SummerPrep 2018 Catalog

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welcome to 

summerprep 

June 4 - July 13, 2017 

the fun starts here 

SummerPrep offers students 

enriching and creative classes – and 

an opportunity to learn new skills 

or build on existing talents. We 

foster discovery and exploration, 

and encourage students to enjoy 

themselves in a safe, supportive 

environment. 

Our classes are small, so each child 

receives one-on-one instruction and 

personalized assistance. There are 

many classes from which to choose, 

so your child can look forward to 

fun and exciting experiences at 

SummerPrep. Make it a summer your 

child will remember for a lifetime!

schedule 

Session 

One: June 4 - June 22 

Session Two: June 25 - July 13 

Before Care ................................................................ 7:30 - 8:10 a.m. 

1st Period ................................................................... 8:10 - 9:00 a.m. 

2nd Period .................................................................. 9:05 - 9:55 a.m. 

Break ........................................................................... 9:55 - 10:10 a.m. 

3rd Period ................................................................... 10:15 - 11:05 a.m. 

4th Period ................................................................... 11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Lunch .......................................................................... 12:05 - 12:45 p.m. 

Afternoon Camps ....................................................... 12:45 - 3:45 p.m. 

After Care ................................................................... 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. 

Classes are offered during both three-week sessions, unless otherwise noted in 

course description. Sessions are not sequential. 

Students may not have a gap in their schedule – there are no “free” periods 

allowed during the day. SummerPrep campers arriving before 1st period may 

join Before Care. Once afternoon camps have ended, students may come to 

After Care. A daily snack will be served in the late afternoon. 

Please sign up in advance for Extended Care (i.e. Before Care and/or After 

Care) for one or more weeks at a time. Payment is due at the start of the week: 

$10 per week for Before Care and $25 per week for After Care. After Care 

ends promptly at 5:45 p.m., and there will be a late pickup fee ($1 per minute).

egister 

REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 20, 2018 

Session One registration ends on June 4 

Session Two registration ends on June 25 

Register Online 

1. Visit sandiaprep.org/summerprep 

Register Via Paper Form 

1. Visit sandiaprep.org/summerprep 

2. Click “Register Now” button 

2. Print registration form 

3. If you registered for SummerPrep in 

previous years, you can log in with your 

previously used email address. If you are 

new to SummerPrep, please create a new 

account. 

3. Bring completed form to: 

SummerPrep Office at Sandia Prep 

532 Osuna Road NE 

Albuquerque, NM 87113 

4. Enter student’s information, including 

who is authorized to pick up student other 

than parents. 

5. Select classes 

For two-part classes, register for Part A 

and Part B. 

6. Click “Checkout” 

7. Enter payment information 

A 50% deposit is required to register. 

If you elect to pay later, an invoice will be 

emailed to you. 

Payments and 

Cancellations 

We accept most forms of payment. 

Should registration need to be 

cancelled, full refunds will be granted 

until May 7, 2018, less a $25 

cancellation fee for Session One. 

After May 7, 2018 no refunds will be 

issued for Session One. 

After June 8, 2018, no refunds will 

be issued for Session Two. 

Final payment due May 7, 2018.

Important Info 

Contact 

Andrew O’Cleireachain, SummerPrep Director 

summerprep@sandiaprep.org • 505.338.3009 

Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Lunch 

Lunch is available for purchase during SummerPrep. You can open a lunch account 

through Sandia Prep’s Business Office by contacting Ann Dee Gonzales, Food 

Services Manager, at agonzales@sandiaprep.org or 505.338.2025. Additional snacks 

will be made available for sale during lunch and morning break. 

Dismissal from SummerPrep 

Students are expected to behave according to well-accepted principles of 

behavior. SummerPrep has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to bullying. The 

SummerPrep Director reserves the right to dismiss any student at any time. Refunds 

will not be granted should a child be dismissed from SummerPrep. 

Special Hours 

• March 19 - March 30 - Sandia Prep/SummerPrep Office is closed. You may still 

register online. 

• July 4 - SummerPrep closed 

• June 22 & July 13 - Parents are invited to view students’ accomplishments. 

open house 

Meet your teachers, find your classrooms, 

and pick up your SummerPrep t-shirt at the 

SummerPrep Open House. 

