Summer programS - University Liggett School

2010
Summer programs
at University Liggett School
University
Liggett
PK-12 Summer Courses,
Programs and Clinics
School
Register online
@ www.uls.org

Welcome to SUMMER 2010
at University Liggett School
Academics
A tradition of academic excellence dating to 1878, combined with a
commitment to helping students become confident, capable, caring
adults, has earned University Liggett School an outstanding reputation in
independent education in the United States. Liggett offers each student
a strong college preparatory curriculum in the liberal arts and sciences
including arts opportunities in music, theater, dance, and the visual
arts. There are ample opportunities for innovative, hands-on, real-life
learning experiences in primary school through grade 12. Our curriculum
includes a broad program of athletics and physical fitness, including
solid instruction and team competition. In addition, our co-curricular
experiences help students develop talent, character, leadership, and
community responsibility. Our small class sizes allow our dedicated faculty
to provide personal attention for every student we serve.
Arts
At Liggett, we believe the arts are fundamental to the total education of
every child. ULS students have access to three performing arts auditoriums
on two campuses. Our creative and performing arts wing houses a dance
studio, well-equipped music and art rooms, a photography and ceramics
lab, and extensive gallery space.
Through a solid foundation in the arts and our imaginative and resourceful
teaching, Liggett students become aesthetically literate individuals. The
arts help build self-respect, self-reliance and cooperation among our
students. Like the sciences in many ways and like athletics in others, the
arts possess the power to train and to motivate – from the most colorful
finger paint masterpieces by pre-kindergarteners to dramatic, black and
white photographic self-portraits composed by seniors, to the all-school
musicals, and our award-winning middle and upper school instrumentalists.
Athletics
Liggett students, regardless of experience, have many opportunities to be
involved in athletics. Students are strongly encouraged to broaden their
education experiences beyond the walls of the classroom by participating
on an athletic team. Through their participation, it is hoped that
students will develop and strengthen various skills including: commitment,
leadership, responsibility and teamwork.
Camp Store:
Online Store available at www.uls.org
T-shirts:
Child sizes - $15
Adult sizes - $16
Sweatshirts:
Child sizes - $18
Shorts:
Child sizes - $16
Adult sizes - $18

DAY CAMP
University Liggett School Day Camp is held on the Cook Road campus
in Grosse Pointe Woods. Some camp activities extend beyond the
school campus to outlying areas, where woods and lakes provide an
ideal setting for overnight trips. University Liggett School Day Camp
offers youngsters a healthy, constructive summer recreation program.
The staff consists of teachers, college students and high school
students who are carefully screened and selected for their ability and
experience in working with children.
Day Camp 2010 activities include: archery, arts and crafts, canoeing
and sailing, drama, singing, outdoor adventure, overnight camping,
evening activities, sports activities and swimming.
WHERE: Cook Road Campus
1045 Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods
WHEN: Full Session First Session
June 21 - July 30 June 21 - July 9
No camp, July 5
Second Session
July 12 - July 30
Register Online beginning February 22
at www.uls.org
JUNIOR DAY CAMP
The Junior Camp is structured for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, and those
entering kindergarten in the fall, and is held from 8:30 a.m. until noon,
five days a week. Junior campers must be potty-trained and may
register for either of the three-week sessions or for the full six weeks.
A camper/counselor ratio of 5:1 allows for individual concern and
personal attention for each Junior Camper. The program consists of
games, stories, movement and music, science, art, and swimming. The
children have a half hour of swimming instruction each day. There are
also special events to enhance the camp experience.
Cost: Three weeks - $558.00 Six weeks - $1,041.00
Full-Day CAMP
The Full-Day Camp is for children entering first-grade through
seventh-grade in the fall.
Full-Day campers are grouped according to grade and attend from
8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., five days a week. Full-Day campers may
register for either of the three-week sessions or for the full six weeks.
