Course Name | Grade Level for Sept. 2024 | Date & Time | Location of program | Description | Cost |
Ladies at SEA: Science & Engineering Applied | 7th-8th | July 8-12
9AM - 2PM
| MAST | “SURFace Level”: This week-long camp will introduce rising 7th/8th grade female students to the exciting field of marine science and technology in 5 full day sessions. Students will learn to use state of the art equipment to perform the following techniques: 3D modeling, laser cutting and engraving, design elements, photography, and electronics. In addition, students will participate in beach profiling, a data focused beach sweep plus sail on the 65-foot research vessel, The Blue Sea for a full day trip.
Students will need to bring their lunch.
| $550
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MAST SeaStars | 6-8th | Aug. 19 - 23
9AM-1PM | MAST | A week-long Marine Science program focused on hands-on, outdoors learning experiences in the unique setting within Sandy Hook National Park. Campers will engage in STEM challenges in the lab that include studying buoyancy (for boats, divers, and plankton) and anatomical lessons using dissections. There will be a daily outdoor component, where campers will explore different habitats within our site, including a maritime holly forest, mud flats, salt marsh estuarine grass, and ocean bay. Discover what plants and animals make these habitats their homes and learn the important role each one plays individually and collectively in our marine ecosystem.
Students should bring their lunch.
| $550 |
Makerbot 3D Printing & Engineering Design | 6th-8th | July 8-12
9AM - 2PM
| BTHS | Campers in the Makerbot 3D printing & engineering design camp learn how to use Autodesk software to design products and 3D print them using MakerBot 3D printers. This one week camp will cover entry level CAD software principles to feel confident in solving design problems and 3D print solutions. Learn to read engineering drawings for manufacturing products designs that you can make and take home. Students will need email accounts (Gmail preferred) to activate classroom software. Students will need to bring their lunch. | $550 |
Wild Writing Course |
9th-10th |
July 8-12
9AM-12PM |
BTHS |
Did you know that spending time in nature has been shown to lower stress levels, increase self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and improve your mood? Nature is all around us, but too often we fail to really see it. Spend the week immersing yourself in nature and practicing your observation and writing skills. Over the course of the week, we will create a nature journal, practice translating our observations into creative nonfiction and poetry, and learn from classic and contemporary nature writing. Who knows- you might even come up with an idea for your college admissions essay! Field appropriate attire is recommended; please bring your own sunblock, bug spray and refillable water bottle. |
$400 |
College Essay Writing Workshop |
11th-12th |
July 8-12
9AM-12PM |
AAHS |
College Essay Writing Workshop: A course with instruction, drafting, feedback, and revision of both students’ Common App. Essay and supplemental essays for their college applications. |
$350 |
GlamCamp: Ignite Your Beauty Passion |
6th-8th |
July 8-12 or July 15-18
9AM-12PM |
Neptune Annex |
Join us at GlamCamp’s one week academy, where budding beauty enthusiasts can dive into the exciting world of cosmetology! Through hands-on activities and expert guidance, students will explore fundamental principles of skincare, makeup, and hair styling. From mastering the perfect cat-eye to experimenting with trendy hairstyles, this one-week camp empowers middle schoolers to unleash their creativity and discover their unique beauty talents in a fun and supportive environment. |
$450 |
VEX Robotics for Middle School | 6th-8th | July 8-12 or July 15-19
9AM-2PM | BTHS | This week-long course will be presented by the HTHS cypHER and VEX organizations (subgroups of the HTHS Robotics and Coding Club). cypHER is a group of all-female HTHS students who are dedicated towards teaching middle school girls how to code (using Blocks or Python - TBD). The VEX organization is a group of students that compete in VEX Robotics during the school year. The HTHS students will teach the course participants how to construct and program a VEX robot. The course will focus on many hands-on activities allowing the participants to learn how to operate the hardware and software. The course will culminate with an event where the teams of students will be able to race their robots against each other in order to complete the game's goals. | $550 |
Programming for Beginners | 6th-8th
| July 8-12 or July 29-Aug. 2
9AM-2PM | BTHS | This week-long course is designed for middle school students with limited or no computer programming experience. Campers will be utilizing the Python programming language, which is recognized as an official language at Google, to explore programming topics. Subjects such as variables, loops, and data types will be used to design algorithms and perform creative problem solving. All concepts are taught at a level and pace in a fun environment that allows campers to fully appreciate the beauty of programming. The goal is for students to continue exploring the world of software programming at home upon the conclusion of camp.
