The Summer Experience 2013

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Table of ContentsWelcome to the SUMMER EXPERIENCE at The Steward School! We are thrilled to offer a variety of camps and classes that will provide a workout for your camper’s heart, mind, and body during the summer of 2013. In addition to numerous camps staffed by our own talented teachers, we are pleased to serve as the host for several independent groups including Active Learning Adventures/USA Chess, Virginia Fishing Adventures, Young Rembrandts, Bricks 4 Kidz, K&L Sports, and Bob Foley Basketball. All grade levels listed in this booklet are for the 2013-2014 school year. Whether you’re looking for sports, academic enrichment, technology, or good old arts and crafts, we have a camp to suit your needs. So join us for a new and exciting SUMMER EXPERIENCE!

All-Age Afternoon CampsCamp Steward Afternoon Adventures .......................................7SpartaCare - Let’s Do Lunch .........................................................7SpartaCare - Afternoons ................................................................7

Academic Camps Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes ...............................................9Rock, Scissors, Paper .......................................................................9Kindergarten Discovery Camp ....................................................9Wonderful Words ..........................................................................10Math Brains at Work ....................................................................10Step Up to Success ........................................................................10The Math/Science Bridge ........................................................... 11Middle School Language Arts .................................................... 11Preparing for High School Writing and Reading .................. 11Tutoring ............................................................................................12Creative Computing .....................................................................12

Arts Camps Art Camps with Young Rembrandts .........................................15 Animals of the World Drawing Workshop .........................15 The Landscape and Still Life in Pastel ..................................15 Catching Some Air – Wings, Wheels, and More ...............15 Summer Vacation . . . Let the Adventures Begin ..............16 Drawing Classes for Kids – Beginner to Intermediate ....16 Medieval Castles . . . Art from Long Ago ............................16Jewelry Making ...............................................................................17Glass Fusion and Clay ...................................................................17Arts and Crafts ................................................................................17Ready, Set, Drum! .........................................................................17Creative Clicks Photography ......................................................17

Fishing Camps with ................................19 Virginia Fishing Adventures

Lego® Camps with Bricks 4 Kidz Amusement Park ..........................................................................21Space Adventure Camp ...............................................................21Mining and Crafting Camp .........................................................21

Camps in the Bryan Innovation Lab Nature Camp for Preschoolers ................................................23Introduction to Gardening ........................................................23Microworlds ...................................................................................23CSI: Steward Edition .................................................................... 24The Art and Science of Innovation .......................................... 24Unlocking Nature’s Secrets of Science .................................. 24Exploring Connections to our Local Water Systems .......... 25Culinary Camp .............................................................................. 25

Sports CampsAll Sports ......................................................................................... 27Fit & Fun Kids Camp .................................................................... 27Advanced Basketball Skills .........................................................28Boys Soccer .....................................................................................28Baseball ............................................................................................28Boys Lacrosse .................................................................................29Girls Lacrosse .................................................................................29Field Hockey ...................................................................................30Cheerleading ..................................................................................30Volleyball ........................................................................................30Tennis and Volleyball ....................................................................31Tennis ................................................................................................31Mini-Tennis ......................................................................................31K&L Sports ...................................................................................... 32Bob Foley Next Level Basketball .............................................. 32

Technology Camps with Active Learning CampsChess Camp ....................................................................................35Introductory Video Game Creation .........................................36Video Game Creation: The Sequel ...........................................36Animation Creation ..................................................................... 37Advanced Video Creation: Mobile Apps ................................. 37

Resident Experts .....................................38

Policies .....................................................41

Registration Forms .................................42 Space Adventure Camp Mining and Crafting Camp

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SESSION CAMP GRADES*/AGES PRICE

Week of June 3 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Virginia Fishing Adventures Grades 1-3 $395

Week of June 10 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tennis and Volleyball Grades 1-5 $165/$185

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Boys Soccer Grades 2-9 $165/$185

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Virginia Fishing Adventures Grades 4-9 $550

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Lego: Amusement Park Grades 1-5 $175

12 - 1 p.m. Let’s Do Lunch Ages 5-15 $15

1 - 4 p.m. Afternoon Adventures Ages 5-12 $200

4 - 5:30 p.m. SpartaCare Ages 5-15 $50

Week of June 17 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Baseball Grades 1-7 $165/$185

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. All Sports Grades 2-9 $165/$185

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Volleyball Grades 4-9 $165/$185

9 - 10:30 a.m. Mini-Tennis (M–W) Ages 5-9 $75

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Lego: Space Adventure Camp Grades 1-5 $175

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. YR: Animals Grades 1-6 $150

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CSI: Steward Edition Grades 6-8 $385

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mini-Tennis (M–W) Ages 8-14 $125



1 - 4 p.m. Lego: Mining and Crafting Camp Grades 1-5 $175

4 - 5:30 p.m. SpartaCare All ages $50

Week of June 24 8:25 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. K&L Sports Camp Ages 7-13 $340

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Boys Lacrosse Grades 2-9 $165/$185

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Girls Lacrosse Grades 2-12 $165/$185

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Nature Camp for Preschoolers Preschool $125

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. YR: Landscapes & Still Life Grades 1-6 $175

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Microworlds Grades 6-9 $225

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Creative Clicks Photography Grades 6-12 $250

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bob Foley Basketball Grades 1-8 $250



1 - 4 p.m. YR: Catching Some Air Grades 1-6 $150

1 - 4 p.m. Creative Clicks Photography Grades 6-12 $250


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Weekly Calendar

*Grades refer to the 2013-2014 school year


Week of July 1 8:30 - 10 a.m. Junior Spartans Tennis Ages 7-10 $125

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Spartan Future Stars Tennis Ages 9-14 $225

Week of July 8 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fit & Fun Kids Camp Grades 1-7 $165/$185

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. All Sports Grades 2-9 $165/$185

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chess and Video Game Camps Varies $260-$320

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. YR: Summer Vacation Grades 1-6 $150

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Creative Computing (2-week camp) Grades 4-8 $350

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ready, Set, Drum! Grades 5-12 $250

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Creative Clicks Photography Grades 6-12 $250

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Chess and Video Game Camps Varies $410-495

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Middle School Language Arts Grades 6-8 $375



1 - 4 p.m. Chess and Video Game Camps Varies $260-$320

1 - 4 p.m. Creative Computing (2-week camp) Grades 3-5 $350

1 - 4 p.m. Creative Clicks Photography Grades 6-12 $250


Week of July 15 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. All Sports Grades 2-9 $165/$185

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cheerleading Grades 2-9 $165/$185

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Field Hockey Grades 2-9 $165/$185

9 - 10:30 a.m. Mini-Tennis (M–W) Ages 5-9 $75

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Rock, Scissors, Paper (2-week camp) Grades K-1 $425

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Math Brains at Work Grades 1-2 $225

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Introduction to Gardening Grades 1-3 $200

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Glass Fusion and Clay (2-week camp) Grades 3-10 $500

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Jewelry Making Grades 4-8 $275

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Creative Computing (2nd week)) Grades 4-8 $350

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mini-Tennis (M–W) Ages 8-14 $125



1 - 4 p.m. Creative Computing (2nd week) Grades 3-5 $350


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Cheerleading Grades 2-9 $165/$185

Field Hockey Grades 2-9 $165/$185

Jewelry Making Grades 4-8 $275

Creative Computing (2nd week)) Grades 4-8 $350

Ages 8-14 $125

Let’s Do Lunch Ages 5-15 $15

*Grades refer to the 2013-2014 school year

A new adventure everyday

Camp Steward Afternoon AdventuresCamp Steward Afternoon Adventures is just right for your adventuresome camper. Whether go-cart racing, moon-bouncing, or laser-tagging, the possibilities for a good time are endless at Camp Steward. Afternoons are action-packed with off-campus fi eld trips or in-house visits from local entertainers.

