Summer at Duchesne

2020 Summer Course Catalog

2020 Summer Session Dates

Grade Level Classes and Camps

Fun-filled weeks will be had by all while enjoying age-appropriate arts & crafts, games, stories, music, sports and Friday Splash Day. This program runs Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 2:30 and is open to boys and girls. All students attending this camp must be 3 years old by January 1, 2020 and completely potty-trained.

Note: Time and location for PK3 Summer Camp carpool/pickup in the afternoon is earlier than our main program pickup. Please arrange for your child to be picked up at 2:30 as we do not offer Extended Afternoon for PK3 campers.

Monday – Friday (8:30 – 2:30) – $385.

Session 1- Amazing Animal Adventure

Calling all animal lovers! From fins to feathers to trunks and tails, we will learn about all creatures great and small. Through books, songs, crafts and games we will explore the amazing world of animals!

Instructor: Jennifer O’Hair

Session 2- Storybook Summer

Join us for a week-long celebration of reading! Each day we will discover a beloved children’s book author/character. Have fun learning about Eric Carle, Dr. Seuss, Mo Williams and Pete the Cat. Your child will love listening to the stories paired with engaging crafts, games and snacks!

Instructor: Jennifer O’Hair

Session 3- Shipwrecked

Ahoy! Join us as we set sail on the high seas, survive a shipwreck and transform our classroom into a tropical paradise for the week! We will search for buried treasure, build fires to keep us warm and make tropical fruit salad. It’s sure to be an exciting adventure!

Instructor: Jennifer O’Hair

Session 4- Once Upon A Time…

Travel to a land far away, where magical creatures live, a place where a frog turns into a prince, knights and princesses dwell, magic beans grow and everyone lives happily ever after. This week will be full of books, songs and crafts, but most importantly imagination!

Instructor: Jennifer O’Hair

Session 5- Go for the Gold!

Join us on a trip to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympics! Campers will play Olympic-themed games and compete for the gold! This week will be complete with a medal ceremony at the end of camp! Let the games begin!

Instructor: Jennifer O’Hair

Girls Camp (Girls entering PK4 - Kindergarten)

This weekly program is for girls entering PK4 through Kindergarten. The 5 theme-based weeks will include integrated curriculum. Experience an enjoyable, fun-filled, nurturing atmosphere with arts and crafts, cooking, games, story time, music, sports and splash days! Choose from full-day or half-day options. All students enrolled in Duchesne Academy’s Heart of the Summer must be completely potty-trained.

Full Day (8:30 – 3:00) – $385

Half Day (8:30 – 11:30) – $275

Session 1 - Zoolapalooza

Calling all party animals!! We welcome the Young, Wild, and Free to zoo camp where we will “Monkey Around” with crafts and books about the zoo...So, come and hang out with us!

Instructors: Catie Calderhead and Tina Ori

Session 2 - Get Carried Away with Books

Bookmark the date for this fun chapter of your summer where we'll get to know captivating book characters from some of your favorite literature! Be it a mouse making cookies or Fancy Nancy, a good time is promised for all.

Instructors: Catie Calderhead and Tina Ori

Session 3 - Cruisin’ the Tropical Islands

All aboard! We are cruising out of Port Duchesne on the trip of a lifetime! We will be visiting different tropical islands for some R&R and fun in the sun. You can look forward to adventures and excursions throughout the week. Pack your bags and see you there!

Instructors: Margaret Buza and Lauren McEvoy

Session 4 - Christmas in July

Ho Ho Holidays are here! Join us for festive fun and lots of holiday cheer. We can already hear the sleigh bells loud and clear. Christmas is too fun to only celebrate once a year!

Instructors: Margaret Buza and Lauren McEvoy

Session 5 - Unicorns and Mermaids

Rainbows, sparkles, and lots of fun! It’s unicorn and mermaid week and we hope you can come! Get excited for a magical end to the summer. P.S. Unicorns are real… A mermaid told me!

Instructors: Margaret Buza and Tina Ori

Boys Camp (Boys entering PK4 - Kindergarten)

This weekly program is for boys entering PK4 through Kindergarten. The 5 theme-based weeks will include integrated curriculum. Experience an enjoyable, fun-filled, nurturing atmosphere with arts and crafts, cooking, games, story time, music, sports and splash days! Choose from full-day or half-day options. All students enrolled in Duchesne Academy’s Heart of the Summer must be completely potty-trained.

Full Day (8:30 – 3:00) – $385

Half Day (8:30 – 11:30) – $275

Session 1 - Animal Planet

Welcome to Animal Planet! Things are going to get wild this week with some animal themed activities. We will explore everything from the animals in the jungle, the sea, and even the arctic so get ready for a wild week with our furry friends.

