2015 Catalog - Saint Mary`s Hall

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2015 Catalog
May 26 to July 31, 2015
An Enrichment Program for Ages 3 to Adult
Summer @ the hall
Summer @ The Hall
May 26 to July 31, 2015
Summer @ The Hall is
• An exciting and unique experience for students ages
three through adult
• A place for students to grow intellectually, physically,
creatively and socially
• A learning environment for students regardless of the
school they attend during the conventional school year
• A place to have FUN!
Teachers are
Instructors from Saint Mary’s Hall, neighboring school
districts and experts in specific fields.
What kids say about summer camps!
• “I wish this was my forever school.”
• “Best camp ever!”
• “Loved the sno cones!”
• “I can wake board!”
Our Commitment
Summer @ the Hall instructors, director and staff are devoted
to providing students with a safe, fun, educational and enriching
experience. Our camps and courses offer students from the
surrounding communities ages three to adult a variety of choices.
Our staff is committed to upholding the high standards of Saint
Mary’s Hall while challenging students to discover and enhance
individual talents and creative abilities. We have experienced teachers
and staff, as well as 24-hour campus security.
Saint Mary’s Hall
Core Values
Courage
Integrity
Respect
Responsibility
Spirituality
Tolerance
Tradition
Welcome
Welcome to Summer @ the Hall 2015!
As the director of the program, it is my privilege to invite you to join us for another
fun-filled, safe and educational summer! Our camps/courses are designed with kids
of all ages in mind. We even have some classes for adults! Our programs are open to
families from the surrounding community and across the country from May 26 to
July 31, 2015. The program complements busy summer schedules by offering classes
full-day or just mornings or afternoons.
Our main priority is to give your child the best experience possible! We understand
that parents want to give their children the world and we believe it’s as simple as
giving each child a safe and creative environment to explore, create, laugh and learn
while growing and making friends. Our days are full of laughter and fun as children
are allowed to be children in a structured and supervised environment.
All classes are taught by highly qualified instructors from Saint Mary’s Hall and the
greater educational community and professionals. Safety is also a big priority with
24/7 campus security and a fence surrounding our 65+ acre campus.
Enrolling in our programs continues to be an easy process through our online
registration portal. If you are a returning family, all your information is still in the
system. Our programmers have created another layer of password protection this year,
so if you have problems logging in, please call or email. For our new families, simply go
online to www.smhall.org/enrichment select the registration button and set up your
account with a login you can use throughout this summer and for years to come.
Thank you for choosing Summer @ the Hall for your child’s summer fun experience.
Leslie Branham
Leslie Branham, Director
Department of Enrichment
Saint Mary’s Hall
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Table of Contents
Letter from Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Policies & Procedures
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Extended Care
Plan Your Summer Chart: Ages 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Plan Your Summer Chart: Ages 4–5
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Plan Your Summer Chart: Ages 14–Adult
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Contact Information
Leslie Branham, Director
Sandi Peters, Assistant Director
Department of Enrichment
Email: [email protected]
Office: (210) 483-9124
Cell: (210) 393-0064
Enroll Early!
Class sizes are limited!
On-Line Registration
www.smhall.org/enrichment
Amazing photography by Martin Waddy,
Raven Studios—[email protected]
policies &ages
procedures
3–adult
welcome
Camp Information
Registrations are processed online which provides a system for families
to manage student’s enrollment from any computer at any time after
summer registration opens on March 2, 2015 at 8:00 am and stays open
through the summer for classes that have availability. Our online service
is fast, safe and easy!
Enroll Online
•Go to www.smhall.org/enrichment and click on the register online button.
•Previously enrolled families, use current login and password (if you need
assistance, email us at [email protected] or call (210) 483-9124).
•First time families, click on create an account to get set-up with a user
name and password—be sure and add each student before registering
for camps/courses.
•You may then register and pay for all your summer classes.
•Immediate confirmation sent by email after registration is complete.
•Registration remains open all summer, so you can go back and add more
classes as needed.
Enroll by Phone
•Computer problems? Travelling? Call the Enrichment office (210) 483-9124
and we will be happy to help you get set-up and registered.
Registration/Confirmation
•A non-refundable $15 registration fee charged per student/per summer.
•Returned checks and ACH denials are charged $30 per infraction.
•Online registrations receive an immediate email confirmation.
•Payment in full is expected at the time of enrollment.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
•Because we need a minimum number of students enrolled in every course,
we must adhere to the following policy regarding cancellations and refunds.
•A full refund will be received if you cancel for any reason before May 26,
2015. After that date, your money will be refunded only if the class is
cancelled or a student is medically precluded from participating. (A letter
from a licensed physician is required).
•SAH reserves the right to cancel any course/camp or program for which
there is insufficient enrollment. All efforts will be made to assign students
affected to another available camp. If placement is not possible, SAH will
offer a full refund or credit for a future camp/course.
•Refunds, prorations or discounts will not be given for camper absences
including vacation schedules, conflicting activities or just a change in plans.
•Camper schedule changes will incur a $10 per class change fee.
Waiting Lists
Lunch
•Lunch provided by Sage Dining Services available for purchase
for $40/week for students’ ages 6+.
•Students who require special meals must bring lunch from home.
•6+ year olds who bring a sack lunch will pay a supervision fee
of $10/week.
•3 –5 year old campers bring lunch from home ($10 fee charged).
Check-In/Drop-off & Pick-up
Monday (or day #1)
•Parents park and walk children up to check-in.
•Check-in at the Lower School circle 15–30 minutes prior to camp start
unless otherwise notified.
•High School students may check-in with instructor in classroom.
•A fter check-in, advance to camp store to pick-up:
–Free summer T-shirt (1 per summer).
–Carpool name sign (car dash for identification at drop-off and pick-up).
–Pick-up other spirit wear purchases made online.
•Then, proceed to photography tent to have your child’s picture taken
(1 per summer).
•Line up at designated camp sign and meet instructor.
Tuesday–Friday
•To drop off/pick up students, pull through the Lower School Circle
and Staff will help unload/load students. Parents with younger children
may want to park and walk students to class.
Please do not park in the Lower School circle drive.
Note:
•Students may be dropped off ten minutes prior to class start or may
be enrolled in extended care. After camp ends students not picked
up within ten minutes will be enrolled in Extended Care with a
$6.50 per hour drop-in-charge
•Summer extended care hours are 7–9 am and then from 3–6 pm.
The summer E.C. phone number is (210) 669-7941.
•A ll campers must be potty trained prior to admission to camp
(no pull-ups or diapers allowed).
Camp Store
•Summer @ the Hall and Saint Mary’s Hall spirit items available on
the day of check-in and are located in the camp store for purchase.
•Snack bar cards available for purchase online and camp store for
Sno-cones and other goodies.
Field Trips
•Waivers provided by email prior to start of camp.
•Turn in all signed waivers at check-in table.
•A ll camps have enrollment limits which assures campers and opportunity
to have a great camp experience.
•Our online registration system automatically develops a waiting
list for all camps.
Extended Care
Absences
•Bad weather? Check your email for an e-blast
and tune to your local TV and radio stations for updates.
•Camp generally meets rain or shine.
•To report an absence, please send an email to [email protected]
or call enrichment office at (210) 483-9124 and leave a brief message.
Snacks
•Healthy snacks are provided daily for all campers.
•Students with special dietary needs, please bring snacks from home.
•See page 5 for detailed information.
Rainy Days
Social Media
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Find us on Instragram: @SMHEnrichment
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Like/Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SMHEnrichment
Disclaimer
This catalog has been carefully prepared to ensure that all information is accurate and is as complete as possible. However, Summer @ the Hall
reserves the right to make changes to the information printed in the catalog and posted online.
welcome
Extended Care Program — Ages 3–11 Years
The Extended Care Program provides care for children enrolled in Summer @ the Hall before and after our
Summer Programs (7–9 am) and (3–6 pm). There will be relaxed recreational activities, including games and
outdoor play, during these hours. All classes are co-educational unless otherwise stated. This program is offered
as a service to parents whose children are attending camps and courses this summer. We encourage parents to
sign up in advance for our Extended Care Program to help our administration better plan for staffing needs.
Please enroll your child in Extended Care at the same time you register for the summer camp. We understand
that circumstances do not always permit early or planned enrollment. Our program is also designed to meet the
needs of parents who have unforeseen scheduling difficulties. Don’t panic; we assure you that your child will be
supervised and cared for in the Extended Care facility where he or she can play games and have fun. Campers
who are brought to campus more than 15 minutes before their scheduled camp time or who are left on campus
more than 15 minutes after their scheduled camp time will be entered into the Extended Care Program. For this
supervised time, parents will be billed the rate listed below. Late fees will be charged after 6 pm.
For questions and information, call Linda Blanks (210) 669-7941 or enrichment at (210) 483-9124.
HoursDates
FeeEnrollDrop-in
7 – 9 am
June 1–July 31
$30 per week
Online
$6.50 per hour
3 – 6 pm
June 1–July 31
$50 per week
Online
$6.50 per hour
After 6 pm
June 1–July 31
$1.00 per minute
n/a
Week 1
May 26–29
(4 days)
No Extended Care
Art—
Down on the Farm
Week 2
Week 3
June 8–12
June 15–19
June 22–26
Extended Care
(7–9 am)
Extended Care
(7–9 am)
Extended Care
(7–9 am)
Extended Care
(7–9 am)
Electricity Gone Mad
Art—Eric Carle
Books through Art
Art—Zoo Workshop
Fun with Phonics
A Bug’s Life—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Science—The Wonder
of Movement
Sizzling Sounds
of Science
Spanish for Kids
Tumblebugs
June 1–5
Spanish for Kids
Morning
Where the Wild
Things Are—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Fun with Phonics
If You give
a Mouse a Cookie—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Tumblebugs
Week 4
Week 5
Whoville Camp—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
extended
care
Daily, Weekly
or Multi-week!
SUPERVISED SACK LUNCH 11:30–12:30 pm
7 – 9 am
Art—Transportation
Workshop
3 – 6 pm
Harnessing Heat
Art—Under the Sea
Workshop
Where the
Wild Things Are—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Fun with Music
If You give
a Mouse a Cookie—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Art—Eric Carle
Books through Art
Fun with Music
Twenty-thousand
Leagues Under the Sea
A Bug’s Life—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Harnessing Heat
Whoville—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Afternoon
plan your summer
Age 3 Years only
No Extended Care
Extended Care
(3–6 pm)
Extended Care
(3–6 pm)
Extended Care
(3–6 pm)
Extended Care
(3–6 pm)
Age 3 Years only
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Extended Care
(7–9 am)
Extended Care
(7–9 am)
Extended Care
(7–9 am)
Extended Care
(7–9 am)
Extended Care
(7–9 am)
Art—Under the Sea
Workshop
Workshop
Art—Eric Carle
Books through Art
Intro to Montessori
of Movement
Twenty-thousand
Spanish for Kids
Under the Big Top—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Color Mania—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
All Things
Daniel Tiger—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
June 29–July 2
(4 days)
July 13–17
Harnessing Heat
Spanish for Kids
July 20–24
July 27–31
Lil’ Nemo —
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Morning
Sugar, Spice
& Puppy Dog Tails—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
July 6–10
Handwriting/Art
Connection
Spanish for Kids
Twenty-thousand
extended
care
SUPERVISED SACK LUNCH 11:30–12:30 pm
Sugar, Spice
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Art—
Down on the Farm
Sizzling Sounds
of Science
Art—Zoo Workshop
Color Mania—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
of Movement
Extended Care
(3–6 pm)
Extended Care
(3–6 pm)
All Things
Daniel Tiger—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Daily, Weekly
or Multi-week!
7 – 9 am
3 – 6 pm
Art—
Down on the Farm
Lil’ Nemo—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Afternoon
Extended Care
(3–6 pm)
Extended Care
(3–6 pm)
Extended Care
(3–6 pm)
Week 1
Morning
May 26–29
(4 days)
No Extended Care
Art—
Down on the Farm
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
(4+ years)—Full-Day
Dance—Ballerina (Belle)
Tennis (5+ years)
Week 2
Week 3
June 8–12
June 15–19
June 22–26
Extended Care (7–9 am)
Coach B’s Future Golfers
(5+ years)
Dance—
Ballerina (Snow White)
LEGO® Bricks—
Colors, Letters, Numbers
& Shapes
Piano for Beginners
Spanish for Kids
Tennis (5+ years)
Where the Wild Things
Are—Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Art—Eric Carle
Books through Art
(5+ years)
Dance—
Ballerina (Maleficent)
Fun with Phonics
If You give a
Mouse a Cookie—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Junior Geocaching
LEGO® Engineering
Academy
Piano for Beginners
Tennis (5+ years)
Art—Zoo Workshop
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
(5+ years)
Computer Detectives—
KidTech
Dance—Ballerina
(Frozen)
Fun with Phonics
LEGO® Bricks—
Animals & their Habitats
of Movement
Soccer—Mini-Kickers
Spa La La
Spanish for Kids
Tennis (5+ years)
Whoville Camp—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
A Bug’s Life—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Dance—
Ballerina (Jasmine)
Golf for Beginners
(5+ years)
LEGO® Engineering
Academy
Fairytale Princess
Reading Rocketeers—
Read, Rock & Roll! A
Sizzling Sounds
of Science
Tennis (5+ years)
Type & Read (5+ years)
June 1–5
Week 4
Week 5
extended
care
Daily, Weekly
or Multi-week!
7 – 9 am
3 – 6 pm
Afternoon
plan your summer
Ages 4–5
Adventures in Chess
(4+ years)
Art—Under the Sea
Workshop
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
Piano for Beginners
No Extended Care
SUPERVISED LUNCH 11:30–12:30 pm
Workshop
Harnessing Heat
LEGO® Bricks—
Storybook Art & Games
Tennis—Quick Start—
Indoors
Where the Wild Things
Are—Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
If You give a
Mouse a Cookie—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Fun with Music
LEGO® Bricks—
Community Helpers
Tumblebugs
Art—Eric Carle
Books through Art
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
Fun with Music
LEGO® Engineering
Academy
Spa La La
Indoors
Twenty-thousand
Type & Read by KidTech
(5 years)
Whoville Camp—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
A Bug’s Life—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
KidTech
Handwriting without
Tears—Upper Case
Harnessing Heat
LEGO® Bricks—Trains
Tumblebugs
Extended Care
(3–6 pm)
Extended Care
(3–6 pm)
Extended Care
(3–6 pm)
Extended Care
(3–6 pm)
Ages 4–5
Specific age —noted in parentheses
Week 6
June 29–July 2
(4 days)
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Art—
Transportation Workshop
(5+ years)
Dance—Dancing
Barefoot—My First
Modern & Yoga
LEGO® Bricks—
Reading Rocketeers—Fun
with Letters & Sounds
Tennis (5+ years)
Twenty-thousand Leagues
Under the Sea
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Adventures in Chess
(4+ years)
Art—Eric Carle
Books through Art
(5+ years)
Color Mania—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Dance—Dancing
Barefoot—My First
Modern & Yoga
Harnessing Heat
Junior Geocaching
LEGO® Bricks—
Community Helpers
Let’s Eat a Rainbow
Spanish for Kids
Tennis (5+ years)
All Things Daniel Tiger—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Golf for Beginners
(5+ years)
Handwriting/Art
Connection
LEGO® Bricks—
Colors, Numbers,
Letters & Shapes
On the Farm
Spanish for Kids
Tennis (5+ years)
Twenty-thousand Leagues
Under the Sea
Intro to Montessori
Kindergarten Preview
(SMH)
Lil’ Nemo—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Tennis (5+ years)
Tumblebugs
July 6–10
July 13–17
July 20–24
July 27–31
Morning
Art—
Under the Sea Workshop
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
Golf for Beginners
(5+ years)
LEGO® Bricks—
Engineering Academy
Read, Rock & Roll! B
Science—
The Wonder of Movement
Spanish for Kids
Sugar, Spice
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Tennis (5+ years)
Type & Read (5+ years)
Week 7
extended
care
Art—
Down on the Farm
Crafty Kids Can Make
It All
LEGO® Bricks—
Colors, Numbers,
Letters & Shapes
Sizzling Sounds of Science
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Art—Zoo Workshop
Color Mania—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Crafty Kids Can Make
It All
LEGO® Bricks—
Creative Creations
Science—
The Wonder of Movement
All Things Daniel Tiger—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
LEGO® Bricks—
Community Helpers
Indoors
Extended Care (3–6 pm)
or Multi-week!
7 – 9 am
3 – 6 pm
Art—
Down on the Farm
Lil’ Nemo—
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Indoors
Afternoon
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
Handwriting without
Tears—Lower Case
(5 years)
Sugar, Spice
Mini Day Camp
(Full or Half-Day)
Daily, Weekly
Week 1
Morning
May 26–29
(4 days)
No Extended Care
Archery (7+ years)
Art—Intro to Scratch Art
Design (8+ years)
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
(6 years)—Full-Day
Dance—Ballerina (Belle)
Tennis
Week 2
Week 3
June 8–12
June 15–19
June 22–26
Art—Clay Creations (7+)
Art—Pastel Workshop
Basketball—SMH Coed
(7+ years)—
Full-day or Morning
Chef ’s in Training—
Easy Italian Cuisine
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
Dance—
Ballerina (Snow White)
Field Hockey—
FUNdamentals
(Grades 3+)
LEGO® Bricks—Design
Vehicles & Racing
Piano for Beginners
Strategies for Reading
Success (Grades 3+)
Tennis
Archery (7+ years)
Art—Animation
& Cartooning (8+ years)
Art—Portraits in Brilliant
Glass (8+ years)
Brain Burst! (8+ years)
Party Time
Children’s Theater
Chinese—Pearl of the
Orient (7 years)—Full-Day
Computer Keyboarding,
Design & More (8+ years)
Dance—Ballerina
(Maleficent)
Guitar for Beginners
Junior Geocaching
(6 years)
LEGO® Bricks—Building
a City & Vehicles (Full-Day)
Piano for Beginners
Sew Fun
Tennis
Art—Wild Watercolor
Techniques
Art—Animation
& Cartooning (8+ years)
Art—Bright & Beautiful
Creations (8+ years)
KidTech (6–7 years)
Dance—Ballerina (Frozen)
Football Camp (Grades 3+)
LEGO® Bricks Motorized
Machines & Mechanisms
Piano
with Jonathan Raveneau
Sew Fun
Soccer & Splash—
Full/Half-Day (7+ years)
Mini-Kickers (6 years)
Archery (7+ years)
Art—Discover Egypt
Art—Paint a Masterpiece
Chemistry in the Kitchen
(7+ years)
Orient (7+ years)—Full-Day
Dance—Ballerina (Jasmine)
Drama Camp (Grades 2+)
Fairytale Princess
Flag Football (8+ years)
Fun with Food & Science
(7+ years)
Golf for Beginners
LEGO® Bricks—Building a
City & Vehicles (Full-Day)
Minecraft Mania (7+ years)
Music Theory
Nerf Battles
Read, Rock & Roll!
(6 years–Kinder)
Sew Fun
Soccer & Splash—
Tennis
June 1–5
extended
care
Daily, Weekly
or Multi-week!
7 – 9 am
3 – 6 pm
Afternoon
plan your summer
Ages 6–8
Adventures in Chess
Art—Canvas Kids
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
Dance—Summer
Intensive Coed (7+ years)
Piano for Beginners
No Extended Care
Week 4
Sing Like a Rock Star
(Full-Day or Morning)
Spa La La
Sports Co-ed
Techno Computer Kids
Tennis
Walking with Nature
Week 5
Art—Doodle a
Masterpiece (8+ years)
Art—Furry Friends
Art—Mr. B’s Open Art
(7+ years)—
Full-Day or Afternoon
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
Dance—Summer
Intensive Coed (7+ years)
DayTrekkers Fun
Adventures (8+ years)
Duct Tape—Ready, Set,
Stick It! (8+ years)
Harnessing Heat (6 years)
LEGO® Bricks—
Computer Controlled
Robotics
(6 years)
Indoors (6 years)
Art—Artful Acrylic
Techniques
Art—Outer Space
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
Dance—Summer Intensive
Coed (7+ years)
Harry Potter (8+ years)
LEGO® Bricks—
Building a City & Vehicles
(Full-Day)
Let’s Get Crafty
with Coach Beutler (Grade 3+)
Sew Fun
A to Z Etiquette
Art—Canvas Kids
Glass (8+ years)
Chess
Cupcakes in Disguise
Coed (7+ years)
Dance—Vumba with Tino
Valles (7+ years)
Destination Imagination
Keyboarding—
Learning to Touch Type
Vehicles & Racing
Popular Music
Sew Fun
(Full-Day or Afternoon)
Art—Furry Friends
Art—Rock Out!
Orient (7+ years)—Full-Day
KidTech (6–7 years)
Dance—Jazz
with Tino Valles (7+ years)
Coed (7+ years)
Handwriting without
Tears—Upper Case
(6–7 years)
Keyboarding—
LEGO® Bricks—
(Full-Day)
PokéCamp!
Sew Fun
Soccer & Splash—
Soccer & Splash—
Spa La La
Indoors (6 years)
Ages 6–8
Week 6
June 29–July 2
(4 days)
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Archery (7+ years)
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
Coding for Kids (8+ years)
Dance—
Dancing Barefoot —
My First Modern & Yoga
French Cuisine &
Conversation
Lacrosse (Girls)
Vehicles & Racing
Little Engineers that Can
(6 years)
Reading Rocketeers —
Fun with Letters
& Sounds (6–7 years)
Tennis
The World’s A Stage
(8 years)
Art—The Magic
of Watercolor
Adventures in Chess
Dance—
Dancing Barefoot—
My First Modern & Yoga
French Cuisine &
Conversation
Golf Adventures
DayTrekkers 3-par
(8+ years)
Jewelry Making is Fun
Junior Geocaching (6 years)
Reading Rocketeers—Let’s
Eat a Rainbow (6 years)
Sports & Games
(Grades 3+)
Tennis
Archery (7+ years)
Art—Clay Creations (7+)
Glass (8+ years)
Art—Rock Out!