June 2 • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Sandia Prep West Gym

Playing and Learning 

page 1 

Studio Arts 

page 5 

Digital Arts 

page 9 

Math / Engineering 

page 11 

Writing / Language / Literature 

page 15 

Music / Dance 

page 19 

Theater 

page 21 

Science 

page 25 

Fun & Games 

page 29 

Sports 

page 33 

Afternoon Camps 

page 35 

Pre K 

- 12 

Classes by Grade Level 

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playing 

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learning

Extended Care 

The regular day at SummerPrep begins at 8:10 

a.m. and ends at 3:45 p.m. Before Care and After 

Care, which are available for an additional cost, 

will extend the student’s day from as early as 7:30 

a.m. until as late as 5:45 p.m. Before Care helps 

students get settled in the morning and ready for 

their classes. If your student needs to extend the 

day after the Afternoon Camp concludes, you may 

sign up for After Care, which includes an afternoon 

snack. The After Care program will have separate 

areas for students to participate in games and 

activities. All students must be picked up by 5:45 

p.m. If parents are late to pick up students, an 

additional late pickup fee will apply ($1 per minute 

after 5:45 p.m.). Prices are for one full week; prorating 

is not available. 

Before Care 

After Care 

Grades: PreK - 8 Grades: K - 8 

Session: One or Two Session: One or Two 

Time: 7:30 - 8:10 a.m. Time: 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. 

Tuition: $10 per week Tuition: $25 per week 

Tiny Tots (4-5 Years Old) 

Give your child an early start to preschool and 

kindergarten! Students will enhance their math and 

literacy skills as well as participate in fun music, 

dance, and art activities. Students will be able to 

express themselves in an environment geared 

toward growth through hands-on learning. 

Grades Pre-K to K: Periods 1 - 4 (ALL 4 PERIODS) 

Session: One or Two 

Tuition: $490 

Reading Adventures 

Travel beyond the book and go on a reading 

adventure! Create paintings, puppets, crafts, 

characters, masks, and more based on favorite books 

from authors such as Eric Carle (The Very Hungry 

Caterpillar), Dr. Suess (Cat in the Hat), and Laura 

Numeroff (If You Give a Mouse a Cookie). 

Grades K - 2: Period 2 or 3 


Tuition: $125 

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Dino World 

Ever wonder why a Triceratops had horns or why a 

T-Rex had such tiny arms? Then enter the world of 

the prehistoric, learn about beasts of the past, and 

become a paleontologist-in-training. 

Grades K - 2: Period 1 


Tuition: $125 

Come Play & Learn! 

Summer is a time to have fun, be creative, make 

new friends, and discover new things! You will 

discover the world through your senses and 

explore your curiosities with water and sand tables. 

Become authors and illustrators and develop as 

artists with watercolors, easel paints, and clay. 

All this, plus reading stories and spending time 

outside doing what kids do best –PLAY. Children 

must be age 5 as of June 4. 

Come Play & Learn - Afternoon Only 

Grades: K - 2 

Time: 12:45 - 3:45 p.m. 


Tuition: $300 per session 

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studio 

arts

Kid Kollage 

Start with drawings, then add layers of color and 

texture to your ideas to make mosaic- like images. 

Magazines, pieces of fabric, and found objects 

can be cut, torn, or glued to create a masterpiece. 

Have fun watching your work come to life! 



Tuition: $125 

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Groovy Tie Dye 

Get your groove on this summer with our new tiedye 

class! Using a variety of methods of tie-dying 

and all the colors of the rainbow, you will make 

your very own apparel. 

Grades 4 - 8: Period 4 

Session: SESSION ONE ONLY 

Tuition: $125 

Wearable Art 

Design and create bracelets, necklaces, earrings, 

and shirts. Maybe even a duct tape dress! 

Fabricate new pieces for your wardrobe using 

everything from safety pins and spray paint to duct 

tape and beads. 



Tuition: $125 

Back to the Drawing Board 

Techniques and tricks for the aspiring illustrator! 

Explore concepts like perspective, texture, and 

proportion, and find out how famous artists create 

their works of art. 



Tuition: $125 

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Art Your Way 

In this open studio art setting, you will chart your 

own path. Experiment and explore with painting, 

drawing, mixed-media, sculpture, and printmaking. 

You will develop art skills, play surrealist-inspired 

art games, and leave with a portfolio of exciting 

new images. 

Grades 2 - 5: Period 3 or 4 



Tuition: $125 

Clay 1 

Join the fun and expand your imagination through 

the world of clay. Students will learn the techniques 

used to create their very own bowls, masks, plates, 

and sculptures, all while in a supportive and fun 

setting. 





Tuition: $125 

Clay 2 

More fun with clay! Students will continue to 

learn different techniques and work on more 

complicated projects including wheel-thrown 

pottery. 




Tuition: $125 

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Digital 

ArtS

Webpage Design 

Design a one-of-a-kind website all about you! 

Learn the basics of Dreamweaver, an advanced 

website production program, and unleash your 

online creativity. Limit 15 students. 




Tuition: $125 

Fun with Computer Graphics 

Create amazing graphics and artwork for use in 

print or on the web using Adobe Photoshop and 

Illustrator as your primary tools. Limit 15 students. 