Ages: 5 – 12Dates: June 10 – 14, June 17 – 21,

June 24 – 28, July 8 – 12, July 15 – 19, July 22 – 26, July 29 – August 3

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.Cost: $200/week

CHOOSE A MORNING SPECIALTY CAMP, AND FOR AN ADDITIONAL $175, ATTEND CAMP STEWARD AND LET’S DO LUNCH!

SpartaCare:Let’s Do LunchDoes your child need lunch before or after a camp or class? Your camper can bring his or her own lunch, and super-vision will be provided between 12 – 1 p.m. in the Lower School Dining Commons. Steward staff members will escort campers to/from the buildings between camps and lunch.



Time: 12 – 1 p.m.Cost: $15/week

SpartaCare: AfternoonsDo you need childcare after another Steward afternoon camp? SpartaCare is here to help! The program is available for campers who are enrolled in a Summer Experience camp during the week they are registered for SpartaCare. Supervision will be provided as late as 5:30 p.m. Steward staff members will pick up campers from classes and camps and escort them to SpartaCare.



Time: 4 – 5:30 p.m.Cost: $50/week

August 3 Dates: June 10June 24 – 28, July 8 – 12, July 15 – 19, July 22 – 26, July 29 – August 3

Time: 4 – 5:30 p.m.Cost: $50/week


All-Age Afternoon Camps


Academic CampsExcellent adventures await our youngest campers. Whether they are honing their � ne motor skills or getting acclimated for the upcoming school year, these camps are designed to exercise the young body and mind.

Head, Shoulders, Knees, and ToesThis camp will focus on strengthening the rising junior kindergartner’s fi ne and gross motor skills, incorporating music, movement, and multisensory activities using a variety of materials. This is a process-oriented class that will promote essential school readi-ness skills including cutting, gluing, tracing shapes, and much more. This camp is limited to eight campers.

Instructors: Sarah Newcomb and Meg Zehmer

Grade: JK Dates: July 29 – August 2Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.Cost: $250

Rock, Scissors, PaperGet ready for some fun! The focus of this busy two-week program is to strengthen visual, fi ne motor, and general school-readiness skills. A wide variety of multimedia activities and interactive play will be incorporated daily. This camp is designed for child-ren who are entering kindergarten or fi rst grade in the fall. The program is staffed by a learning specialist/kindergarten teacher and a registered occupational therapist. Rock, Scissors, Paper is limited to ten students.

Parents of potential campers should speak with Charlene Wilton, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Learning, at 804-565-2314 before registering for this camp.

Instructors: Meg Zehmer and Integrated Therapies staff

Grades: K – 1 Dates: July 15 – 26

(two-week camp)Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $425

Kindergarten Discovery CampHere’s a fun way for children entering Steward’s kindergarten class to learn about school in a play-oriented environment. The week-long activities will help students feel comfortable in a new setting while being introduced to the routines of kindergarten. Children will explore campus, meet new classmates, and interact with faculty. This camp serves as a great way to welcome your child into The Steward School community.

Instructors: Catherine Hathaway, Kate Strickland, and Charlotte Wallis

Grade: New Steward kindergarten students

Dates: July 30 – August 2 (Tuesday – Friday)

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Cost: $180

Academic Camps


Wonderful WordsThis exciting program led by Steward teachers Jay Parrish and Sabra Willhite is designed to immerse children in focused reading and writing activities. This two-week camp addresses the literacy needs of children at all levels of ability. Highlights of the camp will include opportunities to read books, recipes, craft directions, and poems; reading instruction designed to build decoding skills, fl uency, comprehension, and an understanding of how to choose appropriate reading material (“just right” books); writing instruction focused on the quality of storytelling and the mechanics of writing; and daily word work to build skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, and handwriting. This camp specializes in individual, small-group, and whole-group instruction with a low teacher-to-child ratio.

Instructors: Jay Parrish and Sabra Willhite

Grades: 1 – 2Dates: July 22 – August 2


Math Brains At WorkLed by Steward teacher Mary Ann Taylor, this one-week camp is fi lled with games and activities that will engage every child’s math brain! Whether your child struggles or soars with math, this camp is differentiated for various levels. The best way to learn and practice math is by using concrete materials, manipulatives, and real-life situations, and a fun, effective way to do this is through playing math games. At the end of the week, each camper will take home a folder full of learning games and manipulatives. First and second graders will get excited about math as they build skills and confi dence. Math brains are the best!

Instructor: Mary Ann Taylor Grades: 1 – 2Dates: July 15 – 19 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $225

Step Up To SuccessThis two-week math and language camp will help ease your child’s transition from second to third or third to fourth grade. Taught by Steward third-grade teachers Nancy Loyd and Jane Whitely, this camp will present students with the math and language arts concepts that will help them become better readers, writers, and mathematical thinkers for the new school year. The curricu-lum includes practice of addition and subtraction facts or multiplication and division facts through the use of games, manipulatives, and art activities; development of problem-solving and logic strategies that will help with word problems; reading comprehension skills that will be introduced through award-winning literature and nonfi ction topics; and proofreading and editing skills in conjunction with writing activities.

Instructors: Nancy Loyd and Jane Whitely

Grades: 3 – 4Dates: July 22 – August 2


These camps are designed to help your child discover his or her potential and gear up for the school year ahead.

These camps are designed to help your child


The Math/Science BridgeSummer is not a time for your child to forget everything learned during the school year! Let them have fun and “bridge” the summer gap between May and September. This two-week math and science camp, taught by Steward teacher Ron Coles, is designed for rising fi fth and sixth graders. Students will review, refresh, and enrich math skills by emphasiz-ing basic operations, decimal/fraction relationships, and word problems. Science activities will focus on the fi ve steps of the scientifi c method in solving problems and conducting experiments. Students will also engage in hands-on activities that combine science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles in exciting experiments. They will use basic, everyday materi-als to design solutions for challenges and will have opportunities to visit the new Bryan Innovation Lab.

Instructor: Ron Coles Grades: 5 – 6Dates: July 22 – August 2


Middle School Language ArtsThis camp, led by Middle School English teacher Margaret Maclin, is designed specifi cally for Middle School students. The session provides fi ve full days of enrichment in reading, writing, vocabulary development, research methods, and study skills. Each day, students will enjoy a wide variety of hands-on activi-ties including an Internet scavenger hunt, a vocabulary relay race, and the production of a camp newspaper to be published at the end of the session. During the camp, each student will learn the SQ3R method of active reading, complete a group research assignment with documentation, and fi nish one of the books required for summer reading. This camp is strongly recommended for students who desire a structured time for daily reading, completion of at least one required summer reading book, and/or who will be new to Steward in the fall.

Instructor: Margaret MaclinGrades: 6 – 8Dates: July 8 – 12Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Cost: $375

Preparing for High School Writing and ReadingDuring this class, students will focus on academic, formula writing. In addition to completing several fi ve-paragraph essays, they will explore the writing process, complete multiple drafts of their writing, and learn the skills of editing and revising. Basic mechanical, grammatical, and usage rules will be reviewed. This class is intended for beginning writing students, those who need extra help with their writing, or those new to the Steward Upper School. Students will also have the opportunity to work on summer reading and will be given strategies to become better active readers.

Instructor: Terri SheltonGrades: 9 – 12Dates: July 22 – 26Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday –

Thursday; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday

Cost: $375

The Math/Science Bridge

TutoringGain Skills and Confi dence in Core Skills!

