the weather and bring a change of clothes. Rediscover the natural world with this woodland immersion camp.

For: ages 4 – 5, entering grades Pre-k – KindergartenDates: June 20 – June 23 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Location: Wayzata campusCost: $140Min/Max Students: 5/16

Rocket Blast Off3-2-1 blast off! This action packed week focuses solely on rockets and rocket flight. Learn about model rocket design, building, aerodynamics, propulsion, launching, safety, recovery and repair and take part in daily launches. Bring home your own rockets and an abundance of model rocket knowledge. This Mad Science camp is a blast for boys and girls alike.

For: ages 7 – 12, entering grades 2 – 6Dates: July 18 – July 21 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $145Min/Max Students: 10/20

Scratch ProgrammingScratch is dynamic and intuitive programming software that enables students to animate scenes, create interactive games and more. Students will learn and review basic programming principles and design creative animations and simple, fun games. They

will explore how variables, lists and sensing blocks can create more complex, interactive programs. Blake Lower School engineering and programing specialist Joe Druskin will be the Scratch instructor.

For: ages 7 – 11, entering grades 2 – 5Dates: July 11 – July 14 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $215Min/Max Students: 5/12

Sr. Robotics EngineerBuild an OWI Robotic Arm Edge to take home. Explore the mechanical and electrical engineering that make robots possible. Build circuits, experiment with gears and explore sensors that robots use to see, hear and guide their actions. Learn the fundamentals of programming robots with Mad Science’sSandwich programming. Lego Mindstorms® NXT Robots are available for both building and programming. This camp is hosted by Mad Science.

For: ages 9 – 13, entering grades 4 – 8Dates: July 5 – July 8 (Tuesday – Friday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $180Min/Max Students: 10/20

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HealthThis co-ed course will explore topics aimed at promoting healthy behaviors, increasing responsible decision-making and encouraging healthful living. Studies and discussions focus on physical, mental, chemical and sexual health, where students will gain an understanding of how to make positive lifestyle choices based on their personal values. Overarching themes of this course include accessing reliable wellness resources and healthy decision-making that will reduce the risk of future health concerns. This course fulfills the Blake health requirement.

For: ages 14 – 18, entering grades 9 – 12Dates: June 13 – June 30 (no class July 1)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (includes lunch break)Homework Expectation: 1 – 1.5 hours/dayLocation: Hopkins campus, Middle SchoolCost: $1,880 per studentMin/Max Students: 5/16

Woodworking IThis intensive, shop-based course will engage artists in the design and craft of wood sculpture and furniture. The physical properties of wood and its potential as an expressive medium will be explored. Students will be introduced to power and hand tools used for woodworking and will develop an understanding of the social and environmental implications of materials used for furniture design and production. This course fulfills an arts requirement for Blake students.

For: ages 14 – 18, entering grades 9* – 12Dates: June 13 – June 24 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (includes lunch break)Homework Expectation: .5 – 1 hour/day (design tasks)Location: Hopkins campus, Middle SchoolCost: $1,880 per studentMin/Max Students: 5/15

*Students entering 9th grade must seek approval from the Art Department at The Blake School. Please complete form found at www.blakeschool.org/summer.

Courses for Credit

Join The Blake School’s tradition of academic excellence, rigor, small class sizes and preeminent faculty through our credit-bearing offerings. Students successfully completing

a course described below will earn a semester credit from The Blake School. Students attending a school other than Blake need to submit a teacher recommendation form found at www.blakeschool.org/summer. In order to earn credit at another school, you must seek

permission from your school in advance. Consistent, regular attendance is essential to earning credit due to the intensive nature of the courses. Please review our attendance

policies at www.blakeschool.org/summer prior to registering.

“My son took woodworking and loved it. It was relevant and very well managed.

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Art &Theatre

Art Academy with Kidcreate Studio Back by popular demand! Does your child love art? Painting, drawing, clay are awesome! We will experiment with many techniques, materials and styles as we make snow globes, paint on canvas, create clay characters and more. Come ready to have an artsy good time in this highly anticipated camp. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

For: ages 5 – 11, entering grades K – 5Dates: June 20 – June 23 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Middle School art roomCost: $140 Min/Max Students: 6/20

Art-tastic Art Camp with Kidcreate Studio Art has never been so fun! We’ll use all sorts of materials to create art-tastic masterpieces every day of this fun filled camp. We’ll get lost in mess-making mania as we make delicious-looking marshmallow fellows, paintings of horses, board games, bobble heads and more. Your artist won’t be able to decide which wonderful work of art is his/her favorite! Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

For: ages 5 – 11, entering grades K – 5Dates: July 11 – July 14 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Middle School art roomCost: $140 Min/Max Students: 6/20

Band Instrument LessonsThese lessons are for 2016–17 Blake sixth graders or incoming Blake Middle School band students. The course fee includes lesson book, supply kit (e.g., reeds, rosins, oil) and four half-hour individual lessons between July 5 and July 15 based on student availability. More information about scheduling lessons will come from instructors along with instrument selection details in May 2016.

For: Blake students entering Middle School bandDates: July 5 —July 15 (no lessons on Monday, July 4)Time: Individually scheduled in May with instructorsLocation: Hopkins campus, Middle School instrumental music roomCost: $165 (includes lesson book and supplies)

Blake’s visual and performing arts offerings challenge students to creatively express themselves in an array of disciplines and materials from the kiln to the stage.

These programs, spanning pre-kindergarten through grade 12, are open to students throughout the greater Twin Cities area.

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Flower Power Art Camp with Kidcreate StudioBlossom into some creative art fun! Using several different art processes, your young artist will create larger than life flowers, hotels for fairies, garden stepping stones, a butterfly bath and more. We will experiment with papier mâché, three dimensional sculpture and mixed media painting. The children’s imaginations will grow wild as they find their flower power. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

For: ages 5 – 11, entering grades K – 5Dates: July 5 – July 8 (Tuesday – Friday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Middle School art roomCost: $140 Min/Max Students: 6/20

Imagine This! Imagine a group of enthusiastic students, an acting ensemble, exploring their actors’ tools of voice, body, imagination, “OK, I’ll try it!” and developing their stage skills. Wowee! Blake theater teacher Cynthia Hector will lead the class in improvisation activities and scene building to create lively characters in an original play (based on a great story and student ideas) to share in performance on the last day of class. Register for one or both sessions.

