The Colorado Springs School

Welcome to the 2011 Summer Programs website! Below are the offerings for this summer, starting with programs for younger participants, those in Kindergarten through 5th grade. After that, you'll find the list of programs for Middle School and Upper School-aged students ("Moving On Up"), followed by our Kodiak Sports Camps for all ages. Scroll to the end for information on how to register, including access to the registration form. If you have any questions, please contact Summer Programs Coordinator, Nori Madrigal, at nmadrigal@css.org or by calling 434-3587.

Children's Camps (for Kindergarten-5th Grade)

The Edible Classroom
The Edible Classroom, with Anne Flemke, is coming to The Colorado Springs School. Chef Anne is so impressed with the garden that CSS Upper School prepared and planted, that she thought this was an ideal opportunity to compliment the garden with her Edible Classroom program. The Edible Classroom’s mission is to teach children the full cycle of food, from planting, harvesting, preparing, sharing, learning about nutrition, and finally, composting. The Edible Classroom program believes children who prepare food and take an active role in choosing ingredients, like herbs, vegetables, and fruits from the garden, are more likely to eat healthier foods.

Life’s a Picnic, and summer is the time for playing outside and having a picnic! Your chef will make fresh basil pesto with creamy goat cheese on home-baked French bread; a Mediterranean-inspired roasted eggplant spread with pita crisps, fresh herb yogurt dip with cut veggies, a sesame orzo salad with currants and apricots and, fresh baked coconut cookies with homemade raspberry ganache. We will be outside every day, enjoying our creations, playing fun games, and making summer crafts. On the last day of camp, we will have a garden party, where the chefs will make a few favorite recipes from the week. Get your summer whites ready, as we will be playing croquet! Each chef will bring home his/her own cutting board, a recipe book, and his/her very own cooking tool.

Date: June 6-10
Time: 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Ages: 7-11 years
Cost: $230.00
*Register early, this course has limited enrollment

Instructor: Anne Flemke
For the last four years, Anne Flemke has been teaching children the culinary arts in her home where she uses fresh ingredients from her garden. During the past three years, she has taught preschool, and before that, Ms. Flemke taught at the elementary school level. Her passion is cooking and working with children. Ms. Flemke is completely honored to have the opportunity to educate children with food--a powerful tool that will play an invaluable role in the rest of their lives. Anne Flemke has two wonderful children, Karl and Emily, who both love to cook and eat.

Word Attack Warriors I
This is a summer reading program for students who struggle with reading. The summer program applies explicit multisensory systematic methods of reading instruction adapted from Orton-Gillingham based reading instruction. Classes will be small-group format, addressing skills such as phonemic awareness, fluency, decoding, and comprehension, all while maintaining a fun and creative environment. The WAW summer program includes pre- and post-assessments of reading skills. All instruction is delivered by highly qualified and nationally certified reading instructors.

Dates: June 6-30 (M-Th)
Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Ages: entering grades 2-5
Location: TBD
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5/1
Cost: $1,100 (materials included)
*Register early. This class has limited enrollment.
Program includes pre- and post-assessments. All instruction delivered by highly qualified and nationally Certified reading instructors.
See "Moving on Up Section" for Advanced course for Middle School students

Coordinator: Anna Fitzhugh
Colorado Springs WAW Coordinator, Anna Fitzhugh, was the North Coordinator and a teacher for the Word Attack Warriors program in the Denver area last summer. Ms. Fitzhugh received her M.A. in Psychology at San Diego State University with an emphasis in developmental language and cognition. She is a Certified Academic Language Practitioner and is currently a Reading Intervention Specialist at The Dyslexia Center at Penrose-St. Francis. Ms. Fitzhugh is Vice President of the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA), Rocky Mountain Branch, and is a member of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).

Mermaid Camp
Mermaids are legendary creatures who live in the sea. This week, little mermaids will be captivated with stories of nymphs, sea faeries, and selkies. Crafts and activities will delight young girls. By the end of the week, each girl will have created a collection of treasures worthy of the best mermaids!

Date: June 20-24
Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: Children’s Academic Center, 3rd Grade Classroom
Grades: entering grades K-2
Cost: $195.00

Instructor: Lori Moore
Ms. Moore teaches third grade at The Colorado Springs School and is a Summer Programs veteran. She finds teaching young girls how to nurture their imaginations very rewarding. She sincerely believes that expanding possibilities now will open the door to innovative thinking in these girls’ futures.

Chess Camp
This summer, USA Chess is offering a fun and entertaining chess camp at The Colorado Springs School. USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. Their staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess instructors in North America. Registration options include mornings, afternoon and all-day sessions. Campers experience chess instruction and play in a fun filled environment designed to improve their skills, whether they are interested in casual or competitive chess. Tuition includes trophy, chess set and much more. Please visit: www.chesscamp.com for program details. Registration must take place directly with USA Chess, and not through The Colorado Springs School.