The summer months are an optimal time to strengthen academic weak-nesses and to maintain the skills taught during the school year. Qualifi ed tutors from the Center for Advancement of Learning (CAL) provide individualized instruction in one-on-one sessions to remediate diffi culties in the core areas of reading, writing, math, or foreign language. Organization and study skills development are stressed during the tutoring sessions. Parents will receive a written report from the child’s tutor upon completion of the sessions. Tutors are available to work with students from kindergarten to twelfth grade.

Note: All required tutoring must be completed by August 16, 2013.

Please contact Charlene Wilton, Director of CAL, to arrange tutoring by calling 804-565-2314.

Instructors: Tutors from The Steward School’s Center for Advancement of Learning (CAL)

Grades: AllDates: Sessions are scheduled

individually by the tutor and parent .

Required tutoring must be completed by August 16, 2013.

Cost: $50 per hour

Creative ComputingScratch is a simple drag-and-drop programming language developed at MIT. The Scratch curriculum is designed to engage students in creative computing and give them opportunities to develop computational thinking skills. Steward’s Technology Coordinator Robin Ricketts will guide campers in using Scratch to create anima-tion, video games, digital stories, and music. Campers will also have the chance to use programs such as WeDo Robotics and MaKey MaKey circuit boards.

Instructor: Robin Ricketts Session 1Grades: 4 – 8 Dates: July 8 – 19


Session 2Grades: 3 – 5Dates: July 8 – 19

(two-week camp)Time: 1 – 4 p.m. Cost: $350

Creative ComputingScratch is a simple drag-and-drop programming language developed

Steward’s Technology Coordinator Robin Ricketts will guide campers


Innovation starts with creativity

Art Campswith Young Rembrandts

Animals of the World Drawing WorkshopAn exciting workshop for artists who love animals! This adventure will take the campers to different continents and habitats all over the globe. Using various drawing tools, artists will learn tips and techniques to bring each creature to life. We will even spend time learning to create animals using cartooning skills. From fur and tails to feathers and scales, this workshop is sure to excite the animal enthusiast!

Grades: 1 – 6Dates: June 17 – 21 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $150

The Landscape and Still Life in PastelLooking for an art class full of creative energy? This is it! During this week-long program, young artists will explore the exciting medium of chalk pastel while creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Students will learn about design, composition, lighting, and color as they produce beauti-ful landscapes and interesting still life masterpieces. Every day we will produce poster-size pastel works of art suitable for displaying throughout your home!

Grades: 1 – 6Dates: June 24 – 28Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $175

Catching Some Air – Wings, Wheels, and MoreDuring this workshop, we will explore all things that catch air in a variety of media. For every artist who loves planes, bugs, birds, roller-blading, skateboarding, and more, this new program is a perfect fi t. What else catches air? Bats, spaceships, grass-hoppers, bicycles, dragonfl ies, jets—the sky is the limit!

Grades: 1 – 6Dates: June 24 – 28 Time: 1 – 4 p.m.Cost: $150


For more information, please visit: www.youngrembrandts.com or call 804-423-7764. Registration must take place through The Steward School.


Summer Vacation . . . Let the Adventures BeginSummer may be hot and humid, but this workshop will be cool and creative! Pack your bags, load your car, take fl ight, and join us for an amazing ’round-the-world vacation! We will take in the sights of major cities, visiting London, China, France, and Korea, and create landmarks from each location. We fi nish our adventure with a virtual stop at a favorite amusement park where we will draw an awesome poster of a cool roller-coaster. We will also spend time drawing funny cartoons related to our vacation adventures.

Grades: 1 – 6Dates: July 8 – 12 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $150

Drawing Classes for Kids – Beginner to IntermediateFor every young artist who loves to draw, this week will be chock-full of unique subjects. Students will learn about the concepts of line, shape, form, value, pattern, and composition. We will spend a signifi cant amount of time learning about the importance of color and its impact on every masterpiece. Grades: 1 – 6Dates: July 22 – 26 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $150

Medieval Castles . . . Art from Long AgoInspired by majestic castles around the world, this awesome workshop will give every child the chance to create amazing art! Our journey through medieval times will include dragons, knights, princesses, and more. Artists will learn to draw a variety of characters and items from this era such as knights in armor, jesters juggling, jousters, and catapults. Two of the projects will be large posters—one of a fi ery dragon and another of a large castle and moat. Boys and girls alike will enjoy this exciting workshop fi lled with adventure from long ago!

Grades: 1 – 6Dates: July 22 – 26 Time: 1 – 4 p.m.Cost: $150

Express yourself at one or more of these camp offerings. These art camps are sure to be a hit with any child who loves to be creative. There’s a camp for just about any artistic interest.

Express yourself at one or more of these camp


Arts Camps throughThe Steward SchoolJewelry MakingDuring this week-long camp, students will learn how to create beautiful, handmade jewelry. In this intensive beading class, campers will learn jewelry-making techniques and complete at least three projects, including earrings, bracelets, and necklaces using pearls, crystals, and glass beads. After the camp ends, students will have supplies to continue making jewelry. Previous students are welcome—they can always learn something new!

Instructors: Betty Enright and Kathy Karmolinski

Grades: 4 – 8Dates: July 15 – 19Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: $275 (includes supplies)

Glass Fusion and ClayLet’s fuse some fun! Taught by two Steward art teachers, this two-week camp integrates two types of media to encourage each participant’s creativity. Campers will fi rst learn hand-building skills and clay-work techniques. They will then use these new skills to incorporate glass into their masterpieces. Fusing glass is an exciting process that everyone will enjoy.

Instructors: Cindy Grissom and Lynn Zinder

Grades: 3 – 10Dates: July 15 – 26

(two-week camp)Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: $500 (includes supplies)

Arts and CraftsIt’s summertime and that means summer crafts! Campers will create several summery projects during a week of craft camp. Students will work each morning on creating gifts and decorations with a summer theme. Students will also have the opportunity to express themselves by creating their own projects from the “crafty” table. The camp will culminate with an art display and reception for parents on Friday.

Instructor: Kathy KarmolinskiGrades: 2 – 7Dates: July 29 – August 2Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: $250 (includes supplies)

Ready, Set, Drum!Campers will join Steward’s master drummer, John McAlister, as they take a musical journey through the world of drums. Students will have the opportunity to explore various types of drumming, beginning with basic snare drum techniques and progress-ing to application on the drum set. Areas covered will include drum circle, basic reading skills, and rudiments. With a solid foundation in the basics, campers will then progress to the drum set where they’ll cover grooves such as rock, jazz, blues, and Latin. They will even have the chance to get hands-on experience as they build their own instruments. Students will perform for family and friends at the end of the week. No prior musical experience is necessary.

Instructor: John McAlisterGrades: 5 – 12Dates: July 8 – 12Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: $250 (includes

instrument-building kit and drum sticks)

Creative Clicks Photography In this exciting photography camp, campers will learn how to properly handle a camera, basic photography techniques, how to compose a photograph, and the art of Adobe Photoshop using Steward’s state-of-the-art equipment. Participants will also get to use the darkroom to develop their own black-and-white photos.

Instructors: Amanda Anthony and Matt Cowan

Session 1Grades: 6 – 12Dates: June 24 – 28, July 8 – 12,

July 22 – 26 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $250

Session 2Grades: 6 – 12 Dates: June 24 – 28, July 8 – 12,

July 22 – 26 Time: 1 – 4 p.m. Cost: $250

Instructor: John McAlister

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Fishing Camps with Virginia Fishing Adventures Please visit www.virginia� shingadventures.com for a detailed description of the weekly activities. Feel free to contact Tee Clarkson at tsclarkson@virginia� shingadventures.com or 804-687-1869 with questions.

Registration is through The Steward School.

A week with Virginia Fishing Adventures offers campers the opportunity to learn beginner and intermediate tactics for freshwater fi shing in nearby private ponds and rivers. We have access to some excellent private waters where campers are assured success. Our camper-to-counselor ratio is 4-to-1 to allow for personal instructional time each day. Campers may also earn their fi shing merit badges through this program.

