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LEARN, CREATE & EXPLORE!Co-Ed camp offerings for kids K* – 12

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LAKE RIDGE ACADEMY2018 SUMMER PROGRAMS JUNE 11 – JULY 20

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A diverse and dynamic program offering full and half day experiences open to all area students! Come join us to explore, experience, create, think and have fun!

Program LengthWe offer six weeks of summer program options from June 11 – July 20, 2018. Camps and classes are offered in one to six week blocks. There will be no classes held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in observance of Independence Day.

Daily ScheduleThe day includes half (9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm) and full day (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) sessions, before and after-school care, and a supervised lunch.

RegistrationComplete registration forms will be accepted by mail or in person to the Business Office during regular business hours. PDF registration forms are available for download from www.lakeridgeacademy.org/summerprograms. Registration will be confirmed after June 1.

Tuition and Cancellation/WithdrawalTuition must be paid with registration. Prices vary by class. Please see class descriptions for program fees. Courses with insufficient enrollment will be cancelled no later than June 1, and a full refund of tuition will be made. Those cancelling or withdrawing from a class will be subject to a fee of 10% of the total tuition or $50.00, whichever is greater. No refunds of tuition will be made after June 8. Lake Ridge Academy reserves the right to dismiss a student for inappropriate behavior with no refund for the tuition paid.

Course CreditCourses in Health and U.S. History are offered during the Summer Programs for school credit.

INSIDE2018 Summer Program Details 2 – 3

Discovery Camps (Full & Half Day, K* – 4th) 4

Fine Arts & Technology Camps 5 – 7

Environmental & Experiential Camps 8 – 9

Academic Camps (including courses for credit) 10 – 11

Chess Camp (USA Chess) 11

Athletic Camps 12

Registration Form 13

Medical Authorization (Required) 14

Class Offerings at a Glance 15


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Extended DayBefore and after-school supervision is available for a fee of $7.50 per hour. Extended Day times are from 8:00 am – 9:00 am and from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Extended Day is operated by experienced Lake Ridge Academy faculty and staff. You may register for Extended Day as the need arises. Billing is handled through the Business Office.

Health & WellnessDuring the Summer Program, there is NO NURSE on duty. In the event of an emergency, 911 will be contacted.

Lunch/SnacksParents are responsible for providing their child with a lunch (including beverage). Refrigeration is available. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided by Lake Ridge Academy.

Class SizePersonalized attention is an important feature of the Summer Program; therefore, class size is limited and set by the Summer Program Director.

InstructorsMost summer programs are taught by Lake Ridge Academy faculty. All of our instructors are certified teaching professionals or highly experienced in their field of instruction. In many programs, a Lake Ridge Academy Upper School student or graduate will serve as a counselor/assistant.

Field TripsSeveral camps and classes will be taking field trips. Parents will be informed of the trip destination prior to the day of the trip. Field trips are chaperoned by Lake Ridge Academy staff and transportation is provided.

More Questions?If you have additional questions about the Summer Program, please contact Mrs. Katherine Hatcher, Summer Program Director, at (440) 327-1175, ext. 9141, fax: (440) 353-0324, or email: [email protected]. Questions regarding tuition, cancellations, or billing, please contact Mrs. Karen Yost (ext. 9134) in the Business Office.

PLEASE NOTE: MANY CLASSES AND CAMPS FILL EARLY; REGISTRATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. GRADE LEVELS PRINTED IN THE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS INDICATE GRADES THAT STUDENTS WILL ENTER IN FALL 2018.


Discovery Camps are multi-disciplinary day camps designed to provide children with an enriching, and rewarding learning experience in an environment of summer fun. Campers will encounter a variety of hands-on learning experiences each week, and they will try new things, visit new places, and meet new people all under the guidance of experienced, caring, Lake Ridge Academy faculty and staff.

Discovery Camps will be open for students entering grade 1 – 4, with admitted Lake Ridge Academy Kindergartners invited to join the fun!

Discovery Camps are led by Mrs. Jennifer Szwagulak, Mrs. Kristy Rodriguez, and other Lake Ridge Academy faculty—all Lake Ridge Academy Summer Program veterans. Teachers are assisted by camp counselors, consisting of both upper school and college students.

Week 1: June 11 – 15: Artist for A Week Calling all budding Picassos, Monets, Jan Bretts, and Tomie DePaolas! Throughout the week, students will participate in many artistic activities including: making puppets, painting, sculpting clay, creating illustrations and more! Students will learn about famous masters of classical art, as well as illustrators of modern children’s literature. This week includes our weekly Water Day, a field trip to the beautiful Oberlin College Art Museum and a fun side trip to SplashZone!

Week 2: June 18 – 22: Curtain Up! Drama Camp (Full Day only) Led by Lake Ridge Academy Drama Teacher, Mrs. Kristy Rodriguez, this week introduces students to the stage. Students will sing, dance, perform in group theater games, and explore theatrical improvisation. This creative, low pressure environment provides campers with an introduction to musical theater. Students will present a showcase of their work on the final day of camp for their family and friends.

