April 8, 2008
Dear Parents, Guardians and High School Students,
The West De Pere School District is proud to offer a variety of courses for our students. Our goal is to meet the needs and interests of students in our district. All classes will be held at Hemlock Creek Elementary, Westwood Elementary, West De Pere Middle School, West De Pere High School, Phantom Knights Charter School and Comedy City.
We will again be offering tutoring and Fast ForWord for elementary students this summer. During the month of June tutoring will be offered at both Westwood and Hemlock Creek Schools during the morning sessions from 8:00-noon. Tutoring will also be available from 12:30-2:30 at the Phantom Knights Charter School during the month of June. (All afternoon tutoring all summer long will be held at the Phantom Knights Charter School, 300 S. 6th Street.) Tutoring from July 7-August 15 will be offered at the Phantom Knight Charter School. Sessions will be 8-10 a.m., 10-noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. We will also schedule a Fast ForWord session during the tutoring time if your student (grades 2-5) would benefit from that experience. If your child is in attendance at the Community Center Day Camp and you wish for them to be in tutoring during the summer we can facilitate that process by providing assistance from the Community Center to the Phantom Knight Charter School and then back to the summer day camp program.
When planning courses we look at the success of previous offerings and recommended new courses. Registrations determine if a class will be held, so it is important that we receive registrations by May 2, 2008. Fee money is used to pay for materials used in the class and must be included with the registration form.
High School credit courses are also offered. We need to know how many students plan to take classes for credit during the summer months as soon as possible so that staff can be hired and materials ordered. We ask that you let the high school guidance department know if you are in need of credit courses this summer. If you find out that you do need summer school credit classes after May 2, 2008, please notify the guidance office as soon as possible. Credit courses that do not reach an enrollment of 10 or more probably will not be offered. Please return high school course registrations and fees to the high school guidance office.
The information in this booklet will allow you to register your child for Summer School 2008. Please read the General Information page carefully and keep this booklet handy as a reference for summer school information.
Thank you for considering the West De Pere Summer School Program. If you have questions, please call Westwood School at 337-1087 ext. 1323.
Thank you!
Mrs. Jo Boss, Administrator
West De Pere School District
SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATIONS DUE MAY 2, 2008
Extra registration forms are available in your school office. Photo copies will also be accepted.
Registration forms are to be turned in to the following locations –
-Westwood or Hemlock Creek Offices for Elementary Students.
-Middle School Office for West De Pere Middle School Students.
-Westwood Office for all other Middle School Students.
-Guidance Office (high school) for West De Pere High School Students.
The 3 week sessions will begin on Monday, June 16th and run through July 3rd.
The 6 week credit sessions will begin on Monday, June 16th and run through July 25th.
(no classes July 4th)
2008 SUMMER SCHOOL GENERAL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION
Summer classes are offered for West De Pere District residents only. Elementary and Middle School students return their completed registration forms and fees to either the Westwood, Hemlock Creek or Middle School offices by May 2, 2008. High School students should turn their registrations and fees into the high school guidance office. The grade listed for the class is the grade the student will be in during the 2008-09 school year (Grades K-8) (Exception: Fallen Timbers sessions are for the grade the student completed the 2007-2008 year.) If your child’s class is cancelled and/or if we have to use your child’s 2nd choice, you will be notified otherwise you may assume that your child’s class(es) will be in session. NO CONFIRMATIONS WILL BE SENT.
LOCATIONS
K-12 classes will be held at the following locations - Hemlock Creek Elementary, Westwood Elementary, West De Pere Middle School, West De Pere High School, Phantom Knights Charter School, Comedy City. If one of your child’s classes is at Westwood and the other class at the Middle School, a crossing guard will be on duty to help your child safely cross Westwood Street. If attending the Fine Arts Institute we ask that you stay for two classes.
DATES
3 week session: Monday, June 16 through Thursday July 3 for all elementary and non-credit classes.
6 week session: Monday, June 16 through Friday, July 25 for high school credit classes. No classes July 4th.
Some exceptions to these dates are noted on the page where you will also find class titles, grades, fees, times, and locations.
FEES
Fees are used for materials and items for planned projects. Fees must be turned in along with the registration form. Fees will only be refunded if the class has to be cancelled. If the fee is not turned in, your registration form will be returned to you.
SUPPLIES
Students should bring general school supplies with them on the first day of summer school. This would include pencils, crayons, glue, scissors, markers, a folder, etc.