For: ages 8 – 12, entering grades 3 – 6Dates: July 25 – July 29Times: Session A, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Session B, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Wayzata, Highcroft campus theater roomCost: $175Min/Max Students: 5/16

ImprovMove, express and think quickly on your feet! This workshop is full of fun theater games and improvisational activities where students will work collaboratively to create numerous characters and plots and then bring them to life on stage. We will learn and laugh a lot together. We will focus on the process of building an actor’s skills by using improvisation as the tool for exploration and discovery. Blake Middle School theater teacher Lynn Ellingboe teaches this workshop.

For: ages 11 – 14, entering grades 6 – 8Dates: June 13 – June 17Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus Price: $175Min/Max Students: 5/16

Knit, PurlLearn how to knit or take your knitting skills to the next level with hours of instruction and practice in this hands-on camp. Beginning knitters will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and sew their creations together. More advanced knitters will practice reducing and adding stitches while learning about tension and gauge. Needles, yarn and patterns will be provided for each student. Blake teacher Lisa Small leads this course.

For: ages 7 – 14, entering grades 2 – 8Dates: July 18 – July 21 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $155 (includes materials)Min/Max Students: 5/16

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LEGO® Mania Art Camp with Kidcreate Studio Play with and create art with LEGO® bricks! Use your awesome skills to construct a larger than life LEGO® brick, play games and conquer LEGO® challenges. But that’s not all. We will learn art terms and techniques while working with a variety of art materials and supplies. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

For: ages 5 – 11, entering grades K – 5Dates: July 5 – July 8 (Tuesday – Friday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Middle School art roomCost: $140 Min/Max Students: 6/20

Magic the GatheringHave you ever wanted to raise an army of the mightiest elves and soldiers in the land? Cast enchantments and spells in this fun-filled week. Take on the role of a Planeswalker (A Powerful Mage) and battle other Planeswalkers. We will teach you the basics and even a few advanced moves. The week will conclude with an exciting tournament. A deck of cards will be waiting for you!

For: ages 8 – 14, entering grades 3 – 8Dates: June 13 – June 16 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $135 (includes cards)Min/Max Students: 6/20

Marvelously Messy Art Camp with Kidcreate StudioHey kids, do you love to get messy? Then this is the art camp for you! We’ll use clay, papier mâché, paint and more simply sloppy supplies to make projects your mom would never let you do at home. We’ll become masters at making a mess, learn some pretty cool stuff and have lots of fun while doing it. Making a mess is the best! Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

For: ages 5 – 11, entering grades K – 5Dates: June 20 – June 23 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Wayzata campus, art roomCost: $140 Min/Max Students: 6/20

Scooby Dooby Doo Art Camp with Kidcreate StudioScooby Dooby Doo, where are you? We’ve got some art to do now! Come and create with Scooby and all his mystery solving pals. In this groovy camp, we’ll make everything Scooby loves like Scooby snacks, a sandwich piled high with all of his favorite ingredients and the Mystery Machine. We’ll get messy with clay, paint and more as we help Scooby catch that villain. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day.

For: ages 5 – 11, entering grades K – 5Dates: July 11 – July 14 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Middle School art roomCost: $140 Min/Max Students: 6/20

“ Art class was super - my son enjoyed every day of it.

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Simply Silly Stuff Art Camp with Kidcreate Studio Get ready to go bananas with all the silly stuff you’ll create in this camp! You’re going to make some of the craziest art you could imagine such as a messy monster made of mush and a cute 3D goldfish to bring home and keep you company in your room. And, have you ever made your very own pop-up art? Well now you will. This combination of wacky projects will teach you all sorts of simply silly stuff you never thought artistically possible. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

For: ages 5 – 11, entering grades K – 5Dates: June 20 – June 23 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Middle School art roomCost: $140 Min/Max Students: 6/20

Stitch It Do you love to sew or want to learn how? Each day will feature a project including cross-stitch, embroidery, hand sewing and machine sewing. Take away cool creations and new skills. Materials are provided for each student. Blake teacher Lisa Small leads this camp.

For: ages 7 – 14, entering grades 2 – 8Dates: July 11 – July 14 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $155 (includes materials)Min/Max Students: 5/16

Twin Cities Jazz WorkshopNow in its 21st year, the Twin Cities Jazz Workshop is one of the most established summer music programs in the metro area. Students play their instruments as part of small jazz combos that meet for three hours each day over the course of a one-week session. They receive instruction from a top-notch faculty of jazz professionals whose credits include international tours, numerous CDs and several major awards. Each workshop session concludes with a Saturday afternoon student concert and live recording at Minnesota’s premier jazz venue, The Dakota Jazz Club on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis.

Enroll online at http://www.tcjazzworkshop.com, 612-871-3534, email: [email protected]

For: students ages 13 and upDates: June 20 – June 24; July 11 – July 15; July 18 – July 22; July 25 – July 29Times: Morning sessions, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Afternoon sessions, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Location: Minneapolis campus, band roomCost: $225 for any a.m. or p.m. weekly session $195 for any additional second a.m. or p.m. weekly session $165 for any additional third a.m. or p.m. weekly sessionStudents may enroll in multiple sessions.

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Your Room Rules Art Camp with Kidcreate Studio There’s plenty of room for imagination in this camp! We’ll make tons of cool stuff for your room. From the walls to the windows and doors, we’ll make all the accessories you’ll need to transform your pad into your dream room. We’ll craft fantastic projects like clay trinket boxes and picture holders. We’ll even splatter paint on canvas to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Best of all, we’ll make graffiti that your mom will actually let you put on your walls. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

For: ages 5 – 11, entering grades K – 5Dates: June 20 – June 23 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Location: Wayzata campus, art roomCost: $140 Min/Max Students: 6/20

“ This is our second year with Summer at Blake, and the reason we came back was the excellent quality of your staff. Both years, we immediately felt welcome, at home, and the warmth and care of your counselors is simply outstanding.

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ArcheryCampers will learn and advance their skills in shooting, standing, drawing and releasing. Concentration, slow steady breaths, release and safety are overarching themes, and Blake fourth grade teacher Don Quinn offers 30 years of archery experience. Archery camp hits the bullseye with both parents and kids!

For: ages 8 – 11, entering grades 3 – 6Dates: June 20 – June 24Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Location: Wayzata campus, gymnasiumCost: $165Min/Max Athletes: 5/15

BaseballJoin Blake varsity baseball coach Bill Goodman for a fun-filled week of baseball. Participants will receive valuable instruction in refining hitting and throwing mechanics and proper fielding techniques, all while learning more about the game of baseball. Participants must provide their own glove.

