SUMMER PROGRAMS 2015
June 8th-12th WEEK:
SUMMER KICK-OFF!
$205*
June 8-12
BCC ONLY CAMP WEEK
K-5th
8:30am-5:30pm*
please note different time and fee
SUMMER KICK-OFF is run by our Bengal Cub Club after-school care crew. Explore games, unstructured fun time,
crafts, movies, water play, and one off-site or on-site awesome field trip/activity. Keep your kids happy while YOU
get organized for the summer ahead.
Parker Harris is our Summer Afternoon Explorations Director. Parker is the Director of the Bengal Cub Club afterschool program at GDS.
HORSEPOWER RIDING CAMP @ HORSEPOWER IN COLFAX
3rd-7th
$365/session *
9:00 am-2:00pm *
June 8-12
Session I
Session II
Please note different time and fee
June 8-12
June 15-19
We have an incredible summer experience planned for your child. Our HORSEPOWER Staff is committed to
providing both you and your child with the peace of mind that they will have a safe, positive, fun-filled week of
adventure, friendships, and memories. This camp introduces beginning and non-riders to recreational horseback
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riding. Topics include understanding the nature of the horse, riding skills, mounting/dismounting, equipment,
handling of horses, care of the horse, and coordinated horse-rider balance. *The Horsepower Director reserves the
right to decline the application of any child, or send home any child, who according to the Director’s discretion is
displaying extreme inappropriate behaviors or impacts the safety of self or others. If a camper is dismissed due to
behavioral/social issues, the tuition is not refundable. Students must have a completed application and parental
release to participate. Transportation IS provided to and from the camp. Drop-off and pick-up at GDS campus.
Please have you campers at GDS NO LATER THAN 8:40AM to board the bus to Colfax.
Horsepower instructors
FINE ARTS CAMP
$300
June 8-12
K-6th
8:30AM-4:00PM*
Please note different time and fee
Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, Ceramics, Photography and more! Come work with artists in the art studio for a week
of creativity and fun!
Students will leave with a completed portfolio of 2D and 3D work, after a gallery walk for friends and family, on
Friday afternoon.
Please pack a lunch as well as a snack for the morning and afternoon break.
Kara Lewis is a GDS Lower School Art Teacher. Kim Burroughs is a renowned local potter and art teacher at GDS.
Kim Burroughs is a GDS art teacher and potter.
JUNE 15TH-19TH WEEK:
BEAUTIFUL BALLERINAS
$175
June 15-19
K-2nd
8:30am -2:00pm
All girls dream of tutus and pointe shoes. This camp will give your child the chance to explore the wonder of
becoming a prima ballerina. Through the use of basic dance training, arts and crafts, music, and lots of fun, each
girl will spend the rest of her summer playing the Beautiful Ballerina! A brief performance, in costume, will be
given for the parents at the end of camp.
Artistic Motion Instructors
ALL-AMERICAN DOLL CAMP
$175
June 15-19
K-4th
8:30am-2:00pm
Time travel with Felicity, Samantha, Kit and their friends! Girls will love reading and acting out stories, creating
crafts and doing activities from each special era, and making new friends. Invite your doll every day and we’ll have
a special celebration at the end of the week!
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Kristin Kirkman-Hall ’91 enjoys learning about history through the American Girl books. This is her 7th year leading
the All-American Doll camp.
LET’S GET MOVING
$175
PS - 1st
June15-19
8:30am-2:00pm
During this week, we will introduce the concepts of teamwork, sportsmanship and learning game rules. We will
explore individual and team sports. We will also introduce additional developmentally appropriate games and
activities throughout the week.
Tiana Walden is an Early Childhood Education teacher at GDS.
SENSORY SENSATION
$175
June 15- 19
PS - 1st
8:30am-1:00pm *
Please note different time
Children will dive in hands first and explore their learning environment through the use of their five senses. They
will be encouraged to investigate, process, and understand new information by manipulating things such as sand,
water, dough, and all things MESSY! Sensory learning provides an opportunity for every child to work on their
spatial awareness, mathematical thinking, scientific exploration, coordination, and motor control. It also allows
every child to succeed!
Melissa Lehman is an Early Childhood Education teacher at GDS.
MUSIC & ART
$300.00
June 15-19
K-4th
8:30am-4:00pm*
Please note different time and fee
Learn musical stories and rhymes, circle games, new songs, instruments, singing and sharing. Use charcoal, pastels,
paint, tie-dye, shaving cream, blenders, and balloons! Dress to mess for this crazy fun week of skipping, singing, art
experiments, and paint splatter!
Please pack a lunch as well as a snack for the morning and afternoon break.
Kara Lewis is a GDS Lower School art teacher. Christina McCarl is a music teacher at Cornerstone Charter Academy.
BASELINE BEGINNERS TENNIS
$175
June 15-19
1st+
8:30am-2:00pm
This week is for anyone, in first grade and up, with no previous tennis experience (beginner - 2 years). The group
will focus on learning basic stroke and grip techniques, footwork, serving, scoring, rules, and how to be able to rally
back in forth in singles and doubles.
