Positive SpinFacilitated by the Marilyn G. Rabb Foundation

Let’s ride bikes! Do you want to spend the summer outside

with the sun at your back and a cool breeze across your face?

In Positive Spin, you will explore Pittsburgh’s cool waterfronts

on two wheels, while having an awesome time outside riding

with your friends! Along the way, you will also learn helpful

skills in bike mechanics. Who needs a bike shop when you can

do it yourself? We will end the summer with an unforgettable

journey: a 100-mile cycling adventure and camping trip!

Service Remix / Facilitated by Pittsburgh Cares

Do you like to do good, give back, and make a difference,

while having fun? Then Service Remix is for you! You will have

the opportunity to add service to all of the things you love—

movies, sports, music, arts and more. Enjoy your summer

learning important leadership skills, making new friends, and

creating real positive change!

8:30–8:45am

8:45–9:15am

9:15–10:45am

10:45–12:15pm

12:15–1:05pm

1:05–2:20pm

2:20–3:35pm

3:35–4:00pm

Arrival & Breakfast

All Camp Meeting

Block #1 (Academics—ELA or Math)

Block #2 (Academics—ELA or Math)

Lunch

Block #3 (Activities)

Block #4 (Activities)

Dismissal

Time Activity

The Summer Dreamers Academy is the summer fun your child wants—and the summer learning your child needs. All campers

will work on the reading, writing and math skills that will help them succeed in school next fall. But it’s not school as usual! Your

child will participate in fun and interesting academic classes and take part in exciting enrichment activities of his/her choice.

In the past, campers had a ball fencing, biking, painting and much more!

There is no cost to attend the Summer Dreamers Academy. Transportation is provided for campers living more than 1.5

miles from their assigned site, and all campers will receive breakfast, lunch, and a snack. Pittsburgh Public Schools staff run

each Summer Dreamers camp site, and a nurse will be present to help keep campers safe!

When is it?Camp runs Monday, July 1 to Wednesday, August 7

(except July 4) from 8:30am to 4:00pm.

Where is it?

Students in grades K−5 will attend camp at Pittsburgh:

Carmalt, Classical, Faison or Milliones (University Prep).

Students in grades 6−8 will attend camp at Pittsburgh CAPA.

Camp site assignments are based on a child’s neighborhood

school, determined by home address. Refer to the chart

inside to determine your child’s camp site.

How do I learn more?For more details about the 2013 Summer Dreamers Academy,

contact the Parent Hotline at 412-622-7920 or check out our

website at www.pps.k12.pa.us/summerdreamers

Where do I send my enrollment form?Return it in the envelope provided or mail to:

Summer Dreamers Academy

341 South Bellefield Avenue, Room 426

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

LATE REGISTRATION FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

How to Enroll1. Fill out this enrollment form. Don’t leave anything blank, and please remember to sign the enrollment form.

Your child’s enrollment form will not be processed without your signature.

2. Review the application to make sure that the information is accurate.

3. Mail the completed enrollment form to the Summer Dreamers Academy or use the pre-paid envelope provided. You can

also return the completed enrollment form to your child’s school. All enrollment forms must be received by May 3rd.

4. Upon receiving the completed enrollment form, the Summer Dreamers Academy will mail a receipt to you within two weeks

to confirm that the form is being processed. In late May, you will receive a letter informing you if your child has been selected or not.

Campers who have been offered a spot in the Summer Dreamers Academy must confirm that they still plan to attend the program.

2013 Summer Dreamers Academy – Important Information for ParentsThe 2013 Summer Dreamers Academy is a great way to keep your child’s mind and body active this summer−all students currently enrolled in grades K−8 are encouraged to sign up. Your child will get ready for the next school year. Teachers

will sharpen your child’s math, reading and writing skills and make sure they don’t forget what they learned during the school year.

Research shows that over the summer children can lose, on average, one month of what they learned in school. This can add up

over the years, and cause some children to fall behind. For that reason, students with the greatest need for academic support

over the summer have the greatest chance of being accepted into the program.

Preference will be given in the following way:1st Preference: Students who scored basic or below basic on their 2012 PSSA (students in grades 4–8) or

2013 Winter DIBELS (students in grades K–2) AND qualify for free or reduced price meals.

2nd Preference: Students who scored basic or below basic on their 2012 PSSA (students in grades 4–8) or

2013 Winter DIBELS (students in grades K–2) OR qualify for free or reduced price meals.

3rd Preference: Students who scored proficient or advanced on their 2012 PSSA (students in grades 4–8) or

2013 Winter DIBELS (students in grades K–2) AND do not qualify for free or reduced price meals.

Parents, do not submit PSSA or DIBELS data. Summer Dreamers Academy staff members will obtain your child’s information

from the school. Sibling preference will also apply. If a child is accepted to Summer Dreamers based on the preferences above,

his/her siblings will also be accepted to the program. Siblings must reside in the same household. To enroll in the 2013 Summer

Dreamers Academy, you must complete and return this enrollment form by May 3rd.

Attendance PolicyIn order to get the most fun and learning out of Summer Dreamers, campers must come to camp every day! We expect every camper to attend all 27 days of the program. If you already know that your child will miss multiple days of camp, please do not register. Regular attendance is important in order for your child to get the most fun and

learning out of the program.

NO LATE REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

MAIL FORMS TO: 341 South Bellefield Avenue, Room 426, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Student’s Name:

Age: Birth Date: Gender:

Current School: Current Grade:

Current Homeroom Teacher:

Student’s Primary Address:

*Admission information and other important Summer Dreamers information will be sent to this address.