For: ages 6 – 14, entering grades 1 – 8Dates: July 11 – July 14 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campusCost: $155Min/Max Athletes: 5/30

Boys’ BasketballJoin Blake boys’ varsity basketball coach Sean Kruger and his staff for an awesome week of basketball fun. This camp targets skill development, overall basketball knowledge and court sense.

For: ages 6 – 14, entering grades 1 – 8Dates: July 25 – July 28 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, gymnasiumCost: $155Min/Max Athletes: 5/40

Sports Camps

Blake sports camps offer opportunities to try new activities while enhancing and increasing physical fitness skills. Campers are guided by Blake’s award-winning varsity coaches and mentored by our championship athletes to apply Blake’s core values of respect,

integrity and courage to their efforts in the pool or on the field, ice or court. These programs, spanning pre-kindergarten through grade 12, are open

to students throughout the greater Twin Cities area.

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High School Boys’ BasketballKick off your summer basketball training by joining Blake boys’ varsity basketball coach Sean Kruger and his staff. This camp targets skill development, team tactics and team cohesion. Athletes do not need to attend The Blake School to participate.

For: entering grades 9 – 12Dates: June 6 – June 9 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, gymnasiumCost: $165Min/Max Athletes: 5/40

Girls’ BasketballJoin Blake girls’ varsity basketball coach Kelly Lund and her staff for an awesome week of basketball fun. This camp targets skill development, overall basketball knowledge and court sense.

For: ages 6 – 14, entering grades 1 – 8Dates: June 13 – June 16 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, gymnasiumCost: $155Min/Max Athletes: 5/40

High School Girls’ BasketballKick off your summer basketball training by joining Blake girls’ varsity basketball coach Kelly Lund and her staff. This camp targets skill development, team tactics and team cohesion. Athletes do not have to attend The Blake School to participate.

For: entering grades 9 – 12Dates: June 13 – June 16 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, gymnasiumCost: $155Min/Max Athletes: 5/40

Canoeing Adventure with Laketrails Base CampImmerse yourself in the outdoors, build friendships, view wildlife, watch the sunset and spend your days paddling on this wilderness adventure in Northern Minnesota and Ontario! Join Blake faculty Maura Daly and Nate Davis on a canoeing trip with Laketrails Base Camp. This nine day adventure, led by Blake faculty and Laketrails staff, will allow campers to get back to nature, learn canoeing techniques and experience Minnesota’s Northwoods. In addition, we will have the opportunity to do some hands-on science as we travel among the islands of Lake of the Woods. Campers will need a sleeping bag and appropriate clothing for a summer wilderness adventure. Laketrails will provide the rest. More information about packing and logistics will be provided to registrants in the weeks leading up to the trip. To learn more about Laketrails Base Camp, please visit http://laketrails.org/.

For: entering grades 7 – 9Dates: June 28 – July 6 Time: Depart from the Twin Cities the morning of June 28; Return the evening of July 6Location: Laketrails Base Camp, Pier 25, Oak Island, MN 56741Cost: $800Min/Max Athletes: 8/30

Cross Country RunningJoin Blake cross country coaches Jason Shantz and John Shelp who are the current section 4A Head and Assistant Coaches of the Year and Blake strength and conditioning coach Isaac Anderson for summer cross country running programs. This crew has a combined coaching experience of more than 40 years. Blake’s coaches will offer biweekly summer workouts as well as a weeklong cross country camp. Campers can sign up to participate in summer workouts, cross country camp or both. These

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programs will provide a fun, challenging and engaging approach to training. A cumulative stress approach takes into account the combination of run, technique, strength, psychology and cross training as total “volume” of training. This approach has proven to provide high performance and a low incidence of injury. Although we take run training very seriously we will keep things fun with running-based games, healthy/fun snack choices and good times!

For: entering grades 6 – 12Options:

A) Tuesday and Thursday Workouts, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., June 13 – July 28 (no camp week of July 4 – July 8), $150

B) Cross Country Camp, July 25 – 28, Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., $200

C): Summer workouts and Cross Country Camp (see dates & times above), $300

Location: Hopkins campus Min/Max Athletes: 10/30

Fencing: BeginningLunge, parry, riposte, touché! Fencing camp introduces basic fencing techniques to fifth through ninth graders who are interested in trying a new sport. Students will learn about fencing weapons while practicing footwork and bouting skills for this Olympic sport. An informal competition will conclude the week of fencing fun to showcase participants’ skills. Fencing equipment will be provided.

For: ages 10 – 15, entering grades 5 – 9Dates: July 18 – July 22 Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, gymnasiumCost: $165Min/Max Athletes: 5/20

Fencing: AdvancedEnhance your fencing skills with this fast-paced camp! Advanced fencing builds upon camper knowledge and practice of footwork and bouting skills. An informal competition to showcase participants’ development will conclude the week of fencing fun. Students completing the Beginning Fencing camp last summer or this summer are encouraged to attend. Fencing equipment will be provided.

For: ages 11 – 16, entering grades 6 – 10Dates: July 25 – July 29 Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, gymnasiumCost: $165Min/Max Athletes: 5/20

FishingGrab a pole and head out to the dock for this fun and relaxing camp. Campers will learn basic fishing techniques and get plenty of practice with catch and release. Campers will fish on or near the north side of Lake Minnetonka. The exact location will be determined closer to camp and is dependent on road construction and lake conditions. All details will be communicated prior to camp. Campers must provide their own life jacket. We will have a few poles to loan and all lures and bait will be provided. Fisherman and Blake teacher Don Quinn leads this camp.

For: ages 8 – 11, entering grades 3 – 6Dates: June 20 – June 24Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: TBD; Lake MinnetonkaCost: $165Min/Max Participants: 5/16

“ Great coaches & instructors, well run, lots of energy.

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Football CampJoin Wolfpack varsity football coach Collin Quinn and his assistants for an awesome week of football fundamentals and training. Campers will learn a variety of playing positions at this fun, safe and non–contact camp. Campers should bring football cleats and tennis shoes.

For: ages 6 – 14, entering grades 1 – 8Dates: July 18 – July 21 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Location: Hopkins campusCost: $155Min/Max Athletes: 10/40

Hockey Camp for Girls & BoysJoin 2013 and 2014 State Champion coach Shawn Reid and Blake players for hours of skill development and fun. There will be 90 minutes of ice time each session followed by dryland training. In addition to hockey equipment, campers will need to bring tennis shoes. This camp is for players with hockey experience.

