2016 Summer at Laurel catalog

Dream.Dare.Do.

Summer at LaurelYour guide to an exciting summer of adventure, sports, science, day camp, theatre and academic programs for girls and boys!

June 13 - August 5

Experience Laurel’svast and beautiful 140-acre Butler Campus!

6Choicesinclude:

45 ADVENTURE & DAY CAMPS7 SPORTS & NIKE CAMPS

5 VISUAL ARTS & DESIGN CAMPS3 THEATRE CAMPS

55 SCIENCE & ACADEMIC CAMPS

MANY NEWOFFERINGS FORSUMMER 2016

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Summer at Laurel 2016 ///01

Welcome to Summer at Laurel!EXPERIENCE A SUMMER FILLEDWITH EXCITEMENT AND ADVENTURE!

The dedicated Laurel faculty bring their passion and talents to each Laurel camp. Creativity, energy

and excitement flow through ourprogram as campers experience

the joy of being actively engaged,while having fun in a supportive,

purposeful environment. We offer a wide range of opportunities for girls

and boys age 2 through Grade 12.

Inside:SUMMER AT LAUREL CHECKLIST /02

DAY CAMPS (AGE 2-GRADE 2) /05ADVENTURE CAMPS (GRADES 3-8) /07

NIKE & SPORTS CAMPS (PRE-K- GRADE 12) /08THEATRE CAMPS (GRADES 2-8) /11

VISUAL ARTS & DESIGN CAMPS (GRADES 2-12) /12ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (GRADES K-12) /15

GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CAMPS /18SUMMER AT LAUREL 101 /20

Summer at Laurel.Your checklist for a great camp experience!

Entering Grades Camp Options Dates Location Page #Gender

02 /// Register online at LaurelSchool.org/Summer

Pre-Primary Co-ed l Gator Train Junior (28 mos. - 36 mos.) June 13 -August 5 Lyman Campus 5Co-ed l Gator Train Explores the World (Pre-K - K) June 13 -August 5 Lyman Campus 5Co-ed l Outdoor Pre- Primary Camp (3-5 yr. olds) July 11-29 Butler Campus 5

Kindergarten Co-ed l Gator Train Explores the World June 13 -August 5 Lyman Campus 5Girls l Mindplay Virtual Reading Coach June 13 -July 22 Lyman Campus 15Co-ed l Great Lakes Science Center Camps June 13 -August 5 Lyman Campus 18Co-ed l Nike Tennis Camp June 14 -17 & July 25-28 Butler Campus 10Boys l Weyn Soccer Camp June 27-July 1 Butler Campus 10Girls l Girls Championship Soccer July 11-15 Butler Campus 8

Grade 1 Girls l Mindplay Virtual Reading Coach June 13 -July 22 Lyman Campus 15Co-ed l Magic Tree House Camp June 13 -August 5 Butler Campus 5Co-ed l Great Lakes Science Center Camps June 13 -August 5 Lyman Campus 18Co-ed l Nike Tennis Camp June 14 -17 & July 25-28 Butler Campus 10Boys l Weyn Soccer Camp June 27-July 1 Butler Campus 10Girls l Girls Championship Soccer July 11-15 Butler Campus 8

Grade 2 Girls l Mindplay Virtual Reading Coach June 13 -July 22 Lyman Campus 15Co-ed l Magic Tree House Camp June 13 -August 5 Butler Campus 5Co-ed l Great Lakes Science Center Camps June 13 -August 5 Lyman Campus 18Co-ed l Nike Tennis Camp June 14 -17 & July 25-28 Butler Campus 10Co-ed l Painting Camp at the CMA June 20-24 Lyman Campus 13Boys l Weyn Soccer Camp June 27-July 1 Butler Campus 10Co-ed l Laurel & Heights Youth Theatre July 5-22 Lyman Campus 11Girls l Girls Championship Soccer July 11-15 Butler Campus 8

Grade 3 Girls l Mindplay Virtual Reading Coach June 13 -July 22 Lyman Campus 15Co-ed l Daring Camp June 13 -August 5 Butler Campus 7Co-ed l Great Lakes Science Center Camps June 13 -August 5 Lyman Campus 18Co-ed l Nike Tennis Camp June 14 -17 & July 25-28 Butler Campus 10Co-ed l Painting Camp at the CMA June 20-24 Lyman Campus 13Girls l Field Hockey 101 June 21-23 Butler Campus 10Girls l Girls Championship Soccer July 11-15 Butler Campus 8Boys l Weyn Soccer Camp June 27-July 1 Butler Campus 10Co-ed l Summer Language Camp June 27-July Lyman Campus 15Co-ed l Laurel & Heights Youth Theatre July 5-22 Lyman Campus 11Co-ed l Summer Language Camp August 1-5 Lyman Campus 15

Grade 4 Co-ed l Amazing Maker Camp June 13-24 Lyman Campus 15Girls l Mindplay Virtual Reading Coach June 13 -July 22 Lyman Campus 15Co-ed l Daring Camp June 13 -August 5 Butler Campus 7Co-ed l Great Lakes Science Center Camps June 13 -August 5 Lyman Campus 18Co-ed l Nike Tennis Camp June 14 -17 & July 25-28 Butler Campus 10Co-ed l Painting Camp at the CMA June 20-24 Lyman Campus 13Girls l Field Hockey 101 June 21-23 Butler Campus 10Boys l Weyn Soccer Camp June 27-July 1 Butler Campus 10Co-ed l Summer Language Camp June 27-July 1 Lyman Campus 15Co-ed l Minecraft® & 3D Printing June 27-July 8 Lyman Campus 16Co-ed l Coding Camp June 27-July 8 Lyman Campus 16Co-ed l Laurel & Heights Youth Theatre July 5-22 Lyman Campus 11Girls l Girls Championship Soccer July 11-15 Butler Campus 8Co-ed l Summer Language Camp August 1-5 Lyman Campus 15

