Date
May 30 - June 2
June 5 - 9
Morning Session (9:00 - Noon)
Afternoon Session (1:00 - 4:00)
Play Camp (Age 3 - 5)
Play Camp (Age 3 - 5)
Ninja Obstacle Course (JK - 4th)
Play Camp (Age 3 - 5)
Play Camp (Age 3 - 5)
Ninja Obstacle (JK - 4th)
It’s a Small World (JK - SK)
American Sign Language (SK - 2nd)
Sportsapalooza (SK - 2nd)
Fabulous World of INDOOR Games! (SK - 2nd)
Paper Airplane Flight School (1st - 3rd)
What in the WORLD are We Cooking Today? (1st - 3rd)
American Sign Language (3rd - 6th)
Dogs! Dogs! Dogs! (2nd - 6th)
Backyard Astronomy (4th - 6th)
Music in the Morning (2nd - 6th)
Chopped (4th - 6th)
Paper Airplane Flight School (4th - 6th)
Tech Shop (4th - 6th)
June 12 - 16
American Sign Language (SK - 2nd)
Sportsapalooza (SK - 2nd)
What in the WORLD are We Cooking Today? (1st - 3rd)
Dogs! Dogs! Dogs! (2nd - 6th)
STEAMY Summer Science (1st - 4th)
Backyard Astronomy (4th - 6th)
Running It! (2nd - 6th)
Babysitters Club (5th - 7th)
Stop Motion Madness (2nd - 6th)
June 19 - 23
Positively Royal (JK - 2nd)
Pop Nation (1st - 5th)
Games! Games! Games! (SK - 2nd)
Dogs! Dogs! Dogs! (2nd - 6th)
STEAMY Summer Science (1st - 4th)
Backyard Astronomy (4th - 6th)
Improv For Everyone! (3rd - 6th)
Chopped! (4th - 6th)
Baseball (4th - 6th)
Helping Hands (4th - 6th)
STAGES: Alice in Wonderland (1st - 3rd)
June 26 - 30
Hip Hop Kapow! (JK - 2nd)
Chess (SK - 6th)
Dogs! Dogs! Dogs! (2nd - 6th)
Backyard Astronomy (4th - 6th)
Running It! (2nd - 6th)
Cooking Around The World (4th - 6th)
Cartoons, Comics & Beyond (2nd - 6th)
Improv for Everyone! (3rd - 6th)
STAGES: Willy Wonka (4th - 6th)
July 10 - 14
Sketching, Painting and Collage (SK - 3rd)
Chess (SK - 6th)
Build Your Own Mini Golf Course (3rd - 6th)
Build Your Own Skateboard Deck (3rd - 6th)
Out Loud & Outside (4th - 6th)
STAGES: Willy Wonka, cont. (4th - 6th)
July 17 - 21
What in the WORLD are we Cooking Today? (1st - 3rd)
Chess (SK - 6th)
Build Your Own Skateboard Deck (3rd - 6th)
Build Your Own Mini Golf Course (3rd - 6th)
Farm to Table (4th - 6th)
July 24 - 28
FUNdamentals (JK - 6th)
July 31 - Aug. 4
FUNdamentals (JK - 6th)
MINI CAMPS
American Sign Language: Want to learn more about
deafness and ASL? Would you like to learn a new
language? Or just communicate through windows
and across noisy rooms with your friends? Come
learn American Sign Language! Campers will learn
the ABCs, conversation skills, and signs to teach their
friends and family. Through games and art activities,
we will learn about deafness and how to communicate with the deaf. (Grades SK - 6) Ms. Maggie Lang
Babysitters Club: Do you love children? Have you
always wanted to start a babysitting business? This
camp will prepare students to improve their babysitting skills and start their own babysitting business.
