GENERAL INFORMATION · 2021. 3. 5. · Stringing Along 7 - 8 X Summer Strummin’: Ukulele Course 5...

GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCATION Summer Explorations courses will be held at Lakewood Middle School.

Lakewood Middle School 6601 Edgewater Dr

Overland Park, KS 66223

Summer Environmental Workshop courses will be held at Blue Valley Wilderness Science Center, located behind Blue Valley Middle School.

Blue Valley Wilderness Science Center 5001 West 163rd Terrace Overland Park, KS 66085

SUMMER PROGRAM DATES &

TIMES Summer Explorations courses are offered in 3 different sessions. Summer Environmental Workshop courses are offered Sessions 1 and 2, with both morning and afternoon classes. Be sure to verify the dates and time for each session in the course descriptions.

Session 1: June 14-17 Session 2: June 21-24 Session 3: June 28-July 1

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration for summer programs begins on March 8, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Registration will close on March 29, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. For additional information about these courses, please contact 913.239.4246. Please use ParentVUE to register students for courses. This can be done by navigating to https://bvpo.bluevalleyk12.org/. Additional information for registering is included at the end of this packet. Students enroll for the grade they will enter in the fall of 2021. The payment window will open on April 14, 2021 and it will close on May 5, 2021.

ATTENDANCE Any student who will miss more than 2 days of class should not enroll. Students will be dropped from the roster after 2 missed classes and will not be eligible for a refund. Any cancellations after the registration deadline may result in an administrative fee.

OTHER INFORMATION Summer programs are financially supported through student tuition. Registration is not complete until payment is received. Students with outstanding fees may be removed from class rosters beginning on May 6, 2021. Fees are not adjusted for free/reduced lunch status. Programs may have wait lists based on content, facilities, equipment, and teacher availability. For additional information about the wait lists, contact 913.239.4246. All courses are contingent on the minimum enrollment and availability of staffing.

COVID 19 PROTOCOL The district will continue to employ appropriate COVID-19 mitigation practices during summer programs for safe learning environments including, but not limited to, wearing masks/face coverings, social distancing (when possible), temperature screenings, enhanced cleaning/sanitizing practices and more.

https://bvpo.bluevalleyk12.org/

Course Schedule 2021

Course Grade Level for 2021-22

Session 1 June 14-17


Session 3 June 28-July 1

Active Games Galore 1 - 5 X X

BEE Informed About Beekeeping 6 - 8 X

Board Game Bonanza (3rd-5th) 3 - 5 X X X

Board Game Bonanza (6th-8th) 6 - 8 X X X

Carpenter’s Corner (1st-3rd) 1 - 3 X

Carpenter’s Corner (4th-6th) 4 - 6 X

Chinese Immersion 1 Summer Booster (Current Chinese Immersion students only)

1 Course is 3 weeks

X X X

Chinese Immersion 2 Summer Booster (Current Chinese Immersion students only)

2 Course is 3 weeks

X X X

Chinese Immersion 3-4 Summer Booster

(Current Chinese Immersion students only)

3 - 4 Course is 3 weeks

X X X

Cooking Cool Cultural Foods (Exploring Latin American Food)

1 - 4 X X X

Curious and Creative Crew 1 - 3 X X X

Daring Detectives 1 - 3 X X X

En Francais, s’ill vous plait! (In French, Please!)

5 - 6 X X X

Everyday I’m Shufflin’ 4 - 7 X

Exploring Kansas Habitats at WSC (AM or PM Sessions)