Week 3: June 25 – 29: Amazing AnimalsThis week will be all about animals, both wild and domestic. Students will have the opportunity to meet several live animals this week! Investigations on Lake Ridge Academy’s 93-acre campus, which contains nature trails and a scientific study pond, will be part of our daily routine and will include: morning bird walks, pond studies, insect safaris and mammal tracking. Students will research favorite animals and make animal art. This week also includes our weekly Water Day and an exciting field trip to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo!

Week 4: July 2 – 6 (no camp on Wednesday, July 4): Time Machine TravelJoin us for a week of travel adventure! We’ll pack our bags and explore the exciting times of ancient Greece and Rome, the perilous ages of the dinosaurs, the days of pirates and Vikings, and rocket to the future. We’ll build a time machine, and also spend a day on a field trip to the Natural History Museum, seeing our research up close!

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Week 5: July 9 – 13: Space CampGet ready to blast off with a week of out-of-this-world space exploration! We will study about the space station and build one of our very own as we become astronauts for the week, learning all about astronauts’ training, daily routines, and more! We’ll also learn about the planets, stars and constellations, and read celestial myths and legends. We’ll have fun at our weekly Water Day and a special NASA field trip!!

Week 6: July 16 – 20: Planes, Trains & AutomobilesAll system GO! This is a fast-paced camp for kids on the move! This week we’ll dig deep into all of the exciting aspects of travel—be it on planes, trains and autos or rockets, bikes and boats! We’ll spend the week researching, building, testing, and racing a variety of structures: cars, balloon rockets, airplanes, handcrafted rafts, and more! During our time in Lake Ridge Academy’s computer lab, we will get inspiration from vehicles throughout the centuries as we design our own dream machines. We’ll cool off during our weekly Water Day as we transport ourselves down the waterslide, through sprinklers and across the pools! Later in the week, we’ll get an up close look as we explore multiple trains at a train museum.

Sign up for a full day (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) or a half-day (9:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 – 4:00 pm)

Cost: Full Day: $300.00 per week Half Day: $175.00 per week

* Admitted Lake Ridge Academy Kindergarteners are invited to join the fun.


FINE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY CAMPSArt CampStudents will work with ceramics, prints, wire sculptures, painting, and drawing using a multitude of mediums, and materials available in the art room. This camp is an opportunity to fine tune artistic skills and to learn to make aesthetic decisions about personal works of art.

Instructor: Mrs. Melanie Frankiewicz Grade Level: 1 – 8 Dates: June 11 – 22 (two-week session) Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $350.00

Creating in 3 DimensionsHave you ever had an idea that you wished you could bring to life? Ever drawn a sketch and thought how cool it would be to have your design created in 3 dimensions? Are you interested in the world of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing? Consider joining this class where you will utilize Sketchup to create objects in virtual space and then see them printed on one of Lake Ridge Academy’s 3D printers. Examples have included airfoil test sections, various chess pieces, and even the ancient Greek Temple of Venus.

Instructor: Mr. Andy Wright Grade Level: 6 – 12 Dates: June 18 – 22 Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $175.00

Continue Creating in 3 DimensionsThis course will follow the initial course, but is also open to those who were unable to take the “Creating” course. The course will introduce SolidWorks and AutoCad, two of the primary CAD software programs used in engineering. Students will create complex shapes in Sketchup and Blender, and will utilize the more advanced features of the printers. Filaments will include standard PLA, semi-flex PLA, and dissolvable filament (for complex shapes). Students will learn more about the printing software and how to troubleshoot printing issues.

Instructor: Mr. Andy Wright Grade Level: 6 – 12 Dates: June 25 – 29 Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $175.00

Oberlin Choristers World Music FestivalNEW for 2018! Children from all over Northeast Ohio join together for this fun, interactive, and rich learning experience that helps open their world to new cultures and musical styles in a week-long day camp. A typical day includes singing, dancing, and playing instruments. Campers learn about language, customs, peoples, and traditions from the area of study. A special finale concert will punctuate a week of singing, dancing, and learning an interactive and fun environment!

Instructor: Oberlin Choristers Artistic Staff Grade Level: 3 – 8 Dates: June 11 – 15

Session: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $170.00 if registered by May 15, 2018: $195.00

after May 15, 2018 (financial assistance available. Email [email protected] for more info)

> Registration: www.ochoristers.org

CLASSROOM ANTICS TECH CAMPSClassroom Antics offers STEAM-based camps in a range of topics including robotics, video game design, coding and stop-motion animation. All Classroom Antics Camps are half-day camps. Registration must take place directly with Classroom Antics. For questions or to register, please visit www.classroomantics.com.

LEGO® Robotics: Jungle Bricks – STEAM Camp This camp lets kids bring movement and life to their LEGO creations by teaching them how to code action and sound into their LEGO builds. Kids apply engineering principles by building animal-themed robots with LEGO WeDo technology, code using basic visual programming, and gain an understanding of environmental science by bringing their LEGO animal creations to life. Kids construct and program LEGO robots to move with motors, react with sensors, and emit sounds. LEGO robots remain at camp; pictures of robots and LEGO creations are sent home after camp.