City, State, Zip:

Should the address above be used to plan Summer Dreamers transportation? Yes No

*If no, when you confirm that you will be attending camp, you will be asked to provide an address for transportation purposes.

STEP 1: STUDENT INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) *Be sure to complete a separate application for each child.

Does this student have any siblings in the same household who are also applying to Summer Dreamers? Yes No

If so, please provide their names:

Parent’s/Guardian’s Name: Relationship to Student:

Home Phone: Cell Phone:

Work Phone:

E-mail:

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Date:

Arlington PreK−8

Brookline PreK−8

Concord PreK−5

Grandview K−5

Banksville K−5

Beechwood PreK−5

King PreK−8

Langley K−8

Manchester PreK−8

Morrow PreK−8

Westwood K−5

Whittier K−5

Mifflin PreK−8

Phillips K−5

Roosevelt PreK−5

West Liberty K−5

Camp Carmalt1550 Breining Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15226

Camp Classical1463 Chartiers Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Colfax K−8

Faison K−5

Fulton PreK−5

Lincoln PreK−5

Sunnyside PreK−8 Camp Faison7430 Tioga Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15208

If your neighborhood schoolis Pittsburgh:

Your Activity Choices are:Then yourcamp site is:

Arsenal PreK−5

Greenfield PreK−8

Miller PreK−5

Minadeo PreK−5

Art Activism

Fencing

Get Out Swingin’

Service Remix

Art Activism

Fencing

Get Out Swingin’

Pittsburgh’s History Makers(double-block activity)

Art Activism

Fencing

Positive Spin (double-block activity)

Service Remix

Art Activism

Bring on The Bling!

Club Adventure

The History of Communication

Spring Hill K−5

Weil PreK−5

Woolslair K−5

Camp Milliones/University Prep

3117 Centre Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR ULTIMATE SUMMER ADVENTURE!Unique, fun activities are offered at each Summer Dreamers Academy camp site! Activities will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Enroll now for the best chance to secure your spot! Every Summer Dreamers camper will

have two academic blocks and two activity blocks every day. Campers will have two different afternoon activities for

75 minutes each or one extended activity for the entire afternoon—the choice is yours! Activity descriptions are listed

on the following pages. Rank your activity choices in the table below, with #1 being your first choice, #2 being your second choice, etc.

Art Activism / Facilitated by the Marilyn G. Rabb Foundation

Take a stand for PEACE in Pittsburgh! Do you want to have

your voice heard by recording original raps, creating your own

art, performing a cool dance, or putting on a show? Join other

Pittsburgh youth to stand up against violence in our schools

and communities! This summer is YOUR chance to take action

and silence the violence. Create art, rap, dance, perform, and

build giant puppets to promote peace as you lead the citywide

2013 MGR Youth Peace Rally!

Bring on the Bling! / Facilitated by Gateway to the Arts

Do you love jewelry? Do you love making art? In this super

fun jewelry class, you will learn how to express your style by

making earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Fun for boys and

girls, projects will include medallions, wallets, belts, and

recycled object sculptures. At the end of camp, you will have

your very own fashion line to model in our fashion show. Get

ready to create the jewels of your dreams!

Club Adventure / Facilitated by Familylinks, Inc.

Do you want an opportunity to gain decision-making,

communication, improving self-esteem, cooperative work,

and many other important life skills? Club Adventure will

provide you with the opportunity to engage in interactive

activities to help build character and strengthen life skills

that will be attractive to colleges and employers later in life.

There’s never a dull moment in Club Adventure, with guest

speakers, field trips and media presentations that will allow

you to identify and set goals for your personal growth.

Fencing / Facilitated by Three Rivers Fencing Center, Inc.

Get ready to embark on a journey that involves fighting,

chivalry, strategy, physical strength, speed, a sharp mind

and a sharp blade! Join us and you will learn how to perform

in one of the original Olympic sports! Our fencing experts

will show you how to handle a 35-inch piece of steel with

power and finesse! Together we will relive the glorious and

heroic lives of warriors, samurai, knights, Musketeers, fencing

masters and Olympic champions! Let us share our passion for

fencing with you this summer!

Get Out Swingin’Facilitated by the First Tee of Pittsburgh

Do you enjoy being outdoors? Do you enjoy sports? Want

to try something new? Then join The First Tee of Pittsburgh

and learn the life-long game of golf while making long lasting

friendships. By the end of the summer, your game and your

friends will be tight.

The History of Communication fromCave Drawings to Graffiti & BackFacilitated by Gateway to the Arts

Travel through time and history exploring cave drawings

and Egyptian Hieroglyphics up to graffiti and graphic novels

from around the world. Explore how people communicated...

before computers…before written language! What are the

talking drums saying? How did cavemen use graffiti? How

were tattoos a messenger’s tool? What were those Egyptians

actually saying? Create drums, scrolls, clay tablets, handmade

paper, and pull prints on a 100 year old press. Be inspired by

special contemporary artists in our own community.

Pittsburgh’s History MakersFacilitated by Senator John Heinz History Center

You live in one of America’s most important cities. Over

the last 300 years, there have been war battles in Pittsburgh,

the Big Mac was invented here, and so were the Jeep and

lifesaving machines. History makers in Pittsburgh have made

life different for so many people. As one of Pittsburgh’s History

Makers, you’ll spend the summer stepping back through time

at the Heinz History Center, learning how Pittsburgh was

involved in the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, inventing,

and sports. You’ll participate in exciting hands-on activities

and crafts, talk with visitors from the past, and discover how

people have lived in this region for hundreds of years. Journey

throughout the past and learn how you can help shape the

region’s future as a History Maker!

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