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May 31 - Aug 5 | Instructors: Ms. Dougherty, Mrs. Jensen and Mr. Walck Grades: K-6th Dates: May 31st- August 5th Regular Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Lower School Cost: $250.00 per week Full Day $150.00 per week Half Day $75.00 Daily Rate (Billed per day used at the end of each week) Supply Fee: $30 (one time fee) | Safe fun begins with Panther Adventures! This summer the Lower School gymnasium will be transformed into a summer oasis with games and activities. Campers will be divided into groups of no more than 9 students with 1 adult staff member and rotate through various fun activities including art projects, science experiments and much more! Please send your student in clothing suitable for indoor and outdoor play, wearing sunscreen and a refillable water bottle. |
Audition Camp July 30 | Teacher: Josh Cain Dates: July 30 Days: Sa Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Upper School Auditorium Grades: 5th - 12th Cost: $10 | The workshop will give students a change to hone their audition skills, just in time for our upcoming production of Matilda. Campers will be working with a choreographer, vocal teacher and the director to dance, sing and act their way to a role at their next audition. Students will gain confidence and understanding in the audition process and learn how to show their best skills off. Each student will leave with a monologue, 16 bars of music and experience learning a short dance combination for their fall auditions. We will focus on auditions for The Independent School production Matilda, however this camp IS open to the public! Lunch will be provided. |
June 20 - July 1 | Teacher: Sra. Jenny Dates: June 20th - July 1st Days: M-F Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM Location: Lower School Grades: 3rd-5th Cost: $130 plus $25 supply fee | Learning to make tortillas is super fun! Making delicious meals where the main ingredients are, you guessed it…TORTILLAS is AWESOME! From breakfast to dinner these recipes will be instant favorites in any home! |
June 20 - July 1 | Teacher: Sra. Jenny Dates: June 20th - July 1st Days: M-F Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Lower School Grades: 1st-4th Cost: $130 | What better way to practice Spanish than by watching some of our favorite movies! Lion King, Encanto, Book of Life, and Viva are the perfect way to keep up with the Spanish vocabulary already learned during the school year! We will do activities & games with each movie’s theme. |
June 27 - July 1 | Teacher: Mrs. Guo Date: June 27th- July 1st Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Location: Lower School Grade: 1st-5th Cost: $130 plus $10 supply fee | Explore the highlights of traditional and modern China. We will embark on a journey to discover ancient achievements, cultural traditions, modern landmarks, and giant panda habitats. |
Teacher: Mrs. Dowty Dates: July 11th - 15th Days: M-F Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Multi-Resource Center Grades: 6th - 7th Cost: $130 plus $60 supply fee | Let's paint! We will make a painting a day, learning from Bob Ross, Van Gough, Alma Thomas, Vasily Kandinsky and Jackson Pollock. Each daily exploration will cover different techniques. (Minimum 3 students - Max 12 students) | |
July 18 - 22 | Teacher: Mrs. Barrett Dates: July 18th- July 22nd Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Location: Lower School Grades: 3rd-5th Cost: $130 plus $10 supply fee | Creative students will select a topic (such as owls, rockets, hearts, or ANYTHING ELSE) and create something new with a different medium each class period. We will document all of our adventures in a digital class album in SmugMug. (Minimum 3 students - Max 12.) |
July 18 - August 5 | Dates: July 18th- August 5th Days: M-F Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Lower School Grades: JK-3rd Cost: $200 | At Tippi Toes Dance camp, dancers will learn technique in ballet, jazz and hip hop while also exploring self-expression and creativity. Dancers will learn choreography to high energy, kid-friendly music, read stories about dance and work on crafts throughout the week. At the end of our week, dancers will put on a mini performance for their parents! Attire: Dancers can wear a combination of a leotard or non-restrictive top and tights, ballet skirt or leggings. Ballet slippers or jazz shoes are preferred but socks are also fine! (Please write your child’s name in the inside of all shoes). |
July 18-22 | Teacher: Ms. Riedy Dates: July 18th- July 22nd Days: M-F Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM Location: Lower School Grades: 4th-5th Cost: $75 | Do you like playing board games and card games? Let’s celebrate with a variety of games including: Blokus, Connect Four, Blink, and so many more exciting games! (Minimum: 3 students. Maximum: 8 students.) |