Instructor: Classroom Antics Instructor Ages: 7 – 9 Dates: July 2 – 6 (no camp Wednesday, July 4) Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $195.00

> Registration: www.classroomantics.com continued


Video Game Design: Level Up! – STEAM CampKids turn screen time into learning time in Video Game Design: Level Up! tech camp by creating their own 3D video games! Kids will design video games with exciting challenges, innovative game play, and fun characters using Kodu from Microsoft. Kids will play each other’s games, offering compliments, suggestions, and encouragement along the way. Video games created in this camp will be saved on a complimentary USB drive to share with friends and family. All video games are playable on Windows computers.

Instructor: Classroom Antics Instructor Ages: 7 – 9 Dates: July 2 – 6 (no camp Wednesday, July 4) Session: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $195.00

> Registration: www.classroomantics.com

Stop-Motion Animation: Brick Flicks™ – Tech CampLights, Camera, LEGO! Become a producer of stop-motion animation videos by enrolling in Stop-Motion Animation: Brick Flicks™ tech camp! Kids will produce multiple stop-motion animation videos using LEGO bricks, minifigures, and iKITMovie or Dragonfame video-capture software. Kids express their creativity by developing stories with characters, green-screen backgrounds, and a high-definition webcam. Stop-motion videos produced in camp will be saved on a complimentary USB drive to share with family and friends on a Windows or Mac computer.



Video Production: TubeStars – STEAM CampDoes your child dream of becoming the next YouTube star? Then enroll them in this awesome Video Production: Tubestars tech camp, brand new for 2018! Kids will learn the best way to frame and shoot video, edit videos, and create customized title screens. Kids will create videos in popular genres, including tutorial videos, gaming videos, unboxing videos, and more! Videos used in this camp will be saved on a complimentary USB drive to take home. Note: we will be showing students how to upload videos to a YouTube channel; however, videos must be uploaded at home with parent supervision, per YouTube’s guidelines.



Programming: Creative Coders™ – Tech CampTurn your child’s creativity into code in Computer Programming: Creative Coders™ tech camp, where kids will create multiple, fun, and interactive software programs. Kids will develop interactive games, as well as musical and artistic software programs with Scratch’s visual programming language. Kids will learn how to use if-then statements, loops, variables, and subroutines. Programs created in camp will be saved on a complimentary USB drive to share with friends and family, and are playable on Windows computers.



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LEGO® Robotics: Real World Heroes – STEAM CampKids become leaders of tomorrow by learning how to engineer solutions to some of today’s challenges in LEGO Robotics: Real World Heroes tech camp! Kids build and program LEGO robots to think, move and react to solve various engineering challenges facing the world today. Kids use dedicated laptops and LEGO Mindstorm EV3 programming to accomplish a series of innovative challenges. LEGO robots remain at camp; pictures of robots and LEGO creations are sent home after camp.

Instructor: Classroom Antics Instructor Ages: 10 – 14 Dates: July 2 – 6 (no camp Wednesday, July 4) Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $195.00 > Registration: www.classroomantics.com

Minecraft: Rule the World – STEAM CampIf your child loves Minecraft and wants to design and program new ideas into their worlds, then join us for this awesome Minecraft: Rule the World tech camp. Kids will learn how to code with a block-based visual programming language inside MinecraftEDU using if-then and while-do statements, variables, and loops. With these tools, they’ll automate processes inside the game, such as farming and mining. Redstone will be used to create circuits and switches to control objects. Kids customize their tools and weapons to rule the world!



Video Game Design: Arcade Generation – STEAM CampDesign numerous types of video games by applying the key game development skills of character development, environment creation, and innovative gameplay with GameMaker software. Kids are led through the full process of creating a video game, including developing characters, rooms, adding backgrounds, music, sound effects and other techniques. Kids are provided access to a copy of the GameMakers software and a library of graphics and music files to continue to develop the video games they make in camp and create new ones. Video games produced in camp will be saved on a complimentary USB drive to play with friends and family on a Windows computer.



ACTIVE LEARNING SERVICES VIDEO GAME CREATION CAMPSActive Learning Services’ Video Game Creation Camps offer programs that use custom designed curriculum to encourage campers to use their creativity as they learn to program a video game using step-by-step instructions. All Active Learning Services’ Video Game Creation Camps are half-day programs that can be combined to create a full-day experience for $510.00 or matched with a half-day Chess Camp (see page 11) for $485.00. Registration must take place directly with Active Learning Services/USA Chess and not through Lake Ridge Academy. For questions or to register, please visit www.activelearningcamps.com or call 1-888-652-4377.

Kodu Video Game Creation – Adventure – Like Mario CartChildren will have the option of learning how to program using a Microsoft Xbox controller! Students will create their own cool custom world and navigate through it. Within this world, they will create tasks that need to be completed in order to progress to the next level. Some of those tasks include escaping a sewer maze, survival mode, outwitting rivals, creating decoys and collecting bonus items—all while having fun! Xbox control is optional and supplied by the student.