1 - 2 X


Course Grade Level for

2021-22 Session 1

June 14-17 Session 2

June 21-24 Session 3

June 28–July 1

Exploring Kansas Habitats at WSC 3 - 4 X

Facing the Challenges of Middle School

with Class & Peace…For Girls Only 7 – 8 X X

Food, Fitness, and FUN! 1 - 5 X X

From Trash to Treasure 1 - 2 and 3 - 5 X Grades 1 - 2

X Grades 3 - 5

X Grades 1 - 2

Future Scientists 1 - 2 X X X

Gaming Unplugged 3 - 5 X X X

Girls in STEM – STEM Tales! 2 - 3 X

H-2-O Go! 1 - 2 X X

Hogwarts Crash Course For Muggles

6 - 8 X X

“I Like You!” with Mr. Rogers, Daniel Tiger and Lady Elaine

1 - 2 X X

Intro to Role Playing Games 4 - 8 X X X

Jumping to Advanced Integrated Mathematics 7

7th graders only Course is 3 weeks

X X X

Jumping to 8th Grade Algebra 1 8th graders only Course is 3 weeks

X X X

Junior Naturalist Training at WSC 5 - 6 X

Just Cheer! 1 - 5 X

Just Dance! 1 - 5 X


Course Grade Level for 2021-22



Session 3 June 28 –July 1

Knights of the Square Table 5 - 8 X X

Let’s Debate! 5 - 8 X X

Lightning Fast Needles

6 - 8 X

Make a Menagerie: Creating Animals in Art

1 - 3 X X

Middle School Rocks! 6 X

Music Through the Ages 5 - 8 X X

Passion Projects 3 - 5 X X

Ping-pong with Star Kids 3 - 8 X X

Puzzlemania 3 - 6 X X X

Royal Flush Card Games 4 - 6 X X

Sewing Made Simple 5 - 8 X

STEMtopia 3 - 5 X X X

String-A-Lings 6 - 7 X

Stringing Along 7 - 8 X

Summer Strummin’: Ukulele Course

5 - 8 X X

Total Triple Threat 3 - 8 X

Uke Can Do It 6 - 8 X

Course Descriptions

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Active Games Galore Come and play all of your favorite PE games and more!! We will

Play “Capture the Flag”, “Knock Out”, “Beachball Volleyball”,

“California Kickball” and “4 Corner Cone Ball.” Stay active this

Summer with a wide variety of fun summer sports and games for

grades 1-5.

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 1-5 Fee: $80 Session 1: June 14-17 Course #: ESXP400 Session 2: June 21-24

Course#: ESXP401

BEE Informed About Beekeeping An introduction to the fascinating world of honey bees and related

products. Safety, Biology, and Hive Management will be

discussed. Honey bees and beekeeping will be looked at from

the perspectives of both agriculture and environmental science.

Students will also learn the basics of what is involved to start and

maintain a beekeeping hobby.

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 6-8 Fee: $80 Session 3: June 28-July1 Course #: ESXP403

Board Games Bonanza (3rd – 5th grade) Do you love playing board games? Join us as we learn about

five different board games for kids – Pitch, Farkle, 5 Crowns,

Ticket to Ride: First Journey, and Settlers of Catan Junior! Learn

how to play these fun board games so you can spice up your

family game nights! Students will learn how to play the games,

compete against their classmates, and have so much fun while

doing so!

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 3-5 Fee: $80 Session 1: June 14-17

Course #: ESXP406 Session 2: June 21-24

Course #: ESXP407 Session 3: June 28-July 1

Course #: ESXP408

Board Games Bonanza (6th – 8th grade) Do you love playing board games? Join us as we learn about five

different board games for kids – Pitch, Farkle, 5 Crowns, Ticket to

Ride: First Journey, and Settlers of Catan Junior! Learn how to

play these fun board games so you can spice up your family

game nights! Students will learn how to play the games, compete

against their classmates, and have so much fun while doing so!




Course #: ESXP411

Course Descriptions

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Carpenter’s Corner (1st – 3rd) Wood working is fun and useful. Kids in this course will have an

opportunity to work with wood and tools at an age-appropriate

level to build something of their choice.


Course #: ESXP412

Carpenter’s Corner (4th – 6th) Wood working is fun and useful. Kids in this course will have an

opportunity to work with wood and tools at an age-appropriate

level to build something of their choice.

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 4-6 Fee: $80

Session 2: June 21-24

Course #: ESXP416

Chinese Immersion Summer Booster 1st Grade This 3 week session is limited to students in Blue Valley’s

Chinese Immersion program during the school year. Taught by

one of our immersion teachers, this class will provide students

with an opportunity to learn in and practice their Chinese

language. The content for the summer course is built from the

standards and vocabulary from the kindergarten curriculum and

will highlight priority standards and vocabulary.

NOTE: This course is a 3-week session, and students are required to attend all 3 weeks.

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 1 Fee: $240 Session 1-3: June 14-July 1

Course #: ESXP418

Chinese Immersion Summer Booster 2nd Grade This 3 week session is limited to students in Blue Valley’s




language. The content for the summer course is built from the

standards and vocabulary from the 1st grade curriculum and will

highlight priority standards and vocabulary.


Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 am Grades: 2 Fee: $240 Session 1-3: June 14-July 1 Course #: ESXP421

Course Descriptions

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Chinese Immersion Summer Booster 3rd & 4th Grade This 3 week session is limited to students in Blue Valley’s




language. The content for the summer course will build on

classroom learning from the past year and provide experiences to

maintain skills and vocabulary.


Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 3-4 Fee: $240 Session 1-3: June 14-July 1

Course#: ESXP424

Cooking Cool Cultural Foods (Exploring Latin American Food) Students will learn to make recipes for yummy foods eaten in 4

different Spanish speaking countries! Course participants will

adhere to COVID-19 protocol and food safety guidelines while

cooking.



Course#: ESXP350

Curious and Creative Crew Exercise, team building, solving problems, and having fun is what

this course is about! Students will learn to tackle both silly and

serious problems. Whether they are faced with, “How can I

reach a snack when it is too far away?” or “How can we keep

animals off of main roads?” Students will work together with new

and old friends as they learn to brainstorm and invent creative

solutions. Out of the box thinking is encouraged and celebrated!




Course#: ESXP429 Daring Detectives

Help find clues, predict the answer, look for differences within

moments, work through obstacles, and never give up on the

case, to become true daring detectives. We will learn many

new skills and use skills we’ve learned in the past, such as,

read, decode, explore, investigate, infer, and predict. There

will be hands-on learning and exploration, mystery stories that

will be read and investigated, and situations where teamwork

will be needed.

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 1-3 Fee: $80 Session 1: June 14-17 Course #: ESXP430 Session 2: June 21-24 Course#: ESXP431 Session 3: June 28-July1 Course#: ESXP432

Course Descriptions

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En Francasi, s’ill vous plait! (In French Please) Join Prairie Star Middle School’s French teacher, Madame

(Knecht) Thompson, for a week learning in French! We will learn

some conversational phrases in French, as well as learn about

French culture, foods, colors, and numbers. Slight changes to the

curriculum will occur each week, but the week will always end

with a fun arts and crafts project!


Course#: ESXP433 Session 2: June 21-24

Course#: ESXP434 Session 3: June 28-July1

Course#: ESXP435

Everyday I’m Shufflin’ Students will learn the basic etiquette and strategies of card

playing – How to shuffle properly, how to deal correctly and how

to play classic card games like Hearts, Spades, Solitaire, Rummy,

Spoons, and more!


Course #: ESXP436

Exploring Kansas Habitats at WSC Grades 1 - 2 (5001 W. 163rd Terr. Stilwell, KS) Students will participate in a variety of activities that increase

awareness and appreciation for the natural environment.

Students will have an opportunity to investigate the prairie, study

the forest, learn about the wetlands, and work in the WSC’s

butterfly garden while studying the garden’s flowers and insects.

Location: Wilderness Science Center Time: 8:30-11:30 am or 1:00-4:00 pm Grades: 1-2 Fee: $80 Session 2 - a.m.: June 21-24 Course #: ESSES5 Session 2 - p.m.: June21-24 Course#: ESSES6

Exploring Kansas Habitats at WSC Grades 3 - 4 (5001 W. 163rd Terr. Stilwell, KS) Students will engage in a variety of outdoor activities exploring

nature by studying the three main habitats at the WSC: forest,

wetland, and prairie. Hands-on activities will energize and

enhance their experiences. Students will be interacting with

nature through observations, journaling, collecting, recording,

measuring, graphing, and hiking. This is an opportunity for

students to practice and apply many of their science skills

through an authentic outdoor learning experience.

Location: Wilderness Science Center Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades: 3-4 Fee: $80 Session 1: June 14-17 Course #: ESSES2

Course Descriptions

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Facing the Challenges of Middle School With Class & Peace…For Girls Only This leadership course will dive deep in to the world of girls’

relationships including social media, friendship, handling conflict,

body image, self-esteem, jealousy, authentic beauty, self-care

and more! Girls will be led through interactive activities, projects,

reflection and videos by the author of the STEP Up program.

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 7-8 Girls Only Fee: $80 Session 1: June 14-17

Course#: ESXP439 Session 2: June21-24

Course#: ESXP440

Food, Fitness, and FUN! Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Do you like being active and

playing games? If so, this course is for you! We will learn how to

make healthy, kid friendly snacks, discover fun ways to be active,

and have fun! Course participants will adhere to COVID-19

protocol and food safety guidelines during the food portion of the

course.


Course #: ESXP442 Session 3: June 28-July1

Course #: ESXP444

From Trash to Treasure Let’s make treasures out of trash! Students will recycle and repurpose everyday items to make new designs and art projects. We will also learn about the science behind recycling and renewable vs non -renewable resources. This is the perfect chance to get creative, think outside the box, and use recyclables to make beautiful are projects. Please note this is offered to different grades in different sessions.