July 25-29 | Teachers: Mrs. Hendricks Dates: July 25th- July 29th Days: M-F Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Lower School Room 106 Grades: K-1st Cost: $130 plus $10 supply fee | “The Fairy House Series,” by Tracy Kane, will be our guide as we learn the difference between artificial and natural materials. The children will be encouraged to cherish and respect wildlife and their habitats and to create their own fairy houses...anywhere! A bag of natural materials (twigs, smooth rocks, pine cones, etc.) might be fun to collect and bring to class and add to our large building basket. We’ll dress up each and every day from clothing in our fairy house room or the children may wear favorite items from home. At the end of the week, they will bring home their very own fairy garden. |
August 1-5 | Coaches: Mrs. Lob and Ms. Dougherty Dates: August 1st-5th Days: M-F Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Lower School/Upper School Grades: JK-6th Cost: $75 | Come join us for cheer and dance with the Upper School Cheerleaders! This camp kicks off the Pantherette season. Yell Leaders welcome!! Practices for the football season are Mondays from 3:15-4:30PM during the school year. We will cheer the 1st and 2nd quarter of all home Upper School football games during the next year’s season. If you are unable to attend the camp, you can still participate! The cost is $25 for the football season only. New uniforms are an additional $45 if needed. GO PANTHERS! |
August 1 - 5 | Teachers: JK Teachers Dates: Aug 1st- August 5th Days: Monday - Friday Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM Grades: JK Cost: $110 plus $10 supply fee Location: Lower School Classroom | Jumpstart is a great way to introduce your child to the Junior Kindergarten (JK) teachers and their classmates. The student will be exposed to a week in the life of JK and have an opportunity to become familiar with their new space. We will sing songs, read books, play games, create artwork, and much more! Plan on joining us on August 1-5 from 8 to 10 am. If you need your student escorted to and from the ELC, just let us know - we are happy to help! We encourage participation by all students to ensure a positive transition into our Jr. Kindergarten school family. As your child’s JK teachers, we want the first few days of school to run smoothly, and propose that attending Jumpstart for two hours a day over the span of a week will ease the transition. Interactions between students during this week will allow us an opportunity to see connections within the school family. Therefore, it is important for all JK students to be present during Jumpstart. At the conclusion of Jumpstart, the JK teachers will offer classroom placement recommendations to Mrs. Wilson. Teacher assignments will be finalized once Jumpstart has concluded, and then parents will be notified. If you have any questions regarding Jumpstart, please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Hendricks at sky.hendricks@theindependentschool.com, Mrs. Marklevits at debie.marklevits@theindependentschool.com or Mrs. Billingham at maya.billingham@theindependentschool.com. We look forward to seeing your child on August 1st! |
August 1 - 5 | Teacher: Kindergarten Teachers Dates: August 1st- August 5th Days: Monday - Friday Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM Grades: K Cost: $110 plus $10 supply fee Location: Lower School Classroom | You’ve finished Junior Kindergarten but are you ready to start Kindergarten? Join us for hands-on learning activities that include writing, science and reading. |
August 1 - 5 | Teacher: 1st Grade Teachers Dates: August 1st- August 5th Days: Monday - Friday Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM Grades: 1st Cost: $110 plus $10 supply fee Location: Lower School Classroom | During this week we will have hands-on learning activities, brain builders and activities that incorporate math, reading and science. |
August 1 - 5 | Teacher: 2nd Grade Teachers Dates: August 1st- August 5th Days: Monday - Friday Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM Grades: 2nd Cost: $110 plus $10 supply fee Location: Lower School Classroom | We will focus on math, reading, phonics and science. We will also have guided silent reading. |
August 1 - 5 | Teacher: 3rd Grade Teachers Dates: August 1st- August 5th Days: Monday - Friday Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM Grades: 3rd Cost: $110 plus $10 supply fee Location: Lower School Classroom | From math to reading we will prepare for the first day of class! Be ready for multiplication, novel studies, narrative writing, cursive and a whole bunch of fun. |
August 1 - 5 | Teacher: 4th Grade Teachers Dates: August 1st- August 5th Days: Monday - Friday Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM Grades: 4th Cost: $110 plus $10 supply fee Location: Lower School Classroom | Get excited to meet the fourth-grade teachers and experience a taste of fourth grade with hands-on science explorations, mathematics challenges, and creative language arts activities. |
August 1 - 5 | Teacher: 5th Grade Teachers Dates: August 1st- August 5th Days: Monday - Friday Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM Grades: 5th Cost: $110 plus $10 supply fee Location: Middle School Room 300 | Calling all incoming 5th graders! We are ready to review with some of the most important skills you need to have mastered in order to be ready for 5th grade. There will be games, technology and videos. Come review your skills and have fun! |
