Summer Programs Brochure - Frederica Academy

Frederica Academy912.638.9981Head of SchoolGregory F. GriffethDirector of AdmissionJulie R. AckermanDirector of Summer ProgramsAutumn B. RobertsEvery effort has been made to ensure the information in thiscatalog is accurate at time of publication. Please find us online atwww.fredericaacademy.org/summer programsfor updated information, details, and additional programs.Congratulations to Zoe Linert,2013 Summer Programs Art Conter Winner.Her work is featured on the backcover of our brochure.

Frederica Academy’s Summer Programs are offered on a weekly basis and are designed withyour child’s interests in mind. Courses are separated by grade and then listed in chronologicalorder. Due to a specific, rigorous curriculum or design, age parameters are listed with eachdescription. Most programs begin at 9:00 am and end at Noon each day; however times mayvary due to program requirements. Please see individual listings for details.Should you need care for your child until 1 pm, participants may bring their lunch and joinus for the Lunch Bunch for an additional fee of $15 each week. This was a popular choicelast year! We want to continue to offer this convenient, affordable and fun option for youand your children. More information regarding the Lunch Bunch can be found online at atwww.fredericaacademy.org/summerprograms.Session Dates:Session A: June 3rd - 7thSession B: June 10th - 14thSession C: June 17th - 21stSession D: June 24th - 28thNo Programs: July 1st - 5thSession E: July 8th - 12thSession F: July 15th - 19thSession G: July 22nd - 26thSession H: July 29th - August 2ndSession I: August 5th - 9th

Quick & Easy Registration:Registration will open on March 27, 2013. Locate your programs of choice within theSummer Program listings. Then visit us online atwww.fredericaacademy.org/summerprograms to complete registration.After Registration:Immediately following registration, a confirmation email will be sent to the email addressprovided. You can also expect an email containing pertinent details prior to the beginningof your program. Should you have any questions during this time, please contact AutumnRoberts at 912.638.9981 ext. 108 or email us at summerprograms@fredericaacademy.org.Drop-off & pick-up Procedures:For your convenience, we ask that all participants report to the gym lobby to meet ourSummer Programs staff. Drop-off will begin 15 minutes prior to the start of each session.Curbside pick-up will also be available for 15 minutes after the program’s conclusion. Newto Frederica Academy? Don’t worry! Just follow the signs on campus.

Payment Policies:Tuition for each of the 2013 Summer Programs is listed online and in our brochure. For yourconvenience, a partial payment can be paid in person at Frederica Academy.A $50 non-refundable tuition deposit per participant will apply at the time of registration.A $100 non-refundable tuition deposit per participant will apply for indicated programswhere space is limited. In the event that a refund is requested, full tuition will be reimbursed,less the non-refundable deposit. Should a program minimum not make, participants will benotified in a timely manner and receive a complete refund.Registrations will be accepted until programs are full. If required, registrants will be waitlistedin the order received. There is a $15 non-refundable registration fee to be paid onceper participant.Please visit us online at www.fredericaacademy.org/summerprograms for more informationincluding instructor biographies, additional listings, and program details. Contact us at912.638.9981 x108 should you have any questions, we are happy to assist you!

LOWER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Opti I Summer SailingAges: 5 and 6Dates: June 3rd – June 7th & July 15th – July 19thTime: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PMOpti I is an introduction to sailing and is designed to enhance comfort around water. Theprogram begins around the dock, allowing sailors to become acquainted with boat and safetyrules. Once acclimated, the class will learn how to steer a boat, pull in the sail, and determinewind direction. Participants will then progress to deeper water and sailing around marks.Games and activities are incorporated to keep learning fun. Life jackets will be worn at alltimes around water. Participants will meet on campus and then travel to the BrunswickLanding Marina for instruction. Bring your lunch and a towel!Please wear sunscreen, a bathing suit, and boat appropriate shoes............................. $245*Instructed by Head Sailing Instructor Andrea Able & StaffHosted by the Center Golden Isles Community Sailing Program

The Messy ClassAges: Rising K through 2nd GradersDate: June 3rd – June 7thTime: 9:00 AM to NoonJoin us in making the mess you can’t make at home, at least not without getting in trouble!Mud pies, finger painting, egg art, and slime sculptures are just a few of the gooey, gritty,slippery, and hands-on experiments you will get to create. Dress appropriately; it’s going toget messy! Participants should plan to bring a change of clothes each day.................... $145Instructed by Summer Programs StaffThe Messy Class IIAges: Rising 3rd through 5th GradersDate: June 3rd – June 7thTime: 9:00 AM to NoonAn extension of the original, the Messy Class II takes getting messy while constructing yourown masterpieces to the next level. Participants will create exploding bomb art, a meltedcrayon canvas, a spray-paint graffiti mural, and other projects too messy to complete athome. Participants should plan to bring a change of clothes each day......................... $145Instructed by Summer Programs Staff