The Full-Day camper’s experience includes instruction in camp craft,
arts and crafts, outdoor adventure, singing, drama, swimming, archery,
tennis, and sailing and canoeing (both beginning with fourth-graders).
There are special events for each grade, plus an overnight experience
for campers in second- through seventh-grades.
Cost: Three weeks - $975.00 Six weeks - $1,535.00
All billing is for six-week or three-week sessions. There is no prorating
for camp tuition.
GRADES
DATES
DAY CAMPS No Camp July 5
JUNIOR DAY CAMP PK3-K Session 1: June 21-July 9
Session 2: July 12-July 30
DAY CAMP 1-7 Session 1: June 21-July 9
Session 2: July 12-July 30
Full Session: June 21-July 30
Enrollment
Complete and return the Application for Enrollment
with a non-refundable deposit of $115.00.
Applications will be honored in the order that they are
received. An e-mail of acknowledgement, accompanied
by a medical form, will follow. The deposit is nonrefundable
in the event of cancellation. All tuition must
be paid in full by June 1. Registrations received after
May 15 must be paid in full at the time of registration.
Parents desiring an interview should telephone the Day
Camp Director for an appointment at (313) 884-4444.
The Camp reserves the right to request withdrawal
of any child should such action appear to be in the
child’s or the camp’s best interest. University Liggett
School Day Camp admits campers of any race, color,
religion, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges,
programs and activities generally accorded or made
available to campers at the camp.

special programs
Sports Camps
Early morning care
and extended day care
Early Morning Care is available from 7:00 until 8:30 a.m.
Arrangements can be made in advance. Extended Day Care
is available for Junior Campers from noon until 6:00 p.m. For
Full-Day Campers, the program is available from 3:00 until
6:00 p.m. (Supervised swimming is included.) Arrangements
can be made in advance and blocks of time may be
purchased in advance.
Arrangements for “occasional” early morning care and
extended day care may be made at the hourly rate of $12.00
at the time your child is dropped off (must be paid at time of
service); less if purchased in advanced:
Hours Cost
10 $109.00
15 $153.00
20 $197.00
Hours Cost
30 $274.00
45 $383.00
Lunch: Children attending Full-Day sessions and Junior
Camp Extended Day Care bring their own lunch and
beverage. Refrigeration is available. Junior Campers not
staying for Extended Day are dismissed before lunch.
Insurance: The Day Camp insures all children with group
accident insurance at no charge to parents. Eyeglasses and
mouth retainers are included.
Dress: The Day Camp uniform consists of navy
blue shorts (no jeans), white t-shirts with the
camp insignia, socks and tennis shoes. Camp
T-shirts and shorts are available at the Online Camp
Store at www.uls.org.
We recommend sweatshirts and sweatpants for cool days. All
clothing must have camper’s name marked in indelible ink
or on name tags. The camp will not be responsible for lost
clothing articles.
Special Combination Programs
Reimbursement
will not be issued
for unused hours.
As a special offering, Full-Day campers may choose a
combination program concentrating in one area from 1:10
until 2:10 p.m. for each three-week session. During this
time frame, some special events will take place. Campers
registered for combination programs will require written
parental permission to attend the special events in lieu of their
combined program.
The combination programs are:
Day Camp/Tennis Clinic
First or Second session (Second- through seventh-grades)
Day Camp/Soccer Clinic
Second session only (Second- through seventh-grades)
Space is limited and there is an additional fee for the program
of $132.00 per session. The fee is non-refundable after the
camper begins the program.