Safety is our number one priority, so campers will wear lifejackets when in the water or on boats. Virginia Fishing Adventures provides all bait and tackle, rods and reels, lifejackets, and good times. No experience necessary.

FOR YOUNGER CAMPERSInstructor: Tee ClarksonGrades: 1 – 3Dates: June 3 – 7 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Cost: $395

FOR OLDER CAMPERSInstructor: Tee ClarksonGrades: 4 – 9Dates: June 10 – 14 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $550


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Lego® Camps with Bricks 4 KidzBricks 4 Kidz programs provide an extraordinary atmosphere for students to build unique creations, play games, and have loads of fun using LEGO® bricks. The activities are designed to trigger imagination and build self-con� dence. Children work with exciting themes such as transportation and inventions.

Amusement Park Get your ticket to ride at the Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO® Amusement Park! Each camp day includes carnival-themed games, group challenges, and model-building.

Instructor: Bricks 4 KidzGrades: 1 – 5Dates: June 10 – 14Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $175

Space Adventure Camp Inspired by NASA and Star Wars, our Space Adventures Camp is packed full of LEGO® models and games that will make imaginations blast off!

Instructor: Bricks 4 KidzGrades: 1 – 5Dates: June 17 – 21 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $175

Mining And Crafting Camp “Minecraft” is a video game in which blocks can build anything that your child can imagine. At night, monsters come out—make sure to build a shelter before that happens! Experience the world of “Minecraft” with LEGO® bricks in this fun camp. Kids will start by crafting their shelters, mobs, critters, and tools and then will face new challenges each day. They will use LEGO® bricks to build motorized Bricks 4 Kidz models and to create key elements from “Minecraft.” All students will take home a skeleton mini-fi gure complete with bow-and-arrow accessory.

Instructor: Bricks 4 KidzGrades: 1 – 5Dates: June 17 – 21 Time: 1 – 4 p.m.Cost: $175


Dates: June 10Time: 9 a.m.Cost: $175

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Camps in the Bryan Innovation Lab Come explore Steward’s new Bryan Innovation Lab with these exciting camps!

Nature Camp for Preschoolers We are pleased to offer our fi rst parent-and-child summer camp for preschoolers (we ask that parents accompany their children every day). In this camp, we will explore garden-ing, the origin of food, and how we can take care of the earth through games, cooking, crafts, and even yoga. Yoga will be taught by a certifi ed instructor. Come and play in the garden!

Instructor: Jane CovingtonGrades: Preschoolers Dates: June 24 – 28 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: $125

Introduction to Gardening In this class, young gardeners will learn how to arrange, construct, and plant different types of gardens. Participants will use computer models to plan their gardens and learn how to maximize space. Campers will study how fertilizers, sunlight, climate, temperature, and space affect gardens. Plant propaga-tion and seeding will also be explored.

Instructor: Jane CovingtonGrades: 1 – 3 Dates: July 15 – 19 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: $200

Microworlds Microorganisms are possibly the most important and overlooked organisms on earth. This camp will introduce students to the fascinating world of microbiology. They will learn to handle and grow microorganisms safely, collect environmental samples, prepare microscope slides, and discover the different ways micro-organisms affect our food. Campers will love working with Middle School science teacher Eric Latourelle, who is sure to introduce a whole new microworld to them!

Instructor: Eric LatourelleGrades: 6 – 9 Dates: June 24 – 28 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: $225


The innovation is just beginning! Your child can be one of the � rst to experience hands-on learning in our new Bryan Innovation Lab.

The innovation is just beginning! Your child can be The innovation is just beginning! Your child can be

CSI: Steward Edition From the observational skills of Sherlock Holmes to the cyber-espionage techniques of Homeland Security, come learn all about the “cool” factor of the fi eld of forensic science. Students will learn how to collect and examine evidence left behind at crime scenes, from fi nger-prints to hair fi bers, and use scientifi c equipment including computer analysis, microscopes, and a real polygraph (lie detector) test.

Campers will be summoned to a staged crime scene to participate in fact fi nding and evidence gathering in the hope of solving the crime. Through biology, chemistry, mathematics, and deductive reasoning, they will work with fellow campers to weigh the evidence and apply their fi ndings in the quest for the culprit. A fi eld trip to the State Consolidated Crime Lab in the Virginia Biotechnology Park is included in this week. Results of the investigation will be shared in a public forum for friends and family on Friday.

Instructor: Eric HoppGrades: 6 – 8Dates: June 17 – 21Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Cost: $385

The Art and Science of Innovation Join us in the new Bryan Innovation Lab for a week of exploration of the process of innovation. This camp provides fi ve full days of enrichment in science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts in the context of innovative design. Students will learn principles of design and building through a variety of hands-on activi-ties. They will construct solar, wind, and fuel cell-powered devices using the latest forms of technology. Stu-dents will also meet and work with the engineers and architects involved in the construction of the new Bryan Innovation Lab.

Instructor: Chris LundbergGrades: 6 – 8Dates: July 22 – 26Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Cost: $385

Unlocking Nature’s Secrets of Science How can a butterfl y help camou-fl age an automobile? Do sharks really never get cancer? Is it possible to make artifi cial spider silk into super strong ropes? Come explore the exciting fi elds of biomimicry and nanotechnology in this unique exploration into ongoing scientifi c efforts to solve human problems by understanding the solutions already present in nature. Students will learn about the complex interactions of the natural and human-made environ-ment and will investigate the many creative ways that technology allows us to unlock the secrets of nature to improve our daily lives. They will use the latest technology to conduct ex-periments in and about the environs of the Bryan Innovation Lab.

Instructor: Mary GreenleeGrades: 6 – 8Dates: August 5 – 9Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Cost: $385


Science Gets Wet and Dirty: Exploring Connections to our Local Water Systems Where does our water come from and where does it go? This class will explore water quality and the local watershed. Expect to be outside, even in the rain! We will collect and identify insects and analyze water samples from different ponds,

streams, and rivers. We will use Probe technology to collect and transfer data. The data collected will be shared with students doing similar research in other countries. Students will gain an appreciation of our natural world and have a better understanding of how science uses technology to expand our knowledge of its complexities.

Instructor: Mary GreenleeGrades: 6 – 8Dates: July 29 – August 2Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Cost: $385

Culinary Camp Does your child like to cook? Let your young chef hang out with Chef Anton to learn cooking techniques and to create food that’s easy enough to make at home. Culinary Camp can help broaden campers’ horizons and in-crease their knowledge of nutritional information. Your child will learn how to make a variety of dishes from all-time favorites like homemade mac’n’cheese and spaghetti with meatballs to gourmet dishes such as bleu cheese polenta and herb-roasted chicken. Besides having fun in the kitchen, they will learn techniques such as sautéing, braising, roasting, and cooking on the grill.

Instructor: Chef Anton GastonGrades: 6 – 8 Dates: July 22 – July 26 Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost: $330


Rise to new challenges

Sports Camps Take your game to the next level with one of these dynamic camps for boys and girls of all ages!

All SportsDoes your young athlete love sports—any and all sports? He or she will enjoy an action-packed week of fl ag football, soccer, dodgeball, and other favorites. Each day will have sessions of two or more different sports plus other fun activities. Practice the fundamentals and then experience the sheer fun of GAME TIME! This camp promises to be one of the most exciting weeks of your child’s summer!

Coaches: EJ Watkins and Tom Funkhouser

Grades: 2 – 9 (Players will be grouped according to age, size, and ability.)