(7+ years)
Coding for Kids (8+ years)
Creative Writing
Out of the Box (8+ years)
Dance—Irish (7+ years)
Golf for Beginners
Goosebumps Spooky
Adventures
LEGO® Bricks—Motorized
Math—Rainbow Math
(Grade 2)
On the Farm/Dr. Seuss
(6 –7 years)
Soccer & Splash—
Tennis
Art—Canvas Kids
Art—Outer Space
Dance—Hip Hop (7+ years)
End of Summer Bash
Fit for First (Form 1 SMH)
Kindergarten Preview (SMH)
LEGO® Bricks—
Creative Creations
LEGO® Bricks Mindstorms
EV3 Robotics (7+ years)
Math—Movin’ up Math
(Grade 3)
Minecraft Mania (7+ years)
Soccer & Splash—
Tennis
Walking with Nature
Write Right! The Beginning
(Grades 1–2)
July 6–10
July 13–17
July 20–24
July 27–31
Morning
Art—Drawing Techniques
(8+ years)
American Girls
and Their Dolls
Dance—Hip Hop with
Tino Valles (7+ years)
Dry Ice Science Lab
(8+ years)
Fun Food & Fitness
(7–8 years)
Golf for Beginners
Harry Potter (8+ years)
LEGO® Bricks—Computer
Controlled Robotics
Reading Rocketeers—Read,
Rock & Roll! (6–7 years)
Tennis
Week 7
extended
care
Daily, Weekly
Art—Animation &
Cartooning for Kids
(8+ years)
Creations (8+ years)
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
Dance—
Mexican Folklorico
LEGO® Bricks—
Computer Controlled
Robotics
(6–7 years)
Reading Down the Nile
(Grades 2–3)
Reading Rocketeers
the Next Level—
Dig into Reading
(Grades 1–2)
Chess
DayTrekkers Fun
Dance—Hip Hop
(7+ years)
Dry Ice Science Lab
(8+ years)
Stick It! (8+ years)
Reading Rocketeers
the Next Level—
Myths & Legends (7+ years)
(6 years)
(8+ years)
Basketball —SMH Coed
(7+ years) —Full-Day
Chess
Handwriting/Art Connection
Keyboarding—
Math—Rainbow Math
(Grade 1)
PokéCamp!
Reading Rocketeers
The Next Level—
Read it & Eat
(Grades 1–2)
Soccer & Splash
Indoors (6 years)
You Tell a Tale
and I’ll Tell a Tale (7– 8 years)
or Multi-week!
7 – 9 am
3 – 6 pm
Art—Animation
& Cartooning for Kids
(8+ years)
A to Z Etiquette
End of Summer Bash
Keyboarding—
LEGO® Bricks—Creative
Creations
LEGO® Bricks Design
Vehicles & Racing
Math—Movin’ up Math
(Grade 3)
Soccer & Splash—
Indoors (6 years)
Write Right! The Process
(Grades 3+)
Afternoon
Art—
The Magic of Watercolor
DayTrekkers Fun
Dog Lovers (8+ years)
Handwriting without
Tears—Lower Case
(6–7 years)
(8+ years)
Week 1
Morning
May 26–29
(4 days)
No Extended Care
Archery
Design
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Intermediate Coed
(Full-Day)
Horse Academy
(7 am–Noon)
Tennis
Train Your Brain
Week 2
Week 3
June 8–12
June 15–19
June 22–26
Art—Clay Creations
Bucketload of Board Games
(Full-Day)
Easy Italian Cuisine
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
(9–10 years)—Full-Day
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Intermediate Coed
(Full-Day)
Field Hockey—
FUNdamentals
Horse Academy
(7 am–Noon)
LEGO® Bricks—Designing
Vehicles & Racing
Model United Nations
(MUN) Camp
(Grade 6+)—Full-Day
Strategies for Reading
Success (Grades 4–5)
Tennis
Archery
Art—Animation
& Cartooning
Art—Portraits
in Brilliant Glass
Brain Burst!
Party Time
(9–10 years)
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
Design & More
Dance—Summer
Intensive—Intermediate
Coed (Full-Day)
Horse Academy
(7 am–Noon)
Jeopardy Week (Full-Day)
Junior Journalists
LEGO® Bricks—
(Full-Day)
Sew Fun
Surviving Summer Reading
Projects—(Form 5)
Tennis
Around the World with Food
Art—Animation
& Cartooning
Creations
Techniques
Brilliant Jewelry
Crazy Crossword Puzzles
Dance—Summer
Coed (Full-Day)
Football Camp
LEGO® Bricks Motorized
Piano with Jonathan
Raveneau
Sew Fun
Sing Like A Rock Star
(Full-Day or Morning)
Soccer & Splash—
(Full or Half-Day)
Spa La La
Sports Co-ed
Study Skills, Strategies
& Organization (SOS)
(Grades 5 –6)
Tennis
Walking with Nature
Archery
Orient(9–10 years)—Full-Day
DayTrekkers Extreme
(Full-Day)
Dance—Summer
Coed (Full-Day)
Drama Camp (Grades 4–5)
Flag Football
Golf for Beginners
Horse Academy
(7 am–Noon)
Minecraft Mania
(MUN) Camp
Music Theory
Nerf Battles
Sew Fun
Soccer & Splash—
(Full or Half-Day)
Summer Super Sleuths
Tennis
June 1–5
extended
care
Daily, Weekly
or Multi-week!
7 – 9 am
3 – 6 pm
Afternoon
plan your summer
Ages 9–11
Adventures in Chess
(9–10 years)
Art—Canvas Kids
Dance—Summer
Intensive Coed
Dance—Summer
Coed (Full-Day)
Train Your Brain
No Extended Care
Week 4
Week 5
Art—Doodle a Masterpiece
Art—Furry Friends
(Full-Day)
Brilliant Jewelry
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
Dance—Summer
Coed (Full-Day)
Coed
DayTrekkers Fun
Adventures
Stick It!
Controlled Robotics
(MUN) Camp
Techniques
Art— Outer Space
(9–10 years)
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
Cracking the CODE:
Computer Programming for
Beginners
Coed
Dance—Summer
Coed (Full-Day)
Harry Potter
LEGO® Bricks—
(Full-Day)
Let’s Get Crafty with Coach
Beutler
Poetry & Visual Arts
Sew Fun
A to Z Etiquette
Art—Canvas Kids
Glass
Chess
Coed
Dance—Summer
Coed (Full-Day)
Dance—Vumba with Tino
Valles (9–10 years)
Keyboarding—
Vehicles & Racing
Popular Music
Sew Fun
Sing Like A Rock Star
(Full-Day or Afternoon)
Soccer & Splash—Full-Day
Spa La La
Sports & Games
Art—Furry Friends
Art—Rock Out!
Chinese—
Pearl of the Orient
Dance—Jazz with Tino
Valles (9 years)
Dance—Summer
Coed (Full-Day)
Coed
DayTrekkers Extreme
(Full-Day)
Keyboarding—
(MUN) Camp
PokéCamp!
Sew Fun
Soccer & Splash—(Full-Day)
Ages 9–11
Week 6
June 29–July 2
(4 days)
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Archery
Book Club 2.0
Chinese—Pearl of the Orient
Coding For Kids
Dance—Contemporary
Dance, Choreography
& AcroYoga (Full-Day)
Dance—Mexican Folklorico
French Cuisine
& Conversation
Art—The Magic
of Watercolor
Adventures in Chess
(9 –10 years)
Design & More
Dance—Hip Hop
(10+ years)
French Cuisine
& Conversation
Golf Adventures DayTrekkers
3-par
Junior Journalists
Archery
Art—Portraits
in Brilliant Glass
Art—Rock Out!
(Full-Day)
Coding For Kids
Creative Writing
Out of the Box
Dance—Irish
Explosive Speed & Agility—
Track & Field (Grade 5+)
Golf for Beginners
Goosebumps Spooky
Adventures (9–10 years)
Miniature Battles—
Battle Royale VIII
Art—Canvas Kids
Art—Outer Space
(9–10 years)
Dance—Hip Hop (9+ years)
End of Summer Bash
Great Fun with Greek Myths
(Grade 4)
EV3 Robotics
Math—Stepping Up
to Form 4 Math
Minecraft Mania
Miniature Battles—Zombies
Soccer & Splash
(Full or Half-Day)
Surviving Summer Reading
Projects (Form 5)
Tennis
Walking with Nature
July 6–10
July 13–17
Funtography (Two Weeks)
Joyful Jigsaw Puzzles
Lacrosse (Girls)
LEGO® Bricks Designing
Vehicles & Racing
Read it & Don’t Weep
(Form 6)
(Grades 5–6)
Tennis
LEGO® Bricks—
(Full-Day)
Flintloque Returns!
Sports & Games
(Grades 4 –6)
Tennis
Wonderful World of Words
July 20–24
July 27–31
Morning
American Girls and Their
Dolls (9–10 years)
Around the World with
Food
Dance—Hip Hop
with Tino Valles (9 years)
Dry Ice Science Lab
Golf Adventures
DayTrekkers 3-par
(10–11 years)
Fun Food & Fitness
Golf for Beginners
Harry Potter
I Wonder Why…?
LEGO® Bricks—
Computer Controlled
Robotics
Go West Young Man
Tennis
Week 7
Prep School—English (Form 6)—Two Weeks
Prep School—Math (Form 6)—Two Weeks
(Form 6)
Soccer & Splash
(Full or Half-Day)
Tennis
extended
care
Daily, Weekly
Art—Animation & Cartoon
Drawing
Creations
Chinese—Pearl of the Orient
Dance, Choreography
Dance—Mexican Folklorico
with Tino Valles (9 years)
Controlled Robotics
Miniature Battles—DBA—
Peloponnesian Wars
Poetry & Visual Arts
(Grade 3)
Reading Rocketeers the
Next Level—Dig into
Reading (Grades 1–2)
Adobe Photoshop—Intro
to Photoshop Elements
(11+ years)
Book Club 2.0
Chess
Cracking the CODE:
Computer Programming
for Beginners
Dance—Hip Hop
(9+ years)
DayTrekkers Fun Adventures
Dry Ice Science Lab
(8+ years)
Duct Tape —Ready, Set,
Stick It!
LEGO® Bricks—
(Full-Day)
Knights of Air!
Reading Rocketeers the Next
Level—Myths & Legends
(Grades 1–2)
(Full-Day)
Chess
Dance—Irish (10+ years)
Handwriting/Art
Connection
Keyboarding—
EV3 Robotics
Gladiators
or Multi-week!
7 – 9 am
3 – 6 pm
A to Z Etiquette
Art—Animation
& Cartoon Drawing
Dance—Hip Hop(10+ years)
End of Summer Bash
Keyboarding—
Prep School—English (Form 6)—Two Weeks
Prep School—Math (Form 6)—Two Weeks
PokéCamp!
Reading Rocketeers
the Next Level—
Read it & Eat (Grades 1–2)
Soccer & Splash (Full-Day)
You Tell a Tale
and I’ll Tell a Tale (9 years)
The Wonders of Ancient
Greece (Grade 4)
Vehicles & Racing
EV3 Robotics
Math—MathMind Five
(Readiness for Form 5)
Math—Stepping Up
to Form 4 Math
Miniature Battles—SAGA—
The Viking Age
Soccer & Splash (Full-Day)
(Grades 4–5)
Afternoon
Art—The Magic
of Watercolor
Design & More
Dance—Hip Hop with
Tino Valles (10+ years)
DayTrekkers Fun
Adventures
Dog Lovers
I Wonder Why…?
LEGO® Bricks—
Motorized Machines
& Mechanisms
Hot Wheels (sort of…)
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
June 8–12
June 15–19
June 22–26
Archery
Design
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Intermediate Coed
(Full-Day)
Horse Academy
(7 am–Noon)
Tennis (12–13 years)
(12 years)
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Intermediate Coed
(Full-Day)
Explosive Speed
& Agility Camp
Field Hockey—
FUNdamentals
Horse Academy
(7 am–Noon)
LEGO® Bricks—
Designing Vehicles
& Racing
(MUN) Camp
(Full-Day)
Archery
Art—Animation
& Cartooning
Art—Portraits
in Brilliant Glass
Design & More
(12–13 years)
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
Dance—Summer
Coed (Full-Day)
Horse Academy
(7 am–Noon)
LEGO® Bricks—
Building a City
& Vehicles (Full-Day)
Sew Fun
Around the World
with Food (12 years)
Art—Animation
& Cartooning
Creations
Techniques
Brilliant Jewelry
Dance—Summer
Intensive—Advanced Coed
Dance—Summer
Coed (Full-Day)
Football Camp
(Grade 6–8)
Piano with Jonathan
Raveneau (12 years)
Sew Fun
Soccer & Splash
(Full or Half-Day)
Archery
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
Dance—Summer
Coed (Full-Day)
DayTrekkers Extreme
(Full-Day)
Horse Academy
(7 am–Noon)
LEGO® Bricks—
(Full-Day)
Minecraft Mania
(MUN) Camp (Full-Day)
Music Theory (12 years)
(Form 7)
Sew Fun
Soccer & Splash
(Full or Half-Day)
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Intermediate Coed
(Full-Day)
Art—Doodle a
Masterpiece (12–13 years)
Brilliant Jewelry
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
Dance—Summer
Coed (Full-Day)
Duct Tape—
Ready, Set, Stick It!
DayTrekkers Fun
LEGO® Bricks—
Computer Controlled
Robotics
(MUN) Camp
(Full-Day)
Morning
May 26–29
(4 days)
June 1–5
Week 4
Week 5
Afternoon
plan your summer
Ages 12–14
Techniques (12 years)
Art—Outer Space
Cracking the CODE:
Computer Programming
for Beginners
(12–13 years)
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Intermediate Coed
(Full-Day)
Harry Potter (12 years)
LEGO® Bricks—
Building a City
& Vehicles (Full-Day)
Let’s Get Crafty
with Coach Beutler
(Grade 6)
Sew Fun
Glass
Chess (12 years)
(12 years)
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
Dance—Summer
Coed (Full-Day)
Keyboarding—
Vehicles & Racing
Popular Music
(12+ years)
Sew Fun
Soccer & Splash
(Full-Day)
Sports & Games
(Grade 6)
(Grades 7–8)
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Intermediate Coed
(Full-Day)
DayTrekkers Extreme
(Full-Day)
Keyboarding—
a City & Vehicles
(Full-Day)
(MUN) Camp
(Full-Day)
PokéCamp!
Sew Fun
Soccer & Splash
(Full-Day)
AGES 1214
Speciﬁc age —noted in parentheses
WEEK 6
June 29–July 2
(4 days)
WEEK 8
Archery
Coding for Kids (12 years)
Dance, Choreography
& AcroYoga
(12–13 years)—Full Day
Dance—Mexican
Folklorico
French Cuisine
& Conversation (12 years)
Art—The Magic
of Watercolor (12 years)
Design & More (12–13 years)
Dance— Contemporary
Dance, Choreography
& AcroYoga
Dance —Hip Hop
Golf Adventures
DayTrekkers 3-par
July 6–10
July 13–17
'VOUPHSBQIZ5XP8FFLT
French Cuisine
Lacrosse (Girls)
& Conversation (12 years)
LEGO® Bricks—
Designing Vehicles
LEGO® Bricks—
& Racing
(Full-Day)
(Form 6)
1SFQ4DIPPM&OHMJTI(Form 7 & 8)5XP8FFLT
Math—Readiness
for Pre-Algebra
Flintloque Returns!
(Form 8)
Sports & Games (Grade 6)
WEEK 9
July 20–24
WEEK 10
July 27–31
Archery
Art—Outer Space
Art—Portraits
LEGO® Bricks
in Brilliant Glass
Mindstorms EV3 Robotics
Math Readiness
(12 years)
for Algebra
Minecraft Mania
(Full-Day)
Coding for Kids (12 years)
Zombies
Creative Writing
Out of the Box
(Forms 7 & 8)
Explosive Speed
Soccer & Splash
& Agility—Track & Field
(Full or Half-Day)
LEGO® Bricks—
Motorized Machines
& Mechanisms
Battle Royale VIII
1SFQ4DIPPM&OHMJTI(Form 6)5XP8FFLT
MORNING
Golf Adventures
DayTrekkers 3-par
Harry Potter (12 years)
LEGO® Bricks—
Computer Controlled
Robotics
Miniature Battles—Go
West Young Man
(Form 7)
WEEK 7
1SFQ4DIPPM.BUI(Form 6)5XP8FFLT
(Form 6)
Soccer & Splash
(Full or Half-Day)
SUPERVISED LUNCH 11:3012:30 PM
Adobe Photoshop
for Beginners (14 years)
Art—Animation
& Cartooning
Creations
Dance, Choreography
& AcroYoga
LEGO® Bricks—
Computer Controlled
Robotics
Miniature Battles—DBA—
Peloponnesian Wars
Adobe Photoshop—
Intro to Photoshop
Elements
Chess (12 years)
Cracking the CODE:
Computer Programming for
Beginners (12–13 years)
Dance, Choreography
& AcroYoga
DayTrekkers Fun
Duct Tape
1SFQ4DIPPM&OHMJTI (Form 7 & 8 )5XP8FFLT
LEGO® Bricks—
(Full-Day)
Math—Readiness
for Pre-Algebra
Knights of Air!
Art—Animation
& Cartooning
(Full-Day)
Dance—Hip Hop
Chess (12 years)
Keyboarding—
Dance—Irish
LEGO® Bricks—
Keyboarding—
Mindstorms
EV3 Robotics
®
LEGO Bricks—
LEGO® Bricks—
Designing Vehicles
Mindstorms EV3 Robotics
& Racing
Miniature
Battles—
Gladiators
SAGA—The Viking Age
PokéCamp!
1SFQ4DIPPM&OHMJTI (Form 6)5XP8FFLT
1SFQ4DIPPM.BUI (Form 6)5XP8FFLT
Soccer & Splash
(Full-Day)
Soccer & Splash
(Full-Day)
AFTERNOON
Around the World
with Food (12 years)
Art—The Magic
of Watercolor (12 years)
Design & More
(12–13 years)
Dance—Hip Hop
with Tino Valles
DayTrekkers Fun
LEGO® Bricks—
Motorized Machines
& Mechanisms
(12 years)
Week 1
May 26–29
(4 days)
Week 2
June 1–5
Week 3
June 8–12
Week 4
June 15–19
Morning
Biology—Microbiology 2310 (For Credit) Biology—Microbiology 2310 (For Credit)—Grades 10+
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
(Full or Half-Day)
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
(Full-Day)
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
(Full-Day)
Horse Academy
(15–16 years)—
7 am–Noon
Explosive Speed
& Agility Camp
Horse Academy
(15–16 years)—
7 am–Noon
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
(Full-Day)
Week 5
June 22–26
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
(Full-Day)
DayTrekkers Extreme
Horse Academy
(15–16 years)—
7 am–Noon
Math—Pre-Calculus Honors (for credit)—Online & Classroom Math—Pre-Calculus Honors (for credit)—Online & Classroom SAT PREP—Math
(MUN) Camp
(Full-Day)
Field Hockey—
FUNdamentals
(Grade 9)
Horse Academy
(15–16 years)—
7 am–Noon
(MUN) Camp
(Full-Day)
Biology—Microbiology 2310 (For Credit) Biology—Microbiology 2310 (For Credit)—Grades 10+
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
(Full or Half-Day)
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
(Full or Half-Day)
SAT PREP—Verbal
(MUN) Camp
(Full-Day)
Afternoon
plan your summer
Ages HS–Adult
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
(Full or Half-Day)
15 Minute Meals
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
(Full or Half-Day)
Dance—
Summer Intensive—
Advanced Coed
(Full or Half-Day)
Helping Your Children
Eat Healthy (Adults)
DayTrekkers Extreme
(15–16 years)—
Full-Day
(MUN) Camp
(Full-Day)
Ages HS–Adult
Week 6
June 29–July 2
(4 days)
Week 7
July 6–10
Week 8
July 13–17
Week 9
July 20–24
Week 10
July 27–31
Adult ESL (4 Weeks) Adult ESL (4 Weeks) Adult ESL (4 Weeks) Adult ESL (4 Weeks)
Dance—
Contemporary Dance,
Choreography
Explosive Speed
& Agility—
Track & Field (Grade 9)
College Application
Boot Camp
(Class of 2016)
Lacrosse (Girls)
Math—Pre-Calculus Honors (for credit)—Online & Classroom Math—Pre-Calculus Honors (for credit)—Online & Classroom Miniature Battles—
Go West Young Man
Flintloque Returns!
Battle Royale VIII
Zombies
Morning
Math—Readiness
for Algebra
Funtography (Two Weeks)
Volleyball—
SMH Girls Pre-Season
Camp (SMH Only)—
July 29–31, 3 days only,
9 am–12 pm
Adobe Photoshop
for Beginners
DBA—
Peloponnesian Wars
(Forms 9–12)
Adobe Photoshop—
Intro to Photoshop
Elements
Dance—
Contemporary Dance,
Choreography
Knights of Air!
(Forms 9–12)
College Application
Boot Camp
(Class of 2016)
Math—Readiness
for Algebra II
SAGA—
The Viking Age
(Forms 9–12)
Afternoon
(Forms 9–12)
Gladiators
Mini-Day
ages 3–adult
camp
Mini-Day Camp
S.I.O.S.A – Summer in Old San Antonio!
Summer is a time for fun and this summer will be no
exception! We have camps for children 3 to 5 years old.
Your child will enjoy his or her summer days creating
friendships and memories. Under the instruction of Linda
Blanks and staff, these camps have been successful for more
than fifteen years. We offer well-supervised recreation for
children and peace of mind for parents! Children are able
to have a scheduled nap time after lunch according to
parents’ preferences. Campers will explore the fun themes
and projects of the week with the option of attending halfday (mornings or afternoons) or full-day camp. Children
are also welcome to take other camps in conjunction with
the day camp. Lunch is not provided for children in this
camp, so please pack a lunch for your child! Due to peanut
allergies, please do not bring anything produced with
peanuts, peanut oil or peanut products.
• Campers may enroll for half-day mornings, half-day
afternoons or full-day camps.
• On day one, parents feel free to park and come into the
building to settle your child in and meet the instructors
• Our goal is to greet your child and escort him or her to
camp on arrival at the front of the building
• We request that you send an extra set of clothes in a
zip-lock bag tagged with your child’s name.
