2017 PROGRAM GUIDE Full listing of camps & classes...One-day Camp: June 2, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Full-day and afternoon half-day available Carry Hansen, TVS Teacher Show up for a day of

2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

Full listing of camps & classes

Review camp and class descriptions by age groups:

One-Day Camps (page 1)

PreSchool and Lower School (page 2)

Middle School (page 12)

Upper School (page 18)

Please note:

➢ Programs are listed alphabetically in each section.

➢ Select camps by the grade that your child will enter in fall 2017.

➢ View the Xplore Schedule for a weekly overview of camps and classes.

Registration is open: www.trinityvalleyschool.org/summer

Contact Nicole Forbes, Director of Extracurricular Programs, with questions.

[email protected] or 817-321-0122

http://www.trinityvalleyschool.org/summer

Register online at www.trinityvalleyschool.org/summer. 1

One-Day Camps (entering grades K - 6) Join us for one or more of the thematic, one-day camps offered during the summer weeks that include

the Memorial Day and Independence Day Holidays. Campers will be grouped by age to experience

various activities throughout each day. While one-day camps are designed for the full-day experience,

half-day options will be available at times. Full and half-day options are available first come, first served.

Each day will have a lead instructor who will be assisted by Xplore staff and Upper School counselors.

Colorworld and Waterworks – FULL One-day Camp: July 5, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Full-day and half-day available Nicole Forbes Prepare for the messiest day ever as you dive into a big color fight, shaving cream twister, water games, and more! $60/$35

Cowtown Culture – FULL One-day Camp: July 7, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Full-day only Nicole Forbes Spend the day exploring museums in the Fort Worth Cultural District. $75

Feastival – FULL One-day Camp: May 30, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Full-day and afternoon half-day available TVS Chefs & Platinum Manners Cook up some tasty snacks with the TVS Chefs, practice your table and party etiquette with Platinum Manners, play games, and get creative with table decorations! At the end of the day, gather around the big table with friends as we celebrate Feastival! $70/$40

Fibers Frenzy: Indigo Blue, Paper Goo, and Weaving Too! One-day Camp: July 6, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Full-day and half-day available Alexandria Clifton, Artist This assortment of activities will teach the basics of fiber arts by exploring the wonderfully creative world of recycled paper-making, Japanese Shibori dyeing with indigo, and miniature tapestry weaving! Campers will learn how exciting it is to be artistically sustainable as well as the history behind traditional techniques passed down through many generations

and cultures! Materials will be provided and campers will get to take home their finished artwork. $70/$40

Game Day One-day Camp: June 2, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Full-day and afternoon half-day available Carry Hansen, TVS Teacher Show up for a day of play as we divide into age-appropriate groups for a mix of board games, puzzles, minute-to-win-it-challenges, and outdoor games! $60/$35

The Great Outdoors – FULL One-day Camp: June 1, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Full-day only for grades ①②③④⑤⑥ Afternoon half-day available for Ⓚ Chris McEachron, Assistant Director of Trojan Outdoor Experience Spend the day at Lake Mineral Wells State Park hiking, fishing, swimming, paddling, geocaching, and more! Please note: the afternoon half-day option will remain on site to explore the “Great Outdoors” surrounding the TVS campus. $80/$35 forⓀ half-day

Makerspace One-day Camp: May 31, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Full-day and afternoon half-day available Abbie Cornelius and Angela Buffington, PhD, TVS Teachers Ready, set, make—design, build, and share your own innovative creations! Younger campers will rotate through electricity workshops and other making activities. Older campers will have access to electronic components (such as LittleBits and Arduinos) and arts/craft supplies for creating unique, interactive projects. If you like to tinker, this camp is for you! $70/$40



PreSchool and Lower School (age 3 - entering grade 4) Unless otherwise noted, children attending PreⓀ camps must turn 4 years old by August 31, 2017 and

children attending Ⓚ camps must turn 5 years old by August 31, 2017. Three classes and camps are available for ages 3 and 4, regardless of birthdate: Volcanoes, Young Artist Takeover, and Soccer Shots.

Aerospace Camp ①②③ June 26 - 30, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Engineering for Kids Future NASA Engineer? Critical thinking and problem solving skills are enhanced through FUN, age-appropriate, inquiry based, hands-on STEM related projects. Your budding engineer will be introduced to the field of engineering, basic concepts of engineering as it relates to the science of aircraft and spacecraft by utilizing the Engineering Design Process to design and construct their own rockets, parachutes, and hot air balloons, which they get to keep! $200

Aerospace Camp ④⑤⑥ June 26 - 30, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Engineering for Kids See previous camp description.

A Galaxy Far Away ①②③④ – FULL July 10 - 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Bricks 4 Kidz Inspired by NASA and Star Wars™, our Galaxy Far Away Camp is packed full of models that will make your imagination blast off! We will explore the Science & Engineering behind Star Wars with LEGO® Bricks. From Spaceships to Speeders and Droids to Alien Life. Build the Redstone Rocket to blast through the atmosphere into a realm that is truly out of this world. Travel back in time to build NASA's Gemini Capsule. We'll build motorized models that represent spacecraft that the Force will appreciate. Come experience this stellar journey to a Galaxy Far Away! Each Bricks 4 Kidz® camper takes home a LEGO® minifigure at the end of each camp session. $160

Amazing Adventures ①② July 10 - 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Little Scholars Attention all amazing kids! We are going to take you on an adventure. We will fill your days with paper airplanes, pirates, secret codes, and many more activities. Don’t miss out on our daily challenges!

Prepare to sharpen your reasoning skills and broaden your creative mind. $190

Amazing Race ③④⑤⑥ July 17 - 21, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Engineering for Kids Pack your bags Engineers, and get ready for an adventure! You will team up with other budding Mechanical, Electrical, and Aerospace Engineers for a wild ride across the globe and beyond! Engineer vehicles that can traverse the most treacherous terrains, brave the highest seas, and soar above the clouds. Can your team make it all the way around the world in just a few days? $200

American Girl ①②③ – FULL July 10 - 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Debbie Burr, Independent Educator Do you have a favorite American Girl doll? Bring her with you to this all-American class! Students will celebrate the uniqueness of the different dolls and their stories. They will also make crafts and cook pint-size treats to share with their doll! Mid-week, make a special visit to the Dallas Galleria American Girl store and have lunch at the Bistro (date to be determined). $190

Art Around the World Ⓚ①②③④⑤⑥ July 17 - 21, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Oil & Cotton Creative Exchange Go on a wild art adventure! We will use our imaginations to visit Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Students will enjoy learning about different cultures and famous art works, native flora & fauna, and indigenous styles of making art. Every day is a new exploration in a new art material. $200

Baseball ①②③④⑤⑥ June 5 - 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Jeff Dover, TVS Teacher and Coach Knock your summer out of the park with a week full of baseball! Meet Coach Jeff Dover and TVS players on the diamond to learn more about this all-American game. Campers will practice skills in drills



and games that focus on fielding, throwing, and batting. $160

Baking Up Some Fun PreⓀ June 19 - 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Denise McDermott, Independent Educator Put on your apron and cooking hat, too! We'll read literature such as The Little Red Hen, Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar?, and Cook-A-Doodle-Doo! to inspire our baking recipes. Students will learn about tools that bakers use while measuring, mixing, stirring, and baking. We’ll create art, learn songs, explore math and science, and experience being a baker in the bakery shop. $160

Bat League: Heroes and Villains ①②③④ June 19 - 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Bricks 4 Kidz Enter the dark city where a dangerous jokester and other evil villains wreak havoc. Thankfully there is a bat hero who comes out each night to fight against these evil-doers! The good guys will ride into action as campers build motorized models of the bat hero’s speedy vehicle and bat girl’s sleek motorcycle. Send the bat hero swinging on his grappling hook technic model from one skyscraper to the next as he fights crime with his trusty super sidekick. Campers will use their imaginations, building skills, and crime-fighting passion in this thrilling camp of bat heroes and villains! Each Bricks 4 Kidz® camper takes home a LEGO® minifigure at the end of each camp session.