Camp Options Dates Location Page #Entering Grades Gender


Grade 5 Co-ed l Creature Creations at the CMA June 13 -17 Lyman Campus 13Co-ed l Amazing Maker Camp June 13-24 Lyman Campus 15Girls l Mindplay Virtual Reading Coach June 13 -July 22 Lyman Campus 15Co-ed l Adventure Camp June 13 -August 5 Butler Campus 7Co-ed l Great Lakes Science Center Camps June 13 -August 5 Lyman Campus 18Co-ed l Nike Tennis Camp June 14 -17 & July 25-28 Butler Campus 10Co-ed l Painting Camp at the CMA June 20-24 Lyman Campus 13Girls l Field Hockey 101 June 21-23 Butler Campus 10Boys l Weyn Soccer Camp June 27-July 1 Butler Campus 10Co-ed l Summer Language Camp June 27-July 1 Lyman Campus 15Co-ed l Minecraft® & 3D Printing June 27-July 8 Lyman Campus 16Co-ed l Coding Camp June 27-July 8 Lyman Campus 16Co-ed l Laurel & Heights Youth Theatre July 5-22 Lyman Campus 11Girls l Girls Championship Soccer July 11-15 Butler Campus 8Co-ed l Wearable Art at the CMA July 25-29 Lyman Campus 13Co-ed l Shakespeare Rocks July 25-August 5 Lyman Campus 11Co-ed l Summer Language Camp August 1-5 Lyman Campus 15

Grade 6 Co-ed l Creature Creations at the CMA June 13 -17 Lyman Campus 13Co-ed l Amazing Maker Camp June 13-24 Lyman Campus 15Girls l Mindplay Virtual Reading Coach June 13 -July 22 Lyman Campus 15Co-ed l Adventure Camp June 13 -August 5 Butler Campus 7Co-ed l Great Lakes Science Center Camps June 13 -August 5 Lyman Campus 18Co-ed l Nike Tennis Camp June 14 -17 & July 25-28 Butler Campus 10Girls l Middle School Field Hockey Clinic June 24-25 Butler Campus 9Co-ed l Summer Language Camp June 27-July 1 Lyman Campus 15Boys l Weyn Soccer Camp June 27-July 1 Butler Campus 10Co-ed l Minecraft® & 3D Printing June 27-July 8 Lyman Campus 16Co-ed l Coding Camp June 27-July 8 Lyman Campus 16Co-ed l Adventures in Cooking Camp July 5-15 Lyman Campus 15Co-ed l Laurel & Heights Youth Theatre July 5-22 Lyman Campus 11Girls l Summer Beats Dance Camp July 11-15 Butler Campus 11Girls l Girls Who Launch July 11-15 Lyman Campus 16Girls l Girls Championship Soccer July 11-15 Butler Campus 8Co-ed l Wearable Art at the CMA July 25-29 Lyman Campus 13Co-ed l Shakespeare Rocks July 25-August 5 Lyman Campus 11Co-ed l Summer Language Camp August 1-5 Lyman Campus 15

Grades 7 & 8 Co-ed l Photography Fundamentals June 13-17 Lyman Campus 12Co-ed l Extreme Adventure Camp June 13-24 Butler Campus 7Girls l Mindplay Virtual Reading Coach June 13 -July 22 Lyman Campus 15Co-ed l Great Lakes Science Center Camps June 13 -August 5 Lyman Campus 18Co-ed l Nike Tennis Camp June 14 -17 & July 25-28 Butler Campus 10Girls l Tri-It Triathlon Camp June 25-26 Butler Campus 9Girls l Middle School Field Hockey Clinic June 24-25 Butler Campus 9Co-ed l Cabinets of Curiosity June 27-July 1 Lyman Campus 15Girls l Weyn Soccer Camp June 27-July 1 Butler Campus 10Boys l Weyn Soccer Camp June 27-July 1 Butler Campus 10Co-ed l The Science & Art of Wax July 5-8 Lyman Campus 16Co-ed l Adventures in Cooking Camp July 5-15 Lyman Campus 15Girls l Girls Who Launch July 11-15 Lyman Campus 16Girls l Summer Beats Dance Camp July 11-15 Butler Campus 11Co-ed l Forensics, Speech and Debate July 18-22 Lyman Campus 16Co-ed l Wearable Art at the CMA July 25-29 Lyman Campus 13

Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 Co-ed l Photography Fundamentals June 13-17 Lyman Campus 12Girls l Mindplay Virtual Reading Coach June 13 -July 22 Lyman Campus 15Co-ed l Nike Tennis Camp June 14 -17 & July 25-28 Butler Campus 10Co-ed l Art Course for Credit: Metals June 20-July 22 Lyman Campus 12Girls l Tri-It Triathlon Camp June 25-26 Butler Campus 9Co-ed l Cabinets of Curiosity June 27-July 1 Lyman Campus 15Girls l Weyn Soccer Camp June 27-July 1 Lyman Campus 10Co-ed l The Science & Art of Wax July 5-8 Butler Campus 16Co-ed l Adventures in Cooking Camp July 5-15 Lyman Campus 15Girls l Girls Who Launch July 11-15 Lyman Campus 16Co-ed l Forensics, Speech and Debate July 18-22 Lyman Campus 16



GATOR TRAIN EXPLORES THE WORLD

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Pre-Kindergarten and KindergartenDates: June 13 - August 5Time: Full-day: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Half-day: 9:00 am - 1:00 pmFormat: Eight one-week sessions designed around themes; campers

are encouraged to sign up for multiple weeks.Location: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTuition: Full-day: $350/session; Half-day: $210/session

All aboard! It’s time to ride Laurel’s Gator Train! This year Gator Traincampers will safely travel around the world in eight weeks! Participantswill learn about cultures, geography and the adventure of travel byway of stories, songs, science and crafts. Each week will be filled withoutdoor play, water play, dance and creative arts to make this campan adventure for every camper! By the way, seats on this train arelimited...make your reservation today!

