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Ages 12-18In-person & Virtual Camps

Summer Camps

Convenient One and Two Week SessionsJune 14 - August 6

Register at RoycemoreSchool.org/Summer

1200 Davis St. in Evanston • 847-866-6055

Dear Parents and Campers,

Thank you for considering Roycemore’s summer 2021 camps! We'd be honored to have you as part of our camp community.

This brochure provides all the information you need to make this summer the best ever, whether your child wants to improve their athletic skills, explore Evanston and Chicago, or take a deep dive into college-level subjects. We are excited to offer a wide range of fun, transformative, and educational opportunities for ages 3 to 18.

Roycemore’s summer camps were established in 1975 when Dea Beaugrand saw an opportunity to extend the Roycemore experience into immersive summers packed with fun, friendship, and learning.

As camp directors, we are committed to providing our campers and staff with a safe and memorable environment. Our expert teaching faculty, the quality of our facilities, and our tight-knit community define us. We are proud to lead a diverse and talented team with extensive knowledge and decades of combined experience.

In addition to Camp Griffin and Inspiration Factory, this year we are excited to unveil RoyceX — a camp built to empower Middle School and High School students to break through the barrier between the classroom and the world with immersive, expert-led, and hands-on learning.

We look forward to making this summer fun and memorable!

Sincerely,

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Dr. Luke Berryman Director of Inspiration Factory and RoyceX

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Guide to Summer Fun

Inspiration Factory (Ages 4-10)

Camp Griffin (Ages 3-12)

RoyceX In-person Camp (Ages 12-18)

RoyceX Virtual Courses (Ages 15-18)

Summer At-a-Glance

Why Choose Roycemore's Summer Camps?

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Inspiration Factory (ages 4-10) is a truly magical place. Here, enrichment for Early Childhood and Elementary School students is built around out-of-this-world topics like Elephant & Piggie, LEGO Robotics, Orienteering, Science & Art Exploration, and Water Works!

With individualized attention, camps are led by Roycemore's expert faculty in spacious, well-equipped classrooms. Inspiration Factory will enable our youngest students to enjoy a summer of fun with outstanding facilities at safe social distances.

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Camps Starting June 14

Registration for Inspiration Factory camps closes the Monday before each camp starts.

*Note: To participate, Jr. Kindergarteners must be 4 years old by September 1st.

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Elephant & PiggieJune 14-25 9am-12pmJr. Kindergarten*-Kindergarten$450Join Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig to go on many adventures, and to sharpen your reading and writing skills in the process! Inspired by Mo Willems’ beloved series of 25 books, this course offers students a chance to enter an exciting world of make-believe, where language lessons are built around friendship and collaboration. ...................................................................

LEGO Robotics June 14-18 (Grades 1-2)June 21-25 (Grades 3-4) 9am-12pm$240Students will use LEGOs to build models with motors and sensors. They will then work to program their models and explore various big idea questions relating to mathematics, science, technology, engineering, and literacy. By working in pairs, students will also focus on improving and developing important skills such as problem solving, collaboration, and communication. Most importantly, they will have a lot of fun! ..................................................................

Little Chefs & Manners ClassJune 28-July 29am-12pmJr. Kindergarten*-Grade 1$240Experience hands-on cooking and baking activities as we make sweet and savory treats! We will develop social and life skills as we work together to create fun dishes. Each day will focus on a different theme, as our little chefs learn the most important basic foundations of baking while working as part of a team with their friends and teacher. The course doubles as a manners and etiquette class, as we explore basic table and social manners and practice those skills through the week. If your child has not yet learned to set a proper table, leave it to us to teach them. Let them impress you and your friends as they place a napkin on their lap and acquire a foundation of social etiquette beyond please and thank you!

