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Summer Programs 2019

Sewickley Academy Summer Programs are open to all students!

Experience Sewickley Academy during summer break. Sewickley Academy's Summer Programs

welcome students from the Pittsburgh region to participate in creative and challenging academic and arts

programs as well as sports camps taught by Sewickley Academy faculty and partners!

Registration

To register please visit: www.sewickley.org/summer. All registrations and payments are available online

only.

Cancellation Policy

1. Course registrations can be canceled in no less than 10 business days before the beginning of

the course. Please be advised that a $50 cancellation fee will be charged per each canceled

course.

2. Cancellations received less than 10 business days before the course starts will not be refunded.

An exception will be made for the courses that last four or more weeks and cost more than

$400. These courses can be canceled within the first three days of the course. Sewickley

Academy will refund 67% of the course fee, and a student will be charged 33%, plus the $50

cancellation fee.

3. To cancel a course registration, please email Director of Summer Programs Nataliya Di

Domenico at [email protected] indicating student’s name, course title, and fee paid

no later than 10 business days before the start of the program.

4. Sewickley Academy reserves the right to cancel courses that do not meet minimum enrollment

requirements. Notice of a course cancellation will be given to families no later than 10 business

days before the course start.

Information & Policies

● The grade range listed for each course is indicated by the grade a student will enter in the

fall of the upcoming school year or the current age of the child.

● All classes will take place at Sewickley Academy located at 315 Academy Avenue,

Sewickley PA 15143.

● Registrations and refunds will be processed in the order in which they are received.

● Students are expected to be on time, attend courses at all prescribed times, and bring required

materials.

● Course fees are not pro-rated for absences.

● Summer dress should be casual, comfortable, and appropriate.

http://www.sewickley.org/summer

mailto:[email protected]

Content

Courses in this catalog are organized by

subject.

Arts

Athletics

Foreign Language

Humanities

Math

Playgroups

Robotics

Science

Study Skills

Writing

ARTS

ROCK SCHOOL PITTSBURGH’S SUMMER CAMP

Grades 3-12

An intensive week of rock and roll music. The week will be filled with speakers,

performances and hands on educational experiences.

Course Dates: June 17-21, 2019

Course Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Course Fee: $310

Enrollment Min.: 4

Enrollment Max.: 16

Instructor(s): Eric Brockschmidt & Jonathan Cordle, The Rock School of Pittsburgh,

Sewickley Academy partner

PERFORMING ARTS CAMP (P.A.C.)

Grades 2-12

Please note: Registrations cannot be completed on this website. In order to register

and pay for the PERFORMING ARTS CAMP (P.A.C.) please go to:

www.performingartscamp.net Performing Arts Camp (P.A.C.) is for those students finishing Grades 2-12. P.A.C. It is

an intensive four-week theatrical experience for the highly motivated performing arts

student. Experts in drama, voice, and dance guide students through the performance of

two professional productions. Comprehensive, age-appropriate instruction will develop

individual talents and abilities. Emphasis is placed upon enhancing poise, self-esteem,

and confidence that will last a lifetime.

Course Dates: June 17- July 13, 2019

WHEEL THROWING… POTTERY!

Grades 3-8

A focus on the basic pottery skills will be stressed, such as: centering, entering, opening,

and pulling the walls of the clay up. It is important to know the process is very messy

and students should dress accordingly, and a change of clothing is recommended for

the ride home. Some of the projects that will be introduced are: bowls, cups, plates,

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tumblers, and mugs. Everything is included: studio time, clay, first firing (bisque fire),

glazes, and second firing (glaze fire). The student work will take about 10 days to

complete after the last day of the session. You will be contacted when the work is ready

to be picked up, and it will be held until retrieved.

Course Dates: August 12-16, 2019

Course Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon

Course Fee: $330

Enrollment Min.: 6

Enrollment Max.: 16

Instructor(s): David LaLomia, Sewickley Academy faculty

FILM/TV ACTING CAMP

Grades 3-12

Film/TV Acting Camp is great for students who want to learn the art of on-camera

acting. Students will work with basic acting technique through improvisation, using TV

commercial copy and performing scenes and monologues from age appropriate film

and television scripts. By learning how to communicate the subtle nuances needed for

this medium, students will explore what works on film versus acting for the stage. They

will also learn what it is like to work on a film set and delve a bit into the film and TV

business. Taught by Carla Bianco, national commercial spokesperson and actor from

Unstoppable and Promised Land.