• Children must be potty trained prior to attending camp
(no diapers or pull-ups allowed)
• Bring lunch from home for this camp. Snacks are
provided by camp.
• Call Linda Blanks at (210) 669-7941 with any questions.
Daily Camp Schedule
9:00–9:15
9:30–10:00
10:00–10:45
10:45–11:10
11:10–11:30
11:30–12:15
12:15–12:30
12:30–1:30
1:30–2:00
2:00–2:30
2:30–3:00
Arrival
Circle Time
Theme Arts & Crafts/Play Time
Playground/Bounce House
Lunch Preparation/
Half-Day Morning Dismissal
Lunch/Theme Movie —
Optional Scheduled Nap
Clean-up/Half-Day Afternoon Arrival
Theme Arts & Crafts/Play Time
Story Time/Discovery
Playground/Bounce House
Circle Time/Snacks
S.I.O.S.A.
Linda Blanks, Camp Director
Ages:
Codes:
Dates:
Times:
Instructor:
Tuition:
lunch:
3–5 years
See Weekly Camps
June 1–July 31 (Weekly)
Half-Day Mornings (9–11:30am)
Full-Day (9am–3pm)
Half-Day Afternoons (12:30–3pm)
Linda Blanks, Director
& Jeanette Moreno, Assistant
$225 Full-Day / $125 Half/Day
Bring Sack Lunch from home
(No peanut products)
Mini-Day Camp
Where the Wild Things Are—June 1–5
Let your children’s imaginations will come alive while they
create snazzy puppets and other arts and crafts. Each day
your child will be encouraged to try many fun and creative
techniques using colors, objects and different age-appropriate
tools to create a personal masterpiece. Books, music, laughter
and dancing will also fill each day.
Codes:
110: Half-Day Mornings
2
2115: Full-Day
2205: Half-Day Afternoons
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie—June 8–12
In this fun-filled camp, children will be encouraged to use
their imagination and creativity through arts, crafts, music and
dancing. Children will enjoy a different story every day written
by Laura Numeroff.
Codes:
3095: Full-Day
Whoville Camp—June 15–19
Your child will enter the magical world of Dr. Seuss in this funfilled week. Campers will be introduced to books, music and
creative materials inspired by Dr. Seuss while enriching and
reinforcing colors, numbers and rhyming concepts through
art, crafts, activities and music. “Fun is Good.”
Codes:
4
4170: Full-Day
A Bug’s Life—June 22–26
Do you ever wonder why bugs have spots? Children will
discover nature’s fascinating creatures where surprises are
discovered beneath every leaf. Campers will design a beetle
shirt, create a “beetle-juice” drink and much more!
Codes:
5010: Full-Day
Sugar, Spice & Puppy Dog Tails—
June 29–July 2 (4 days)
For boys and girls who want a week of adventure and mystery,
there will be a wide variety of activities both indoors and
outdoors. From exploration and discovery, to tea parties and
crafts, this camp is for kids who just want to be kids. Let out
your inner creativity and imagination and join us this summer
at the mini day camp that will be a blast!
Codes:
6110: Full-Day
Under the Big Top—July 6–10
Popcorn…Peanuts…Your child will love a week under the
big top! This week is filled with face painting, arts, crafts,
literature, singing, dancing with lots of indoor and outdoor
games/activities. A circus of our own, Under the Big Top!
Codes:
7130: Full-Day
Color Mania—July 13–17
This class is for children who love drawing, painting and
designing their very own master piece. Children will enjoy fun
messy techniques using colors, paints, and objects that will
enhance their imagination. Get ready to tap into your creative
side and construct bold arts!
Codes:
8025: Full-Day
All Things Daniel Tiger—July 20–24
This week children will learn from the teachings of Mr. Fred
Rogers. Using games, books, art and music children will learn
about sharing, waiting for their turn and how to be respectful
of others and be a better listener. Children will be encouraged
to sing, read, share, dance, play and create!
Codes:
9
9005: Full-Day
Lil’ Nemo—July 27–31
Dive into the big blue sea and discover the diverse and majestic
creatures of our oceans! Campers will become explorers as they
create sea crafts and ocean arts while decorating mermen and
mermaid self-portraits and counting activities with seashells.
Your little “Nemo” will decorate a fish bowl to take home.
Codes:
10065: Full-Day
ages 3–adult
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15-Minute Meals for Adults
Are you too tired and too hot to spend much time at the
stove these days? Learn how to make delicious meals for
your family in just 15 minutes. Quick weeknight recipes,
kid-friendly dinner ideas, and time-saving tactics will help
you connect with your family. Chef Tanya will offer tips and
recipes to help you on your way in preparing home-cooked
meals, which are healthier for your family and which, when
kids help, encourage quality family time and teach your kids
lifelong kitchen skills.
Ages: Adult
Code/Date: 5200: June 22–26
Time:
12:30–3 pm
Instructors: Tanya Pittman, Professional Chef
Tuition:
$200 (materials/food included)
A to Z Etiquette
This program is perfect for our new generation of kids. Forget
about the old-fashioned approach to etiquette training.
Mrs. Khan teaches proper greetings, gift giving, thank you
notes, meal time manners, parties and fun exercises for
different ages. Teaching your children manners gives them
“lifelong survival skills.”
Acting (see pages 30, 37, 64 & 72)
Adobe Photoshop for Beginners
Master the important tools in Adobe Photoshop CS3 and
develop a workflow sequence to get past technological
hurdles. The classes will emphasize selection techniques,
building layered images, masking, levels and curves. Learn
accurate color and tonal correction, dodging and burning
and advanced sharpening methods. In addition, the class
will cover basic camera settings, RAW vs. JPEG files and
white balancing. Enjoy personalized classes and expert
instruction in a spacious setting customized for the needs
of digital photographers. Class size is limited to 10 students.
Equipment: Students bring a notebook and images from a
media or portable drive.
Ages:
Code/Date:
Time:
Instructor:
Tuition:
14–adult
7155: July 6–10
12:30–3 pm
Ralph Howell, SMH Photography Instructor
$175
Possible topics may include:
• How to meet and greet people • Gift giving and receiving
• Table manners from sitting
• Why etiquette and good
quietly at the table, to using
manners are important
utensils, dealing with food that
• How and when to properly
doesn’t taste good, folding
say “Please,” “Thank You”
napkins and eating a complete
and “You’re Welcome”
meal with proper etiquette
• Provide tools a child can use
when he/she makes a mistake • Definition and practice of
good hygiene
• When and how to apologize
• Practice skills of conversation
gracefully
• How to join and exit a group in
• How to identify and curb
conversation
rudeness and disrespectful
• Telephone manners and safety
behaviors
• How to share
Ages:
6–11 years
10165: July 27–31
Time: 12:30–3 pm
Instructor:
Georgina Khan, SMH Faculty
& Certified Children’s Etiquette Instructor
Tuition:
$140 each session
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Adobe Photoshop—
Intro to Photoshop Elements
Become a digital artist and create altered works of art from
your photographs. Digital photos taken during class time
will be turned into stunning “pop art” posters, striking pen
and ink drawings, dazzling watercolor images and super cool
kaleidoscopic mosaics. Names you’ve heard 100 times like
Monet, Leonardo da Vinci, Escher and Warhol, will begin
to have meaning when you see their work in this class and
your curiosity will be piqued by getting a deeper look into who
these people were other than just being an “artist.” All of this
put together using your creativity to create, learning to use the
camera to turn things into other things and becoming more
familiar with the artists whose work you admire, make this
class week a great opportunity to get excited about a whole lot
of things at once.
Ages:
Code/Date: Time:
Instructor:
Tuition:
11–18 years
8155: July 13–17
12:30–3 pm
Ralph Howell, SMH Photography Instructor
$175
All Things Daniel Tiger (3–5 years)
See page 18–19 for description and information.
American Girls and Their Dolls
Learn about your favorite American dolls and the time periods
in which they lived. We will be cooking and having tea parties
with friends, participating in group play and learning about
friendship and much more. Pack your favorite doll and come to
camp ready to have a fun week with great friends.
Ages: Code/Date:
Time: Instructor: Tuition: 6–10 years
6005: June 29–July 2 (off July 3rd)
9–11:30 am
Patricia Juarez, SMH Staff
$135
Archery
Campers will learn the sport of archery, an art that has been
practiced through the ages all around the world! For all skill
levels, from beginner to advanced, campers will go through a
week of fun, games and competition to improve their shooting
skills. Campers will be hitting the targets the very first day
of class with a certified archery instructor. Join the ranks of
archers in history, such as Robin Hood and his merry men and
Katniss Everdeen of Hunger Games!!
Ages:
Code/Date: Time:
Instructor:
Tuition:
7–14 years
1010: May 26–29 (4 days)—$140
3020: June 8–12
5020: June 22–26
7005: July 6–10
9015: July 20–24
9–11:30 am
Lucy Gassman & Staff of Gassman’s Archery
$175 per session (includes all supplies)
Adventures in Chess
This course is for beginners of any age as well as those who
aren’t new to Chess but who need lots of game situation
practice under an instructor’s supervision. Students will study
the origins, history and applications of Chess through the ages
and today. We will cover the basics of play (for those who need
to learn), simple beginning, mid-game and end-game strategies
and lots of hands-on practice playing against an opponent.
Ages:
Code/Date:
Instructor: 4–10 years
1075: May 26–29 (12:30–3 pm)—$110
8005: July 13–17 (9–11:30 am)—$135
Suzy Brooks, Certified AP Chess Instructor
ages 3–adult
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Around the World with Food!
Art—Artful Acrylic Techniques
The culture camps will take kids ages 9–12 years on a virtual
trek around the world through food and art. Each day will
feature a different cultural theme, where kids will cook
authentic dishes representative of the country of the day, and
be exposed to music and activities from that country. All
materials are included.
Suzy Brooks will guide young artists through the use of
a broad spectrum of multimedia using different types of
paints, brushes and surfaces to create awesome works of art.
Students will be exposed to cultural and historical artistic
styles to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces. The student’s
creativity is now catapulted into a whole new level of art.
9–12 years
4005: June 15–19 (9–11:30 am)—$200
6145: June 29–July 2 (12:30–3 pm)
off July 3rd—$165
Instructor: Tanya Pittman, Professional Chef
Ages:
Code/Date:
Ages:
Code/Date: Time:
Instructor:
Tuition:
6–12 years
3170: June 8–12
12:30–3 pm
Suzy Brooks, Certified Art Instructor
$135
Art—Animation & Cartooning for Kids
Art—Bright and Beautiful Creatures
Learn the tricks of famous cartoonists. Kids will produce
large, full-sheet drawings of a pirate ship and its motley
crew, big top circus and a jungle scene. We will brainstorm
our way to our own original cartoon characters. Students
will produce a 3-panel comic strip and learn how to do
word bubbles, inking and add other elements of interest.
Participants will also enjoy making various hand-made
animation devices as they learn about optical illusions and
how cartoons work.
Wire, glass beads, feathers, clay, paint, you name it! Come to
this class ready to create creatures, such as brightly colored
and jeweled bugs or kooky birds that you can take home!
This class will teach the students how to use the technique
of radial weaving to put a new and colorful spin while
creating art!
Ages:
8–14 years
Code/Date: 3025: June 8–12 (9–11:30 am)
4010: June 15–19 (9–11:30 am)
7160: July 6–10 (12:30–3 pm)
10170: July 27–31 (12:30–3 pm)
Instructor: Shelley Fluke, Award-winning Artist
& My Art Starz Academy Staff
Tuition:
$140 per session
Ages:
Code/Date:
Instructor:
Tuition:
8–14 years
4015: June 15–19 (9–11:30 am)
7165: July 6–10 (12:30–3 pm)
Catherine Touch, Local Artist & Instructor
$150
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Art—Canvas Kids
Learn to paint, large and small on canvas, paper and wood
panel. Students will see how different processes are required
for the different painting surfaces. Kids have a blast painting
animals; still life’s and landscapes using a step-by-step method.
They will learn basic color theory and super fun techniques
that produce beautiful paintings every time. Kids will produce
at least one large painting, a miniature canvas and easel, and
various sizes in between.
This summer explore the mysterious world of Egypt with
Young Rembrandts! You will spend five days digging into how
the Egyptians lived. Students will investigate decorative objects
in the treasured tombs including hieroglyphics, sarcophagi and
more. You will create drawings full of artifacts and Egyptian
imagery using multiple types of media.
Ages:
6–11 years
Code/Date: 1080: May 26–29 (12:30–3 pm)—$115
4200: June 15–19 (12:30–3 pm)
10005: July 27–31 (9–11:30 am)
Instructor:
Shelley Fluke, Award-winning Artist
& My Art Starz Academy staff
Tuition:
$135 per session
Ages:
Code/Date:
Instructor:
Tuition:
6–11 years
5025: June 22–26 (9–11:30 am)
9195: July 20–24 (12:30–3 pm)
Graciela Portilla, Young Rembrandts staff
$135 per session
Pinch, roll and slip your way to fabulous clay sculptures.
Students will experience many different types of clay. We will
work with low-fire ceramic clay that will be glazed and kiln
fired to last a lifetime. Sculpey ® clay will be used to make
miniature sculptures. We will make whimsical animals with
colorful modeling clay. Kids will enjoy taking many treasures
home at the end of the week.
Ages:
7–12 years
9020: July 20–24
Time:
9–11:30 am
Instructor: Shelley Fluke, Award-winning Artist
Tuition:
$150
Art—Doodle a Masterpiece
Do you like to doodle, draw and/or color? Well let’s make a
masterpiece together! You will learn basic drawing techniques
like: abstract drawing, line art, shading, texture, rough sketches,
outlines, negative space and much more! Not only do you learn
cool techniques, you also get to try different medias. What are
art medias? Medias are what you use to create your art! Do you
like using pencil, markers or perhaps oil pastels? Students get
to use several different medias in this class including, markers,
colored pencils, pencil, pen, crayons, charcoal and oil pastels!
When we are all done learning our fun techniques, then it will
be time to begin our MASTERPIECE with our new found skill!
Ages: Code/Date:
Time:
Instructor: Tuition:
8–14 years
2135: June 1–5
12:30–3 pm
Breanna Crenshaw, Local Artist & Instructor
$135
ages 3–adult
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Art—Down on the Farm
Art—Furry Friends
Children will be exploring the different dynamics of being
on a farm. From drawing the variety of farm animals and
discovering the other elements such as the tools used to
make a farm run properly, the students will be having a great
time making art while learning about the life on the farm.
All kids love animals and this is an opportunity to draw and
paint their favorite pet or imaginary and wild animals. Kids
will have fun cartooning a few animals and develop their
drawing skills as they work with various drawing media,
such as pencil and soft pastels. They will use acrylics on
canvas or wood panel and experience the magic of watercolor
while learning techniques from a real artist. Each child will
get one of their pieces framed so they can proudly display
at home!
Ages:
Code/Date:
Instructor:
Tuition:
3–5 years
1015: May 26–29 (9–11:30 am)—$115
7170: July 6–10 (12:30–3 pm)
10175: July 27–31 (12:30–3 pm)
$135 per session
Learn tips and techniques from an artist and draw like a pro!
First learn to see, and then learn to draw. Students have fun
warming up with a variety of challenging exercises designed
to help them identify value, proportions and composition.
They will draw from life and work with other resource
materials. Students will create compositions with impact
using weight of line, observation, value and tone.
Ages:
6–11 years
5210: June 22–26
Time:
12:30–3 pm
Instructor:
Tuition:
$135 per session
Ages:
8–14 years
Code/Date: 6010: June 29–July 2 (9–11:30 am)—$115
9200: July 20–24 (12:30–3 pm)—$135
Instructor:
Art—Eric Carle Books Through Art
Discover the world of art through Eric Carle, creator of
brilliantly illustrated and innovatively-designed picture
books for young children such as “The Very Hungry
Caterpillar” and “The Grouchy Ladybug” just to name a
few. Children will explore the world of Eric Carle by reading
a different book each day and afterwards, students will learn
fundamental drawing techniques, which incorporate one
aspect of the book we just read. Children will be encouraged
to explore their creativity and imagination through play
and art. A variety of creatures will be drawn including a
caterpillar, a ladybug, a crab and more. This is a wonderful
way to explore the land of Eric Carle through art.
Ages:
Code/Date:
Instructor:
Tuition:
3–5 years
3030: June 8–12 (9–11:30 am)
4205: June 15–19 (12:30–3 pm)
8010: July 13–17 (9–11:30 am)
$135 per session
Art—Intro to Scratch Art Design
Have you ever wondered how those beautiful Scratch Art
drawings are made? Join art teacher Suzy Brooks to learn the
techniques needed to transform an ink (or paint) covered
board into an intricately etched work of art. If you are
just starting out with scratchboard, all the basics will be
covered…if you are already an enthusiast, Suzy will teach
you how to take your etchings to the next level with shading
and design. In this class, students will use various types of
commercial scratchboard as well as make their own. A wide
variety of etching implements will be offered. Older students
may use etching blades; younger artists will use wooden
and safe-metal stylus instruments to create their designs.
Projects will vary in complexity and be age appropriate for
participating artists.
Ages:
Code/Date: Time:
Instructor:
Tuition:
8–14 years
1020: May 26–29
9–11:30 am
Suzy Brooks, Certified AP Art Instructor
$140
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Art—The Magic of Watercolor
Learn a wet-into-wet painting method, dropping “jewels” and
other techniques from a professional painter. Kids have fun
practicing and experimenting with different color combinations
as well as different types of watercolor media. They will produce
small postcard sized paintings as well as large paintings that will
be suitable for framing. Each child will have one of their pieces
frames so they can proudly display at home!
Kids will have a blast learning to paint in the style of the master
artists of the past. They will have a brief encounter with each
artist studied and see examples of the work that made them
famous. Young artists will work in liquid watercolor, acrylic on
canvas or wood panel, chalk pastels and more. You will want to
frame these little masterpieces!
Ages:
6–12 years
Code/Date: 6155: June 29–July 2 (12:30–3 pm)—$112
8015: July 13–17 (9–11:30 am)—$140
Instructor:
Ages:
6–11 years
Code/Date:5030: June 22–26
7010: July 6–10
Time:
9–11:30 am
Instructor:
Tuition:
$135 per session
If painting, drawing or sculpture is what your aspiring artist
likes to do, then they can do it all with Mr. B! All mediums
are used and your child focuses on the material they like best
as art teacher Clay Beutler teaches skill-based artistic learning.
Ages:
Code/Date:
Time:
Instructor:
Tuition: 6–14 years
2145: June 1–5
3175: June 8–12
4210: June 15–19
7175: July 6–10
8160: July 13–17
12:30–3 pm
Clay Beutler, SMH Faculty
$135 per session
Join us for a week of pastel fun as the class learns about the
medium and explore art history by studying different artists
and their work. Each day you will create one large drawing
in pastel chalks through inspiration of great historical artists
including, Edward Munch, Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet
and more. Your results will amaze your entire family.
Art—Outer Space
Do you like aliens, space ships, the solar system and robots?
Well, you are in the right place! Join us this summer for a Space
Travel Trip! Who knows what you will find in outer space? You
will practice drawing spacecraft, cartoons and even use pastels
for some drawings.
Ages: Code/Date:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Ages:
Code/Date:
Instructor:
6–11 years
2015: June 1–5 (9–11:30 am)—$135
6150: June 29–July 2 (12:30–3 pm)—$112
6–10 years
3180: June 8–12 (12:30–3 pm)
10010: July 27–31 (9–11:30 am)
$135 per session
ages 3–adult
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Art—Portraits in Brilliant Glass
Art—Under the Sea Workshop
Using glass, the students will be creating self-portraits that
will be colorfully painted and will be perfect to hang up at
home! The fun does not stop with the portraits! Throughout
the week students will also be partaking in projects such as
a stepping stone and glowing potpourri container, all with
using richly colored glass, tiles and beads.
In looking under the under the sea, children will find
mermaids, fish, shipwrecks and even sharks. All of these
will inspire our work as we draw many animal and human
characters found under the sea. Campers will combine the
subject matter learned into one large drawing with a selfcreated story. Media used this week will include pencils,
colored pencils and markers.
Ages: Code/Date: Instructor:
Tuition:
8–14 years
3035: June 8–12 (9–11:30 am)
4215: June 15–19 (12:30–3 pm)
9025: July 20–24 (9–11:30 am)
Catherine Touch, Local Artist & Instructor
$150 per session
Ages:
Code/Date:
Instructor:
Tuition:
3–5 years
1085: May 26–29 (12:30–3 pm)—4 days
6015: June 29–July 2 (9–11:30 am) off July 3rd
$112 per session
Art—Wild Watercolor Techniques
Art—Rock Out!
Come party with art like a rock star! Join us this summer
for five days of artistic rock and roll imagery. During the
opening act, students will draw stylized instruments. The
party is never-ending as you illustrate close-up portraits
of rock stars, then the class changes tunes to create rockinspired cartoons. Rocking out musicians will be the
headlining act by the end of the week and artists will hit the
stage by drawing awesome concert scenes.
Ages:
6–11 years
Code/Date:5215: June 22–26 (12:30–3 pm)
9030: July 20–24 (9–11:30 am)
Instructor: Graciela Portilla, Young Rembrandts staff
Tuition:
$135 per session
Art—Transportation Workshop
Children love cars, trucks airplanes, helicopters and different
modes of transportation. In this workshop, children will
learn to draw the modes of transportation including
airplanes, helicopters and more. Children will create a large
scene including bridges, roads and many vehicles using
pencils and markers.
Ages:
Code/Date:
Instructor:
Tuition:
3–5 years
2150: June 1–5 (12:30–3 pm)
7015: July 6–10 (9–11:30 am)
$135 per session
Students join Ms. Suzy for a creative week of art using
watercolor paints. These are not your basic “school supply”
watercolors but special-order artist’s “liquid watercolors”
whose vibrant hues make works of art pop off the page!
Learn to use several different techniques and mediums
to create cool special effects with these special watercolor
paints. The resulting works of art will amaze you!
