CBSD SUMMER PROGRAMS AND CAMPS
A Cappella: Ian Sanchez and Joseph Stellino*
Who: Students entering grades 10-12
What: Singing in both large and small ensembles
Where: CB South
When: June 26th- June 30th: 9AM-3:30PM: Mon-Friday; Friday time: noon – 7pm
Fee: $150.00
Band:Larry Werner
Who: Entering grades 5-8
What: Performing in both small and large ensembles
Where: CB South
When:July 17-27th: Mon – Thurs. 8am-1pm
Fee: $190.00
Be The Director : Michael Lechniak*
Who: Going into 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th grade
What: Video editing software, digital camcorders, & digital cameras to develop their own short films. STUDENTS BRING LUNCH.
Where: CBSouth
When: July 24 – July 27 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
July 31 – Aug. 3 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Fee: $155.00
Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Camp : Vanessa Hurtado*
Who: Ages 6 – 12
What: LEGO CAMPS!!
Where: CB South
When: See Below for different dates on the camps.
Fee: $160.00
- Super Hero Camp
Join Bricks 4 Kidz for a week building Super Heroes with LEGO bricks. Explore all the caped crusaders and discover their super powers. Create a fantasy world and protect it against all the evil arch enemies with custom contraptions made with LEGO bricks. At the end of the week all SUPER HERO CAMPERS will go home with a custom mini figure!
When:July 10-13: 8-11am July 17-20: noon-3pm
- Stop Motion Movie Making Camp
Light, camera, LEGO action! Use LEGO bricks to tell YOUR story, complete with music, special effects and all your favorite LEGO mini-figure characters! In this unique and creative camp, students will plan, script, stage, shoot, and produce their own mini-movie using Stop Motion Animation. Working as a team, students will use LEGO components to build the set and props, then shoot their movie using a camera. There will be a screening on the last day of camp for friends and family!!
When: July 17-20: 8am-11am July 24-27: noon to 3pm
- “World of Amusement” Camp
This camp takes you on a thrilling adventure building amusement- park- themed models. Spend time visiting the Wizard World by building your favorite wizard and his magical owl. Build and give your despicable yellow movie characters a thrilling roller coaster ride! Get your amusement park ticket stamped as you turn games, food, rides, and attractions into exciting model builds.! All this and more awaits at Bricks 4 Kidz World of Amusement Camp!
When:July 24-27from 8-11am; July 10th-13th from noon -3pm
LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group and Majang © 2009-2013. “Minecraft” are trademarks of Notche Development AB of companies which does not sponsor, authorize of endorse these programs.
Cake Decorating Basics: Level l (beginners course) Rachel Jessen and Kelly Wade*
Who: Ages 8 and up
What: Students will learn how to prep, bake, and flat-ice a cake. Simple decorations,(balloons, piping, and streamers will be taught.)
Where:CB South
When: July 10-July 13; Monday – Thursday: 1pm-4pm
Fee: $125.00
Note: In addition to fee, $25.00 cash material fee due first day.
Cake Decorating:Level ll - Rachel Jessen and Kelly Wade*
Who: Ages 12 and up and those that completed Cake Decorating Level I.
What: Students with some experience will learn advanced cake decorating techniques.
Where: CB South
When: July 17-July 20; 1pm to 4pm
Fee: $125.00
Note: In addition to fee, $25.00 cash for materials fee is due the first day.
Click N’ Change – Michael Lechniak *
Who: Going into 4th, 5th, 6th & 7thgrade
What: Learn the process of creating a stop animation project. (Ex:Gumby and Wallace and Gromit). Students will also have the opportunity to create their own stop animation movie.
Where: CB South
When: Four sessions to choose from below. Limit 12 students per session. STUDENTS BRING LUNCH.
Fee: $135.00
Students bring lunch.
Course 1: June 26 – June 29 8:30AM – 2:30 PM
Course 2: July 3, 5, 6, 7 (Friday) – Closed 4th of July 8:30AM – 2:30PM
Course 3: July 10 – July 13 8:30AM – 2:30 PM
Cupcake Decorating– Level I(Beginner’s Course) – Rachel Jessen and Kelly Wade*
Who: Ages 8 and up
What: Students will learn how to prep, bake, and ice cupcakes. Simple decorations will be made by piping.
Where: CB South
When: July 24- July 27; Mon.-Thur.- 1pm-4pm
Fee: $125.00
Note: In addition to fee, $25.00 cash for materials fee will be due first day.
Cupcake Decorating – Level ll – Rachel Jessen and Kelly Wade*
Who: Ages 12 and up AND those that took Beginner’s Course/Level l.
What: Students will learn cupcake decoration techniques such as flowers, piping, fillings.
Where: CB South
When: July 31-August 3; Mon-Thurs: 1- 4pm
Fee: $125.00
Note: $25.00 cash will be paid to instructor, on first day, for materials.