Campers will learn how to provide care for infants
and children, how to stay safe, what to do in an
emergency, how to choose age-appropriate activities,
and how to recognize and handle a variety of behaviors. Students will also learn the basics of starting a
babysitting business. (Grades 5 - 7) Ms. Ellen Noel
Backyard Astronomy: Have you ever wondered
about the stars and planets in the night sky? Did you
know there will be a solar eclipse this summer? What
are the different constellations and where did they
originate? We will use iPads and other media to answer these questions and discover interesting facts.
You will learn to identify the wonderous elements of
space. (Grades 4 - 6) Mr. Mark Riley
Full & Half Day! • JK - 6th grades
students providing an intricate look into the world of
cartoons and comics. (Grades 2 - 6) Mr. Joe Mohr
Chess: Learn to play or improve chess skills! Students
that demonstrate readiness will be taught higher
level chess concepts and strategy. This class will
include tournament rules and play for those students
that choose to play competitively. Students in this
class will also have an opportunity to continue chess
play throughout the year in a social or competitive
manner. (Grades SK - 6) Mr. Boyd & En Passant Staff
Chopped – Junior, Dessert Style: Do you love
watching Chopped? Do you want to learn how to
combine crazy unusual ingredients together to create
an AMAZING dessert! Then, this is the class for YOU!
Chopped-Junior, Dessert Style will teach you skills in
baking, creating, decorating, and experimenting with
ingredients. On the final day, chefs will experience a
real mystery basket where they will have to put their
skills to the test. (Grades 4 - 6) Ms. Carly Rudolph
Cooking Around the World: It’s summer time, so
let’s take a trip around the world . . . in the kitchen!
We will stop in Japan, Mexico, Israel, Italy, and France
and taste the countries’ delicacies. You will learn
about the culture and cook food from each of these
countries. In addition, we will celebrate these countries’ traditions. (Grades 4 - 6) Ms. Carly Rudolph
Baseball: Join former college and semi-pro baseball
player Joe Mohr to improve on and learn new baseball skills, increase your baseball IQ, and create good
habits that will serve you throughout your baseball
career. We will work on hitting, fielding, throwing and
base running. What a great way to spend a summer
morning! Players can bring their own equipment. We
can provide for those who do not have a glove or bat.
(Grades 3 - 6) Mr. Joe Mohr
Dogs! Dogs! Dogs! How do dogs interact with and
understand the world in which we live? Why do dogs
do the things they do? How do you train dogs? With
Winston as our “model dog,” we will witness—up
close and in real time—how positive reinforcement
enables training without the use punishment. We will
learn about proper grooming, feeding and exercising,
about different dog breeds, types of working dogs,
and more! (Grades 2 - 6) Ms. Arielle Hoffman
Build Your Own Mini Golf Course: Back by popular demand, this camp is a mini golf lover’s dream!
Twists, turns, tunnels and ramps; student will design
and build their own mini-golf holes to be played at
the end of the week. (Grades 3 - 6) Mr. Joe Mohr
Fabulous World of INDOOR Games: Is it too wet
or hot to play outside? No worries! The premier
“gamer” at Community School will share his secrets
Build Your Own Professional Skateboard Deck! Saw,
sand, drill and design an amazing skateboard deck!
We will also ride and/or learn to ride a variety of
different skateboards. Helmets and pads required.
(Grades 3 - 6) Mr. Joe Mohr
Cartoons, Comics & Beyond: Learn the basics of
cartooning, character design, layout, inking and
more with Community School’s resident cartoonist
and illustrator. Mr. Mohr will share his expertise with
to play Skinny, Paddle ball, Indoor Card Golf and
many more games you never knew existed! Get
your game face on and enjoy the fun! (Grades SK 2) Mr. Mike Pieroni
Farm to Table: Work in Community School’s garden
and with local produce to create simple dishes. Paul
Krantmann, local organic farmer, will visit our class
to share his knowledge , humor, and even some
delicious home-grown veggies! (Grades 4 - 6) Ms.