OrienteeringJune 14-18 (Grades 3-4) June 21-25 (Grades 1-2)1pm-4pm$240Are you curious about maps? Do you love scavenger hunts? Well, this is the class for you! Students will learn about maps, how to read them and create them, and how to navigate using a compass. They will put their orienteering skills to practice in epic scavenger hunts based on geographic cardinal directions! There will also be opportunities for students to guide the learning process, and to study other topics of their choosing.

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Science and Art ExplorationJune 14-25 9am-12pmJr.Kindergarten*-Kindergarten$450A little science, a little art, and a whole lot of fun! This class will encourage children to explore a wide range of materials that blend both science and art. Activities include: Exploding Art, Fizzy Colors, Sunography, Magnet Painting, Pendulum Painting, and so much more!

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Water Works! June 14-25 1pm-4pmJr. Kindergarten*-Kindergarten $450Water is everywhere in our lives! Without much thought, we bathe in it, drink it, cook with it, and wash our hands over and over on a daily basis. Students will explore the physical properties of water, rain and water’s role in nature, the many uses for water, and the changes that water can quickly bring about.

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Little Griffins • Ages 3-5Creative weekly themes built around recreation and experiential learning. To attend, children must be 3 years old by June 1.

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Campers are led by our experienced and inspirational staff. Activities

include cooking, creative arts, dancing, drama, egg-drop experiments, human chess, music, shaving cream art, soap slip-n-slide, and a range of field trips designed to make the most of our unique surroundings in Evanston and Chicago.

We are committed to providing a fun and enriching camp experience that builds friendships and lasting memories!

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Griffin Zone • Ages 6-8 Your summer will be one to remember, thanks to new friends, the discovery of new passions, and all the fun you will have along the way!

Golden Griffins • Ages 9-12 Build lasting memories and friendships with dynamic programming and a schedule built around exploring Evanston, Chicago, and the beauty of summer.

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A long-standing Roycemore tradition.Come join the fun!

Camp Griffin registration closes on June 7, 2021.

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"Camp Griffin helped me form long-lasting friendships!"

Established in 1975, Camp Griffin offers a fun and exciting

in-person experience! Families can choose a full-day option from 9am to 4pm or a half-day option from 9am to 12pm! Extensions are included: parents can drop-off their children as early as 7:30am and can pick them up as late as 6pm.

Camp Prices 1 week camp Full day $450

1 week camp Half day $240

2 week camp Full day $900

2 week camp Half day $480

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Xplore the city of Chicago and the world with our

newly designed academic courses for Middle School and High School students. RoyceX campers will learn theory and put it into practice, gaining real life experiences that can serve as tools in the future.

RoyceX is an opportunity for campers to engage in transformative and personalized learning on campus and in the city. Students break down the walls between the classroom and the world through hands-on learning experiences.

Curiosity and exploration drive the philosophy of discovering new ways to connect authentically with the local and global community. Join us as we reimagine the academic learning experience!

In observance of Independence Day, there will be no camp on Monday, July 5.

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RoyceX Camp registration closes the Monday before courses start.

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Courses Offered: Astronomy & Astrophysics: Dark Matter, Deep Space, and BeyondJune 14-18 (Grades 5-8)June 21-25 (Grades 9-12)9am-4pm$500How do black holes form, and what’s inside them? What is time, and will it ever come to an end? What was the Big Bang, and did it have a cause? Students on this course go on a bold journey through space, exploring everything from the life cycles of stars to the mystery of dark matter. The course includes a visit to The Adler Planetarium!

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Creative Writing: Mastering The Art of the Written Word June 28 - July 2 (Grades 5-8)July 6-9 (Grades 9-12)9am-4pm$500In 1920, H. L. Mencken called Chicago “the literary capital of the United States.” From Edna Ferber to George R. R. Martin, many of America’s greatest writers have ties with Roycemore’s surroundings. This course gives students a chance to join that tradition. Working with local, published writers, students sharpen their technique and explore the composition of short stories, poetry, and plays, as well as newer genres from the blog to the podcast.