Digital Arts– Danielle Scicluna*
Who: 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th graders
What: Using your smartphone (optional) or internet images, take these photos to the next level in Adobe Photoshop! Have fun, while learning everything you need to know in digital editing by adding layers of digital artistry and special effects to your photos!
Where: CB South
When: July 17-20 8am-11am
July 17-20 12pm-3pm
July 31-Aug 3 8am-11am
July 31-Aug 3 12pm-3pm
Fee: $120.00
Digital Photography Fun – Sally Hunter*
Who: Grades 7-10th
What: Students will be working with their own digital photographs and will learn to make fun pictures combining and altering them on computer. Students will also be introduced to the art of Iphonography.
Where: CB South computer lab
When :June 26-29: 9-11 am
Fee: $120.00
Drivers Education – Garrett Szagola & Irene Metcoff *
Who: Students in grades 9 thru 12; Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation requires 30 consecutive classroom hours (no exceptions). More information from instructor.
What: Classroom course with PA Dept. of Trans. Information.
Where: CB South
When: 1st session: June 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, July 6 & 7.
2nd session:July 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24 & 25 All classes run 8:30 – 11:30am
Fee:$170.00
Engineering– Travis Jovais & John Benedix *
Who: Grades 4-7
What: Explore the world of engineering and technology. Build and test prop cars, foam gliders, soda bottle rockets, ping-pong ball launchers and make T-shirts all while being exposed to the use of computers, computer numerical controlled (CNC) devices, and 3D printers! Bring lunch!!
Where: CB South
When:July 31 – Aug.3 9am-3pm
Fee: $195.00
Elementary Singing Camp –Mike Gruver & Amanda Kelly*
Who: Entering grades 5 & 6
What:Singing in both small and large ensembles
Where: CB South
When: July 17 – July 21 M, T, W, TH, F; (Five Day Camp) 9am – noon
Fee: $65.00
Embroidery and Felt Sampler Course – Kelly Wade*
Who: Ages 8 and up
What: Students will create a thoughtful message that is rendered in an on-trend look, that combines simple stitchery, and felt shapes in a unique design kit.
Where: CB South
When: June 26 – July29; Mon.-Thur: 9am- noon
Fee: $85.00
Note:In addition to fee, $20.00 cash for materials fee due on first day.
Felt Garland Project – Kelly Wade*
Who: Ages 8 and up
What: Two-day workshop where students will be taught the basics for sewing and design, to create a garland that hangs or is created into a wreath pattern for hanging.
Where: CB South
When: July 5th and 6th; Wed and Thurs. 9am-noon
Fee: $85.00
Note: $20.00 cash to be paid first day to instructor for materials.
Gingerbread Beach House Making – Kelly Wade and Rachel Jessen*
Who: Ages 8 and up
What: A two-day course making, from scratch, gingerbread houses fit for summer!
Where: CB South
When: July 5 and 6th; Wednesday and Thursday: 1pm – 4pm
Fee: $85.00
Note: In addition to fee, $20.00 cash material fee due first day.
Intro To Computer Illustration – Sally Hunter*
Who: Grades 7-10
What: Students will be introduced to working in CMYK mode using the computer to make cartoons, draw with the pen tool, use the colors and effects for cool postcards.
Where: CB South – Computer Room
When: June 26-29: 12-2pm
Fee: $120.00
Loom Knitting – Kelly Wade*
Who: Ages 8 and up
What: Students will learn how to loom knit a scarf, hat, or sock with yarn. This is a beginner’s course where the student will pick up the basics to loom knitting that can be transferred to future projects.
Where: CB South
When: July 10- July 13: 9am- noon
Fee: $85.00
Note: $25.00 cash for Material fee due first day.
Make, Take and Decorate Cookies! Kelly Wade & Rachael Jessen*
Who:Ages 8 and up; Limited to 10 students
What: Students will make a different cookie each day, while learning how to prepare, bake and decorate them.
Where: CB South
When: June 26-29; Mon-Thur; 1-4pm
Fee: $125.00
Note: $25.00 Cash material fee due first day.
Musical Theater – Michael Grieco *
Who: Two age groups - See “When”
What: Musical Theater, where every child has a role. Each child will receive a CB of the show’s music so they can practice at home for the final day’s blockbuster performance!!!
Where: CB South Auditorium
When: TWO AGE GROUPS TO CHOOSE FROM
Course # SF105MT1 Grades 3-6 July 10- July 20 Time: 9am-3pm
Course # SF106MT2 Grades 5-9 July 24 – August 3 Time: 9am-3pm
Fee: $295.00
Orchestra Workshop – Pat Nugent*
Who : entering grades 5-12
What: Students will perform in small and large group ensembles.This workshop is designed for students to continue playing throughout the summer, increase sight-reading skills and refine techniques while having fun!