SPORTS CAMPS
& CLINICS
Basketball Camp 4-9 Girls: August 9-12
Field Hockey Camp 4-10 Girls: June 21-25
Lacrosse CAMP 4-9 Boys: June 21-25
4-9 Girls: June 21-25
SOCCER CLINICS 1-8 Session 1: August 2-7
1-8 Session 2: August 9-14
K-1 August 2-6
TEENS July 26-30
GIRLS Field Hockey Camp
Do you have a daughter who wants to learn the game of field
hockey? Or, do you have a daughter who wants to take her game
to the next level? If so, this is the camp for her! She will learn the
fundamentals of the game — dribbling, passing, dodging and
scoring — as well as strategy, techniques and team concepts. Stick,
mouthguard, shinguards and cleats are necessary. Mouthguards and
sticks may be purchased on the first day of camp. Girls will receive a
Liggett Field Hockey Camp t-shirt and field hockey ball. Registration
forms need to be returned by June 1, 2010. Contact Biffy Fowler at
313-884-4444, ext. 373 or bfowler@uls.org.
Instructors: Liggett coaches - Tamara Fobare and Biffy Fowler; and
former Grosse Pointe South coach - Monica Dennis
Times: 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Dates: June 21-25
Ages: Girls entering 4th- through 10th-grades
Cost: $120.00
GRADES
GIRLS Basketball Camp
This camp is designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball in
an encouraging and fun environment. Skills of particular emphasis
will be ball handling, shooting, passing, rebounding, and defense.
Girls will also improve their team play through daily scrimmages.
Each camper should bring gym shoes and a water bottle. There
will be a limited enrollment of 30 campers, so early registration is
encouraged. Registration runs through August 1. Contact Ashley
Alles at aalles@uls.org or 313-884-4444, ext. 214.
Directors: Wayne Gigante and Ashley Alles, Liggett coaches, along
with current Liggett high school players
Times: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Dates: August 9 – August 13
Ages: Girls entering fourth- through ninth-grade
Cost: $100.00
DATES

Boys Lacrosse Camp
This lacrosse camp teaches boys the individual skills
of ball control, passing, dodging and scoring as well
as team concepts, techniques and strategy. The boys
are introduced to the various fundamental skills of
lacrosse before their teams play one another in full
field scrimmages. Each camper must bring a stick,
helmet, gloves, shoulder pads and cleats. Gloves,
helmet, and shoulder pads can be rented.
Director: John Fowler, former Liggett, Grosse
Pointe South, and Troy Athens coach, along with
Ken Brubaker and other excellent high school and
collegiate instructors as well as professional clinicians
(college coaches)
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dates: June 21 - June 25
Ages: Boys entering fourth- through sixth-grade
Boys entering seventh- through ninth-grade
Cost: $125.00
Girls Lacrosse Camp
This camp allows girls to have fun while learning
or improving the basic skills of lacrosse: cradling,
throwing and catching, ground balls, cutting
and shooting — as well as the rules and strategies
of full field play. Each girl must have her own stick,
goggles and mouthguard. Mouthguards and goggles
may be purchased on the first day of camp.
Director: Biffy Fowler, Liggett Coach, along with other
area coaches and collegiate and high school players
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dates: June 21 - June 25
Ages: Girls entering fourth- through ninth-grade
Cost: $120.00
These two camps take place on the spacious
athletic fields at Liggett’s Cook Road campus.
Both camps fill up quickly with a limited
enrollment.
Registration runs through June 1, 2010. Insurance is provided for all participants, and there is a late entry
fee after the registration deadline. Contact Biffy Fowler at 313-884-4444, ext. 373 or bfowler@uls.org.
david backhurst Soccer Clinics
Participants will learn how to shoot with greater power,
how to pass with accuracy, how to receive a pass, how to
dribble with a soccer ball, how to score more goals, how
to prevent others from scoring, positional play, how to
head the ball, and individual and team strategy. A special
goaltending session will also be offered.
The clinic provides ability groupings for beginners
and advanced players and excellent instruction with a
student-instructor ratio of 7:1. Each participant will be
provided with a soccer ball, a camp shirt and insurance.
Also available is optional swimming at University Liggett
School swimming pools at the end of each afternoon
session. Contact David Backhurst at 313-884-4444, ext.
334 or dbackhurst@uls.org. David Backhurst, Program
Director.
