Academic Summer Camps

List of 6 items.

• Analytical Writing Workshop

  COVID-19 UPDATE: If any restrictions prevent students from gathering on campus, the Analytical Writing Camp will take place virtually. The Program Director, Katie Barnaba, is also an Education Technology Specialist at Spalding and is prepared to restructure this camp's format as necessary to accommodate a distance learning approach. Take advantage of this opportunity to improve those analytical writing skills before the next school year begins!
  
  This workshop is a great opportunity for Spalding students of all grade levels to better understand and emulate the fundamentals of strong writing. Class time includes group discussion, peer review, and writing practice. Because of the small class sizes, students receive individualized feedback from the instructor.
  
  

  Key topics in this workshop include the following:

  • The Writing Process
  • Structure & Organization
  • Topic Sentences
  • Thesis Statements
  • Evidence & Analysis
  • Formal Writing Style

  
  

  For more information, contact Katie Barnaba ('05) at barnabak@spaldinghs.org
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• 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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• Coding and AI Camp

  This beginner level camp is designed for kids with little to no programming experience and will use Scratch, Tynker, and Python.  Campers will start with the basics and explore the essential building blocks behind object-oriented programing through creating fun, interactive stories, and simple games.  Campers will create animated stories and games, learning programming concepts in 3 different languages (Scratch, Tynker, and Python) while developing a foundation of computational thinking - an essential skill in today's tech-driven world.  We break up the day with supervised outside play, sports, and activities.  Kids think creatively and learn how to program their own stories, games, and animations, as well as how to share their creations on the web.  Take home a copy of your own games at the end of the class.
  
  For more information, contact Josh Danza at danzaj@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 2020 SAT/ACT Class is designed to prepare students for testing dates in the 2020-2021 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 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:
  

  • Making the transition from Middle School to High School
  • How to become a Successful Student!
  • 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

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