Where: CB South
When : WEDNESDAY evenings only. June 28 – July 26
*Level One – Students who have played one year in school: 5:00 – 5:45pm
* Level Two – Students who have played 2 or 3 years in school: 6:00 – 6:45pm
* Level Three – Students who have played 4 or 5 years in school: 7:00 – 7:45 pm
* Level Four – For advanced Jr. and Sr. High students:8:00-8:45 pm
Fee: $75.00
Pillowcase Embroidery Project- Kelly Wade*
Who: Ages 8 and up
What: Students will learn the basics of embroidery to complete a pair of stamped pillowcases. This will be a fun way to learn a craft and brighten a bedroom!
Where: CB South
When: July 17 – July 20: Mon-Thurs 9am-noon
Fee: $85.00
Note: In addition to fee, $25.00 cash material fee due first day of camp.
Sewing Camp- Susana Ash*
Who: Ages 8 – 18
What: Learn to sew, or advance your skills, withfashion designer, Susana Ash. Make basic tops and accessories such as tanks, camis, pillows and bags. Materials provided/ or bring your own. Some sewing machines will be provided to be shared, however, if you have your own, it is recommended to bring it. The difficulty of the project will be based on each person’s skill level.
Where: CB South
When: 3 sessions: June 26-29, July 10-13, July 24-27; 9 am-12pm
Fee: $150.00
Science Explorers® (Science Camp)*- Three different topics!!!
Who: Ages 7-11
What: Summer Science Camp (See more info. Below)
Where: CB South
When: DATES AND TIME BELOW under each camp.
Fee: Camp Prices – Full Day Camps: $348.00 Half Day Camps: $198.00
For more information or to register your child, please visit our website at or call our office at 1.877.870.9517.
- Potions, Powders & Polymers – July 10-13
Choose from Full Day (8:00 am – 2:30pm) or Half Day (8:00am – 11:00pm OR 11:30 – 2:30)
What: HALF DAY CAMP- Is it science or magic? You’ll find out! Inour half day camp, you’ll create erupting foam monsters, conduct amazing air pressure experiments, dig for hidden treasures, investigate the science of illusions and build spectroscopes to view the spectrum of different types of light.(see next page)
FULL DAY CAMP – We’ll reveal many mysteries of science as we investigate creepy creatures, learn troll tricks, capture a rainbow in a bottle, make instant snow, mix up glowing slime and conduct lab tests on mystery substances.
- Mix It Up-Wacky World of Science – July 24 - 27
Choose from Full Day (8:00am- 2:30pm) or Half Day (8:00am – 11:00am OR 11:30am- 2:30 pm)
What: We’ve taken our after-school programs from 2016-17 and turned them into a fun-filled
week-long camp! Each day we’ll explore a different topic: Kitchen Chemistry, Roc Docs (Geology), Forensics, Space and Product Testing.
- Take a Dive – July 31 – August 3
Choose from Full Day (8:00am- 2:30pm) or Half Day (8:00am – 11:00am OR 11:30am- 2:30 pm)
What: Dive into the world of marine biology and oceanography!
Half Day: You’ll dissect a real shark, participate in a fisherman’s challenge, examine the anatomy of a fish and learn the ancient technique of qyotaku or “fish rubbing”, learn to survive at sea with a homemade solar still, create a kelp forest and make your own submarine.
Full Day:Come face-to-face with some unique sea creatures! You’ll complete a squid dissection, bring to life genuine Triassic Triops, conduct a whale adaptations lab, and examine many weird wonders that live under the sea!
Shakespeare – AnnMarie Polleck*
Who: 9th,10th, 11th, 12th graders
What: 5 Week camp!! Do you have a naturally talented performer in your family who’s looking for an amazing theatrical summer camp experience? Well, we’ve got the perfect program for them! These students will participate in creative scene and monologue work, culminating in a fabulous abridged performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. This program is taught by Ivy League, Brown University MFA professionals who offer the highest caliber classical performance training. Students will be immersed in voice, movement, and acting, while also exploring some of Shakespeare’s theater history, stage combat and costuming.
Where: CB South / Black Box
When: June26-29th; July 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th (closed the 4th); July 10th-13th; July 17th- 20th
and July 24th–27th
All classes: 9am-5:30
Fee: $1,250.00
Shining Knights Chess Club - Cindy Cardi*
Who: K through 6th
What: Knights, captures, action!!
Whether you are new to the game, learning to push pawns for the first time, or have played in numerous tournaments, and want to sharpen your skills, come to a Shining Knights Chess Camp! We have trained numerous state champions and national trophy winners. We have trained even more kids to enjoy the game that they can spend hours playing with friends and family. So whether you want to win games in your living roomagainst your parents or win tournaments in other states, come join us and learn how to play chess or play better chess!
Each camper receives a Shining Knights T-shirt and a tournament-style chess set.
