2018 Joplin Area Catholic Schools
Summer Enrichment Program
The Joplin Area Catholic School System offers a variety of Summer Enrichment programs for grades K – 12, and is open to Catholic and non-Catholic children whether you attend a Joplin Area Catholic School during the year or not.
Please review the course offerings for more information, and decide what fits best for your child.
Deadline to enroll is May 25, 2018
Earth Wind Fire
This summer we’re digging into earthquakes, creating hot air balloons and making a replica of Chicago in 1871. (Yes, this program does involve fire!!!) Each of these projects connects to a social studies topic.
Where: St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School – 3025 S. Central City Road
When: June 13-15, daily
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Who: Current 2-5 graders
Cost: $60
RSVP: Debi or Emily Long – Current St.
Mary’s teachers. Or fill out the form below and return to St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary
School.
Make checks out to Emily Lone or Debi Staton.
Engineering and Design
This class is the first in a series of Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) science. We will design and build a mechanical arm and explore structures. Students get to meet an engineer and ask questions about this line of work.
Where: St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School – 3025 S. Central City Road
When: June 7
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Who: Current 3-5 graders
Cost: $20
RSVP: Debi or Emily Long – Current St.
Mary’s teachers. Or fill out the form below and return to St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary
School.
Make checks out to Emily Lone or Debi Staton.
Engineering and Design
This class is the first in a series of Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) science. We will design and build a mechanical arm and explore structures. Students get to meet an engineer and ask questions about this line of work.
Where: St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School – 3025 S. Central City Road
When: June 6
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Who: Current K-2 graders
Cost: $20
RSVP: Debi or Emily Long – Current St.
Mary’s teachers. Or fill out the form below and return to St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary
School.
Make checks out to Emily Lone or Debi Staton.
Art camp
This class - Art Camp - will provide several engaging art projects that go beyond what we are able to accomplish during the school year! Your child may join us for one or both days. The class will be limited to the first 15 children to sign up for each day. The cost is $7.00 for one or $10.00 for both days.
Where: St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School – 3025 S. Central City Road
When: June 27 & 28
Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Who: 2 – 5 graders
Cost: $7 for one day or $10 for both days
RSVP: Mary Ann . Or fill out the form below and return to St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School.
¡Ay Caramaba--Let's Make Chicken Enchiladas!
We will make chicken enchiladas, homemade tortillas,our ownfrijoles and fresh salsa. Naturally, there will be some speaking in Spanish while we cook and learn. We will do some 'sampling' while we are cooking, and each participant will go home with a pan of chicken enchiladas, beans and rice to share with their family (of 4). Limit 10 students per day.
Where: St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School or St. Peter’s Teacher’s Lounge
When: June 6 (Grades 3-5), June 7 (Grades 6-8)
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Who: 3rd-8th graders
Cost: $20
RSVP: Margie Black . Or fill out the form below and return to St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School.
Creative Writing
This class will journey into the description, dialogue, plotting and other aspects of writing short stories. Students will create small writings and aim to finish a short story to share. If time allows, we may also talk about how to create a one act play. There will be many small activities to work on fundamentals, many opportunities to share, and a collaborative workshop atmosphere.
Where: McAuley Catholic High School
When: June 4 - 8
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Who: Middle and High School
Cost: $60
RSVP:Kaari Schrader fill out the form below and return to
McAuley Catholic High School
Deliver payment to McAuley Catholic High School.
Lab Rats
Come join us as we learn science in a fun and interactive way. Every day we will have a different lab activity to complete as we learn the science behind how the lab works. There will be two different sessions offered. The first session will be held in the morning and focus on physical science. Labs include (but aren’t limited to) how to make an Ethernet cable, a bouncy ball and a lava lamp. The second session will be held in the afternoon and focus on life science. Labs include (but aren’t limited to) how to build a DNA model and extracting DNA from spinach. We’ll also look at how the miracle berry changes your taste buds (must have parent permission to participate). Join us for the first session, the second session or both!
Where: McAuley Catholic High School
When: June 4-8, 2018
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Session 1) and 1 p.m.- 4p.m. (Session 2)
Who: Children in 6-8th grade
Cost: $60 per session
RSVP: Alicia . Or fill out the form below and return to McAuley.
Deliver payment to McAuley Catholic High School.
Show Choir Camp
Love to sing? And enjoy singing show tunes? This class will allow students to learn and practice the songs from the new hit movie “The Greatest Showman.”
Where: McAuley Catholic High School
When: June 4-8
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Who: Middle and high school students
Cost: $60
RSVP: Kristen Stremel . Or fill out the form below and return to
McAuley Catholic High School
Deliver payment to McAuley Catholic High School.
Bleach, Embellish and Tie Dye Shirts
This class will learn about creating fun shirts with color. Available to middle and high school students with a limit to only 10 students. All supplies provided except t-shirts, please bring your own.
Where: McAuley Catholic High School
When: June 11- 14
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Who: Middle and high school students
Cost: $60
RSVP: Ruth Atchley . Or fill out the form below and return to McAuley
Catholic High School
Deliver payment to McAuley Catholic High School.
Greek Myths Drama Camp
This drama camp will explore Greek theatre, myths and participants will create masks to help express the story. Students will use their voice, creativity and learn basic acting skills to bring this story to life! Ideal for around 8-10 students. We will paint and form mask molds (can purchase from Amazon, very inexpensive)
will need paint, brushes, etc.
Where:McAuley High School
When: June 4-8
Time: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Camp will finish with a final
performance on Friday afternoon.
Who: Junior high children in 6-8 grade
Cost: $60
RSVP: Contact Drew Fethers for more information.
Deliver payment to McAuley Catholic High School.
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Earth Wind Fire
Engineering and Design June 6
Engineering and Design June 7
Art Camp
¡Ay Caramaba! June 6
¡Ay Caramaba! June 7
Creative Writing
Lab Rats
Show Choir
Bleach, Embellish, Tie Dye
Greek Myths Drama Camp
summer enrichment program.
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