Frederica Academy’s Soccer SchoolAges: Rising 1st through 5th GradersDate: June 10th – June 14thTime: 9:00 AM to NoonDo you have fast feet? Frederica Academy’s Soccer School is a great place to improve skills,work hard, make new friends, and have fun! Players will receive individualized instructionand feedback preparing you to become a skilled soccer player for life. Participants shouldwear cleats and bring shinguards. Balls will be provided.............................................. $145Instructed by Coach Ian Hayley & StaffAmerican Girls at Frederica AcademyAges: Rising 2nd through 5th GradersDate: June 10th – June 14thTime: 9:00 AM to NoonSpend a week with your favorite American Dolls! Learn about the period of historysurrounding these historical characters while reading, cooking, and crafting. Join Kristen,Felicity, Samantha, Rebecca, Addy, Josefina, Kit, and Kaya in sharing lessons of love,friendship, courage, and compassion............................................................................$145Instructed by Jody McCollum & Staff

Adventures in Puddle LaneAges: Rising K through 2nd GradersDate: June 17th – June 21stTime: 9:00 AM to NoonReturning for its second season, Puddle Lane is an out-of-print British children’s readingseries described as precious, charming, and loved by girls and boys worldwide! Join us as welearn about the wonderful world of Puddle Lane and its beloved characters. Stories will beread aloud and independently. Participants will also learn poems, sing songs, and present aspecial performance all about Puddle Lane.................................................................. $145Instructed by Deborah Webster-CornellPuddle Lane Reading SupplementAs a supplement to the performance class, four 30-minute tutoring sessions using the PuddleLane series are available Monday through Thursday afternoons. Individualized sessionsare for readers who may need extra support or for those who desire enriching challenges.Capture the already engaged student with these special stories while enhancing his or herreading and writing skills this summer. Space is limited. For more information, please emailsummerprograms@fredericaacademy.org......................................................................$100Instructed by Deborah Webster-Cornell

Pottery PlusAges: Rising 3rd through 6th GradersDate: June 17th – June 21stTime: 9:00 AM to NoonReturning for its eighth season, Pottery Plus offers you a week of creativity and fun! Join yourfriends to experiment with various sculpting and glazing techniques, while creating your ownkiln-fired pieces. Projects will be differentiated based on previous participation, so if you’veloved this class before, be sure to sign up again! Dress in comfortable clothing............ $155Instructed by Leigh LaneSurvival 101Ages: Rising 3rd through 6th GradersDate: June 17th – June 21stTime: 9:00 AM to NoonWhat would you do if you fell overboard in the ocean or got lost in the woods? Join Landand Water Survival Instructor Timothy Ryan to gain the basic building blocks for both landand water survival. Students will experience how to survive various situations regarding indoorand outdoor scenarios, including basic field first aid and food acquisition. Flotationdevices, shelters, and signaling devices will also be created…………...................…….$145Instructed by Timothy Ryan, Navy and Army Special Ops

Cheer for SummerAges: Rising 1st through 4th GradersDate: June 24th – June 28thTime: 9:00 AM to NoonGo! Fight! Win! Get ready to learn how to cheer on your favorite team during a fun-filledweek of cheers, chants, jumps, and dance! No matter what level of cheer experience, you willhave a great time learning material, making crafts, and then performing for your friends andfamily during Friday’s cheer showcase.Tennis shoes are required.................................. $145Instructed by Coach Autumn Roberts & FA Varsity CheerleadersSnapology’s Lego CreationsAges: Rising 1st through 4th GradersDate: June 24th – June 27th (Mon - Thurs)Time: 9:00 AM to NoonJoin us to build Lego® models including catapults, parade floats, animal robots, super herocities, and more! Participants of all ages and building abilities will work in teams underguided instruction to build models each day using an assortment of loose Lego® pieces andkits. Imaginations will run wild during free-building time........................................…$145Instructed by Anne GratzPlease visit www.snapology.com for more information!

Baseball FundamentalsAges: Rising 1st through 5th GradersDate: July 8th – July 12thTime: 9:00 AM to NoonBatter up! Join Coach Roberts and his staff to develop your hitting, running, throwing, andcatching skills. Find out how fast you can pitch, how many homeruns you can hit, and whatit’s like to work with Frederica’s state-of-the-art FungoMan, a revolutionary training deviceexclusive to our area. Participants are advised to wear cleats and bring a glove..............$145Instructed by Coach Greg Roberts & StaffBaking Made FunAges: Rising 2nd through 5th GradersDate: July 8th – July 12thTime: 9:00 AM to NoonMaster a variety of cooking techniques and skills as you create delicious baked treats. Participantswill learn how to follow a recipe, master the basics of measuring, review kitchen safety, andmore. You don’t want to miss the secret to Mrs. Maggie’s homemade brownies! Recipe cardsand aprons will also be made during this simply sweet summer program......................$155Instructed by Maggie Felder