Criminology: From Fingerprints to ForensicsJuly 26-30 (Grades 5-8)July 26-30 (Grades 9-12) 9am-4pm$500Students on this course explore the criminologist’s profession, from the basics of forensic science to the intricacies of criminal profiling. They debate the causes of crime and explore the workings of the justice system. The course includes a visit to the Illinois Supreme Court in Chicago!

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Engineering: Building the World Around UsJune 14-18 (Grades 9-12) June 21-25 (Grades 5-8)9am-4pm$500From Willis Tower to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, Chicago and Evanston are home to some of the world’s greatest wonders of engineering. On this course, students learn the principles of engineering science by utilizing the many mechanical, structural, and architectural feats around them. The week culminates with an opportunity to design an engineering project of their own.

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When a City is Your Campus: A Grand End-of-Summer CelebrationAugust 2-6 (Grades 5-8) August 2-6 (Grades 9-12)9am-4pm$500This course is a chance to celebrate the end of summer by exploring Evanston and the Chicago metropolitan area. From well-known places like Navy Pier to lesser-known gems like Oz Park, students will be shown how to navigate their way through the city. While on the road, they will make video and photo diaries, and take notes of their adventures, building toward their own unique profile of Chicagoland................................................................

Xplore Courses: Sports Business, Management, and PsychologyJune 14-18 Sports Business (Grades 5-8)Sports Psychology (Grades 9-12)9am-4pm$500

June 21-25 Sports Management (Grades 5-8)Sports Business (Grades 9-12)9am-4pm$500

June 28 - July 2Sports Psychology (Grades 5-8)Sports Management (Grades 9-12) 9am-4pm$500 In these innovative crossover courses, students spend the mornings working on the academic side of the sports world. They can study the psychology of the game, the transformation of teams into successful businesses, and the ways that athletes, clubs, and franchises are managed. Then, in the afternoons, they refine their own game and work on their fitness, skill, and speed with Roycemore’s coaching staff.

Medicine: Dive Into a Doctor's World July 12-16 (Grades 5-8) July 19-23 (Grades 9-12) 9am-4pm $500 This hands-on course introduces students to key parts of medical science, including human anatomy, pathology, and pharmacology. It also explores the plethora of career paths available in medicine, from physiotherapy to surgery. Activities in Roycemore’s state-of-the-art wet laboratories include dissection and CPR!

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Psychology: Getting to Grips with the Human Mind July 12-16 (Grades 9-12) July 19-23 (Grades 5-8) 9am-4pm $500Chicago has been a hub of psychology ever since John Dewey founded his famous laboratory at The University of Chicago in 1893. Under the guidance of psychology researchers, students learn the core principles of human behavior, and they examine phenomena like consciousness, dreams, and memory. This course gives a taste of what it’s like to work as a counselor or therapist, and it culminates with students designing experiments of their own.

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Studio Art: From Kiln to Canvas June 28 - July 2 (Grades 9-12) July 6-9 (Grades 5-8) 9am-4pm $500

Get a taste of life as a professional artist! Students venture out of the classroom and take inspiration from their unique surroundings in Evanston and Chicago. They design their own portfolio with a range of media, including pencils, paints, and prints. They also have the chance to participate in masterclasses with local professionals. Aspiring sculptors will be able to take advantage of Roycemore’s own kiln!

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RoyceX Virtual Courses

Adobe: Stop Motion VideoJuly 26 - August 69am-10amGrades 9-12$325Lights, camera, action! Learn about stop motion animation artists and the different materials and techniques they use to create characters, backgrounds, and movement. Create your own stop motion movie complete with sound effects and plot twists!

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Creative Writing: Mastering the Art of the Written WordJuly 12-239am-10amGrades 9-12 $200Students on this course learn to write prose, memoir, and poetry; they will experiment with genres from comedy to horror; and master technical principles like characterization, dialogue, and narrative structure. They also learn about publication and manuscript preparation.