Enrollment Min.: 5

Enrollment Max.: 16

Cost: $380

Instructor(s): Carla Bianco’s Voice Studio, Sewickley Academy partner

BROADWAY STARS CAMP

Grades 3-6

In this new fun camp, taught by Carla Bianco, Broadway star of Rent, students will get

the hands-on experience of starring in their very own Broadway-style

show. Throughout the week, Carla will help the class put together their own musical

theatre review featuring each student as a star performer. Students will work on vocal

technique including tone production, breath support, and projection and apply it to

their song presentations choosing the best songs for his/her voice. Repertoire will

include traditional musical theatre selections to some of today's most popular

Broadway shows taught with staging and choreography. Students will engage in a

number of skill-building exercises and improvisations that will lay the ground for basic

acting technique in their scene work. Students will put it all together in a Broadway-

style musical theatre review for a final day presentation for family and friends.


Course Time: 9 a.m. – noon

Course Fee: $380

Enrollment Min.: 5

Enrollment Max.: 16

Instructor(s): Carla Bianco’s Voice Studio - Sewickley Academy partner

TRADITIONAL DRAWING & PAINTING CLASSES WITH DOC

Grades 4-12

Does your child aspire to draw like Raphael and Sargent? Paint landscapes like Van

Gogh and Monet? Join Dr. Robert Edwards this summer as he hosts two weekly classes

on how to draw and paint in the traditional atelier method with all media types - from

charcoal, chalk, and graphite to India ink, acrylic paint, and mixed media. Dr. Edwards

is a professional portrait artist who has trained and worked in both England and the

States, and will teach your young artists the studio secrets of the masters - from

Leonardo and Michelangelo to Rembrandt and Degas.

This is a 15-hour course over five days, so please feel free to bring drinks and snacks

along. All materials will be supplied.

Course Dates: July 8-12, 2019


Course Fee: $370

Enrollment min.: 4

Enrollment max.: 18

Instructor(s): Dr. Robert Edwards, Sewickley Academy partner

ATHLETICS

CO-ED SOCCER CAMP

Grades K-5

This camp hopes to instill in young players a love for the game of soccer by creating a

learning environment that is fun, energetic, and positive in nature. Each player will be

trained in individual skills, tactics, and the importance of teamwork. All ability levels

are welcome, players will be grouped accordingly. There will be small-sided games and

skills competitions with the coaches each day. All participants will receive a camp T-

shirt.


Course Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Course Fee: $175

Enrollment Min.: 15

Enrollment Max.: N/A

Instructor(s): Jessica Peluso, Sewickley Academy faculty and varsity team players

CO-ED SOCCER CAMP 2.0

Grades K-5

Important Note: Our soccer camp offered during the week of June 10-14, 2019 will

have a shorter version available to families whose children will still be in school part

of this week. This is the same soccer program but shorter in duration. Please see

details below.

This camp hopes to instill in young players a love for the game of soccer by creating a

learning environment that is fun, energetic, and positive in nature. Each player will be

trained in individual skills, tactics, and the importance of teamwork. All ability levels

are welcome, players will be grouped accordingly. There will be small-sided games and

skills competitions with the coaches each day. All participants will receive a camp T-

shirt.


Course Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Course Fee: $105

Enrollment Min.: 15

Enrollment Max.: N/A

Instructor(s): Jessica Peluso, Sewickley Academy faculty and varsity team players

LOWER SCHOOL BASEBALL CAMP

Grades 1-6

This camp will focus on basic skill building and game play through fun drills and

activities. We will also teach players about teamwork and sportsmanship. Players will

work with Sewickley Academy Varsity Head Coach, Andrew Petruska, and Assistant

Coach, Ron Kinser. We will group players based on grade and/or ability. Players

should bring a snack and water.



Course Fee: $205

Enrollment Min.: 10

Enrollment Max.: 40

Instructor(s): Dr. Ron Kinser & Andrew Petruska, Sewickley Academy faculty and

partner

JOURNEY TO THE HOOP BASKETBALL CAMP

Grades 4-9

The 17th annual Journey to the Hoop camp stresses teamwork, hard work, building

confidence through skill building, fun, and sportsmanship. Coaches and varsity players

from the Senior School programs will coach the campers throughout the week in

stations that teach the fundamentals of the game, skills competitions, and games.

Campers will have daily opportunities to develop the skills of shooting, passing, and

dribbling and how to integrate them into the game of basketball while participating in

games. Each camper will be able to earn prizes in competitions throughout the week.