Instructor: Active Learning Services Instructor Ages: 7 – 16 Dates: July 9 – 13 Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $315.00

> Registration: www.activelearningcamps.com

Video Game Creation – Arcade Style – Like Pac-Man & AsteroidsThe Arcade course is a program where the game that is created has action for each level all on one screen similar to Centipede, Asteroids, or Pac-Man. The campers create a main character, which can be anything their imagination can think of. Other characters, or enemies, pursue the main character who dodge their attacks. The character will score points for picking up objects and destroying the enemy objects. Options are endless and children create level after level for a full week of fun.



Modding, Networking and Hosting with MinecraftMinecraft is hugely popular because it’s collaborative, open-ended and moddable. Our program preserves those qualities and adds a large dose of fun! The week begins with learning the game, controls, recipes and a bit of hosting and networking. Next, campers are connecting to different worlds hosted on our secure server and experimenting with character skins, mods, and custom maps. By day three, the kids are building a moat or even creating a chessboard—the possibilities are limitless!




Field and Fiber FunSpend a week out in the fields and inside crafting! There will be daily goodies to make and taste! Each day we will be visiting the wooded areas and cleared paths on our campus collecting supplies for our crafts. In addition, we will be reusing old bottles, yarn, felt and thread in new and creative ways. At the end of the week, we will be designing gardens for fairies and trolls. Campers should arrive each day with bug spray, boots, water bottle, sun screen and an extra set of clothes.

Instructor: Ms. Lauren Thome and Mrs. Laura Lane Grade Level: K* – 3 Dates: June 11 – 15 Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $175.00

Ichthyology and Fishing Do you fish or want to learn how? Ever thought about learning to tie your own flies or building your own fishing pole? Spend wonderful summer days around our school pond, on nearby rivers, and on the lake learning to bait a line, use a spin lure, and to cast a fly fishing rod. Students receive instruction and guided practice as needed. The class will also focus on learning about local fish anatomy, habitat, behavior and food resources. As we will be on and off campus, future ichthyologists should dress for the weather, bring a life vest, snack and their patience.

Instructor: Mr. David Harris & Mr. Rob Robertson Grade Level: 4 & up Dates: June 11 – 15 Session: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $350.00

Hike and Bike WeekSpend the week outdoors hiking and biking the best of our region’s trails and parks. Learn how to use a compass, GPS, maps and the natural world to find your way. We’re on the move this week to Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Metroparks, so grab your daypack, your hiking shoes, and let’s hit the trail!

Instructor: Mr. David Harris and Mr. Rob Robertson Grade Level: 4 & up Dates: June 18 – 22 Session: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $350.00

Engineering ChallengesTake on challenges in engineering by learning to experiment, research, design and build to solve problems, develop new ideas and more in the Kemper Science and Engineering Exploratorium and engineering labs. This exciting class is for students who want to explore their engineering potential.

Instructor: Mr. David Harris & Mr. Rob Robertson Grade Level: 4 & up Dates: June 25 – 29 Session: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $350.00

ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIENTIAL CAMPS

Ultra|Missions Paddleboard CampNEW for 2018! With an emphasis on instruction and skill development in standup paddleboarding, Dr. Lynne Nagy of Ultra|Missions leads camp activities with support from a highly trained, professional staff. Join Dr. Nagy for a week of instruction and skill development in the sport of paddleboarding. Water and land activities build problem solving skills and enhance fitness in a fun, safe, and collegial environment. Campers will be bused to Huntington Beach daily and will return to Lake Ridge Academy at the end of camp.

Instructor: Dr. Lynne Nagy Grade Level: 4 – 12 Dates: June 25 – 29 or July 9 – 13 Session: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Cost: $350.00 per weekly session



Need for Speed: Rockets Build and launch your own model rocket! As part of this program, you will investigate the principles of rocketry. You will observe, record, measure, and calculate information related to concepts such as thrust, acceleration, speed, altitude, trajectory, and variables. Building your own models will teach building skills, and allow you to make adjustments for increased speed or agility. Blast off with us!

Instructor: Mr. David Harris Grade Level: 4 & up Dates: July 9 – 13 Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $175.00

Nature PhotographyEnjoy a summer’s week on our beautiful campus, Sandy Ridge, and Indian Hollow capturing the essence of nature through a lens. Proving in-field, hands-on instruction in digital camera use, composition and elements of design along with the fundamentals of digital darkroom, this course is an introduction to the art of nature and photography. Photographers should dress for the summer weather including a hat, bug spray and SPF lotion.

Instructor: Mr. Rob Robertson Grade Level: 4 & up Dates: July 9 – 13 Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $175.00

WoodworkingAre you interested in working with your hands as well as your mind? Learn an important skill and proper technique for using hand and power tools as we design and build a variety of useful projects for our campus and your home, including bird houses, bat boxes, and more!

Instructor: Mr. David Harris Grade Level: 4 – 8 Dates: July 9 – 13 Session: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $175.00

Camp LEAD: The Amazing ChaseNEW for 2018! Lake Ridge Academy is proud to partner with The Effective Leadership Academy to offer an innovative youth leadership program. Camp LEAD: The Amazing Chase utilizes games and outdoor team activities to encourage healthy competition and collaboration, and has a focus on cooperation, teamwork, effective communication strategies, time management, and the art of personal leadership.