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 1-2 and 3-5 Fee: $80 Session 1: June 14-17 (Grades 1-2)

Course #: ESXP445 Session 2: June 21-24 (Grades 3-5)

Course #: ESXP446 Session 3: June 28-July 1 (Grades 1-2)

Course #: ESXP447 Future Scientists

Do your kiddos love science and hands-on experiments? Then

this class is for them! We will dig into some new, fun science

experiments each day! Some experiments will include:

elephant toothpaste, creating lava jars and snow, magic

inflating balloons, objects sinking vs. floating and many more!

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 1-2 Fee: $80 Session 1: June 14-17 Course #: ESXP448 Session 2: June 21-24 Course #: ESXP449 Session 3: June 28-July 1 Course #: ESXP450

Course Descriptions

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Gaming Unplugged Students will learn how to play a variety of tabletop games,

including board games, dominoes, and card games. Each week

will be different.




Course #: ESXP456

Girls in STEM – STEM Tales! What are STEM Tales? STEM Tales are a series of STEM

challenges that use a fairy tale that your child is likely already

familiar with. By adding in a story element, students find joy in

transporting themselves into a story to solve a problem. This is a

great way to integrate literacy and STEM activities to kids. The

classic fairy tales engage the kids, and as they read through the

story they are seamlessly led through the Engineering Design

Process. This course is specifically geared to introduce girls to

becoming interested in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math.


Course #: ESXP451

H-2-O Go! This course is all about the science of water! Throughout the

week we will do activities and science experiments to investigate

how water moves around us, why water is so unique, and how it

powers our lives.



Course #: ESXP458

Hogwarts Crash Course for Muggles One week to learn everything you need to know from the world

of Harry Potter through quidditch, potions, trivia, and

exploration. Students will discover more about the

novels/movies while also understanding empathy, resiliency,

friendship, and more through the characters.

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 6-8 Fee: $80 Session 1: June 14-17 Course #: ESXP460 Session 2: June 21-24 Course #: ESXP461

Course Descriptions

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“I Like You!” with Mr. Rogers, Daniel Tiger, and Lady Elaine Feelings can be happy, or they can be scary and hard to feel. We

will explore Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and his friends’

encountering their emotions and dealing with them in healthy

ways. We will make a Daniel Tiger Puppet, Mr. Rogers’s

stationery, and have a Lady Elaine and Prince Friday fashion

show! Your child will end the week more confident in feeling,

accepting and expressing his or her emotions in healthy ways in

this sometimes overwhelming world.



Course #: ESXP464

Intro to Role Playing Games (sign up for 1, 2 or all 3 sessions) Role Playing Games allow students to engage in collaboration,

creativity, problem solving, and acting through the medium of an

imaginative game. Session 1 will be an intro to Dungeons and

Dragons game play, students will learn how to engage in role

playing, utilize game functions to add chance, and develop their

character’s behavior in real time. Session 2 will allow for more

small group independence, play through an entire week long

quest. Session 3 focus is on acting as a game master, designing

your own characters and exposure to the Star Wars RPG system.




Course #: ESXP468

Jumping to Advanced Integrated Mathematics (Incoming 7th Graders ONLY) This course is intended for students who did not take Advanced Math in 6th grade, but wish to take Advanced Integrated Math 7 as a 7th grader. The course content applies and extends previous understandings of operations with positive rational numbers to all rational numbers. Students will dive deeper into concepts learned in 6th grade math to prepare them for Advanced Integrated Math 7. NOTE: This course is a 3-week session, and students are required to attend all 3 weeks.

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 7th only Fee: $240.00 Session 1-3: June 14-July 1 Course #: ESXP335

Course Descriptions

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Jumping to 8th Grade Algebra (Incoming 8th Graders ONLY) This course is intended for students who did not take Advanced Math in 7th grade, but wish to take Algebra 1 as an 8th grader. Concepts will include, rational and irrational numbers, applications of the Pythagorean Theorem, volume and surface area of three-dimensional objects, including pyramids, cones, and spheres. By successfully completing this course, 7th grade Integrated Math students will be prepared for Algebra 1 their 8th grade year. NOTE: This course is a 3-week session, and students are

required to attend all 3 weeks.