Dates: June 20-24
Times: 9:00 a.m.- noon or 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
$250 by May 6, 2011, $275 after May 6, 2011
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (All day chess OR 1/2 day chess and 1/2 day computer camp)
$430 by May 6, 2011, $455 after May 6, 2011
Location: First meeting in The Trianon
Ages: 6-15 years, Introductory-Advanced

Introductory Video Game Creation
Starting with basic commands, campers will be taught, in a step-by-step progression, how to build a game that they design. Camp begins with an introduction to GameMaker software, including adding rooms, building walls, adding backgrounds, warping to new levels, music, sound effects, and many other great techniques. The first few days focus on programming basics, and by late week, the children are well on their way to creating their own unique game. At the end of camp, each child is provided access to our custom download site. From this site they can download GameMaker LITE software, their games, and our custom walk-through guide and resource folder. Campers can continue to develop their game and create new ones, as well. Finally they will receive t-shirts, trophies and a certificate, with photo. For more information please visit http://www.gamebuildercamp.com/video.htm or call 888-652-4366. Registration must take place directly with USA Chess and not through The Colorado Springs School.

Dates: June 20-24
Times: 9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:00-4:00 p.m. (1/2 Day computer camp)
$280 per program by May 6, 2011, $305 after May 6, 2011
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Any two 1/2 day computer camps $455 by May 6, 2011, $480 after May 6, 2011
Location: First meeting in The Trianon
Ages: 8-15 years, Introductory - Intermediate, MS Windows

New for 2011! Video Game Creation – The Sequel
In the spirit of Mario, Sonic, Samus, and other legendary video-game stars come our newest camp class! Campers use GameMaker software to create a side-scrolling, platform game with running, jumping, falling, climbing, blasting, and enemy stomping! Students will learn how to program real-world physics of gravity and friction, as well as plotting out head-scratching mazes for themselves and other avid gamers to solve! Actual programming techniques will be used to create power-ups and saved game data during the journey. Each student’s game will be a unique adventure programmed entirely by him or her! Additionally campers receive access to our custom download site featuring thousands of games as well as a t-shirt, certificate with photo and a trophy. For more information please visit: http://www.gamebuildercamp.com/video.htm or call 888-652-4366. Registration must take place directly with USA Chess and not through The Colorado Springs School.

Dates: June 20-24
Times: 9:00 a.m.- noon and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (1/2 Day computer camp)
$280 per program by May 6, 2011, $305 after May 6, 2011
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Any two 1/2 day computer camps $455 by May 6, 2011, $480 after May 6, 2011
Location: First meeting in The Trianon
Ages: 8-15 years, Introductory - Intermediate, MS Windows

Animation Creation
Using Scratch software, developed by MIT, participants are guided, step-by-step through the basics while creating their own 3D animated story, with a focus on fun. Campers will select from a gallery of animated characters called sprites. They will teach them to walk, run, dance, turn around, and respond to keyboard input. Students will learn to change backgrounds, add music, play catch, and other cool features. Throughout this course, they will learn basic programming skills, while broadening their imagination and creativity. After the completion of camp, participants can install the software and story from our custom download site for further development or to simply show off. Each camper will also receive a t-shirt, certificate, with photo, and a trophy. For more information please visit http://www.gamebuildercamp.com/video.htm or call 888-652-4366. Registration must take place directly with USA Chess, and not through The Colorado Springs School.

Dates: June 20-24
Times: 9:00 a.m.- noon and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (1/2 Day computer camp)
$280 per program by May 5, 2011, $305 after May 6, 2011
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Any two 1/2 day computer camps $455 by May 6, 2011, $480 after May 6, 2011
Location: First meeting in The Trianon
Ages: 8-15 years, Introductory - Intermediate, MS Windows and Mac Compatible

Arts Around the World
Discover the wonder of art through learning about various cultures and their unique styles of artistic expression. Learn how to throw a pot and fire it to create an original type of sculpture. Find out what Bento art is and create your own edible art. You will experience fun and interactive ways to express yourself through art. Parents, siblings and friends are encouraged to celebrate the week of artistic endeavors at the Young Artist Exhibition on the last day of camp at 12:30 p.m.

Date: June 27- July 1
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Location: Children’s School 3rd Grade Classroom
Grades: entering grades K-5
Cost: $195.00

Instructor: Lori Moore
This is Ms. Moore's fifth year teaching art camp and each year is a completely new experience! She is really looking forward to the guest artist who will teach camp participants how to make a Satsuma vase.

Sports Spectacular
Do you love playing sports? If so, this is a camp for you. Playing favorite types of sports, from soccer to tennis or yoga will be a blast. Balance the familiar sports with the new and fun games and sports such as cricket, bocce ball, and parkour. Learn about what physical activity does to your heart by monitoring your heart rate. Discover how to treat your body well, both inside and out!

Date: July 5-8 (Tuesday-Friday)
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Location: Children’s Academic Center, 3rd Grade Classroom
Grades: entering grades K-5
Cost: $180.00

Instructor: Lori Moore
Ms. Moore teaches 3rd Grade at The Colorado Springs School and has run many programs over the years during the summer. A new activity might just spark a new passion and a way to keep moving. Ms. Moore loves being with children and teaching them to appreciate physical fitness!