$160

Bears, Bears, Everywhere PreⓀ June 26 - 30, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Denise McDermott, Independent Educator Let's go on a bear hunt! As we hunt for bears, we'll learn about different kinds of bears, their characteristics, where they live, and what they eat. We'll act out being bears during the different seasons, read fiction and non-fiction literature, learn songs and chants, graph our favorite bear, sort and graph gummy bears, and many other beary-fun activities. This camp provides many opportunities for children to develop language, math, and science skills while learning about bears. $160

Boys’ Basketball ①②③④⑤⑥ May 30 - June 2, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm David Rodriguez, TVS Teacher and Coach

Take the court and sharpen those basketball skills before you get away for summer vacation! Spend each day learning the game and improving your skills, while having fun with current varsity players. $130

Bricks 4 Girlz ①②③④ June 12 - 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Bricks 4 Kidz Grab your friends and come hang out with us for a girls-only week of art, crafting and creating with LEGO® bricks. Introduce your friends to our “Friends” as we get to know LEGO® brand’s newest line of girl-themed models. Express your talents and interests by building a gymnast, a dancer and a collage that represents you. We'll do lots of other unique activities with bricks, from jewelry-making to brick art, with a take-home project each day. Practice architectural and engineering skills and learn about different career opportunities. Don’t worry… there are “NO BOYS ALLOWED!” This week is all about girls! Each Bricks 4 Kidz® camper takes home a LEGO® minifigure at the end of each camp session. $160

Business Bootcamp: Young Entrepreneurs ③④ June 12 - 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Stacy Grau, PhD, TCU Business Professor Think you want to start a business? This bootcamp will show you how. We will talk about where to get great ideas, how to build on those ideas and how to turn those ideas into a business or nonprofit organization. This is perfect for students who have initiative, who are creative and who want to do something different. Expect lots of excitement and some great speakers! $160

Camp Astra Ⓚ①②③④ July 31 - August 4, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm August 7 - 11, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Half-day and full-day available Nicole Forbes and Xplore Staff Join us for this new Day Camp offering! Camp Astra offers a well-rounded week of exploration and discovery. Nature, storytelling, arts and crafts, and games will fill our days, along with a few visits from special guests and maybe a field trip, too! $215/$110



Camp Bluebonnet ③④ June 5 - 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Carol Gramentine, TVS Teacher This camp is a booklover’s dream! Fall head over heels into the 2017-2018 Texas Bluebonnet books, traveling through literature to meet new characters, explore new places, and encounter new ideas. From Lola Levine to Crazy Horse, sea turtles to hamsters, baseball to the recycled orchestra of Paraguay, you’ll be thrilled, surprised, and humored by the stories you read. We’ll even slip in some ways to boost your reading comprehension. Expect to leave camp inspired and eager to read all summer! $160

Camp Kelvin! Ⓚ①②– FULL July 17 - 21, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Engineering for Kids Pack your bags and lace up your hiking boots! We are engineering designs to help us explore the great outdoors. Build a tent, design waterproof clothing, engineer your own survival pack and more! Join us for a week of fun and adventure where everyone goes home a happy camper. $200

Candy Chemistry ③④⑤– FULL June 5 - 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Susan Campos, Independent Educator Come join a journey through the wonderful world of chemistry! We will use bubble gum, gummy candies, lollipops, sour candy, and marshmallows to discover and showcase basic chemistry concepts, including solutions, acids/bases, pH, and polymers. $160

Cars: Momentum Madness Ⓚ①② June 5 - 9, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Engineering for Kids Zero to sixty in two seconds?! How fast can an object go without compromising safety? Students in this camp will work with their Pit Crew to design and build vehicles, such as dragsters and hovering levitrons, which should be able to withstand astonishing speeds. Fasten your seat belt, the race has begun! $200

Cheerleading ②③④⑤⑥ June 26 - 30, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Brianna Packard, FWISD Teacher, and Dawn Jones, TVS Teacher and Cheer Coach

Bring your spirit and come learn the basics of cheerleading with the TVS Cheer Coaches! $160

Chess & Strategy Games ④⑤⑥⑦⑧ June 5 - 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Philip Taylor, TVS Teacher, and Kevin Fleming, TVS Chess Instructor If you’ve got game, then this camp is for you! Chess fans, puzzlers, and game lovers are encouraged to join us for a week of mind-stretching fun. TVS Chess instructors, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Fleming, will guide players through chess exercises and introduce other strategy games, including Settlers of Catan and Sequence. $160

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Ⓚ– FULL June 5 - 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Harriet Moore and Kate Monroe, TVS Teachers The literature of Bill Martin and Eric Carle inspires an exploration of a different book each day through art, creative dramatics, music, centers and cooking. Readiness skills and large group activities will help children prepare for a successful beginning of school. $160

Chinese Culture ①②③④ June 26 - 30, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Rose Zhang, TVS Teacher Experience the culture of China through games, crafts, and cooking. Campers will be immersed in song, language, cultural traditions, and more! $160

Climbing Camp ③④⑤ July 10 - 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mary Hanna Tyer, Independent Educator Challenge yourself as you take on the climbing wall and giant swing, while fellow campers cheer you on! Even try your hand at rappelling. Certified climber Mary Hanna Tyer will lead this camp on Trinity Valley School's outdoor ropes and challenge course, guiding campers through proper techniques and tactics to ensure safety. Campers will learn all aspects of climbing safety and terminology, and participate in team-building activities. No experience necessary! $160

Coed Basketball Shooting Skills Camp ④⑤⑥ June 5 - 9, 4:15 - 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday



Tawanna Flowers, TVS Teacher and Coach Follow through on making your next season the best it can by Improving your lay-up, free throw, and jump shots during this skills minicamp with Coach Flowers. $65

Coding Quest in Scratch Programming ③④⑤ June 12 - 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm June 19 - 23, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Abbie Cornelius, TVS Teacher, and George Patterson, TVS Student Calling all aspiring coders! Beginning coders will think creatively and enhance their computational thinking skills as they learn the Scratch language. Scratch is fun a drag-and-drop, block-based platform developed by MIT. Coders will animate stories and games while learning programming skills. In our tech-driven, programmable world, there’s no better time to learn than now! $160

CrossFit Kids Ⓚ①② June 12 - 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Panther City CrossFit CrossFit Panther City is excited to bring their certified CrossFit Kids program to Trinity Valley School this summer. Awaken your child’s love for fitness, enhance his/her cognitive skills, and promote working in teams. Your child will not only learn different CrossFit skills and movements but also learn about nutrition through daily lessons and interactive activities. Each day, kids will also break a sweat during their daily WOD (Workout of the Day), Yoga, Endurance class, and other fun and challenging games and physical activities. All camp activities are under the guidance of a CrossFit Kids certified coach and nutritionist, Dabney Poorter. $170

CrossFit Kids ③④⑤ June 19 - 23, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Panther City CrossFit CrossFit Panther City is excited to bring their certified CrossFit Kids program to Trinity Valley School this summer. Awaken your child’s love for fitness, enhance his/her cognitive skills, and promote working in teams. Your child will not only learn different CrossFit skills and movements but also learn about nutrition through daily lessons and interactive activities. Each day, kids will also break a sweat during their daily WOD (Workout of the Day), Yoga, Endurance class, and other fun and challenging

games and physical activities. All camp activities are under the guidance of a CrossFit Kids certified coach and nutritionist, Dabney Poorter. $170

Curiosity Club ④⑤⑥⑦ July 10 - 14, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Half-day available John Gordon-Reid, Independent Educator Travel through the history of the world, exploring the past to the present through culture, human rights, sports, science, and nature. The exact route of your expedition will be up to you as you make choices based on your interests and curiosity, encountering creative challenges along the way such as designing jewelry for a modern-day princess, acting out the story of Milo of Kroton, or tackling the task of making a water clock. Wearing his incredible coat of many pockets, Guest Instructor John Gordon-Reid joins us from England to guide participants on their unique journeys. Every club member will receive a personal Curiosity Journal to document his/her voyage. $300/$160