July 18 -22 | Teacher: Mrs. Barrett Dates: July 18th- July 22nd Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Location: Lower School Grades: 6th-8th Cost: $125 and $10.00 supply fee | Creative students will select a topic (such as owls, rockets, hearts, or ANYTHING ELSE) and create something new with a different medium each class period. We will document all of our adventures in a digital class album in SmugMug. (Minimum 3 students - Max 12.) |
Teacher: Mr. Clements Dates: By appointment Grades: 6th-12th Cost: $200 Location: Middle School Band Room | Taking lessons over the summer is a great way to stay in shape on your instrument. Private music lessons offer a constructive, one-on-one approach to refining technique and tone for any player. Times arranged to fit student’s schedule. Requirements: band instrument in working order, music selected by the instructor. | |
Coach: EJ Garnes Dates: June 11th - 15th Days: M-F Time: 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm Location: Upper School Gym Grades: 5th - 12th Cost: $45 | ||
Coach: Rashad Daniels (certified strength and conditioning specialist) Dates: June 2nd - August 2nd Days: M, T, Th Time: 4 - 5:30 pm Location: Upper School Weight Room and Field Grades: 9th - 12th Cost: $250 | The goal of our summer strength and conditioning program is to improve athletic performance, decrease the likelihood of injuries, and increase mental and physical preparedness. Athletes will be broken into groups based upon their age, training experience and abilities. With a developmentally appropriate, individualized program, the athletes will utilize, with appropriate instruction, barbell lifts, Olympic lifts, bodyweight movements, and various functional strength and conditioning methods. *Must have physical completed after May 1 and on file. | |
Middle School Strength and Conditioning (Non-TIS Students) June 2 - August 1 | Coach: Rashad Daniels (certified strength and conditioning specialist) Dates: June 2nd - August 1st Days: M, Th Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Location: Upper School Weight Room and Field Grades: 6th - 8th Cost: $150 | The goal of our summer strength and conditioning program is to improve athletic performance, decrease the likelihood of injuries, and increase mental and physical preparedness. Athletes will be broken into groups based upon their age, training experience and abilities. With a developmentally appropriate, individualized program, the athletes will utilize, with appropriate instruction, barbell lifts, Olympic lifts, bodyweight movements, and various functional strength and conditioning methods. *Must have physical completed after May 1 and on file. |
Coach: Rashad Daniels (certified strength and conditioning specialist) Dates: June 1st - Aug. 3rd Days: M-Th Time: 6 - 8 am Location: Upper School Weight Room and Field Grades: 9th - 12th Cost: $225 | The goal of our summer strength and conditioning program is to improve athletic performance, decrease the likelihood of injuries, and increase mental and physical preparedness. Providing a safe, positive, yet challenging training environment, we will continue to build the culture of Independent Athletics. Athletes will be broken into groups based upon their age, training experience and abilities. With a developmentally appropriate, individualized program, the athletes will utilize, with appropriate instruction, barbell lifts, Olympic lifts, bodyweight movements, and various functional strength and conditioning methods. *Must have physical completed after May 1 and on file. | |
June 2 - August 2 | Coach: Rashad Daniels (certified strength and conditioning specialist) Dates: June 2nd - Aug. 2nd Days: M, T, Th Time: 8 - 9:30 am Location: Upper School Weight Room and Field Grades: 9th - 12th Cost: $150 | The goal of our summer strength and conditioning program is to improve athletic performance, decrease the likelihood of injuries, and increase mental and physical preparedness. Providing a safe, positive, yet challenging training environment, we will continue to build the culture of Independent Athletics. Athletes will be broken into groups based upon their age, training experience and abilities. With a developmentally appropriate, individualized program, the athletes will utilize, with appropriate instruction, barbell lifts, Olympic lifts, bodyweight movements, and various functional strength and conditioning methods. *Must have physical completed after May 1 and on file. |
Coach: Rashad Daniels (certified strength and conditioning specialist) Dates: June 1st - Aug. 3rd Days: M-Th Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am Location: Upper School Weight Room and Field Grades: 9th Cost: $125 | The goal of our summer strength and conditioning program is to improve athletic performance, decrease the likelihood of injuries, and increase mental and physical preparedness. Providing a safe, positive, yet challenging training environment, we will continue to build the culture of Independent Athletics. Athletes will be broken into groups based upon their age, training experience and abilities. With a developmentally appropriate, individualized program, the athletes will utilize, with appropriate instruction, barbell lifts, Olympic lifts, bodyweight movements, and various functional strength and conditioning methods. *Must have physical completed after May 1 and on file. | |