Summer Theater Camp
If you love to pretend and to express yourself dramatically, then you are invited to spend two weeks this summer, planning, promoting, and performing a play in a professional theater setting. You will learn the art of audition, set design, stage movement, and acting, and since the camp is intended for a small group, everyone gets a part! Camp participants will spend nine days preparing to put on a play for their friends and relatives. The performance will take place on the evening of the final day of camp. The choice of play will depend upon the number of participants, their collective talents, interests, and ages.

Dates: Tuesday - Friday, July 5-8, and Monday - Friday, July 11-15
Times: 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. plus 7:00 p.m. performance on July 15
Location: Louisa Performing Arts Center
Ages: 10–14 years
Cost: $475.00 (bring your own lunches and snacks)

Candace Craig, Instructor
Ms. Craig is currently an Upper-School English teacher at The Colorado Springs School, but has been teaching all ages since 1991. During her tenure at an independent school in Ohio, Ms. Craig indulged one of her greatest joys in life as a successful Middle-School Theater Director. Since that time, Ms. Craig has missed directing middle-school plays so much that she decided to create this summer camp opportunity. She hopes this will become an annual event.

Wizardly Ways
Essential wizard apprentice accessories, such as a personalized wand, gazing globe, and secret spell book, will be created this week. Learning the art of writing spells and wizardly ways will be magically fun. At the end of the week, apprentice wizards will convene for a feast full of edible frogs, magic potions, and other enchanted delights. On the last day of camp, we will go to see the final Harry Potter movie!

Date: July 11-15
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. (Monday-Thursday), 9:00 a.m. to TBA p.m. Friday
Location: Children’s School, 3rd Grade Classroom
Grades: entering grades 3-6
Cost: $210.00

Instructor: Lori Moore
Ms. Moore knows this will be a magical camp and can't wait to have fun with the apprentice wizards. Who will be brave enough to eat chocolate covered frogs at the feast?

Handwork Day Camp (Full Day, 4-Hour Morning, 2-Hour Afternoon Options)
The Colorado Springs School welcomes The Handwork Studio to campus the week of July 11th to conduct Handwork Day Camp. The Handwork Studio has won several local awards, and for 2009 and 2010, we are on the list of Philadelphia 100 (Philadelphia's 100 fastest growing companies, according to Wharton's SBDC and The Philadelphia Business Journal). Handwork Day Campers will participate in creative activities, such as knitting, crocheting, hand and machine sewing, needle-felting, embroidery, and much more. This is a project-based camp, and kids will make fun projects like backpacks, stuffed animals, toys, room decor, fashion accessories, and more. Gender appropriate projects will be offered. All materials, fabrics and supplies are included. Each camper will receive a goodie bag of our favorite handwork supplies. Register for this program through The Handwork Studio. Go to www.TheHandworkStudio.com, click on “Interested in Summer Camp for 2011?” Follow the directions for the online registration form.

Date: July 11-15
Time and Cost:
Handwork Full Day $395 (9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.)
Handwork Half Day $275 (9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.)
Handwork Afternoon $155 (1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.)
Location: El Pomar Academic Center, Room 108
Grades: entering grades K-6

Instructors travel to Colorado and are trained from the Handwork Studio.

Machine Sewing Camp
The Colorado Springs School welcomes The Handwork Studio to campus the week of July 11th to conduct Handwork Machine Sewing Camp. The Handwork Studio has won several local awards, and for 2009 and 2010, we are on the list of Philadelphia 100 (Philadelphia's 100 fastest growing companies, according to Wharton's SBDC and The Philadelphia Business Journal). Machine Sewing Campers choose from our large selection of projects, learn pattern reading, measurements, and sewing techniques from our expert staff. Campers can choose between skirts, dresses, quilts, stuffed animals, pajamas, hoodies, and accessories. All materials, fabrics and supplies are included. Each camper will receive a goodie bag of our favorite machine sewing supplies. Register for this program through The Handwork Studio. Go to www.TheHandworkStudio.com, click on “Interested in Summer Camp for 2011?” Follow the directions for the online registration form.

Date: July 11-15
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Location: El Pomar Academic Center, Room 110
Grades: entering grades 5-10.
Cost: $465

Instructors travel to Colorado and are trained from the Handwork Studio.

Moving on Up (for Middle School and Upper School students)

Borosilicate Glass Torchworking
Borosilicate glass is more complex, requires more heat, has more sophisticated and subtle colors but is also more forgiving and much better suited for sculpture-making than the softer soda-lime glass usually used in classes at CSS. We will spend the week working only with boro glasses, exploring some of the specialized effects, colors and objects that can only be made with this medium, such as remarkable marbles, birds, insects, foliage, and sea life. With practice, medium-to-large structures can be built up or constructed in boro glass and glassblowing effects achieved. Advanced students may attempt a small goblet or vessel. While previous torchworking experience is suggested, it is quite possible to pick this up as a novice. Cost includes all materials and supplies.

Dates: June 6-10
Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon
Location: Carriage House
Grades: entering grades 7-12
Cost: $350
Register early, class size is limited
**Interested in an adults only course? Email Mr. Adam at jmadam@css.org**

Instructor: J. Miller Adam
Mr. Adam has been learning, teaching and practicing borosilicate torchworking since the first Glass ECS in 2004. He enjoys sharing his skills and techniques, and demonstrating how to develop a complex borosilicate piece, which is often not possible in a short 45-minute class period. Mr. Adam believes that slow summer glass classes in the leafy Carriage House courtyard are the ideal way to spend time with one of his favorite and most interesting mediums.