For ages: 7 – 11, entering grades 2 – 6Dates: June 20 – June 23 (Monday – Thursday) Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, ice arenaCost: $205 Min/Max Athletes: 10/40

Boys’ Lacrosse CampJoin Blake boys’ lacrosse coaches and athletes for the fastest camp on two feet. The camp is divided into two divisions, based on age, size and skill level. This allows campers the best opportunity to absorb and replicate the skills necessary to have success playing. Experienced

coaches ensure that campers have a fun and rewarding time. Participants must provide their own lacrosse stick, helmet, gloves and arm pads.

For: ages 8 – 14, entering grades 3 – 8Dates: July 5 – July 8 (Tuesday – Friday) Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campusCost: $155Min/Max Athletes: 10/40

Girls’ Lacrosse CampJoin Blake girls’ varsity lacrosse coach Linda Hokr and her staff for the fastest game on two feet. This camp will help develop fundamental skills to grow and master the sport — all while having a whole lot of fun. Each day focuses on a specific skill set, beginning with a series of drills and concluding with a game-like setting during which campers put those skills to use. Former and current high school varsity lacrosse players are present to ensure that each camper receives individual attention throughout the week. All levels are welcome; beginners are encouraged. Players are grouped based on age and experience. Athletes must provide their own lacrosse stick*, goggles*, cleats, mouth guard and water bottle.*Sticks and goggles will be available on loan to the first 20 registrants.

For: ages 6 – 14, entering grades 1 – 8Dates: July 11 – July 14 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campusCost: $155Min/Max Athletes: 10/40

“ The girls lacrosse camp had strong leadership and taught good skills. My daughter raved about the high school girls who helped.

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Sailing CampsHead out to the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School (LMSS) to enjoy a wide range of sailing fun! Blake sailors are coached by LMSS and they are excited to help you further your sailing skills or introduce you to the love of the sport. As a nationally accredited program, LMSS offers classes and camps for all ages. Visit their website to find summer sailing camps and lessons that are the right fit for you and your sailors. To learn more and register, visit http://lmss.us.

Soccer: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 1 – 5Join Blake varsity soccer coach Lindsay Youngdahl for a fun week of soccer. The camp, like the Blake soccer teams, will emphasize teamwork, leadership, hard work and good sportsmanship. Campers with playing experience, and those playing soccer for the first time, can get much out of the learning-by-playing approach of this camp. Activities will include large group warm-ups, individual skill development and small group competitions. Bring a soccer ball, shin guards, water and sunscreen. But most importantly, be prepared to have some serious soccer fun!

For: girls & boys ages 6 – 11, entering grades 1 – 5Dates: June 13 – June 16 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campusCost: $155Min/Max Athletes: 10/40

Girls’ Soccer: Preseason Prep CampJoin Blake varsity soccer coach Lindsay Youngdahl for a preseason prep camp to help you gear up for the upcoming fall soccer season! This camp, like the Blake soccer teams, will emphasize teamwork, leadership, hard work and good sportsmanship. Activities will include large group warm-ups, individual skill development and small group competitions. Bring a soccer ball, shin guards, water and sunscreen. Athletes do not have to attend The Blake School to participate.

For: girls entering grades 6 – 12Dates: July 25 – July 28 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Location: Hopkins campusCost: $155Min/Max Athletes: 10/40

Strength and Conditioning at Fit Studio*Fit Studio strength and conditioning programs are designed to improve the performanceof all athletes grades 3 – 12 by educating them in the areas of strength, power, speed, agility, nutrition and recovery while reducing the potential for injury. Each workout is intense, yet focuses on perfect form, progressive training and muscle confusion. This camp meets two times a week throughout the summer for optimum results and overall fitness. Age-based groups will be formed and all exercises will be age appropriate.*Register at www.fittc.com

For: ages 8 – 18, entering grades 3 – 12 Dates: June 7 – July 21 (no sessions the week of July 4)Time: TBD (Tuesdays and Thursdays)Duration: 1 hourCost: $250Location: Fit Studio, 3520 Belt Line Boulevard, Saint Louis Park, MN 55416


Swim Team CampThis three-week swimming technique camp is designed to foster development and refinement of competitive swimming strokes for junior varsity and varsity caliber swimmers. Athletes begin with basic body balance and progress to swimming with maximum efficiency. Starts and turns will also be emphasized daily. This training program is designed for high school season success. Have a great time while you take this lifetime activity to the next level with Blake’s award-winning coaching staff.

For: ages 11 – 18, entering grades 6 – 12 Dates: Session A, June 6 – June 24 Session B, July 11 – July 29 Time: 8:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Location: Hopkins campus, poolCost: $355 Min/Max Athletes: 5/15

Swimming Lessons: Developing & Learn-to-Swim You will be amazed at how much your child can grow as a swimmer with daily instruction. Your child will improve basic swimming skills, gain confidence in the water and improve his or her stroke proficiency. A personalized swim assessment will guide goal setting and performance outcomes. Instructors will teach stroke development through a fun, personalized progression. Blake’s coaching staff prides itself on utilizing individualized instruction to coach each swimmer to the next level. Swimmer to staff in-the-water ratio will be 1:6. Daily swim lessons are a great way to wrap up a day of camps and classes at Blake and/or combine with Extended Day (see online registration for options). Sign up for multiple sessions to see the best results.

For: ages 6 – 14, entering grades 1 – 8Dates: (Monday – Thursday) Session A, June 13 – June 23 (two weeks) Session B1, June 27 – June 30 (one week) Session B2, July 5 – July 8 (one week, Tuesday –Friday) Session C, July 11 – July 21 (two weeks)Times: 3:40 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, poolCost: $145 (two weeks, eight 40-minute lessons)$75 (one week, four 40-minute lessons)Min/Max Swimmers: 6/12

Track & FieldRun, jump, sprint, hurdle, throw and vault your way through a terrific week of track and field fun. Join Blake coaches and athletes to learn and practice the myriad of skills involved in each event while improving your speed, endurance and overall athletic potential. Events for track and field include running long distances and sprints, hurdles, long jump, pole vault, triple jump, high jump and throwing the shot put and discus. Additionally, the training for track and field can serve as a strong foundation for many other sports.

For: ages 6 – 14, entering grades 1 – 8Dates: June 20 – June 23 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, track Cost: $155Min/Max Athletes: 5/50

“ Our son really improved his swimming this summer by being able to swim every day. I am very grateful for this.