Tuition: $125 

A Picture is Worth a 

Thousand Words 

Digital photography allows you to become the 

great photographer you always knew you were! 

Photograph subjects and produce striking images in 

class. Come ready with your digital camera in hand 

and a sense of adventure! Limit 15 students. 



Tuition: $125 

Lights, Camera, Action! 

This class explores all aspects of filmmaking from 

screenwriting to using a digital film camera. Create 

your own short films and use state-of-the-art 

equipment available only to SummerPrep students! 

Grades 4 - 8: Periods 3 and 4 (BOTH PERIODS) 


Tuition: $250 

Digital Filmmaking - Afternoon Class 

Grades 4 - 8 

Time: 12:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 


Tuition: $300 

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Building Mathematical Minds 

It’s important to be challenged, have fun, and feel 

successful in mathematics, especially during 

the early years of developing the mathematical 

mind. Come and explore patterns, geometry, 

statistics, measurement, data, and many types of 

numbers. You will not only learn problem-solving 

strategies but also how to recognize any math 

misconceptions, all while having a great time. 



Tuition: $125 

Geometry for Credit 

(Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with a B- or higher) 

This class has been approved by Sandia Prep’s 

Mathematics Chair and can be taken for credit 

by Sandia Prep students only. (To earn credit, a 

student may not miss more than one class and must 

earn a C or higher in the course.) Upon successful 

completion, a student will be placed into Pre- 

Calculus the following year. This is a 6-week class 

for Sandia Prep students only. 

Grades: 9 - 11 

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

When: June 4 - July 13 

Tuition: $900 

Super Charged Math 

Designed for students seeking to boost or refresh 

their knowledge of Pre-Algebra and Algebra. 

This is a 6-week class. 

Grades 7 - 10: Periods 1 & 2 (BOTH PERIODS) 

When: June 4 - July 13 

Tuition: $485 

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3-2-1 Blast Off! 

This rocketry class includes lessons in physics and 

flight, fluid dynamics, stability, and aerodynamics. 

You will design, build, and launch your own flight 

vehicle, too! 



Tuition: $125 

Robotics 

Experience the world of robotics! Younger students 

will mostly build robots, while older students will 

learn to program and build robots from LEGO®, 

Mindstorms®, and K’Nex®. Plus, learn a bit 

about the history of robots and see how they are 

being used in today’s science fiction and real-life 

applications. 

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Raspberry Pi 

Coding is in action all around you, from your 

most-played app to your favorite YouTube channel. 

In this class, you will use a tiny computer called 

Raspberry Pi to learn programming and coding 

through fun, practical projects. You will also learn 

how computers work while writing your very own 

computer program. 



Tuition: $175 





Tuition: $125 

Math Whiz 

This class is all about having fun with numbers. 

Through a combination of games, songs, and 

hands-on activities, you’ll be a math whiz in no 

time! 



Tuition: $125 

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writing 

language 

literature

Creative Writers 

Write your own graphic novel, alphabet book, 

play, poem, or hit song. Singing, movement, and 

theater games inspire and get your creative juices 

flowing. 



Tuition: $125 

More Than A Tiara: 

Exploring Princesses 

& Fairytales 

new! 

Princesses and fairytales aren’t just about glitter 

and tiaras (although there’s plenty of that in 

this class)! Princesses come from all walks of 

life and are found in fairytales around the world 

and throughout history. Explore what makes a 

“princess” a “princess” (including kindness and 

bravery) and what makes a “fairytale” a “fairytale” 

through art projects, engineering challenges, 

science experiments, and storytelling. 

The World of Gods, Myths, 

and Monsters 

Discover ancient worlds full of myths, legends, and 

fantastic creatures found in centuries of literature, 

art, and film. (Resource materials will contain some 

scary elements.) 



Tuition: $125 

FantasyLand: 

Writing from Imagination 

Have you always wanted to visit an imaginary 

world like Narnia or Hogwarts? Watch films and 

read about fantastic places as you find your own 

voice in fantasy writing. Write stories using familiar 

elements from popular novels or create unexplored 

new worlds from your imagination 



Tuition: $125 



Tuition: $125 

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Hogwarts School of 

Witchcraft and Wizardry 

“Apparate” into the world of Harry Potter. Play 

book and film inspired games, make wands 

and potions, study Herbology, go on treasure 

and scavenger hunts, tell fortunes by reading 

tea leaves, and more! Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, 

Hufflepuff, or Slytherin? The Sorting Hat will tell 

you! 



Tuition: $125 

Prep for Middle School 

Focus on improving reading and writing skills 

needed for middle school. Grow as a writer and 

challenge yourself to analyze different written 

works. Strengthen essential math skills and build 

confidence for the upcoming school year. 