Advanced Word Attack Warriors
This is a summer reading program for students who struggle with reading. The summer program applies explicit multisensory systematic methods of reading instruction adapted from Orton-Gillingham based reading instruction. Classes will be small-group format, addressing skills such as phonemic awareness, fluency, decoding, and comprehension, all while maintaining a fun and creative environment. The WAW summer program includes pre- and post-assessments of reading skills. All instruction is delivered by highly qualified and nationally certified reading instructors.

Dates: July 18-22
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Ages: entering grades 6-8
Location: TBD
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6/1
Cost: $450 (materials included)
*Register early. This class has limited enrollment.
Program includes pre- and post-assessments. All instruction delivered by highly qualified and nationally Certified reading instructors.

Coordinator: Anna Fitzhugh
Colorado Springs WAW Coordinator, Anna Fitzhugh, was the North Coordinator and a teacher for the Word Attack Warriors program in the Denver area last summer. Ms. Fitzhugh received her M.A. in Psychology at San Diego State University with an emphasis in developmental language and cognition. She is a Certified Academic Language Practitioner and is currently a Reading Intervention Specialist at The Dyslexia Center at Penrose-St. Francis. Ms. Fitzhugh is Vice President of the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA), Rocky Mountain Branch, and is a member of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).

Bronze Casting
This class is for both new and experienced individuals wanting to work with molten metal. Students create models in wax and cast them into metal using the ceramic shell process. Participants are encouraged to start developing their wax creations before the class week begins in order to more easily finish artworks within the course’s time period. After registering they should contact Mr. Wolfe for directions and to acquire materials, if needed. After pouring their artworks in bronze, students grind and polish the surfaces and complete the artworks by applying traditional patinas. Students are allocated 10 pounds of bronze and enough ceramic shell for casting but may purchase extra materials for additional or larger artworks.

Safety gear is provided, and participants must wear non-synthetic clothing (cotton), long pants and closed-toe shoes (no sandals)!

Dates: June 13-17
Time: 8:00 a.m.– noon
Location: The Carriage House and Courtyard
Recommended Ages: 12 years through Adult
Cost: $420
Register early, class size is limited

Instructor: Hans Wolfe
Mr. Wolfe has been an exhibiting artist for over twenty years and honestly believes that Art is for everyone! Known at times for his elaborate cast metal sculptures, he shows regularly at Edge Gallery in Denver and places like Foothills Art Center and the Pikes Peak Center. Mr. Wolfe teaches a wide variety of art subjects at CSS and has an inclination towards art processes involving heat. He has operated hundreds of different metal-casting furnaces across the country, including fabrication of the world’s smallest iron-melting furnace, which reaches 3000 degrees F. in less than a minute to melt a single drop of scrap iron (and he might be persuaded to demonstrate it).

Chess Camp

This summer, USA Chess is offering a fun and entertaining chess camp at The Colorado Springs School. USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. Their staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess instructors in North America. Registration options include mornings, afternoon and all-day sessions. Campers experience chess instruction and play in a fun-filled environment designed to improve their skills, whether they are interested in casual or competitive chess. Tuition includes trophy, chess set and much more. Please visit www.chesscamp.com for program details. Registration must take place directly with USA Chess, and not through The Colorado Springs School.

Dates: June 20-24
Times: 9:00 a.m.- noon or 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
$250 by May 6, 2011, $275 after May 6, 2011
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (All day chess OR 1/2 day chess and 1/2 day computer camp)
$430 by May 6, 2011, $455 after May 6, 2011
Location: First meeting in The Trianon
Ages: 6-15 years, Introductory-Advanced

Dates: June 20-24
Times: 9:00 a.m.- noon and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (1/2 Day computer camp)
$280 per program by May 6, 2011, $305 after May 6, 2011
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Any two 1/2 day computer camps $455 by May 6, 2011, $480 after May 6, 2011
Location: First meeting in The Trianon
Ages: 8-15 years, Introductory - Intermediate, MS Windows

Dates: June 20-24
Times: 9:00 a.m.- noon and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (1/2 Day computer camp)
$280 per program by 05/6/11, $305 after 5/6/2011
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Any two 1/2 day computer camps $455 by 05/6/11, $480 after 5/6/2011
Location: First meeting in The Trianon
Ages: 8-15 years, Introductory - Intermediate, MS Windows and Mac Compatible

Summer Creative Writing Workshop
This course offers adults and teens alike many opportunities to explore imaginative, unique, creative writing in several genres. Using various instructional tools, including published texts, exercises, activities, and inspirational models, students practice their own creative expression through fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction reading and writing. Similar to the "real world" of publishing, students share their work with each other in a safe workshop environment, practice the steps of the writing process through revision, and select the pieces they feel are their best for possible publication. Summer is a perfect time to slow down, stir up those creative juices, and hone those writing skills we tend to leave dormant during vacation.