TVS Dance Classes ①②③④ June 6 - 29, 4:00 - 5:30 pm July 25 - August 17 Tuesdays and Thursdays See page 22 for more information Dance Intensive: Musical Theater ②③④⑤ July 10 - 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm TBD For anyone who enjoys theater and dance, this exciting intensive focuses on the art of audition, the importance of stage presence, and perfecting choreography quickly. Enjoy some of Broadway’s best music while you develop your jazz and theatrical techniques! All levels of experience are welcome! $160

Dino Discovery PreⓀ and Ⓚ June 12 - 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Little Scholars Do you know which dinosaur was nicknamed “long neck?” Do you know which dinosaur had the biggest head? Join us for a colossal journey into the world of dinosaurs. Build a dinosaur replica and have an archaeological dig just like a real paleontologist. Prepare for a swamp stomping good time! $190



Elephants & Their Young PreⓀ June 5 - 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Kim Pierce, TVS Teacher, and Brenda Lewis, Independent Educator Hands-on science and math will guide our exploration of the African elephant, providing an unforgettable learning experience. We will study the interesting and unique physical characteristics, as well as family interactions and habitats of the elephant. Learning centers will be explored each day and special guests will join us, too, including an elephant expert from the zoo! Creative projects, role play, and language development will also be included in this class. $160

Engineering of Cities ③④⑤⑥ July 17 - 21, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Engineering for Kids Do you have what it takes to engineer a magnificent city from an inhabitable environment? Work together as a team to build a city from the ground up. Crews design essential urban structures, develop processes to purify water and generate their own power. Join up with a crew to compete in challenges designed to test the strength of your designs. $200

The Engineering of Travel: Guten Tag! Ⓚ①② July 17 - 21, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Engineering for Kids Travel the world with Kelvin and our core of engineers as we explore The Engineering of Travel. Drive across the United States, build a boat to sail the Mediterranean, and fly to the Orient, in this fun engineering experience. Join us on an amazing adventure as we design planes, cars, boats, and rockets to travel the globe...and beyond! $200

Field Hockey ③④⑤⑥⑦ June 5 - 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Claire Pearce, TVS Teacher and Coach One of the few field hockey camps in the area! Come one, come all – with field hockey skills or as a brand new player. We will learn the basic fundamentals of the sport as well as play some small sided games. Leave this camp with a new love for a rare sport! $160

Fencing with the Force ③④⑤⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 12 - 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Kate Sierra, Competitive Edge Fencing While the galaxy remains far, far away, the force is still strong. Sabre is the fencing discipline most like the sword fighting you see on TV and in movies. Participants will learn the basics of sabre fencing and participate in strength and agility training using various exercises and games related to Star Wars themes. Who will prove stronger in a competition on the final day of camp: the Light or the Dark side? $160

Football ②③④⑤⑥ June 26 - 30, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Aaron Mattox, TVS Teacher and Coach Huddle up on the gridiron for some football drills and fun. Young athletes are invited to learn more about the game and work on their skills. Teams will compete throughout the week for the summer championship! $160

Forks, Napkins, and Magic Words ①② June 19 - 23, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Platinum Manners Platinum Manners presents a unique approach to varied etiquette topics. Our world can be a difficult place to live in. This camp will cover important, practical life and social skills that all of us need to be our best selves. This hands-on session includes small group interactions, creative projects, kind discussion, and an innovative take home item every day! $180

Girls’ Basketball ①②③ June 5 - 9, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Tawanna Flowers, TVS Teacher and Coach How good do you want to be? In order to be the best you can possibly be, you have to be equipped with key fundamentals. Practice your defense, shooting, ball handling, and passing skills, and learn the terminology of basketball in this action-packed basketball camp. $160

Grossology ①②③– FULL June 12 - 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Carry Hansen, TVS Teacher Slime, Smells, and Critters - Oh My! This week you will make your own slime, culture your own bacteria, and investigate everything smelly through hands-on activities. Guest speakers include a variety of 6- and 8-legged friends and our very own worm circus act! $160



Happy Campers ③④ June 26 - 30, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Alyson Zabriskie, TVS Teacher Bring your smiles to a camp out this summer with Mrs. Zabriskie, friends, and a few good books. Tales and stories will launch campers into adventurous scavenger hunts, team-building games, and a bounty of crafty creations, such as collaged rubbings, story stones, marshmallow shooters, pine cone art, and more! $160

Hip Hop Yoga PreⓀ and Ⓚ June 26 - 30, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mind Body Play In this fun-loving environment kids will explore yoga through the use of age appropriate music, dancing, stories, and games. Kids will learn about their body through yoga postures and games in order to build a foundation for a healthy mind-body connection. Music and dancing is encouraged, creating a playful environment where joy and self-confidence is emphasized. Meditation is introduced to help with listening skills and focus. There are some hips and some hops but most of all FUN! $170

Hip Hop Yoga ①② June 26 - 30, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mind Body Play In this fun-loving environment kids will explore yoga through the use of age appropriate music, dancing, stories, and games. Kids will learn about their bones, muscles, and heart as they build the foundation for a healthy mind-body connection. Yoga postures are taught in a playful environment where joy and self-confidence is emphasized. Meditation is introduced to help with listening and focus. There are some hips and some hops but most of all FUN! $170

Hip Hop Yoga ③④ July 10 - 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mind Body Play In this fun-loving environment kids will explore yoga through the use of age appropriate music, dancing, stories, and games. Kids will learn about their bones, muscles, and heart as they build the foundation for a healthy mind-body connection. Through meditation and games we give them the tools to manage stress with tips for quieting the mind, improving concentration, and listening internally to recognize emotions. Each participant will create his or her own

yoga sequence to showcase. There are some hips and some hops but most of all FUN! $170

In the Art Studio Ⓚ①②③④⑤⑥– FULL July 17 - 21, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Oil & Cotton Creative Exchange Get into it! Spend a week in the art studio, and create a series of artworks in your own style. Oil and Cotton will bring interesting objects and quality art materials to introduce kids to the limitless possibilities of drawing and painting. Work from observation and imagination while you try out watercolor, tempera, acrylic, charcoal, graphite, pastel, and more! $200

It’s Raining Cats & Dogs PreⓀ and Ⓚ July 10 - 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Debbie Burr, Independent Educator This week will be a deluge of fun as we spend time with favorite cats and dogs from children’s literature: Skippy Jon Jones, Clifford, Go Dog Go!, and more! Riddles, stories, games, and arts and crafts will be the cat’s meow...make no (dog) bone about it! $160

Karate ①②③ June 19 - 23, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Texas Black Belt Academy Take home your yellow belt in Karate at the end of this week-long camp! You’ll learn the basic fundamentals of martial arts as you practice moves and participate in drills and games. Walk away with new confidence, respect for others, and discipline! Camp price includes uniform to wear for the week. $200

Kitchen Capades ③④ June 5 - 9, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Erin Nesbitt and Scott Stirling, TVS Chefs Cook up some fun in the kitchen with TVS Chefs Erin and Scott. From everyday basics and baking to clever concoctions and challenges (who is the fastest egg white whisker in the west?), this camp will provide young chefs with a well-rounded kitchen experience sure to make the family proud! $170

Lacrosse ②③④⑤⑥ June 12 - 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Chris Cobb, TVS Coach Learn more about one of the fastest growing sports with Coach Cobb and varsity players. Beneficial to



beginners and experienced players, this camp will focus on developing fundamentals and mechanics of the game. Young players will gain knowledge about every aspect of lacrosse, including equipment, positions, and rules of the game. $160

Lego Robotics ③ June 5 - 9, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Angela Buffington, PhD, TVS Teacher Are you into Legos and design? Do you like to build and enjoy learning to program? Calling all problem solvers and collaborators to join us for a week full of building and programming Lego Mindstorm Robots! Together, we’ll tackle the several First Lego League tasks. $160

Let’s Create a Musical Play ①②③④– FULL June 12 - 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Judy Holloway, TVS Teacher Inspired by a favorite children’s story, we’ll sing, dance, play instruments, and create our own play! Participants will collaborate to stage their own play; setting the story to music with songs, instruments, and movement. Take a bow at the end of the week with a special performance for family and friends. $160