SNACKS
All students are given a snack break. Students may bring a snack from home. Kindergarten classes will use their “Eating the Alphabet” class time for snack and will not need to bring a snack from home.
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is expected. Absentees should be called in. Phone numbers: Westwood 337-1087, Hemlock Creek 425-1900, West De Pere Middle School 337-1099, West De Pere High School 338-5200, Phantom Knights Charter 425-1915. If your child is absent a written note from the parent or guardian should be given to the teacher when the child returns to class. PLEASE DO NOT ENROLL YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN IF YOU ARE PLANNING TRIPS, VACATIONS, CAMPS, ETC. DURING THE WEEKS OF SUMMER SCHOOL. Students who are absent for 3 consecutive days will be contacted about continued enrollment.
EXPECTATIONS
Summer school provides a positive learning experience. Disruptive students may be suspended or dropped from the program. Casual dress appropriate for school is acceptable. Bikes are to be parked in the bike rack and locked. No skateboards, rollerblades or roller shoes are allowed.
TRANSPORTATION
Bussing is not provided. Students must provide their own transportation.
ALL HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT COURSES WILL BEGIN ON MONDAY, JUNE 16TH.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
(GRADES, FEES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS OF THESE CLASSES LISTED ON PREVIOUS PAGES)
ALGEBRA, SUPPLEMENTAL
This course is designed to give students the extra help necessary to make them successful in their upcoming math classes and have students achieve all of the goals of our regular Integrated Algebra course. Students will work as an independent study class with the same text used for Integrated Algebra. Students will receive as much or as little assistance as they need. Students will be given a list of work to do. They will work at their own pace on assignments, quizzes, and tests for all the units covered in the term they did not pass. Students have to make sure they are prepared before they take quizzes and tests since they only get one chance on quizzes and tests. Students must get at least a C average on quizzes and tests to pass this class. When they have completed all the necessary units at a C average or better they are finished and receive credit on their transcript for the term they failed. At that time, they no longer have to attend this class. They are now ready to proceed on in the High School math sequence where they left off.
ART, ELEMENTARY GRADES 1-2
This class will include drawing, printing, paper mache, origami and collage.
ART, ELEMENTARY GRADES 3-5
Students in this class will do pen and ink drawings. They will also experience the areas of paper mache, origami and collages.
BABYSITTER TRAINING – (Students must be age 11-15)
This course will prepare young people for the many responsibilities associated with caring for infants and children. Training includes a range of injury prevention and safety skills as well as skills for decision-making, basic childcare, leadership and professionalism. It also provides knowledge and skills practice in first aid and rescue breathing. Infant/child CPR will also be taught.
BAND CAMP, SUMMER BAND MARCHING SKILLS
This is required for all high school band members. This is the single most important part of our preparation for the fall marching season. The band will learn most of the music and drills for the fall marching show at this camp. Students will be involved in music and marching sectionals throughout the day and evening. A team of professional music staff will work with individual instrument groups.
BAND, 5TH GRADE LESSONS
Students going into 5th grade will make up this group. Students will receive a schedule prior to the end of the school year detailing the times and the program expectations. Lessons will begin in July. Lessons will be in small groups Monday through Thursday. Lessons will be held in the Vocal Music Room #207 at the Middle School. Mr. Petersen will distribute the schedules.
BAND, 6-7-8 GRADE LESSONS
Students going into 6, 7, and 8th grade will make up this group. Students will receive a schedule from Mr. Smith before the end of the school year detailing the times and program expectations. Lessons begin on Monday, Aug. 4 and continue to Aug. 22. They will be held in the instrumental music room #206.
BASEBALL, BEGINNING
Students will be taught the key concepts of baseball: pitching, catching, hitting, base running, throwing and fielding. Students will practice these skills through drills and simulated games. In case of rain classes will be held in the Middle School gym.
BASEBALL
Students will further develop their baseball skills in the areas of pitching, catching, hitting, base running, throwing and fielding. This development will be done through drills and simulated games. In case of rain classes will be held in the Middle School gym.
BOWLING PARTY
This class will incorporate art, math and bowling. Students will plan a bowling party. They will decorate bowling pins, shoes, make their own invitations and scorecards, create trophies, centerpieces, and team t-shirts. Students will use math skills to keep track of their bowling score without using electronic scoring. We will take a tour of the bowling alley and will be able to bowl two other times, one for the party and one cosmic bowling as a class.