Date: June 27-July 1
Time: 8:00 a.m.- noon
Location: El Pomar Academic Center, Room 213
Grade: entering grades 9-12 and Adult
Cost: $195.00

Instructor: Amy Johnson-Smith
A creative writer herself, Amy Johnson-Smith has spent nearly 24 years teaching students the craft of writing in its many forms. She has enjoyed teaching both summer classes, as well as semester-long electives in Creative Writing.

Arduino for All!
An Arduino is not an exotic armored rodent…it’s a small electronic circuit board with a microchip included that is transforming the world of DIY project-building. It is designed for the non-programming generalist to be able to explore the new field of “physical computing,” which is the fun and geeky world of making little computers do things, or control things, or turn things on and off, or make things move, or light up, or blink, or talk, or buzz, or wiggle or…. We will use our Arduinos to create a range of electronic gizmos, from blinking LEDs to small LCD screens, to motor controllers, to MP3 players, to collecting and logging data from remote sensors and then transmitting it over Ethernet to another computer (or Arduino). Starting with simple LED projects, we will begin to learn the basics of the “C” programming language that controls the Arduino, which is not as scary as it sounds! We will also make use of numerous libraries of pre-written code. Soldering skills are not required but can be included.

The fee includes your own Arduino board, an introductory kit, including textbook, breadboard, an Arduino prototyping shield, a wide range of jumper wires, LEDs, capacitors, resistors, transistors, switches, buttons, a motor or two, and other cool stuff – value over $100.

Date: June 27-July 1
Time: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: The Colorado Springs School, Carriage House
Grades: entering grades 7–12
Cost: $350

Instructor: J. Miller Adam
While Mr. Adam’s job title today is Photography Teacher, when he was in middle school, he squandered many hours designing cool things in his mind and trying to make them come true (an RC hovercraft, a personal submarine). Over the last few years, he has become quite obsessed with all things electronic, small and gadgety, and now seeks to find small electronic solutions to a wide range of challenges in his life. He is fascinated with and encouraged by the DIY/Maker trend that has been sweeping the country, and he enjoys exploring the many possibilities offered by the Arduino and its bretheren. Having learned how to make his own film, he really wants to design and build his own digital camera some day….

Watercolor Painting
This class is for beginning through intermediate level painters. Starting with color theory and basic palates of watercolor pigments, we will capture colors from the natural landscape by representing subjects as subtle as ripples in the pond, to majestic mountain views, to small close-up textures of rocks and colorful flowers. We review works by master painters, representing various styles, and at the end of the day, share in positive critique of our paintings. Students will have the unique opportunity to visit the International Watermedia Workshop (on the CSS campus at the same time as this course) to observe professionals developing their paintings and to get tips and feedback from the artists. Several watercolorists will also visit our class to provide one-on-one evaluation and support. Students can expect to make a number of color sketches, along with one or two larger paintings.

Dates: July 5-8
Time: 8:00 a.m.- noon
Location: The Carriage House and Campus
Recommended Ages: 12 to adult
Cost: $240
Register early, class size is limited

Instructor: Hans Wolfe
Mr. Wolfe has been an exhibiting artist for over twenty years and honestly believes that Art is for everyone! Originally a heavy-handed opaque watercolorist using smooth illustration board, he now prefers thin, watered down pigments used sparingly on thick textural papers. His concepts of color were forever changed through the study of wavelengths of light in holography as well as learning to control colorful oxidation layers on metals while studying at The Art Institute of Chicago. Mr. Wolfe teaches a wide variety of art subjects at CSS.

Summer Theater Camp
If you love to pretend and to express yourself dramatically, then you are invited to spend two weeks, this summer planning, promoting, and performing a play in a professional theater setting. You will learn the art of audition, set design, stage movement, and acting, and since the camp is intended for a small group, everyone gets a part! Camp participants will spend nine days preparing to put on a play for their friends and relatives. The performance will take place on the evening of the final day of camp. The choice of play will depend upon the number of participants, their collective talents, interests, and ages.

Dates: Tuesday - Friday, July 5-8, and Monday - Friday, July 11-15
Times: 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. plus 7:00 p.m. performance on July 15
Location: Louisa Performing Arts Center
Ages: 10 – 14 years
Cost: $475.00 (bring your own lunches and snacks)

Instructor: Candace Craig
Ms. Craig is currently an Upper-School English teacher at The Colorado Springs School, but has been teaching all ages since 1991. During her tenure at an independent school in Ohio, Ms. Craig indulged one of her greatest joys in life as a successful Middle-School Theater Director. Since that time, Ms. Craig has missed directing middle-school plays so much that she decided to create this summer camp opportunity. She hopes this will become an annual event.

Historic Inventions
Do you want to try chipping obsidian tools? How about blowing your own glass light bulbs and then powering them with homemade batteries? Can you make a fire with just sticks? Have you ever wanted to smelt metal from ore? What if we dig our own clay, make pottery and fire it in a kiln we build? Want to try out your own low-tech inventions? Yes, this is a hands-on, historic and creative invention class! We may even talk with a patent attorney.

Safety equipment is provided, and participants must wear non-synthetic clothing (cotton), long pants and closed-toe shoes (no sandals). Also, please bring your thinking cap!