O June 13 - 17: Adventures in the U.S.A.O June 20 - 24: Ocean ExpeditionO June 27 - July 1: African Safari CampO July 5 - 8: Grand Tour of Europe (Full-day: $280; Half-day: $168)O July 11 - 15: Adventures in AsiaO July 18 - 22: Australia: Journey into the OutbackO July 25 - 29: Expedition to Antarctica O August 1 - 5: Adventures in South America and Mexico

GATOR TRAIN JUNIOR

Ages: Girls & Boys 28 months old – Entering PreschoolDates: June 13 - August 5Time: Full-day: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Half-day: 9:00 am - 12:00 pmFormat: Eight one-week sessions designed around themes; campers

are encouraged to sign up for multiple weeks.Location: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTuition: Full-day: $350/session; Half-day: $210/session

All aboard! It’s time to ride Laurel’s Gator Train! This year Gator Traincampers will learn about the world through stories, songs, science andcrafts. Each week will be filled with outdoor play, water play, dance andcreative arts to make this camp an adventure for every camper. By theway, seats on this train are limited...make your reservation today!

O June 13 - 17: Adventures in the U.S.A.O June 20 - 24: Ocean ExpeditionO June 27 - July 1: African Safari CampO July 5 - 8: Grand Tour of Europe (Full-day: $280; Half-day: $168)O July 11 - 15: Adventures in AsiaO July 18 - 22: Australia: Journey into the OutbackO July 25 - 29: Expedition to Antarctica O August 1 - 5: Adventures in South America and Mexico

MAGIC TREE HOUSE CAMP

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 1 - 2Dates: June 13 - August 5Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: Eight one-week sessions designed around a book in the Magic

Tree House series. Campers are encouraged to sign up for multiple weeks.

Location: Laurel’s Butler Campus in Russell Township**Shuttle service from Laurel’s Lyman Campus to the Butler Campus is available for an additional charge.

Tuition: $360/session

Inside Laurel’s 1,600-square-foot Magic Tree House, Mary Pope Osborne’smagical series of time travel books–full of adventure, exploration andhistory–come alive each week through dramatic interpretation andcreative play. Scavenger hunts, nature hikes, creek-walking, fort-building, imaginary play, drama, yoga, games, swimming (NEW!), lowropes elements and creative arts round out the following themes:

O June 13 - 17: Mummies in the MorningO June 20 - 24: Lions at LunchtimeO June 27 - July 1: Afternoon on the AmazonO July 5 - 8: High Tide in Hawaii ($288)O July 11 - 15: Soccer on a SundayO July 18 - 22: Dawn of the Dragon KingO July 25 - 29: Eve of the Emperor PenguinO August 1 - 5: Night of the New Magicians

OUTDOOR PRE-PRIMARY CAMP

Ages: Girls & Boys ages 3 to 5 years oldDates: July 11 - 29Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: Three one-week sessionsLocation: Laurel’s Butler Campus in Russell TownshipTuition: $360/session

Join us for a forest adventure for young children! This is a one-of-a-kindoutdoor immersion camp led by Laurel School faculty. Participants willexplore the magic of our 140-acre Butler Campus complete with woodedtrails, ponds and creeks, providing plenty of time for making naturediscoveries. Dress for the weather! We will be outdoors in all weather.In the event of lightening or high wind, our cozy Yurt will provideshelter. In order to participate, campers must be three years old at thetime of camp, secure in potty training and not be prone to running awayand hiding.

Register online today at LaurelSchool.org/Summer

Day Camps




AdventureCamps

EXTREME ADVENTURE CAMP

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 7 - 8Dates: June 13 - 24Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: One, two-week session. First week is held at our Butler Campus.*

The second week consists of a 5 day, extreme adventure trip to Fayetteville, WV.*Shuttle service from Laurel’s Lyman Campus to the Butler Campus for the first week of camp is available for an additional charge.

Tuition: $1500 (Limited Space Available)

Extreme Adventure Camp is a two-week coed camp for incomingSeventh and Eighth Graders. The first week consists of adventurousactivities and field trips based at our Butler Campus. Field trips includeindoor rock climbing, mountain biking, and kayaking / paddle boarding.There will also be numerous activities and adventure games at ButlerCampus, including our Project Adventure Ropes Course. (Campers mustbring their own bike and be proficient in cycling and swimming.) Week 1will prepare students for our Extreme Adventure Trip (June 20 - 24) inFayetteville, West Virginia, where campers will camp in tents, go rafting,rock climbing, and go on the tree top canopy tour and zip lines! Pleasenote participants must be twelve years old at the time of camp;demonstrate the ability to follow directions; and complete a skillsassessment before going on the West Virginia trip.

