BLOCK 1 (9:00-9:50)

BLOCK 2 (9:55-10:45)

BLOCK 3 (10:50-11:40)

101 Getting Ready for First Grade: MATH

Grade 1 In this class, the children will learn basic math concepts and develop math skills through cooperative problem solving activities and hands-on activities with pattern blocks, unifix cubes, geoboards, tiles, tangrams, games, and puzzles. We will also do engaging activities with money, time, and estimating, with emphasis placed on developing number sense. The students will develop their critical thinking skills and will be on the road to success in math!
Instructor: Liz O’Toner $275

102 Transition - Grade 1 to Grade 2
Grade 2 Build on first grade skills in math, reading, grammar and language arts. Add new vocabulary, increase fluency, and improve comprehension. We will work with numbers sense, fractions, decimals, study graphs and charts, work on money problems and determine strategies to solve word problems.
Instructor: Caren Ryan $285

103 Reading Magic
Grades 1-4 An exciting and challenging program designed to improve, strengthen, and enrich your child’s reading skills with a special emphasis on phonics.
Instructor: Sharon Sinclair $325

104 Comic Books Creation
Grades 2-4 Children’s picture books, comic books, and storyboarding all share one thing in common: the picture tells the story. Here students create stories visually, using sequential drawings. After mastering the basics of visual storytelling, students explore the use of words as complimentary to their drawings. The use of dialogue is incorporated as well. By the end of class, each student will have created his/her own comic book to take home to share with friends and family. Included: a guide to drawing from the You Can Draw DK series.
Instructor: Cara Barker $ 270

105 Academic Computing & Reports
Grades 3-8 Learn to use the computer and the Internet to make school reports and essays. Students will also improve their keyboarding skills while learning the entire Microsoft Office Suite. While using all the programs to their fullest, students will improve their reports by adding graphics. More than just a typing class, this workshop should improve your students’ grades as well.
Instructor: Paul J. Barker $260

106 Pre-Algebra
Grades 4-7 Have fun reviewing basic math and learning new concepts using manipulatives and games.
Instructor: Mary Lyzenga $250

107 Reading Comprehension
Grades 4-8 Students will work on understanding what they read. Through a variety of fun exercises, students will focus on picking out information in reading selections. This will lead to more efficient reading. Many group exercises will be presented orally to help students become more comfortable speaking in front of others.
Instructor: Chris Guyer $315

201 Getting Ready for First Grade - READING

Grade 1 Beginning First Grade is a big step! This course will help your child make a smooth transition from Kindergarten into First Grade. The class is designed to meet the needs of children at all levels. It will help emerging readers learn basic reading skills and strategies, with special emphasis on phonics. It will also expand the skills of an advanced reader through phonics and reading comprehension activities. Give your child a head start by giving them the tools they need for reading, and help them start out First Grade with confidence and success.
Instructor: Liz O’Toner $275

202 America the Beautiful

Grades 1-3 Learn about our country, the United States of America. Improve writing skills and learn about the flag, monuments, national parks, heros, and much more. Students will make an art book documenting key symbols of American history. We will use clay to make a Statue of Liberty.
Instructor: Caren Ryan $265

203 The World of Science
Grades 1-3 What makes a plant grow? What makes a plane fly? How do rocks form? How does a magnet work? These and other cool questions will be explored using hands-on activities. Students will learn and use the scientific method to answer questions about the things they see around them. Each Friday students will bring home cool stuff they can show the whole family.
Instructor: Paul J. Barker $290

204 Be an Algebraic Thinker
Grades 4-5 A program designed to engage students in meaningful algebraic activities dealing with patterns, relationships, equations (balances) and unknowns.
Instructor: Sharon Sinclair $325

205 Cooking!
Grades 3-8 Learn some of the basics every good cook should know - from measuring, whipping, and folding to rolling and blending. Some new concoctions are on the menu for this class. Come and join the fun in the kitchen. Fun for boys and girls!
Instructor: Mary Lyzenga $275

206 Calligraphy
Grades 3-8 Students will learn the fine arts of calligraphy and basic illumination. They will practice three different common scripts: Chancery Italic, Gothic and Uncial, and they will explore other free-form scripts or create their own. Additionally, students will create ornate lettering and designs for greeting cards and bookmarks. Finally, students will enjoy creating ambigrams: scripts that read the same way right-side-up as up-side-down (see below) or backward as forwards. Included: calligraphy pen, nibs, ink, materials box and The Art of Illuminating guide.
Instructor: Cara Barker $275

207 Study Skills
Grades 4-8 With a few new techniques and good habits, your grades will improve and you’ll have more free time. We will work on memory skills, time management and personal organization. Each student will learn the best way to organize themselves and their work for the maximum results in the new school year.
Instructor: Laurie Corwin $300

208 Artists’ Studio
Grades 4-8 Learn drawing, painting, collaging, and crafts, as well as clay sculpture. Express yourself and gain new skills as we have fun with creating paintings, dolls, beautiful boxes, and sculpture that is out of this world!
Instructor: Shirley Bonaparte $280