Online registration begins February 22
at www.uls.org
Regular Sessions
Daily Schedule
Monday - Friday
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Individual skills and
small-sided games
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch – Video
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Team tactics, positional play
in full field games
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Supervised optional swimming
Saturday
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Contests and awards
presentations
Dates
August 2-7 and August 9-14
Ages 6-13
Cost: $200.00 for each regular
session clinic; $185.00 if you
provide your own soccer ball
$340.00 for two clinics;
$325.00 if you provide
your own ball.
Special Teenage Session
July 26-30 • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Evening functional training and
conditioning session for teenage
players
Cost: $100.00
Special 5- and 6-year-olds
August 2-6 • 9:00 a.m.-noon
Special half-day session for 5- and
6-year-olds
Cost: $100.00

summer
programs
ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS
GRADES
DATES
SAT PREPARATION 10-12 Session 1: July 12-23
Session 2: August 2-13
SUMMER SCHOOL 2-10 See Listings
SAT Preparation
Offered as a two-week course
(July 12-23 or August 2-13),
the SAT preparation course
at Liggett is an excellent,
efficient way to prepare for
this important exam. All
courses provide the following:
familiarity with the format of
SAT and ACT testing, review
of major principles encountered
in the critical reading,
writing and/or math sections
of the tests, computer-assisted
assessment of personal abilities
and identification of individual
strategies for improvement.
The cost of each course
includes instruction, three
practice exams, text books, and
a subscription to the course’s
online review.
Instructors: David Butzu
Rachel Kraft
July SAT Preparation
Students can take critical reading and writing and/or math preparation. The courses
are designed to give a comprehensive review of the SAT exam. The math course
meets from 9:00-10:55 a.m., while the critical reading and writing course meets from
11:00 a.m.-12:55 p.m. The program provides significant time for individual instruction
and practice.
The combined program is our best preparation for the SAT, but these courses allow
students the option of studying only critical reading and writing or math.
Dates: July 12-23, SAT math 9:00 - 10:55 a.m.
SAT critical reading and writing
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost:
$411.00 for critical reading and writing or math; $713.00 for both courses.
August SAT Preparation
The material and techniques covered in the July program is concentrated into this
intensive SAT preparation course. Students are instructed in all areas of the SAT exam
- critical reading, writing, and math.
Dates: August 2-13, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $713.00
For all SAT Prep and Summer School information, please contact Ellen Meranze at
313-884-4444, ext. 356 or emeranze@uls.org
Reading/Writing (Grades 2-4)
This class provides opportunity for students to work on
reading and writing skills within the individualized context
of a small class. This class is for students who desire extra
help or those who simply enjoy reading and writing and
wish to accelerate.
Instructor Shaughan Rumohr is a 1995 alumnus of Grosse
Pointe South High School, and is in her second year
teaching summer school at Liggett.
Dates: June 21 - July 9 and/or
July 12 - 30, 10:00 - 10:55 a.m.
Cost for one session: $192.00
Cost for both sessions: $329.00
Math (Grades 2-4)
Within the context of an individualized curriculum, students
are taught foundational math skills in a fun environment.
This class is for students who desire extra help or those who
enjoy math and problem solving.
Instructor Shaughan Rumohr is a 1995 alumnus of Grosse
Pointe South High School, and is in her second year
teaching summer school at Liggett.
Dates: June 21 - July 9 and/or
July 12 - 30, 9:00 - 9:55 a.m.
Cost for one session: $192.00
Cost for both sessions: $329.00
Math (Grades 5-6)
This class is a good review of fifth- and sixth-grade
math concepts and skills. Individual needs are considered
in the planning of the curriculum. Math games, math
manipulatives, and brainteasers are used to reinforce the
material.
Instructor Martha Ginger is the Liggett lower school
learning specialist. She has enjoyed teaching pre-K through
8th-grade students during her teaching career.
Dates: June 21 - July 9 and/or
July 12 - 30, 9:00 - 9:55 a.m.
