Academic Summer Camps

List of 5 items.

• Becoming a Cavalier

  This four-day summer course will create a smooth transition for all students entering Catholic High School.
  
  

  Students will learn the social, religious, and service-oriented traditions of Spalding.  Students will be exposed to Sacramental life, spiritual traditions, service requirements, as well as opportunities to meet new friends and classmates before the school year begins.
  
  

  Students will hear presentations from current Spalding students about their experiences.
  
  

  The course is taught by Cameron Stehle, alumnus of Spalding (’10) and Religious Studies teacher, with the assistance of two current Spalding students.

  
  For more information, contact Cam Stehle at stehlec@spaldinghs.org.
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• Engineering

  How can you launch a rocket with a chemical reaction? How can you build, and program, a robot to follow instructions? How does your hand provide valuable security information? All these questions and more will be answered at Archbishop Spalding’s Cavalier Engineering Camp. Designed for rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students, the Cavalier Engineering Camp explores a variety of engineering concepts and careers through hands-on projects and experiential learning. The camp introduces participants to engineering in a fun and exciting environment. Participation takes place under the guidance of Archbishop Spalding High School Project Lead the WayTM engineering students and faculty, serving as camp counselors.
  
  For more information, contact Amy Brunner at brunnera@spaldinghs.org.
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• SAT/ACT

  The Spring 2019 SAT/ACT Class is designed to prepare students for testing dates in the 2019-2020 summer and school year. The program consists of 10 sessions each designed to increase each student's aptitude, comfort, and knowledge of the SAT exam. Each session is capped at 25 students, which ensures individualized instruction and attention. 
  
  Please contact Kevin Ruddy for more information: ruddyk@spaldinghs.org.
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• Skills for Success

  Skills for Success “Skills for Success” is designed for all students grades. It is taught by three experienced classroom teachers. Students will receive instruction from teachers certified in Social Studies, Math and English. All have experience teaching freshmen as well as upper classmen.  The small classroom size helps students discover their learning style, strengths and weaknesses which will help improve their academic performance. 
  
  Curriculum Includes:
  

  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Study Habits, Attitudes & Motivation
  • Digital Calendar & Task Management
  • Introduction to ASHS Digital Suite
  • Note-Taking Apps & Tools
  • Listening and Note-Taking
  • Test Taking Strategies
  • Math Strategies
  • Research and Writing Strategies
  • How to be a Successful High School

  For more information, contact Cathy Klase at klasec@spaldinghs.org.
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• Writing Seminar

  The Spalding Writing Seminar focuses on the development of the brief analytical essay, a key foundation for writing in all courses. Students practice and collaborate on numerous skills, from effective rhetorical strategies to essay organization to grammar tips and tools. 

   

  The Writing Seminar is ideal for students of all grade and achievement levels. Upperclassmen and AP students can focus on fine-tuning writing strategies and a new perspective on argumentative writing. Underclassmen benefit from an introduction to high school and collegiate standards for essay development.

  
  For more information, contact Dan McGrain at mcgraind@spaldinghs.org
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