Critical Thinking: Fresh Takes on the World Around Us June 14-259am-10amGrades 9-12 $200This course analyzes the strange phenomena that define contemporary society through cutting-edge philosophy. Students are challenged to engage with postmodern thinkers from Jean Baudrillard to Slavoj Zizek as a way of critically reassessing everything from the selfie-stick to the fame of Kim Kardashian....................................................................

Politics: International Relations and the Future of Democracy

June 28 - July 9 9am-10am Grades 9-12 $200 This course sits at the intersection of politics, international relations, law, and economics. Students analyze everything from technology’s impact on democracy to the rise of rogue states and populist nationalism to discover what the future holds for 21st-century global politics. Students will have the opportunity toparticipate in a virtual Model United Nations!

RoyceX Virtual Courses are conducted over Zoom. These online courses are designed to give High School students a chance to interact with a wider range of subjects than they encounter during the regular school year. Each course is one hour per day for two weeks. Students will be given small, fun independent assignments to complete outside of class time. Through debate, discussion, and interaction with both their peers and their teacher, students get to practice college-level thinking.

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LEGO Robotics

Little Chefs & Manners

Orienteering

Science & Art Exploration

Water Works!

Little & Golden Griffins, Griffin Zone PreK-7

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Creative Writing: Mastering the Art of the Written Word

Criminology

Engineering: Building the World Around Us

Medicine: Dive Into a Doctor's World

Psychology: Getting to Grips with the Human Mind

Studio Art: From Kiln to Canvas

When a City is Your Campus

Sports Business

Sports Psychology

Sports Management

Adobe: Stop Motion Video

Creative Writing

Critical Thinking

Politics

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RoyceX Camp (In-Person)

RoyceX Virtual Courses (Online)

Our summer camp activities are designed to help our campers reach their full potential, and to build friendships, self-confidence, and long-lasting memories. At Roycemore, we value every camper for who they are as an individual. Our focus is to help campers discover their strengths, and what they are passionate about through fun and creative activities.

At Roycemore School, we pride ourselves on our longstanding bonds with families and with our local area. Our tight-knit community allows families, campers, and faculty members to build a caring environment. Our faculty and camp counselors foster the importance of building and nurturing relationships to help campers gain confidence in who they are. Campers network with experts in topics they are passionate about.

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“My son was excited to go to camp every morning. We are so impressed and grateful for Roycemore's summer camps.Thank you so much for all you did to make his experience magical!”

— Katharine, Camper Parent

Our courses are led by experts who are in a unique position to tailor outstanding experiences to every age group. From our state-of-the-art wet laboratories to our brand new kiln, Roycemore’s facilities bring our courses to life. Our goal is to provide future generations with fun, immersive, and hands-on experiences that give our campers the ability to think creatively, critically and productively.

“I am so happy to see how wonderful my son's time at camp was this summer! Thank you for all of your care to help my son be the amazing, curious and empathetic individual he has become!”— Rick, Camper Parent12

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Extended Day Options For in-person camps and courses, which begin at 9am, parents may drop-off their children as early as 7:30am. For camps and courses which end at 4pm, parents may pick-up their children as late as 6pm.

Health and Safety PlanNothing is more important at Roycemore than the safety and well-being of our students and staff, and of our wider community.

Thanks to the diligent work of our Board of Trustees and our Health and Safety Task Force, we developed a plan to host this year’s summer camps which follows stringent health and safety guidelines.

Our safety procedures include: temperature checks, deep cleaning, social distancing, and PPE, along with a daily screener.

Our Health and Safety Task Force includes Dr. Mahalakshmi K. Halasyamani, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at NorthShore University Health System; and Dr. Anita Shah, DO, FCCP.

Contact us at 847-866-6055 or via email at Summer@RoycemoreSchool.org with any questions about our summer programs.

Questions?

Ages 4-10In-person Camp

Ages 3-12In-person Camp

Ages 12-18In-person & Virtual Camps

Register at RoycemoreSchool.org/Summer