Instructors: Ashley Gomila and Kathleen Martin

Session 2 - My Favorite Book

Get ready to explore and discover our favorite books and characters. We will use our imaginations to travel through books of adventure and dive deeper, bringing the books to life. The only limit is your imagination.

Instructors: Ashley Gomila and Kathleen Martin

Session 3 - Cruisin’ the Ocean

Board the Heart of the Ocean Cruiseliner to experience the cruise of a lifetime! We will sail the oceans, visit tropical islands, explore luxurious coastlines and meet the local wildlife. Come aboard and join us for the fun!

Instructors: Catie Calderhead and Melanie Rhode

Session 4 - Roaming the Rainforest

Swing on in for a week of fun and come learn all about the plants and animals that live in the rainforest. Guaranteed to be a ROARING good time!!

Instructors: Catie Calderhead and Melanie Rhode

Session 5 - Gold Medal Tales

Join us on an adventure as we learn about these “larger than life” heroes and discover what they have done!! Your camper will be amazed at these Tall Tales and will be ready to share them with you!

Instructors: Catie Calderhead and Melanie Rhode

Prep for Kindergarten (Coed)

This fun week will refresh your son’s or daughter’s PK4 skills and help make a successful transition to Kindergarten. The class is offered from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Monday – Friday.

Session 1 - Kindergarten Construction

Let's get building to get ready for Kindergarten! Put on your gear to spend a week constructing on pre-reading, writing, and math skills. This is a great way to get a head-start to the kindergarten construction site! Get ready to build and join our construction team for some learning fun!

Instructor: Karina Cepeda
Session: LS 1 (8:30–11:30)
Price: $250

Session 3 - Winter in July

This week we will escape the summer heat and dive into the wintery world of the Arctic. We will learn all about arctic animals while developing pre-reading, writing and math skills through whole group and small group settings. Join us for some fun penguin prepping for Kindergarten.

Instructor: Kathleen Martin
Session: LS 3 (8:30-11:30)
Price: $250

Session 4 - Mission Possible

Get Kindergarten ready as you join the Super-Secret Detective Agency to unveil the mystery of Kindergarten! Get ready to investigate and learn all the pre-reading, writing, and math skills that will help you succeed in Kindergarten! Get ready Detective and to join the case!

Instructor: Karina Cepeda
Session: LS 4 (8:30 – 11:30)
Price: $250

Session 5 - Onto Kindergarten You’ll Go!

Get ready to succeed, for in Kindergarten you’ll soon be! From pre-reading and writing to adding and subtracting, Dr. Seuss will join our learning party! You have the brains in your head, so let’s get ready for kindergarten today!

Instructor: Karina Cepeda
Session: LS 5 (8:30 – 11:30)
Price: $250

Prep for 1st Grade (Coed)

Get a head start on 1^st grade while experiencing an exciting week refreshing reading, writing and math skills. The class will be held 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Monday – Friday.

Session 1 - Wild About First Grade

We're headed to the Jungle this week to learn about reading, writing, and math skills used in first grade! Come join our fun-filled safari of First Grade learning!

Instructor: Devin Brown
Session: LS 1 (8:30 – 11:30)
Price: $250

Session 3 - Let’s Go to the Beach!

Shine in first grade with this week's theme which is all about the sun, sand, and surf! We will use beach objects to reinforce reading, writing, and math skills. It will be a “bucketful” of fun!

Instructor: Devin Brown
Session: LS 3 (8:30 – 11:30)
Price: $250

Session 4 - Out of This World

This week’s theme takes us out of this world as we strengthen reading, writing, and math skills used in first grade. We will use space themed objects such as planets, stars, the sun, and the moon to enhance our learning!

Instructor: Devin Brown
Session: LS 4 (8:30 – 11:30)
Price: $250

Session 5 - Zoo Crew

Join us for a week of zoo themed activities! It will be a zoo-pendous time developing reading, writing and math skills through whole group and small group settings, while learning about all different types of animals. Can’t wait for you to join our Zoo Crew!

Instructor: Devin Brown
Session: LS 5 (8:30 – 11:30)
Price: $250

Prep for 2nd Grade (Coed)

Get ready for 2^nd grade by strengthening reading comprehension, writing and math skills and having fun at the same time! The class will be held 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Monday – Friday.

Session 3 - Have Fun with Nature

Get ready to apply Second Grade math, reading, and writing skills using nature’s resources. We’ll strengthen reading comprehension by reading nature stories, go on nature walks to develop creative minds, and use natural objects to practice math facts. Using nature is a great way to learn!