Dates: June 17 – 21, July 8 – 12, July 15 – 19, July 22 – 26

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $165 (before March 18),

$185 (March 19 and after)

Fit & Fun Kids CampThis high-energy camp will focus on athletic fundamentals and wellness lessons for a healthy lifestyle. Campers will learn and expand upon their levels of agility, coordination, fi tness, balance, and nutrition. They will also learn the importance of responsibility, teamwork, respect, leadership, and sportsmanship. Your kids will build lessons for today, stories for tomorrow, and skills for a lifetime!

Campers should wear stable sneakers and comfortable clothing (no sandals or jeans) and should bring a full water bottle and healthy snack to camp each day.

Coach: Christen FratterGrades: 1 – 7Dates: July 8 – 12Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $165 (before March 18),




Spartan Advanced Basketball Skills Clinic for Middle SchoolersIs your middle schooler motivated to take his or her game to the next level? Run by former Division I Player Adam Lonon, this intense clinic is anything but your ordinary summer camp. The clinic is for serious basketball players looking to elevate their game. Comprised of two-hour grueling segments, advanced workouts stress the fundamental elements of the game. Through game simulation drills, players are able to incorporate and apply learned concepts into their overall play. Many summer camps will tell you the “how” behind a drill, but never explain the “why.” Adam Lonon’s Spartan Advanced Skills Clinic breaks down each drill allowing athletes to develop a clear understanding of how to use these concepts in a game.

Coach: Adam LononGrades: 6 – 8Date: July 29 – August 2Time: 5 – 7 p.m.Cost: $150

Boys SoccerBoys can score a great summer experience by attending the all-new Steward Soccer Camp! They will learn all the important skills of the game such as passing, shooting, heading, trapping, and possession play. This camp is led by Steward Middle School boys soccer coaches Tom Funkhouser and EJ Watkins, a former college soccer player who has coached all ages and all skill levels. Camp will begin each day with a skill of the day, followed by technical training (fundamentals or skill games), and fi nally some team play that culminates in a champions’ league round-robin tournament at the end of the week. Campers will enjoy a week fi lled with soccer, fun, and a great athletic experience!

Coaches: EJ Watkins and Tom Funkhouser


Dates: June 10 – 14Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $165 (before March 18),


BaseballVarsity Baseball Coach Bruce Secrest brings the best of baseball training to Steward this summer. Players will work on throwing and pitching techniques, hitting fundamentals, base-running, and infi eld and outfi eld play. With soft-toss and tee stations, players will refi ne their batting skills and learn to slide safely and effec-tively. Campers will show off newly acquired skills through game play at the end of each day. All experience levels are welcome.

Coach: Bruce Secrest Grades: 1 – 7 (Players will be

grouped according to age, size, and ability.)

Dates: June 17 – 21Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $165 (before March 18),


Participants will learn the basics of the game, as well as participate in a variety of drills to promote interest and a life-long love of the sport.

Participants will learn the basics of the game, as


Boys LacrosseYour son can spend a week in the sun with friends and fall in love with lacrosse! Steward’s Boys Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Kurt Henegan and a staff that includes NCAA college players will teach a broad spectrum of skills from the fundamentals—how to hold a stick, passing and catching technique, stick protection—to the FUN—shot placement and velocity, takeaway checks, face-offs, and game situa-tions. Each day will offer a mix of skill sessions, competitions, games, and prizes. This camp differentiates itself by providing a low player-to-coach ratio in order to dedicate greater attention to every child.

Campers should bring their own equipment: stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, and elbow pads. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions, need to borrow equipment (supplies may be limited), or need recommendations about equipment purchases. Campers should bring a healthy snack and full water bottle to camp each day.

Coach: Kurt HeneganGrades: 2 – 9 (Players will be


Dates: June 24 – 28Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: $165 (before March 18),


Girls Lacrosse

This exciting new camp is designed to bring together female lacrosse players from various schools and backgrounds to enhance skills and reinforce the concepts of lacrosse. The camp will target the fundamentals as well as challenge intermediate and advanced level players in the areas of stick work, dodging, shooting, defensive positioning, and draw controls. The coaching staff is comprised of Steward’s varsity girls lacrosse coaches, Christina D’Angelo and Christen Fratter, and other current and former Division I NCAA athletes with several years of coaching experience.

Campers should bring their own equipment: stick, goggles, mouth guard, and cleats. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] if you have any questions, need to borrow equipment (supplies may be limited), or need recommendations about equipment purchases. Campers should bring a healthy snack and full water bottle to camp each day.

Coaches: Christina D’Angelo and Christen Fratter


Dates: June 24 – 28Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: $165 (before March 18),



Field Hockey

Let’s get your daughter excited about fi eld hockey! Steward’s varsity fi eld hockey coaches Christen Fratter and Erin Jablonski will use their impressive fi eld hockey skills to focus on the fun-damentals including stick work, rules, and basic knowledge of the game. Beginners are welcome! The camp will emphasize individual skills as well as team performance.

Campers should bring their own equipment: a stick, goggles, mouth-guard, shin-guards, and cleats. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions, need to borrow equipment (supplies may be limited), or need recommen-dations about equipment purchases. Campers should bring a healthy snack and full water bottle to camp each day.

Coaches: Christen Fratter and Erin Jablonski

Grades: 2 – 9Dates: July 15 – 19Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: $165 (before March 18),


CheerleadingDo you have spirit? Let’s hear it! Catch the “spirit of cheering” for a week of fun with Steward Cheerlead-ing Coach Melissa Ellyson. Campers will learn not only cheers and dances, but also will work on the funda-mentals of cheering including basic motions, jumps, and key stunts with an emphasis on stunt safety. The stu-dents will have a chance to showcase what they learn as they perform a mini-routine for parents and guests during camp week.

Coach: Melissa EllysonGrades: 2 – 9Dates: July 15 – 19Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $165 (before March 18),


Volleyball Let’s dig it! Open to all experience lev-els, this camp will focus on the basics of volleyball including passing, setting, hitting, serving, and digging. The camp is led by Steward’s Middle School Volleyball Director Andrea Dowdy, who has experience coaching at the college, high school, and middle school levels. With an emphasis on technique and team building, game play at the end of each day will give players a chance to put their new skills to use.

Coach: Andrea DowdyGrades: 4 – 9 (Players will be


Date: June 17 – 21Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $165 (before March 18),



Tennis and Volleyball This exciting week-long camp combines tennis and volleyball for beginning and intermediate players. Campers will learn tennis fundamentals including how to serve, return volley with a strong forehand or backhand, and strategy. Instruction will include scoring from “love” to “game, set, and match.” Steward’s PE coach Bonny Hajek will work with campers on volleyball basics, including how to serve, pass, dig, set, block, spike, and how to score and offi ciate. Light-weight volleyballs will help get players started, and adapted games will build skills that lead to full-team play.

Coach: Bonny HajekGrades: 1 – 5Dates: June 10 – 14Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.Cost: $165 (before March 18),


Tennis

Join Steward’s Tennis Coach Kurt Hammerschmidt for a great week of tennis whether you are new to the game or have been playing for years. He’s got two sessions lined up based on experience and age ranges. If you have any questions concerning your child’s placement, please call Kurt at 804-883-6552.

Session 1: Junior SpartansThis week-long class is designed for the children who are being introduced to tennis or still need a little more time working on stroke development.

Coach: Kurt HammerschmidtAges: 7 – 10Dates: July 1 – 5Time: 8:30 – 10 a.m. Cost: $125 (includes t-shirt)

Session 2: Spartan Future StarsThis class is for players who have the desire to start playing in begin-ner tournaments. Campers should already have a strong understand-ing of strokes and are looking to be competitive. They will work toward a tournament on a Saturday following the camp’s completion (date TBD).