Nicole Post
Games, Games, Games! Have you ever played kick
ball and capture the flag in the backyard? Or played
Uno, SORRY or Spoons on the cool floor inside on a
hot, summer day? This class will teach you how to
play these and other “classic games” and promises
to bring new fun and flair into your lazy, crazy summer. (Grades SK - 2) Ms. Ellen Watts
Helping Hands: Students will have the opportunity
to make a difference in the lives of others and lend
a helping hand through community service and volunteering their time. Activities will be led by Mrs.
Larson and other community service organizations.
(Grades 4 - 6) Ms. Karen Larson
Hip Hop KA-POW! Pow! Ka-bam! Come be a hip
hop superhero! Campers will be introduced to the
Hip Hop genre and explore being a dancing superhero. You will use your super skills to design and
make your very own cape to be worn in a final performance! (Grades JK - 2) Ms. Amanda Hazelwood
Improv for Everyone! Develop presentation skills
and learn how to work in an ensemble, while making people laugh through improv comedy! Explore
the world of improvisation with Ann Marie Mohr,
Washington University instructor of Improv and Advanced Improv, and owner of MohrImprov. On the
final day, share a “professional” improv show with
your family and friends. It is sure to be hilarious and
a lot of fun! (Grades 3 - 6) Ms. Ann Marie Mohr
$180 each
It’s a Small World: It’s a world of laughter...It’s a
world of hopes...Your child will embark on a journey
of listening to stories from other countries. They’ll
get to explore each country and learn a little bit
more about the culture and geography of that area.
These world travelers will have the opportunity to
create a souvenir from each destination they “visit.”
Your child will enjoy their daily adventures as they
learn about other cultures - It’s a small world after
all. (Grades JK - K) Ms. Jonelle Harris
Music in the Morning! Learn about and sing a
wide variety of music (Broadway, classical, jazz,
contemporary, international, and more), and be
entertained and inspired by video performances of
world-class singers, dancers and musicians! (Grades
2 - 6) Ms. Jennifer Sheehan
Ninja Obstacle Camp: Hi-NRG’s Ninja Obstacle Camp
is a great way to build coordination, strength, agility
and confidence! Experience the TV show’s favorite
challenges. Test agility and balance on the Quad
Steps and Spinning Log! Navigate Cannon Ball Alley
and the Cliff Hanger! Our Unstable Monkey Bars
and Cargo Net also await! Obstacles are designed
with the young athlete in mind and our enthusiastic,
knowledgeable coaches teach proper technique,
adding helpful tips to assist in mastering obstacles
and making healthy movement FUN! (Grades JK - 4)
Out Loud and Outside: We will read and write
poetry, playing with words and sounds. We will
also create Andy Goldsworthy-inspired art outside
about our poems. As we find our voices, we will celebrate by reciting our unique voices on an outside
“stage.” (Grades 4 - 6) Ms. Nicole Post
Paper Airplane Flight School: Learn the art and science of paper airplanes! We will look at examples,
learn techniques, study how flight works and design
our own unique paper airplanes! (Grades 1 - 3 and
4 - 6) Mr. Dave Lang
Pop Nation: This lively introduction to dance is
perfect for students interested in sampling moves
and choreography inspired by pop music videos.
COCA’s dance faculty will get you moving to ageappropriate favorites like “I Can’t Stop the Feeling”
and “Thriller.” Campers will make a prop, hat or
t-shirt to use in the final sharing on Friday. No
previous dance experience necessary. Bring your
own dance shoes or clean, new sneakers. (Grades
1 - 5) COCA
Positively Royal: Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Princes and Princesses from all kingdoms will join together to dance
and cheer the day away until the clock strikes 12!
We will dance, learn positive cheers, play games and
make enchanting crafts. You are welcome to dress
up as your favorite royal character! (Grades JK - 2)
Ms. Amanda Hazelwood
Running It! Learn proper stretches and drills/warm
ups, along with team building and sportsmanship.