Grades 5 - 8 

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 

Session: SESSION TWO ONLY 

Tuition: $300 

Study Strategy 

Have you noticed that your schoolwork is ever 

increasing as the years pass? Thankfully, you are 

not alone. Our Study Strategy Camp will help 

students in grades 6 - 9 learn and develop study 

habits that will help you succeed throughout your 

academic career. 



Tuition: $125 

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Elementary Spanish 

Habla Español? Enjoy an introduction to the 

Spanish language using ‌singing, storytelling, 

games, and instrumental music. 


Session: A six-week class 

Tuition: $250 

OR 


Session: One or Two (A three-week class) 

Tuition: $125 

French Fun! 

new! 

No need to travel! In this SummerPrep class, 

you’ll explore France and its culture. Learn how 

to introduce yourself in French, how to count in 

French, make crêpes, learn traditional and regional 

dances, and much more. 



Tuition: $125 

La Récré! French Recess 

and Games 

new! 

What better way to learn French than by playing 

games? Play traditional French recess games like 

Le facteur, l’éléphant, 1,2,3 soleil, Éperviers sortez!, 

and more! The class will be lead in an immersion 

style. 



Tuition: $125

music 

dance

Piano 1 and 2 

Beginners and intermediate students: Learn the 

basics of music theory, how to read music, and, of 

course, play the piano. More advanced students: 

Improve skills and learn new techniques! 

Beginner - Grades 1 - 4: Period 2 

Intermediate - Grades 5 - 8: Period 3 or 4 


Tuition: $125 

Guitar 1 and 2 

Discover the basics of guitar. Learn at least five 

fun songs and perform in a concert on the last day 

of the session. More advanced students learn an 

additional three songs and more advanced guitar 

techniques that include picking and elaborate 

chord changes. 




Tuition: $125 

new! 

Spanish Culture through 

Flamenco Singing and Dance 

Flamenco singing (cante) and its relationship to 

dance (baile) is a large part of Spanish culture. 

Experience it as you would in festive gatherings. 

In Spain, you don’t have to be a professional 

to participate. Everyone from the oldest to the 

youngest has their way of expressing themselves, 

as long as everyone knows the ground rules of the 

game. 



Tuition: $125 

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Choreography 

This is an opportunity to turn your ideas and 

opinions into movement! You don’t need any 

dance background to be part of this collaborative 

process. In small groups, we will all have the 

chance to direct, move, and share without any 

pressure of a perfect finished product, just a 

chance to experience how our bodies have a way 

of saying what can’t be expressed through words. 



Tuition: $125 

Movement Theater 

through Voice 

Interested in theater, voice, and the performing 

arts? Based on the French Roy Hart method of 

voice and gesture, we will use movement as a tool 

to finding different voices hidden within our bodies 

that create surprisingly convincing theatrical 

characters. 



Tuition: $125 

Rhythm Makers 

new! 

new! 

new! 

This summer join us for a fun music-filled 

experience. Be introduced to the basics of music, 

while learning about and playing a variety of 

instruments. 




Tuition: $125

theater

Young Actor’s Workshop 

Have fun learning to act through theater games, 

improvisation, mime, dance, and voice exercises. 

Write, produce, and perform a short play. 



Tuition: $125 

Theater Tech 

Explore the variety of methods involved in 

bringing a theatrical production to life. Learn 

how to follow design plans to paint large-scale 

scenery and acquire faux painting techniques. 

You will also explore prop-making, using various 

sculptural materials and creative problem-solving 

skills. Several guest speakers will give you a crash 

course in technical theater, including lighting, 

safety, and puppetry. You will also have the option 

of volunteering as crew for SummerPrep shows to 

learn more about the behind-the-scenes activities 

that make up a real theater production. 



Tuition: $250 

or 

Theater Tech - Afternoon Class 

Grades 6 - 10 

Time: 12:45 - 3:45 p.m. (Afternoon class) 


Tuition: $300 

Aladdin JR. new! 

When the street urchin Aladdin vies for the 

attention of the beautiful Princess Jasmine, he 

uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince 

in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, Genie and 

more are here in Disney’s Aladdin JR., a musical 

adventure filled with magic, mayhem, and the 

power of love. This high-energy musical is directed 

and choreographed by professional dancer Louis 

Giannini and is under the musical direction of 

Kent Wall. Both are dedicated to helping children 

build strong character, self esteem, confidence, 

and discipline as the class participates in all 

aspects of the production, including singing, 

dancing, choreography, costume design, and set 

production. Expand your talents and skills that will 

last a lifetime by being a part of this remarkable 

theater production. 

Grades K - 9: Periods 1 - 4 (ALL 4 PERIODS) 


Tuition: $495 

new! 