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Volleyball CampJoin Blake Head Volleyball Coach Maicey Madden for a fun and challenging week of Volleyball Camp. This camp provides an opportunity for athletes to develop and enhance skills and gain a better understanding of the rules and strategies of the game. Beginning with passing, athletes will learn the importance of ball control when playing both offense and defense. Athletes will also learn setting, hitting, and serving fundamentals.

For: ages 9 – 14, entering grades 4 – 8Dates: July 11 – July 14 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, gymnasium Cost: $155Min/Max Athletes: 5/40

Yoga FitnessJoin us for yoga and fitness fun! This camp includes yoga, movement, music, crafts, group games, projects and story activities. Each day will have its own fun theme and encourage your child’s creativity. Yoga brings out the best in kids and teaches positive lessons. Colleen Evon, founder of Fun Sun Kids Yoga and former preschool teacher, is a certified yoga instructor. She currently is an instructor at CorePower Yoga and teaches kids yoga programs at several Twin Cities schools, including The Blake School.

Session AFor: ages 8 – 12, entering grades 3 – 6Dates: July 5 – July 8 (Tuesday – Friday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campusCost: $155Min/Max Campers: 5/16

Session BFor: ages 4 – 7, entering grades pre-k – 2Dates: July 18 – July 21 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Location: Hopkins campusCost: $155Min/Max Campers: 5/16

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Spring Break Camps

“Kidditch”: Harry Potter Quidditch for Kids!Get on your broomsticks for the most magical sport in the world — Kidditch, or Quidditch for kids! Quidditch is like playing ultimate Frisbee, tag and basketball all at once. In addition to practicing good sportsmanship, safety and teamwork, players will learn the basic rules of quidditch as they try each of the four positions: chaser, beater, keeper and seeker. Some players may even get the chance to play as the elusive golden snitch!

For: ages 7 – 11, grades 2 – 5Dates: March 28 – March 31 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $155 Min/Max Students: 8/16

American Red Cross Babysitter’s TrainingAre you interested in trying babysitting for the first time? Or are you an experienced babysitter looking to enhance your skills? Join us for the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training. Participants will gain leadership skills, develop a better understanding of child-care best practices and learn the basics of first aid.

For: ages 10 – 14, grades 5 – 8Date: Wednesday, March 30Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $125 Min/Max Students: 8/15

Blake Youth Hockey CampJoin Blake hockey coach Shawn Reid for hours of skill development and fun. There will be 90 minutes of ice time each session followed by dryland training. Skating, stickhandling and shooting skills will be the primary focus. Goalies are encouraged to attend and will receive training as well. In addition to hockey equipment, campers will need to bring tennis shoes.

For: ages 6 – 11, grades 1 – 5Dates: March 28 – March 31 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $205 Min/Max Students: 10/40

Join us for learning, creativity, exploration and friendships at Spring Break at Blake! Our fun and engaging arts, sports and academic camps are led by caring and knowledgeable instructors and provide students with opportunities to try new activities and enhance

skills. Camps range from one to four days in length and Extended Day care is available each morning and afternoon. These pre-kindergarten through grade 12 programs are open to

students throughout the greater Twin Cities area.


Chess CampWhether you want to start with the basic rules of this classic game or learn history, tactics and strategies, this camp challenges your mind. Join in the fun while expanding your creativity and developing better powers of concentration and memory. Led by Eduard Zelkind, chess master and six-time Minnesota state chess champion, this camp offers students at any level the opportunity to advance their analytical thinking skills in an enjoyable, confidence-building environment.

For: ages 6 – 14, grades 1 – 8Dates: March 28 – March 31 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $155 Min/Max Students: 6/20

Geology RocksBecome a Mad Science geologist as we explore Earth and its hidden treasures. Discover the wonders of rocks, fossils, dinosaurs, minerals and geological phenomena like earthquakes, mountains and volcanoes. Start your own rock and mineral collection, grow a crystal, build a sedimentary stacker and prepare a fossil to take home. This camp is hosted by Mad Science.

For: ages 6 – 12, grades 1 – 6Dates: March 28 – March 31 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $135 Min/Max Students: 10/20

LEGO® Star Wars™ Art Camp with Kidcreate StudioLEGOs® and Star Wars™ — what an amazing combination! We’ll work as a team to paint a huge mural complete with stars, planets and far, far away galaxies. Campers will use LEGOs® to build star fighters and to make a light saber and Darth Vader bobble head. We’ll even stage an intergalactic battle! Working with LEGOs®, paint, clay and other art supplies, we will create these masterpieces that your young Jedi will love. Register early for this popular camp. Please pack a nut-free snack and a drink for your child each day.

For: ages 5 – 12, grades K – 6Dates: March 28 – March 31 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $140Min/Max Students: 6/20

Let’s Draw with Kidcreate StudioIf it is drawing, sketching, and cartooning you’re after, then this is the camp for you! In this introductory drawing camp, we’ll learn basic techniques and principles of drawing as we create puppies, ponies, people and more. Creativity will flow from your artist as they learn from their very own How to Draw take-home booklet. Each day we’ll learn the simple step-by-step methods essential to creating memorable drawings. Please pack a nut-free snack and a drink for your child each day.

For: ages 5 – 12, grades K – 6Dates: March 28 – March 31 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $140Min/Max Students: 6/20

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NASA: Academy of Space ExplorersFrom Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on Mad Science program sends campers on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn the challenges of space travel and living in space and participate in a rocket launch. This camp is hosted by Mad Science.

For: ages 7 – 12, grades 2 – 6Dates: March 28 – March 31 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $140Min/Max Students: 10/20

Nature’s BountyGet back to nature with Blake pre-kindergarten teacher Lisa Small. We’ll have fun exploring Blake’s wooded areas, building shelters, observing animals and letting our imaginations run wild. Children will need to dress for the weather each day and bring a change of clothes. Rediscover the natural world with this woodland immersion camp!

For: ages 4 – 6, grades Pre-k – KDates: March 28 – March 31 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $140Min/Max Students: 5/16

NEEDLECRAFT CAMPS Join Blake prekindergarten teacher Lisa Small for fun and informative introductory needlecraft camps. Register for just one or all four!

Introduction to Crochet Campers will learn to crochet their own granny squares in this hands-on camp.

For: ages 7 – 14, grades 2 – 8 Date: Thursday, March 31 Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Hopkins campus, Lower School Cost: $35 Min/Max Students: 5/16

Introduction to Felting Create a picture out of felt and be amazed as it shrinks at this fun and engaging art camp.