Just like the hit television series The Amazing Race, campers are given daily team challenges that will help them learn to negotiate for success and gain valuable team points! Join us for a week of fun! Interactive challenges will stretch campers’ personal limits, educate, empower and equip them to take away the critical soft skill needed to become a leader in today’s world.

Instructor: ELA Instructor Grade Level: 5 – 8 Dates: July 9 – 13 Session: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $275.00 through March 31;

$295.00 after March 31

> Registration: www.effectivela.org

Sporting LifeNEW for 2018! A lifetime of devotion to the sporting life begins with whetting the appetite with experience. Join us as we explore the sporting world with river kayaking in the Metroparks, the time-honored sports of golf and tennis, sport shooting at Beaver Creek Gun Club, and much more! Space is very limited for this camp, so be sure to register early!

Instructor: Mr. Rob Robertson and Mr. David Harris Grade Level: 5 – 9 Dates: July 16 – 20 Session: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $350.00


The Historian’s Toolbox 2018This class is designed for middle school students who are interested in learning and refining strategies for historical reading and writing. The first half of each session will focus on learning close reading strategies for nonfiction texts using Notice and Note’s 3 Big Questions and 5 Nonfiction signposts. The second half of each session will focus on students developing key skills for investigating historical questions, and analyzing primary and secondary source documents with the purpose of improving their research and writing skills. This course will provide students with the necessary tools to confidently approach historical reading and writing in middle school.

Instructors: Ms. Lisa McElwain and Mr. Mathew Barker Grade Level: 6 – 8 Dates: June 11 – 15 Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $150.00

Reading and Writing with PowerThis class is designed for new middle school students, or for current middle school students who would benefit from further instruction in the close reading of fiction texts, as well as sentence and paragraph writing. In the first half of each session, students will read a variety of short stories and will learn and practice Notice and Note’s six fiction signposts. These signposts alert students to significant moments in the text, and give them strategies to explore the texts and find evidence to support their interpretations. In the second half of each session, students will learn and practice concrete writing strategies that they can apply to all subjects and classes.

Instructors: Ms. Lisa McElwain and Mr. Dale Pagano Grade Level: 6 – 8 Dates: June 11 – 15 Session: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $150.00

HealthThis is an Upper School level course for credit, grades 9 – 12, and equals one semester of health. Topics will include building a healthy foundation with nutrition and physical activity, emotional health, and promoting safe and healthy relationships. Students will receive certification in Basic First Aid and CPR. Mr. Edgar will contact all participants to find convenient class meeting times (typically meeting one time per week).

Instructor: Mr. Andrew Edgar Grade Level: 9 – 12 Dates: June 11 – July 20 Session: Independent study with in-school sessions Cost: $600.00

U.S. HistoryThis summer program course is designed to allow a student to fulfill the Lake Ridge Academy Upper School U.S. History graduation requirement while providing flexibility to accommodate other summer activities. The course focuses on various themes in the history of the United States with an emphasis on 20th Century.

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The class will meet every day during the first week (June 11 – 15), followed by a more flexible schedule that includes the use of online resources (lectures and readings) that will allow the student to do most of the work off-campus. Requirements include a take home midterm exam due July 6 and a final exam that must be completed on July 20. Additional writing and/or homework assignments will also be required.

After the first week of class, students will be required to meet periodically on campus for discussion with the teacher and other classmates. The instructor will work with each student to create a schedule which will meet each student’s individual needs.

Because of the unique structure of this course, the student will receive a pass/fail grade. Passing the course with a C- or higher will fulfill a graduation requirement, but will not affect GPA.

Instructor: Mr. Paul Isherwood Grade Level: 11 – 12 Dates: June 11 – July 20 Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $1,200.00

History of Rock ’n’ RollHave you ever wondered how Elvis, The Beatles and Jay-Z all fit together in the history and development of popular culture? This micro course will explore the growth of popular music, its performers, recordings, events, and cultural identity, with a


primary focus on the decades of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Additionally, we will look at how the stars of the early rock era influenced the artists of today. This is not a music course, per se, but we will be listening to a lot of music, loudly, as we consider how Rock ’n’ Roll grew out of a youth movement into the soundtrack of our lives.

Instructor: Mr. Mathew Barker Grade Level: 8 – 12 Dates: June 18 – 29 (two-week session) Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $300.00

Model UN CampWhat better way to spend your summer vacation than debating some of the biggest issues in the world today with other students who love Model UN? Mr. Barker is offering a unique mini-camp experience this summer and wants you to come join your fellow delegates in this two-week experience. Students will learn the ins and outs of Model UN including how to write a better position paper, understanding parliamentary procedure, and how to formally write a resolution. If you want to be the “best delegate” you can be, then come join Mr. Barker this summer!

Instructor: Mr. Mathew Barker Grade Level: 7 – 12 Dates: June 18 – 29 (two-week session) Session: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $300.00

Study SkillsAchieve greater academic success with improved skills in time management, organization, listening and taking notes, test strategies, critical reading, research and more. Goal setting, stress

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management, and overcoming procrastination will also be covered. Individualized programs will be designed to accommodate various needs and abilities.