Instructor: Elizabeth Romero
Session: LS 3 (8:30 – 11:30)
Price: $250

Session 4 - Worldly Adventures

Each day we will explore a different country to strengthen second grade reading, writing, and math skills. We will read about different cultures, write about their customs, and practice math facts along the way. We won’t leave without creating a beautiful piece of art to represent each country!

Instructor: Elizabeth Romero
Session: LS 4 (8:30 – 11:30)
Price: $250

Upper School

Credit courses are demanding academically, and the schedule is rigorous. Perfect attendance is required. Credit will not be awarded to students who miss any class. Grades are given to students by the end of the course through the instructor. Official grade reports and credit are awarded the first semester after the summer course is completed.

If a student withdraws from a credit course after a class has begun, the withdrawal and the withdrawal grade will be noted on the student’s permanent record. Withdrawals require a parent’s written authorization.

Algebra I Review

Mastery of Algebra I is an indicator of success in higher level math classes such as Geometry and Algebra II. Duchesne’s Heart of the Summer 2020 is offering a review course in Algebra I, concentrating on key concepts, including functions, factoring, radicals and graphing. Sign up now! Strengthen your Algebra I skills and shine in Geometry, Algebra II and higher!

Instructor: Helen Santire
Ages: Entering 9th–11th Grades
Sessions: July 20-31 (8:30–11:30)
Price: $400

Girls Self Defense

This class teaches girls how to defend themselves in a variety of situations. They will learn the basics of how to quickly disable an attacker so that they can escape and take advantage of time and space, thereby making a quick getaway.

Instructor: Master Bruce Alamdari
Ages: Entering 9th–12th Grades
Session: July 27–31 (10:00–11:30)
Price: $180

SAT/ACT Prep (Credit Course)

College admissions testing is confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. In this course you’ll get an overview of the SAT and ACT so you can decide which one suits you best. You’ll also learn helpful hints for taking each exam, as well as practice with questions from the different sections of the tests. Once you know how to approach the test questions, you’ll be able to enter the testing room with confidence. This course will arm you with all the skills you need to conquer the test.

Duchesne students: You will receive credit for 1 elective bin;
Non-Duchesne students: We would love for you to join us, too!

Instructor: Alaina Scorsone
Ages: Entering 10th-12th Grades
Session: June 15-25 (9:00–2:30)
*This class is Monday - Thursday
Price: $750

Upper School Foundations of Art (Credit Course)

In this two-week course, students will learn the vocabulary needed in order to discuss, create, and appreciate different types of visual art. The elements and principles of design will be the focus of this foundation course. Students will also create art images using a variety of media such as graphite, collage, mixed media, watercolor, ink, and acrylic paint. We will touch on several Art Movements that will be inspirations for some of the art pieces that they will create. Students will engage in positive and encouraging critiques in order to familiarize themselves with the vocabulary used when discussing visual art in a formal setting.

Instructor: Isela Aguirre
Ages: Entering 9th-11th Grades
Session: July 20-30 (9:00-2:30)
*This class is Monday - Thursday
Price: $750

Upper School Foundations of Computer Science (Credit Course)

A logical foundation is important to all students who want to study computer science. By following Code.org’s fundamental course, students will gain a better understanding of logic and structured sequential thinking. Using BlueJ, students will practice text-based coding with Java to build a platform of fundamentals in an industry standard programming language..

Instructor: TBD
Ages: Entering 9th-12th Grades
Session: June 15-25 (9:00–2:30)
*This class is Monday - Thursday
Price: $750

Lagniappe (Adult Class)

Pottery for Parents and Adults

Do you need something fun to do while your child is at camp? Drop your child off, grab a friend, and come on over to play with clay! You will design and create a vessel (vase, container, box, bottle, etc.) from slabbed clay, adding texture and embellishments. Then after it is bisque fired (changes clay from “dirt” to “stone”), you will apply glaze and we will re-fire it (melts the glaze into your piece). You will learn the process of taking clay from a malleable lump to something you can use! This class meets Monday and Wednesday for two weeks, OR Tuesday and Thursday for two weeks. The first week is constructing and drying; it is bisque fired over the weekend, and then the second week is for glazing. You will be phoned when your pieces are ready to be picked up after the glaze firing.