Please bring a snack and drink each day.



Course Fee: $175

Instructor(s): Win Palmer, three-time Pennsylvania and Virginia coach of the Year. His

teams have captured five State Championships, three WPIAL Championships, and 22

regular season Section Championships as his teams have won over 600 basketball

games.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

SPANISH II

Grades 9-12

This two week-long session covers the curriculum taught in Spanish II at Sewickley

Academy. It is designed for the student who:

wishes to PREVIEW Spanish II course to get a “jump-start” on the upcoming course

wants to advance to Spanish III after taking a placement test following this course (no course credit received)

took Spanish I (or has the basic knowledge comparable to having taken Spanish I) and wants to advance to Spanish III in the fall, contingent upon successful completion of the placement test following this course (no course credit received)

Successful completion of a placement test after taking this course may allow a student

to move into Spanish III during the following school year (NOTE: Course credit for

Spanish I or II courses will not be given.)

The course will cover the following topics:

Vocabulary:

-going on a trip

-on vacation

-sports and health

-daily routines

-clothes and shopping

-at the market

-past and present

-preparing and describing food

-ordering meals in a restaurant

-family and relationships

Grammar:

-definite and indefinite articles

-gustar verbs

-Ser vs estar

-present tense verbs

-direct and indirect object pronouns

-preterite tense verbs

-imperfect tense verbs

-preterite vs imperfect

The course will include listening, reading, writing, and speaking activities.

Required materials: laptop, paper, and pencil. Instructor will provide class materials.

Course Dates: July 22 - August 2, 2019


Course Fee: $380

Enrollment Min.: 6

Enrollment Max.: 18

Instructor(s): Vanessa Villalobos, Sewickley Academy faculty

HUMANITIES

AMERICAN GIRL DOLL CAMP

Grades K-4

Bring your American Girl doll, or any favorite doll, to this special camp! We will read

stories and books, explore what life was like during the different eras of American

history that some dolls represent, and of course, have time to play and make crafts from

different time periods. On Friday, we will celebrate with a special doll tea party!



Course Fee: $205

Enrollment Min.: 10

Enrollment Max.: 24

Instructor(s): Kathy Boehmig, Sewickley Academy partner

LITTLE MEDICAL SCHOOL

Grades 2-5

In this 15 hour summer course, students will learn about, and use tools that doctors use,

understand how the heart, lungs and the organs of digestion work through discussion

and role-playing. At the end of the course, students will be able to identify the organs of

the body as well as demonstrate how to suture, tie surgical knots and role play surgery.

Topics covered in this course include: the wonderful brain, your spine is fine, first aid,

bones, pharmacy, the exciting eye and many more!

Students will go home with a real stethoscope, disposable lab coat, practice sutures, first

aid kit, worksheets, brain, spine, bone and eye models, and a … diploma! If you are

interested in the medical field – this course is for you!



Course Fee: $255

Enrollment Min.: 6

Enrollment Max.: 12

Instructor(s): Little Medical School, Sewickley Academy partner

LITTLE VETERINARIAN SCHOOL

Grades K-3

In this 15 hour summer camp students will learn how to make important

measurements, assessments and perform a veterinary physical exam. We will discuss

the importance of proper nutrition and hydration of your furry friends, learn what to do

when your dog is injured, how to inspect for and properly remove ticks and how to

give your dog medicine. Topics covered in this course include: The Immune System,

vaccinations, radiology, dog digestion, eye spy, dog body language, lacerations, and

ABC’s of dog care. Students will go home with a disposable lab coat, plush dog, dog

bandana, adoption certificate, dog bowl, dog bone cookie cutter, recipe card, gloves,

mask, sutures, syringe, tape measure, dog anatomy worksheet, and….a diploma! If you

like animals and/or have a pet at home – you will enjoy this course!



Course Fee: $255

Enrollment Min.: 6

Enrollment Max.: 12

Instructor(s): Little Medical School, Sewickley Academy partner

PHONICS TIME WITH LIVELY LETTERS

Grades K-1

Check out the app called "Lively Letters" and enjoy the many exciting games and fun

activities that help boost phonemic awareness and reading. This multi-sensory and

innovative program will be used as a tool to build strong letter and sound recognition

which is an important foundation for reading. In every class, we will practice, learn and

of course, have fun! Please feel free to bring a small snack and a drink.