Coach: Kurt HammerschmidtAges: 9 – 14Dates: July 1 – 5Time: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $225 (includes t-shirt and

Friday pizza party)

Mini-Tennis

This is a shortened version of the regular week-long tennis camp designed to reinforce skills and to have fun playing against other campers. These camps will be held Monday through Wednesday each week, and Thursdays are optional “playdays”—round-robin tournaments for the kids to apply the skills they have learned.

Coach: Kurt HammerschmidtLevel: True Beginners

(ages 5-9) Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Level: Spartan Future Stars (ages 8-14)

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Dates: Session 1: June 17 – 19 Session 2: July 15 – 17 Session 3: July 29 – 31 Session 4: August 19 – 21 Cost: True Beginners – $75/

session; Spartan Future Stars – $125/session; Playdays (Thursdays) – $20 extra

Tennis and VolleyballThis exciting week-long camp combines

This is a shortened version of the This is a shortened version of the regular week-long tennis camp designed to reinforce skills and to have fun playing against other campers. These camps will be held Monday through Wednesday each week, and Thursdays are optional

tournaments for the kids to apply


K&L SportsFor an all-day adventure, look no further than the week-long camps at K&L Sports! Steward Tennis Coach Kurt Hammerschmidt and his family run this incredible camp from their home in Montpelier. Camp activities include tennis, basketball, baseball, beach volleyball, horseshoes, swim-ming, football, soccer, whiffl eball, dodgeball, kickball, frisbee, hiking, and other fi eld and team games. At K&L Sports Camp, your child will fi nd that sportsmanship and team camaraderie are just as important as skill level and self-confi dence. The directors main-tain a 6-to-1 student-to-pro ratio, which guarantees an extensive and intensive workout during the course of the camp.

The camp tuition includes a t-shirt, a pizza party on Friday, and lots of daily and end-of-camp prizes. Every Friday, there is a skills test competition when the students are “tested” individually on all the sports that were part of the camp. Sessions are limited to 30 campers.

Daily Schedule 8:45 – 9:00: Drop-off9:00 – 9:20: Warm-ups &

stretching9:20 – 11:30: Station work with

multiple sports11:30 – 12:30: Lunch / Free time12:30 – 3:30: Swimming /

Team play

For your convenience, there is a bus that leaves from Steward’s Athletic Building each morning at 8:25 a.m. to take campers to K&L Sports. They are returned to Steward between 4:20 and 4:30 p.m. each day.

Coaches: Kurt and Lisa Hammerschmidt

Ages: 7 – 13

Session 1Dates: June 24 – 28Time: 8:25 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Cost: $340 (with Steward

transportation)*

Session 2Dates: July 22 – 26Time: 8:25 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Cost: $340 (with Steward

transportation)*

* K&L Sports tuition is $280 if you do not use the bus. Discounts are given for multiple family campers and multiple sessions—please contact Kurt Hammerschmidt for details at 804-883-6552.

Bob Foley Next Level BasketballNext Level Basketball camp is designed to teach all aspects of the game. Your athlete will work with Coach Foley on the basic funda-mentals of shooting, ball handling, and passing, and will play in 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 tournaments. There will also be other games and contests with chances to win great prizes. We hope your son or daughter will join us for a fun and exciting week of basketball.

To register and for more information, go to www.bobfoleybasketball.net or contact Bob Foley at 804-387-9493 or [email protected].

Coaches: Bob Foley and staffGrades: 1 – 8 Dates: June 24 – 28, July 22 –

26, July 29 – August 2 (boys and girls); August 19 – 22 (middle school girls only)

Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Cost: $250

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For more information please visit www.activelearningcamps.com or call 888-652-4377. Registration must take place directly with Active Learning Camps and not through The Steward School.

Chess Camp This summer, USA Chess is offering a fun and entertaining chess camp at The Steward School. USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. Their staff is comprised of the fi nest children’s chess instructors in North America. Registration options include mornings, afternoons, and all-day sessions. Campers experience instruction and play in a fun environ-ment designed to improve skills, whether they are interested in casual or competitive chess. Tuition includes a trophy, chess set, and more.

Grades: K – 10, Introductory – Advanced Levels

Dates: July 8 – 12

Time: Morning session: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Cost: $260 (before May 25), $285 (after May 25)

Afternoon session: 1 – 4 p.m.


All-day session: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.


Half-day chess and half-day any Active Learning Camps class: $445 (before May 25), $470 (after May 25)


Game & Technology Camps with Active Learning Camps


Introductory Video Game Creation Starting with basic commands, campers will be taught in step-by-step progression how to build a game that they design. Camp begins with an introduction to GameMaker software and includes adding rooms, building walls, adding backgrounds, warping to new levels, music, sound effects, and many other techniques. The fi rst few days focus on program-ming basics, and by the end of the week the children will be constructing their own unique game. At the end of camp, each child is provided access to our custom download site from which they can download GameMaker LITE software, their own games, and our custom walk-through guide and re-source folder. Campers can continue to develop their game and create new ones at home.

Grades: 3 – 10, Introductory – Intermediate Levels, MS Windows



Cost: $295 per program (before May 25), $320 (after May 25)

Afternoon session: 1 – 4 p.m.Cost: $295 per program

(before May 25), $320 (after May 25)

Any two half-day computer camps: All-day session: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 4 p.m.Cost: $470 (before May 25), $495 (after May 25)

Video Game Creation: The SequelIn the spirit of Mario, Sonic, and other legendary video game characters comes our newest class! Campers use GameMaker software to create a side-scrolling, platform game with running, jumping, falling, climb-ing, blasting, and enemy stomping. Students will learn how to program the real-world concepts of gravity and friction as well as how to plot out head-scratching mazes for other gamers to solve. Actual programming techniques will be used to create

power-ups and saved-game data during the journey. Each student’s game will be a unique adventure programmed entirely by him or her! Additionally, campers will receive access to our custom download site featuring thousands of games.

Grades: 3 – 10, Introductory – Intermediate Levels, MS Windows


Time: Morning Session: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.


Afternoon Session: 1 – 4 p.m.Cost: $295 per program


Any two half-day computer camps: All-day session: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 4 p.m.Cost: $470 (before May 25),

$495 (after May 25)

Please visit www.activelearningcamps.com for program details and registration. Registration is NOT through The Steward School.

Please visit www.activelearningcamps.com for program Please visit www.activelearningcamps.com for program


Animation CreationUsing Scratch software developed by MIT, participants are guided step-by-step through the basics while creating their own 3-D animated story with a focus on fun. Campers will select from a gallery of animated characters called sprites. They will teach sprites to walk, run, dance, turn around, and respond to keyboard input. Students will learn to change backgrounds, add music, play catch, and other cool features. Throughout this course, they will learn basic programming techniques while broadening imagina-tion and creativity skills. After the completion of camp, participants can install the software and story from our custom download site for further development or simply to show off!

Grades: 3 – 10, Introductory Level, MS Windows & Mac compatible



Cost: $295 per program (be-fore May 25), $320 (after May 25)



Any two half-day computer camps:

All-day session: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 4 p.m.


Advanced Video Creation: Mobile Apps Students will use GameMaker Studio to create a cell phone/tablet video game in the style of “Doodle Jump” that they can play on Smartphones, iPads, iPhones, Kindles, and other tablets. Campers will be taught how to create characters, make them move by tilting the phone, jump between platforms, manipulate objects by touching the screen, and much more. The students will create different levels, a high-score table, and enemies and will learn how to get games onto various devices.

Grades: 4 – 10, Introductory Level, MS Windows & Mac compatible






Any two half-day computer camps: All-day session: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 4 p.m.Cost: $470 (before May 25),

$495 (after May 25)

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Amanda [email protected]

Besides operating her own photog-raphy business, Amanda Anthony teaches digital photography at Steward and several colleges and universities. She is excited to pass on her expertise to make this summer picture perfect.