209 Podcasting
Grades 5-8 Master one of the hottest Web 2.0 technologies - podcasting! Students will learn how to create their own podcasts on topics that interest them such as music, sports, literature, movies, cooking, etc. We will also create a group podcast. Students will improve their writing and speaking skills, while having a chance to become published podcasters.
Instructor: Chris Guyer $275

301 Everyday Mathematics® for First Grade

Grade 1 Everyday Mathematics® was developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project to give students in elementary grades more mathematical content and to make them life-long mathematical thinkers. The program has had tremendous success in schools throughout the United States. It is used at Clairbourn in grades 1-5. Students use geoboards, tape measurers, dominos, dice, and calculators as well as paper and pencil..
Instructor: Caren Ryan $295

302 Art Everyday!

Grades 1-3 Come draw, paint, sculpt and work with clay as we experience many materials and find new ways to express ourselves! Looking at the Masters and seeing as they saw, we can find inspiration from Rembrandt to Picasso. Find new worlds to explore in art and find out more of the artist in you!
Instructor: Shirley Bonaparte $275

303 Computer Workshop
Grades 1-2 Students learn to use all of the programs in our computer lab. They will explore and become proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Publisher. They will learn to make and publish webpages with their own animations. They will also learn to create greeting cards and brochures. They will design a t-shirt with images of their choice, and take the t-shirt home at the end of class.
Instructor: Paul J. Barker $275

304 Math Magic
Grades 3-5 This program is designed to enrich and strengthen your child’s math skills through a variety of math activities using geoboards, tangrams, tiles, and other math manipulatives.
Instructor: Sharon Sinclair $325

305 Reading and Writing Workshop
Grades 3-4 Expand your reading and writing skills in this dynamic environment. You will have the opportunity to explore different genres: mysteries, biographies, fantasy, poetry and drama, among others. Students will learn the writing process for creative and expository writing. In doing so, students will develop and practice their own writing styles.
Instructor: Chris Guyer $300

306 Learn To Cook
Grades 3-8 Learn some of the basics every good cook should know - from measuring, whipping, and folding to rolling and blending. Some new concoctions are on the menu for this class. Come and join the fun in the kitchen. Fun for boys and girls!
Instructor: Mary Lyzenga $275

307 Junior Great Books ®
Grades 4-8 Have fun and join in a program proven to help students develop essential reading, thinking, listening, speaking and writing skills. Reading selections from great literature will be studied and discussed.
Instructor: Laurie Corwin $300

308 Introductory Japanese
Grades 4-8 This course will teach students how to read, write, and speak basic Japanese. We will also explore Japanese culture through movies and shows.
Instructor: Andrew Lyzenga $250

309 French Games
Grades 4-8 Practice French using language games! We will play classic word games, vocabulary-building games, computer games, and number, color and alphabet games: Scrabble en francais, Milles Bournes, Cluedo, le bingo, and others! We will learn greetings, how to tell time, and how to find your way around town. Impress friends and family with your mastery of simple French phrases.Instructor: Cara Barker $270

BLOCK 4 (12:20-1:10)

BLOCK 5 (1:15-2:05)

BLOCK 6 (2:10-3:00)

401 Water Games & Recreational Swimming

Grades 1-8 Lots of fun, cool, and refreshing games! Come learn and enjoy games such as water basketball, water polo, and more. As an added treat, we’ll teach you some fun dives too. There will also be lots of time for recreational swimming with your friends. Must be able to swim.
Instructors: Water Staff $250

402 Math Magic
Grades 1-3 This program is designed to enrich and strengthen your child’s math skills through a variety of math activities using geoboards, tangrams, tiles, and other math manipulatives.
Instructor: Sharon Sinclair $325

403 Grab Bag of Sports
Grades 1-3 Fun and exciting recreational activities in our air-conditioned gym including baseball, soccer, passball, basketball, volleyball, hockey, and bowling. Includes relays and lead-up drills for all sports. For boys and girls.
Instructor: John Paciorek $290

404 Classic Children’s Literature
Grades 2-3 Students will be introduced to books that are award winners. Class activities improve writing, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Short plays based on traditional fairy tales include all students. Compound words, homonyms and synonyms will be featured as students construct mini books.Instructor: Caren Ryan $275

405 Musical Theatre Workshop
Grades 2-4 The class will sing, dance, and act in preparing a musical revue with some of Broadway’s greatest hit songs. Everyone will gain solo and ensemble experience, with no previous experience or training necessary. Students will practice auditioning, learn tips on good vocal technique, and entertain other campers with the final production.
Instructor: Virginia D’Auria $275

406 Robots and Machines
Grades 3-8 Using the new and old Lego Mindstorms, students will build and program their own machines. Each student will have their own RCX/NXT to use and program during the course. The principles of gearing, torque, friction, mass, list programming, automation, and production will be taught. Students will have contests to see who can build the fastest, the most durable, the biggest, and the most powerful machine. A Lego prize will be given to every student at the end of the course.
Instructor: Paul J. Barker $320