Ages:
Code/Date:
Time:
Instructor:
Tuition:
6–14 years
4020: June 15–19
9–11:30 am
$145
Art—Zoo Workshop
Kids love to draw animals. In this class children will learn
to draw a variety of animals found in the local San Antonio
zoo including lions, giraffes, tigers, birds and more. The
final day will result in one large scene of the zoo divided into
several habitats and incorporating the many animal friends
your child has learned to draw.
Ages:
Code/Date:
Instructor:
Tuition:
3–5 years
4025: June 15–19 (9–11:30 am)
8165: July 13–17 (12:30–3 pm)
$135 per session
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Basketball—SMH Summer Coed Camp
Biology—Microbiology 2310 (For Credit)
Saint Mary’s Hall Hoop Camp provides five days of fast-paced,
intense, ability-age-grouped instruction emphasizing a positive
approach to competition. Individual and team instruction in
the great game of basketball is the theme while not losing track
of our most important goal of “having FUN while building
character!” Perfectly suited for all ages and sizes of kids, we offer
a positive camp environment for all ages. We try to incorporate
body, mind, spirit and work ethic into the development of the
complete basketball player and good competitor.
The initial portion of this course covers the study of cell biology
along with molecular and Mendelian genetics. Students will be
introduced to current biotechnology in the laboratory. During
the second half of the course, principle attention will be focused
on viruses and bacteria followed by eukaryotic organisms such
as fungi, algae & protozoans. Textbook: Biology: Concepts and
Applications 9e National Geographic Learning by Starr Evers Starr
(ISBN 13:978-1-285-42785-0), (ISBN 10:1-285-42785-8).
Equipment: Campers dress in shorts, T-shirt and court shoes.
No sandals please.
Ages:
Date: Code/Time:
7–14 years
June 1–5
2025: 9–11:30 am ($135)
2155: 12:30–3 pm ($135)
2020: 9 am–3 pm ($250)
Date:
July 20–24
Code/Time:
9035: 9 am–3 pm ($250)
Instructor:
Barry Chamberlin, SMH Boys Varsity Coach,
Michael Carleson, SMH Girls Varsity Coach & Staff
Ages:
Forms 10–12
Date:
May 26–June 16
Code/Time:
1005: 8 am–12 pm or
1110: 1–5 pm
Location:
US Science Lab #3230
Instructor: Devon Lee, SMH Upper School Science Instructor
Tuition:
$850 per session (cannot miss more than 2 days
to receive course credit)
Book Club 2.0
Help stimulate your child’s brain and keep the “summer
slide” far away! We’ll read a newly-published teacher-selected
book, participate in reflection activities, blog, write, make
book trailers, and even skype with the author! This isn’t your
grandmother’s book club…so grab a friend and prepare to dive
into some summer fun!
Ages:
Code/Date:
Instructor:
Tuition:
9–11 years
7020: July 6–10 (9–11:30 am)
8170: July 13–17 (12:30–3 pm)
Tess Alfonsin, SMH Instructor
$150
Beginning Piano with Jonathan Raveneau
Students will learn how to play piano. Music reading and ensemble
playing will be a focus of this class. Students can be absolute
beginners and should have no more than six months of study.
Ages:
Code/Date:
Times:
Instructor:
4030: June 15–19
9–11:30 am
Jonathan Raveneau, Music Instructor & Musician
$150
ages 3–adult
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Brain Burst!
According to the latest research on the brain and its plasticity,
experience/training changes the brain. “Learning is rewiring.
The classroom must provide stimulating activities that
create the desired activation in the brain, leading to desired
change,” says Dr. Janet Nay Zadina from her book, Multiple
Pathways to the Student Brain: Energizing and Enhancing
Instruction. This classroom will do just that! This session will
provide students with multiple and varied ways of “growing”
their brains, as well as information about how their brains
learn. We will explore exercises in logic and critical thinking
(teacher-directed, group and individual) and experiment
using the OSMO, a mixture of technology and interactive
learning which trains students to think outside the box and to
learn/adjust thinking after “mistakes.”
So many board games; so little time! Come and enjoy a full
day and a week’s worth of fun & games. Whether you prefer
games of skill, luck, or strategy, the day will be bursting with
excitement. Choose a favorite game you play all the time or
try something new & adventurous. Spin the wheel, roll the
dice, choose a card, spend your imitation money wisely, and
outwit your opponents to become a champion. In addition,
learn where and how these games originated. So take a
chance, sign up, and come ready to play!
Ages:
Code/Date:
Time:
Instructor:
Tuition:
8–11 years
3040: June 8–12
9–11:30 am
Ann M. Sanchez, Owner/Director PAL & Staff
$250 (all supplies included)
Ages:
Code/Date:
Instructor:
9–11 years
2030: June 1–5 (9 am–3 pm)—$190
10015: July 27–31 (9–11:30 am)—$100
10180: July 27–31 (12:30–3 pm)—$100
Becky Morrill, SMH Substitute Instructor
A Bug’s Life (3–5 years)
Brilliant Jewelry
Come join us as we make ten new pieces of jewelry that
you can keep or give to friends and family! Students will
learn how to use basic jewelry making tools in the process
of making semi-precious pieces in sterling silver and natural
stone. Ms. Bartelt will offer advice and design help but
students will be encouraged to create their own earrings,
bracelets and necklaces. All necessary supplies and tools to
complete these projects as well as chiffon gift bags to keep
jewelry secure and ready for gifting will be provided. Come
sparkle with us!
Ages:
9–14 years
CODE/Date: 2160: June 1–5 (12:30–3 pm)
4035: June 15–19 (9–11:30 am)
Instructor:
Jennifer Bartelt, SMH Piano Instructor,
Jewelry Expert & World Traveler
Tuition:
$175 per session
Cheerleading
Join our Summer @ the Hall cheerleading staff and learn
the fundamentals of cheerleading! Through drills, exercises
and games, campers will learn basic and advanced skills of
cheerleading. Young cheerleaders will improve in the areas of
motion technique, jumps, cheer dances, stunt techniques and
basic tumbling. This camp provides a great boost to your child’s
self-confidence, personal coordination and teamwork skills!
Ages: 5–12 years
Code/Date:
6020: June 29–July 2 (9–11:30 am)
off July 3rd—$100
8175: July 13–17 (12:30–3 pm)
10185: July 27–31 (12:30–3 pm)
Instructor: Summer Cheerleading Staff
Tuition:
$125 per session
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Be surprised by how science is in everything we come in contact
with in our kitchen. Get the basics of chemistry in the kitchen.
• Discover how vegetables create • How vitamins are really
in your food
a chemical reaction
• An ice cream created from your • How certain candies can be
own hands
made from a chemical reaction
Chef’s in Training—Easy Italian Cuisine
What child doesn’t love pasta? Join Suzy Brooks and learn
the “art of cooking” with easy Italian shortcuts that are quick
and fun for budding chefs. Prospective chefs will make simple
homemade sauces to add to shortcut ingredients like pre-made
ravioli and pasta for dishes with complex flavor but simple
preparation. Kitchen safety and cleanliness will be taught in
addition to the fun aspects of cooking. By the end of the week,
these chefs will have created appetizers, side dishes, entrees and
desserts with Italian flair. Even though the students love the
cooking, their favorite part of this camp is always eating the
dishes they create!
Ages: 6–11 years
Time:
9–11:30 am
Instructor:
& Professional Baker
Tuition:
$150
Chef’s in Training—Party Time
Every child loves a party! This cooking camp is loved by
kids because of the special types of food and treats that are
always created and served. Join Suzy Brooks and learn the
art of crafting and cooking special party snacks and treats
with shortcuts that make students successful party planners.
Budding chefs will make simple, yet delicious appetizers and
party foods using familiar ingredients and techniques they can
replicate at home. Kitchen safety and cleanliness will be taught
as well as the fun aspect of cooking. By the end of the week,
chefs will have created sweet and savory appetizers, desserts,
party snacks and more. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Ages:
7–11 years
Code/Age:
5035: June 22–26
9040: July 20–24
Time:
9–11:30 am
Instructor:
Tuition:
$140 per week
Chess
Chess is a great way to develop planning, patience, discipline,
strategic thinking and visualization. No wonder Saint Mary’s
Hall has perhaps the best chess course in town! Our classes
will have fun games, lessons and chess tournaments. Come
join the fun with chess master Gregg Stanley, four-time city
chess champion and parent who is a USCF Master. This camp
is open to chess players of all levels. Beginners, come learn the
game and make new friends! The camp will cover the basics of
play (for those who need to learn), simple beginning, mid-game
and end-game strategies and lots of hands-on practice playing
against an opponent. Intermediate players, come learn more
challenging moves and strategies. Classes will examine world
championship games and US-approved USCF equipment.
Ages:
6–12 years
Code/Date:4220: June 15–19
8180: July 13–17
9205: July 20–24
Time:
12:30–3 pm
Instructor:
Gregg Stanley, Chess Master & Champion
Tuition:
$145 per week
Ages:
6–11 years
Time:
9–11:30 am
Instructor:
& Professional Baker
Tuition:
$150
ages 3–adult
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Campers enter the magical world of theater. Become a
princess, prince, dragon, enchanting frog, troll or favorite
fairy tale character! In this fun-filled class, children will use
their imaginations and creativity while learning the art of
acting by bringing classic fairy tales and folk tales to life.
Students in this class will make puppets and will be coached
on how to be a puppeteer. The most treasured aspect of
children’s theater is that through acting, storytelling and
learning puppeteer skills, parents and teachers get to witness
the place where their child’s self-esteem and confidence get
its biggest round of applause. This gift of learning to “feel
good about you” might just be the reason this class is taken
again and again and enjoyed more each time.
A fun, skill-based introduction to the great game of golf!
Future golfers will learn all aspects of building the proper
fundamentals for swinging, chipping and putting. It’s a
great way to get your little golfer going with SMH varsity
golf coach and former collegiate golfer, Clay Beutler.
Ages:
Code/Date:
Time:
Instructor:
Tuition:
6–10 years
3050: June 8–12
9–11:30 am
Karen Monroe, Former SMH Faculty
$140
Chinese—Pearl of the Orient (Full-Day)
This program is intended for children who want to learn
Mandarin Chinese through oral training and fascinating
cultural activities. Students will enjoy traditional foods
sampled with chopsticks, music and art projects. Young
minds will be encouraged to learn Mandarin Chinese through
games, singing, dancing, calligraphy and other fun activities
they can do together in a stimulating learning environment.
Ages:
Code/Date: Ages:
Code/Date:
Time:
Instructor:
Tuition:
4–6 years
1025: May 26–29 (4 days)—$175
4040: June 15–19
6025: June 29–July 2 (off July 3)—$175
7–10 years
2040: June 1–5
3055: June 8–12
5040: June 22–26
7025: July 6–10
9–3 pm
Yu-Chen Lei, Chinese Instructor & Tutor
$200 per week
Ages:
5–11 years
3060: June 8–12
4045: June 15–19
7030: July 6–10
8020: July 13–17
Time:
9–11:30 am
Instructor:
Clay Beutler, SMH Varsity Golf Coach
Tuition:
$135 per week
Coding for Kids
This course is designed to introduce students to the
wonderful world of computer programming. The instructor
will teach students key concepts in programming such as
strings, integers, doubles, variables, loops, and functions.
Students will be supervised by the instructor and be given
plugged and unplugged activities to do using Code.org.
Note that coding material will vary week by week, and
although a tiny bit of material will overlap, no two weeks
will be the same.
Materials: Please bring a flash drive.
Ages: Code/Date: Time:
Instructor: Tuition: 8–12 years
7035: July 6–10
9045: July 20–24
9–11:30 am
Natalie Gallardo & staff, Besser Education
$165 per session
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College Application Boot Camp
Does the upcoming college application process seem daunting?
Are you ready to start on your essays and finish your résumé?
Do you need help narrowing down the list of colleges you are
applying to? If you answer “yes” to these questions and more,
then this session is for you! We will work together to ensure that
you have a firm grasp on your application process before your
senior year even begins. Students will meet individually with
the instructor and receive immediate feedback on questions
and essays they are producing. Students will have ample work
time and should come to the session each day with a laptop,
an open mind and an eagerness to write, revise and write some
more. Class is limited to 12 students.
Ages: Form 12 (Class of 2016)
Date: July 27–31
Code/Time: 10020: 9–11:30 am or
10190: 12:30–3 pm
Instructor: Kelly Jorgensen,
SMH Director of College Counseling
Tuition:
$175
Color Mania (3–5 years)
Computer Detectives by KidTech
Every day, a new, exciting mission awaits with Discovery Kids
Puterbugs®, the only interactive class experience available that
teaches your child, in a fun and age-appropriate way, the full
scope of technology skills in today’s digital world. In a safe
environment that promotes a healthy foundation and proper
tech etiquette, the program helps your child master skills that
range from basic file navigation, Internet, and keyboarding
skills to an understanding of the latest technology, such as
mobile apps and cloud computing! Each class features your
child as the main character of an exciting learning adventure,
guided by a trained and certified local provider. Small class
sizes guarantee individual attention. After solving a different
mission in class every week, participants receive FREE exclusive
access to the online class to reinforce skills, and extend the
experience at home! In addition to their daily Puterbugs®
mission, students will have the opportunity to master some of
the best educational software available. Carefully chosen, and
KidTech approved, these activities promote cognitive skills,
problem solving and the understanding that we use computers
as a tool, not a toy. Our classes assist your child in reinforcing
cognitive skills, and in learning how the parts of the computer
work together to be a useful tool in their learning process.
Ages:
Code/Date:
Instructor:
Tuition:
4–7 years
4050: June 15–19 (9–11:30 am)
5220: June 22–26 (12:30–3 pm)
KidTech Instructors
$140 per session
ages 3–adult
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Cracking the CODE: Computer
Programming for Beginners
This course will take your child on a journey into the
evolving world of computer programming, step by step.
Utilizing programming environments such as Code Studio
and Tynker®, and their building block systems, this course
serves as an easy-to-understand foundation that directly
translates into the real-world JavaScript programming
language! Students’ who exhibit some mastery of JavaScript
through these programs may be given simple tasks to
program on their own in JavaScript. Your child won’t want
to miss this class! Sign up early!
Computer Keyboarding, Design & More
by KidTech
This class will introduce students to proper keyboard
fingering and give them the opportunity to challenge
themselves using our “kid favorite” keyboarding software
specifically designed for children. Students will work on
focus and accuracy, as they watch their speed naturally
increase along the way. They will be able to track their own
WPM and accuracy over the course of the week. Students
will also use MS Paint, Word, and Publisher to create in
desktop publishing projects. Those who are ready will
venture into PowerPoint, to see their ideas come to life. We
will research ideas online, and transfer pictures from the
Web. Students in this class have created digital museums,
newsletters, movies, advertisements, beautiful free art in
paint, picture postcards, greeting cards, 3-fold brochures,
and countless Power Point presentations researching a wide
variety of topics of interest to them. Each year, our focus
changes somewhat…come and see what this year will bring!!
8–13 years
3065: June 8–12 (9–11:30 am)
6160: June 29–July 2 (12:30–3 pm)
off July 3rd—$116
8035: July 13–17 (9–11:30 am)
Instructor: KidTech Instructors
Tuition: $145 per session
Ages: Code/Date: Cooking (see pages 21, 29, 40, 43, 61, 62)
& Instagram!
Ages: Code/Date: Time: Instructor: Tuition: 9–13 years
3185: June 8–12
8190: July 13–17
12:30–3 pm
KidTech Instructors
$150 per session
Crafty Kids Can Make It All
Does your child like hands-on activities and being creative?
In this course, we will create a variety of craft projects that
not only require imagination, but creative thinking as well.
We will do a bit of everything from making play dough to
musical instruments, photo frames to paper boats. Your
child will create a beautiful variety of fun projects they will
be proud to display.
Ages:
4–5 years
Code/Date: 7180: July 6–10
8195: July 13–17
Time:
12:30–3 pm
Instructor:
Kristen Villalvazo, SMH World Languages
Instructor & Craft Aficionada
Tuition:
$140 per week
Improve your knowledge and skills as you explore hints and
clues in order to fill in these fantastic crossword puzzle grids.
You’ll use your own wisdom & wit to create and design
personalized crossword puzzles; the possibilities are endless!
Delight and dazzle your friends & family with the expertise
you’ve discovered.
Ages: Date:
Code/Time: Instructor: Tuition: 9–11 years
June 15–19
4055: 9–11:30 am
4225: 12:30–3 pm
$135 per session
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Creative Writing Out of the Box
An exceptional week of creative writing unlike any class your
child has experienced before. Based on the top-selling teacher
resource “If You Want To Teach Kids How To Write You’ve Gotta
Have This Book,” this class will engage the most reluctant writer
and challenge the most eager writer to write in ways that they
have never imagined. Writing is not about just writing a paper for
class. It is about feeling inspired to write and loving it! Students
CAN be taught to express themselves in writing, completely
and enjoyably in this motivating class. Cool new prompts and
exciting new writing challenges will enthrall all levels of writers
to achieve amazing writing they have never experienced before!
Come join our future authors and print advertisers in this fun
class. Guaranteed to turn out excited writers!
Ages:
Code/Date:
Times:
Instructor:
Tuition:
8–14 years
9050: July 20–24
9–11:30 am
Samantha Chavez, Certified AP Instructor $175
Have you ever seen a cupcake that looked like spaghetti and
meatballs? How about Chinese takeout or mashed potatoes
and gravy? With the fun-filled instruction of professional cake
decorator, Suzy Brooks, you’ll learn to use pro-decorating tools
and techniques to make your cupcakes look like no cupcake
you or your friends have ever seen! You will fool your friends
and family with your creations! The packaging makes them
look especially authentic (restaurant containers for spaghetti,
Chinese takeout boxes for Lo Mein, etc.). Come see what all
the laughter is about. This class always fills up because it’s one
class you can take multiple times and do something different
every time, so get your registration in early and don’t miss out!
Ages:
6–12 years
Time:
12:30–3 pm
Instructor:
Tuition:
$135
Dance—Contemporary Dance,
Choreography & AcroYoga
This one-of-a-kind dance workshop fuses different
contemporary dance techniques. Class begins with warm-up
and stretching designed to work on strength and alignment.
A daily choreography class will expose students in the art of
making dances building movement sequences and learning
the basic tools to create a dance. Across-the-floor exercises
will refine skills including turns, jumps and partnering work.
Combinations will have fun elements and choreography will be
set during the class. Campers will also take a daily AcroYoga
class which blends the wisdom of yoga with the dynamics of
acrobatics to work on balance, strength and flexibility. Prepare
to sweat! Note: At the end of the camp, parents are invited to
observe the class.
Ages: 9–13 years
Ages: 14+ years
Time: 9 am–3 pm
Instructor: Seme Jatib, International Choreographer,
SMH Dance Faculty & Guest Teachers
Dance—Dancing Barefoot—
My First Steps in Modern and Yoga for Kids
This is an Introductory Modern class for young dancers,
focusing on the technique of Isadora Duncan. During the
class, basic floor and center exercises will be emphasized while
having fun and building strength and rhythm. Campers will
also learn Yoga for kids and have lots of fun working on balance,
strength and flexibility. Students will work on crafts (building
Mandalas) that will be used during Yoga. Snacks and materials
for crafts are provided. Note: At the end of the camp, parents are
invited to observe the class to enjoy an exhibition featuring their
young dancers.
Ages: 4–8 years
Code/Date: 7045: July 6–10 (Lotus Flower Dance)
8045: July 13–17 (Sunflower Dance)
Time: 9–11:30 am
Instructor: Seme Jatib, International Choreographer,
SMH Dance Faculty & Guest Teachers
ages 3–adult
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Dance—Dance with Tino Valles—Coed
This summer, Tino Valles, choreographer/dancer and SMH
dance instructor, will lead an amazing class combining
dances not often thought of in the same sentence. This is
a much-sought-after course of instruction, progressive and
modern, where dancers will “feel the groove” of dancing to a
“different drummer.” We come off pointe and leap gracefully
into the worlds of hip hop, jazz and Irish dance. Popular and
current music bring a whole new energy while the dancer
experiments with a wider variety of body movement and
rhythm. All levels of dance students are welcome. Students
will be divided into age-appropriate groups.
Attire:(Girls) black leotard, black tights, black jazz pants
and jazz shoes.
(Boys) black jazz pants, white t-shirt and jazz shoes.
Showcase: Parents and family are invited to a weekly dance
showcase located in the dance studio on Friday mornings
at 10:30 am and afternoons at 2 pm (Bring your cameras!)
CodeCOURSE
4240 Vumba
5225 Jazz
6030 Hip Hop
6165 Hip Hop
7050 Mexican
Folklorico
7185 Mexican
Folklorico
8050 Hip Hop
8200 Hip Hop
9055 Irish
9210 Irish
10025 Hip Hop
10195 Hip Hop
AGEDATE
7–10 years June 15–19
7–9 years
June 22–26
7–9 years
June 29–July 2
10–14 years June 29–July 2
10–14 years July 6–10
Time
12:30–3 pm
12:30–3 pm
9–11:30 am
12:30–3 pm
9–11:30 am
7–9 years
July 6–10
12:30–3 pm
10–14 years
7–9 years
7–9 years
10–14 years
7–9 years
10–14 years
July 13–17
July 13–17
July 20–24
July 20–24
July 27–31
July 27–31
9–11:30 am
12:30–3 pm
9–11:30 am
12:30–3 pm
9–11:30 am
12:30–3 pm
Instructor:
Tino Valles, SMH Dance Faculty
Tuition:
$185 per week
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Dance—Summer Ballerina Camp
Young dancers will be introduced to the world of ballet in a fun
environment and relating to the theme of the week. The dancers
will work on the principles of classical ballet technique through
age-appropriate exercises. In addition, children will learn about
music and how to dance to the music; improve coordination,
gross motor skills, flexibility, creativity and personal body
awareness. Campers will also work on crafts (wands, masks,
crowns, etc.) that will be used in dance performances. At the
end of the camp, parents are invited to enjoy an exhibition
featuring their young dancers. Snacks and materials for crafts
are provided.
Showcase: Parents and family invited to dancers’ showcase every
Friday from (10:30–11:30 am), located in the dance building.