Tee Clarksontsclarkson@virginiafi shingadventures.comTee Clarkson teaches English at Deep Run High School, but his real passion is fi shing. He brings his skills to the James River this summer to reel in some good times.

Ron [email protected]

Ron is a math and science king! As a fi fth-grade teacher at Steward since 2004, he guides his students through all sorts of STEM principles each week. Ron is a graduate of VCU and a Lower School “favorite!” There’s no doubt that he’ll keep his campers’ brains sharp during the summer.

Jane [email protected]

Jane Covington will take your camper off the grid for an outdoor learning experience. Campers won’t want to miss getting their hands dirty with Steward’s adventurous second-grade teacher.

Christina D’[email protected]

Christina knows lacrosse! A University of Richmond alumna, she played on her college team for four years and served as head coach for the Long Island Yellow Jackets Elite Lacrosse Team. She is also an Upper School English teacher at Steward. You know her play calls will always be grammatically correct!

Andrea [email protected]

Having played and coached volleyball for many years, Andrea is thrilled to teach campers of all experience levels the love of the sport. Andrea works with the varsity and junior varsity girls volleyball teams at Steward. Bump, set, spike, and sign up now!

Melissa [email protected]

Melissa Ellyson joined The Steward School in 2011 as the varsity cheer-leading coach. She has coached cheerleading on the recreation, all-star, and school levels for over 15 years. While also taking dance for 18 years, she says cheerleading is her real love and sharing that love with kids and watching them shine when they learn a new skill is the best!

Betty [email protected]

As Steward’s Lower School Librarian, Betty Enright clearly loves reading and teaching. But this summer, Betty will be stringing up some joy in the art rooms as she shares her ten-year passion for jewelry making.

Bob [email protected]

Meet the local master of basket-ball—Bob Foley. Bob has coached boys and girls at every level of the game for the past 40 years, including Division I college level where he won over 400 games and coached in ten

Meet our resident experts! Please feel free to contact our teachers and coaches with speci� c questions about any camps. They can help you choose the best camps for your camper.

Meet our resident experts! Please feel free to

Our Resident Experts


NCAA tournaments. He has coached at Colorado, Penn State, Providence College, and the University of Richmond, and currently teaches a class at VCU in sports leadership and administra-tion. Bob established Next Level Basketball in 2002 and has worked with more than 4,000 children in the Richmond area.

Christen [email protected]

Your child will get a great workout under Christen’s guidance. Not only is she a Steward PE teacher, but she also coaches fi eld hockey, lacrosse, and basketball during the school year. In addition, Christen has been coaching teams throughout Richmond for several years including Geronimo lacrosse, Tally Ho hockey, Collegiate School, and Overtime Athletics.

Thomas [email protected]

Tom Funkhouser has ten years’ experience coaching middle school soccer and lacrosse, and is the director of the summer sports camps at Steward. He also loves teaching history and English in the Middle and Upper Schools, but enjoys being outside on the playing fi elds most of all.

Anton [email protected]

As a chef for Meriwether Godsey in Steward’s dining services, Anton spends his days meeting the culinary needs of teenagers, so he is a survivor of the ultimate food challenge! With a degree from Chicago’s School of Culinary Arts and years of experience as an executive chef at clubs and resorts, he will provide a fresh food perspective and open up a whole new world in the kitchen for his campers. Be prepared to be amazed by what your child can cook!

Mary [email protected]

Mary has been a science and technology teacher at Steward for 15 years. She is in charge of the School’s recycling program and has been active with the efforts to increase sustainability on campus for years. Mary’s background includes two degrees from VCU in Biology and teaching at three Richmond-area colleges.

Cindy [email protected]

Cindy Grissom has been teaching art to Lower and Middle School students at Steward since 2000. She enjoys teaching new skills and creative approaches to crafting unique works of art all while treating campers to loads of fun!

Bonny [email protected]

Bonny played volleyball and tennis in college and has been coaching and teaching at Steward for 14 years. She has a wealth of knowledge from over 35 years of coaching ten different sports. She wants to share that knowledge with your student-athlete!

Kurt HammerschmidtKandLsports.com (804) 883-6552

Kurt is Steward’s varsity tennis coach and a four-time All-American in tennis at Ferris State University and winner of the university’s fi rst-ever NCAA Championship in 1989. He traveled the world playing tennis professionally after college. He holds fi ve national titles and 15 state titles in Michigan, Maryland, and Virginia in singles and doubles. Before creating K & L Sports with his wife Lisa, he was the Head Tennis Professional and Director of Junior Tennis at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland.

Catherine Hathaway, Kate Strickland, and Charlotte [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Catherine, Kate, and Charlotte enjoy kindergarten so much that they teach it year ’round! Your rising kindergartners will love the wisdom, humor, and compassion of these experienced teachers—and so will you.

Kurt [email protected]

Kurt lives and breathes lacrosse! In addition to pursuing his master’s degree in education at the University of Richmond, he is Steward’s new head coach for boys varsity lacrosse. Before he came to Richmond, Kurt lived in Arlington, Virginia, where he coached lacrosse at his alma mater, Yorktown High School, for three years.

Eric [email protected]

Eric is a favorite face in Steward’s Upper School, where he has taught physics, biology, and chemistry since 2006. As a VCU graduate with a master’s degree in forensic science, he knows his way around the laboratory. His camp is sure to inspire young minds!

Erin [email protected]

If your daughter has any interest in fi eld hockey, Erin is the coach she’s been waiting for! During college, Erin was the goalie for VCU’s team, and she is now the co-founder of Priority Goalkeeping. In addition, she has been coaching for several years with High Voltage Elite Field Hockey as a “Futures” coach and was the Stafford High School goalkeeping coach.

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Catherine Hathaway, Catherine Hathaway, NCAA tournaments. He has coached at Colorado, Penn State, Providence College, and the University of Richmond, and

NCAA tournaments. He has coached at Colorado, Penn


Kathy [email protected]

Kathy is Steward’s Lower School computer teacher. She directs Afternoon Adventures and leads our Jewelry Making and Arts and Crafts camps. Her creativity is sure to rub off on your camper!

Eric [email protected]

Warning: your child might become a mad scientist in the hands of Eric Latourelle! As a new teacher in the Middle School, Eric has been known to bring excessive scientifi c enthusiasm out of his students. In addition to teaching at a local school, he was a microbiologist for Wyeth Pharmaceutical Labs before joining the Steward faculty. He promises new and exciting discoveries in the Bryan Innovation Lab!

Adam Lonon ’[email protected]

As Steward’s head coach for girls basketball and a former Division I basketball player for VMI, Adam’s world revolves around basketball. His camp may be intense, but your child will be learning in a fun and inspiring environment that is bound to take his or her game to the next level.

Nancy Loyd and Jane [email protected]@StewardSchool.org

Moving on up in the Lower School? Jane and Nancy are there to help make the transition smooth. Both Lower School teachers in the third grade, they’ll teach campers the tools they need for success.

Chris [email protected]

You may know Chris Lundberg as an Upper School science teacher, but you may not know that he is also the program director for Steward’s Bryan Innovation Lab. Don’t miss

the chance to enrich your camper’s skills in science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts in the context of sustainability with this pioneer.

Margaret [email protected]

Perhaps no one knows the mind of a middle schooler as well as Margaret, who has more than 40 years of teaching experience. And there’s no way for your child to better prepare for Middle School language arts studies than to join Margaret in her lively, enriching camp.

John [email protected]

Any aspiring performer would be lucky to learn from John McAlister, the “LUVDRM” man who has over 20 years of performing and teaching experience. John began the instru-mental music program at Steward in 2002 and now co-chairs the Performing Arts Department.