We will do an assortment of running activities that
include: Color Run with powdered color, tag, water
relays, baton relays. In addition we will get to go for
short and long long runs through our lovely campus.
We have running activities for all levels and abilities
so, if you are looking for a fun twist on running or a
way to further train to stay in shape for the fall season, come join us. (Grades 2 - 6) Ms. Kara Horton
Sketching, Painting, Collage Adventure: Come and
sketch in your very own sketchbook outside on the
16 acres of Community School’s beautiful campus.
We will bring these drawings to life by creating
paintings and collages from our work. Maybe our
sketching adventures will take us on the path in the
spectacular woods, or to the gleaming pond filled
with life under water. Every day will be a different
adventure! (Grades K - 3) Ms. Stephanie Summerlin
Sportsapalooza: Come and enjoy small sided quick
and fun sports games with Coach Pieroni. We will
play a myriad of fast paced games geared to keep
you thinking and engaged. We will learn skills and
discuss strategy to keep our games spirited. Play.
Think. Strategize. Make Friends. Have a BALL!
(Grades SK - 2) Mr. Mike Pieroni
“STEAMY” Summer Science: Throughout the
week, activities will include robotics, crime
scene investigation, yummy science, electricity,
nature adventure, rocketry and pond study. This
fun-filled week will keep you immersed in the
“steamy” summer science magic of Community
Camps! (Grades 1 - 4) Ms. Kathy Lepsky & Ms.
Tracy Malke
Stop Motion Madness: Learn the fundamentals
of traditional stop motion animation. We will
cover the basic principals of animation and create
student directed works. (Grades 2 - 6) Mr. Dave
Lang
TechShop: TechShop’s popular, hands-on STEAM
programming is now available during the summer
at Community School! Students will be immersed
in a creative environment that covers science,
technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
Students will have the opportunity to explore the
concepts of 3D Modeling, 3D Printing, catapults,
circuits and stop motion animation! (Grades 4 6) TechShop
What in the WORLD Are We Cooking Today?
Have you ever wanted to be a world-renowned
chef? Wish you knew how to cook with an Italian,
Mexican or Asian flair? Want a chance to practice
basic culinary skills and learn some yummy
recipes? Learn how to cook popular recipes from
around the world that you can use to impress
your friends and family in this fun summer class!
(Grades 1 - 3) Ms. Leslie Maguire
With camps for 3-year-olds to 6th graders, Community has something for everyone!
Whether your child is into arts, academics, or going to camp for the very first time,
there’s a camp that will be just right.
The majority of our camps are taught by experienced Community School faculty who
create a fun-filled and positive atmosphere through an engaging blend of activities.
We have also partnered with select St. Louis organizations to bring their incredible
programming to Community School.
PLAY CAMP
Full or Half Day! • ages 3 - 5
May 30 - June 2
June 5 - 9
Children ages 3, 4 and 5 will build, splash, play, create and dance their way through two
one-week sessions of Summer Play Camp. Campers will delight in daily indoor and outdoor
activities – including water and sand play! Experienced early childhood teachers from
Community School will staff the camp. Campers must have had their third birthday by July 1,
2017 and be potty-trained. Full-day campers should bring a non-refrigerated nut-free lunch.
FULL-DAY
Camp runs from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. daily;
a.m. & p.m. snacks are provided.
May 30 - June 2: $280
June 5 - 9: $350
HALF-DAY
Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. – Noon and
1:00 - 4:00 daily; snacks are provided.
May 30 - June 2: $140
June 5 - 9: $175
FUNdamentals
July 24 - 28 & July 31 - Aug. 4 • JK - 6th grades
Sign up for one or both weeks of FUNdamentals!
Fight the summer slump with FUNdamentals. Customized for each age
group, this will get your child back in the swing of things before school
starts! All ages will experience sports, cooking, art, and recess, as well
as differentiated academics—all taught by experienced Community
School faculty and staff. Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily.