Look, Listen, and Laugh ①②③④ July 10 - 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Micah Yarborough, Artist and Exhibit Designer What does a line in a drawing sound like? Join artist and exhibit designer Micah Yarborough for a fun exploration of sound and space. Prepare to laugh a lot at Micah’s jokes and take a creative journey through aspects of multimedia and installation art. $160

Makeshop ①②③④ June 12 - 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm June 19 - 23, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Cynthia Davis, Xplore Staff The Makeshop will be an inspiring spot to build with our hands, play with ideas, discover new processes, and learn new skills. Each day will be different with opportunities to try out everything from soft sculptures and weaving to puppets and beadwork. A combination of collaborative, team projects and individual free-play will characterize our creative time together. $160

Makeshop: Games & Puzzles ①②③④

June 26 - 30, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Cynthia Davis, Xplore Staff In this episode of the Makeshop, we’ll go wild about games and puzzles! Warm up with a few well-known pastimes, and then go to work designing and crafting your very own puzzles and games. Contribute to a giant memory game, take home a one-of-a-kind puzzle, and learn to play original games made by fellow campers! A combination of collaborative, team projects and individual free-play will characterize our creative time together. $160

Math Madness ②③ July 10 - 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Allison Shapard, TVS Teacher Go mad for math as you immerse yourself in all things numbers and digits! Games and challenges will strengthen our mathematical skills and make for a fun week together. $160

Math Madness ④⑤ July 10 - 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Allison Shapard, TVS Teacher Go mad for math as you immerse yourself in all things numbers and digits! Games and challenges will strengthen our mathematical skills and make for a fun week together. $160

Mini-Med School PreⓀ and Ⓚ June 5 - 9, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Little Scholars Mini-Med School comes to camp! Our little doctors will use stuffed animal patients to take blood pressure readings, give “stitches,” put on a cast, and make their own first aid kit, all while learning lots about what doctors, dentists, EMTs, and other medical professionals do on a daily basis. Sign up for this camp stat! $190

More Than Which Fork to Use: Presenting the Best Me ③④ June 19 - 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Platinum Manners Platinum Manners presents a unique approach to varied etiquette topics. Our world can be a difficult place to live in. This camp will cover important, practical life and social skills that all of us need to be our best selves. This hands-on session includes small group interactions, creative projects, kind discussion, and an innovative take home item every day! $180



Painting & Drawing ④⑤⑥ June 5 - 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Janet Chaffee, TVS Teacher Make your mark! In this class, we’ll consider the artworks and creativity of other artists, and make original works with a variety of mediums. What might these artists have been thinking about and how did they use different materials to draw and paint? Young artists will grow in their understanding of both painting and drawing as they explore various mediums in the creation of their work. $180

Party Time, Excellent! ①② June 12 - 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Allison Shapard, TVS Teacher Party Animals unite as we creatively tackle all the aspects of throwing a smash bash! From party themes and games to designing invitations and decorating sweet treats, it’s bound to be a real wing ding every day! $160

Pocketful of Miracles Ⓚ May 30 - June 2, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Nancy Rea, TVS Teacher, and Judy Bohnsack, Independent Educator Explore how mammals care for their young. Our study of the opossum will integrate language arts, life science, art, and mathematics as we use counting, estimating, and measuring skills. Art and dramatic play will be included to add to the fun! $160

Pop Diva Retreat ①②③– FULL June 5 - 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Michelle Goodwin, Independent Educator Tired of the paparazzi? Get ready for the red carpet and film a music video during this luxury retreat. Pop divas will learn how to create picture-perfect hairstyles, gorgeous nails, flawless skin, and apply just the right amount of stage makeup. Learn the latest dance moves and polish your unique style; this music video is sure to top the charts! $160

Princess Prep PreⓀ and Ⓚ June 12 - 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm June 26 - 30, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Michelle Goodwin, Independent Educator Calling all Princesses! Join us for a fairy-tale week of royal fun and everything princess. Time at the palace is filled with song and dance, games, arts and crafts,

and storytime. Princesses also focus on important qualities like kindness and generosity that make them unique and special. Princesses practice their etiquette during tea parties, receive a head-to-toe makeover, and receive their tiara at the Royal Ball! $160

Rock and Roll Club PreⓀ and Ⓚ June 26 - 30, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Little Scholars We are looking for the next rock and roll star! We will jam out with handmade instruments, learn hip songs, and dance the camp away. Your rocking scholars will build their social skills, gross motor, and fine motor skills. Rockers will show off their moves at a final performance! $190

Roy G. Biv PreⓀ and Ⓚ June 12 - 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Debbie Burr, Independent Educator Dive into a week-long exploration of all the colors in the rainbow! Color matching, color mixing...go crazy for color as you explore red, yellow, blue and maybe even chartreuse through science and art activities. $160

Science of Magic ②③ June 12 - 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Angela Buffington, PhD, TVS Teacher Do you love science AND magic? Come learn new magic tricks and how they work in this weeklong exploration! $160

S’more Learning ① June 5 - 9, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Kate Monroe and Kim Pierce, TVS Teachers Students will be toasting up some great memories with friends as they sharpen their academic skills for 1st grade. They will explore camp themed centers such as marshmallow math, creative writing, fishing with phonics, and reading books in a real tent. Children will share stories and songs around the campfire, create daily art projects, and go on a nature walk. Come camp out with a good book under the TVS stars and get ready to have S’MORE fun with your friends! $160

Soccer Shots PreⓀ and Ⓚ July 24 - 28, 9:00 - 11:00 am Soccer Shots Instructors



Children ages 3 - 5 are welcome to participate. Soccer Shots is a nationally recognized program that offers a high-energy, fun and age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. In addition to soccer, players improve gross motor skills and learn important concepts such as teamwork, sharing and respect. Soccer Shots instructors are enthusiastic and passionate about working with kids. Their goal is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child they serve! For more information about Soccer Shots visit their website at www.soccershots.org. $150

Soccer Ⓚ①②③④⑤⑥⑦⑧ June 19 - 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Blake Amos, TVS Coach and Director of Trojan Outdoor Experience Take the field with Coach Blake Amos and his assistants to learn the basics of the game and strengthen your soccer skills. Players are divided into groups by age and skill level for drills and games throughout the week. $160

Stop Motion Studio ②③④ July 10 - 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Carry Hansen, TVS Teachers Since 1896, animators have been using stop motion, and now you can, too – thanks to an iPad App that makes creating your own Short Animation Film a little easier! After gaining inspiration from watching a few of the classics, students will mold their own characters, design their set, write their script and bring their frame-by-frame photos to life for a film festival complete with popcorn! $160

Storybook Adventure PreⓀ and Ⓚ June 19 - 23, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Val Underwood, TVS Teacher, and Tracy Barnett, FWISD Educator Bring your imagination and sharp listening skills to a new afternoon adventure every day. We may set out to discover a new world, chase pirates, or climb a mountain. You never know where we will go, but you can plan on engaging in fun challenges, games, play, and artwork inspired by stories. $160

Tennis and Mighty Muscles ①②③ June 26 - 30, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Myron Grunberg, TVS Teacher and Coach On the court, this tennis program follows the Progressive Tennis System of scaled training and

competition which focuses on basic stroke production, groundstrokes, and serves. Off the court, participants will develop fundamental motor skills through Coach’s “Mighty Muscles” program, which includes tumbling, mini-hockey, and balance exercises. $160

Tennis ④⑤⑥ June 19 - 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Myron Grunberg and Allison Shapard, TVS Teachers On the court, the tennis program follows the Progressive Tennis System of scaled training and competition which focuses on basic stroke production, groundstrokes, and serves. Off the court, participants will develop fundamental motor skills through balance exercises and other adventures. $160

A Trip to the Lego Zoo! PreⓀ and Ⓚ– FULL July 10 - 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Bricks 4 Kidz It's a zoo in here! This is a camp sure to delight kids who love creatures. We'll be building Bricks 4 Kidz® models of insects, mammals and more. We'll discuss fascinating facts about the animals we build using LEGO® bricks. From the chameleon that changes colors to the seal model that waddles across the table, students will love these moving models that celebrate the wonders of the animal kingdom. Each Bricks 4 Kidz® camper takes home a LEGO® minifigure at the end of each camp session. $160

Trojan X Games ①②③ July 24 - 28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Nicole Forbes, Xplore Staff Prepare for extreme fun as we kick off the inaugural Trojan X Games in summer 2017. Start off the week with a CrossFit workout, then participate in a range of recreational games, creativity challenges, and minute-to-win it activities that promote collaboration, skills, and sportsmanship. Team spirit will be essential throughout the week, resulting in extra points for teams with clever cheers, nifty nicknames, marvelous mottos, and extra encouragement. $275

Trojan X Games ④⑤⑥ July 24 - 28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Carry Hansen, TVS Teacher See previous camp description.