Dates: July 11-15
Time: 8:00 a.m. – noon
Location: The Carriage House and Courtyard
Recommended Ages: 12 to adult
Cost: $300
Register early, class size is limited

Instructor: Hans Wolfe
Mr. Wolfe has always created and invented things: wind generators, solar collection devices, cannons, fountains, instruments, small watercraft, powered jumping shoes, and over the years, designed, built and operated dozens of metal casting furnaces. He enjoys sharing (and attempting) lost arts - things our ancestors accomplished regularly, but with which we have lost touch. Once, for the Deya Archeology Museum, he recreated an early copper-smelting furnace on the island of Majorca, Spain to test how pre-bronze-age inhabitants used the local mineral ores.

All Roads Lead to Rome
Transport yourself back 2,000 years by participating in this introductory Latin course that presents the basic skills for reading and translating original texts by Roman authors. Students will focus on vocabulary and grammar, which will help improve SAT/ACT scores! They will also gain an increased appreciation of roman culture, literature, and mythology through various activities, such as translating, oral recitation, costume contests, food preparation, and a visit to a college-level course at a nearby university! Perseverance and a sense of humor are required. Students are responsible for acquiring the textbook at a local bookstore. Supplemental materials will be provided.

Dates: July 11-15
Times: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Trianon
Grades: entering grades 8-12
Cost: $200

Instructor: Michael Carpenter
A lover of everything ancient, Michael received a B.A. in Classics from the University of New Mexico and an M.A. in Latin from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She spends most of her spare time reading Classical literature, studying Art History, and correcting grammatical errors made by close friends and family.

The Chef’s Challenge
Calling all kids to enhance your culinary skills! Your chef will delight in making summer garden pasta, corn and tomato salad on crispy corn tortillas, French apple tart, and last but not least, each chef will create his/her own summer sandwich, using certain fresh ingredients. The Chef’s Challenge will be on the final day of the program where each person will be paired with a partner. Each team will decide what recipe they liked best during the week. One recipe will be picked, and then the teams will begin to work their magic to prepare, create, design, and present their dish to a panel of taste testers. A winning team will be chosen and presented with a special award. So let’s do this thing! Each chef will bring home his/her own cutting board, a recipe book, and his/her very own cooking tool.

Date: July 11-15
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Ages: 11-14
Cost: $230.00
*Register early, this course has limited enrollment

Date: July 11-15
Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: El Pomar Room 110
Grades: entering grade 5-10.
Cost: $465

Instructors travel to Colorado and are trained from the Handworks Studio.

Glass Torchworking
Using colored glass rods, students learn to melt and manipulate glass within the flame of tabletop torches, and then properly anneal the glass objects in small kilns. Course emphasis is on design and color combinations and completing artworks by assembling into finished products like bracelets, pins, necklaces and pedestals for sculptural artworks. Soft moretti-type colored glass and borosilicate glass will be the featured materials, along with light metals and fibers for the finished assemblies.
This course is for beginners through intermediate levels.

Safety gear is provided and participants must wear non-synthetic clothing (cotton), long pants and closed-toe shoes (no sandals)!

Dates: July 11-15
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Carriage House and Courtyard
Recommended Ages: 12 years through Adult
(Parent with child enrollment is encouraged - learn to make glass art together!)
Cost: $300
Register early, class size is limited

Instructors: Jody Welch and Hans Wolfe
Jody Welch has spent a lifetime creating art. She has explored many mediums over the years and found her passion in glass 15 years ago. Stained glass gave way to flameworked glass 5 years ago and continues to hold her interest. Due to a lack of hot glass studios in the area, Jody is mostly self-taught. Her work has been shown at several galleries in the state, and she has also had success with international sales. "My passion for art was reignited in the flame."

Hans Wolfe has been an exhibiting artist for over twenty years and honestly believes that Art is for everyone! Known at times for creating incredibly fragile glass tool sculptures and various glass animal forms, he shows his art at Edge Gallery in Denver and places like Foothills Art Center and the Pikes Peak Center.

May the Test Prep Begin!
The Test Prep Workshop will provide test preparation for the SAT Reasoning Test, the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), and the ACT. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation, a co-sponsor of the PSAT, recognizes students who achieve high scores in their junior year. PSAT scores give juniors a chance to qualify for the NMSC’s scholarship programs. Colleges also use PSAT scores to begin recruiting potential students. The ACT and the SAT Reasoning Test are college entrance examinations used in the college admission process. Both of these tests contain an essay portion. Although open to all 9th-12th graders, this intensive 5-day course has proven to be most helpful to those incoming sophomores and juniors who are unfamiliar with the different formats, sections, and expectations of the various tests. Each participant receives full instruction in the variations between the tests, repeated practice in all formats, skill review and refinement, and one-on-one counseling regarding performance and recommendations. Students will leave the workshop with increased confidence about the appropriate test(s) for their particular learning style and skills to refine during the school year. (Test-specific workshops are offered throughout the year just prior to each test administration.)