DARING CAMP

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 3 - 4Dates: June 13 - August 5Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: Eight, one-week sessions designed around themes. Campers

are encouraged to sign up for multiple weeks.Location: Laurel’s Butler Campus in Russell Township*

*Shuttle service from Laurel’s Lyman Campus to the Butler Campus is available for an additional charge.


Imaginations will soar as kids spend their days exploring the magicof our 140-acre Butler Campus replete with wooded trails, ponds andcreeks. Days will be filled with geocaching, fort-building, scienceexperiments, games, crafts, nature exploration, creek-walking, swimming(NEW!) and much more! Each week will be packed full of fun andimaginative activities revolving around weekly themes which will fostercuriosity and collaboration. And what better way to complete each daythan with Laurel’s Project Adventure Course? Campers will learn theimportance of teamwork as they experience the low-ropes and somehigh-ropes elements. Themes will be as follows:

O June 13 - 17: Mummies, Pyramids and PharaohsO June 20 - 24: Ancient Myths and TemplesO June 27 - July 1: Knights, Queens, Castles and DragonsO July 5 - 8: Cowboy Up: Ride to the Wild West ($292)O July 11 - 15: Voyage with the VikingsO July 18 - 22: Ancient Astronomy and Inventions:

Discover the MayansO July 25 - 29: It’s a Jurassic World: Walk with the DinosaursO August 1 - 5: The Great Wall, the Silk Road and the

Forbidden City: Experience the Traditions of Ancient China

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 5 - 6 and 7 - 8Dates: June 13 - August 5Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: Eight, one-week sessions designed around challenging activities.

Campers are encouraged to sign up for multiple weeks.Location: Laurel’s Butler Campus in Russell Township*


Tuition: $420/session ($335 July 5 - 8)

Campers will explore mountain biking, climbing, paddle boarding,sailing and backpacking. Daily experiences will introduce new andexciting adventures at our 140-acre Butler Campus and will be enhancedby customized field trips focused on specific skills. This camp will enableyoung teens to challenge themselves individually and in group situations.Time will be spent on the 14 high- and low-rope elements offered onLaurel’s Project Adventure Ropes Course to help foster creative problemsolving, promote leadership and build self-confidence through improvedcommunication skills. Campers will need to come prepared with anadventurous spirit and a desire to have lots of fun! (Campers must bringtheir own bike and be proficient at cycling and swimming.)

ADVENTURE CAMP FOR GIRLS & BOYS

Ages: Girls Entering Grades K - 2 and 3 - 6Dates: July 11 - 15Time: Full-day: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Half-day: 9:00 am - 12:00 pmFormat: One, week-long sessionLocation: Laurel’s Butler Campus in Russell Township*

*Shuttle service from Laurel’s Lyman Campus to the Butler Campus is available for an additional charge and for full-day campers only.

Tuition: Full-day: $315; Half-day: $180 (no lunch included)

This first-class soccer camp focuses on enhancing individual skills,building team tactics and teaching intricacies of the game. In additionto soccer skills, campers will spend time in our state-of-the-art 16,000-square-foot fitness center while working with Laurel’s certifiedStrength and Conditioning Coach to learn about lifting techniques,agility, speed, ACL injury prevention and nutrition. Campers will finishthe program with a personalized workout plan for the summer.

Coaching Staff: Tibi Regele – Head Varsity Soccer Coach at Laurel School, Tibi played inthe Youth National Budapest Team and played professional soccer inHungary until 1994. Tibi has coached high school soccer in Clevelandsince 2005. In 2011, he led Laurel’s soccer team to the state finals.

Nicole Nanchoff – Assistant Coach at Laurel School, Nicole playedsoccer at Walsh Jesuit where she won one national championshipand two state championships. She then played Division I soccer atDuquesne University and played semi-professionally for the ClevelandInternationals W-League team. She was the Assistant Coach at ClevelandState University for one season and assistant coached the state runners-up Laurel soccer team.



GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP SOCCER CAMP

Sports Camps

Ages: Girls Entering Grades 6 - 7Dates: June 24 - 25Time: June 24: 3:00 - 6:00 pm and June 25: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: One, two-day sessionLocation: Laurel’s Butler Campus in Russell TownshipTuition: $120

Designed for beginners and experienced players, this two-day clinicis designed to enhance field hockey skills and knowledge in a funenvironment! Skill work will include: individual stick skills, defensiveand offensive tactics. The clinic will conclude with real game simulations.Come and get a jump on the field hockey season!



MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC

Ages: Girls Entering Grades 8 - 12Dates: June 25 - 26Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pmFormat: One, two-day sessionLocation: Laurel’s Butler Campus in Russell Township*


Tuition: $175

TRI-It! This camp is designed for beginner triathletes that havecompetitive swimming or running experience. Find out why triathlon isone of the fastest growing sports in America and learn about NCAAscholarships for female athletes! USA Triathlon certified coaches(including Dr. Karen Edwards, Director of Afterschool and Summerat Laurel) will teach basic skills for completing your first triathlon.Learn open water skill techniques, bike-handling skills (including braking,riding in a group and safety skills) and running to maximize speed andminimize impact. Transition skills and strength and conditioning forendurance sports will also be covered. Tuition includes coaching,transportation to swim venue and lunch. Basic swim proficiency isrequired. Athletes must bring bicycle, helmet, swimsuit and running shoes.