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Under the Big Top ①②③ June 19 - 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Susan Campos, Independent Educator Become the ultimate Ringmaster, as we clown around through math, science, and reading activities all inspired by the circus. You’re gonna flip for this! $160

Volcanoes PreⓀ (ages 3-4) June 6, 9:30 - 11:30 am Angela Buffington, PhD, TVS Teacher Let the oohs and ahhs bubble over when you introduce your tyke to science with this fun workshop about volcanoes! This workshop is designed for a child and a favorite adult. $30

Volleyball Ⓚ①②③④⑤⑥ June 12 - 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Kyle Kennedy and Crystal Dover, TVS Teachers and Coaches Trojan Volleyball camp is the place to be this summer! Coach Kennedy and Coach Fenoglio Dover teach the fundamentals of volleyball in a fun, exciting, and ever-changing environment combined with silly-themed week days. Come one, come all to create new friendships, learn new skills, and have an amazing week! $160

Young Artists’ Takeover PreⓀ (ages 3-4) July 19, 10:00 - 10:45 am Oil & Cotton Creative Exchange Experiment and play with the watercolor! Oil and Cotton will introduce little ones to art tools and Trinity Valley's friendly art studio. Artists will complete a large abstract painting using vibrant, fluid, watercolor paint! This workshop is designed for a child and a favorite adult. $40

Whiz Kids ①② June 5 - 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Little Scholars Join us on a science discovery mission! We will explore the world of science through everyday objects, experiments, and encounters. This camp will enhance STEM education ideas with a big punch of fun. Physics, biology, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and zoology will all be covered in the camp. $190

Writers and Bookmakers ②③④⑤ June 5 - 9, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Allison Shapard, TVS Teacher Do you fancy yourself a writer? Love the smell and feel of books? Do you enjoy putting words to paper or screen? Celebrate all aspects of the literary arts as you explore authors, practice writing, and make original books! $160



Middle School (entering grades 5-8) Aerospace Camp ④⑤⑥ June 26 - 30, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Engineering for Kids Future NASA Engineer? Critical thinking and problem solving skills are enhanced through FUN, age-appropriate, inquiry based, hands-on STEM related projects. Your budding engineer will be introduced to the field of engineering, basic concepts of engineering as it relates to the science of aircraft and spacecraft by utilizing the Engineering Design Process to design and construct their own rockets, parachutes, and hot air balloons, which they get to keep! $200

Art Around the World Ⓚ①②③④⑤⑥ July 17 - 21, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Oil & Cotton Creative Exchange Go on a wild art adventure! We will use our imaginations to visit Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Students will enjoy learning about different cultures and famous art works, native flora & fauna, and indigenous styles of making art. Every day is a new exploration in a new art material. $200

Astronomical Imaging ⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 26 - 30, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Sam Barber, TVS Student, and Paul Price, TVS Teacher Ever wondered how scientists create the amazing images of astronomical objects that you see in books and magazines? Ever wanted to understand more about our universe while also learning how to use programs like Photoshop? You have come to the right place! Throughout this course, Mr. Price and accomplished astrophotographer (and Upper School student) Sam Barber and will introduce you to the methods of astronomical image creation. Drawing from sources like the famed Hubble Space Telescope, the Cassini Orbiter, and multiple ground based observatories, you will learn how these images are created and then digitally manipulate them to create your own “stellar” masterpiece. $160

Beginning Spanish Bootcamp ⑤⑥ August 7 - 11, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Connie Hooker, TVS Teacher Join us for an introduction to Spanish where you will lay the groundwork for proficiency in speaking,

reading, writing, and understanding basic, high frequency Spanish words. Throughout the camp, we will use pictures, stories, short videos, gestures and students’ interests to teach the basic vocabulary that will be necessary to navigate the middle school Spanish program. ***This is designed for complete beginners.*** $165

Beginning Spanish Bootcamp ⑦⑧ August 7 - 11, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Sydney Munson, TVS Teacher Join us for an introduction to Spanish where you will learn to be proficient in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding basic, high frequency Spanish words. Throughout the camp, we will use pictures, stories, short videos, gestures and students’ interests to teach the basic vocabulary that will be necessary to navigate the middle school Spanish Program. By the end of the camp students will be able to read a level one novel as well as understand simple phrases and commands in Spanish. ***This class is highly recommended for rising 7th and 8th graders who have not had many years of Spanish in the past. *** $165

Boys’ Basketball ⑦⑧⑨ May 30 - June 2, 1:00 - 3:00 pm David Rodriguez, TVS Teacher and Coach There is no off-season in basketball! Before you hustle away for summer vacation, spend the afternoon improving skills, hanging with current varsity players, and playing games. $90

Business Bootcamp: Young Entrepreneurs

⑤⑥⑦⑧– FULL June 5 - 9, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Stacy Grau, PhD, TCU Business Professor Think you want to start a business? This bootcamp will show you how. We will talk about where to get great ideas, how to build on those ideas and how to turn those ideas into a business or nonprofit organization. This is perfect for students who have initiative, who are creative and who want to do something different. Expect lots of excitement and some great speakers! $160



Calling All Cookies ⑤⑥⑦⑧ June 19 - 23, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Maggie Knapp, TVS Librarian Indulge your inner cookie monster (blue fur optional) with five cookie treats. We'll keep things on the healthy side (but remember: these are cookies after all!) as we mix and bake drop cookies, bar cookies, a not-too-sweet biscotti, and more. Learn about kitchen safety, baking techniques, spices and flavors in an atmosphere of friendly fun. Each student will bring home a dozen cookies at the end of each class. All recipes tree nut and peanut free. One option will be gluten free. $160

Candy Chemistry ③④⑤ June 5 - 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Susan Campos, Independent Educator Come join a journey through the wonderful world of chemistry! We will use bubble gum, gummy candies, lollipops, sour candy, and marshmallows to discover and showcase basic chemistry concepts, including solutions, acids/bases, pH, and polymers. $160

Cheerleading ②③④⑤⑥ June 26 - 30, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Brianna Packard, FWISD Teacher and Dawn Jones, TVS Teacher and Cheer Coach Bring your spirit and come learn the basics of cheerleading with the TVS Cheer Coaches! $160

Climbing Camp ③④⑤ July 10 - 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mary Hanna Tyer, Independent Educator Challenge yourself as you take on the climbing wall and giant swing, while fellow campers cheer you on! Even try your hand at rappelling. Certified climber Mary Hanna Tyer will lead this camp on Trinity Valley School's outdoor ropes and challenge course, guiding campers through proper techniques and tactics to ensure safety. Campers will learn all aspects of climbing safety and terminology, and participate in team-building activities. No experience necessary! $160

Coding Quest in Scratch Programming ③④⑤ June 12 - 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm June 19 - 23, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Abbie Cornelius, TVS Teacher, and George Patterson, TVS Student

Calling all aspiring coders! Beginning coders will think creatively and enhance their computational thinking skills as they learn the Scratch language. Scratch is fun a drag-and-drop, block-based platform developed by MIT. Coders will animate stories and games while learning programming skills. In our tech-driven, programmable world, there’s no better time to learn than now! $160

Coed Basketball Shooting Skills Camp ④⑤⑥ June 5 - 8, 4:15 - 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday Tawanna Flowers, TVS Teacher and Coach Follow through on making your next season the best it can by Improving your lay-up, free throw, and jump shots during this skills minicamp with Coach Flowers. $65