For: ages 7 – 14, grades 2 – 8 Date: Wednesday, March 30 Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Hopkins campus, Lower School Cost: $35 Min/Max Students: 5/16

Introduction to Knitting Learn how to knit or take your knitting skills to the next level in this hands-on camp.

For: ages 7 – 14, grades 2 – 8 Date: Monday, March 28 Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Hopkins campus, Lower School Min/Max Students: 5/16

Introduction to Sewing Campers will learn new stitches and hand sewing techniques through guided instruction and fun activities.

For: ages 7 – 14, grades 2 – 8 Date: Tuesday, March 29 Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Hopkins campus, Lower School Cost: $35 Min/Max Students: 5/16

“ Blake always does a tremendous job of making our children feel taken care of and happy.

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Résumé and Interviewing Skills WorkshopJoin Blake Associate Head of School Anne Graybeal for a workshop on constructing effective résumés, writing engaging cover letters and practicing interview strategies. This hands-on experience will be helpful for students applying for summer jobs and internships or preparing for the college admission process. Bonus: Participants can seek personalized feedback on résumés and cover letters from Ms. Graybeal any time in the year following the workshop.

For: ages 13 – 18, grades 8 – 12Dates: March 29 – March 30 (Tuesday – Wednesday)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $75Min/Max Students: 5/16

The Messiest Art Camp Ever! - Part IIBack by popular demand with all new projects that take mess making to a whole new level! We’ll paint with plaster, sculpt with gooey gunk, make papier mâché birds and fling paint like American painter Jackson Pollock. We will even learn some art terms along the way. These are not projects to tackle at home — leave the mess with us. After all, being a kid is messy business! There is no need for your child to have completed The Messiest Art Camp Ever! - Part I to attend this camp. Please pack a nut-free snack and a drink for your child each day.

For: ages 5 – 12, grades K – 6Dates: March 28 – March 31 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $140Min/Max Students: 6/20

Unicorns and Their Fairy Friends Art Camp with Kidcreate StudioUnicorns, fairies and more mystical creatures will inspire us at this magical camp. Your child will dream of swimming with mermaids, flying on the back of Pegasus, fighting a fire-breathing dragon and more! Model Magic®, air-dry clay, paint, glitter and other magical materials will help bring their dreams to life. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day.

For: ages 5 – 12, grades K – 6Dates: March 28 – March 31 (Monday – Thursday)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $140Min/Max Students: 6/20

Vertical Endeavors AdventureTake your spring break to new heights and embark on an indoor rock climbing adventure to Vertical Endeavors. Campers will need tennis shoes, comfortable clothing and a signed waiver to climb.

For: ages 10 – 14, grades 5 – 8Date: Thursday, March 31Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $50Min/Max Students: 8/15

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Yoga Fitness (Grades 3 – 6)Join us for yoga and fitness fun! Yoga brings out the best in kids and teaches positive lessons. Colleen Evon, founder of Fun Sun Kids Yoga and former preschool teacher, is a certified yoga instructor. She is currently an instructor at CorePower Yoga and teaches kids yoga programs at several Twin Cities schools, including The Blake School.

For: ages 8 – 12, grades 3 – 6Date: Tuesday, March 29Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $45Min/Max Students: 5/16

Yoga Fitness (Grades Pre-k – 2)Join us for yoga and fitness fun! Yoga brings out the best in kids and teaches positive lessons. Colleen Evon, founder of Fun Sun Kids Yoga and former preschool teacher, is a certified yoga instructor. She is currently an instructor at CorePower Yoga and teaches kids yoga programs at several Twin Cities schools, including The Blake School.

For: ages 4 – 8, grades Pre-k – 2Date: Tuesday, March 29Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $35Min/Max Students: 5/16

Our children are learning while having fun.

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Looking for fun, adventure, sports, arts and friendships? Blake’s Camp Acoma has brought together children from across the Twin Cities for more than 50 years. Campers engage in the arts and athletics while developing curiosity, creativity and positive risk-taking skills. Unique session

themes provide opportunities to develop physical, social and intellectual skills in a friendly and safe environment. Blake’s core values of respect, love of learning, integrity and courage are explored

as campers embrace the magic of summer at Camp Acoma. Need a summer’s worth of fun in one place? Each Acoma session offers unique themes, field trips and projects. All of this and more keep

campers on their toes and covered in sunscreen!

Session A: June 13 – June 24 (2 weeks) at Hopkins campusSession B1: June 27 – June 30 (1 week, Monday – Thursday) at Hopkins campus

Session B2: July 5 – July 8 (1 week, Tuesday – Friday) at Hopkins campusSession C: July 11 – July 22 (2 weeks) at Hopkins campusSession D1: July 25 – July 29 (1 week) at Wayzata campus

Session D2: August 1 – August 5 (1 week) at Wayzata campus

Acoma Cubs We play to learn and learn to play! Day camp fun meets school readiness at Camp Acoma Cubs. Our youngest campers learn to love camp and school through arts and crafts, fantasy and dramatic play, athletics, biking, scooting, cooking and games. Session themes emphasize early literacy, mathematical thinking and scientific exploration in addition to cooperative and independent play. Pack swim suits and towels; we’ll have water fun and games on hot days (there is no pool swimming in Cubs). Weekly morning field trips enhance each theme-based session. Blake faculty and counselors who are caring role models with unique talents lead Camp Acoma. The faculty to student ratio is below 1:7. A foundation of Camp Acoma is developing strong relationships with other campers and counselors. Ice skating in Blake’s arena will be offered twice a week when camp is on the Hopkins campus. Campers enjoy a safe, enriched environment in Blake’s generous early childhood facilities on both the Hopkins and Wayzata campuses. Parents of children entering kindergarten can choose between Cubs and Bears based on age, swimming ability and camp readiness.*

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to register for Camp Acoma on the proper campus — Hopkins or Wayzata.

Camp Acoma Cubs For: ages 4–5, or entering pre-kindergarten and kindergarten*

Times: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., full day (pack nut-free lunch & afternoon snack for your child each day) 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., mornings (option to stay for lunch is included)

Cost: $450 full day (per two-week session) $245 mornings (per two-week session) $195 full day (per four-day session), weeks of June 27 – June 30 and July 5 – 8 $110 mornings (per four-day session), weeks of June 27 – June 30 and July 5 – 8 $245 full day (per one-week session), weeks of July 25 – 29 and August 1 – 5 $125 mornings (per one-week session), weeks of July 25 – 29 and August 1 – 5

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Acoma BearsJoin Camp Acoma Bears for a summer of action, creation and relaxation in six unique sessions. Local field trips serve as capstones and opportunities for more hands-on learning and adventure. A foundation of Camp Acoma is developing strong relationships with other campers and counselors. Blake faculty and counselors who are caring role models with unique talents lead Camp Acoma. Our counselor-to-student ratio is below 1:8. Dedicated arts and physical education faculty deepen athletic and artistic experiences throughout each session. Please pack a nut-free lunch, afternoon snack and water bottle for your child each day. Refrigerators and microwaves are not available.