Ages: 4–8 years
Code/Date: 1030: May 26–29—Belle ($148)
2050: June 1–5—Snow White
3070: June 8–12—Maleficent
4060: June 15–19—Frozen
5045: June 22–26—Jasmine
Time: 9–11:30 am
Instructor: Vanessa Bessler, SMH Dance Faculty, Staff
& Professional Guest Instructors
Dance—Summer Intensives (Coed)
This camp offers a New York-like opportunity for dancers to
work on ballet technique focusing on alignment, placement,
precision, and form. There will be special instruction on pointe
work and partnering/pas de deux (if the dancer qualifies) as well
as focus on flexibility, jumps and turns. Renowned guest artists
from all over the nation will be teaching at this camp including,
but not limited to: Alexei Moskalenko, Dimitri Tuboltzev, Inna
Stabrova, Yosvani Cortellan, Orlando Canova and Vanessa
Bessler. Dancers will be divided based on their skill level. These
camps are open to dancers ages 9 to 18 years old. Groups are
divided by age and skills. Half day camp is opened to 8 year old
dancers as well.
Showcase: Parents and family invited to dancers’ showcase
every Friday 10:30–11:30 am, located in the dance building. A
final showcase production will be held on Friday, June 26 from
1:45–3 pm and located in the Coates-Seeligson Theater.
Intensive
Ages: 7–11 years (Girls & Boys)
Code/Date: 1090: May 26–29 ($152)
2165: June 1–5
3190: June 8–12
4235: June 15–19
5230: June 22–26
Time: 12:30–3 pm
Code/Date: 1040: May 26–29 ($280)
2060: June 1–5
3080: June 8–12
4070: June 15–19
5055: June 22–26
Time: 9–3 pm (Lunch break—11:30–12:30 pm)
Intensive—Advanced
Code/Date: 1035: May 26–29 ($320)
2055: June 1–5
3075: June 8–12
4065: June 15–19
5050: June 22–26
Time: 9–3 pm (Lunch break—11:30–12:30 pm)
ages 3–adult
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DayTrekkers Extreme
DayTrekkers Fun Adventures & Games 2U
Are you extreme? Are you energized by pushing yourself
to the limit? This is the perfect camp for thrill-seekers and
campers that love to challenge themselves beyond what they
have already experienced and approach new challenges with
a “no fear” attitude, may go skateboarding, rollerblading,
rock climbing, water skiing, zooming on zip lines through
Texas Hill Country, playing paintball or “sliding it up” at
a water park or flying through the air on a trapeze. The
possibilities are endless. How about flying down trails on
mountain bikes? Every day is a new adventure and challenge
where the “just do it” attitude is celebrated and pushed to
new heights. This will be an amazing week for the adventure
seekers. This camp may go later than 6 pm depending on
traffic. All equipment and lunch included. Students may
bring money for extras. Here’s what kids say about this
camp…“Martin is awesome!” “I was scared to wakeboard,
but I did it!” “Paintball was my favorite.”
Are you a fun-seeking, party animal? Here campers can
invite their friends and leave campus to go bowling, skating,
Frisbee golf, check out a new movie or go where no game has
gone before with Games 2U (on campus). Campers will have
fun playing some of the new activities such as Bungee Run/
Jousting Pit Combo, Skeet Shooting/Wild West Quickdraw
Laser Tag games Basketball Battle Bounce or get wet and
cool off with the Angry Birds Launcher. Every day is new
and different from the previous one; leave campus to do
who knows what fun activity or stay on campus with Games
2U. A new surprise every day! All equipment and snacks
included. Students may bring money for extras.
Note: Bring swimsuit, towel and change of clothes every day!
Ages:
9–16 years
Time:
9 am–6 pm
Instructor:
Summer @ the Hall Extreme Fun Expert
Tuition:
$550 (all inclusive)
Ages:
8–13 years
Code/Dates: 2170: June 1–5
6170: June 29–July 2—$160
8205: July 13–17
Time:
12:30–3 pm
Instructor:
Summer @ the Hall Fun Expert
Tuition:
$200 per week
Destination Imagination is an international, creative,
problem-solving program, which develops creativity, real life
problem solving and teamwork-essential skills for the 21st
century. In this class, students will be introduced to this
fabulous program which will challenge, excite and motivate
your child to think harder, faster and motivate them to work
harder and communicate with a group to solve problems
and complete challenges in a highly creative way! If you
want your child to be a step ahead, then this is definitely the
class for them. For more information about this exceptional
program, visit www.idodi.org. Please note that this is an
introductory class and no international competition will
take place this summer...although we will battle against
each other in class in a positive, yet competitive nature.
Ages:
6–11 years
Time:
12:30–3 pm
Instructor:
Dean Chavez, Student Enrichment Instructor
Tuition:
$145
Register online at
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Drama Camp
Love to act? Learn to explore different characters and create
imaginative scenes through this hands-on acting camp!
Campers will play games, participate in new acting activities,
sharpen their speaking skills and learn to think quickly through
improvisation. Join this camp for a fun-filled week of creativity
and collaboration! Actors with any amount of experience are
welcome to join in the fun!
Ages:
Code/Date:
Times:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Grades 2–5
5065: June 22–26
9–11:30 am
Clea Underwood, SMH Drama Instructor
$150
Dry Ice Science Lab
Dog Lovers
Come and participate with other dog lovers to find out about
caring for your dog and enjoying your family pet. Learn about
pet health needs and the need to play and exercise, including
some new games to play with your dog. We will have dog
visitors each day and discover how service dogs are trained.
We will also visit the Humane Society. And for a neat treat,
campers will learn how to make healthy doggie biscuits that
your dog just can’t resist!
Ages: Code/Date:
Time: Instructor: Tuition:
8–11 years
6175: June 29–July 2 (off July 3rd)
12:30–3 pm
Karen Monroe, SMH Faculty
$145
Have you ever wanted to hold smoke, mix potions like a mad
scientist, or make a spoon sing? Now you can with a whole
class of dry ice experiments. Put on your lab coat and gloves
to learn about the mysteries of dry ice. Students will enjoy all
the wonders this substance can provide, in a safe controlled
environment. During the last class, students will use their
knowledge of dry ice to make ice cream! Have you ever wanted
to hold smoke, mix potions like a mad scientist, or make a spoon
sing? Now you can with a whole class of dry ice experiments.
Don your lab coat and gloves to learn about the mysteries of
dry ice. Students will enjoy all the wonders this substance can
provide, in a safe controlled environment. During the last class,
students will use their knowledge of dry ice to make ice cream!
8–11 years
6035: June 29–July 2 (9–11:30 am)
off July 3rd—$132
8210: July 13–17 (12:30–3 pm)
Instructor: Natalie Gallardo & staff, Besser Education
Ages: Code/Date: Summer @ the Hall – 37
ages 3–adult
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End of Summer Bash
In this FUN end-of-summer camp, it’s a party every day!
Suzy Brooks does any and every fun thing you can think
of to celebrate the end of a great summer. We’ll do beachthemed art projects and crafts, have friendly competition
against other campers with games and activities and maybe
even get a little wet outside. Activities will be varied each day
of the week, culminating in a beach blanket movie party with
snacks and frozen smoothies complete with paper umbrellas!
This camp is offered in the morning and afternoon with
different activity options for each...many kids take both
sessions so they don’t miss out on any of the fun.
Duct Tape—Ready, Set, Stick It!
The possibilities with duct tape are endless! With the
versatility and durability of duct tape, it’s a modern craft
craze we’re really stuck on. The latest of which is duct tape
jewelry, purses and bags. Join Suzy Brooks or a Summer @
the Hall instructor and learn the coolest technique ever to
make a multi-strand beaded necklace that looks just like it
was designed by the leading jewelry designers of the day,
when in fact, it will be designed and made entirely by you!
In this perfect class for girls, Suzy will also show you how
to design and make your own cupcake-shaped (or other
design), waterproof purse made of and decorated with duct
tape. Prepare for cuteness and fashion overload!
Ages: 8–14 years
8215: July 13–17
Time:
12:30–3 pm
Instructor: Suzy Brooks, Certified Art Instructor
Sizzle and pop with this electrifying course. Students will use
electricity each day to produce reactions and illuminating
results. Build circuits, make things move, and discover
something new. Sign up for this shockingly fun class!
Ages: Code/Date: Instructor: Tuition: 38 – Summer @ the Hall
3–5 years
2065: June 1–5 (9–11:30 am)
6180: June 29–July 2 (12:30–3 pm)—$108
9060: July 20–24 (9–11:30 am)
$135 per session
Ages:
6–11 years
Date: July 27–31
Code/Time: 10030: 9–11:30 am
10200: 12:30–3 pm
Instructor: Suzy Brooks, Certified AP Instructor
& Enrichment Staff
English Prep—Forms 6, 7 & 8
See page 59.
ESL—PAL Style for Adults & Students
English PAL style (Positive Alternative Learning) instructors
are trained and certified in teaching English as a second
language and know how to support the learning of students
while they are assimilating English. With the support of our
students, we have developed a new program for English that
is fun and effective. The components of the program include
vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and application, each
taught in oral and written (reading and writing) modes.
Our activities are interactive, fun and support the learning
of languages. We offer a variety of resources to our students
to help them achieve mastery of the English language. ESL
classes offered for children ages 4–9 years incorporated in
the Reading Rocketeers classes. See pages 61–62 for course
description information.
Ages:
Date/Code: Time:
Private:
Adult
7060: July 6–31 (4 weeks)
9–11:30 am
$875 (all supplies included)
$50 per hour (Minimum 10 hours)
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ESL—Beginning
Fairytale Princess
See page 61 for course description information. All sessions
taught by ESL/SSL (second language) trained/certified
instructors. Pupil to teacher ratio is 6:1.
Study famous beloved literature and see how princess stories
have evolved over the centuries from sweet and helpless to
more empowered women of bravery, heroism, cleverness and
kindness. Dress in costumes and act. Join us for a fun week of
fairy-tale and princess fun.
4–7 years
5070: June 22–26 (Read, Rock & Roll A)
6040: June 29–July 2 (Read, Rock & Roll B)
off July 3rd—$240
7055: July 6–10 (Fun with Letters & Sounds)
8055: July 13–17 (Let’s Eat a Rainbow)
9065: July 20–24 (On the Farm)
Time:
9–11:30 am
Instructor: Ann M. Sanchez, Owner/Director PAL & Staff
Tuition:
$300 (pupil/teacher ratio 6:1)
Ages:
Date/Code: Ages: Code/Date:
4–8 years
5075: June 22–26
9–11:30 am
Patricia Juarez, SMH Staff
$135
ESL—Intermediate
See page 62 for course description information. All sessions
taught by ESL/SSL (second language) trained/certified
instructors. Pupil to teacher ratio is 6:1.
Ages:
Date/Code: Time:
7–9 years
7190: July 6–10 (Dig into Reading)
8220: July 13–17 (Myths & Legends)
9212: July 20–24 (Read it & Eat)
12:30–3 pm
Explosive Speed & Agility Camp
Running fast is an art form that can even be taught at a young
age. This course gives instruction on the mechanics, form, and
proper technique for the runner at any level through the help of
unique drills, and exercises. Any young person who is looking
to improve quickness, regardless of the sport of choice, should
benefit from the tips and guidance provided from these timetested methods.
Ages:
Code/Date:
Ages:
Times:
Instructor:
Tuition:
12–18 years
2070: June 1–5
10–16 years
9070: July 20–24
9–11:30 am
David Thurchak, SMH Head Track & Field Coach $150 per session
Extended Care
Before and after care available for ages 3–11 years. See page 5
for description and information. For other questions, call Linda
Blanks (210) 699-7941 or the Enrichment office (210) 483-9124.
Field Hockey—FUNdamentals
Ready for a fun week of field hockey? With group instruction
appropriately divided by age and experience, this camp will work
to enhance basic individual skills, introduce more advanced
techniques and work to incorporate and reinforce these skills
through small-sided drills and competition. This year Coach
Relyea will be joined by current and former collegiate field
hockey players who are eager to share their knowledge and
expertise. Athletes should leave with increased competence in
passing with power and precision, hitting and receiving on the
move, shooting and ball control.
Equipment: Cleats, shin guards, mouth guard, goggles and a
stick if you have one. Goggles and sticks are available to borrow
as needed.
Ages: Code/Date: Time: Instructor: Tuition:
Grades 3–9
2075: June 1–5
9–11:30 am
Hillary Relyea, SMH Field Hockey Coach
$150
ages 3–adult
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Fit for First (SMH Students Only)
Football—SMH Barons Summer Camp
This fun-packed class will allow entering Form 1 students the
opportunity to sample many of the joys Form 1 has to offer.
Students will participate in reading, math and language arts
activities. The emphasis of this class is to make learning fun
and to allow the students time to “get acquainted” with the
Lower School campus for a smooth transition in August.
If you are looking to learn more about the proper
fundamentals of the game, the SMH football coaching
staff will be teaching age-appropriate skills by position for
players on offense, defense and special teams. Players will
be properly matched by age groups to ensure competitive
balance and maximize the learning opportunities.
Ages: Entering Form 1 Students
Time: 9–11:30 am
Instructor: Sandi Castillo, Cathy Canipe & Donna Inscore,
SMH Form 1 Faculty
Tuition: $240
Flag Football (Co-ed)
Flag football is its very own game with a unique set of rules
that replicate the fast-paced momentum and precision of
football while providing safety for everyone. Whether it’s the
offensive or defensive side of the ball you find most exciting,
you’ll learn to do it all: run, pass, defend, kick, catch, chase,
flag grab! It may be the NFL’s off season, but there’s still a
lot of football to be played this summer.
Ages: Code/Date:
8–11 years
5080: June 22–26
9–11:30 am
Dean Chavez, Student Enrichment Instructor
$115
Equipment: Players wear T-shirt, shorts, bring cleats
and mouthpiece. All other equipment provided.
Ages:
Grades 3–8
Time:
9–11:30 am
Instructor:
David Beaudin,
SMH Varsity Football Coach & Staff
Tuition:
$135
French Cuisine & Conversation
Does your child like hands-on activities and being creative?
In this course, we will create a variety of craft projects that
not only require imagination, but creative thinking as well.
We will do a bit of everything from making play dough to
musical instruments, photo frames to paper boats. Your
child will create a beautiful variety of fun projects they will
be proud to display.
Ages:
6–12 years
8060: July 13–17
Times:
9–11:30 am
Instructor:
Kristen Villalvazo, SMH World Languages
Instructor & Cooking Enthusiast
Tuition:
$150 per session
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Fun with Food & Fitness
Fun with Music
Campers will begin each day with cardio exercises, strength
training and games. Working out can be fun! Through simple
exercises and activities, each camper will learn how to reach
their aerobic heart rate and learn how easy working out can be
without fancy equipment. Culinary foundation skills including
understanding food and kitchen safety will be taught the first day
and each camper will learn about hidden ingredients and how to
read labels to make healthier food choices. Chef Tanya will guide
campers as they work together to prepare nutritious snacks.
Do you like music? I mean do you really like music? Do you
roll over for Beethoven? If so, then this music class is for you!
Mrs. Hinson loves working with young children, as she has
been a music instructor for over 25 years as well as a Montessori
teacher for 20 years! We will explore many different types of
music through movement, arts and crafts, sign language
and more! In each class, we will sing and dance, play with
instruments, enjoy movement activities as well as producing
art to music! Come join our Fun with Music.
Ages:
7–11 years
Code/Date: 6045: June 29–July 2 (off July 3rd)
Time:
9–11:30 am
Instructors: Chef Tanya Pittman
Tuition:
$165 (materials included)
Who doesn’t love food? It’s fun to make, it’s fun to eat and it’s
fun to...study? That’s right! There is a lot of science that goes into
the everyday foods that you love. Explore questions such as how
baking ingredients work, how and why certain ingredients work
or don’t work together, and why peoples’ tastes differ. Come join
Chef Tanya for a week of fun “food science” activities.
Ages:
7–11 years
Time:
9–11:30 am
Tuition:
$200 (materials included)
& Instagram!
Ages: Code/Date:
Time:
3–5 years
3195: June 8–12
4250: June 15–19
12:30–3 pm
Jennifer Hinson, SMH Montessori Teacher
$140 per session
Fun with Phonics
With 20 years of experience as a Certified Montessori teacher,
Mrs. Hinson knows a lot about phonics…but better still, she
knows how to make learning phonics fun! Students will learn
and/or hone their sounds in these incredible sessions! Children
will work with letter sounds increasing their skills through
games, songs, poems and crafts. If your child has just recently
learned all their letter sounds or has just begun this learning,
this is a great refresher class for them!
Ages: Code/Date:
Time:
3–5 years
3085: June 8–12
4080: June 15–19
9–11:30 am
Jennifer Hinson, SMH Montessori Teacher
$200 per session
ages 3–adult
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Funtography (Two-Weeks)
The Funtography workshop is an introduction to different
types of novelty plastic cameras and includes enjoyable
darkroom experiences. Aspiring photographers will learn
how to make creative photograms, surreal pinhole photos and
self-portrait photo cubes. They will construct an impressive
camera obscura and experience what it is like to be inside a
large, walk-in camera that focuses an 8-foot-long picture
inside it. Join in a class project to create a giant, 10-foot
long, cyanotype photo mural featuring life-size imprints
of themselves and their classmates. Class is limited to 12
students; sign up early for this class.
Ages: 9–18 years
Code/Date: 7070: July 6–17 (two weeks)
Time: 9–11:30 am
Instructor: Ralph Howell, SMH Photography Instructor
Tuition: $350 (includes darkroom supplies, film, art
materials and the use of novelty cameras)
Golf Adventures DayTrekkers 3-par
This camp is for kids who want to learn more about the game
of golf in a real golf setting where new techniques are used to
teach all aspects of the game including swing fundamentals,
chipping, putting, driving, rules and etiquette with our
golf instructor who has many years of teaching experience.
Campers spend five days at a driving range and three-par
course! If you have your own clubs, bring them along;
otherwise we have everything you need.
Ages: 10–14 years
Code/Date: 6050: June 29–July 2 (off July 3rd)—$160
8065: July 13–17—$175
Time: 9 am–12 pm
Instructor: Dean Chavez, Former Antonian Varsity
Golf Coach
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Golf for Beginners
Get your child started on the right track with Mr. B,
SMH Varsity Golf Coach and former collegiate player. All
fundamentals will be covered as your little golfer has fun
learning and developing a love for the great game!
Let George Gaytan introduce your child to the magical world
of guitar! George Gaytan’s basic beginner’s guitar class will
teach your child musical note reading, proper strumming
techniques, finger placement, music appreciation and by the
end of class, will have the beginning of what might be a long
list of music they enjoy playing. George has been teaching
guitar at SMH with much success for many years.
Ages: Code/Date:
Time:
5–11 years
5090: June 22–26
6055: June 29–July 2 (off July 3rd)—$116
9075: July 20–24
9–11:30 am
Student Enrichment Golf Instructor
$145 per session
Golf (see pages 30, 36, 42 & 43)
Goosebumps Spooky Adventures
Do you love things that go bump in the night? Then, campers
beware… you’re in for a scare! This camp has it all: slimy science,
creepy cooking, alarming art, and spooky story writing! Even if
you have not read the Goosebumps books, you are welcome to
join us. Each day, we will do three different activities centered
on our “Goosebumps” theme, spending time both indoors
and outdoors. On one day at camp, for example, we will make
spider sculptures from craft wire, whip up a batch of edible
Jell-O eyeballs to munch on, and then head outside to make our
own slime and compete in a “slime pit” relay race. Throughout
the week, we will also begin writing and illustrating our own
spooky stories, drawing on the storytelling techniques used
in the popular Goosebumps books by R.L. Stine. Sign up for
this fun-filled camp and join two experienced teachers for an
adventure into the spine-tingling world of Goosebumps books!
Materials: Students must bring a real, size-appropriate guitar
with nylon strings to class each day.
Showcase: Parents and family are invited to a weekly guitar
showcase Fridays at 10:30 am. (Bring your cameras!)
Ages: 6–11 years
4085: June 15–19
5095: June 22–26
6060: June 29–July 2 (off July 3)—($120)
7075: July 6–10
Time: 9–11:30 am
Instructor: George Gaytan, SMH Guitar Instructor/
Professional Musician
Tuition: $150 per session (Bring guitar as above)
Ages: 6–10 years
Time: 9–11:30 am
Instructor: Megan Soukup, SMH Faculty & Patricia Janke,
Certified Instructor
Tuition: $145
Great Fun with Greek Myths
Let’s get ready for the study of Ancient Greece in Grade 4
by jumping into some of the well-known Greek myths. As
storytellers, we will read and retell some of the popular Greek
Myths for young students. We will also perform some of them
in the style of reader’s theatre.
Ages:
Code/Date:
Time:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Grade 4
10040: July 27–31
9–11:30 am
MaryAnn Blue, SMH Faculty & Master Storyteller
$150
Handwriting/Art Connection
Drawing is the first form of written communication for most
children. Young children express themselves through lines
and color long before they master the alphabet. Drawing and
handwriting require many of the same skills. By combining
these skills in a supportive setting of discovery and practice,
students become less frustrated and more proficient at both.
In this handwriting and drawing course, students will practice
fine motor skills and learn to see the complex objects of their
imagination as a combination of simple shapes and lines.
Date: Code/Age: Instructor: Tuition: July 20–24
9085: 3–5 years (9–11:30 am)
9215: 6–11 years (12:30–3 pm)
Suzy Brooks, Certified AP Instructor
$150 per session
ages 3–adult
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Harry Potter
Come explore the wizarding world of Harry Potter! We will
go on an adventure of chocolate frogs, butter beer, broomstick
making and wand-creating FUN! For our first-year wizards,
we will need to have a proper hat and cape which we will
make. We will create our own recipe book with treats &
potions! Yes, we will be learning the art of mixing potions
and sampling fun treats! Don’t forget SPELLS! We will learn
fun spells and practice them to prepare for a wizardly duel!
So come first years and learn the ways of Harry Potter and
what it’s like to be a great wizard like him.
Handwriting without Tears
The “Handwriting without Tears” program is full of fun and
energy and is designed to teach younger children the skills
necessary for handwriting in a fun and playful way. The
curriculum is structured, but allows for flexible teaching
based on the needs of the students. This teaching method
makes handwriting an automatic skill through the multisensory activities, songs and music. Pupil/teacher ratio 6:1.