Pirates of the Golden IslesAges: Rising 1st through 4th GradersDate: July 22nd – July 26thTime: 9:00 AM to NoonAhoy, Mateys! Join us for a jolly good time as we learn about the Pirates of the Golden Isles.Participants will don a captain’s name, design their own pirate flag, and participate in multipletreasure hunts and pirate activities throughout the week. Wear comfortable clothes thatyou don’t mind getting dirty. Arrgh!............................................................................$145Instructed by Rachel WoodsGirls Just Want to Have FunAges: Rising 1st through 4th GradersDate: July 29th – August 2ndTime: 9:00 AM to NoonLet your hair down and join your friends in our girly week of activities including mani-pedis,glamour shots, bracelet making, cookie baking, flower planting, and more! Don’t let the lastfew days of summer pass you by without getting together, just us GIRLS....................$145Instructed by Rachel Woods

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Club 420 SailingAges: Rising 6th through 8th GradersDate: June 3rd – June 7thTime: 8:00 am to 1:00 pmClub 420 is an introduction course taught in a sloop-rigged dingy sailboat commonly found inhigher level racing programs nationwide. Students will become familiar with safety guidelines, thebasics of the boat, and rigging. Next, sailors will learn the basics of making the boat move, trimmingthe sails, and “coming about” safely and effectively. As sailors become more comfortable at thetiller, we will attempt sailing upwind, jibing the boat and rounding marks......................$245*A non-refundable deposit of $100 is applicable. Instructed by David Gardner & StaffSpanish IAges: Rising 5th through 7th GradersDate: June 17th – June 20th (Mon-Thurs)Time: 9:00 AM to NoonJoin Mrs. Fendig to bridge the gap of Spanish basics from the summer to the classroom.Participants will learn personal techniques for memorization, discover magic clues tounderstanding passages, and have fun with a foreign language..................................... $135Instructed by Emily Fendig

Moving On Up IAges: Rising 6th through 8th GradersDate: August 5th – August 8th (Mon-Thur)Time: 9:00 AM to NoonStart the new school year one step ahead with helpful hints and practice in areas such as notetaking,organization, scheduling, and managing your time, all while having fun with youfriends! All upcoming middle school students, especially those new to Frederica Academy,are encouraged to attend……………………………………………………………. $135Instructed by Melinda WhiteSummer Project CompletionAges: Rising 6th through 8th GradersDate: August 5th – August 8th (Mon-Thur)Time: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PMFor students in need of guidance with Summer Reading assignments, this program offersassistance with projects and essay writing. Serious results for serious students.Space is limited........................................................................................................... $135Instructed by Melanie Howell

UPPER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Photography 101Ages: Rising 6th Graders and UpDate: June 3rd through June 7thTime: 9:00 AM to NoonDiscover professional shooting techniques and expert Photoshop® tips in this summer program.Students and adults will learn about the features their own cameras, the basics of photo compositionand lighting, and master the essential tools in Photoshop. The class is as much about learninghow to see with a photographic eye as it about expressing your own vision. Rising 6th – 8thGraders must be accompanied by an adult…...... $155 or $225 for parent/child registrationInstructed by Matthew DayClub 420 SailingDate: June 10th – June 14thAges: Rising 9th through 12th Graders Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pmClub 420 is an introduction course taught in a sloop-rigged dingy sailboat commonly found inhigher level racing programs nationwide. Students will become familiar with safety guidelines, thebasics of the boat, and rigging. Next, sailors will learn the basics of making the boat move, trimmingthe sails, and “coming about” safely and effectively. As sailors become more comfortable at thetiller, we will attempt sailing upwind, jibing the boat and rounding marks......................$245*A non-refundable deposit of $100 is applicable. Instructed by David Gardner & Staff

Moving On Up IIDate: July 29th – August 1st (Mon-Thur)Ages: Rising 9th through 12th Graders Time: 9:00 AM to NoonReturning for its third summer, this program is designed to enhance organization, time management,goal setting, note taking, and test preparation skills. Perfect your current study habits, identifymethods to overcome academic challenges, and gain the self-confidence essential for classroomsuccess! All upcoming upper school students, especially those new to Frederica Academy, areencouraged to attend............................................................................................................ $135Instructed by Paige Browning

Director’s Message:“Summer. A time for new adventures, laughing with friends, and creating memories that last a lifetime.During Frederica Academy’s Summer Programs, we plan to take advantage of all that summer has tooffer, while incorporating meaningful learning experiences sure to enrich your child’s development ofmind, body, and spirit.Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2012 Summer Program Season. It worked! Enrollmentnumbers were the highest in school history; programs were full and the participants had a blast. We’velistened to your feedback and are excited to begin a new season that combines the best of our previousprograms with new and exciting opportunities.Registration is now completely online in tribute to the environment. Snacks provided will meet theschool’s nutritional requirements to support a healthier body. Academic programs offered through theAcademic Center provide enrichment opportunities sure to enhance classroom success.Take on the leading role. Perfect a corner kick. Gain confidence in the classroom. Arts, athletics, andacademics… We offer it all here during summer 2013. Whatever their interest, enroll your childrentoday so they can explore, discover, and learn with us!”--Autumn Roberts, Director of Summer Programs