Cost for one session: $219.00
Cost for both sessions: $416.00
Online registration
begins February 22
at www.uls.org

ead naturally (Grades 5-8)
Would you like to move forward one or more levels in reading this
summer? This is entirely possible as we use the award-winning,
student-tested program “Read Naturally” in this class. Using
stories on CD, each student works individually on his/her own level
to improve reading fluency and accuracy, spelling, writing skills,
and vocabulary. It’s fun and produces noticeable results!
Instructor Martha Ginger is the Liggett lower school learning
specialist. She has enjoyed teaching pre-K through 8th-grade
students during her teaching career.
Dates: June 21 - July 9 and/or
July 12 - 30, 10:00 - 10:55 a.m.
Cost for one session: $219.00
Cost for both sessions: $416.00
Middle School Study Skills (Grades 6, 7, & 8)
Want to remember what you study and be able to do your
homework more efficiently? This class teaches and provides
practice for many critical learning skills such as: active listening,
taking good notes, tricks for memorization, getting organized, test
preparation, and many more!
Instructor Martha Ginger is the Liggett lower school learning
specialist. She has enjoyed teaching pre-K through 8th-grade
students during her teaching career.
Dates: June 21 - July 9 and/or
July 12 - 30, 11:00 - 11:55 a.m.
Cost for one session: $246.00
Cost for both sessions: $433.00
Middle School Math (Grades 7-8)
This class is a comprehensive review and/or introduction to middle
school math topics including: basic operations, fractions, decimals,
percents, simple interest, measurement, ratios and proportions,
plane and solid geometry, as well as pre-algebraic concepts and
operations. Instruction is tailored to the math needs of the class
members. Problem-solving strategies and real-life applications are
also explored with each unit.
Instructor Martha Ginger is the Liggett lower school learning
specialist. She has enjoyed teaching pre-K through 8th-grade
students during her teaching career.
Dates: June 21 - July 9 and/or
July 12 - 30, 12:00 - 12:55 p.m.
Cost for one session: $246.00
Cost for both sessions: $433.00
Spanish 1 Review
This class is for students that have already taken a year of Spanish
and need to have further study to prepare for second-year Spanish.
Students will review the present tense and be introduced to the
preterit tense. Students will also work to develop oral proficiency
and vocabulary.
Instructor Dr. Lauree Emery has taught Spanish for 27 years; the
past 19 at Liggett.
Dates: June 28 - July 16, 9:00 - 10:55 a.m.
Cost: $493.00
Pre-Algebra
This course is designed to introduce the students to algebraic
concepts in order to prepare them for high-school algebra. Major
emphasis is given to understanding the language of algebra. This
course provides a foundation for the transition to upper school
algebra.
Instructor Sarah Dickinson is a Liggett upper school math/science
teacher. Last year she enjoyed teaching freshman biology and
algebra 1 at Liggett.
Dates: June 21 - July 9, 9:00 - 10:55 p.m.
Cost: $493.00
Algebra Bridge: Algebra 1 to Algebra 2
This is the perfect course for students who have just finished
algebra I and need additional work with some of its more difficult
concepts. This course will break down the more challenging parts
of algebra I, allowing each student to gain understanding and
confidence.
Instructor Sarah Dickinson is a Liggett upper school math/science
teacher. Last year she enjoyed teaching freshman biology and
algebra 1 at Liggett.
Dates: June 21 - July 9, 11:00 - 12:55 p.m.
Cost: $493.00
English Composition (Grades 8-10)
The purpose of this course is to assess the student’s general skill in
scholarly and creative writing and then target areas for individual
improvement. Students will also learn techniques in editing and
constructive criticism by reviewing the work of their peers before
it is submitted for grading. Lectures will showcase writing models
for analysis by the class.
Instructor David Butzu is a 1985 alumnus of Liggett and is in his
eleventh year teaching summer school at Liggett.
Dates: July 12 - July 30, 9:00 - 10:55 a.m.