Date: July 18-22
Time: 8:00 a.m. – noon
Location: El Pomar, Room 213
Grades: entering grades 9-12
Cost: $275.00 for CSS students / $300.00 for non-CSS students

Instructors: Amy Johnson-Smith, Rusty Haynes, Jennifer Gaskin, and Jennifer Hedden
Test Prep Coordinator, Amy Johnson-Smith, has been helping students prepare for standardized tests for over twenty years. A former SAT essay reader/evaluator, she likes to direct her knowledge of the ACT and SAT towards building test-taking confidence and skill in students. As a veteran English teacher, Amy brings her knowledge of English reading and writing basics to the classroom to help students learn and review many of the lessons covered in a typical college-preparatory English classroom and tested on the college entrance exams. Joining her are veterans, Rusty Haynes, College Counselor; Jennifer Gaskin, science; and Jennifer Hedden, math.

Kodiak Athletic Camps

The Colorado Springs School Summer Basketball Development and CrossFit Fitness
BASKETBALL: Coach Ames and Coach Dale will teach basketball skill proficiency and in-game decision-making (game sense). Players will train on shooting mechanics, shooting in game situations, ball handling, and open court moves, among other skills! The workout is designed like an “organized practice,” and not only will improve players’ personal skill, but will also enhance teamwork for next season.
PERSONAL INSTRUCTION: This is a learning environment where players should be prepared to deal with critical evaluations and implement changes to improve their game.
FITNESS: The athletes will also participate in the CrossFit Functional Fitness program, to develop their coordination, speed, agility, strength, and other physical attributes. Daily workouts begin with a CrossFit-based functional fitness workout, followed by dynamic basketball warm-ups, group shooting progression, shooting contests, skill session, skill competition, three-on-three instruction, full court drills, and wrap-up (see www.crossfitkids.com). Each athlete will receive a t-shirt and take away personal basketball and fitness goals

Dates: June 1 – June 23 (Mondays-Thursdays)
Time: 12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Location: Tutt Field House
Grade: boys and girls entering grade 7-12
Cost: $150.00
Please register by May 25, 2011 to secure your spot; register by April 15th for a camp shirt.

Coaches Venita Ames and Roxanne Dale
Venita Ames played NCAA Division II college basketball at Oklahoma Panhandle State University and the University of Southern Colorado. She played four years in a very successful New Mexico Class-A champion high school basketball program and was the starting point guard on a state championship team in 1994. In 1995, Venita also played abroad in New Zealand, as part of an International Sports Exchange for Team USA. The next year, Venita was voted MVP of the 1996 New Mexico North-South High School All-Star Game. She has been involved with coaching for the past 5 years. She is currently the head varsity girls’ basketball coach at The Colorado Springs School.

Roxanne Dale has been coaching basketball for 30+ years at the Division I, II, III, and JUCO (Junior College) levels. Her collegiate coaching stints include Slippery Rock University, Garrett Community College, University of Maryland/College Park, Wellesley College and Colorado College. Most recently, she served as an Assistant Coach at Manitou High School for two years before joining The Colorado Springs School Coaching Staff this past year. She is also involved in coaching in the Colorado Springs STARS Basketball program; STARS is the premiere organization in the Colorado Springs metropolitan area that offers the opportunity for high school girl and boy basketball players within the community to compete at the state, regional, and national level.

Basketball Skills, Drills, and Scrimmages
This program provides an opportunity for middle school and high school players to work on specific basketball skills and tactics in drill and scrimmage situations. It is a great way to stay fit and get ready for the coming year. Participants will fine-tune their shooting, positioning, and playing skills via specific drills and practice. They will also try out their new skills in regular scrimmages, preparing for real game situations.

Dates: May 30- July 1, Monday-Friday
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Grades: boys and girls entering grades 6-12
Location: Tutt Field House
Cost $120.00

Coach: Myles Johnson
Myles Johnson is the varsity coach for the CSS Boys' Basketball Team. He graduated from Colorado College and teaches at Cheyenne Mountain High School. For the past three years, Coach Johnson has coached basketball at CSS. He brings excellent focus to the fundamentals of the game and is an excellent teacher of the skills of basketball.

Kodiak Volleyball-Bump! Set! Spike it!
The focus of this camp will be on improving individual proficiency in each of the basic skills needed to play volleyball. This will include serving, passing, setting, and hitting to ensure your game is top-notch. Building friendships and helping each other achieve personal and team goals will be another important objective. Attaining daily challenges will be rewarding! Working as a team to achieve three hits will be the ultimate goal! Please come dressed in shorts/spandex and t-shirt with good athletic shoes for gym play. Kneepads are optional. Come join us for a "volley" great time!

Dates: June 1, 2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Grades: girls entering grades 5- 8
Location: Tutt Field House
Cost: $145
Coach: Carla Davies

Kodiak Basketball Camp I
Our focus at this Kodiak Basketball Camp is on the fundamentals of the game, including ball handling, passing, shooting, history and rules, and defense. We also emphasize team concepts and game play while focusing more on individual success, rather than winning or losing. For the younger campers, the baskets will be lowered to about seven feet. Campers can expect individualized instruction in station work and contests. Participants will receive a certificate, camp T-shirt, and basketball. The camp store will also be open for drinks and snacks, and a camp photo is available for $5.00. The camp will be staffed with current CSS basketball coaches and players.