Ages: Code/Date:
Instructor: 8–14 years
3200: June 8–12 (12:30–3 pm)—$150
6065: June 29–July 2 (9–11:30 am)—$130
Instructors: Ann M. Sanchez, Owner/Director PAL & Staff
Introduction to Upper-Case Letters
Ages: 4–7 years
Time: 12:30–3 pm
Tuition:
$300
Introduction to Lower-Case Letters
Ages: 5–7 years (Prerequisite: Upper-Case Letters)
Code/Date: 6185: June 29–July 2 (off July 3–4 days)
Time: 12:30–3 pm
Tuition:
$240
Harnessing Heat
What makes popcorn POP? Lean how to beat the summer
heat in this exciting class! Campers will experiment with
causing items to shrink or expand, heat up or cool down,
glow or grow dark, make sound or grow quiet! Campers will
learn about insulators, exothermic/endothermic reactions,
conduction and convection.
Ages: Code/Date: Instructor: Tuition: 44 – Summer @ the Hall
3–6 years
2180: June 1–5 (12:30–3 pm)
5240: June 22–26 (12:30–3 pm)
8070: July 13–17 (9–11:30 am)
$135 per session
Helping Your Children Eat Healthy
Healthy eating can stabilize children’s energy, sharpen their
minds, and even out their moods. While peer pressure and
TV commercials for junk food can make getting kids to
eat well seem impossible, there are steps parents can take
to instill healthy eating habits without turning mealtimes
into a battle zone. By encouraging healthy eating habits
now, you can make a huge impact on your children’s lifelong
relationship with food and give them the best opportunity to
grow into healthy, confident adults. It can be tough getting
kids to eat healthy when you’re on vacation or dashing
between sports practice, school, and family errands, but it
can be done! The next time fast food signs loom, and you’ve
got a car full of kids clamoring for junk food, win them over
to eating right with the tips you learn in this class.
Ages: Adult
Time:
12:30–3 pm
Tuition:
$200 (materials/food included)
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Horse Academy
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (3–5 years)
Campers come join the instructors at Oak Valley for a fun
and exciting camp. Our horse camp encourages personal
growth for each camper. Riders learn all the fundamentals of
horsemanship from grooming, to saddling, to riding. Learning
new skills and connecting with people and animals builds
self-esteem. For many of our students, horsemanship becomes
a driving interest for many years. Oak Valley offers riding
instruction in both English and Western Disciplines. We are
located just across from the Salado Creek, so there are miles
of trail riding for the kids to enjoy. Note: Transportation to and
from Oak Valley provided by Summer @ the Hall. Campers check
in at SMH by 7 am and ride the bus to Oak Valley and arrive
back at SMH by noon.
Ages: Code/Date: Time: Instructor: Tuition: 9–16 years
1000: May 26–29—$240
2005: June 1–5
3010: June 8–12
5005: June 22–26
7 am–12 pm
Nora Reams, Owner/Instructor and SMH Staff
$300 per session (bring sack lunch)
I Wonder Why…?
Have you ever really seen it rain cats and dogs? Or have you,
with the very best intentions, encouraged someone to break
a leg before their big performance or game? Why are these
expressions used and where did they come from? Join this
fascinating discussion about our quirky everyday expressions;
it’ll be a piece of cake!
Ages: Date:
June 29–July 2 (off July 3rd)
6070: 9–11:30 am and/or
6190: 12:30–3 pm
$125 per session
Intro to Montessori
This class is for SMH “newcomers.” The SMH Montessori
teachers have designed a summer camp specifically tailored to
ease the transition to the Montessori classroom for the first
time. During this week, each student will have the opportunity
to learn the basic routines and procedures necessary to build
a foundation for a successful Montessori experience. Music,
story time and activities are designed to develop learning skills.
A healthy snack will be served. Note: Enrollment limited to
incoming Saint Mary’s Hall Montessori students.
Ages:
Entering SMH Montessori Students
Time:
9–11:30 am
Instructor:
SMH Montessori Faculty & Assistants
Tuition:
$275
ages 3–adult
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Jeopardy Week
This…is…Jeopardy! Have you ever wondered what it would
be like to take part in the popular, nationally televised quiz
show? Now is your opportunity to take a journey into this
specially created trivia tournament just for you! Whether you
are a loyal fan of the show or have neither seen nor heard of
it, playing Jeopardy is an absolute blast. Clues are presented
in the form of answers and competitors must buzz in and
phrase their responses in the form of a question. Come and
compete in this amusing, interactive and positive gathering
of clever competitors!
Ages: Code/Date:
Time:
3105: June 8–12
9090: July 20–24
9 am–3 pm
$200 per session
Come learn how to make handmade, stylish jewelry for you
and your friends to wear! Become your own jewelry designer
and make one-of-a kind pieces. This class will teach students
some popular jewelry making techniques. Learn how to
make friendship bracelets, rubber band bracelets, stunning
earrings, work with polymer clay, work with Shrinky Dink
material, do macramé, work with up-cycled and recycled
materials and even fabric. Jewelry activities will vary from
week to week since there is so much to learn and do. Come
learn from a real jeweler! Tina Barajas is a jeweler who has
won recognition and awards for her jewelry which sells in
galleries here in San Antonio and is worn by people throughout
the country!
Ages:
Date/Code: Time:
6–14 years
8075: July 13–17
9095: July 20–24
9–11:30 am
Tina Barajas, Teacher/Artist
$170 per session (all supplies included)
Would you like to kick back, relax, and chat with your friends
while still getting exercise? It’s a mesmerizing possibility
with this camp that focuses on challenging and exercising
your brain. Expand your creativity by taking 500, 750, or
even 1,000 tiny little pieces to create one sole masterpiece.
For those that want more excitement, there’s always time to
squeeze in a 3-D puzzle. Come help put the pieces of the
puzzle together and discover the beauty in these photos.
Register online at
Ages: Date:
July 6–10
7080: 9–11:30 am and/or
7195: 12:30–3 pm
$135 per session
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Keyboarding—Learning to Touch Type
Learn essential keyboarding skills this summer in a fun
environment. In just one week, you will learn all parts of the
keyboard and by the end of the week, watch your words-perminute time increase! We will use several different typing
programs, games and activities to learn and challenge beginning
to advanced keyboarders. This course will be offered twice
this summer allowing beginners to start at any time and allow
keyboarders with some experience to continue improving their
speed and accuracy each session.
Junior Geocaching
This class is designed to introduce students to the concept of
finding hidden caches using a map, GPS coordinates and basic
directions. We will search for treasure on our own campus while
learning how to use a compass, GPS and/or a map. Students
will be given hints with riddles or geographic instructions and
will learn how to find a location using common mapping terms
with the aide of Mrs. Khan. They will come home with some
small “swag” items from their search each day. Bring your
binoculars, pith helmet and a keen eye! Geocaches can be easy
to spot and sometimes quite challenging to locate, an adventure
every day with treasure at the end! Dress for walking/hiking
and warm weather.
Instructor:
Tuition:
4–6 years
3110: June 8–12
8080: July 13–17
9–11:30 am
$140 per session
Junior Journalists
With over eighty percent of adult reading and writing rooted
in nonfiction, you would think that kids would naturally
know how to “unpack” and comprehend this genre of reading.
Surprisingly, this is not the case. Kids need specific skills in
order to successfully navigate this nuanced text structure. This
course is designed to tap into the natural curiosity we have in
current events and informational text learning. We’ll navigate
the complexities of this genre by learning the functions of the
elements of nonfiction, discover how to write concise responses
to articles as well as write our own timely pieces, and tap into
topics that personally interest us.
Ages:
Code/Date:
Times:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Ages: Code/Date:
6–14 years
4260: June 15–19
5245: June 22–26
9220: July 20–24
10205: July 27–31
12:30–3 pm
Samantha Chavez, Certified AP Instructor
$145 per session
Kindergarten Preview (SMH Students Only)
Do you want to prevent the anxiety and trepidation that often
accompany starting school? The emphasis of “Kindergarten
Preview” will be to make learning fun and to help students
enjoy a smooth transition from Montessori to Kindergarten.
The students will practice basic routines and procedures
designed to build the foundation for a successful kindergarten
year. A widely-varied curriculum will be offered, including
language arts, math, science, art and center time. The exposure
to kindergarten materials and activities in a fun, easy-going
atmosphere will help to create a comfortable entry to the world
of kindergarten.
Ages:
Entering Kindergarten
Code/Date:
10050: July 27–July 31
Time:
9–11:30 am
Instructor:
SMH Kindergarten Faculty
Tuition:
$275
9–11 years
3115: June 8–12
8085: July 13–17
9–11:30 am
Tess Alfonsin, SMH Faculty
$150 per session
ages 3–adult
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Lacrosse (Girls)
Join UTSA’s Women’s Lacrosse coach, Coach Blake, and
assistants, Molly and Hunter, this summer to learn the sport
of girl’s lacrosse or to help develop and better your skills.
This camp will focus on how to play girl’s lacrosse with
extensive drills and instruction on team concepts. Sessions
will be broken down by age groups for most drills. Join the
expanding new girl’s sport in San Antonio!
Ages: 6–18 years
Time: 9–11:30 am
Instructor:
Blake Radetsky,
UTSA Women’s Lacrosse coach & staff
Tuition: $150 (All campers are required to have their
own equipment)
Lacrosse—SMH Instructional Skills Camp
The Saint Mary’s Hall Lacrosse Staff is hosting a unique
lacrosse camp with highly qualified NCAA Division I
coaches and players. The camp is geared towards providing
the most positive lacrosse experience to both youth lacrosse
players and current varsity players in the greater San Antonio
area and Central Texas. The camp’s activities will include
but are not limited to: Stick Work/Stick Skills, Attack &
Defense Fundamentals, Transition Fundamentals, Full-field
Play, Special Situations, Goalkeeper Skills, and etc. The
youth age group will receive a nutrition/health talk and the
high school age group will receive a recruiting talk geared
towards playing lacrosse at the next level. Our camp is open
to any and all participants; limited only by age, grade level,
and/or gender.
Guest coaches: Jerry Nobile, Marquette University
& Hofstra University lacrosse team member, 2014;
John Orsen, Assistant Coach, Denver University, NCAA
Division 1; and Jeff Roberts, Assistant Lacrosse Coach,
Marquette University, NCAA Division 1.
Ages: Grades 2–8
Code/Date: 3015: June 8–9 (2 days)
Time: 8 am–12 pm (Monday & Tuesday)
Instructor: Gregory S. Roberts, SMH Varsity Lacrosse
Coach & Staff listed
Tuition: $250 (All campers are required to have their
own equipment)
Ages: Grades 9–12
Code/Date: 3000: June 7–9 (3 days)
Time: 6–9 pm (Sunday), 5–9 pm (Monday)
& 6–9 pm (Tuesday)
Instructor: Gregory S. Roberts, SMH Varsity Lacrosse
Coach & Staff listed
Tuition: $325 (college recruiting talks will be provided to
players by staff, Monday, June 8, from 5–6 pm)
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LEGO® Bricks—Animals & their Habitats
• Learn about a multitude of animals from around the
world and their native habitats
• Discuss and construct their native habitats using
LEGO bricks
• Role-play with the animals in their native environment
as well as in a zoo
• Fine and gross motor skills, math, engineering, and
architectural concepts are involved in the design of
the creations
• Measurement, estimation, and geometry are discussed
as their projects are developed and enhanced
Ages: Code/Date:
2185: June 1–5 (12:30–3 pm)
4090: June 15–19 (9–11:30 am)
7090: July 6–10 (9–11:30 am)
Beth & “Swim Jim” O’Brien, Bricks Academy
$135 per session
LEGO® Bricks—Building a City & Vehicles
• Use bricks to construct buildings, outdoor spaces,
and towers as well as roadways and vehicles
• Measurement, estimation, architectural forms, and
geometry are also involved in the design of the structures
• Math and engineering concepts are used along with
interlocking in order to construct a solid structure.
• Construct a miniature city that includes structures such
as houses, office buildings, bridges, towers, airport, train,
city hall, schools, fire and police departments,
and green spaces
• Work with axles and wheels to construct moving
creations. Learn how size, weight, stability, and the force
of gravity affect a vehicle’s performance
• Test your vehicles on the race track. Redesigning
for better performance and then retesting is an extension
of these concepts
• Mathematics and engineering principles are involved in
the design of their creations
Ages: Code/Date:
Time:
Instructor: Tuition: LEGO® Bricks—Colors, Letters,
Numbers & Shapes
• Enhances fine and gross motor skills
• Recognition of colors, letters, numbers, and shapes such
as squares, trapezoids, pyramids, arches and cantilevers
• Math and engineering concepts are used along with
interlocking in order to construct a solid structure
Ages: Code/Date:
2080: June 1–5 (9–11:30 am)
7200: July 6–10 (12:30–3 pm)
9100: July 20–24 (9–11:30 am)
$135 per session
LEGO® Bricks—Community Helpers
• With LEGO bricks, recreate the drama and excitement
of helping others in time of crisis
• Build police and fire stations as well as hospitals with
their vehicles, equipment, and occupants
• Fine and gross motor skills, math, engineering, and
architectural concepts are involved in the design of
hospitals, as well as police and fire stations with police
cars, motorcycles, and helicopters
• Fine and gross motor skills are enhanced as they learn
about each of these specialists’ roles in helping with
community emergencies
• Role-play and exploration abound in this workshop
Ages: Code/Date: Instructor: Tuition: 4–5 years
3210: June 8–12 (12:30–3 pm)
8095: July 13–17 (9–11:30 am)
9225: July 20–24 (12:30–3 pm)
$135 per session
6–14 years
3120: June 8–12
5100: June 22–26
8090: July 13–17
9 am–3 pm (Full-Day)
$225 per session
ages 3–adult
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LEGO® Bricks—
Computer Controlled Robotics
• Focus on the technology involved in constructing
different robots, each with different challenges
and moving parts
• Build LEGO bricks models featuring motors and
sensors that are programmed to move through
computer software
• This workshop is a prerequisite for Mindstorms
EV3 Robotics
2190: June 1–5 (12:30–3 pm)
6075: June 29–July 2 (9–11:30 am)—$140
7205: July 6–10 (12:30–3 pm)
$175 per session
LEGO® Bricks—
Designing Vehicles & Racing
• With LEGO bricks, use math and science concepts to
build self-designed vehicles that move at different rates
of speed
• Learn how size, weight, stability and the force of
gravity affects the vehicle’s performance as vehicles are
tested
on the race track
• Redesigning for better performance and then retesting
is an extension of these concepts
• Students develop fine motor skills, math, and
engineering skills, as they work with axles, wheel hubs,
vehicle chassis, and different size wheels to construct their
own moving creation
Ages: Code/Date:
2085: June 1–5 (9–11:30 am)
4265: June 15–19 (12:30–3 pm)
7095: July 6–10 (9–11:30 am)
10210: July 27–31 (12:30–3 pm)
$150 per session
LEGO® Bricks—Mindstorms EV3 Robotics
LEGO® Bricks—Creative Creations
• Build objects and structures, both individually
and in a team setting
• Possible builds include animals, vehicles, people,
buildings, and patterns
• Math concepts, estimation, prediction, critical
thinking and reasoning are some of the many skills
that are enhanced
Instructor: Tuition: 50 – Summer @ the Hall
4–5 years
8230: July 13–17
12:30–3 pm
$135
• The prerequisite for this workshop is Computer
Controlled Robotics, and/or Motorized Machines
and Mechanisms
• Build robots, use sensors, motors, and an electronic
brain with LEGO Technic components
• Special Mindstorms EV3 computer programming
helps you design your own project using suggestions or
from scratch
• Build chains and loops of predetermined actions based
on your direct input or use the input from the various
connected sensors
• These robots can be remarkably powerful and
functional in handling complicated commands
Ages: 7–14 years
Pre-requisite:
Experience with Robotics, Mechanisms
and Machines
Code/Date: 9230: July 20–24 (12:30–3 pm)
10055: July 27–31 (9–11:30 am)
10215: July 27–31 (12:30–3 pm)
Instructor: Beth & “Swim Jim” O’Brien,
Bricks Academy
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LEGO® Bricks—Motorized Machines
& Mechanisms
• Explore and build machines and mechanisms such
as a windmill and a lift
• Investigate motorized machines, calibrate and capturing
wind, and study gearing mechanisms
• A broad range of activities within design technology,
science, and mathematics will be explored
• Using a specially-designed battery pack that interfaces
with the LEGO bricks and elements, move and control
the motorized machines and mechanisms
• This workshop is a prerequisite for Mindstorms
EV3 Robotics
4095: June 15–19 (9–11:30 am)
6195: June 29–July 2 (12:30–3 pm)—$120
9105: July 20–24 (9–11:30 am)
$150 per session
LEGO® Engineering Academy
The Lego Engineering Academy is designed for kids who love
to create, build and make discoveries using LEGO® pieces. We
will build engineering-based projects such as boats, cars, robots,
spaceships and all kinds of gadgets with gears using specialized
pieces to create fun and interesting designs! Builders will work
with age-appropriate and challenging Lego sculptures and sets.
There are thousands of free-build Lego pieces available for
imaginative play and to build the most complex creations. We
focus on creating a fun, friendly and caring environment for all
our Lego builders. Come explore the creative possibilities of the
LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced
LEGO® instructor. This camp is an ideal way to prepare young
builders for the challenge of Engineering FUNdamentals.
4–5 years
3125: June 8–12 (9–11:30 am)
4270: June 15–19 (12:30–3 pm)
5105: June 22–26 (9–11:30 am)
6080: June 29–July 2 (9–11:30 am)
off July 3rd—$115
Instructor: Kevin Thorp, Certified Teacher
Tuition:
$135 per session
Ages: Code/Date:
• Build your train and transport items from one location to
another
• Configure train tracks in a variety of designs to transport
your self-built train
• Structures such as a bridge, crossing guardrails, a train
station, and fences, as well as constructing trees and other
plants are also explored
• Fine and gross motor skills, mathematics, engineering,
and architectural concepts are involved in the design of
their personal renditions
• Measurement, estimation, and geometry are discussed as
their projects are developed and enhanced
Ages: Code/Date:
5250: June 22–26 (12:30–3 pm)
6200: June 29–July 2 (12:30–3 pm)—$115
10060: July 27–31 (9–11:30 am)
10220: July 27–31 (12:30–3 pm)
$135 per session
& Instagram!
ages 3–adult
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Let’s Get Crafty with Coach Beutler
Lunch
Join Coach Beutler on an arts and crafts adventure. Using
an open art format, YOU can choose your 3D craft project
and Coach Beutler will teach you the skills needed to get
started. If you are not sure what to make, this class will help
you with ideas.
Students and campers are invited to purchase hot lunch for
$40 a week and will be provided by Sage Dining with a
variety of nutritious lunches. Students who require special
meals must bring lunch from home. Students ages 3–5 years
and ages 6 years and up who bring a sack lunch will pay a
supervision fee of $10 per week. Students’ age 3–5 years are
required to bring lunch from home and will eat together.
Ages:
Code/Date:
Time:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Grades 3–6
3215: June 8–12
12:30–3 pm
Shannon Beutler, SMH Faculty & Varsity Coach
$145
Lil’ Nemo (3–5 years)
Put on your hard hats and join us for a week of engineering!
In this camp, students will work cooperatively to brainstorm,
design, build, test, and redesign a variety of projects. They
will create a habitat for a Mixed-Up Chameleon, design a
solution to keep Six-Dinner Sid from sneaking out at night,
and design and build a solution to help One Hundred Hungry
Ants get to their destination more quickly. Come join us for
a fun-filled week!
Ages: 6–7 years
Date: July 6–10
Code/Time:
7100: 9–11:30 am or
7210: 12:30–3 pm
Instructor: Bitsy Mayberry, SMH Science Instructor
& former SMH Math Instructor
Ages: 6 years–adult
(Children 3–5 years bring sack lunch)
Code/Date: See online (May 26–July 31)
Time: 11:30–12:30 pm
Instructor: Sandi Peters, Enrichment Assistant Director
& staff
Tuition: $40 per week for lunch and supervision.
Sack lunch supervision fee $10 per week
Math—Form 6 Prep
See page 59.
Math—MathMind Five
(Readiness for Form 5)
Students will get a head start on math vocabulary, concepts
and important math facts pertaining to the Form 5 math
curriculum taught at Saint Mary’s Hall. The focus will shift,
once these areas are mastered, to applying these concepts
to everyday situations. More complex mathematical
concepts that may be covered include: addition, subtraction,
traditional multiplication and division with whole numbers,
decimals, fractions, conversion of fraction/percentages/
decimals as working knowledge. Students will work
extensively on memorizing math facts applicable to Form
5 success. Working in teams and/or pairs, students will
participate in games related to the areas of focus.
Ages: Code/Date: Time: Instructor: Tuition: 52 – Summer @ the Hall
Form 5
10230: July 27–31
12:30–3 pm
$175
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Math—Movin’ Up Math
(SMH Students Only)
Students entering Grade/Form 3 will enjoy this prep course
designed to strengthen, review and reinforce their math skills
by using creative strategies, puzzles, problem-solving techniques
and other engaging activities. Students will be exposed to many
of the games and manipulatives that are integral to the successful
comprehension of the Everyday Mathematics Program used at
Saint Mary’s Hall Lower School. Also included this summer,
students will practice mental math by playing “Kakooma” and
other Greg Tang games!
Ages: Form 3
Date: July 27–31
Code/Time:
10075: 9–11:30 am
10235: 12:30–3 pm
Instructor: Bitsy Mayberry, SMH Science Instructor
& former SMH Math Instructor
Math—Pre-Calculus Honors (for credit)
This course is intended for strong, motivated students who
intend to continue into AP Calculus (AB) or (BC) in the fall.
Topics mirror those of SMH full-year Pre-Calculus Honors
course and include functional analysis of elementary algebraic
and transcendental functions, trigonometry, elementary
probability and statistics, and limits. This course will have a
significant online portion. Students are required to attend class
on the first day (orientation on May 21 from 9 am–noon), on
3 test days (June 8, June 26—midterm, and July 10, on which
days the test will run from 10 am–12 pm, with instructors
available from 8–10 am for last minute questions), and every
day during the last two weeks of class (July 20–July 31, from
noon to 4:30), the fourth test and the final examination will
take place during those class periods. Students will work off
campus on other days. Instructors will make lesson videos and
MathXL access available to students and will be available for
questions by email.