Mary Poppins JR. 

Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes center 

stage in this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious 

adventure based on the award-winning Broadway 

musical and classic Walt Disney film. The jack-ofall-trades 

Bert introduces us to England in 1910 

and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and 

Michael have sent many a nanny packing before 

Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a 

combination of magic and common sense, she 

must teach the family members how to value each 

other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on 

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many magical and memorable adventures, but 

Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom 

she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can 

learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises 

that “Anything can happen if you let it.” Director/ 

Choreographer Louis Giannini and Music Director 

Jackie Zander Wall are dedicated to helping 

children build strong character, self esteem, 

confidence, and discipline through long- lasting 

skills and the spirit of cooperation. The cast will 

expand their talents to their full potential. Be a 

part of this fabulous production and help bring to 

life the colorful characters and that toe-tapping 

rhythm. 

Grades K - 9: Periods 1 - 4 (ALL 4 PERIODS) 


Tuition: $495 

new! 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream 

Black Box Theater Show 

This one-act comedy brings a modern English 

version of the Shakespearean play to the stage. 

Preparations are under way for the high-profile 

wedding of Theseus, Duke of Athens, and his 

bride, the Warrior Queen, Hippolyta, but the 

wedding planner, Sebastian, finds that he has more 

problems with the guests than the happy couple... 

including a rift in the Underworld, in-fighting 

among the entertainers, and a mischievous sprite 

to contend with. This production is set in a smaller 

venue, seating 80 people. 

Grades 4 - 10: 12:45 - 3:45 p.m. (Afternoon class) 


Tuition: $300 

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new! 

Cinderella 

Black Box Theater Show 

Poor Cinderella is endlessly mistreated by her 

wicked stepmother and stepsisters and denied a 

chance to go to the royal ball. With a little help 

from her mice friends – and a lot of help from her 

Fairy Godmother – Cinderella’s dreams come true. 

She goes to the ball, meets the Prince, and falls 

in love. This production is set in a smaller venue, 

seating 80 people. 

Grades 4 - 10: 12:45 - 3:45 p.m. (Afternoon class) 


Tuition: $300 

SHOWTIMES 

Aladdin JR. 

June 22 & 23 @ 7:00 p.m. 

June 24 @ 2:00 p.m. 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream 

June 23 @ 2:00 p.m. 

June 24 @ 5:00 p.m. 

Mary Poppins JR. 

July 13 & 14 @ 7:00 p.m. 

July 15 @ 2:00 p.m. 

Cinderella 

July 14 @ 2:00 p.m. 

July 15 @ 5:00 p.m.

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The Little Mermaid JR. 

SummerPrep 2017

science

Biology: The Science of Life 

Build your own ecosystem on a quest for the 

science of life. Dig for bones, observe the life cycle 

of a mealworm, and build your own ecosystem. 



Tuition: $125 

Mysteries of the Universe 

Are you the next Einstein? This SummerPrep 

Physics class explores the interaction of matter 

and energy. From sound, light, electricity, and 

magnetism to the incredible atom and nuclear 

phenomena, prepare to be amazed and inspired! 



Tuition: $125 

CrimeBusters 

Investigate the fascinating world of forensics! 

Explore the fundamentals of assembling evidence 

and identifying a criminal. Use fragments of 

fingerprints, hair samples, shoe prints, DNA, and 

other clues to solve a mystery. Through roleplaying 

scenarios and computer simulations, you 

will be immersed in the life of a detective and 

engage and develop problem-solving skills. 



Tuition: $125 

Weird & Wacky Science 

Engineer your own toothpaste and salad dressing, 

create an edible landfill, make paper mâché masks 

while learning about the states of matter. Explore 

the characteristics of substances like oobleck, 

glarch, flubber, and super strength bubbles. Just a 

few of the science experiments and activities in this 

weird and wacky class! 




Tuition: $125 

Chemistry = Fun 

Conduct experiments, gather data, and test your 

hypotheses in the lab - as you prove the validity of 

the following equation: Chemistry = Fun! 



Tuition: $125 

new! 

Journey to Outer Space 

Reach for the stars and ponder the wonders of 

space. Will we one day travel to Mars? What 

exactly is a “black hole”? What makes a planet a 

planet? Just a few of the questions you’ll explore in 

this out-of-this-world class. 



Tuition: $125 

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Get the Inside Scoop 

on the Animal Kingdom!: 

Comparative Anatomy 

What do you have in common with an earthworm 

or a crayfish? How do starfish eat? What’s inside 

a shark’s stomach? Dissect and learn about 

internal and external anatomy and adaptations 

of representatives of the animal kingdom. Study 

earthworms, grasshoppers, crayfish, and clams 

(week 1); squid, starfish, and sharks (week 2); frogs 

and fetal pigs (week 3). Learn with funny-butnot-quite-as-funny-as-Bill-Nye 

biologist, Chuck 

Buxbaum, Ph.D. 