Dates: June 6-10 (Monday-Friday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Location: Tutt Field House
Grades: entering grades 2-8
Cost: $200
Discount applied for early enrollment before May 20th ($25 off each camp)
Discount applied for enrolling a non-CSS friend with you ($25 off each camp)
Discount applied for enrolling in 2 camps ($50 total) or all 3 camps ($100 total)
Discounts may not be combined.

Coach: Vicki Vaughan
Coach Vicki Vaughan has been facilitating camps for over 26 years. She teaches physical education at CSS and coaches girls' basketball. The basketball program flourished under her guidance, reaching milestones and numerous school records. Prior to coaching the Kodiaks, she served as assistant coach at the Air Force Academy. Before moving to Colorado, Coach Vaughan was the head coach at Lincoln College (Illinois), where her teams gained national recognition, and she coached several All-Americans. Coach Vaughan was the first American woman to coach professional basketball in Ireland, where her Blarney team won four titles and she earned Coach of the Year honors. She completed four years at Illinois State University while serving as co-captain her senior year and setting a school record for shooting percentage. Recently, for her achievements at the high school level, the Indiana Hall of Fame honored Vaughan, and her jersey was retired. She brings a wealth of basketball experience and knowledge to campus.

Kodiak Basketball Camp II- Shooting & Ball Handling Camp
Our focus at this Kodiak Basketball Camp is on the skills of ball handling and shooting. Emphasis will be placed on critiquing each camper’s shot by video taping, reviewing, and breaking down his or her shooting form. For the younger campers, the baskets will be lowered to about seven feet. Campers will leave with a better understanding of how to shoot. A shooting form evaluation and a list of suggestions on what to work on during the off-season will also give each camper valuable feedback. A camp T-shirt, certificate and basketball will also be provided. The camp store will be open for drinks and snacks, and a camp photo is available for $5.00. The camp will be staffed with current CSS basketball coaches and players.

Dates: June 20-24 (Monday-Friday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Location: Tutt Field House
Grades: entering grades 2-8
Cost: $200
Discount applied for early enrollment before May 20th ($25 off each camp)
Discount applied for enrolling a non-CSS friend with you ($25 off each camp)
Discount applied for enrolling in 2 camps ($50 total) or all 3 camps ($100 total)
Discounts may not be combined.

Coach: Vicki Vaughan

Kodiak Basketball Camp III - Position Camp
Our focus for Kodiak Basketball Camp II is on position work. Campers will work on basic skills while primarily focusing on skills and movement needed for various positions on the court. Emphasis will be placed on footwork, movement without the ball, technique, offensive moves, position defense, screening, and game play. For the younger campers, the baskets will be lowered to about seven feet. Participants will receive a certificate, camp T-shirt, and basketball. The camp store will also be open for drinks and snacks, and a camp photo is available for $5.00. The camp will be staffed with current CSS basketball coaches and players.

Dates: June 27-July 1 (Monday-Friday)
Time: 9:00 a.m.- noon
Location: CSS Tutt Field House
Grades: entering grades 2-8
Cost: $200
Discount applied for early enrollment before May 20th ($25 off each camp)
Discount applied for enrolling a non-CSS friend with you ($25 off each camp)
Discount applied for enrolling in 2 camps ($50 total) or all 3 camps ($100 total)
Discounts may not be combined..

Coach: Vicki Vaughan

Challenger British Soccer Camp
The Colorado Springs School has teamed up with Challenger Sports again to bring the nation’s number one all British Soccer Camp program to our community this coming summer. Challenger British Soccer Camps are a huge nationwide organization whose coaches will work with over 120,000 players around the United States this summer in their camps. Here is your chance to experience their unique program right here in our community. All registrations for this program are done through Challenger British Soccer Camp. Go to www.challengersports.com for more details and to register. Register on line at www.challengersports.com before April 29th and receive a FREE $40 soccer jersey!

Dates: June 13-17
Ages, Time, and Cost: 5 – 14 years, 9:00 a.m. – noon, $133 *Golden Goal Session* also for 5 – 14 years 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. $48
*Please note that this session is a special “add on” session that runs Monday – Thursday and is only open to kids who register for the 9:00 a.m. – noon session.
Location: Boddington Field

Coaches: Challenger British Soccer Instructors
All Challenger British Soccer Coaches are F.A. licensed, have background checks, and are experienced working with children. Last year’s coaches were hosted by camp families and this year’s participants will have the same opportunity, to offer to host a camp coach, visit the Challenger website for information. Most importantly, Challenger coaches love working with children and understand how to best teach new soccer skills, build confidence and have fun, all at the same time!

Registration Process

CSS students have enrollment priority through our early registration process, but non-CSS students are highly encouraged to register. Click here for Registration Form.

Mail Registration form and your checks made payable to The Colorado Springs School:

The Colorado Springs School
Attn: Nori Madrigal, Summer Camp Coordinator
21 Broadmoor Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Visit Us in Person or Call

Credit Card payments should be made in person during regular business hours in the CSS Business Office or by phone at (719) 434-3544.
Nori Madrigal, Summer Program Director
(719) 475-9747 Ext. 587