TRI-IT TRIATHLON CAMP

SOCCER CAMP PRESENTED BY THE DENNIS WEYN SOCCER GROUP

Ages: Boys entering Grades K - 8 and Girls entering Grades 7 - 12Dates: June 27 - July 1Time: Boys: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; Girls: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmFormat: One, week-long sessionLocation: Laurel’s Butler Campus in Russell TownshipTuition: Boys-Only Camp: $325; Girls-Only Camp: $180

Get a jump on the season with an intense week of fitness and skilltraining! This first-class soccer camp focuses on enhancing individualskills, building team tactics and teaching intricacies of the game. Inaddition to soccer skills, campers will spend time in our state-of-the-art16,000-square-foot fitness center while working with Laurel’s certifiedStrength and Conditioning Coach to learn about lifting techniques,agility, speed, ACL injury prevention and nutrition. Participants will besplit into groups based on age and experience.

Dennis Weyn – Director of Coaching for Ohio Premier Soccer Club,Dennis is a former member of the U16 and U18 Dutch National Teams,and played professional soccer in the Netherlands and the US. He hascoached all levels of soccer and is the Founder and CEO of the WeynSoccer Group in Shaker Heights (http://www.weynsoccer.com).



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FIELD HOCKEY 101

Ages: Girls Entering Grades 3 - 5Dates: June 21 - 23Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pmFormat: One, three-day sessionLocation: Laurel’s Butler Campus in Russell TownshipTuition: $120

This clinic is focused on encouraging young female athletes to learn andenjoy the sport of field hockey! Participants will learn the fundamentalsand basic rules of the game. Whether you are a beginner or moreadvanced player, this clinic will provide an opportunity to work onindividual skills such as dribbling, passing, receiving and shootingwhile having fun!

NIKE CO-ED TENNIS CAMP

Ages: Girls & Boys Ages 6 - 18Dates: June 14 - 17; July 25 - 28Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: Two, one-week sessions. Week 1: Tuesday - Friday.

Week 2: Monday - Thursday.Campers are encouraged to sign up for both weeks.

Location: Laurel’s Butler Campus in Russell Township**Shuttle service from Laurel’s Lyman Campus to the Butler Campus is available for an additional charge.


Nike Tennis Camps is thrilled to offer its second annual tennis camp atLaurel. This junior tennis camp is directed by Frank Polito, AssociateHead Tennis Coach at Cleveland State University. The Laurel SchoolNike Tennis Camp offers the ultimate combination of athletics and fun!All aspects of the game will be taught as campers are evaluated by thestaff so that individual instructional needs can be addressed throughoutthe week. Join the fun and elevate your game!

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Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 2 - 6 Format: One, three-week session; culminating in a performanceDates: July 5 - 22 Location: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTime: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuition: $680

PLACES EVERYONE! The curtain is rising on a great chance to find your theatre “voice.” Through a seriesof FUN master classes that focus on everything from vocal techniques and how to read music, to soloand ensemble work in acting, song, dance and improvisation, this unique workshop will help you buildyour own “tool kit” of theatre essentials, as you create your own work! In addition to an ending showcase,we will be joined by special, guest experts in stagecraft, create our own visuals and learn auditiontechniques that will connect everything we do over the three weeks. So, if you love theatre, come join usas we put the FUN in FUNdamentals!

Ages: Girls Entering Grades 6 - 8Dates: July 11 - 15Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: One, week-long session; culminating in a performanceLocation: Laurel’s Butler Campus in Russell Township*


Tuition: $375

Dance your way through the summer! For those who love to move tothe beat, this camp will combine technique classes and groupcompositions. Participants will learn techniques in jazz, ballet, modernand contemporary dance and will showcase their skills in a performanceon the last day of camp. Movement exploration will take place insideand outside, along with a variety of games and activities.

HEIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE

SHAKESPEARE ROCKS!

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 5 - 8Dates: July 25 - August 5Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: One, two-week session; culminating in a performanceLocation: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTuition: $680

Regardless of whether you have had exposure to Shakespeare or youare experiencing his genius for the first time, you will rave aboutLaurel’s dramatic summer program, Shakespeare Rocks! During thistwo-week camp, student actors investigate the artist and process oftheatre under the guidance of a classically-trained actor. After analyzingand interpreting text, campers will learn how to stage scenes and createcharacters using their bodies, voices and imagination. Campers will alsouse technologies old and new to design costumes, sets and staging forthe selected plays. Parents and friends will be invited to a performance atthe conclusion of the camp.


Theatre & Performing Arts Camps

SUMMER BEATS: DANCE CAMP

LAUREL SCHOOL AND HEIGHTS YOUTHTHEATRE PRESENTS FUNdamentals!

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 8 - 12Dates: June 13 - 17Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: One, week-long sessionLocation: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTuition: $425

Photography Fundamentals will introduce students to an array of digitalphotographic techniques used in the studio, on location and in post-production including Adobe® Lightroom® and Photoshop® fundamentals.Using digital SLR cameras, students will explore locations throughoutCleveland to learn about photo composition. Each student will learn howto print their own work to bring home at the end of the week. Camerasare provided.