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 8th only Fee: $240.00 Session 1-3: June 14-July 1 Course #: ESXP88

Junior Naturalist Training at WSC Grades 5 - 6 (5001 W. 163rd Terr. Stilwell, KS) Incoming 5th and 6th grade students have an opportunity to learn as a

Wilderness Science Center Junior Naturalist. To fulfill that role,

students will engage in many outdoor skills while studying ecology,

biology, and environmental science. Students will learn to identify

Kansas plants and animals, their special adaptations, and examine

how they interact with each other at the Wilderness Science Center.

The activities will include reading the land by looking for clues,

interpreting their findings, and drawing conclusions about the flora

and fauna of Kansas. Students will have the option to return the

week of June 21st to help with a 1st/2nd grade session for one day.

Location: Wilderness Science Center Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades: 5-6 Fee: $80 Session 1: June 14-17 Course #: ESSES1

Just Cheer! This class is about exploring who we are as cheerleaders and

building our confidence! It is taught by the same instructor as

Just Dance, who is a current NFL cheerleader. Routines and

cheers will be taught throughout the week. Games involving

dance and cheer will also be incorporated. Students will have an

opportunity to collaborate with other cheerleaders to make their

own routines and chants to virtually perform for each other and

families at the end of the week! There will be no stunting or

tumbling in this class.

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 1-5 Fee: $80 Session2: June 21-14

Course #: ESXP470

Just Dance! This class is about exploring who we are as dancers, as well as

learning about the different styles and techniques of dancing.

Some genres that will be explored are Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip

Hop and Pom. Routines in each genre will be taught throughout

the week. Games involving dance will also be incorporated.

Students will have an opportunity to collaborate with other

dancers to make their own routines to virtually perform for each

other and families at the end of the week! This class is taught by

a professional dancer.

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 1-5 Fee: $80 Session 1: June 14-17 Course #: ESXP 279

Course Descriptions

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Knights of the Square Table An introductory chess course for beginners. We will be exploring

basic chess openings, formations, and strategies (student may

enroll more than once if desired).

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 5-8 Fee: $80 Session1: June 14-17


Course #: ESXP473

Let’s Debate! Students will learn the skills and qualities of a good debater.

They will learn about what makes a valid argument and how to

communicate their thoughts and opinions in a respectful and

orderly manner. The week will culminate with a mock

congressional debate on a variety of issues.

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 5-8 Fee: $80 Session 2: June 21-24 Course #: ESXP 301 Session 3: June 28-July 1 Course #: ESXP 302

Lightning Fast Needles Have you ever wanted to learn how to make cool knitted or

crocheted scarves, blankets, or headbands? This exploratory

class will teach the basic stitches of both knitting and crocheting

so that you will have all the tools to be able to make your own

creations! Some advanced options and stitches will also be

taught in order to jazz up anything you make!


Course #: ESXP475

Make a Menagerie: Creating Animals in Art Students entering grades 1, 2, or 3 will spend the week looking at

animals in famous artworks and creating their own “zoo” inspired

by what we see in the paintings -- as well as our imaginations.

Students will paint lions, collage owls, create fish or peacocks

with clay -- and lots more! We’ll get messy and have fun learning

about the animals we make and the artists that inspire us.



Course #: ESXP480

Course Descriptions

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Middle School Rocks! Welcome to middle school. This course is for incoming 6th grade

Blue Valley students only. In this course you will learn everything

you need to know to feel successful before your very first day of

middle school. In a fun and creative way you will learn about how

your 6th grade day is structured, your daily schedule, electives

offered, organization and study tips, goal setting, getting involved,

making or maintaining healthy friendships, building a positive self-

esteem and more! Come learn all the best ways to maximize your

middle school years and shine!

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 6th Grade Only Fee: $80 Session 1: June 14-17

Course #: ESXP481

Music Through the Ages During this course, we will explore the history of rock and roll,

pop, country, rap, hip hop, and jazz music, and look into music

from different areas of the world (KPOP, Bollywood, South

America). Come on an adventure as we discover the world

through music!

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 5-8 Fee: $80 Session 1: June 14-17 Course #: ESXP484 Session 2: June 21-24 Course #: ESXP485 Passion Projects

Students will have the opportunity to dig deeper into something of

their choice that they are passionate about (animals, sports,

space, etc.) They will develop research skills and present their

findings to the class in any medium they wish, whether it’s

through a digital presentation, poster, diorama, board game, 3-D

display board, collage, and more!