Coed Basketball Shooting Skills Camp ⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 12 - 15, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday Tawanna Flowers, TVS Teacher and Coach Follow through on making your next season the best it can by Improving your lay-up, free throw, and jump shots during this skills minicamp with Coach Flowers. $90

Collaborative Coding and 3D Printing ⑤⑥⑦⑧ June 12 - 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm June 19 - 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Abbie Cornelius, TVS Teacher, and George Patterson, TVS Student Are you interested in art, designing, engineering and fabrication? How would you like to turn a piece of art you've coded into a physical object? Campers will learn Processing, a language for learning how to code within the context of the visual arts. They will also explore Tinkercad software to create 3D objects. The finale will be designing and printing boats to be raced in an inflatable raceway. $170

Community Partners Program ⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 5 - 16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Monday to Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friday



Kirsten Murphy, TVS Librarian, and Donna Weth, TVS Teacher See page 24 for more information. Curiosity Club ④⑤⑥⑦ July 10 - 14, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Half-day available John Gordon-Reid, Independent Educator Travel through the history of the world, exploring the past to the present through culture, human rights, sports, science, and nature. The exact route of your expedition will be up to you as you make choices based on your interests and curiosity, encountering creative challenges along the way such as designing jewelry for a modern-day princess, acting out the story of Milo of Kroton, or tackling the task of making a water clock. Wearing his incredible coat of many pockets, Guest Instructor John Gordon-Reid joins us from England to guide participants on their unique journeys. Every club member will receive a personal Curiosity Journal to document his/her voyage. $300/$160

TVS Dance Classes ⑤⑥⑦⑧ June 6 - 29, 4:00 - 8:30 pm July 25 - August 17, 4:00 - 7:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays See page 22 for more information Dance Intensive: Musical Theater ②③④⑤ July 10 - 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm TBD For anyone who enjoys theater and dance, this exciting intensive focuses on the art of audition, the importance of stage presence, and perfecting choreography quickly. Enjoy some of Broadway’s best music while you develop your jazz and tap technique! All levels of experience are welcome! $160

Donuts and Decorum ⑤⑥⑦⑧ June 27 - 29 Tuesday - Wednesday, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Anne Paup, Etiquette Consultant Polish up your table manners with Paup Etiquette & Protocol. Dine on donuts while practicing how to cut with a knife and indulge in spaghetti with a practiced twirl that leaves no sauce on your shirt! These and other dining essentials will be covered during the

tutorial on Tuesday and Wednesday at Trinity Valley School. On Thursday, meet classmates for a multi-course meal and show off your new skills! $175

Electronic Music Lab ⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ July 10 - 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Owen Nesbitt, TVS Teacher, and Ted Forbes, Multimedia Producer This weeklong lab session will include a little music history and a lot of hands-on music-making. From Leon Theremin and John Cage to Brian Eno and the Eurythmics, you’ll learn about the roots and evolution of electronic music. No matter your musical experience or ability, let curiosity and experimentation dominate as you use computers, apps, electronic instruments, and gadgets to compose, record, and produce original creations. $170

Fencing with the Force ③④⑤⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 12 - 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Kate Sierra, Competitive Edge Fencing While the galaxy remains far, far away, the force is still strong. Sabre is the fencing discipline most like the sword fighting you see on TV and in movies. Participants will learn the basics of sabre fencing and participate in strength and agility training using various exercises and games related to Star Wars themes. Who will prove stronger in a competition on the final day of camp: the Light or the Dark side? $160

Field Hockey ③④⑤⑥⑦ June 5 - 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Claire Pearce, TVS Teacher and Coach One of the few field hockey camps in the area! Come one, come all – with field hockey skills or as a brand new player. We will learn the basic fundamentals of the sport as well as play some small sided games. Leave this camp with a new love for a rare sport! $160

Field Hockey Mini-Camp ⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 5 - 8, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday Claire Pearce, TVS Teacher and Coach Join Coach Pearce for this mini-camp full of scrimmages and practice executing game-like situations. $90



Football ②③④⑤⑥ June 26 - 30, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Aaron Mattox, TVS Teacher and Coach Huddle up on the gridiron for some football drills and fun. Young athletes are invited to learn more about the game and work on their skills. Teams will compete throughout the week for the summer championship! $160

Football Mini-Camp ⑦⑧ June 26 and 28, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Aaron Mattox, TVS Teacher and Coach Get a headstart on the fall pigskin season! Join Coach Mattox for two afternoons full of drills on the field. $50

Get Fit: Building Healthy Habits ⑥⑦⑧ June 26 - 30, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Caitlin Keen, TVS Coach Join Coach Keen to work on your strength and conditioning this summer. Campers will learn about everything from nutrition and hydration to calisthenics, stretching, and weight training. Emphasis will be placed on learning how to exercise correctly to produce the healthiest and strongest you. Have fun testing what you learn throughout the week during an obstacle course challenge on the last day of camp! $160

Hispanic Cooking ⑤⑥⑦⑧ June 19 - 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Sydney Munson, TVS Teacher Alfajores! Pupusas! Sopapillas! Oh my! Join us as we learn about some traditional Hispanic dishes, plan and shop for the necessary ingredients, and ultimately cook and eat our prepared foods. $170

In the Art Studio ①②③④⑤⑥ July 17 - 21, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Oil & Cotton Creative Exchange Get into it! Spend a week in the art studio, and create a series of artworks in your own style. Oil and Cotton will bring interesting objects and quality art materials to introduce kids to the limitless possibilities of drawing and painting. Work from observation and imagination while you try out watercolor, tempera, acrylic, charcoal, graphite, pastel, and more! $200

Innovation Camp TEDx ⑤⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 8 and 15, 6:30 - 8:30 pm June 10 and 17, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Innovation Camp does not require any attendee to show up with a brilliant idea. At Innovation Camp, youth are encouraged to find and share ideas through activities which focus on drawing out their passions and helping youth to express what matters to them. Sometimes it’s a challenge to discover their passion. Instructors listen to what matters to participants and then we brainstorm together, ask leading, probing, and direct questions. Instructors help campers discover what they hope will make the world a better place. We do this while having fun and sometimes acting a little silly. Innovation is awesome to watch evolve. Then we help them find their voice. We do realize sometimes the most amazing idea can get lost when not conveyed effectively. By making every camper more effective at communication and leadership, we promote their passion in the best light. The results are amazing to see. Ideas flow, negativity fades and positive energy builds. This camp is sponsored by a team of volunteers who work closely with the TEDxYouth @Fort Worth. Snacks, lunches (Saturday only), and an Innovation Camp t-shirt are included in the camp price. $99

Lacrosse ②③④⑤⑥ June 12 - 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Chris Cobb, TVS Coach Learn more about one of the fastest growing sports with Coach Cobb and varsity players. Beneficial to beginners and experienced players, this camp will focus on developing fundamentals and mechanics of the game. Young players will gain knowledge about every aspect of lacrosse, including equipment, positions, and rules of the game. $160

Lacrosse Mini-Camp ⑦⑧⑨ June 12 - 15, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday Chris Cobb, TVS Coach Join Coach Cobb for this mini-camp to perfect your fundamentals and practice game-like situations. $90



Painting & Drawing ④⑤⑥ June 5 - 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Janet Chaffee, TVS Teacher Make your mark! In this class, we’ll consider the artworks and creativity of other artists, and make original works with a variety of mediums. What might these artists have been thinking about and how did they use different materials to draw and paint? Young artists will grow in their understanding of both painting and drawing as they explore various mediums in the creation of their work. $180

Picture Book Club ⑤⑥⑦⑧ June 26 - 30, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Caryn Snyder, Independent Educator Everyone's adventure in reading begins with picture books, yet we're never too old to enjoy classics like Where the Wild Things Are, Runaway Bunny, Make Way for Ducklings, and The Cat and the Hat. Bring your frappés and iced-teas to read and discuss new and old favorites. Explore timeless and modern themes, motifs, concepts and styles in literature and art through the in-depth study of picture books. Students will also create a reflective scrapbook or try their hand at making their own picture book. $160

Pottery Workshop ⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 5 - 9, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Jo-Ann Mulroy, TVS Teacher Fire up your creativity in the pottery studio! Artists will begin the week painting a pre-formed object, and then try their hand at various painting techniques on clay forms. Each student will develop a theme and color scheme to execute on a small set of dishes to take home at the end of the week! $180