CERAMICS
The students in this class will have the opportunity to learn the basics of ceramic preparation and completion. Various projects will be undertaken.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
This class will have students doing community help projects in an effort to learn about how they can make a difference in their local community by pitching in. The concept of Random Acts of Kindness will be introduced. An introduction to service organization leadership and an opportunity to work at a local food pantry or nursing home will be included as part of this class.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
This course teaches a variety of computer applications (Web design, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as real-life applications for students to use in their lives.
COOKING FOR KIDS
This class for boys and girls will teach basic cooking and kitchen skills. It will also stress the nutritional aspects of the basic food groups. Due to facilities, enrollment is limited.
CRAFTS
Join the fun of learning how to create a variety of craft projects. Students will learn how to make plastic canvas coasters and flags, beaded key chains, clay creations, butterfly gift bags, picture frames, plus many seasonal projects. A wide variety of materials will be used to create the many activities.
CRAZY LEGS
We will learn the fundamental basics of running – technique, nutrition, health benefits, gear, etc. We will run every day and build up our distance throughout the three-week course.
CSI – DE PERE
Who-dun-it? A crime has occurred! Can you solve it? In this course you will be introduced to the field of forensic science. Come learn the investigative science skills needed to solve a crime and apply them as your team attempts to solve the mystery to a “crime scene.”
DANCE TECHNIQUES AND AEROBICS 2-4 and 5-8
Participants will meet in the Multi-Purpose Room at Westwood School to do aerobics, learn dance techniques, practice dance moves, and create dance formations. Mini-sessions will also take place where students will learn about nutrition, team work, attitude, choreography, cheerleading, etc. At the end of the three week session there will be a demonstration “show” for parents and friends combining both dance sections.
DIGITALES –MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLING
Do you like to work with computers? Do you like to make movies and tell stories? Then sign up for this class. We will use West De Pere’s Windows Movie Maker software as well as the students own written work to create movies. Students will create a story and then have the ability to turn it into a movie of their own direction using personal photos, home videos, and voiceovers to create a piece that can be shared with family and friends.
DINOSAURS
Students will learn about the world of dinosaurs through activities, literature and videos.
DRIVERS EDUCATION
Drivers Education will be offered through the summer program. Personnel from West De Pere High School will contact you.
DR. SEUSS 101
This class is designed for the child in pre-reading and beginning reading stages. An important step in reading development is phonemic awareness. Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear the individual sound units in our spoken language. Dr. Seuss’s play on words and rich texts allows children to manipulate the sounds of our language. The class will use Dr. Seuss as well as other colorful stories and hands-on activities to develop these skills. This class is designed for students going into Grade 1 and for struggling readers at the Grade 2 level.
DR. SEUSS AND BEYOND
This class is designed for readers who are having difficulty with word attack skills. Students will be taught specific phonics strategies using the fun-filled language of Dr. Seuss, as well as other authors. Direct instruction of phonics as well as hands-on activities to aid memory and recall will send your child down the path of more efficient reading decoding. This class is geared toward students going into 2nd and 3rd grade and can be used as a review for the 4th grade student with reading decoding difficulties.
ENGLISH
This is a 6 week class earning ½ credit. Instruction will be based on state standards and benchmarks. Materials will be chosen to fulfill these standards and benchmarks at the discretion of the instructor. This class may be taken to make up one semester of English.
FALLEN TIMBERS – KINDERGARTEN SESSION
Participants in the kindergarten session will be using their senses to explore the living and non-living components of nature. Activities will center on a fun, hands-on, learn-while-doing curriculum, involving animals, plants and water life. This session is recommended for children who have recently completed kindergarten.
FALLEN TIMBERS – FIRST AND SECOND GRADE SESSION
“Wisconsin Wildlife Week”
The first and second grade students will focus on Wisconsin wildlife, including an in-depth look at their habits and habitats. Participants will explore the wetlands of Fallen Timbers, learn to collect data, perform experiments, and record findings in journals. Both land and water animals will be investigated. This session is recommended for children who have recently completed first and/or second grade.
FALLEN TIMBERS – THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE SESSION
“Exploring the Out-of-Doors”
The third and fourth grade “explorers” will learn to work with Wisconsin’s wonderful resources, including water, soil, and forests that are so precious to us! Students will participate in a special Friday outdoor skills day, emphasizing fishing, compassing and canoeing skills. This session is recommended for children who have recently completed third and/or fourth grade.