HIGH SCHOOLART COURSE FORCREDIT

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 9 - 12Dates: June 20 - July 22Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pmFormat: One, five-week sessionLocation: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTuition: $1,100

Course: Jewelry and Small Objects in Metal (.5 credit)Working with copper, brass and nickel silver, students learn basiccold-working metals techniques including wire-working, cold-forging,surface embellishment, stamping, sawing, filing, drilling, riveting andhammering. They learn about the basic physical properties of non-ferrous metals as they use a variety of hand tools and explore thecomponents of good craftsmanship. Students start by investigatingand sketching images of historical and contemporary art jewelry andviewing and discussing videos about contemporary metalsmiths. Projectsare technique-based, culminating in a final piece that asks eachstudent to choose the techniques they will employ to create jewelry oran object. Students who have previous metals experience will be able totake each project to a deeper and more refined level. Group critiquesof each project allow students the opportunity for self-assessment andpractice in giving constructive feedback to peers on the design, concept,craftsmanship and intent. Register online today at LaurelSchool.org/Summer

Visual Arts &Design Camps


PAINTING CAMP WITH THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 2 - 5Dates: June 20 - 24Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: One, week-long sessionLocation: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights and the

Cleveland Museum of ArtTuition: $425

This camp will offer a unique opportunity to create a self-portrait thatwill be exhibited in one of the centennial exhibitions at the ClevelandMuseum of Art! Participants will learn painting techniques for fivedifferent paint media: acrylic, watercolor, tempera, egg tempera andencaustic. On the first day of camp, educators from the ClevelandMuseum of Art will bring authentic art objects to Laurel’s LymanCampus! The remainder of the week will feature afternoon field tripsto the museum. Each day will highlight a new painting technique,which will be explored in the studio and the galleries of the ClevelandMuseum of Art.

WEARABLE ART CAMP WITH THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 5 - 8Dates: July 25 - 29Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: One, week-long sessionLocation: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights and the


Have you ever thought about creating your own wearable art? Withdaily field trips to the Cleveland Museum of Art, camp participants willlearn about wearable art used throughout history. This camp willteach students how to design and engineer anything from amazingcostumes to masks, using a wide variety of materials, including LEDtechnology. On the first day of camp, educators from the ClevelandMuseum of Art will bring authentic art objects to Laurel’s LymanCampus! The remainder of the week will feature afternoon field trips tothe museum.

PAPERMAKING & CREATIONS

Ages: Girls Entering Grades 1 - 4Dates: July 13 - 17Time: 9:00 am - Noon*

*For a full-day experience, register for Animating Kids! Stop Motion Animation Camp which runs from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. (Campers who register for both camps will be provided lunch at Laurel.)

Instructor: Emily Felderman, Laurel Art FacultyFormat: One-week session, half dayLocation: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTuition: $200

Explore the possibilities of papermaking and printmaking as we sculptcreatures, create mobiles, make jewelry, paint and more. Campers willcreate and manipulate various materials (some that may surprise you) tomake their very own paper with varying colors, textures and patterns.Field trips, games and outdoor fun will round out this highly creativeoffering.


CREATURE CREATIONS IN ART WITH THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 5 - 8Dates: June 13 - 17Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: One, week-long sessionLocation: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights and the


Focusing on creatures of all kinds: human beings, mammals, birds, insects,fish, reptiles, amphibians, as well as fictional and mythological beings,campers will draw, paint, sculpt, print and more using observationand imagination. This class will be taught by Laurel School art facultyand educators from the Cleveland Museum of Art. On the first day ofcamp, representatives from the Cleveland Museum of Art will bringauthentic art objects to Laurel’s Lyman Campus! Afternoon field tripsto the Cleveland Museum of Art (Tuesday – Friday) will offer campersthe opportunity to learn about art techniques and be inspired bymasterpieces. Join us for this one-of-a-kind opportunity!




CABINETS OF CURIOSITY

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 7 - 10Dates: June 27 - July 1Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: One, week-long session designed around challenging activitiesLocation: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTuition: $360

Cabinets of curiosity, also known as “wonder rooms,” were collections ofextraordinary objects used to categorize the world and tell stories aboutits oddities. In this class, we will create a “wonder room” by investigatingseveral of the many ways in which science and art intersect. Byhighlighting the overlap between art and science, we will gain a betterunderstanding of each, as well as a new appreciation for how art can playa role in scientific processes and how science can inform and facilitatethe creation of visual art. Topics of exploration may include:

• Gyotaku/fish printing• Biological illustration• Kinetic sculpture• Cyanotyping/solar prints• The golden ratio and biomimicry • Using bacteria as paint• Nature journaling and the history of collecting

MINDPLAY VIRTUAL READING COACH

Ages: Girls Entering Grades K - 12Dates: June 13 - July 22Time: 9:00 am - 9:30 amFormat: Twenty-nine, half-hour sessions over six weeksLocation: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTuition: $250

MindPlay is an innovative online, computer-based reading programfor both remediation and enrichment. Students who use MindPlayVirtual Reading Coach can improve phonemic awareness, phonics,vocabulary, grammar, comprehension and fluency. A trained staffmember will be present to walk participants through the process.Tuition includes enrollment in the online program, monitoring andperiodic progress reports.

ADVENTURES IN COOKING CAMP

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 6 - 9Dates: July 5 - 15Times: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmFormat: One, two-week sessionLocation: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTuition: $380

From appetizers to desserts, this camp will teach you all the skills youneed to become a top household chef! Participants will develop their ownkitchen skills, learn menu planning and more! This course will be led byLaurel School’s Director of Food Service, Chef Laurel Muzic.

SUMMER LANGUAGE CAMP

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 3 - 6Dates: June 27 - July 1 and August 1 - 5Times: 9:00 am - 3:30 pmFormat: Two, one-week sessionsLocation: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTuition: $400/session

This camp is designed to introduce students to modern languages whilethey experience summer fun including cooking, sports, arts, sightseeingand field trips throughout the city–in the target language. Your childwill be immersed in language, culture and pure fun in this camp led byLaurel World Languages faculty and counselors who are fluent in thelanguage. Languages are offered in an immersion setting to give campersthe foundation they need to enter a language class at their grade level.

