JULY 6 - Aug 6
Mon-THURS
or
9:00-1:30PM
Limited Availability
4 students max
July 6 - 9
July 13 - 16
July 20 - 23
July 27-30
Aug 3-6
Schedule THemed by week
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9:00-9:45am Reading
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9:45-10:30am Writing
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10:30-11:00am Garden Lab
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11:00-11:45am Lunch
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11:45-12:30pm Math Mastery
- 12:30-1:30pm Project Lab
Core Content
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Project Based Learning
Week 1
Ancient Origins & The Narrative
Core Content
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Reading: Mythology & Folklore. Explore how early civilizations used classical myths to explain the natural world.
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Writing: The Art of the Interview. Students learn to ask "big questions" and draft biographical profiles of their peers.
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Math: The Number System. Mastering integers, absolute value, and coordinate plane reflections.
Projects
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Reading & Writing: Mythology, Folklore, and The Peer Interview
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Math Mastery: Integers & The Coordinate Plane
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Project Choice A: The Mythic Map (Strategic Design)
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Project Choice B: The Artifact Forge (Hands-on Clay)
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Writing Special: The "Mythic" Cereal Box & Museum Diorama
Week 2
The Spirit of Inquiry
Core Content
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Reading: Scientific Curiosity. From Galileo’s telescope to the botanical secrets of The Secret Garden.
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Writing: Descriptive Lab Reports. Technical, sensory-rich writing documenting observations from the Garden Lab.
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Math: Ratios & Proportions. Calculating unit rates and the constant of proportionality ($y = kx$) to scale garden dimensions.
Projects
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Reading & Writing: Scientific Curiosity & Sensory Lab Reports
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Math Mastery: Ratios, Proportions & Scaling
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Project Choice A: The Botanical Blueprint (Technical Drawing)
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Project Choice B: The Galileo Lens (Functional Build)
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Writing Special: The Inventor's Journal & "Garden-in-a-Box"
Week 3
The Great Conflicts
Core Content
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Reading: History & Shifting Borders. A deep dive into 20th-century World Wars through primary source letters and maps.
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Writing: Perspectives on the Past. Historical narrative writing; drafting first-person "letters from the past" based on the week's readings.
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Math: The Percent Workspace. Solving real-world problems involving tax, tips, and percent increase/decrease.
Projects
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Reading & Writing: Shifting Borders & Historical Narratives
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Math Mastery: The Percent Workspace (Tax, Tips & Trends)
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Project Choice A: The Strategic Cipher (Logic & Codes)
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Project Choice B: The Aged Map & Trench Diorama (Tactile Arts)
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Writing Special: The Time Capsule Report & "Letters from the Past"
Week 4
Heroes of Change &
The Future
Core Content
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Reading: The Power of the Word. Examining global human rights movements and how the written word inspires change.
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Writing: The Power of Persuasion. The Editorial Workshop. Students craft a compelling "Call to Action" essay on a global issue.
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Math: Algebraic Thinking. Simplifying expressions and solving two-step equations to "bridge the gap" to 7th grade.
Rigorous academics + In hands-on experiential learning!
Projects
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Reading & Writing: Global Movements & Persuasive Editorials
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Math Mastery: Algebraic Thinking & Two-Step Equations
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Project Choice A: The Digital Awareness Campaign (Graphic Design)
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Project Choice B: The Statement Tote & Protest Zine (Street Art)
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Writing Special: The "Change-Maker" Cereal Box & Manifesto
Week 5
Innovation &
The Capstone Project
Core Content
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Reading: The Future of Ideas. Analyzing modern blueprints for change—from sustainable architecture to tech innovations. Students study how "problems" become "products."
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Writing: The Pitch & Presentation. Students synthesize their summer research into a formal "Pitch." This workshop focuses on persuasive speaking, professional slide design, and executive function.
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Math: Data, Probability & Prep. Transitioning to 7th-grade standards by analyzing "Lab" data. Students will use measures of center (mean/median) and basic probability to support their final project claims.
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Project Lab: The Final Build. Students finalize their "Masterpiece"—a physical or digital solution to a real-world problem.
Projects
Reading & Writing: Modern Blueprints & The Professional Pitch
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Math Mastery: Data Analysis & Probability
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Project Choice A: The UX/UI Technical Prototype (Product Design)
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Project Choice B: The "Masterpiece" Maker-Build (Engineering)
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Writing Special: The Blueprint Portfolio & Final Capstone Display
Camp Details
Mon-Thurs
Daily 9 AM - 1:30PM (4.5 Hours)
Lunch 45 min
Water and snacks provided daily
Schedule Themed By Week
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9:00-9:45am Reading
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9:45-10:30am Writing
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10:30-11:00am Garden Lab
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11:00-11:45am Lunch
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11:45-12:30pm Math Mastery
- 12:30-1:30pm Project Lab
Rates
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4-Day (Mon–Thurs): $450 per week
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Full 5-Week Program (Discounted)
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5 Week Program: $1995 (Saves $255)
Optional Add On: $95 (9-1:30PM)
Fun & Focus Fridays:
Academic Check-ins: Optional weekly quizzes for each core content area (Math, Reading, and Writing) to track progress and celebrate "Expert" status.
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Extended Lab Time: Extra sessions in the Garden Lab and Project Lab to deep-dive into the week's "Masterpiece" build.
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Culminating Presentations: A relaxed space for students to share their weekly findings.
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Additional Details
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Materials Fee: There is a $10 materials fee per week to cover curriculum materials, Project Lab and Garden Lab supplies.