FAST FORWORD
(See information regarding Fast ForWord in letter to Parents, Guardians and High School Students)
FUN WITH COMPUTERS
Have fun exploring computers and their many uses. In this class we will have fun using our creative writing skills and learn word processing at the same time. We will use our artistic talents to create pictures and explore fun sites for children on the Internet.
GAMES GALORE
Students will be introduced to a variety of games. These games will include card games, board games and cooperative games. Students will learn to use strategy along with math and social skills.
GETTING READY FOR KINDERGARTEN
Registered kindergarten students received a separate mailing and enrollment form for this class. If you did not receive one please call Westwood or Hemlock Schools for the enrollment form for this class. Students in this class must be 5 years of age by September 1, 2008. This course will be designed for children starting kindergarten in the fall. Skills necessary for success will be developed or strengthened.
GETTING READY FOR FIRST GRADE
Students entering first grade will be more prepared to start first grade by taking this class. We will expand on what was learned in kindergarten and provide students with more experiences. A brief introduction to some of the skills the students will learn at the start of first grade will be provided. Cooperative learning and hands on activities will make their learning fun.
GETTING READY FOR SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH, FIFTH OR SIXTH GRADES
Readiness skills and support will be given for students entering these grades.
GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB
Students will read a variety of books from the often over-looked category of graphic novels. The graphic novels will be appropriate for the middle school level. Following the readings will be discussion, feedback, and activities. Activities will be chosen by the students and may include poster design, book reviews, web pages, community service projects and/or graphic novels of their own.
HANDS ON SCIENCE
Students will use their senses to learn about and experience the world around them. Experiments will include dancing raisins, making milk kaleidoscopes, erupting volcanoes and many more. The students will eventually become science detectives as they look for clues in solving a science mystery.
HOGWARTS
What would Harry Potter do in the summer? If you like Harry Potter join this class and find out.
JEWELRY MAKING – FIBER AND BEADS
Students will create jewelry using different materials such as hemp and beading.
KNITTING
Students in this class will be taught the craft of knitting which has once again become very popular. Basic stitches will be taught and practiced. Simple projects might include scarves, purses, hats, slippers, and toys. Extra yarn may need to be purchased for special projects. Bring in any knitting needles and yarn from around the house.
LUKE STEMPA FINE ARTS INSTITUTE (see last page in this booklet for information)
June 16-July 3 to be held at West De Pere Middle School
July 7-25 to be held at Comedy City – Main Street, De Pere
MUSICAL – ELEMENTARY – Grades 1-2
This “Mac ‘n’ Cheese Musical is an opportunity for students who are interested in music and drama to perform in a musical revue. The program has both speaking parts and music singing solos. This 30 minute revue explores the value of Friendship for Classroom and Community.
MUSICAL – INTERMEDIATE – Grades 3-5
This musical – “Freedom: A Celebration of Life, Liberty, & The Pursuit of Happiness” is an opportunity for students who are interested in music and drama to perform in a musical revue. This program has both speaking parts and music singing solos. This 30 minute musical revue underlines the unique freedoms we have and how to appreciate them.
MUSICAL – HIGH SCHOOL
Plans are underway for a summer high school musical. Students in high school will have the opportunity to work to make this production a success. Dates: June 16-July 18. Time: 8:00 a.m. until noon.
PACKER MANIA
Students will celebrate the Packer victory through arts, crafts, and games. They will become familiar with the history of the Green Bay Packers. A field trip to the Packer Hall of Fame will be a part of this session.
PARTY TIME FOODS
This class will have a party theme and create and plan at least three different parties around a theme or holiday. The students will create invitations and decorations, plan theme related activities, develop a menu and then prepare the food. We will then celebrate the special “days” with parties using all that we have learned. The students will learn skills such as planning and problem solving, measuring, entertaining on a budget, what a budget is, cake decorating and basic cooking skills.
PASSPORT TO THE WORLD
Have you ever thought about becoming a world traveler and learning about other cultures? If so, this is the class for you! Students will be issued passports to use as they begin their round-the-world tour to visit Polynesia, Australia, China, India, Africa, Europe and Latin America using literature, videos and hands-on learning experiences. Activities will include food sampling, cultural crafts, mask-making, cultural games, the exploration of customs, traditions, and music as well as the study of geography.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION SKILLS
This class is for students who are interested in developing physical skills in various activities and sports.