A TI-84 or 84+ graphing calculator will be needed, in addition
to the ability to scan and email written work. Textbook:
Precalculus Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic by Demana, Waits,
Foley, and Kennedy (ISBN 0131369067) with Math XL for
School, purchased through SMH bookstore, distributed
during orientation meeting.
Note: SMH students need Math Department permission to take
this course, and will also sign a letter affirming that their summer
plans will not prevent their attending any of the fourteen class days
mentioned above.
Pre-requisite:
Algebra II Honors plus teacher
recommendation
Code/Date: 0100: May 21–July 31, as described above
Instructor:
Jay Jacobson & Jennifer Jacobson,
SMH Faculty
Tuition:
$950
ages 3–adult
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Math—Rainbow Math Camps
(Grades 1 & 2)
The Rainbow Math Camp consists of various engaging
mathematical activities to introduce, reinforce and extend
math concepts. Students will work individually and in
cooperative groups as they learn many creative math strategies
through the use of puzzles, games, manipulatives and writing
activities. During the week, students will develop and
strengthen skills in numeration, basic number facts, problem
solving, computation, patterning and measurements.
Date: Age/Code: Instructor:
Tuition:
July 20–24
9110: Grade 2 (9–11:30 am)
9235: Grade 1 (12:30–3 pm)
Kay Dahle, SMH Staff & Assistant
$175
Math—Readiness for Algebra
This non-credit course is designed to review the basic
concepts necessary for success in Algebra I. The course
will include practice with fractions, decimal and integer
operations, solving equations and inequalities, graphing
linear equations and working with exponents. Students
should be entering Algebra 1.
Ages: Code/Date: Time: Instructor: Tuition: Forms 8–12 (Form 7 with approval)
10080: July 27–31
9–11:30 am
Katharine Kerr, SMH Math Instructor
$225
Math—Readiness for Algebra II
This non-credit refresher course will review concepts in
Algebra I used in Algebra II. There will be extensive work
with linear equations, systems of equations and quadratic
equations. We will also begin the first few sections in the
Algebra II book, time permitting.
Pre-requisite: Ages: Code/Date: Time: Instructor:
Tuition: Entering Algebra II
Forms 9–12
10240: July 27–31
12:30–3 pm
Katharine Kerr, SMH Math Instructor
$225
Register online at
Math—Readiness for Pre-Algebra
This course is for students entering Pre-Algebra. We will
review decimals, fractions order of operations and other
math concepts with fun riddles, exciting games and other
problem solving challenges. At the end of the week, you will
feel more confident about entering your new math course.
Ages: Date: Code/Time:
July 13–17
8100: 9–11:30 am or
8235: 12:30–3 pm
Missy Northington, SMH Faculty
$225
Math—Stepping Up to Form 4 Math
This course will introduce your child to many of the
mathematical concepts that are covered in Form 4 at Saint
Mary’s Hall. After building on previously-learned skills, the
focus will shift to a broader application of mathematical
knowledge that is needed for success in the coming
year. Topics for this course include (but are not limited
to): algorithms for multiplication and division, order of
operations, addition and subtraction of fractions, powers
and exponents, positive and negative numbers, identifying
and finding the area and perimeter of geometric shapes.
Class is limited to 15 students per session, so register early!
Age: Date: Code/Time: Instructor: Tuition: Form 4
July 27–31
10085: 9–11:30 am or
10245: 12:30–3 pm
Sabrina Adam, SMH Faculty
$175 per session
Minecraft Mania
The “in” thing now with all students is the computer
building and strategy game of Minecraft. In this class
students will be presented with new challenges to overcome
each day whether in creative or survival mode. Single player
and multi-player (with Internet safety precautions) will
challenge and excite all Minecrafters to share strategies, be
team players, and of course build, explore and avoid those
creepers! Join in on the interactive computer game that is
tops among young, inquisitive minds. Students should
already have an active Minecraft account and come to class
with their login information.
Age: Code/Date: Time: Instructor: Tuition: 7–14 years
5110: June 22 -26
10090: July 27–31
9–11:30 am
Samantha Chavez
$150 per session
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Miniature Battles—Playing with History
Miniature Battle camps are for people interested in history,
strategy, math and games. Students will receive and paint
miniatures that relate to each camp for which they are a
participant. In these camps, students experience an interactive
appreciation of history from a completely different perspective.
Various periods of military history from 1500 B.C. to 1945 A.D.
are explored using hands-on experience in class. Instructors
explore events leading up to the conflicts of our past and our
students learn how tactics changed throughout history to
adjust to new science and technology. History is experienced
by re-fighting battles on a tabletop with miniature warriors in
which students paint to represent the uniforms of the period.
Through this process, students learn tactics, strategy, problem
solving skills, develop better math skills, team development
and much more. Students play battles with the miniatures they
paint, and after the last day of class, the students take home
their miniatures.
Students bring: one 12 inch ruler, one 3/0 & one 5/0 American
Painter Brush (from Michael’s or Hobby Lobby).
Miniature Battles—Battle Royale VIII
The two largest empires that produce cheese for the world have
declared war on each other over pricing, distribution and trade
routes. Both empires are calling up their forces for battle. Can
you step into the position of nobility as a Duke, an Earl, a
Count, a Baron or maybe a Lord and muster your troops for
war? So begins the war that covers the continent, the Great
War, known in history as, “The Cheese Wars!” Whether you
like cheese or not this is a great camp to learn about business,
strategy and have fun. Help decide who will control the Cheese
Commerce of the world!
Miniature Battles—DBA-Peloponnesian Wars
The Peloponnesian War was an ancient Greek war fought by
Athens and its empire against the Peloponnesian League led
by Sparta. Students will paint their City-State Greek armies
and either establish Sparta as Master of Greece or defend
Athens’s supremacy!
Ages:
9–18 years
Instructor:
Blake Radetsky, Historian & Director of Wargamer’s Academy
CodeCourse
AgeDate
Time
6085
Go West Young 9–18 years
June 29–July 2
9–11:30 am
$115
6205
Hot Wheels (Sort Of…)
9–18 years
June 29–July 2
12:30–3 pm
$115
7215
DBA—Peloponnesian Wars
9–18 years
July 6–10
12:30–3 pm
$135
8105
Flintloque Returns!
9–18 years
July 13–17
9–11:30 am
$135
8240
Knights of Air!
9–18 years
July 13–17
12:30–3 pm
$135
9115
Battle Royale VIII
9–18 years
July 20–24
9–11:30 am
$135
9240
Gladiators
9–18 years
July 20–24
12:30–3 pm
$135
10095
Zombies
9–18 years
July 27–31
9–11:30 am
$145
10250
SAGA—The Viking Age
9–18 years
July 27–31
12:30–3 pm
$135
ages 3–adult
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Miniature Battles—Flintloque Returns!
Miniature Battles—Hot Wheels (sort of…)
Back by popular demand, the world of Flintloque will
rage across the tabletop once again. Students will paint
their squads and previous students may bring their painted
minis from previous classes to have a huge battlefield full
of miniatures! Students need a 3/0 and a 5/0 paint brush to
paint their miniatures.
We will be using Matchbox and Hot Wheel cars modified into
post-apocalyptic, crudely-armored, gun-toting wagons, which
then proceed to chase each other around a radioactive desert
landscape attempting to destroy each other for absolutely
no bloody good reason what-so-ever. This is the game of
Axles and Alloys, an automotive combat-demolishing derby.
So bring a car, if you have one, to customize it in class or you
can use one of ours.
Miniature Battles—Gladiators
Time grows short as you escort your troupe toward the arena
for their first match. All of the training and pain they endured
to make it here, you hope that it will be profitable for you. The
doors part, the crowd roars as you stride to the center of the
arena with your Gladiators. Will this be the start of a glorious
career as a Ludus or merely the end? Welcome to the world
of RED SAND BLUE SKY—Heroes of the Arena! Students
need a 3/0 and a 5/0 paint brush to paint their Gladiators.
Miniature Battles—Go West Young Man
“This town ain’t big enough for all of us! Time for some of
y’all to be leavin’!” Walk down a dusty Wild West town and
try to survive the day in this western adventure. Students
learn to play the game of Gutshot, a Wild West miniature’s
game. We will visit the westerns towns of Wagon Wheel Gap
and La Tapatia.
Miniature Battles—Knights of the Air!
It’s 1916 and all across Europe, while men face last ditch
battles in the mud, while colorful biplanes fly in foggy skies
dueling each other like the medieval knights of another era.
Pilot one of these flying machines to shoot down your enemy,
complete recon missions and become a flying ace. Follow in
the footsteps of aces like Manfred von Richthofen, Eddie
Rickenbacker, George Guynemer and Francesco Baracca!
Students will take home a 1/144th scale WWI airplane.
Miniature Battles—SAGA—The Viking Age
Set sail for adventure to gain wealth and glory. You are
a Viking Warlord leading a band of raiders on conquest.
Will your SAGA be one of glory or despair? Only you can
determine that. VIKINGS!
Miniature Battles—Zombies
Zombies…you know what we are talking about. Everyone
knows about the outbreak. All you care about is staying alive
and staying alive means staying together. There is safety
in numbers. At least, this is what you were told. Can you
survive another day? Sign up and find out if you have what it
takes! Students need 3/0 and 5/0 brush to paint miniatures.
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Model United Nations (MUN) Camp
Music Theory
For half of each day at camp, campers (“Delegates”) assume the
role of the UN Ambassador from a country other than their
own to discuss topics in international affairs. The first day of
camp, delegates will be assigned a specific country/person and
topic to conduct research during the first two days. Later in the
week, delegates will debate the substance of these topics with
considerable knowledge and understanding. Discussion topics
will range from greenhouse gas emissions to cyber-terrorism,
to a historical re-enactment of the Iran crisis of 1946 and
vary considerably from committee to committee. First camp
days’ morning sessions consist of formal debate coaching, as
campers will also participate in workshops on parliamentary
procedure, public speaking, debate, resolution writing and
critical thinking. Middle School & high school students new
to MUN are encouraged to participate. Experienced MUN
delegates will also work one-on-one with the participants, as
they prepare to participate in a one-day conference on the last
day of the camp. This workshop is offered twice this summer
and covers the same material each week.
Students will learn a comprehensive, in-depth introduction
to Music Theory. Music symbols, note reading, rhythm
recognition, ear training and the musical alphabet will be
taught. Practical application will be applied. Musical experience
is not required. Any and all instrumental and vocal students
are welcome.
Ages: Grades 6–12
Code/Date: 2090: June 1–5 or
5115: June 22–26
Time: 9–3 pm
Instructor: Cristo Mendoza, SMH Faculty,
Upper School MUN Coordinator
Tuition:
$350 per session
Ages: 6–12 years
Times: 9–11:30 am
Instructor: Jonathan Raveneau,
Music Instructor & Musician
Tuition: $150
Nerf Battles
Zip! Zoom! Zap! This action-packed camp is for children
entering Grades 2 through 5 who love Nerf toys and who enjoy
competitive games. With Nerf toys of all shapes and sizes,
this camp will keep kids moving and thinking this summer
by blending exciting strategy games and plenty of free play
with brain-boosting lessons in mapping, orienteering and
even military history. Here are some of the activities you will
enjoy at Nerf Battles Camp: Create battle plans and develop
strategies while working with a team. Build shields, forts and
bunkers using boxes, tubes and recycled materials. Compete to
see whose Nerf darts can fly the farthest and hit the smallest
targets. Although Nerf toys use soft foam darts and are
extremely safe, this camp will include short lessons in safety
and will be supervised by two experienced teachers. The focus
is on fun at Nerf Battles Camp, but we also build educational
lessons into each day’s agenda. Your camp fee includes all
needed supplies, so PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY OF
YOUR OWN NERF TOYS.
Ages: 6–11 years
Time: 9–11:30 am
Instructor: Megan Soukup, SMH Faculty
& Patricia Janke, Certified Instructor
Tuition: $145
ages 3–adult
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Photography (see page 42)
Photoshop (see pages 20 & 21)
Piano for Beginners
This camp is designed for students with no prior piano
experience or less than one year of piano study. Students will
learn how to play simple one and two-line piano pieces using
both hands. We will cover reading notes on the grand staff,
basic rhythm and music appreciation through listening. We
will also discuss major composers of the Baroque, Classic,
Renaissance, Romantic and 20th and 21st centuries.
Students will be given a CD of short piano masterworks to
take home and enjoy outside of class.
1095: May 26–29 (12:30–3 pm)
2095: June 1–5 (9–11:30 am)
3130: June 8–12 (9–11:30 am)
Jennifer Bartelt, SMH Piano Instructor & Staff
$150 per session
Poetry & Visual Art
Today’s kids are often dubbed, “The Eye Generation” for
good reason…with screen-time at an all-time high, kids
are inundated with information from a plethora of sources.
Let’s take that natural proclivity and turn it into something
interesting and educational! Using Visual Thinking
Strategies, a technique that museums utilize to stimulate
thinking and discussion of their art pieces, we’ll fuse art and
media and use them as springboards for powerful poetry.
Along the way, we’ll develop critical thinking, analytical
and speaking skills, and sharpen our use of poetic devices
and poetic forms. Roll up your sleeves as we delve into
technology, media and art to create powerful poetry.
Ages:
Code/Date:
Times:
Instructor:
Tuition:
9–11 years
3220: June 8–12
8245: July 6–10
12:30–3 pm
Tess Alfonsin, SMH Instructor
$150 per session
& Instagram!
PokéCamp!
The Pokémon world is a mystical and happening place!
Many strange and new Pokémon are found every day. Do
you ever get lost trying to find all of these for your Pokédex?
Well, here’s your chance to learn from an elite Pokémon
Master! Join the camp and we’ll learn about and play the
popular games. Campers will watch some of the battles and
have battles of their own. So join the PokéCamp because we
“gotta catch ’em all!”
Ages: 6–14 years
9245: July 20–24
Time: 12:30–3 pm
Instructor: Georgina Khan, SMH Faculty
& Yasmin Khan, Pokémon Expert
Tuition: $145 each session
Popular Music
Students will learn about the role-different instruments in
pop music, with a performance on the final day of class. We
will work on arrangements of popular songs by artists such
as Adele, Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson and more. At least
two years of study is recommended.
Ages: 6–12 years
Time: 12:30–3 pm
Instructor: Jonathan Raveneau,
Music Instructor & Musician
Tuition: $150
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Prep School—English & Math for Form 6
(SMH Students Only)
Two courses designed to develop the skills needed for success
in Middle School English and Math.
English—Form 6
Start your Form 6 year with confidence! This course is designed
to help students develop an understanding of the expectations
of Form 6 English Language Arts and to feel empowered to
develop the reading, writing and grammar skills needed for
success in Middle School English. Start building a foundation
of success! Enroll in Prep School Prep today!
Topics covered during this course will include:
Grammar: Parts of speech, word functions and context, agreement,
sentence structures and types and active vs. passive voice.
Composition: Sentence and paragraph writing, responding to
literature, beginning sentence emulation.
Reading: The basics of reading fiction, reading and annotating
fiction, basics of reading non-fiction, note-taking techniques.
Ages: Date:
Code/Time:
Form 6
July 20–31 (2 weeks)
9120: 9–11:30 am or
9250: 12:30–3 pm
Kevin Pleshko, SMH Faculty
$375 per session
Math—Transition to Form 6 Math
By participating in various games and responding to
challenging puzzles, students will work independently, with a
partner or as part of a small group to review the skills necessary
for a successful transition to Middle School Math 6. The
first week will primarily be a review of skills and facts which
were taught in elementary school while the second week will
give students a preview of concepts to come during the first
semester of the Math 6 course. Students will be introduced
to various components of the Math 6 classroom including
computation quizzes, the “flipped classroom” model, various
iPad apps or websites, as well as POWs (Puzzles of the Week).
A classroom set of iPads will be available for student use, so it is
not necessary to bring your own. However, you are welcome to
bring your own iPad or tablet if you’d like. This prep course is a
great way for your student to gain confidence and get to know
the instructor before school begins in August. Start building a
foundation of success!
Ages: Date:
Code/Time:
Instructor: Tuition: Form 6
9125: 9–11:30 am or
9255: 12:30–3 pm
Missy Northington, SMH Faculty
$375
Prep School—Prep 7 & 8 English
(SMH Students Only)
Start your Form 7 and 8 year with confidence! This course
is designed to help students develop an understanding of the
expectations of Form 7 and 8 English Language Arts and to feel
empowered to develop the reading, writing and grammar skills
needed for success in Middle School English. Start building a
foundation of success! Enroll in Prep School Prep today!
Topics covered during this course will include:
Grammar: Parts of speech review, agreement, sentence
structures, sentence expansions, clauses and phrases and active
vs. passive voice.
Composition: Sentence and paragraph writing, responding to
fiction/poetry/non-fiction, intermediate sentence emulation.
Reading: Reading and annotating fiction, note-taking
techniques, reading fiction for depth/subtext/meaning, reading
for tone, reading for syntax, introduction to poetry annotation.
Ages: Date:
Code/Time:
Form 7 & 8
7105: 9–11:30 am or
7220: 12:30–3 pm
Kevin Pleshko, SMH Faculty
$375
ages 3–adult
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Read It & Don’t Weep (SMH Students Only)
“The Read It and Don’t Weep” summer reading workshop
provides students with a dedicated time to complete
their summer reading assignments in a controlled, quiet
environment under the guidance of a member of the SMH
English faculty. The facilitator does not grade or give any
indication of the correctness of the students’ responses
during the writing of the project; the completion of the
project is solely at the students’ discretion. Any questions
the students have regarding the level of correctness in the
assignments are directed, via the email addresses provided
in the rubrics, to the English teachers who receive and grade
the assessments. Students are strongly advised to contact
their teachers for input during the workshop as well as before
classes commence in August.
1. Students MUST READ assigned book prior to class
commencing.
2. All students will bring the following items to class daily:
Flash drive, book, highlighter & pen.
3. On Tuesday, Form 6 students will bring poster board, glue,
scissors & markers.
4. Students can download their required Summer Reading
rubrics from the SMH library website; each rubric
is prepared by the respective teacher and is the one used
to grade the work in August.
Instructors:SMH English Faculty
Tuition:
$225 per week
CodeAgeDate
TimeInstructor
5130
Form 7
June 22–26
9–11:30 am
Kevin Pleshko
6090
Form 7
June 29–July 2 (off July 3rd)
9–11:30 am
Kevin Pleshko
7110
Form 6
July 6–10
9–11:30 am
Deborah Gittinger
7225
Form 9–12
July 6–10
12:30–3 pm
Deborah Gittinger
8110
Form 8
July 13–17
9–11:30 am
Deborah Gittinger
8250
Form 9–12
July 13–17
12:30–3 pm
Deborah Gittinger
9130
Form 6
July 20–24
9–11:30 am
Deborah Gittinger
9260
Form 9–12
July 20–24
12:30–3 pm
Deborah Gittinger
10100
Form 7
July 27–31
9–11:30 am
Megan Soukup
10105
Form 8
July 27–31
9–11:30 am
Deborah Gittinger
10255
Form 9–12
July 27–31
12:30–3 pm
Deborah Gittinger
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How were mummies made? Who made the pyramids? Travel
back in time and unwrap these mysteries as we read Mummies
in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborn. Join us for a fun filled
week of making “mummified fruit,” learn about animals of the
ancient Egypt, the Nile, pyramid power and more!
Ages: Code/Date:
Grades 2–3
7230: July 6–10
12:30–3 pm
Deborah McInerney, SMH Faculty
$150
Reading Rocketeers
Reading Rocketeers will BLAST your child into the exciting
world of READING. This reading program combines the
teaching of beginning reading skills with literature appreciation
and hands-on, real-life activities such as art, music and crafts
in a fun, relaxed and positive atmosphere. Ann M. Sanchez,
educational consultant and reading intervention specialist, and
her PAL staff, equip their students with the skills and strategies
needed to become effective, reflective and confident readers,
developing in them a passion and love for reading and preparing
them as life-long learners. The PAL Reading Rocketeers’ staff
is teaming up to immerse students in a world of color, music
and songs, art, cooking and of course, READING! Alphabet,
phonemic awareness, reading, writing, music and hands-on
activities will be enjoyed. Sessions will be taught by ESL/SSL
(second language) trained/certified instructors. Pupil/teacher
ratio is 6:1.
Read, Rock & Roll!
Favorite children’s books will come to life as your child learns
necessary phonics skills, then sets the books to music. Students
will play instruments, sing and dance, all while learning to
read! These activities are sure to energize your child’s learning.
Come and enjoy an “informance” each Friday where students
play music to accompany the books from that week. Different
books will be used each week and instruments will be provided.
Fun with Letters & Sounds
In this session, we will explore letters and their sounds, how
to blend letter sounds into words and begin to read, all with
multi-sensory activities, both oral and written, designed to
involve and entertain students, making learning FUN!
Let’s Eat a Rainbow
This session features colors and food! Students will classify
foods by color and food group. Children will learn and read
about new foods that are unique to many different cultures
and places around the world. Games, activies and songs will
reinforce food-related vocabulary in English. Math/science
skills during this session will include counting, weighing and
measuring, fractions and predicting.
On the Farm
In this fun farming session, campers will learn different animal
classifications. Through reading books and hearing stories,
students will get an overview of farm life and will bring it all
to life by making homemade butter and designing their own
“On the Farm” booklet to take home. Students will also work
on sight words and will be introduced to forming sentences by
putting vocabulary and sight words together! Again, games,
activities and songs will reinforce new vocabulary.
Pre-K (4 years)—Kinder
5135: June 22–26 (Read, Rock & Roll A)
6095: June 29–July 2 (Read, Rock & Roll B)
off July 3rd—$240
7115: July 6–10 (Fun with Letters & Sounds)
8115: July 13–17 (Let’s Eat a Rainbow)
9135: July 20–24 (On the Farm)
Time: 9–11:30 am
Tuition:
$300 per week (pupil/teacher ratio 6:1)
Ages: Code/Date: Summer @ the Hall – 61
ages 3–adult
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Reading Rocketeers the Next Level
Older students can now continue with Reading Rocketeers!