While cooking tapas, crepes or egg rolls, our students spontaneouslyuse their target language to request flavors, colors and what they likeand don’t like. Summer campers have such a blast they often forget thatthey are experiencing it in another language!

Language Camps Offered: Chinese, French, Spanish, (NEW FOR 2016:German and Italian)

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AMAZING MAKER CAMP

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 4 - 7Dates: June 13 - 17 and June 20 - 24Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: Two, one-week sessionsLocation: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTuition: $380/session

From making amazing cardboard constructions to glow-in-the-dark minibots, this camp offers a combination of tech-based and off-the-grid makerprojects! Participants will work with Laurel School faculty to create andtest their products. At the end of each session, participants will showcasetheir creations in a one-of-a-kind Mini-Maker Museum!

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MINECRAFT®& 3D PRINTING AND CODING

Ages: Girls and Boys Entering Grades 4 - 6Dates: June 27 - July 8Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: Two, one-week morning and afternoon sessions. Students may

register for Minecraft® and 3-D Printing in the morning and/or Coding in the afternoon.

Location: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTuition: Full-day: $400/session; Half-day: $210/session

Your kids may think Minecraft® is just an awesome video game, but weknow better! Minecraft® is acknowledged by many educators as animportant vehicle for engaging kids in STEM (science, technology,engineering and math) fields such as programming, video game designand development and more. Students put problem-solving skills tothe test as they create storyboards and engage in level design in acollaborative environment. Students will use Tinkercad web-basedsoftware to digitally model their very own Minecraft® characters whichthey have prototyped with clay, and will print them on the 3D printerto bring home at the end of camp. Coding Camp will teach beginnerseverything they need to know about the basics of coding in a fun andinteractive environment. Using web and iPad apps, this camp willmake coding engaging and accessible to students!GIRLSWHO LAUNCH – AN

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM FOR GIRLS

Ages: Girls Entering Grades 6 - 9Dates: July 11 - 15Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: One, week-long sessionLocation: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTuition: $425

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the CEO of acorporation or small business? Now’s the time to unleash yourentrepreneurial spirit in this hands-on business venture campfollowing Junior Achievement and the Lean Launchpad methodologyfor Middle School students that offers a broad range of topics createdby some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs and business institutionsincluding Stanford, UC Berkley and Columbia. Students will learn howto assess their entrepreneurial abilities, creatively think aboutpotential products and services, research the market and develop coststructures and interactive business plans. The outcome of the programwill be to create a personal plan incorporating entrepreneurial thinking,innovation and other 21st-century career readiness skills. Speakerswill include local business leaders, heads of start-up businesses inCleveland and teens who have success stories to share. Field trips tostart-up companies are included.

FORENSICS SPEECH & DEBATE PROGRAM

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 8 - 12Dates: July 18 - 22Times: Speech: 9:00 am - Noon; Debate: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmFormat: One, week-long morning session and one, week-long

afternoon session. Students may register for Speech in the morning and/or Debate in the afternoon

Location: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTuition: Full-day: $360/session; Half-day: $200/session

Designed for students who are new to speech and debate as well asthose with a season or two of experience, this Forensics Camp will allowcompetitors to develop their talents and skills in either speech or debatein preparation for the 2016-2017 interscholastic season.


THE SCIENCE AND ART OF WAX

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades 7 - 10Dates: July 5 - 8Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFormat: One, week-long sessionLocation: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker HeightsTuition: $320

From candles to cosmetics, colorful canvases to clothing, there aremany wonderful ways we use wax to beautify and enrich our lives. Whatis it about wax that appeals to our senses of touch, taste, sight andsmell? Beeswax. Paraffin. Soy wax. Gel wax. In this camp you will learnhow to work with wax as a creative medium that is as versatile as clayor metal. You will also explore how wax is made and how the verydifferent chemical and physical properties influence what it is bestused for! Campers will create their own candles, practice wax resisttechniques and will even learn the age-old craft of encaustic painting(using melted wax as paint). Each camper will mount or frame onework of art for display.


For comprehensive descriptions of each GLSC campand to register visit www.GreatScience.com

PRESENTED BY GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER (GLSC) AT LAUREL’S LYMAN CAMPUS

Ages: Girls & Boys Entering Grades K-8Dates: June 13 - August 5Time: Full-day: 9:00 am - 3:30 pmFormat: One-week sessions; campers are encouraged to sign up for multiple weeks.Location: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights


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Register for Great Lakes Science Camps online at www.GreatScience.com

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KINDERGARTEN -GRADE 1Our K-Grade 1 camps are perfect for easing the transition intothe structure of a classroom in a fun, social and stimulating way.Campers will gain valuable social skills, with emphases oncooperative play, exploration and critical thinking–all designedto get them excited and comfortable as they look forward to thenew school year.

Camp themes will be as follows:

O LEGO: City Scape - June 13 - 17O Chemical Concoctions - June 20 - 24O Space Explorer - June 27 - July 1O Wild About Weather - July 5 - 8O Treasure Hunter - July 11 - 15O Skywalker’s Galaxy - July 18 - 22O Jr. Engineer - July 25 - 29O LEGO: City Scape - August 1 - 5

GRADES 2 -3Campers in Grades 2 and 3 are all about one thing–hands-onexploration. Our camps are specially designed to highlightexploration and foster creativity in a highly interactive and socialenvironment. We focus on using the scientific method andengineering design process to enhance our learning and builda base for successful scientific investigation.