Cost: $471.00

University Liggett school x 2010 summer programs
1045 Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-2509
David M. Backhurst
B.A. Syracuse University
M.A.T. University of Massachusetts
History, Varsity Soccer Coach
Director of Soccer Camp
Liggett history teacher since 1972;
boys varsity soccer coach since 1982
Boys state championships in 1982,
1983, 1996 and1999, and runners-up
in 1986, 1987 and 1994
Girls district champions from 1987-
1989, 1994-1997,1999-2002 and 2005,
State Champions in 2005
Girls Metro Conference champions
in 1994-2000, 2002 and 2005; NCSAA
Regional Coach of the Year 1994, 1996
and 1999; MHSCA Coach of the Year
for girls soccer in 1998, and for boys
soccer in 2000; NFCA Central Region
Coach of the Year for boys soccer in
2000; NHSACA Coach of the Year
Finalist in 2001; MHSSCA Hall of Fame
David Butzu ‘85
B.Mus. University of Michigan
M.Div. Emmanuel School of Religion
Eleventh year teaching at Liggett
Summer School
Summer Program: English
Composition, Grades 8-10;
SAT Prep
Sarah Dickinson
B.As Psychology and English
UB.A. Kalamazoo College
M.A. University of Michigan
Liggett Math/Science Teacher
Summer Program: Pre-Algebra and
Algebra Bridge
David Dwaihy
Grosse Pointe North High School
B.A. Kalamazoo College
Liggett boys junior varsity coach and
girls varsity soccer coach; former All-
State player at Grosse Pointe North;
Standout player on Vardar ’81 and ODP;
Kalamazoo College graduate, where
he was an All-Conference player and
NSCAA First Team All-Region player;
experienced at camps and clinics.
Summer Program: Soccer Camp
Lauree A. Emery
Liggett Spanish teacher since 1989
B.A. National University of Mexico
M.A. Middlebury College
Ph.D. National University of Mexico
M.S.W. Wayne State University
Summer Program: Spanish I Review
Biffy Fowler
B.A. University of Vermont
Liggett Physical Education teacher
since 1996
Summer Program: Lacrosse Camp,
Field Hockey Camp
JOHN FOWLER
B.A. St. Lawrence University
M.A.L.S. Dartmouth College
First Team, All-American Goalie 1980;
St. Lawrence Athletic Hall of Fame
1996, 2008; MHSLA Lacrosse Coach
of the Year 1999, 2000
Summer Program: Lacrosse Camp
Martha Ginger
B.A. Michigan State University
Liggett Learning Specialist since 1996
Summer Program: Math – Grades 5, 6;
Read Naturally – Grades 5, 6, 7, 8;
Middle School Study Skills – Grades 6, 7, 8;
Middle School Math – Grades 7, 8
TIM HOWARD
University Liggett School middle school
teacher; boys and girls middle school
varsity soccer coach; former FIFA
referee; former Pennsylvania high school
soccer player
Summer Program: Soccer Clinics
Michelle R. Hicks
B.A. Central Michigan University
Liggett Athletic Director since 2004;
teacher since 1987
Summer Program: Co-Director,
Liggett Day Camp
Rachel Kraft
B.S. Mathematics University of Michigan
Liggett Upper School Math Teacher
Summer Program: SAT Prep
Shaughan Rumohr
B.S. Western Michigan University
Summer Program: Math – Grades 2-4;
Reading/Writing - Grades 2-4
Reserve your
space TODAY!
94
Mack Avenue
Chalfonte
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grades 6-8
Briarcliff Drive
Vernier Road
Cook Road
MAIN CAMPUS
Moross Road
UNIVERSITY
LIGGETT
SCHOOL
Moorland
Lakeshore Drive
Enrollment is on a first-come, first-paid, first-served basis.
Our classes have limited enrollments. You are encouraged
to enroll early and ONLINE at www.uls.org. Registration
begins February 22.
An e-mail of acknowledgement, accompanied by a
medical form, will follow in the mail.
space is limited, so apply now!