Instructor: Mr. David Harris Grade Level: 4 – 8 Dates: July 2 – 6 (no class Wednesday, July 4) Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $150.00

Math RulesThis class is designed for students who love math and want to explore numbers and patterns and move through the basics and into more advanced mathematics at their own pace, and is a great class for the math student who would benefit from additional math practice and instruction.

Instructor: Mr. David Harris Grade Level: 4 – 6 Dates: July 2 – 6 (no class Wednesday, July 4) Session: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $150.00

French AdventureNEW for 2018! Love doing arts and crafts? Want to learn about French culture as well as some fun French words? Then join us in an aventure française this summer at Lake Ridge Academy. We will explore the culture of France as well as several other French-speaking nations around the world through arts and crafts.

Instructor: Ms. Megan Esch Grade Level: K* – 3 Dates: July 9 – 13 or July 16 – 20 Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $150.00 per weekly session

USA Chess: National Chess CampWe are very excited to host the 2018 USA National Chess Camp Tour! USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. Their staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess instructors in North America. Registration options include morning, afternoon and all-day sessions. Campers experience chess instruction and play in a fun filled environment designed to improve their skills whether they are interested in casual or competitive chess. Tuition includes a trophy, chess set and much more.

> Registration must take place directly with USA Chess and not through Lake Ridge Academy.

Instructors: USA Chess Staff Grade Level: K* – 12 Dates: July 9 – 13

Sessions: Cost: Morning Chess (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) $275.00 Afternoon Chess (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm) $275.00 Full Day Chess Camp (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) $445.00 Half-Day Chess & Half-Day Active Learning Services Computer Camp $485.00

> Registration: www.activelearningcamps.com * Admitted Lake Ridge Academy

Kindergarteners are invited to join the fun.


Royals Summer Tennis CampAre your young athletes interested in tennis, or have you thought about getting them involved with the sport? Royals varsity coaches Doug Cook and Rich Robbins will teach players of all ages and abilities the game and work on strokes, form and strategy. Players are placed based on skill level. Camp sessions are Monday – Thursday, with optional match play on Fridays. Players signing up for both sessions or multiple weeks will receive a 10% discount on session fees.

Instructor: Coach Doug Cooke and Coach Rich Robbins Dates: Lessons are Monday – Thursday; Friday is Match Play (optional) June 11 – 14 June 18 – 21 June 25 – 28

July 2 – 6* July 9 – 12 July 16 – 19 July 23 – 26

Friday Match Play: June 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27

* No camp July 4

Grade Level/Session Time/Cost Little Royals Introduction to Tennis: Grades K* – 2; 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm; $40.00/session Grades 3 – 6: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm; $75.00/session Grades 7 & up: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm; $100.00/session Friday Supervised Match Play – All ages; 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm; $60.00

Royals Basketball CampLooking to add more summer athletic fun? Join our coaches for our Lake Ridge Academy Boys and Girls Basketball Camps. Flyers with more details will be sent home with students later this spring!

Dates: June 4 – 8 & June 11 – 14

Challenger Sports: Tetra Brazil Soccer CampLake Ridge Academy is pleased to announce a year of partnership with Challenger Sports, providers of the USA’s most popular Brazilian soccer camp, Tetra Brazil, at Lake Ridge Academy’s soccer fields. The camp will run Monday through Friday and each child will be coached by a member of Challenger’s Brazilian coaching staff, flown to the U.S.A. exclusively to work at these programs.

The Tetra Brazil curriculum has been designed by professional coaches to provide teams and players with the same expert level of training received by soccer players in Brazil. Challenger’s custom built camps focus on individual player development and are delivered by a team of passionate coaching staff handpicked to coach your player!

Each camper will receive a free camp T-shirt, soccer ball, soccer poster, individual skills evaluation and free access to an educational soccer website. For further information and to register please visit www.challengersports.com or call Simon at (513) 407-6755.

Instructor: Tetra Brazil Coaches Grade Level: 1 – 10 Note: Students will be divided by staff into appropriate grade levels

Dates: June 18 – 22 Session: Half Day: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Full Day: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: Half Day: $190.00 Full Day: $246.00

> Registration: www.challengersports.com

The Academy Basketball CampLake Ridge Academy is proud to be a site for the National Basketball Academy! This exciting basketball opportunity is for boys and girls ages 7 – 15. Camp highlights include:

• Fun, motivational, and expert instruction provided by the National Basketball Academy

• Stations, drills, skills contests, and live games• Campers will receive an Under Armor Dri-Fit Shirt and an

officially licensed pair of Player Picture socks

> Registration must take place directly with The National Basketball Academy and not through Lake Ridge Academy.

Instructor: The National Basketball Academy Coaches Grade Level: 2 – 10 Dates: June 18 – 22 Session: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm Cost: $195.00

> Registration: www.tnbabasketball.com

Archery CampCome out and have fun learning or improving your archery skills in this outdoor camp. Students will learn and practice both basic techniques and safety principles as well as participate in both individual and group challenge activities. A variety of bows will be available including the long, recurve, compound, and Genesis bow.