Camp Acoma Bears takes full advantage of Blake’s rolling acres, pool (Hopkins campus only), gymnasium, ice arena (Hopkins campus only) and nearby lakes. Each session offers hours of swimming lessons and water-based activities. A personalized swim assessment guides the instruction of each child and Red Cross Certified lifeguards serve as instructors. New or reluctant swimmers will be guided gently in water adjustment and learn-to-swim exercises. Ice skating in Blake’s arena will be offered twice a week (Hopkins campus only). Be amazed at how much your child can grow in one summer!

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to register for Camp Acoma Bears on the proper campus — Hopkins or Wayzata.

Camp Acoma Bears For: ages 6 – 8, entering grades K* – 2

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., full day 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., half day (available in combination with other Blake offerings) 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., half day (available in combination with other Blake offerings)

Cost: $450 full day (per two-week session) $195 full day (per four-day session), weeks of June 27 – June 30 and July 5 – 8 $245 full day (per one-week session), weeks of July 25 – 29 and August 1 – 5 $125 – 135 half day (one week in combination with other Blake offerings) $245 full day (one week in combination with other Blake offerings)

*Parents of children entering kindergarten can choose between Cubs and Bears based on age, swimming ability and camp readiness.

The counselors and staff were absolutely fantastic! They truly made it a wonderful experience for our son.

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Acoma AdventureCamp Acoma Adventure revs up the camp fun for the older camper. Daily activities emphasize positive risk taking, team building and Acoma traditions such as visual arts, athletics, daily swimming and ice skating (dates on Hopkins campus only). Weekly field trips emphasize adventure! Camp Acoma is led by Blake faculty and counselors who are caring role models with unique talents. Our counselor-to-student ratio is below 1:8. Swimming is led by Red Cross certified lifeguards and instructors, and campers will improve their stroke proficiency while learning new strokes and/or how to compete in swimming. New or reluctant swimmers will be guided gently in water adjustment and learn-to-swim exercises. Each session offers hours of swimming lessons and water-based activities. Please pack a nut-free lunch, afternoon snack and water bottle for your child each day. Refrigerators and microwaves are not available.

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to register for Camp Acoma Adventure on the proper campus — Hopkins or Wayzata

Camp Acoma Adventure For: ages 8 – 10, entering grades 3 – 5

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., full day 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., half day (available in combination with other Blake offerings) 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., half day (available in combination with other Blake offerings)Cost: $465 full day (per two-week session) $200 full day (per four-day session), weeks of June 27 – June 30 and July 5 – 8 $250 full day (per one-week session), weeks of July 25 – 29 and August 1 – 5 $130 – 140 half day (one week in combination with other Blake offerings) $250 full day (one week in combination with other Blake offerings)

Mix & Match Camps Please read through the wide array of options for children entering grades K – 5. Camp Acoma Bears and Acoma Adventure are offered in half- and full-day weekly sessions (when combined with other Blake camps) and full-day, two-week sessions to give children the opportunity to have fun in Acoma and the many other camps at Blake.

Acoma in Training: Leadership DevelopmentDo you want to be a camp counselor? Do you enjoy playing with young children? Are you seeking leadership positions at your school? In our “Acoma in Training” program, you will explore and develop your leadership style, learn strategies for working with young children, and practice overseeing creative camp activities. Training includes Red Cross Babysitting Certification*, basic first aid, health, water safety, and leadership development. Day camp favorites of games, swimming lessons and water fun, songs and art projects round out each day. Volunteer opportunities for the remaining Camp Acoma sessions are available upon completion of this fun and inspiring camp! Acoma in Training is led by Blake Middle School faculty Robin Ferguson.

For: ages 11 – 15, entering grades 6 – 9Dates: June 13 – June 24Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, Lower SchoolCost: $515.00* Includes Red Cross Babysitting CertificationMin/Max Campers: 8/25

Fun! The instructors & leaders were great. I really felt that they cared about my children and my kids felt it too. They felt safe and comfortable and really enjoyed camp.

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NEED FULL DAY CAMPS OR EXTENDED CARE? Spring Break and Summer at Blake offer several options to craft a full day of camp fun. Staffed by Blake faculty and Acoma staff, each option below provides a safe and fun place for campers before, between or after camps. The online registration system will prompt you when Extended Day, Recess Bridge or Acoma Bears & Adventure (summer only) matches your selection.

Extended DayExtend the day and extend the fun! Children enjoy indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts and an afternoon snack. Extended Day is a fun and safe place for children to ramp up and wind down before or after a great day at Blake.

Spring BreakExtended Day is available for care before and after camps during Spring Break at Blake from March 28 – 31 on the Hopkins campus. Our morning sessions are available from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and our afternoon sessions run from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. each evening; late charges will be assessed.

Extended Day at Hopkins campus: March 28 – March 31For: ages 4 – 11 or pre-kindergarten – grade 5Dates: March 28 – 31Time: Morning 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; Afternoon 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, playground or room #109Cost: Mornings $25 for 4 days;Afternoons $50 for 4 days

SummerExtended Day is available for care before and after camps during Summer at Blake the weeks of June 13 – July 22 on the Hopkins campus and July 25 – August 5 on the Wayzata campus. Students can be enrolled in the morning session from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., in the afternoon session from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., or both depending on the course offerings at each of our campuses. Children do not need to attend Camp Acoma to be a part of Extended Day. Children must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. each evening; late charges will be assessed. If you would like to do swimming lessons within Extended Day, please review the information in the Sports Camps section.