O Mindcraft Multiverse - June 13 - 17O Crazy Chemistry - June 20 - 24O Earthquake! - June 27 - July 1O LEGO: Sports Fanatic - July 5 - 8O May the Force be With You - July 5 - 8O Rockin’ Rockets - July 5 - 8O Animal Adaptations - July 11 - 15O Girls Only: Science that Sparkles - July 18 - 22O Spy Science - July 18 - 22O Mindcraft Multiverse - July 25 - 29O LEGO: Sports Fanatic - August 1 - 5

GRADES 4 -5At this age, science content becomes more focused, and atschool, the structure of formal education sometimes does notpermit individual students to explore their interests in a waythat best suits their learning style. Our camps provide a suite ofhighly interactive and engaging sessions that are designed tohelp students delve into a topic of interest in an informal, hands-on environment.


O EV3 Olympics! - June 13 - 17O Experimenting with Elements - June 13 - 17O GLSC Space Camp - June 20 - 24O Engineering Animal Habitats - June 20 - 24O Explore Cleveland - June 27 - July 1O Video Game Design - June 27 - July 1O Wicked Weather Design - July 5 - 8O Amusement Park Science - July 11 - 15O Girls Only: Summer Edition - July 18 - 22O EV3 Olympics! - July 18 - 22O Dissection Discovery: Compare and Contrast - July 25 - 29O Makey-Makey - July 25 - 29O Dissection Discovery - August 1 - 5

GRADES 6 -8Research shows that when it comes to science and math, wetend to lose kids during their Middle School years, either due tochanging interests or limited resources available through school.Our 6-8 Grade camps are designed with this in mind. We focuson real-world applications, careers and experiences in an effortto re-engage interest and ignite that scientific spark.


O Spark Space: Rocket Adventure - June 13 - 17O Erosion Zone - June 13 - 17O EV3 Robotic Helper - June 20 - 24O Dissection Discovery: Aquatic - June 27 - July 1O Explore Cleveland - June 27 - July 1O Video Game Design - July 5 - 8O Amusement Park Redux - July 11 - 15O Material Science - July 11 - 15O Organ Transport League - July 18 - 22O Dissection Discovery: Compare and Contrast - July 25 - 29O EV3 Robotic Helpers - August 1 - 5


LYMAN CAMPUS BUTLER CAMPUS

Two campuses, too good to miss!Laurel School’s Lyman Campus is conveniently located in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and our beautiful 140-acre Butler Campus is a 15-minute scenic drive down Fairmount Road to Russell Township. In Butler’s vast outdoor classroom, campers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural world and challenge themselves on our extensive 14-element Project Adventure Ropes Course.

For more information about and directions to our campuses, visit LaurelSchool.org/Campuses.

LYMAN CAMPUSOne Lyman Circle

Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122

BUTLER CAMPUS7420 Fairmount Road

Russell Township, Ohio 44072

Summer at Laurel 101REGISTRATION: Register online for Summer at Laurel camps at www.LaurelSchool.org/Summer. To register for Great Lakes Science Centercamps, go to www.GreatScience.com. Registrations will be accepted until camps are full; if required, registrants will be wait-listed in the orderreceived. Questions? Contact the Summer at Laurel Office at 216.455.0154 or [email protected].

PAYMENT: The 2016 camp fees are reflected throughout the brochure. Payment may be made by credit card (MC, Visa, AMEX or Discover).Full payment is due upon registration. Refunds will not be granted after May 1, 2016. There are no pro-rated fees or refunds for campersarriving after the start of the session, leaving before its completion or missing any time during the camp. A one-time $25 non-refundableregistration fee per camper will apply at the time of registration.

MULTIPLE-WEEK DISCOUNT: Sign up for multiple weeks of camp and save! For each additional week, you will receive an additional 5% offcamp. Weekly discounts only apply to camps that are offered on a one-week session basis. Laurel discounts do not apply to Great LakesScience Center or Nike camps.

LUNCH & SNACKS:Campers and students who attend full-day programs at the Butler Campus and Lyman Campus will be provided hot andcold lunch options prepared by Laurel School’s culinary staff. All campers will need to bring two snacks and a water bottle each day. GreatLakes Science Center campers may purchase Laurel lunches for $50/week through Great Lakes Science Center.

SHUTTLE SERVICE: Shuttle Service is available for an additional fee of $50/week for Summer at Laurel campers attending full-day campson Laurel’s Butler Campus in Russell Township. Please note that Shuttle Service is not provided for half-day camps at Laurel’s Butler Campus.The shuttle will leave from Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights at 8:30 am daily. Pre-registration is required.

EXTENDED CARE: Before- and After-Camp Care is available at Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights for a separate fee. Before-CampCare begins at 7:30 am and After-Camp Care is available from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm daily. The fee for Before-Camp Care is $40/week and thefee for After-Camp Care is $60/week. Daily drop-ins for extended care will be charged $25/day. A fee will be charged for late pick-up.

ALL camps in session the first week of camp will participate in a special Opening Day on Monday, June 13 at the Lyman Campus.Details on the event will be shared with all week-one participants in early June.



About Laurel SchoolFor over 100 years, Laurel School, home to the Center forResearch on Girls, has been educating girls (K-12) to beindependent and creative thinkers who care about the worldaround them. Whether she is interested in the arts, athletics or academics, Laurel helps each girl discover her own voice. Led by Head of School Ann V. Klotz, the work of this nationally-recognized school is true to its mission: to inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world. Laurel School also offers a coeducational Pre-Primary program.

For more information about Laurel School, contact the AdmissionsOffice at 216.464.0946 or [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you this Summer at Laurel!

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