Instructors: Mr. Norm Miller & Mr. Andrew Edgar Grade Level: 4 – 12 Dates: June 25 – 29 or July 9 – 13 Session: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $175.00 per weekly session

ATHLETIC CAMPS


ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENTIn consideration of the undersigned camper (the “Camper”) participating in the following activity (which might not otherwise be available to Camper): Summer Camp (the “Activity”), the Camper or Camper’s parent or legal guardian and their heirs, legal and estate representatives and assigns (all of which are collectively called the “Releasing Parties): (i) acknowledge and understand that there are certain known and unanticipated risks and dangers associated with participation in the Activity and transportation related to same, and voluntarily and knowingly assume full responsibility for any (and all) risks of personal injury (including, but not limited to, paralysis, broken bones, lacerations, bruises and other bodily injuries caused by falls or contact with other participants, volunteers, Lake Ridge Academy employees and agents and their personal property, as the case may be, and medical conditions caused from physical activity or exertion during the Activity), permanent disability, death or property damage (including, but not limited to, damage to clothing or any other property) arising out of, related to or resulting from Camper’s participation in the Activity and transportation related to same, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties (as defined herein) or otherwise; (ii) release and discharge Lake Ridge Academy, together with its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, assigns, members, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, whether known or unknown, whether contemplated or unforeseen, which the Releasing Parties have, had or may have against or with respect to the Released Parties arising out of, related to or resulting from Camper’s participation in the Activity and transportation related to same; (iii) covenant not to sue the Released Parties and waive all claims arising out of, related to or resulting from Camper’s participation in the Activity and transportation related to same; and (iv) agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless the Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage, cost or expense (including, but not limited, to attorneys’ fees) the Released Parties may incur arising out of, related to or resulting from Camper’s participation in the Activity and transportation related to same, whether such loss, liability, damage, cost or expense is caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise. The Releasing Parties acknowledge that they: (i) have read the foregoing and fully understand the foregoing terms and conditions, and (ii) have read all rules, regulations and policies associated with the Activity and fully understand their terms and conditions. The Releasing Parties represent and warrant that Camper is in good health and, as such, capable of participating safely in the Activity.

The Releasing Parties recognize that they are voluntarily and knowingly giving up substantial rights by signing this Assumption of Risk, Release, Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement and have signed this Agreement freely without any inducement, assurance or guarantee being made to them.

Signature of Parent (Legal Guardian): _______________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________

Registration FormPlease complete a separate registration form for each child. Photocopies are acceptable.

Please fill out reverse side. Full balance is payable with registration.

Please print clearly.Child’s Name: _____________________________________________________ M____ F____ Birth Date: ________________________Entering Grade:__________________ School Attending:___________________________________________________________________Parent Name(s):______________________________________________________________________________________________________Street Address:______________________________________________________________ Home Phone:___________________________City/Zip:___________________________________________________________________ Work Phone:____________________________Cell/Pager # (Dad):_______________________________________ Cell/Pager # (Mom):_______________________________________E-mail address:__________________________________________________ Student T-Shirt size: (Youth or Adult) S M L XL

Summer Program:

Class______________________________ Week____ Date________ Time________ Cost________






MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO:Lake Ridge AcademyMAIL TO:Lake Ridge AcademyAttn: Business Office37501 Center Ridge RoadNorth Ridgeville, Ohio 44039FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:Katherine Hatcher(440) 327-1175 ext. [email protected]

**There will be a 3% processing fee applied to all credit card payments**To register via credit card: Visa ____ Mastercard ____ Signature_______________________________________________________Credit Card # _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ 3 Digit Security Code # _____ _____ _____ _____ Exp. __________

EXTENDED DAY: An Extended Day Program is offered every day for pre-camp. Hours (8:00 am – 9:00 am and after camp (4:00 pm – 5:30 pm) at a rate of $7.50/hour.Students remaining in Extended Day past 5:30 pm will incur a late fee at the rate of $1/minute.


MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION: In the event of a child’s serious illness or accident occurring while he or she is at camp or elsewhere under camp supervision, the camp’s policy is to first notify the student’s parent/guardian, then their physician, as designated below, as soon as reasonably possible. However, if the camp is unable to locate such designees and considers immediate treatment necessary, then I, the undersigned parent/guardian, hereby authorize the camp to take such emergency measures as seem reasonably necessary under the circumstances, including treatment and/or surgery by an availa-ble physician and/or in a nearby hospital.

Please Print Legibly

Hospital Insurance Company: Policy Number:

Emergency Name (other than parent): Phone: ( ) Phone: ( ) Emergency Name (other than parent): Phone: ( ) Phone: ( )

Signature of Parent or Guardian: Date:

Are Immunizations up to date? Y N Date of last Tetanus: Injuries/Illnesses/Operations in the past year? Conditions for which camper is currently under treatment or supervision:

Name/dosage of prescribed medications: Given at home: To be given at camp: If medication is to be given at camp, a current doctor’s order and parent authorization form must be submitted.

Medication must be provided in its properly labeled prescription bottle. Students with Epi-pens will complete FARE form.