Extended Day at Hopkins campus: June 13 – July 22For: ages 4 – 11 or entering pre-kindergarten – grade 5Dates: One-week sessions, June 13 – July 22Time: Morning 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.; Afternoon 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Location: Hopkins campus, playground or room #109Cost: Mornings $30 per one–week session/$25 weeks of June 27 – June 30 and July 5 – July 8;Afternoons $60 per one-week session/$50 weeks of June 27 – June 30 and July 5 – July 8

Extended Day at Wayzata, Highcroft campus: July 25 – August 5For: ages 4 – 11 or entering pre-kindergarten – grade 5Dates: One-week sessions, July 25 – August 5Time: Morning 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.; Afternoon 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Location: Wayzata campus, playground or room #222Cost: Mornings $30 per one-week session;Afternoons $60 per one-week session

Mix & Match Half-Day Camps!Most of our camps and courses are either in the morning or afternoon. Mix and match offerings are based on age and interest. Recess Bridge is available for campers between camps (see below). In the summer, Camp Acoma Bears and Adventure offers weekly morning and afternoon sessions to begin or end the day for campers ages 6 – 11. The online registration system will prompt you when Extended Day, Recess Bridge, or Acoma (summer only) matches your selection.

Morning to Afternoon Camp Transition: Recess BridgeAll children on campus must be affiliated with a program. If you are pairing morning and afternoon camps, we can provide supervision over lunch and spend some time outside during recess (summer only). Children enrolled in Recess Bridge must bring a nut-free lunch and a beverage. The online registration system will prompt you when Recess Bridge matches your selection. All campers are escorted to and from offerings by staff.

For: ages 4 – 14 or entering pre-kindergarten – grade 8Spring Break Cost: $10 – $25/weekSummer Cost: $25 – 35/week

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General Information & Policies

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Spring Break and Summer at Blake camps and courses are available to Blake students as well as students from other schools throughout the Twin Cities. For spring break camps, register using your child’s current grade level. For sum-mer camps, please register based on the grade your child is entering for the 2016-17 school year. Children do not need to attend The Blake School to participate.

RegistrationPlease register online at www.blakeschool.org/summer. Credit Card and e-check options are available. All medical information is collected via online registration.

Declined Checks and Credit CardsThere will be a $25 fee for any declined credit card charges or checks that cannot be processed due to insufficient funds.

Drop-off & Pick-up ProceduresPick up and drop off can take some time given the number of campers coming and going at the start and end of each day. Please plan for approximately 10 minutes. We realize that traffic in and around the Twin Cities can be heavy and that delays may occur, so please plan accordingly. Students are expected to arrive on campus in time for the beginning of each activity. If a pick up is over 15 minutes late, your child will be cared for in the camp office or at Extended Day. Late fees will be assessed. There is no transportation provided between campuses.

Hopkins campus: To drop off your child or children for Summer at Blake on the Hopkins campus, enter the campus via Blake Road South. Follow the driveway as it curves to the left and then to the right and up a small hill to

the carpool circle in front of the Blake Lower and Middle School. Pick up is at the same loca-tion. Arrival and pick up for Camp Acoma is on the playground. Follow signage to various camps and courses. Pre–camp communication will provide specific locations.

Wayzata campus: To drop off your child or children on the Wayzata campus, enter the campus via Peavey Lane. Turn right into the school parking lot and drive through the lot to enter the carpool lane in the front of the school. Pick up is in the same location. There is limited parking in the front parking lot. Please park in the back of the school if you are entering the building.

Please note: Students who enroll in programs that take place on our Wayzata campus must be dropped off and picked up at that location. Blake does not provide transportation between campuses.

Code of ConductSummer at Blake welcomes all families and children and provides a safe and respectful environment that honors The Blake School’s core values of respect, love of learning, integrity and courage. Summer at Blake encourages high standards of behavior rooted in an environ-ment of welcome, safety and respect. Campers and students must be with their counselors or teachers at all times. Summer at Blake reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to deny any camper or student the opportunity to partici-pate in an activity or the remainder of a camp or class if the child’s social conduct or behavior is deemed unsatisfactory by the Summer at Blake administration. No refunds or credits will be issued in the case of dismissal from a camp or course due to conduct.


Blake Changes, Cancellations & RefundsBlake reserves the right to change or cancel any course in the event enrollment does not meet minimum participation. In the event of a change or cancellation, Blake will make every effort to notify families immediately and will offer the option of transferring enrollment to-ward another class or receiving a full refund for the class. No refund is granted for a single class or session due to circumstances beyond our control such as weather. No refunds or credits will be issued in the case of dismissal from a course or camp due to conduct.

Parent Cancellations & RefundsPlease register for courses and camps carefully. Any request for a change or refund must be made to the Summer at Blake director. There is a $75 non-refundable deposit for all Spring Break and Summer at Blake camps and courses. There will be additional charges for multiple registration changes.

Spring Break: $75 non-refundable deposit for each camp and course registration. There will be charges for multiple registration changes. Requests for refunds prior to February 15, 2016 will receive a full refund minus non-refundable deposits and any administrative fees per class/camp. Refund requests made between Febru-ary 16 and March 1, 2016 will be refunded at 50 percent minus non-refundable deposits and any administrative fees. No refunds will be issued after March 1, 2016 to ensure staffing and pro-grammatic commitments to all families. This policy includes cancellations due to vacation schedules, conflicting activities and/or just a change in plans.

Summer: $75 non-refundable deposit for each camp and course registration. There will be charges for multiple registration changes. Requests for refunds prior to May 1, 2016 will receive a full refund minus non-refundable deposits and any administrative fees per class/camp. Refund requests made between May 2 and May 15, 2016 will be refunded at 50 percent minus non-refundable deposits and any admin-istrative fees. No refunds will be issued after May 15, 2016 to ensure staffing and program-matic commitments to all families. This policy

includes cancellations due to vacation sched-ules, conflicting activities and/or just a change in plans.

AbsencesThere will be no refunds for illnesses, absences, vacations, cancellations due to weather or late matriculation. No refund will be given if a student is dismissed from a program because of disciplinary action. In courses for high school academic credit, consistent attendance is essen-tial to earning credit due to the intensive nature of the courses. All absences must be reported to the Summer at Blake Office at 952–988–3463 or [email protected]. Please do not enroll your child in a credit-bearing course at the high school level if you expect him or her to be trav-eling to a sporting event, a cultural activity, or any other event that will require missing more than two days of the course. Please review the attendance policy for credit courses at www.blakeschool.org/summer.

TransportationTransportation is not available between Blake campuses. Please review locations carefully as camps and courses are located on all three cam-puses. No refunds will be issued for registering for a class at an incorrect location.

Inclement WeatherIf Spring Break or Summer at Blake must be closed for any reason, the staff will make every effort to alert families prior to the start of class via text, email or at drop off. There are no re-funds for cancellations due to weather.

Summer at Blake offers students dozens of wonderful opportunities to find fun, enrichment and new friends in a caring and supportive environment.

Visit our website:www.blakeschool.org or call us at 952-988-3463 for more information.

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