PIANO FOR STUDENTS
Beginning: This class is for those students who have not had any experience on piano and do not know how to read music.
Intermediate: This class is for those students who have some knowledge of the piano keyboard and can read some music.
Piano lab books will be provided for instruction. Limit 12 students.
PLATO
Students who qualify must register through the West De Pere Guidance Office. This is a computer based program.
SCRAPBOOKING/RUBBER STAMPING – INTRODUCTION TO -Grades 1-2
Students will learn the basic techniques of scrapbooking and rubber stamping using die-cuts, stickers and rubber stamps. Projects will include a book mark, picture frame, flower pot with tag, gift bag and greeting cards. Students will be required to bring 10-15 pictures to use as directed by their teacher.
SCRAPBOOKING/RUBBER STAMPING –BASIC – Grades 3-5
Students will learn basic techniques of scrapbooking and rubber stamping. Projects will include a decorative ceramic tile, treat jar, covered notebook, picture frame and greeting cards. Students will be required to bring 30-40 pictures as directed by their teacher.
SCRAPBOOKING/ RUBBER STAMPING – BASIC AND ADVANCED -Grades 6-8
Students will use basic and advanced scrapbooking and rubber stamping techniques. Projects will include a memory frame, desk calendar, flower pot, and covered notebook. Students will be required to bring in 30-40 pictures as directed by their teacher.
SCIENCE FOR KIDS
Come join the fun discovering how volcanoes are formed through videos along with hands-on experiments. The units being covered will be seeds, plants, and weather. The students will make Chia heads, tornadoes, rain gauges, barometers and many other items.
SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEENS
This course will help equip middle school students with effective habits to use in school and in their everyday lives.
Students will learn about personal, private and public victories as they explore the seven habits of highly effective teenagers. Students will engage in discussion and activities related to the seven habits. They are Be Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind, Put First Things First, Think Win-Win, Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood, Synergize, Sharpen the Saw.
SOFTBALL FOR GIRLS
If you love softball, then this is the class for you! The class will consist of practices and games including using your skills in hitting, running, sliding, throwing, stopping grounders, techniques of catching and more. Pitchers and catchers also get practice time.
SPANISH – CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
Students will study the basics of the language as they learn about the customs and traditions of Spanish speaking people. It is recommended that students signing up for this class have a strong foundation in the language arts and reading areas.
SPORTS OF ALL SORTS
Students in this class will learn to improve their skills through drills and games. Sports include volleyball, basketball, touch football, softball and track and field.
STORYBOOK ADVENTURES AROUND THE WORLD
Come explore new places as we travel the world through books and projects. Take an African safari, learn to use chopsticks, celebrate the Chinese New Year, hike the rainforests of Central America and more. Join the exploration and learn about geography, people and cultures around the world. Buen viaje!
STORYTIME FUN
Each day of this class will be filled with stories followed by crafts, games, songs, cooking and other activities to complement the theme for the day. Fun, fun, and more fun!
TUTORING,
(See information regarding tutoring in letter to Parents, Guardians and High School Students)
UNDER THE SEA EXPLORATIONS
Get ready deep sea divers! We are going under the sea to learn about ocean life. Books and activities will spark imaginations as we learn how we can appreciate and conserve our diverse oceans. We will also have a change to get to know some ocean creatures better, such as lobsters, whales, sharks, oysters, and ….sponges!!! It’s time to splash into some summer school fun!
WELLNESS FITNESS
This course is designed to promote good health and fitness. Students will build an awareness and understanding of healthy lifestyles.
Students will participate in the fitness room as well as fitness activities in the gymnasium. Gym activities include floor hockey, LaCrosse, basketball, volleyball, paddleball, ultimate football, soccer, speedball, mat ball, eclipseball, David and Goliath, softball, kick ball, scooter relays, break the bank, etc. and will to be used as a warm-up for our weight room conditioning portion of the course. During the fitness center portion of the course, students will learn about health related fitness issues. Students will learn about flexibility, strength and endurance training and be able to apply them into their everyday fitness center workouts. The last 45 minutes of each day will consist of a cool down period, which may include watching videos, playing ping-pong, climbing the wall or board games.