These classes were developed to follow-up on requests
from parents, teachers, and students for a more advanced
reading curriculum which remained true to the philosophy
of Reading Rocketeers. Reading Rocketeers the Next Level
will focus on comprehension skills and more advanced
phonics application while continuing to foster a true love of
reading. Reading, writing and other activities, both group
and individual, will be included.
Read it and Eat!
Enjoy summer reading while tickling your taste buds. Ann
M. Sanchez (Positive Alternative Learning) and budding
chef, Avery Pittman, will offer a fun-filled supplemental
week of reading and eating delight. Students will enjoy
yummy read-alouds, tasty individual reads and delectable
games and activities. Each day will feature different food
related literature, reading instruction and practice AND
delicious treats correlated to the literature of the day. We
might have a special visitor to share our recipes and fun.
Dig into Reading
This summer, we’re digging for reading comprehension
skills! Comprehension is the ability to not only read the
words on a page, but to understand what is happening.
In this camp, kids will move beyond the mechanics of
reading and learn the skills needed to better understand
and enjoy a story. Our teachers will help your child become
more confident and capable readers, using the strategies
of summarizing, clarifying, questioning, visualizing,
predicting and organizing. Dinosaur enthusiast or not, your
child won’t have to dig deep to have fun! Each class will
focus on dissecting a new and interesting dinosaur book,
complemented by hands-on activities and graphic organizers
designed to help them arrange information obtained from
the text!
Ages:
Code/Date:
Time:
Instructor: 7–9 years (Grades 1–2)
7235: July 6–10 (Dig into Reading)
8255: J uly 13–17 (Myths & Legends)
9265: July 20–24 (Read it & Eat)
12:30–3 pm
Tuition:
Myths and Legends
Students will review two myths/legends (The Magic
of Pegasus, The Winged Horse and The Riddle of the Sphinx), to
discover the definitions of and characteristics of each, then
be led through the process of planning and writing their
own by Ann M. Sanchez, former writing teacher trainer for
Houston ISD. A class book will be compiled of all students’
work. Heroes, heroines, and excitement will fill this week as
students sharpen their reading and writing skills.
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SAT Math Prep
Science—The Wonder of Movement
This non-credit course will give students extensive practice
with the math portion of the SAT. Topics will be determined
by the specific needs of the students enrolled, but will include a
review of algebra, geometry, problem solving and number sense
skills. In addition, students will be encouraged to use varied testtaking strategies. Official SAT exams are administered June 6,
2015. Separate registration is required by May 8, 2015.
Let’s go! Build contraptions that will soar through the air, run
across the ground, and jump all over the place. Have you ever
heard about a circular airplane? No? Well you will just have to
join this course and learn everything about motion for yourself!
Ages:
Forms 9–12
Code/Date: 1045: May 26–29
Time:
9–11:30 am
Instructor:
Katharine Kerr, SMH Math Faculty
Tuition:
$300
SAT Verbal Prep
The course will analyze, determine strategies and allow for
practice from the verbal sections of the SAT: critical reading,
sentence completion (commonly encountered SAT vocabulary),
passage-based reading, identifying sentence errors, improving
sentences and paragraphs and essay writing. The instructor will
offer tips, strategies and practice sets for improving SAT scores
using real SAT questions and how to attack them. Official SAT
exams are administered June 6, 2015. Separate registration is
required by May 8, 2015.
Ages:
Forms 9–12
Code/Date:
1100: May 26–29
Time:
12:30–3 pm
Instructor:
TBD
Tuition:
$300
Science
(see pages 27, 29, 37, 38, 41, 44, 47, 52 & 71)
4100: June 15–19 (9–11:30 am)
6100: June 29–July 2 (9–11:30 am)—$108
8260: July 13–17 (12:30–3 pm)
$135 per session
Sew Fun
A sewing course for kids of all ages. Each session includes
materials and instructions to complete a project that can be
taken home at the end of the week. This course is taught
by an avid quilter and a teacher who finds joy in creating
with fabric. Learn a craft that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
Accommodations for all levels of sewers from beginner to
experienced will be made.
Ages:
Date:
Code/Time:
6–14 years
June 8–12
3135: 9–11:30 am
3225: 12:30–3 pm
Date:
Code/Time:
June 15–19
4105: 9–11:30 am
4280: 12:30–3 pm
Date:
June 22–26
Code/Time:
5140: 9–11:30 am
5260: 12:30–3 pm
Instructor: Maud Garrison-Thorp, Certified Teacher
& Avid Quilter
Tuition:
$150 per session
ages 3–adult
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Learn a variety of today’s greatest hits on the radio and sing
like a ROCK STAR! This camp is sure to have your child
singing, dancing, and loving music. This camp will also
include vocal warm ups, silly games, creative play, and hands
on activities that your child will love.
Age:
Date:
Code/Time:
6–11 years
June 15–19
4115: 9–11:30 am
4285: 12:30–3 pm
4110: 9 am–3 pm (Full-Day)
Liz Troutwine, SMH Faculty
$120 per session or $220 Full-Day
Sizzling Sounds of Science
Why does thunder sound so loud? What makes some
experiments bubble while others sizzle? Campers will have
a blast creating all sorts of hands-on experiments using
chemical reactions, pressure, microwaves, radio waves
and sound waves! All experiments supervised in a safe
environment with safety equipment.
Ages: Code/Date:
3–5 years
5145: June 22–26 (9–11:30 am)
7240: July 6–10 (12:30–3 pm)
Natalie Gallardo, Besser Education & Staff
$135 per session
Soccer—World Wide Soccer Camps
Our instructors are full-time staff who both coach and
manage our organization and partnerships across San Antonio
and Texas. Our full-time staff members are highly qualified
soccer coaches, with outstanding playing careers, holding
education qualifications from the Football Association in
their native country and NSCAA/USSF qualifications. Our
full-time staff continues to improve coaching knowledge and
methodology to ensure we meet the demands of new players,
parents and the ever-developing game of soccer. Coaches also
hold additional qualifications such as SAQ International
Awards and Sports Nutrition practices. We also employ
international staff and only seek to employ those coaches
who are educated to Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree level in
Sports Science, Exercise Science and related fields. For more
information, call Laurence (210) 332-2201.
Soccer & Splash (Full Day)
Campers will work on core soccer skills utilizing 1v1
through 4v4 exercises. We will also use small sided games
and coached scrimmages alongside the week-long World
Cup with finals and medals on the last day of camp. After
lunch, players will focus on advanced skills, small-sided
scrimmages, juggling, shooting and finishing games. There
will also be water activities to cool off in the summer heat
including a slip-n-slide. Soccer cleats, shin guards, a soccer
ball and plenty of water will be required.
Mini Kickers (Half-Day)
This mini soccer program is an introductory soccer experience
designed to teach 4-5 year olds the basic fundamentals of
soccer. Through fun, soccer-related games and challenges,
World Wide Soccer trainers will captivate and enlighten
your young players, leaving them wanting more!
Campers bring: Appropriate-size soccer ball, shin guards,
soccer cleats, water bottle & sun protection.
Ages: Soccer & Splash & Half-Day (6–14 years)
Mini-Kickers (4–5 years)
Date:
June 15–19
Code/Time:
4125: 9–11:30 am (Half-Day Soccer)
4130: 9–11:30 am (Mini-Kickers)
4120: 9–4 pm (Soccer & Splash)
Date: Code/Time: June 22–26
Date: Code/Time: July 20–24
Date: Code/Time: July 27–31
Instructors: World Wide Soccer Coaches
Lunch: Full-Day (Bring sack lunch)
Tuition:
$185 Full-Day, $145 Half-Day
& $105 Mini-Kickers
Register online at
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Spa La La
Ooh-la-la, a day at the spa —Summer @ the Hall’s version!
Campers are pampered with yoga exercises, healthy snacks,
facials, skincare, manicures and hair styling. Campers get to
enjoy relaxing crafts and much, much more. Each camper will
receive her own personal care kit. Special attention will be paid
to hygiene. Hair accessories will not be shared. Sorry; moms
aren’t allowed at this exclusive spa.
Ages: 4–11 years
Date:
June 15–19
Code/Date: 4135: 9–11:30 am
4290: 12:30–3 pm
Instructor: Patricia Juarez, SMH Staff & Karen Monroe,
Former SMH Faculty
Tuition:
$135 per session
Spanish for Kids
Hola Amigos! Let’s sing, dance and play while learning
Spanish! The instructor will strive to make an unforgettable
learning experience through a hands-on, thematically-organized
program. Spanish has never been so much fun!
Ages: Code/Date:
Time:
3–5 years
2100: June 1–5
4140: June 15–19
6105: June 29–July 2
8120: July 13–17
9155: July 20–24
9–11:30 am
Student Enrichment Instructor
$150 per session
Sports & Games
Are you in for Hula Hut Throw down or Turkey ShootOut? How about Scooter Sled races or Pillo-Polo? These are
just a few of the games you will play this summer in Sports
& Games! Join SMH Physical Education teacher and Varsity
coach, Shannon Beutler, for a fun-filled week of team sports
and games that will leave your body healthy and happy.
Ages:
Code/Date:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Grades 3–6
4295: June 15–19 (12:30–3 pm)
8125: July 13–17 (9–11:30 am)
$140 per session
ages 3–adult
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Sports Co-ed
Study Skills, Strategies & Organization (SOS)
Do you love sports and can’t get enough? In this class you
will get a chance to play a different sport each week! Have
fun learning and playing games like kickball, basketball,
flag football, capture the flag and more! Bring your friends
and join the fun!
Get off to a great start next year! Having trouble scheduling
study time and not getting everything turned in on time?
You CAN have a social life, participate in sports or dance
and still get it all done! Learn to work smart, not hard or
long. The keys are being organized and using effective study
strategies. Teaching will address different learning styles by
using games to apply skills taught. These sessions will be
filled with tips on time management and organization, note
taking, studying and reading effectively and optimizing
memory. Students come find out more about your learning
style and get the best study activities for you.
Ages:
Code/Date: Instructor: Time:
4145: June 15–19
Dean Chavez, Certified Teacher & Coach
9–11:30 am
$115
Do you love Rainbow Fish and Green Eggs and Ham? How
about Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs? Join SMH Motor
Skills teacher and former Kindergarten teacher Shannon
Beutler on an adventure through storybooks. Each day the
class will read some of the most beloved children’s books
of all time. Then, the children will paint, color and create
an art masterpiece that reminds them of the story. Finally,
the class will participate in fun activities and games that
will also incorporate the book. The children will have fun,
action-packed days the whole week through.
Ages:
Code/Date: Time: Instructor: Tuition: 4–6 years
2195: June 1–5
8265: July 13–17
12:30–3 pm
$145
Strategies for Reading Success
Prepare for summer reading/reading projects with strategies
that will ensure success. Ann M. Sanchez (Positive
Alternative Learning), will offer hints for organization and
strategies for breezing through summer reading, projects
and making it fun. Students will learn and practice specific
strategies and techniques for a painless summer! Note: Bring
the book(s) you plan to read to class!
Date:
Code/Ages: Instructor: Tuition: June 15–19
4150: Grades 5–6 (9–11:30 am)
4300: Grades 7–8 (12:30–3 pm)
$200 per session (all supplies included)
Sugar, Spice & Puppy Dog Tails (3–5 years)
Are you ready to put your detective skills to good use? Read
thrilling short stories and pick out the clues, hints, signs,
and signals that will lead you, step after step, to the crafty
culprit of the crime! If you’re feeling extremely confident,
you may choose to play the ultimate mystery game, Clue.
Ages: Date:
June 22–26
5165: 9–11:30 am or
5265: 12:30–3 pm
$135 per session
Ages:
Grades 3–5
Time:
9–11:30 am
Instructor:
Tuition:
$200
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Surviving Summer Reading Projects—
Form 5
Students entering Form 5 will leave this summer workshop
with a strong knowledge of the required reading as well as the
completed summer reading project. The students will have
book discussions, help each other and share ideas as well as just
having a good time getting together with friends. All supplies
are provided for the students. They will need to have read their
books and come with a positive attitude, a smile and a desire to
have fun! They will have the remainder of their summer free to
enjoy the pleasures of swimming and camping and just having
fun with no worries about completing their summer homework!
Ages: Code/Date:
Form 5
3140: June 8–12
10125: July 27–31
9–11:30 am
Linda Abati, SMH Lower School Librarian
$175 per session
Superheroes & Friends (3–5 years)
This is a wonderful course for all students introducing them
to educational websites that will enhance their learning in
school, give them new and interesting ideas for school projects,
and come up with creative book reports and presentations for
school and beyond. Students will find cool vocabulary, math,
science, social studies and reading sites and programs that will
put the “POW” in kaPOW school assignments and encourage
students to expand on learning at home as well! Technology
is constantly changing and amazing new learning tools are
added every day to the World Wide Web! Give your child the
advantage of being one step ahead of the curve.
Ages: Code/Date:
6–14 years
4155: June 15–19
9–11:30 am
$150
Technology (see pages 20, 21, 28, 30, 31,
32, 47, 50, 51, 54, 67 & 70)
ages 3–adult
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Tennis
Tennis—Quick Start (Indoors)
This year’s tennis program will be both fun and challenging!
Beginning and experienced players of all ages will enjoy
individualized instruction. Four students to one USPTA
certified instructor will be the normal ratio. The summer
tennis program will offer the following levels:
The Quick Start Tennis Program follows the same logic as
other youth sports like baseball or soccer, which uses kidsized courts and kid-sized equipment. With the Quick Start
Tennis System, balls bounce lower, don’t move as fast through
the air and are easier to hit. Kids’ rackets are sized for small
hands and courts are smaller and easier to cover. By using
this format, the benefits are immediate and within a short
time, kids are rallying, playing and excited to keep playing.
That means kids will have more fun and less frustration.
Children are playing real tennis and having real fun. That
is what is most important for us at SMH. The camp will be
held inside the new gym and rackets will be provided.
Future Stars: (Ages 5–9): This level focuses on the basic
fundamentals of tennis technique taught through an
innovative and exciting curriculum.
Pre-Tournament: (Ages 10–13): This level focuses on
fundamentals of tennis technique and strategy. Progressing
toward entry-level competition is the emphasis of this
program. The exciting part of this program is taking the
fundamentals and designing your individual style of play.
Ages:
5–13 years
Code/Date: 1050: May 26–29—$132
2105: June 1–5
3145: June 8–12
4160: June 15–19
5170: June 22–26
6120: June 29–July 2—$132
7120: July 6–10
8130: July 20–24
9160: July 21–25
10130: July 27–31
Time:
9–11:30 am
Instructor:
Lisa Westergard, SMH Tennis Coach
& USPTA Certified Staff
Tuition:
$165 (see exceptions above)
Ages:
4–6 years
4305: June 15–19
9270: July 20–24
10260: July 27–31
Time:
12:30–3 pm
Instructor:
Lisa Westergard, SMH Tennis Coach
& USPTA Certified Staff
Tuition:
$165 per session
Register online at
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Train Your Brain
Calling all brainiacs! Are you ready to solve brain-teasing
puzzles and riddles that will stretch your mind and have you
performing mental gymnastics? Choose from thousands of
amazing teasers that focus on pictures, shapes, words, logic,
or creativity. Some are easy breezy while others will make you
smarter because they’re harder. Don’t forget; all mind benders
are designed for smashing good times!
Ages: Date:
Code/Date:
May 26–29 (4 days)
1055: 9–11:30 am and/or
1105: 12:30–3 pm
$100 per session
Tumblebugs
Let your little “bugs” tumble their hearts out at Summer @
the Hall! Through the use of musical dance themes, games
and skill challenges, your child will be introduced to a new
and enjoyable fitness activity that will be sure to have them
jumping for joy! The kids will build upon the fundamentals
learned from the first tumbling class and learn how to apply
them through daily activities. Increased hand-eye coordination,
techniques to improve balance and posture are just some of the
skills that will be refined and honed to enhance your child’s
routine activities.
Age:
Code/Date:
Time:
Ages: Code/Date: Instructor: Tuition: Twenty-thousand Leagues Under the Sea
The class is perfect for your little marine biologist. Come explore
ocean biomes, underwater breathing, deep sea vents, and all
our deep and mysterious waters have to offer in this fun and
educational class. Just watch out for the Giant Squid attacks!
Ages: Code/Date: Instructor: 3–5 years
4310: June 15–19 (12:30–3 pm)
7125: July 6–10 (9–11:30 am)
9170: July 20–24 (9–11:30 am)
3 years
3150: June 8–12
5175: June 22–26
9–11:30 am
4–5 years
3235: June 8–12 (12:30–3 pm)
5270: June 22–26 (12:30–3 pm)
10135: July 27–31 (9–11:30 am)
Summer @ the Hall Staff
$125 per session
ages 3–adult
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This exciting camp gives students the opportunity to learn
proper touch typing right from the start, while dramatically
reinforcing their reading skills! With our tried-and-true
typing software, students advance at their own pace, tracking
their own WPM and accuracy; and earning the chance to
play fun games as they progress. Also a big hit with our
students is our fantastic phonics software! Your child will
not want to stop these activities, designed to systematically
introduce and reinforce phonics skills, rewarding each skill
with a short captivating game. The students think the best
part is their electronic “star chart,” with their name on it,
that helps them see how many activities they have completed.
Don’t let your youngster miss this class! Every child benefits
from the instruction, as all software is self-paced. We know
your child will jump at the chance to come back every day!
Volleyball—SMH Girls Pre-Season Camp
(SMH Only)
This camp will refine techniques in skills and advanced
learning in the tactical aspects of the game. Skills we will
focus on include forearm passing, serving, setting, attacking
and blocking. Tactical team aspects covered include team
reception, attack coverage and team transition, serve receive
and team defense.
AAges:
Code/Date:
Time:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Forms 9–12
10275: July 29–31
9 am–12 pm
Katrina Biggers, SMH Varsity Volleyball Coach
$100
5–8 years
4315: June 15–19 (12:30–3 pm)
5180: June 22–26 (9–11:30 am)
6125: June 29–July 2 (9–11:30 am)
off July 3rd—$116
Instructor: KidTech Instructors
Ages: Code/Date: Under the Big Top (3–5 years)
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Walking with Nature
Realizing how nature is all around us and how we can make a
difference in nature.
There’s no better way to maintain a monster vocabulary than by
amusing yourself with interesting and engaging games. Learn
a few tips and tricks alongside your pre-existing knowledge of
root words, prefixes, and suffixes to play vocabulary BINGO,
act-out skits, write songs or poems, play Scrabble, or team up
to draw & play Pictionary. It’ll be as thrilling as a three-ring
circus with a different activity in every corner of the room!
• Environmental Journal
• Birds in our area and how they
are important to nature
• Seeds to plant
Ages:
Code/Age:
Time:
• Trees and leaves; identify
with our world
• How nature relates to skills
in math, reading and writing
6–11 years
4165: June 15–19
10140: July 27–31
9–11:30 am
$140
Ages: Date:
Code/Date:
July 13–17
8135: 9–11:30 am and/or
8270: 12:30–3 pm
$125
The Wonders of Ancient Greece
March through Ancient Greece to discover their heroes, history,
food, games, and mysteries. As Greek artists and warriors,
we will create spear tips, coins, golden kotinos (crowns), and
our own discus that we will use in our Summer Olympics.
Celebrate Athens, Sparta, and the world of Alexander the
Great with a final Greek feast!
Instructor: Tuition: Grade 4
9280: July 20–24
12:30–3 pm
Duzie Queen, SMH Faculty
$150
Where the Wild Things Grow (3–5 years)
Whoville Camp (3–5 years)
& Instagram!
ages 3–adult
courses a–z
Write Right Courses
The Write Right series began as a session to teach the steps
of the writing process in a fun and interactive way. Over
the summers, due to student and parent requests, it has
expanded to three different sessions, addressing the needs
of beginning writers in grades 1–2, students in grades 3–5
and students who understand the writing process, but need
additional instruction and support with the revision step.
Write Right! The Beginning
Students will experience basic writing skills with a variety of
fun hands-on activities in a new and exciting format. Skills
will include learning to identify the basic parts of a sentence,
writing complete sentences and using basic elaboration to
improve sentences. All materials included.
Ages:
Grades 1–2
Time: 9–11:30 am
Tuition:
$200
A fun way to be anything you want! You want to be a prince
or a princess?? Sure! How about a Lion?? Absolutely!! We will
explore the world of acting by using our imaginations and
specialty techniques to bring out our inner characters. We will
learn how to break out of shells with fun games like: Mirroring
a partners every action, different versions of charades,
storytelling while another person acts it out and more!!! We’ll
have a blast learning to be creative with our movements, facial
expression and our voices! Last but not least…Drum roll
please…We will be performing a fully-costumed scene for our
friends and family at the end of our week together!! There will
be lots of scenes and stories to choose from that we will make
amazing with our skill and talent!
AAges: Code/Date:
Time:
8–14 years
6215: June 29–July 2
7245: July 6–10
12:30–3 pm
$125
Students will be led through the steps of the writing process:
brainstorming, planning, writing a first draft and revising.
We will expand upon and enhance basic writing skills in
a fun and exciting format. Skills/concepts covered will
include a brief review of the parts of speech, learning to
expand sentences and using elaboration and organization
strategies to improve writing. We will use published authors
as models and analyze their works for the criteria we learn.
All materials included.
Ages:
Grades 3–5
Time: 12:30–3 pm
Tuition:
$200
You Tell a Tale and I’ll Tell a Tale
We will listen to stories and practice retelling them. We will
make up our own stories and tell them individually, with
partners and in groups. We will enjoy story activities and
story games.
Age:
7–9 years
Time:
12:30–3 pm
Instructor: Mary Ann Blue,
SMH Faculty & Master Storyteller
Tuition:
$150
Give your kids an educational and enriching experience
— enroll them in Summer @ the Hall
Inside you’ll find more than 250 opportunities that will make your child’s
summer unforgettable including math, dance, cooking, basketball and more!
There’s something for everyone!
Enroll online at: www.smhall.org/enrichment
[email protected]
9401 Starcrest Drive | San Antonio, Texas 78217 | (210) 483-9124
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2015 Catalog - Saint Mary`s Hall

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