Summer Enrichment
Program
The Cherry Hill Public
School District is offering a variety of summer enrichment opportunities at
High School EAST for students entering 6th grade up to and including current
10th graders. These classes are designed for fun and enriching a
student’s knowledge and skills in a particular area. All classes are taught by
Cherry Hill Public Schools teachers.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ***
CANCELLATION-REFUND POLICY
Classes may be canceled by the district for insufficient enrollment with all fees refunded. If a parent/guardian wishes to cancel by June 23rd, a full refund will be received. Cancellations received after June 23rd will incur a $75 cancellation fee.
Courses Offerings
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Courses Offered both Weeks and Sessions
A Brief
History of Cartoons (C. Gorelick)
Ever
wonder about the history of Disney's Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck or Looney
Toons' Bugs Bunny or Daffy Duck? How about how they relate to the Pink
Panther, Scooby Doo, Animaniacs, Spongebob, and more modern cartoons? In
this class, students will learn about the history and significance of animation
from silent films through modern cartoons while watching and discussing famous
short animated films. They will keep a film journal in which they note
the significance and critiques.
Week 1
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 1 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Week 2
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 2 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Creative
Writing (B.Connolly)
Creative
Writing is designed for budding writers so that they might express themselves
as eloquently and vividly as possible. Over the course of the week, we'll
tackle descriptive writing, poetry, drama and fiction. We'll also work on
vocabulary development, creative writing techniques, and other skills.
Week 1
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 1 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Week 2
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 2 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Fabulous
French Culture, Food and Fun (K.Lester)
Do you
want to learn about French foods, games and crafts?
Come
explore some famous French monuments and learn about French food and games.
Students will learn about French places of interest, cultural celebrations,
play French games and make French crafts.
Every
day we will make and eat several French treats, like crêpes, poutine, chocolate
croissants, French cheeses and more while enjoying French music. No French
knowledge required.
Week 1
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 1 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Week 2
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 2 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Fantasy
Football: Using Math to Win a Championship! (J. Tomaszewski)
Explore
and analyze fantasy football strategies with math in order to gain an edge in
your league! Dive deep into player rankings, mock drafts, and value based
drafting so that you can win your championship. Players from all league types
and sizes are welcome!
Week 1
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 1 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Week 2
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 2 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Introduction
to Acting and Improvisation (C. Messias)
Have fun
while learning basic acting skills and improvisation. This course is
designed to allow the student to develop performance skills, learn about
improvisation and work on monologues and scenes. Students will have the
opportunity to write and perform their own work while experiencing the
excitement and rewards of theatre as they develop social skills, confidence and
the ability to work with others.
Week 1
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 1 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Week 2 AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 2 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Intro to
Film Making & Video Production (S.Ansert)
Whether
you're an aspiring filmmaker, photographer, or YouTube star, learn the
ins-and-outs of video production and make films using professional equipment,
techniques, and software. As students learn the basics of storytelling,
cinematography, audio, lighting, and post-production, they will work in teams
with each student editing their own version of a project using the material
shot by the group. Students will learn from each experience as they share,
reflect and receive constructive feedback.
Week 1
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 1 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Week 2
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 2 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Planting
the Seeds for Positive Growth! (J. Pitt)
Just
like growing plants requires thoughtful gardening, positive growth often
requires "inner gardening." Students will learn what is needed to
develop a positive mindset and how through building our own garden, we can
prevent "weeds," which disrupt growth including: self-criticism,
competing desires, walking someone else's path, and aversion to happiness.
Students will leave with their own plant to serve as a reminder of positive
growth!
Week 1
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 1 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Week 2
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 2 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Storytelling
for Beginners in German (A. Graff)
Do you
like to tell stories? Do you like fairy tales and myths? No German, but
want to learn some German? In this short time, you will learn enough
German to retell very basic versions of a few Grimm's fairy tales, and create a
short one of your own. With other participants, you will storyboard it
and make illustrations, and be able to tell the story in German. -- Note: we
will learn about some German culture and have fun, but we will work towards you
actually speaking some German!
Week 1
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 1 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Week 2
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 2 PM Session: 1-4 PM
The Mind
Matters: Exploring Neuroscience! (K. Pereira)
Embark
on an exhilarating journey into the fascinating world of neuroscience!
Designed for curious minds, this immersive program will blend hands-on
activities, interactive discussions, and engaging experiences to unravel some
of the mysteries of the brain. Dive into topics such as perception, memory,
cognition, and more, while sharpening critical thinking skills and gaining a
newfound appreciation for the most complex organ in the human body!
Week 1
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 1 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Week 2
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 2 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Courses Offered Multiple Sessions
Becoming
a High School Athlete (D. Cesare)
This
course is designed for all who are interested in playing sports in high school.
The course will cover aspects of balancing school life, nutrition, and
training. Students will start each session in the classroom, then it will be
followed by a training session. This will include introductions to agility,
conditioning, and weightlifting. All sports and levels are welcome! Please wear
appropriate athletic wear and athletic shoes.