PERSONAL FITNESS
This course is designed to be a continuation of the Wellness and Health Related Fitness course offered the first three weeks. This will allow students to set their own 3 week fitness schedule (Monday-Friday) between 8:00 and noon. During their scheduled times students will have the opportunity to enhance their fitness levels. Depending on their personal goals, the students will have an individual fitness program designed to help them achieve these goals. Students will sign up for one of three time slots, either 8:00-9:15, 9:15-10:30 or 10:30-11:45.
WRESTLING – INTRODUCTION TO (for beginners)
This class will introduce student to folkstyle wrestling (high school wrestling). The class will concentrate on the basics of amateur wrestling. Not only will student learn the rules of folkstyle wrestling; they will also learn and practice how to wrestle. Rules that will be addressed in the class are: equipment, definitions, conduct of matches, rule infractions, penalties, injuries, and scoring. Wrestling skills that will be taught include: stance, movement, takedowns, escapes, turns and throws.
WRESTLING – INTERMEDIATE (intermediate to advance)
This class will build on the solid foundation created in the Introduction to Wrestling Class. Folkstyle wrestling (high school wrestling) will be the main focus; however, freestyle and Greco Roman wrestling will be introduced. The class will continue to stress the basics of amateur wrestling. The students will be again taught the rules of folkstsyle wrestling as well as how these rules differ from freestyle and Greco Roman wrestling. Since a solid base of understanding should already be established, more advanced moves and techniques will be taught. Wrestling tactics or set-ups will be stressed in this class.
THE LUKE STEMPA FINE ARTS INSTITUTE 2008 (A.I. 2008)
Session I – June 16-July 3 8:00-noon at WDP Middle School
Session 2 – July 14-August 1 8:00-noon at Comedy City – Main St. De Pere
Program Director: Peggy Eserkaln
The West De Pere School District and Educational Improvisation, Inc. is thrilled to offer the third summer of performing arts options for the incoming 4th -12th graders. Former participants are encouraged to enroll again especially middle and high school students. An added bonus of Session I will be the opportunity to perform at the July 4th Celebrate Americafest in downtown Green Bay on the children’s stage throughout the day.
The purpose of the WDPSD Arts Institute is to provide students with the experiences in a variety of performing arts including acting, film making, singing and clowning. The goal of the institute is to combine and collaborate between the arts throughout the session…and have LOADS OF FUN creating original performance pieces.
Participants will spend the first few days exploring all the courses and choosing two sections to focus on for the remainder of the session.
Improvisational Comedy: Make Em Laugh! Spend summer school laughing while learning games and scenes from professionally trained improvisational comedians! Participants will learn and practice a TON of improvisational comedy games – and even give performances for friends and family at the Summer School Showcase. Students will be grouped based on age and experience (no experience necessary. Goal: Participants will learn and practice the basics of improvisational team building including accepting ideas, using mime, building relationships with teammates, understanding the rules of a variety of improv games and improving overall stage confidence.
Play Acting and Script Writing: Would you like a moment in the spotlight? Join us and learn the basic acting skills. Students will choose, rehearse and perform scenes from plays. There are opportunities for solo, pair and small ensemble scenes with all the costumes, props and even a chance to act in a movie scene shot by the film class! Students interested in writing their own scenes will be given opportunities to create and edit their own 1-2 page script! Goal: Students will learn terminology and techniques of basic theater while rehearsing a scene for a final performance.
Film Making Techniques: Explosions! Disappearing! Green screen tricks! (Don’t have a clue what green screen is??? You will!) This class will teach students HOW to film and edit short films. Film making and film editing equipment will be provided. Students will be given opportunities to operate equipment, give script/plot input and act on camera. Finished films will be shown at a premiere movie screening at the end of the session! Goal: Participants will explore, understand and practice basic special effect film and editing techniques both behind and in front of the camera during completion of 3-5 filmed scenes.
Class Clown: Wanna juggle, get a pie in the face, fall down for no reason and spray water in a partners face for a laugh??? This class is for you! Learn clowning from professional former Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus performers Miller and Mike! Goal: Participants will learn basic clowning techniques including juggling, staged physical movement and staged partner interactions for a final public performance.
Sing It!: Have an interest in a solo, duet or ensemble singing experience? This class is for you! Participants will be given the opportunity to learn and rehearse songs and stage performance techniques; no former singing experience necessary – the class will be coached by a trained vocalist! Goal: Participants will learn songs in conjunction with stage presence/performance techniques for 1-3 pieces.