Course Fee: $230

Enrollment Min.: 6

Enrollment Max.: 15

Instructor(s): Rina Heavner, Sewickley Academy faculty

TINKERING

Grades 6-12

Students learn basic tinkering skills by deconstructing household items (appliances,

toys, etc.) purchased from the Goodwill. Each student will receive one “gadget” for the

course to focus on. Using the design process students will explore different uses of

simple machines within their gadget and work to understand how it works, and more

importantly, how materials available to them can be used to replicate, change, or

improve their gadget’s function. Some circuitry and soldering may be involved, but

there is less of a focus on electronics and more of a focus on using simple machines to

complete complex tasks.

What does this look like?

Each session will begin with a conceptual mini lesson featuring the six classic simple

machines or an introduction to a relevant tool or skill, such as soldering. At the initial

sessions, students will engage with their personal gadget and focus on deconstructing

and understanding how it works. As they learn more about simple machines, the

tinkering time will begin to focus on modifications and rebuilding their gadgets using

their new knowledge to achieve a different purpose for the gadget. For example, a past

student turned an old coffee pot into a functioning automatic pancake maker.

Course Dates: July 15-19, 2019

Course Time: 9:00 am – noon

Course Fee: $335

Enrollment Min.: 5

Enrollment Max.:15

Instructor(s): Ruthie Neely and Nathan Bell, Sewickley Academy faculty

MATH

GEOMETRY FOR SA CREDIT

Grades 9-12

Please note: This is not an honors course AND Sewickley Academy students younger

than rising Grade 9 should not register for it.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I, including mastery of radical

expressions.

Students will explore both Euclidean and solid geometries, with emphasis on plane

geometry. Topics will include: logic and proofs, polygons, perimeter and area, surface

area and volume, and similar shapes (ratio and proportion). Lessons and homework

assignments will challenge students to apply these concepts, developing both inductive

and deductive logical reasoning skills.

Students will earn one credit towards Senior School graduation through successful

completion of this five-week course.

This course will be taught using the flipped classroom approach. Students will need a

valid email account that they can access. Part of the student’s homework will be to

watch lessons online and take notes. Class time will be used for expanding upon the

online lessons by participating in a variety of activities which will include hands on

activities and individual and group work.

Please Note: The instructor will post videos for every lesson but not all lessons will be

taught using the flipped method. Some of the videos are there simply as a resource and

for students that miss class.

Visiting students are responsible for verifying that credit for the course will be accepted

by their own schools.

Vacations/Missed Classes: The instructor is making videos to go with every lesson.

Students that miss should watch these videos to help them learn the material they

missed. If a student needs to miss due to a vacation, they should inform the instructor

before the class begins. Students that miss are still responsible for all tests and

homework.

Textbook will be available through Sewickley Academy’s bookstore.

Withdrawal/Refund Policy: In order to cover an entire year of geometry in five weeks

(24 classes) the course moves at a fast pace. Teaching it using the flipped method will

allow more time for student questions in the class. Students that struggle in math may

find the pace of this course challenging. Students who formally withdrawal by the third

day of class, will receive a 67% refund. After the third day no refunds will be given.

Course Dates: June 24 - July 26, 2019 (Monday - Friday) No class on July 4th

Course Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Course Fee: $1,280

Enrollment Min.: 6

Enrollment Max.: 18

Instructor(s): John Basinger, Sewickley Academy faculty

PLAYGROUPS

PLAYGROUP- MARBLES, BALLS, AND RAMPS!

Grades Pre-K-1

Calling all designers and engineers to join our very special playgroup! Come and

explore Kodo ramps and loose parts every morning. Kodo Discovery Ramps are “open-

ended pieces certain to spark creativity, fun, and problem solving! Children will gain an

understanding of force and motion through building and experimenting with physics-

based concepts such as gravity, weight, shape, and slope. Time will be allotted every

day for indoor and outdoor building exploration, story-time, and snack. Please join us!



Course Fee: $185

Enrollment Min.: 8

Enrollment Max.: 18

Instructor(s): Karen DiMaio & Lindsey Petruska, Sewickley Academy faculty

PLAYGROUP - SUPER SCIENTISTS!

Grades Pre-K-1

Join our playgroup and become junior scientist as we explore exciting science

experiments! Junior scientist will learn how to make a hypothesis, perform an

experiment, and record results. Time will be allotted every day for indoor and outdoor

science exploration, story-time, and snack. Please join us!