One week of camp costs $320 or sign up for both at $580.
JK & SK - Get ready. Get set. It’s time for school! Younger students
will get familiar with school routines before the first day of school. By
using favorite children’s books, thematic activities will support school
readiness skills such as listening, following directions, and organization,
as well as math, reading, and writing.
1st & 2nd - Brush up on valuable skills and learn the importance of
school routines. Listening to stories and reading in small groups will
increase comprehension and reading fluency. Fun number games
STAGES
focusing on number sense and computation will
help review, reinforce and develop math skills.
3rd & 4th - Third and fourth graders will develop strong critical
thinking skills while reading fiction and non-fiction pieces, focusing on
determining the main idea, using context clues to develop vocabulary,
and summarizing the key concepts of the text. In math, through
interactive lessons and games, campers will focus on the concepts of
number sense, computation, geometry, and fractions.
5th & 6th - Prepare for success! Fifth and sixth grade students will
review math and reading skills through interactive games and fun
activities. They will learn different strategies to develop and enhance
study skills, including organization and time management. The
students will culminate their camp experience with a service learning
project. Through critical thinking activities, leadership skills will be
enhanced to prepare fifth and sixth graders for the school year.
June 26 - July 21
June 26 - 30 1st - 3rd graders
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Travel down the rabbit hole
and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures while exploring all of the theatrical elements
of putting on a production! Campers will learn songs, scenes, choreography, and design costumes and props to perform in a mini
workshop production of Alice in Wonderland, JR. Students will perform for family and friends on the last day of camp. Cost: $290
July 10 - 21 4th - 6th graders 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The delicious adventures experienced
by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this
captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Join us for 2 fun-filled weeks as we take you through the full process
of putting on a musical theatre production. Campers will learn valuable techniques in voice, dance, acting and auditioning,
while exploring all aspects of theatre from costumes to light design. Cost: $580
PROGRAM POLICIES:
GRADES
Grades listed refer to the grade students will be entering in Fall 2017.
LUNCH & SNACKS
Campers in full-day programs or who are participating in BOTH morning and
afternoon camps will have a supervised lunch. Please pack a non-refrigerated,
nut-free lunch. Milk will be provided, as will morning and afternoon snacks.
DROP OFF AND PICK UP
Community Camps are held at Community School, located at 900 Lay Road in
Ladue, just minutes from I-64 and I-170. All campers can be dropped off and
picked up in the carpool line. Teachers will be outside to greet children for
morning camps beginning at 8:45 a.m. Camp will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Dismissal times vary by camp. There will be a $25 fee for late pick-ups.
CONFIRMATION & REFUND POLICY
Detailed camp information will be mailed prior to the start of each camp.
If camp is full, we will contact you within 48 hours by phone. Payment is
due in full when registering. There will be no refunds if a camper withdraws
after May 15, 2017. This includes vacation schedules, conflicting activities, or
changes in plans. Prior to May 15 , there will be a cancellation fee of $50.
MEDICAL RELEASE
In case of an emergency, all efforts will be made to contact parents
immediately. If this is impossible, the school will contact the nearest relative
whose name has been submitted on the emergency form. It is the
responsibility of the parent to make sure someone is available at all times
to pick up your child in the event of an accident or illness. The camp will not
administer prescription or non-prescription medication without written
permission from a parent or guardian. Prescription medications should
be given to the camp director by the child’s parent or guardian.
MEDIA RELEASE
A photographer will take pictures of Community Camps for next year’s
brochure and promotional purposes. Children will not be identified.
Parents who do not want their child’s photograph to be used for these
purposes should contact the camp director in writing before the child’s
first day of camp.
Community School
900 Lay Road St. Louis, MO 63124
www.communityschool.com/camp
Play. Learn. Create.
COMMUNITY CAMPS 2017