Course #: ESXP489

Ping-pong with Star Kids This is an activity that kids will enjoy playing with each other. We

will learn the basic skills of ping-pong and develop more

advanced skills according to the abilities of the children. With this

game, the children will increase their hand-eye coordination,

develop thinking skills, and learn strategies to be used in the

game. The more kids practice their ping-pong skills the better

they will get.



Course #: ESXP521

Course Descriptions

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Puzzlemania Puzzle fans, this is for YOU! Jigsaw puzzles! Crossword puzzles!

Puzzle Apps! Puzzle creations! Puzzles of all levels and

varieties! If you like puzzles of any kind, you will love this course!

Not only will we be solving all kinds of puzzles, but we will be

creating our own puzzles too! Strengthen your problem-solving

skills, while expressing creativity and having fun all at the same

time!


Course #: ESXP491 Session 3: June 28-July1 Course #: ESXP492 Royal Flush Card Games

Yes, computers have Solitaire and other cared games. However,

have you ever played these games, LIVE? Learn a multitude of

different card games that include Go Fish, WAR, Spades, Hearts,

Canasta, Nerts, and so many more. Play against friends from

other schools to see who really is the “Ace” of games!

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 4-6 Fee: $80 Session 2: June 21-24 Course #: ESXP494 Session 3: June 28-July1 Course #: ESXP495

Sewing Made Simple Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? In this 4 day crash

course, students will learn all the basics of hand sewing and

complete a project to bring home and show off their skills. We

will have SEW much fun! Come join us!


Course #: ESXP496

STEMtopia At STEMtopia students will step into a world where they can use

their problem solving skills to complete activities hands-on.

Interactive tasks will STEM anywhere from robots, to coding, and

the arts. Allowing students to explore technologies while

engaging in hands-on activities that ask them to experiment and

engineer on their own.


Course #: ESXP499

Session 2: June 21-24 Course #: ESXP500 Session 3: June 28-July 1 Course #: ESXP501

Course Descriptions

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String-A-Lings String-A-Lings is a strings class for students who have taken

strings and are entering 6th and 7th grade! We will learn fun songs

and give a concert at the end of the week! Students who play the

violin, viola, and cello will bring their own instruments each day.

Bass players will have an instrument to play at school.


Course #: ESXP502

Stringing Along Stringing Along is a strings class for students who have taken

strings and are entering 7th and 8th grade! We will learn fun songs

and give a concert at the end of the week! Students who play the

violin, viola, and cello will bring their own instruments each day.

Bass players will have an instrument to play at school.

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 7-8 Fee: $80 Session 1: June 21-24 Course #: ESXP506

Summer Strummin’: Ukkulele Course The ukulele is a fun and easy instrument to learn. In this

course, students will learn a number of popular tunes. Ukuleles

will be available for students who need to borrow one. No prior

experience is necessary.


Course #: ESXP508

Session2: June 21-24 Course #: ESXP509

Total Triple Threat Students will learn all about what it takes to be a STAR

performer! They will improve their singing, dancing and acting

skills while participating in a full production process. We will sing

and dance to Broadway favorites and finish off the week by giving

a live streamed performance for our friends and family via Zoom!

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 3-8 Fee: $80 Session 3: June 28 – July 1

Course #: ESXP513

Course Descriptions

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Uke Can Do It Beginning ukulele course for middle school students. Please supply your own ukulele. We will learn to tune and care for your ukulele! We will also learn basic chords and strum patterns while we play together!

Location: Lakewood Middle Time: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Grades: 6-8 Fee: $80 Session 3: June 28-July 1

Course #: ESXP516

Course Request Enrollment Directions

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1. Go to https://bvpo.bluevalleyk12.org and click on I am a parent (ParentVUE) or I am a student (StudentVUE)

2. Enter your Username and Password to access your account (ParentVUE/StudentVUE).

3. Select “Course Request” from the HOME screen.


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4. To begin selecting your course offerings, please click on “Click here to change course requests”

5. You are now ready to start searching for course options by:

• Type the Course Title in the search field, the available matching courses will display • Type the Course ID in the search field, the available matching courses will display


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6. You are now ready to make your selection. On the desired course, please click “Add Request” or “Add

Alternate”

7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until you have entered your desired summer course request.

***Do not use the Back button in your browser, please use the buttons within the program. ***

8. When you have completed selecting your course(s) click “Close” in the upper-right corner.

9. Payment is not due at this time. Class rosters will be finalized in early April. Fee payments can be

made from April 14 until May 5, 2021.

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