Course Fee: $185

Enrollment Min.: 8

Enrollment Max.: 18


PLAYGROUP - OUTDOOR ADVENTURES WITH FAIRIES AND GNOMES

Grades Pre-K-1

Join our playgroup and become a Fairy or Gnome! Make a tiny Fairy or Gnome home

from natural materials. We will explore the great outdoors while investigating plants

and tiny critters living in our playground and school garden. Time will be allotted

every day for indoor and outdoor play, story time, and snack. Please join us!



Course Fee: $185

Enrollment Min.: 8

Enrollment Max.: 18


ROBOTICS

ROBOTICS RAMP UP

Grades 6-8

Come get a jump start on the 2019 - 2020 FIRST LEGO League season! Students will

have fun and learn about the iterative engineering process through building mission

models, designing attachments, and programming an EV3 robot to complete as many

missions as possible. This session is perfect for any student who is part of or would like

to learn more about FIRST LEGO League robotics. Students do not have to be

registered as part of a FIRST LEGO League Robotics team to take part in this summer

session.


Course Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Course Fee: $105

Enrollment Min.: 3

Enrollment Max.: 15

Instructor(s): Erin Whitaker, Sewickley Academy faculty

SCIENCE

CAMP MINECRAFT

Grades 3-5

Love to fight zombies? Consider yourself a redstone expert? You don't need to know all

the ins and outs of "The End" to enjoy Camp Minecraft! Students will use this web-

based, role playing game to complete daily challenges and develop digital citizenship

skills in this exciting week long program! Build structures, plan cities, and develop your

own community as you manage resources and use critical thinking to solve problems.

There will also be free time to explore and build too!



Course Fee: $205

Enrollment Min.: 6

Enrollment Max.: 15

Instructor(s): Becki Martinelli, Sewickley Academy faculty

SUMMER CHEMISTRY COURSE

Grades 10-12

This course covers the first four months of chemistry, and is specifically designed to

cover the portion of chemistry that students who participate in Swiss Semester in the

fall will miss, but it also is suitable for student who wants to “get a jump” on chemistry.

The course will cover the following topics:

1. Basic topics such as mass, volume, density, and observing chemical reactions, and

using particle diagrams to explain them, and the organization and use of the Periodic

Table

2. Atomic structure, isotopes, electronic structure, valence electrons, electron

configurations, and nature of ionic and covalent bonding

3. Formulas and properties of common ions, and properties and formulas for ionic

compounds

4. Formation and properties of molecular compounds, electron dot diagrams, molecular

geometry, and electronegativity and polarity for bonds and molecules

This list gives a good estimate of the amount of topics to be covered.

The course will include labs as well as interactive discussions, problem sessions, and

conclude with students sitting for the first trimester exam.

Text: “Living By Chemistry” (1st ed.) by A. Stacy

The class will meet for three hours per day for 10 days over a two week period.

Dates: June 10-21, 2019

Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon

Course Fee: $820

Enrollment Min.: 2

Enrollment Max.: 10

Instructor(s): Dr. Susan Zawacky, Sewickley Academy faculty

STUDY SKILLS

JUMPSTART MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grades 6-8

This fun, activity-driven workshop will help incoming students prepare to be successful

from day one. In this course, students will develop the tools needed in the Middle

School, including study skills, planning, and organization. Students will learn to

identify their current learning habits and how to adjust them to meet the increased

workload and responsibilities of middle school. This course is designed for incoming

Middle School students as well as seventh and eighth graders who need extra support

in these areas. The course is open to students from any school, as most of the

curriculum is applicable to all middle schools. However, some aspects of the curriculum

will be tailored to Sewickley Academy’s Middle School. Supervision will be provided

from noon – 12:30 p.m. for students taking Jumpstart MS English in the afternoon.



Course Fee: $210

Enrollment Min.: 5

Enrollment Max.: 18

Instructor(s): Anna Foust, Sewickley Academy faculty

WRITING

JUMPSTART MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH

Grades: 6-8

Prepare for next year by reviewing key concepts for Middle School English and

language arts. Areas of focus include: active reading and comprehension techniques;

the writing process; grammar; and vocabulary development. Using a variety of

activities appropriate for all learning styles, students will improve their fundamental

skills and be better prepared for success in English. This course is designed for

incoming Middle School students as well as Grade 7 and 8 students who need extra

support in this area.

If you are coming directly from another course on campus, student-provided lunch at

noon will be supervised in the Middle School.


Course Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Course Fee: $210

Enrollment Min.: 5

Enrollment Max.: 15

Instructor(s): Jessica Hecht, Sewickley Academy faculty

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