Robot Games ⑤⑥⑦⑧ August 7 - 11, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Engineering for Kids Welcome to the world of robotics and computer programming! Each day you will design and program the latest generation of LEGO robots (EV3) to compete in games inspired by the classics such as Pong, and Hide and Go Seek. You will use your robot to take down your classmates in challenges designed to test and develop your creative programming skills. $200

Soccer Ⓚ①②③④⑤⑥⑦⑧ June 19 - 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm TVS Coaches Take the field with Coach Blake Amos and his assistants to learn the basics of the game and strengthen your soccer skills. Players are divided into groups by age and skill level for drills and games throughout the week. $160

Sports Prep: Skills and Movement ⑥⑦⑧ July 31 - August 3, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Monday - Thursday Alan Reid, TVS Athletic Trainer Get a jump start on making the most of your sports seasons! Join TVS Trainer Alan Reid for this camp, which is designed to introduce basic strength training concepts and movement patterns that will help improve athletes’ function movements overall. Campers will be introduced to different exercise techniques that will help improve neuromuscular activity, balance, and coordination, which could potentially prevent future injuries. $90

Stop Motion Studio ⑤⑥⑦⑧ July 10 - 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Carry Hansen, TVS Teacher Since 1896, animators have been using stop motion, and now you can, too – thanks to an iPad App that makes creating your own Short Animation Film a little easier! After gaining inspiration from watching a few of the classics, students will mold their own characters, design their set, write their script and bring their frame-by-frame photos to life for a film festival complete with popcorn! $160

Trojan X Games ④⑤⑥ July 24 - 28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Carry Hansen, TVS Teacher Prepare for extreme fun as we kick off the inaugural Trojan X Games in summer 2017. Start off the week with a CrossFit workout, then participate in a range of recreational games, creativity challenges, and minute-to-win it activities that promote collaboration, skills, and sportsmanship. Team spirit will be essential throughout the week, resulting in extra points for teams with clever cheers, nifty nicknames, marvelous mottos, and extra encouragement. $275



Volleyball Ⓚ①②③④⑤⑥ June 12 - 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Kyle Kennedy and Crystal Dover, TVS Teachers and Coaches Trojan Volleyball camp is the place to be this summer! Coach Kennedy and Coach Fenoglio Dover teach the fundamentals of volleyball in a fun, exciting, and ever-changing environment combined with silly-themed week days. Come one, come all to create new friendships, learn new skills, and have an amazing week! $160

Volleyball ⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 12 - 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Kyle Kennedy and Crystal Dover, TVS Teachers and Coaches Trojan Volleyball camp is the place to be this summer! Coach Kennedy and Coach Fenoglio Dover lead players in grades 7-12 in a review of the fundamentals, teach game strategy, and provide competitive live play. $160

Writers and Bookmakers ②③④⑤ June 5 - 9, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Allison Shapard, TVS Teacher Do you fancy yourself a writer? Love the smell and feel of books? Do you enjoy putting words to paper or screen? Celebrate all aspects of the literary arts as you explore authors, practice writing, and make original books! $160

YouTubing ⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 12 - 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ted Forbes, Multimedia Producer YouTube is mind vlogglingly big! Hundreds of hours of video are uploaded every minute to this digital sea of information. Crazy cat antics, music videos, how-tos, you name it—it’s on the Tube! More than a billion users across the planet consume and create all of this content. How do we sort through the riff-raff and what makes for a quality YouTube channel? In this camp, we’ll consider and pursue the craft of storytelling via online video. By exploring and assessing multiple channels, and more importantly by creating our own videos, we’ll discover our own conclusions about quality storytelling and video creation. A YouTube channel will be created to document our process throughout the week. $160



Upper School (entering grades 9-12) Astronomical Imaging ⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 26 - 30, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Sam Barber, TVS Student, and Paul Price, TVS Teacher Ever wondered how scientists create the amazing images of astronomical objects that you see in books and magazines? Ever wanted to understand more about our universe while also learning how to use programs like Photoshop? You have come to the right place! Throughout this course, Mr. Price and accomplished astrophotographer (and Upper School student) Sam Barber and will introduce you to the methods of astronomical image creation. Drawing from sources like the famed Hubble Space Telescope, the Cassini Orbiter, and multiple ground based observatories, you will learn how these images are created and then digitally manipulate them to create your own “stellar” masterpiece. $160

Boys’ Basketball ⑦⑧⑨ May 30 - June 2, 1:00 - 3:00 pm David Rodriguez, TVS Teacher and Coach There is no off-season in basketball! Before you hustle away for summer vacation, spend the afternoon improving skills, hanging with current varsity players, and playing games. $90

Coed Basketball Shooting Skills Camp ⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 12 - 16, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday Tawanna Flowers, TVS Teacher and Coach Follow through on making your next season the best it can by Improving your lay-up, free throw, and jump shots during this skills minicamp with Coach Flowers. $90

College Essay Course ⑫ May 30 - June 2, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm July 31 - August 3, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Andrea Luttrell, TVS Teacher Get a jump on the process of writing your college essays! Begin drafting responses to the common app questions before fall classes begin, learn about effective eye-grabbing writing techniques, and benefit from peer revision and professional feedback. Participants will leave the course with one completed, revised common app essay, as well as

insight into how to brainstorm and draft supplemental essays. Class time is two hours daily for four days. Each student will also schedule one 30-minute session with Ms. Luttrell for custom feedback. $200

Community Partners Program ⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 5 - 16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Monday to Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friday Kirsten Murphy, TVS Librarian, and Donna Weth, TVS Teacher See page 24 for more information. Competitive Tennis ⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ May 30 - June 2, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Myron Grunberg, TVS Teacher and Coach This program is designed for ZAT and Champ players who aspire to play on their High School JV and Varsity teams. We take a global approach by addressing the physiological, technical, tactical, and psychological skills each player needs to reach their potential. Emphasis encompasses three main areas: improving the fundamental movement skills of mobility and motor control; increasing speed, strength, power, and endurance; and mastering technical and strategic tennis skills. If you are a serious tournament player, this program will prepare you for competitive play. Myron Grunberg, who has personally coached numerous National Champions and top 10 ITF players, directs this program. $130

Creative Writing I, Credit Course ⑨⑩⑪⑫ Eight weeks; flexible schedule Danielle Sellers, TVS Teacher Over the course of eight weeks, students will receive instruction in creative non-fiction, short fiction, and poetry. Students will receive a guided reading list and written lectures for each genre. Throughout the eight- week course, students will write one non-fiction personal narrative, 1-2 short stories and 4-6 poems, based on the student’s interests. Students will receive detailed feedback on their written work from Ms. Sellers. The course will conclude with a portfolio of polished work on which they will receive advice for how to revise further. This course can be taken for English credits. Please note: this class



occurs via correspondence with the teacher. Email and Skype will be used. Start and end dates for the course are flexible, and can be set up directly with the instructor. Following registration, Ms. Sellers will initiate contact with each participant. $1,000

TVS Dance Classes June 6 - 29, 5:30 - 8:30 pm July 25 - August 17, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays See page 22 for more information Electronic Music Lab ⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ July 10 - 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Owen Nesbitt, TVS Teacher, and Ted Forbes, Multimedia Producer This weeklong lab session will include a little music history and a lot of hands-on music-making. From Leon Theremin and John Cage to Brian Eno and the Eurythmics, you’ll learn about the roots and evolution of electronic music. No matter your musical experience or ability, let curiosity and experimentation dominate as you use computers, apps, electronic instruments, and gadgets to compose, record, and produce original creations. $170

Fencing with the Force ③④⑤⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 12 - 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Kate Sierra, Competitive Edge Fencing While the galaxy remains far, far away, the force is still strong. Sabre is the fencing discipline most like the sword fighting you see on TV and in movies. Participants will learn the basics of sabre fencing and participate in strength and agility training using various exercises and games related to Star Wars themes. Who will prove stronger in a competition on the final day of camp: the Light or the Dark side? $160