Tuition: $265 (includes lab fee, specimens, and 

equipment) 

new! 

Makerspace Mania 

Time to turn your imagination into reality! 

Through STEM (science, technology, engineering, 

mathematics), you’ll become problem solvers and 

inventors. The class will be held in our very own 

Sandia Prep Autonomous Creative Environment 

(a.k.a SPACE) 

Grades 4 - 8: Periods 1 & 2 or Periods 3 & 4 

(A two-period class) 


Tuition: $150 

Creature Power 

Based on the PBS show, “Wild Kratts,” explore 

the animal kingdom, and learn about the amazing 

powers that your favorite animals have! 



Tuition: $125 

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, 

Tornadoes – Oh My! 

Journey through the inner worlds of earthquakes, 

volcanoes, and tornadoes to discover what makes 

them tick, tick, tick, BOOM! 



Tuition: $125 

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Fun 

and 

games

Kids Cook 

A nutrition, exercise, and food education program 

about making smart food choices. Have fun while 

learning how to cook meals from scratch. 



Tuition: $260 

Juggling 

Have you ever become frustrated because you 

can’t juggle? This class gives you the secret to 

juggling, starting with beanbags and working our 

way up to more advanced items and skills. 


Session: One and Two 

Tuition: $125 

Mission Impossible 

What can you make with just a rubber band, 

Popsicle stick, and ping pong ball? Join this class, 

and we will show you a world of wonder with 

everyday items! 



Tuition: $125 

Star Wars: Jedi Training 1 

May the Force be with you as you embark on an 

epic adventure! Learn about the history of Star 

Wars from the rise of the Empire, to the Clone 

Wars and the start of the Jedi Council. A strong 

Jedi must know the basics of engineering behind 

ships, droids, and lightsabers, and understand 

different alien species. By the end of the three 

weeks, you will be well on your way to becoming 

a Jedi. 




Tuition: $125 

Star Wars: Jedi Training 2 

An extension of Jedi Training 1, you will focus 

on mastering lightsaber techniques and build on 

understanding robots, spaceships, and Star Wars 

history. In the final week, we will work toward 

creating a final battle between good and evil. 




Tuition: $125 

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Minecraft 

Bring your diamond pickaxe, and join us in the 

world of Minecraft! This version of Minecraft is 

designed for use in the classroom and can teach 

many subjects from coding to history. 




Tuition: $145 

Costume Design 

Let your imagination go wild! You will be making 

costumes for our SummerPrep plays and yourself, 

using a wide array of tools and designs. 

Grades 6 - 8: Period 1 & 2 (BOTH PERIODS) 


Tuition: $250 

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sports

Basketball 

Our youth basketball camp is designed to teach 

future basketball stars the fundamentals of the 

sport. Work on your mad b-ball skills: dribbling, 

footwork, passing, and of course, shooting. 



Tuition: $125 

Dodgeball 

Dodge, dip, duck, and dive through the game of 

dodgeball. Using foam balls, hone your throwing, 

aiming, and dodging skills on teams grouped by 

grade level. 

Grades 3 - 8: Period 1, 2, 3, or 4 


Tuition: $125 

Soccer 

GOOOOALLLL! What better time than summer 

to learn to play soccer or practice your everimproving 

skills! Play friendly games, learn the 

fundamentals of the sport, and practice strategies 

for penalty kicks, direct kicks, and corner kicks. 




Tuition: $125 

Archery 

Ever wish you could master the bow and arrow like 

Katniss or Hawkeye? Now’s your chance! This class 

will teach shooting techniques for target archery. 

Learn about equipment and essential safety 

precautions while practicing archery. There is no 

experience necessary and, after this class, you too 

will be able to hit the bullseye. 

Grades 5 - 8: Periods 1, 2, 3, or 4 


Tuition: $125 

Yoga 

Our yoga class is designed to engage children of 

all ages and is taught by Danny Aldaz, an awardwinning 

kids’ yogi at Blissful Spirits. 




Tuition: $125 

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afternoon 

camps

Afternoon Sports Camp 

Soccer, basketball, kickball, ultimate Frisbee, 

cricket, softball, football, and table tennis will be 

covered in this three-week camp. Learn athletic 

fundamentals while practicing sports skills! When 

registering, please select appropriate grade. The 

Afternoon Sports Camp schedule is contingent 

upon the weather. 