Week 1
PM Session: 1-4 PM
Week 2
PM Session: 1-4 PM
Crochet
All Day (E. Chen)
Crochet
is all the rage today, but this fiber art has been handed down through
generations for centuries! Come learn the basics of crochet in a low key
atmosphere. In addition to learning the basic stitches, you'll find out how to
find the right yarn for a project and where to find and how to read patterns,
all while gaining some new fiber friends.
Week 1
PM Session: 1-4 PM
Week 2
PM Session: 1-4 PM
Economics
for Everyone! (M. Pierlott)
We use
economic thinking to make decisions from the moment we wake up each day. This
class will provide fun, hands-on learning opportunities to explore economic
concepts that help everyone become better decision-makers as well as provide a
basic understanding of how the economy affects our lives.
Week 1
AM Session: 9-12 PM
Week 2
AM Session: 9-12 PM
Engineering
& Robotics (D. Klehamer)
Students
will have a blast learning the engineering process by implementing potential
and kinetic energy concepts to design wind-powered vehicles and see what it’s
like to be an electrical engineer by building an electric circuit. Students
will be introduced to robotics using Lego Mindstorms NXT and even get the
chance to build a rocket!!! No experience necessary, all ages are welcome!
Week 1 AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 1 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Week 2 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Introduction
to Vex Robotics (J. Dilks)
Students
will build either a claw robot to pick items up or a small four-motor drive Vex
robot that they will race against each other.
Week 2
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 2 PM Session: 1-4 PM
Once I
told a Chemistry Joke...but there was NO Reaction! (A. Falat)
In this
fun and explosive session, we will look at how atoms combine together to form
our everyday compounds. These compounds can be reacted together to form an
explosive reaction, taking only seconds to finish OR can take a while to
finish. Together, we will look at HOW and WHY these reactions take place in an
INTERACTIVE way...you'll get to play safely with most of the chemicals!
Week 1
AM Session: 9-12 PM
Week 2
AM Session: 9-12 PM
Philosophy:
Ethics & the Art of Thinking (M. Pierlott)
Who
determines what behaviors are considered ethical? What makes a well-lived life?
We will take a minds-on approach to solving problems that affect us and our
society. This class is perfect for the curious and open-minded person
wanting to have thoughtful and meaningful conversations about important topics
that affect our community and world.
Week 1
PM Session: 1-4 PM
Week 2
PM Session: 1-4 PM
Speech
and Debate Workshop (H. Vaughn)
Are you
interested in improving your public speaking skills, reducing public speaking
anxiety and sharing your ideas? Come FIND YOUR VOICE this summer with
East's public speaking teacher/speech and debate coach and members of the East
Speech and Debate team! In this four-day session, you will be introduced to
multiple genres of speaking, and end with a showcase of your work.
Week 2
AM Session: 9-12 PM, Week 2 PM Session: 1-4 PM
The Art
of Illustration (A.Giampoala)
Have you
dreamed of making your own book? From children's books to comics and manga,
visual stories are universal. Learn and create your own story!
Week 1
PM Session: 1-4 PM
Week 2
PM Session: 1-4 PM
Single Session Courses
Distance
Running For Beginners (A. Maniscalco)
In this
program, budding student athletes will learn how to create and implement a
distance running schedule. Using the track and the fields at Cherry Hill
High School East, we will go on short distance runs to practice form and
technique, while working on building stamina and speed. Additionally,
student athletes will learn the proper nutrition and general health skills to
get into excellent running shape!
Week 1
AM Session: 9-12 PM
Interactive Storytelling through Dungeons & Dragons (D.Klehamer)
Have you ever read a story and wanted to actually be a part of it? Explore the vast world of D&D in this enrichment course where we will develop and build a character, creatively solve problems, and create the story that you want to tell! D&D, as a role-playing game, provides ample opportunities for critical thinking outside of the box, helps with public speaking, and even performing small, mathematical calculations. There truly is something for everyone, all ages and experience levels are welcome! This is a great way to get a taste for the hobby and meet other folks who could become your future gaming group!
Week 2 AM Session: 9-12 PM
Intro to
artists through making (A.Giampoala)
Learn
about your favorite artists through a variety of media and learn to create as
they did. You'll draw, paint, collage, and so much more! Learn about old and
contemporary art!
Week 1
AM Session: 9-12 PM
Intro to
3D Printing and Design (J. McGrath)
Do you
like being creative, art, and design? In this course students will develop
their engineering-design skills using 3D printers and design software. Over the
course of the week, students will create, modify, and print out original 3D
designs.
Week 1
AM Session: 9-12 PM
The Art
of Zen (A.Giampoala)
Learn
and make tools to help you relax, destress, and have fun! A variety of art
making activities that you will be able to use in and outside of the classroom.
Week 2
AM Session: 9-12 PM