Coach: Rashad Daniels (certified strength and conditioning specialist) Dates: June 2nd - Aug. 1st Days: M, T, Th Time: 11 am - 12 pm Location: Upper School Weight Room and Field Grades: 6th - 8th Cost: $100 | The goal of our summer strength and conditioning program is to improve athletic performance, decrease the likelihood of injuries, and increase mental and physical preparedness. Providing a safe, positive, yet challenging training environment, we will continue to build the culture of Independent Athletics. Athletes will be broken into groups based upon their age, training experience and abilities. With a developmentally appropriate, individualized program, the athletes will utilize, with appropriate instruction, barbell lifts, Olympic lifts, bodyweight movements, and various functional strength and conditioning methods. *Must have physical completed after May 1 and on file. | |
Coach: Rashad Davis (certified strength and conditioning specialist) Dates: June 2nd - Aug. 2nd Days: M, T, Th Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm Location: Upper School Weight Room and Field Grades: 10th - 12th Cost: $150 | The goal of our summer strength and conditioning program is to improve athletic performance, decrease the likelihood of injuries, and increase mental and physical preparedness. Providing a safe, positive, yet challenging training environment, we will continue to build the culture of Independent Athletics. Athletes will be broken into groups based upon their age, training experience and abilities. With a developmentally appropriate, individualized program, the athletes will utilize, with appropriate instruction, barbell lifts, Olympic lifts, bodyweight movements, and various functional strength and conditioning methods. *Must have physical completed after May 1 and on file. | |
Middle School Basketball Camp (Boys) June 13 - 17 | Coaches: Korleone Young, Tyler Keim Dates: June 13th - 17th Days: M-F Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: Upper School Gym Grades: 6th - 8th Cost: $50 | |
Upper School Basketball Camp (Boys) June 6 - 10 | Coaches: Tyler Keim Dates: June 6th - 10th Days: M-F Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Upper School Gym Grades: 9th - 12th Cost: $50 | |
Coach: Sedrick Ellis Dates: June 22 Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: TIS Football Field Grades: 1st - 5th Cost: $25 | Learn fundamental football skills from Super Bowl Champion, Sedrick Ellis, in a positive and energetic environment. Price includes a t-shirt, snacks and hamburger & hot dogs after the session. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR. | |
Coach: Sedrick Ellis Dates: June 23 Time: 10:30 am - 4:00 pm Location: TIS Football Field Grades: 6th - 12th Cost: $25 | Learn fundamental football skills from Super Bowl Champion, Sedrick Ellis, in a positive and energetic environment. Price includes a t-shirt, snacks and hamburger & hot dogs after the session. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR. | |
Coaches: Maren Kingery Dates: June 27th - July 1st Days: M-F Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Upper School Gym Grades: 5th - 12th Cost: $50 | ||
Coaches: Maren Kingery Dates: July 11th - 15th Days: M-F Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am Location: Upper School Gym Grades: JK - 4th Cost: $50 | ||
Lower School Softball Camp June 13-14 | Coach: Laurie Derrico Dates: June 13th - 14th Days: M, T Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Location: Softball Field Grades: 1st - 4th Cost: $30 | |
Middle School Softball Camp June 13-14 | Coach: Laurie Derrico Dates: June 13th - 14th Days: M, T Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Location: Softball Field Grades: 5th - 8th Cost: $30 | |
Upper School Softball Camp June 13-14 | Coach: Laurie Derrico Dates: June 13th - 14th Days: M, T Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location: Softball Field Grades: 9th - 12th Cost: $30 | |
June 6 - 17 | Teacher: Sra. Jenny Dates: June 6th - June 17th Days: M-F Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Lower School Grades: 2nd-5th Cost: $130 plus $20 supply fee | What kid doesn’t love snacks? We will explore snacks enjoyed by children in Mexico. We will make comparisons to U.S. snacks while discussing ingredients, their origins and the effect of our senses on how we enjoy foods. |
June 6 - 17 | Teacher: Sra. Jenny Dates: June 6th- June 17th Days: M-F Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM Location: Lower School Grades: 1st-4th Cost: $130 | Zumba for Kids is a great way to incorporate physical fitness into your child’s life. In the summer when temperatures don’t always allow outside play Zumba is an amazing alternative. We will have a rockin dance party with these high energy, kid-friendly routines. |