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Monday and Wednesday Classes

Tuesday and Thursday Classes

Instructor: Jill Hess
Sessions:
Option 1: June 15-26 (8:30-10:00), Monday and Wednesday
Option 2: June 15-26 (8:30-10:00), Tuesday and Thursday
Price: $160

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Summer Program Policies

Program Overview

Summer Academic and Enrichment Courses Entering Grades PK3 - 12

Welcome to Duchesne's summer program for girls and boys entering grades PK3 - 12. We offer around 200 classes with a wide variety of topics such as ACADEMICS, SPORTS, MUSIC, ART, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COOKING, DANCE, and much more! Join us for a fun, nurturing experience which is what the HEART of your child's summer should be!

Admissions Policies

Registration

Early registration is strongly advised due to limited enrollment of classes. Students are accepted, and all courses are assigned in the order in which applications are received. Notification of acceptance will be via email once you have registered online. Payment in full is expected at time of registration.

All students must provide a copy of current immunization records unless currently enrolled at Duchesne. This must be received before any student’s registration is considered complete. Records can be emailed to ExtendedPrograms@duchesne.org or mailed to Duchesne Academy, Attention: Heart of the Summer, 10202 Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77024.

Everyone is charged a one-time annual registration fee of $30.00 per student. (Non-refundable)

Students are required to be in a summer course while on campus and must be supervised at all times. Students are not allowed to wait in the library or elsewhere on campus before a course, after a course is over or in between courses. Extended Morning and Extended Afternoon are offered to those who need to be dropped off early, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., or picked up after 3:00 p.m. Any child dropped off before 8:20 a.m. will be sent to Extended Morning and charged the appropriate fee.

When registering online, you may pay by credit card or e-check. Please note that there is a convenience fee charged by credit card companies for credit card payments. All registrations must be received and paid in full by May 22, 2020. A $35 late fee will be added for all students who register after May 22, 2020.

PLEASE NOTE:

Registration for most classes closes the Thursday before classes begin. You will be notified at that time if the class is cancelled due to low enrollment.

Cancellations/Refunds

Duchesne Academy’s Heart of the Summer Program reserves the right to change or cancel any class or program. Efforts will be made to assign students affected by such a change or cancellation to another available program, class or course. Please note that in this situation, the new class may be priced differently, and you will be charged or credited the difference. A complete class refund will be given in those cases where another program placement is not available. Parents will be notified as soon as possible of this situation. Any unused credit on an account will be refunded in the form of a check in August.

A $60 per class cancellation fee will be assessed for each class cancelled by the parent. This includes cancellations due to vacation schedules, conflicting activities and absences. Registration may be cancelled, and tuition refunded (minus the registration fee) prior to May 22, 2020.

Each time a confirmed class scheduled is changed or switched by a parent, a $25 fee will be charged for each class.

Dress Code

Extended Morning & Extended Afternoon

Extended Morning meets in the Dining Hall from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. daily. Extended Afternoon is held in the Dining Hall from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Students must be picked up on time. After 6:00 p.m., parents will be charged $10 for every 10 minutes that your child stays late in Extended Afternoon. The fee for Extended Morning is $50 a week. For Extended Afternoon, the fee is $75 a week. You may register for either of these on a weekly basis.

If an occasion arises that your child will need to be dropped off early or picked up late, the fee will be $10 per day for Extended Morning and $15 per day for Extended Afternoon. Payment for last minute drop-ins will be handled by the Business Office.

Lunch & Snacks

Lunch

Only full day students and those who have a class immediately before AND after lunch are permitted to eat lunch in the Dining Hall at 11:30 a.m. All other students not staying for lunch must be picked up promptly at 11:30 a.m. in the Lower School circular drive. Students have the option of buying a lunch or bringing a sack lunch.

Heart of the Summer provides the option for students to buy lunch on a weekly basis through Duchesne Academy’s FLIK Dining Program. The fee for lunch is $35/week and can be purchased when registering.

Summer 2020 weekly menus will be available online June 8, 2020.

Snacks

Snacks will be provided only to students who are participating in the PK3, Girls Camp, and Boys Camp programs, as well as Extended Afternoon. If your child needs a snack before or after lunch, he/she may bring one from home.

Cell Phone Policy

Early & Late Pick-Up and Absences

Emergency Closing

Academic Credit Courses

Registration Worksheet

Download Registration Worksheet

Please use the worksheet to decide what classes your child will take during a session before you register online. Before submitting your registration to us, double check that there are no gaps in your child’s schedule and that no classes overlap. If you enter a class in one column, you should not enter a class in the other column that would conflict. For example, if a student will register for the three-hour class Brown's Gymnastics, which runs from 12 – 3 p.m., do not enter a class in the left-hand column after lunch. Please remember to register your child for Extended Morning or Extended Afternoon (shown on this sheet) if your child will need to arrive early or be picked up late. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 713-468-8211 ext. 3200 or at sarah.baker@duchesne.org.