Grades 3 - 4 

Grades 4 - 6 

Grades 6 - 8 


Time: 12:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 

Tuition: $300 

All Rise: SummerPrep Court Now in Session 

(Afternoon Law Camp) 

Do you have a passion for debate? Experience 

the thrill of the courtroom in SummerPrep’s 

Law Camp. Over the course of a week, our 

Law Camp will help future lawyers, judges, and 

politicians gain an understanding of the law and 

how our court system works. Learn about our 

Constitution and laws through fun and engaging 

games and exercises. Put your debate and public 

speaking skills to use by holding your very own 

mock trial. Master courtroom techniques, from 

opening and closing statements to examining 

and cross examining witnesses. The Honorable 

Judge Frank Sedillo will teach the course. 

Grades 4 - 8 

When: June 18 - 22 

Time: 12:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 

Tuition: $100 

Afternoon Art Camp 

Your imagination will soar in this three-week art 

camp! Each day, you’ll engage in new projects like 

drawing, painting, clay and sculpture, open studio 

art, and digital photo. When registering, please 

select appropriate grade. 

Grades 3 - 4 

Grades 4 - 6 

Grades 6 - 8 


Time: 12:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 

Tuition: $300 

Lights, Camera, Action! 

Digital Filmmaking 

Grades 4 - 8 

See page 10 for description 

Theater Tech 

Grades 6 - 10 


Come Play & Learn! 

Grades K - 2 


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classes by grade level 

Classes of the same name offered during both Session One and Session Two 

are not sequential or a series. They are the same class, offered during each of 

SummerPrep’s 3-week sessions; except where noted as a 6-week class. 

PreK 

Class 

Page 

Before Care..................................2 

Tiny Tots.......................................2 

Kindergarten 

(Children must be 5 as of June 4) 

Class 

Page 

After Care.....................................2 

Aladdin JR..................................22 

Before Care..................................2 

Clay 1............................................7 

Come Play & Learn!......................3 

Creature Power...........................27 

Dino World...................................3 

French Fun .................................18 

French Games............................18 

Kid Kollage...................................6 

Mary Poppins JR........................22 

Princesses & Fairytales...............16 

Reading Adventures.....................2 

Rhythm Makers ..........................20 

Robotics .....................................13 

Soccer.........................................34 

Tiny Tots.......................................2 

First Grade 

Class 

Page 

After Care.....................................2 

Aladdin JR..................................22 

Basketball...................................34 

Before Care..................................2 

Clay 1............................................7 


Creative Writers..........................16 


Dino World...................................3 

Elementary Spanish....................18 

French Fun .................................18 

French Games............................18 

Guitar .........................................20 

Kid Kollage...................................6 


Math Whiz..................................13 

Piano ..........................................20 



Rhythm Makers ..........................20 

Robotics .....................................13 

Soccer.........................................34 

Weird & Wacky Science..............26 

Second Grade 

Class 

Page 

After Care.....................................2 

Aladdin JR..................................22 

Art Your Way.................................7 

Basketball...................................34 

Before Care..................................2 

Clay 1............................................7 




Dino World...................................3 


French Fun .................................18 

French Games............................18 

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Guitar .........................................20 