Where: CB South
When: July 10 – July 13, 2017 9AM – 12PM
July 24 – July 27, 2017 12PM – 3PM
Fee:Half Day = $155.00
Singing Camp– CB Teacher James Glaser, Joseph Ohrt, Jamie Rogers,
Ian Sanchez, Joe Stellino, Sue Talley*
Who: Grades 7th to 10th
What:Developing singers will exercise their voices with warm-ups, various rehearsals, performances by special guests and music and theater games all culminating, in a public concert!
Where: CB South
When:July 10 – 14 : Mon-Friday (Five days!) 9:00 am – 3:30
Fee: $125.00
STEM –(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)Steve Geneva, Chris Dallas & Chris McGullam*
Who: 1st- 8th grades
What: Hands-on fun, such as, building racetracks, mini hovercrafts, wind turbine blades & model rockets, while also experiencing a Non-Newtonian fluid and woodworking!
Where: CB South
When: June 26 – June 29: 8am – noon
July 3, 5th, 6th, 7th 8am – noon (closed on the fourth of JULY)
July 10 – July 13 8am - noon
July 24 - July 27 8am -noon
Fee: $200.00
String Art Camp – Kelly Wade*
Who: Ages 8 and up
What: Students will learn how to plan, create, paint, nail and string a sign that they designed. A personal, one-of a kind piece of art!
Where: CB South
When: July 24-July 27; Mon-Thur 9am-noon
Fee: $85.00
Note: In addition to fee, $25.00 cash for material fee will be due first day.
Teacher Academy I – CB Teachers Kate Carroll and Darci Meehan
Who: 3rd – 6th
What: Students will learn about classroom management, First Aid, icebreakers, planning field trips, and more. Each student will have an opportunity to plan and teach a lesson, design and produce bulletin boards, choose books and practice reading aloud.
Students need to bring a snack.
Where: CB South
When:June 26-29th: 9am-12pm
Fee: $100.00
Teacher Academy ll–CB TeachersKate Carroll and Darci Meehan*
Who: Graduates of Teacher Academy I (3rd-6th)
What: Develop math lessons; write parent newsletters; design tests and more.
Students need to bring a snack.
Where: CB South
When: July 17-20th : 9am-12:pm
Fee: $100.00
Tennis – Brian WeaverCB- JV Tennis Coach
Who: Ages 8-12 Class sizes limited to 10
What: Tennis camp to fine tune your existing tennis skills, or for beginners, to learn the basic strokes, while having fun!! Students need to bring a snack.
Where: Tamanend Middle School
When: June 26-29th; July 10-13th; July 31 – Aug 3 All classes: 9am – 11:30pm
Fee: $120.00
YOGA & Kinesis – Jackie Podence*
Who: 1st-6th graders (maximum number of students =14)
What: Teaching Yoga and Kinesis (the study of the body’s motion in space)
Where: CB South
When: June 26-29, July 17-20th, July 24th-27th, July 31- Aug 3 All classes: 9am-12pm
Fee: $120.00
Note: Students are to bring their own Yoga mat and water to each class.
Zenbroidery Sampler Project – Kelly Wade*
Who: Ages 8 and up
What: Students with some experience will learn how to create, design and hand embroider their own zenbroidery. They will then make this into a one-of-a-kind wall hanging, where the coloring is only done with embroidery string.
Where: CB South
When: July 31-August 3; Mon-Thur 9am-noon
Fee: $85.00
Note: In addition, there is a $25.00 cash material fee due 1st day.
SAT Prep:
Princeton Review : SAT Prep –Summer Classes 6/25 to 7/31 and 7/6 to 7/31
Kaplan: SAT Prep –Summer Classes: 7/13 to Aug 8/8 and July 7/31 to 8/23
Please contact Princteon at 1-800-273-8439 to register and Kaplan 1-800-KAPTEST
- CBSD Summer 2017 PE/Health Class at Unami Middle School
- Students earn ¼ or ½ credit, class is from 8AM-1PM.
- Dates are as follows: ½ credit: July 10,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,24,25,26,27
- ¼ credit: July 10, 11,12,13,17,18, or July 19, 20,24,25,26,27
- Registration opens on March 23 at My Payments Plus.com
Directions for registering are on the under District Links
Select Community School Extra Activities and Summer Fun classes.
- MORE SPORTS CAMPS OFFFERED!!! BY CB COACHES THROUGH THE CENTRAL BUCKS COMMUNITY SCHOOL. For more information, go to: http/ and scroll down the page.
- Refund Policy: Full Refund of camp fee if request is made up to 15 days prior o start of first class or if class cancelled. A Partial Refund of up to 50% of the course fee will be given if request is made within 8-14 days before the first class meeting. No refunds will be offered if within one week of the first class meeting. Credit card payments will be credited to your credit card.