Field Hockey Mini-Camp ⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 5 - 9, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday Claire Pearce, TVS Teacher and Coach Join Coach Pearce for this mini-camp full of scrimmages and practice executing game-like situations. $90

Innovation Camp TEDx ⑤⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 8 and 15, 6:30 - 8:30 pm June 10 and 17, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Innovation Camp does not require any attendee to show up with a brilliant idea. At Innovation Camp, youth are encouraged to find and share ideas through activities which focus on drawing out their passions and helping youth to express what matters to them. Sometimes it’s a challenge to discover their passion. Instructors listen to what matters to participants and then we brainstorm together, ask leading, probing, and direct questions. Instructors help campers discover what they hope will make the world a better place. We do this while having fun and sometimes acting a little silly. Innovation is awesome to watch evolve. Then we help them find their voice. We do realize sometimes the most amazing idea can get lost when not conveyed effectively. By making every camper more effective at communication and leadership, we promote their passion in the best light. The results are amazing to see. Ideas flow, negativity fades and positive energy builds. This camp is sponsored by a team of volunteers who work closely with the TEDxYouth @Fort Worth. Snacks, lunches (Saturday only), and an Innovation Camp t-shirt are included in the camp price. $99

Introduction to Competitive Speech and Debate ⑨⑩⑪ July 24 - 28 and July 31 - August 4, 1:00 - 5:00 pm This two-week course will introduce novice-level

students to the basic techniques of Policy, Public

Forum, and Lincoln Douglas Debate as well as a

number of different Speech events. Students will

work with the Director of Speech and Debate and

upperclassmen Debate Competitors to create an

effective case for the academic year’s first topic and

will develop a speech for use in either Congressional

Debate or Original Oratory. Games, drills, and

practice debates will prepare students for the

challenges of this engaging and rewarding academic

competition. $600



Lacrosse Mini-Camp ⑦⑧⑨ June 12 - 16, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday Chris Cobb, TVS Coach Join Coach Cobb for this mini-camp to perfect your fundamentals and practice game-like situations. $90

Much Ado About Shakespeare ⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ July 10 - 29, 12:00 - 9:00 pm Anna and Don Carlson, TVS Teachers See page 23 for more information. Non-credit

and for credit options available. $350/$1,000

Pottery Workshop ⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 5 - 9, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Jo-Ann Mulroy, TVS Teacher Fire up your creativity in the pottery studio! Artists will begin the week painting a pre-formed object, and then try their hand at various painting techniques on clay forms. Each student will develop a theme and color scheme to execute on a small set of dishes to take home at the end of the week! $180

SAT Summer Institute ⑩⑪⑫* July 15 - 28, times vary Erin Barnes, Private Tutor Pre-test: July 15 Session I: July 17 - 21 This session is designed for students with PSAT math and verbal scores, each below 570 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Verbal Skills/Strategies, $600 1:30 - 4:30 pm, Math Skills/Strategies, $600 Session II: July 24 - 28 This session is designed for students with PSAT math and verbal scores, each above 570 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Verbal Skills/Strategies, $600 1:30 - 4:30 pm, Math Skills/Strategies, $600 The SAT Summer Institute offers a customized test preparation experience for rising juniors and seniors. *Sophomore students may be admitted once priority registration occurs for rising juniors and seniors. Participating students may register for both verbal and math classes during one week, or they may opt to take only the verbal class or the math class. These intensive weeklong classes will use two practice tests—one prior to the class start and one at midweek—to teach the concepts, testing psychology, reasoning skills, and timing strategies necessary for the SAT. Instructor Erin Barnes will dissect practice test results to shape and customize class curriculum around patterns that pertain to each group of students. As noted above, the PSAT cutoff score of 570 indicates for what session/week each student should register. Strategies for timing and approach are different depending on students’ levels, and this cut-off allows for the ideal situation for Barnes to teach foundational and advanced strategies that will support student performance and success. Private Tutor Erin Barnes has a psychology degree from Dartmouth and a law degree from the University of Texas. This training results in her very individualized approach that combines an understanding of how people learn with an understanding of the logical steps necessary to reach an answer. When working with Barnes, students learn concepts on the tests, but also become aware of their own thinking process. While Barnes’ students consistently increase 200-600 points on the SAT and 2-11 points on the ACT—her ultimate goal is to impart skills that will serve students throughout school, not just on the college admission tests.



Trojan Explosive Power - BOYS ⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 5 - July 20, 8:00 - 10:30 am Aaron Mattox and Jeff Dover, TVS Teachers and Coaches This strength and conditioning program meets Monday – Thursday for seven weeks. This program is available to Trinity Valley School athletes only. $100

Trojan Explosive Power - GIRLS ⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 5 - July 20, 8:00 - 10:00 am Tawanna Flowers and Crystal Dover, TVS Teachers and Coaches This strength and conditioning program meets Monday – Thursday for seven weeks. This program is available to Trinity Valley School athletes only. $100

Volleyball ⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 12 - 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Kyle Kennedy and Crystal Dover, TVS Teachers and Coaches Trojan Volleyball camp is the place to be this summer! Coach Kennedy and Coach Fenoglio Dover lead players in grades 7-12 in a review of the

fundamentals, teach game strategy, and provide competitive live play. $160

YouTubing ⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫ June 12 - 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ted Forbes, Multimedia Producer YouTube is mind vlogglingly big! Hundreds of hours of video are uploaded every minute to this digital sea of information. Crazy cat antics, music videos, how-tos, you name it—it’s on the Tube! More than a billion users across the planet consume and create all of this content. How do we sort through the riff-raff and what makes for a quality YouTube channel? In this camp, we’ll consider and pursue the craft of storytelling via online video. By exploring and assessing multiple channels, and more importantly by creating our own videos, we’ll discover our own conclusions about quality storytelling and video creation. A YouTube channel will be created to document our process throughout the week. $160



TVS SUMMER DANCE CLASSES Weekly classes in Ballet and Pointe Technique*, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Jazz will be offered for two four-

week sessions in the TVS Dance Studio. Classes will run June 6 - 29 and July 25 - August 17. Contact

[email protected] for registration information.

Ages 10 & Under Ballet/Lyrical: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Jazz/Hip Hop: Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Ages 11 & Up Ballet/Pointe*: Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Lyrical: Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Hip Hop: Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Jazz: 6:30 - 7:30 pm *Ballet/Pointe Technique includes pointe preparation for dancers

not currently on pointe.

Class Tuition (hours/week) 1 hour: $65.00

1.5 hours: $91.00

2 hours: $110.50

3 hours: $139.50

4 hours: $169.00

5+ hours: $188.50

Dance Pro: Audition Skills for Dancers Want to audition like a pro? Don't miss the practice sessions this summer! All dancers are welcome, and those

attending the Tremaine Dance Convention or auditioning for the 2017 TVS Dance Performance Company are highly

encouraged to attend. Dancers will explore effective audition techniques before presenting choreography in an

audition setting. Each dancer will receive individualized feedback and helpful recommendations to shine at their

next audition.

TREMAINE SESSION (ballet and jazz only): Thursday, June 29, 9:30 - 11:30 am, $30

PERFORMANCE COMPANY SESSION (ballet, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop): Saturday, August 19, 9:30 - 11:30 am, $30





COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROGRAM The TVS Community Partners Program (CPP) invites students entering grades 7-12 to participate in this two-week

summer session focused on leadership in the community, learning about local non-profit organizations, and

discovering the important roles that philanthropy and service play in strengthening and improving the community

in which we live. The program will run June 5 - 16, and students should plan to attend both weeks of this two-week

program. Upper School students receive community service hours based on attendance and participation.

As part of the CPP program, students serve as a philanthropic board of directors and allocate real monetary

donations among participating non-profit organizations. This allocation experience is possible through a grant

given by the Once Upon a Time Foundation.

This course also includes hands-on service experiences at local non-profit organizations, where students gain first-

hand knowledge of how non-profit organizations operate and see how these organizations affect the lives of

individuals in our community.

There is no cost for this program, and participants have an amazing opportunity to learn what it takes to be a

philanthropic leader and make a difference within the community, but space is limited.

Visit CPP Web Page for Program Flyer and Application!


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