Hogwarts School........................18 

Kid Kollage...................................6 

Kids Cook...................................30 


Math Whiz..................................13 

Piano ..........................................20 



Rhythm Makers ..........................20 

Robotics .....................................13 

Soccer.........................................34 

Wearable Art................................6 


Young Actor’s Workshop............22 

Third Grade 

Class 

Page 

After Care.....................................2 

Afternoon Art Camp...................36 

Afternoon Sports Camp.............36 

Aladdin JR..................................22 

Art Your Way.................................7 

Back to the Drawing Board..........6 

Basketball...................................34 

Before Care..................................2 

Biology: The Science of Life.......26 

Clay 1............................................7 

Clay 2............................................7 


Dodgeball...................................34 

Earthquakes, Etc.........................27 


FantasyLand...............................16

French Fun .................................18 

French Games............................18 

Fun With Computer Graphics....10 

Gods, Myths, and Monsters.......16 

Guitar .........................................20 


Journey to Outer Space.............26 

Kids Cook...................................30 


Math Whiz..................................13 

Mission Impossible ....................30 

Piano ..........................................20 

Robotics .....................................13 

Rhythm Makers ..........................20 

Soccer.........................................34 

Star Wars 1.................................30 

Star Wars 2.................................30 

Wearable Art................................6 

Webpage Design.......................10 


Yoga............................................34 


Fourth Grade 

Class 

Page 

A Midsummer’s Night Dream.....23 

A Picture is Worth 1000 Words..10 

After Care.....................................2 


Afternoon Law Camp ................36 


Aladdin JR..................................22 

Art Your Way.................................7 


Before Care..................................2 


Building Math Minds..................12 

Choreography............................20 

Cinderella...................................23 

Clay 1............................................7 

Clay 2............................................7 


Dodgeball...................................34 



FantasyLand...............................16 

Flamenco/Spanish Culture.........20 

Fun with Computer Graphics.....10 


Groovy Tie-Dye............................6 

Guitar .........................................20 



Juggling.....................................30 

Kids Cook...................................30 

Lights, Camera, Action!..............10 

MacGyver 2.0.............................31 

Makerspace Mania ....................27 


Minecraft....................................31 

Mission Impossible ....................30 

Piano ..........................................20 

Rhythm Makers ..........................20 

Robotics .....................................13 

Soccer.........................................34 

Star Wars 1.................................30 

Star Wars 2.................................30 

Wearable Art................................6 



Yoga............................................34 


Fifth Grade 

Class 

Page 



After Care.....................................2 




Aladdin JR..................................22 

Archery.......................................34 

Art Your Way.................................7 


Before Care..................................2 



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Chemistry = Fun.........................26 

Choreography............................20 

Cinderella...................................23 

Clay 1............................................7 

Clay 2............................................7 

Crimebusters .............................26 

Dodgeball...................................34 



FantasyLand...............................16 




Groovy Tie-Dye............................6 

Guitar .........................................20 



Juggling.....................................30 

Kids Cook...................................30 




Minecraft....................................31 

Mission Impossible.....................30 

Movement/Voice........................20 

Mysteries of the Universe...........26 

Piano ..........................................20 

Prep for Middle School...............18 

Raspberry Pi................................13 

Robotics .....................................13 

Soccer.........................................34 

Star Wars 1.................................30 

Star Wars 2.................................30 

Wearable Art................................6 



Yoga............................................34 


Sixth Grade 

Class 

Page 

3-2-1 Blast Off!...........................13 


A Picture is Worth 1000 Words..10

After Care.....................................2 




Aladdin JR..................................22 

Animal Kingdom Anatomy.........27 

Archery.......................................34 

Art Your Way.................................7 

Before Care..................................2 


Chemistry = Fun.........................26 

Choreography............................20 

Cinderella...................................23 

Clay 1............................................7 

Clay 2............................................7 

Costume Design.........................31 

Crimebusters..............................26 

Dodgeball...................................34 


FantasyLand...............................16 




Groovy Tie-Dye............................6 

Guitar .........................................20 



Juggling.....................................30 

Kids Cook...................................30 




Minecraft....................................31 



Piano ..........................................20 


Raspberry Pi................................13 

Robotics .....................................13 

Star Wars 1.................................30 

Star Wars 2.................................30 

Study Strategy............................18 

Theater Tech...............................22 




Yoga............................................34 

Seventh Grade 

Class 

Page 

3-2-1 Blast Off!...........................13 



After Care.....................................2 




Aladdin JR..................................22 


Archery.......................................34 

Art Your Way.................................7 

Before Care..................................2 

Chemistry = Fun.........................26 

Choreography............................20 

Cinderella...................................23 

Clay 1............................................7 

Clay 2............................................7 


Crimebusters..............................26 

Dodgeball...................................34 



Groovy Tie-Dye............................6 

Guitar .........................................20 

Juggling.....................................30 




Minecraft....................................31 



Piano ..........................................20 


Raspberry Pi................................13 

Robotics .....................................13 

Star Wars 1.................................30 

Star Wars 2.................................30 


Super Charged Math..................12 

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Theater Tech...............................22 



Yoga............................................34 

Eighth Grade 

Class 

Page 

3-2-1 Blast Off!...........................13 



After Care.....................................2 




Aladdin JR..................................22 


Archery.......................................34 

Art Your Way.................................7 

Before Care..................................2 

Chemistry = Fun.........................26 

Choreography............................20 

Cinderella...................................23 

Clay 1............................................7 

Clay 2............................................7 


Crimebusters..............................26 

Dodgeball...................................34 



Groovy Tie-Dye............................6 

Guitar .........................................20 

Juggling.....................................30 




Minecraft....................................31 



Piano ..........................................20 


Raspberry Pi................................13 

Robotics .....................................13 

Star Wars 1.................................30 

Star Wars 2.................................30



Theater Tech...............................22 



Yoga............................................34 

Ninth Grade 

Class 

Page 


Aladdin JR..................................22 

Cinderella...................................23 


Geometry for Credit...................12 




Theater Tech...............................22 


Tenth Grade 

Class 

Page 


Cinderella...................................23 



Theater Tech...............................22 

Eleventh Grade 

Class 

Page 


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Sandia Preparatory School 

532 Osuna Road NE 

Albuquerque, NM 87113 

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Organization 

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SummerPrep is a program offered by 

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