Restrictions in physical activity: Physician’s Name: Phone: ( ) Dentist Name: Phone: ( ) Additional information the Director should know about (please be specific):

PHOTO AUTHORIZATION: I hereby authorize Lake Ridge Academy, its agents and employees to use photographic images or likenesses of the enrolled child for the use and benefit of Lake Ridge Academy’s summer program in its publications, marketing and promotional materials. Signature: Date:

Name (Last, First): ______________________________________


Class Offerings at a Glance GRADESK* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

WEEK ONE: June 11 – 15Art Camp (AM) p. 5 X X X X X X X XDiscovery Camp (AM/PM/Full Day) p. 4 X X X X XOberlin Choristers (Full Day) p. 5 X X X X X XField and Fiber Fun (AM) p. 8 X X X XIchthyology and Fishing (Full Day) p. 8 X X X X X X X X XHealth (Arranged) p. 10 X X X XHistorian Toolbox (AM) p. 10 X X XReading & Writing with Power (PM) p. 10 X X XTennis (PM) p. 12 X X X X X X X X X X X X XU.S. History (AM) p. 10 X X

WEEK TWO: June 18 – 22Art Camp (AM) p. 5 X X X X X X X XCreating in 3D (AM) p. 5 X X X X X X XDiscovery Camp (Full Day) p. 4 X X X X XHealth (Arranged) p. 10 X X X XHike and Bike Week (Full Day) p. 8 X X X X X X X X XHistory of Rock n’ Roll (AM) p. 10 X X X X XModel UN (PM) p. 11 X X X X X XTennis (PM) p. 12 X X X X X X X X X X X X XTetra Brazil Soccer (AM/PM/Full Day) p. 12 X X X X X X X X X XThe Academy Basketball Camp (9:00-2:30) p. 12 X X X X X X X X XU.S. History (AM) p. 10 X X

WEEK THREE: June 25 – 29Archery (PM) p. 12 X X X X X X X X XContinue Creating in 3 Dimensions (AM) p. 5 X X X X X X XDiscovery Camp (AM/PM/Full Day) p. 4 X X X X XEngineering Challenges (Full Day) p. 8 X X X X X X X X XHealth (Arranged) p. 10 X X X XHistory of Rock n’ Roll (AM) p. 10 X X X X XModel UN (PM) p. 11 X X X X X XTennis (PM) p. 12 X X X X X X X X X X X X XUltraMissions Paddleboard (9:00-1:00) p. 8 X X X X X X X X XU.S. History (AM) p. 10 X X

WEEK FOUR: July 2 – July 6 (no class July 4)Discovery Camp (AM/PM/Full Day) p. 4 X X X X XHealth (Arranged) p. 10 X X X XLEGO Robotics – Jungle Bricks (AM) p. 5 X X XLEGO Robotics – Real World Heroes (AM) p. 7 X X X XMath Rules (PM) p. 11 X X XMinecraft (AM) p. 7 X X X XProgramming – Creative Coders (PM) p. 6 X X X X XStop Motion Animation (AM) p. 6 X X X X XStudy Skills (AM) p. 11 X X X X XTennis (PM) p. 12 X X X X X X X X X X X X XU.S. History (AM) p. 10 X XVideo Game Design – Level Up (PM) p. 6 X X XVideo Game Design – Arcade (PM) p. 7 X X X X XVideo Production (PM) p. 6 X X X X X

WEEK FIVE: July 9 – 13Archery (PM) p. 12 X X X X X X X X XCamp LEAD (9:00-3:00) p. 9 X X X XChess Camp (AM/PM/Full Day) p. 11 X X X X X X X X X X X X XDiscovery Camp (AM/PM/Full Day) p. 4 X X X X XFrench Adventure (AM) p. 11 X X X XHealth (Arranged) p. 10 X X X XKodu Video Game Creation (AM/PM) p. 7 X X X X X X X X XMinecraft (AM/PM) p. 7 X X X X X X X XNature Photography (AM) p. 9 X X X X X X X X XRocketry (AM) p. 9 X X X X X X X X XTennis (PM) p. 12 X X X X X X X X X X X X XUltraMissions Paddleboard (9:00-1:00) p. 8 X X X X X X X X XU.S. History (AM) p. 10 X XVideo Game Creation – Arcade (AM/PM) p. 7 X X X X X X X XWoodworking (PM) p. 9 X X X X X

WEEK SIX: July 16 – 20Discovery Camp (AM/PM/Full Day) p. 4 X X X X XFrench Adventure (AM) p. 11 X X X XHealth (Arranged) p. 10 X X X XSporting Life (Full Day) p. 9 X X X X XTennis (PM) p. 12 X X X X X X X X X X X X XU.S. History (AM) p. 10 X X


37501 Center Ridge RoadNorth Ridgeville, Ohio 44039Tel: 440.327.1175www.LakeRidgeAcademy.org

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PaidElyria, OH

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Lake Ridge Academy Summer Programs€¦ · Chess Camp (USA Chess) 11 Athletic Camps 12 Registration Form 13 Medical Authorization (Required) 14 Class Offerings at a Glance 15. LAKE