June 6 - 10 | Teacher: Mrs. Harter Dates: June 6th- June 10th Days: M-F Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Location: Lower School Grades: 1st-5th Cost: $130 plus $25 supply fee | We will have so much fun decorating cupcakes! Some of our fun cupcakes will be unicorns, rainbow fish, mini monsters, mermaids and much more! We will learn how to use fondant and decorating bags. Then everyone will get to eat their masterpieces! |
June 6 - 10 | Teacher: Mrs. Guo Dates: June 6th- June 10th Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Location: LS Mandarin classroom Grade: 1st-5th Cost: $130 plus $10 supply fee | Join us to immerse yourself in the creation of traditional Chinese artworks and explore the culture behind them, including Chinese calligraphy, Chinese character paper cutting, Chinese painting, and more. |
Teacher: Mr. Stevens Dates: June 6th- June 16th Days: M-TH Time: 9:00 am-11:00am Location: Lower School Grades: 2nd-5th Cost: $130 plus 2 empty two liter soda bottles | YES! This is rocket science. We will research, design and build three different rockets. We will be launching each version. The final is a competition for design, altitude and distance. | |
Teachers: Mr. Cain and Mr. Rivers Dates: June 6th - June 17th Days: M-F Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM Location: Upper School Auditorium Grades: 1st-8th Cost: $250 | Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto the stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Students will rehearse and perform this musical for family and friends at the end of the camp. Students will learn to sing, dance and act in front of an audience, while having fun transforming into the iconic characters from the movie. It is sure to be two weeks of fun as they escape into the wild world of musical theatre. | |
Teacher: Julie Couch and Darren Couch Dates: June 13th - 17th Days: M-F Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Lower School Grades: 3rd-5th Cost: $300 plus $50 supply fee | Get an introduction to all things STEM that Independent has to offer:
Students will take home a project every day. This will be a great opportunity to learn skills students can apply through projects in their academic courses in coming years. | |
June 13 - 17 | Teacher: Mrs. Harter Dates: June 13th- June 17th Days: M-F Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Location: Lower School Grades: 1st-5th Cost: $130 plus $25 supply fee | Do you want to learn to make candy? Do you love chocolate? This is the class for you! You will get to invent your own candy bar, make hot cocoa slime, rock candy, and S’mores. You will also get to “dissolve gummy bears” and play Giant Candy Land! This will be a Sweet Week! |
Teachers: Mrs. Sanborn Dates: June 6th - June 10th Days: M-F Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Location: Lower School Grades: 1st-5th Cost: $130 plus $20 supply fee | Is your child crazy about dogs? This fun filled week learning about nutrition and how to care for our best “fur”ends. We will make dog toys, crafts and treats…everything your fur baby needs…puppy love! | |
June 13 - 17 | Teachers: Mrs. Barrett and Ms. Barrett Date: June 13th-June 17th Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Lower School Grades: 5th-8th Cost: $130 plus $15.00 supply fee | Learn what house you would be sorted into and delve into Hogwarts. We will look at the novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and watch the movie. We will also create Hogwarts crafts, have tea, and learn more about Potter chemistry. (Minimum 4 students - Max 16.) |
June 20 - 24 | Teacher: Mrs. Barrett and Ms. Barrett Dates: June 20th - June 24th Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Location: Lower School Grades: 6th-8th Cost: $125 | Once upon a time, many cultures had similar stories with morals. Students will have the opportunity to read original fairy tales from other countries and compare and contrast them learning about the reasons and morals that guided them. We will end with comparing them to Disney’s classic version and discuss why they were changed. (Minimum 4 students - Max 16.) |
June 20 - 24 | Teacher: Mrs. Harter Dates: June 20th- June 24th Days: M-F Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Location: Lower School Grades: 1st-5th Cost: $130 | Our Daring Detectives will learn how to find evidence, uncover clues and follow their hunches during this mystery-filled week. Through hands-on projects like deciphering codes, invisible ink, scavenger hunts, and “interrogating” the witnesses, your super sleuth will use their smarts to solve some silly crimes! |
June 20 - 24 | Teacher: Mrs. Barrett Dates: June 20th - June 24th Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Location: Lower School Grades: 3rd-5th Cost: $130 | Welcome, adventurers! Travel through history and adventure while reading the book series 39 Clues. The head matriarch of the family has passed away, and family members must travel the world to find the 39 clues to inherit the family fortune. We will read the first two novels and learn about the history and cultures of places we “visit.” (Minimum 3 students - Max 12.) |