501 Water Games & Recreational Swimming

Grades 1-8 Lots of fun, cool, and refreshing games! Come learn and enjoy games such as water basketball, water polo, and more. As an added treat, we’ll teach you some fun dives too. There will also be lots of time for recreational swimming with your friends. Must be able to swim.
Instructors: Water Staff $250

502 Money Sense
Grades 1-3 Take the mystery out of money and find out how fun it is to play with it. Start learning with games and activities that track coin value, making change and simple word problems. We will be drawing money, reading literature with money themes, and learning how it is made, stored and protected.
Instructor: Caren Ryan $265

503 From the Ground Up
Grades 1-4 The sky is the limit in this science class that teaches all aspects of flight and aerodynamics. Students will build and fly machines from the first balloons to the space age rockets of today and tomorrow. History will unfold as each student makes his or her own flying model while learning the principles of lift, drag, thrust, and gravity. Students will take their projects home every week.
Instructor: Paul J. Barker $260

504 It’s All About Logic
Grades 2-5 Develop and increase your critical thinking skills using a variety of exciting and stimulating logic activites.
Instructor: Sharon Sinclair $325

505 Grab Bag of Sports
Grades 3-5 Fun and exciting recreational activities in our air-conditioned gym including baseball, soccer, passball, basketball, volleyball, hockey, and bowling. Includes relays and lead-up drills for all sports. For boys and girls.
Instructor: John Paciorek $290

506 Video Games
Grades 3-8 In this course we will play and compare different video games throughout several different genres. The focus will be on multiplayer games that will give students practice in communications and teamwork.
Instructor: Andrew Lyzenga $250

507 Voice Class
Grades 5-8 Students will be given basic instruction in singing pop, Broadway and classical music. In addition to learning a series of vocal exercises designed for building their technical abilities, all students will prepare solos for a group program to be given during the last week of class.
Instructor: Virginia D’Auria $275

601 Water Games & Recreational Swimming

Grades 1-8 Lots of fun, cool, and refreshing games! Come learn and enjoy games such as water basketball, water hockey, water polo, and more. As an added treat, we’ll teach you some fun dives too. There will also be lots of time for recreational swimming with your friends. Must be able to swim.
Instructors: Water Staff $250

602 A Magic Carpet Ride
Grades 1-4 A fun-filled program designed to stimulate and enrich your child’s interest in good literature. Each day the students will hear and discuss a story that will take them on a magic carpet ride to new and exciting adventures in literature.
Instructor: Sharon Sinclair $325

603 Ceramic Sculpture
Grades 3-8 This course will help students learn and develop hand-building skills in ceramics. Students will also be able to glaze and take home all of their masterpieces.
Instructor: Andrew Lyzenga $250

604 Acrylic Action Figure Painting
Grades 3-8 Dry brushing, inking, color washing, highlighting, low lighting, and blending are taught on figures made of plastic and/or pewter. The figures will be Knights of the Realm or figures the students want to bring in. All supplies will be provided. Each student will be given a Knight to paint and decorate. Other figures may include dragons, tree ents, goblins, orcs, and elves. At the end of the class the student will be able to take home their completed knight (sampled picture below).
Instructor: Paul J. Barker $225

Superstars Sports Camp

(boys and girls)

Session I - June 23 to July 3, 9:00 -11:30 a.m.

Session II - July 7 to July 18, 9:00 -11:30 a.m.

Group A: Grades 4-6, M W F, $210
Group B: Grades 1-3, T TH, $160

Session III - July 21 to July 25, 9:00 -11:30 a.m.
Group A: Grades 4-6, M W F, $105
Group B: Grades 1-3, T TH, $80

This program includes physical conditioning in specific sports fundamentals for baseball, basketball, football, soccer, hockey, and bowling, team competition, a daily record of progress in conditioning activities, and a special trip to a Dodger Baseball game! Contact Coach John Paciorek at (626)285-6999 or (626)286-3108 to register for this program.

Summer Pass-Ball

(boys and girls)

5 weeks - June 23 to July 22 $75 per student

Group 1: Grades 1*, 2 and 3
(*advanced grade 1 level)
Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Group 2: Grades 4, 5 and 6
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Pass-ball is an exciting sport that involves a lot of running. Speed is an asset, but the nature of pass-ball facilitates the development of an elusive style of running, usually seen in football halfbacks. The game’s most important aspect is passing the ball. Teamwork is vital to scoring. Questions? Call Coach John Paciorek at (626)285-6999 or (626)286-3108 to register.

Morning & Afternoon Daycare

Any student who is enrolled in Summer Spree 2008 is eligible for Daycare. Morning daycare is available from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Afternoon Daycare is available as a block from 3:00 until 5:30 p.m. There is no Daycare between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Please see the back of the enclosed Registration form for prices and options for Daycare.

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