Jay Parrish and Sabra Willhite [email protected]@StewardSchool.org

Words are wonderful and so are these teachers! Students will love getting to know more about writing and reading with the help of these two talented ladies. Sabra teaches fi rst grade at Steward, and Jay works in Steward’s Center for the Advancement of Learning.

Robin [email protected]

Robin has been part of the Steward family for almost 35 years. She’s a computing whiz as the school’s technology coordinator and was a second grade teacher for 20 years. She knows how much kids love working on computers and has a camp plan to keep them on their toes!

Bruce [email protected]

With 25+ years of instruction experience, Bruce knows baseball. He has been the varsity baseball coach at The Steward School since the program’s inception in 2005.

Terri [email protected]

Terri will have campers expressing themselves with words in no time. In her writing classes, Terri combines the written word with her love of teaching and inspires students in the process. They will enter the world of the Upper School writing confi dently.

Mary Ann [email protected]

Math brains are in great hands with Mary Ann Taylor! As an experienced Lower School teacher in several grades, she has been working with young minds for almost a decade at Steward and at schools in other states and counties before joining us. She will keep math on the mind for your young learner.

EJ [email protected]

We are lucky to have an all-around sportsman in EJ. He is a PE teacher at Steward, as well as a soccer and basketball coach. Prior to living in Richmond, EJ taught and coached at the McLean School in Potomac, Maryland, and was the goalkeeper for the varsity mens soccer team at Emory & Henry College.

Lynn [email protected]

Every Lower School student at Steward loves Lynn Zinder! She has over 25 years of experience teaching art in schools and enjoys fusing art and merriment in hands-on activities and projects.


Registration

Sign Me Up!To participate in a Summer Experience camp or class, we must have a completed registration and medical form for each camper. Please register online by visiting www.stewardschool.org/summer, or complete the paper registration form in this brochure.

Camp Policies

Registration and Confi rmation

Registration for the Summer Experi-ence begins on February 1, 2013. Camps and class sizes are limited, so be sure to register early to reserve your space. All registration fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Registrations will not be processed without payment.

A confi rmation email will be sent to all campers’ parents/guardians upon receipt of registration. An informational letter including drop-off and pick-up locations, supply lists (if necessary), and other pertinent information will be sent to campers along with the confi rmation email. Please keep your receipt. For additional or specifi c information, please contact Summer Experience staff at the emails listed in our Resident Expert section.

Cancellation of Classes

There are minimum class sizes for all camps and programs. The Steward School reserves the right to cancel any course, program, or activity as necessary. In such cases, a full refund will be made. Tuition is refundable only if The Steward School cancels a course or program. No refunds will be made for individuals who are asked to leave a camp or program because of behavior. No refunds are given for academic camps for any reason other than cancellation by The Steward School.

Allergies and Medications

Important notice to parents of campers with allergies: The Steward School camps are NOT peanut, wheat, dairy, or allergen free. We make every reasonable accommodation for campers with allergies. If your child is allergic to certain foods, we ask that you provide a snack each day.

If your child is in a camp where cooking or food preparation is part of the curriculum, please discuss your child’s dietary needs with the teacher. Children who require the use of an Epi-pen for life-threat-ening emergencies will be asked to keep their Epi-pen with them at all times (a small backpack or fanny pack works well). Our license from the Department of Social Services does not permit us to distribute medications of any kind. However, most camp counselors and coaches are trained in CPR and fi rst aid.

Photographs

Unless we have a written letter to the contrary, The Steward School exercises the right to use any photographs taken of individuals participating in the Summer Experi-ence in its promotional publications.

Payment

Fees for all Summer Experience programs must be paid in full at the time of registration.

Questions

If you have any questions about our camps, please email them to [email protected]. One of our friendly camp administrators will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Policies

To participate in any Summer Experience camp or class, we must have on fi le a completed registration form for each camper. To access the form and pay online, visit www.stewardschool.org/summer.

For mail-in registration: Please fi ll out this form completely. Attach full payment for all camps to be attended and return to The Steward School Summer Experience, 11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, Virginia 23238. Please make checks payable to The Steward School Summer Experience.

Is your child a Steward student? ___ yes ___ no

Child’s Full Name: ____________________________________________________ Preferred Name:________________________________________

Date of Birth: __________________________________________ Sex: M F

Address: ____________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ Zip:________________

Home Phone: _______________________________________________ Alternate Phone: _________________________________________________

T-shirt size (circle one) Child: S M L

Adult: S M L XL

Please list your course choices in sequence, by session and time below:Week Course Time Cost

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To register for the following camps, please visit the website listed in the brochure: Bob Foley Next Level BasketballUSA Chess and Video Game Camps

Yes, I would like to receive confi rmations and updates on my child’s registration for the Summer Experience via e-mail.

E-mail address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Name of Father/Male Guardian:_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone:___________________________________________________ Cell Phone:___________________________________________________

Employer:___________________________________________________________ Business Phone: _________________________________________

Home Address (if different):____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Mother/Female Guardian:______________________________________________________________________________________________



Home Address (if different):____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Person(s) or Agency having Legal Custody of Child (if other than parent):

Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________



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To assist the Summer Experience staff, please list and explain any chronic physical problems, pertinent developmental information, and/or special accommodations needed:

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Child’s Physician: ____________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________

Insurance Company: _________________________________________________________ ID #: ____________________________________________

Names, Addresses, and Phone Numbers of two people to contact if parents cannot be reached:

Emergency Contact #1

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ Zip:________________

Phone Numbers: Home_______________________________ Cell _______________________________ Work ________________________________

Emergency Contact #2

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ Zip:________________

Phone Numbers: Home ______________________________ Cell _______________________________ Work ________________________________

Important information for parents: Please note that our camps are not allergy-free. We serve snacks with peanuts, wheat, dairy, and other allergens. Please make us aware of any allergies your child has. You may be asked to provide your child’s daily snacks.

Food/medical allergies or intolerances (and action to take in an emergency):

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Person(s) other than parents/guardians who are authorized to pick up child:

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Person(s) NOT authorized to pick up child:*

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* Appropriate paperwork such as custody papers must be attached if a parent is not allowed to pick up the child.

Emergency and Medical Information Form

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We require the completion of this separate, additional information for non-Steward students for all of our academic camps.

Student name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Current school: _________________________________________________________ Grade level for 2013-2014 school year: __________________

SCHOOL PLACEMENT – To help us meet your child’s learning needs, please check any that apply.

Repeated a grade

Educational IEP in place (areas) ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Gifted/Talented Program participation (areas) _________________________________________________________________________________

Identifi ed ADD/ADHD

Physical, emotional, and/or medical conditions (please explain)

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Subject to major disciplinary action in any school (please explain)

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Other relevant information: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Current Teacher’s Name: _________________________________________ Current Principal’s Name: ______________________________________

Current School’s Phone #: _____________________________________________

THE SUMMER EXPERIENCE AGREEMENT FOR ALL CAMPS(must be signed to complete registration)

1. The School agrees to notify the parent/guardian whenever the child becomes ill, and the parent/guardian will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested.

2. The parent/guardian authorizes the School to obtain immediate medical care if any emergency occurs when he or she cannot be located immediately. (If there is an objection to seeking emergency care, a statement should be provided by the parents/guardians that states their objection and the reason for objection.)

Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Signatures

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Date _________________________________________

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The Steward School’s mission is to prepare each child for college and for life. Our core character values

are honor, responsibility, and achievement, balanced by caring and respect

for oneself and for others. Steward is committed to small classes and to

small overall size, which allow for discovery and development of each

student’s unique talents and passions, while providing more opportunities

for individual participation. We believe an environment with a diversity of

talents, abilities, cultures, and backgrounds provides the richest and most

fully rounded educational experience.

11600 Gayton Road Richmond, Virginia 23238 (804) 740-3394www.stewardschool.org

Our passion is helping students discover theirs.

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