Students will need to bring their lunch. | $550 |
Biotech Bootcamp |
6th-8th |
July 8-12 or July 15-19 or July 22-26
9AM-1PM |
BTHS |
During this one week camp, get ready to learn about biotechnology, DNA fingerprinting, genetics, genetic engineering, cloning, stem cells, polymerase chain reaction, transformation and genetically modified organisms. We will dive into some fun and educational labs alongside current BTHS students. (DNA extraction, Gel electrophoresis DNA fingerprinting, etc.)
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$500 |
Swiftie Summer Camp Fun | 5th-7th | July 8-12
9AM-2PM | BTHS | Swiftie Summer Camp offers an exciting blend of academic exploration and creative adventure. Campers dive into Taylor Swift's music, analyzing figurative language and uncovering powerful themes to enhance critical thinking and literary skills. Delving into Taylor Swift's biography and music history provides unique insights into her transformative career. Engaging activities, including poetry and songwriting workshops, choreography, fashion, and Taylor Swift-inspired crafts, foster creativity and self-expression. Inspired by Taylor Swift's philanthropy, we emphasize giving back and spreading kindness. Join us for a week of learning, creativity, and empowerment as we celebrate Taylor Swift's legacy and inspire young minds.
Students will need to bring their lunch.
| $450 |
Culinary Adventures: Exploring the World of Food | 6th-8th | July 8-11
9AM-12PM | CEC | This week-long course will show students proper and effective ways to prep and cook foods. They will learn how to prepare healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrees. They will learn how to read recipes and turn them into their own with just a few minor adjustments. They will cook, laugh, and have fun with culinary basics. | $550 |
Website Design for Beginners | 6th-8th | July 15-19
9AM-2PM | BTHS | This course is designed for middle school students with limited or no website design experience. Campers will acquire the skills to design websites using raw HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). They can choose to incorporate various technologies, like hyperlinks, JavaScript, tables and more into their website development. Students are encouraged to pursue independent website building beyond the camp's conclusion. Students will need to bring their lunch. | $550 |
Programming Robots with Arduino Microprocessors (Intro Level) | 6th-8th | July 22-26
9AM-2PM | BTHS | Campers in this 1 week introduction course learn how to program Arduino microprocessors at an entry level to control lights, motors, and other output components. Students will then program small robots while learning simple electronics at an entry level and incorporating Arduino microcontroller programming to robots. Utilizing their Arduino programming skills, students then compete against each other to test out their new skills at the end of the course. Students will need email accounts (Gmail preferred) to activate classroom software. Learn how to program the Boe Bots https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcTAQok9GfQ Students will need to bring their lunch. | $550 |
Digital Circuit Technologies | 6th-8th | July 22-26
9AM-2PM | BTHS | This is where electrical engineering, the field of designing and developing new electronic equipment begins. Discover the inner workings of circuits by building electronic devices using resistors, LEDs, Integrated circuits and more. Learn the basics of soldering techniques then move on to more difficult projects. Explore the inner workings of integrated circuit chips by building circuits on computers using logic gates. Completed projects can be brought home after the last day of camp.
Students will need to bring their lunch. | $550 |
Magnetic Levitation and Solar Technology | 6th-8th | July 29 - Aug. 2
9AM-2PM | MAST | Campers in this one week summer course learn about Magnetic Levitation and Solar Technology. Students design, build, test and race a vehicle across a track. Students learn electronic concepts covering direct current obtained through solar cell power and build solar activated devices and competition skills to race their peers. The aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle shape is outlined in the success of transportation while students perform experiments and compete in races using a mag-lev track & their scaled vehicles.. An aerodynamically efficient body shape reduces friction between the air and the vehicle allowing for a scientific and fun filled race. Each student designs and builds a solar powered device and magnetic levitation car to take home. Because we will be using tools, students are required to bring and wear long pants and closed toe shoes while in the technology lab. Safety glasses will be provided. Students also need email accounts (Gmail preferred) to activate classroom software to create their designs. Students will need to bring their lunch. | $550 |
A Dive into Creative Writing | 9th-12th | August 5-9
9AM-12PM | CHS | Come enjoy some creative writing during the fleeting days of summer. This enriching, optional, summer course, driven by student interest, explores narrative writing, poetry, memoir, children's literature, myths and fables, satire, and drama. Students explore both the daily genre and have an opportunity to write shorter pieces or one sustained piece on their own.
| $400 |