Megan Judy is a GDS 7h grade teacher and GDS JV girls and boys assistant tennis coach.
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SoundBoy Camp
$175
June 15-19
6th * max. of 10
8:30am-2:00pm
The SoundBoy concept is a unique experience for people interested in learning the craft of the Disc Jockey (DJ).
You will lean fundamentals in an n effort to execute the basic skills of music mixing.
Desmond Sharpe is founder and CEO of Sharpe Pursuits, Inc. He began DJ’ing in 1997 and became a professional DJ
in 1999.
HORSEPOWER RIDING CAMP @ HORSEPOWER IN COLFAX
3rd-7th
$365/session *
9:00 am-2:00pm *
June 15-19
Session I
Session II
Please note different time and fee
June 8-12
June 15-19
We have an incredible summer experience planned for your child. Our HORSEPOWER Staff is committed to
providing both you and your child with the peace of mind that they will have a safe, positive, fun-filled week of
adventure, friendships, and memories. This camp introduces beginning and non-riders to recreational horseback
riding. Topics include understanding the nature of the horse, riding skills, mounting/dismounting, equipment,
handling of horses, care of the horse, and coordinated horse-rider balance. *The Horsepower Director reserves the
right to decline the application of any child, or send home any child, who according to the Director’s discretion is
displaying extreme inappropriate behaviors or impacts the safety of self or others. If a camper is dismissed due to
behavioral/social issues, the tuition is not refundable. Students must have a completed application and parental
release to participate. Transportation IS provided to and from the camp. Drop-off and pick-up at GDS campus.
Please have you campers at GDS NO LATER THAN 8:40AM to board the bus to Colfax.
Horsepower instructors
PRETTY PRINCESSES
$175
June 15-19
K- 4th
8:30am -2:00pm
Campers will make necklaces, fans, bracelets, tiaras and lots more. Princesses also need to have good manners
and our etiquette-filled activities will help them wear their crown up high and build positive self-esteem. They will
also learn about the princesses found in books, movies, etc.
Judy Cram is the middle school learning resource teacher at Canterbury School.
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SOCCER CAMP
$175
June 15-19
5th-9th
8:30am-2:00pm
This GDS Soccer Camps will expose new and experienced soccer players to exciting and interactive training
techniques. This soccer experience is organized to challenge each player individually and teach the value of
teamwork and sportsmanship. Campers will be placed in a challenging environment that will make them a better
and more passionate soccer player. The camp curriculum intends to promote individual growth and technical
development through basic skills, technique, and games.
Clay Russell has been coaching youth soccer for 8 years including Recreational, Indoor, Jr. Academy, All-Star, and
Tournament teams. During his time coaching he has had around 12 first place teams including 4 undefeated teams.
He has coaching certificates through NCYSA and played 10 years including High School.
JUNE 22ND-26TH WEEK
WES MILLER BASKETBALL ACADEMY
$235 *
June 22-25*
Rising K-9th
8:30am-2:00pm *PLEASE
AND different fee
NOTE NO CAMP ON FRIDAY
The tradition of basketball excellence at Greensboro Day School continues into the summer with a new and
awesome slam dunk team! Former UNC basketball player and current head coach of the UNCG men’s basketball
team, Wes Miller, offers a week of exciting basketball fun. Guest appearances from former and current players will
take place throughout the week. Learn the fundamentals of the game from one of the most fundamentally sound
players to have played NCAA college basketball. Campers of all levels will have the opportunity to improve their
skills and gain an understanding of offensive and defensive strategies.
According to NCAA Rules and Regulations, All Camps & Clinics are Opening to Any & All Entrants, Regardless of Skill
Level (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).
Wes Miller is a former Carolina player and a member of the 2005 National Championship team and the 2007 ACC
Championship team. He is currently the head coach for the UNCG men’s basketball team.
KIDS SPA AND RELAXATION CAMP
$175
June 22-26
3rd-5th
8:30am-2:00pm
Come unwind and enjoy a week-long spa treatment! Manicures, pedicures, massages, and much more! A fun and
relaxing experience is sure to be in store!
Marvell Taylor is a GDS 2nd grade teacher
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CHEER DANCE AND TUMBLE
$175
June 22-26
2nd-4th
8:30am-2:00pm
This lively camp is for the energetic dancer and is the combination of all things fun! Come learn some cheers,
create some dances, make some cool props/crafts, and add some Tumbling / ACRO. Dancers will also present a
short presentation for parents at the end of camp.
Artistic Motion Instructors
HOGWARTS EXPRESS
$175
Session I June 22-26
Session II
3rd-6th
8:30am-2:00pm
June 29-July 3
As a camper on the Hogwarts Express, you will be sorted into your House, learn the secrets of wand lore, study
rare and magical creatures, practice your favorite spells, and compete in the Quid ditch Cup! Yes, Quid ditch!!
Campers will explore the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, with games of all sorts,
(some we’ll make ourselves!) crafts, (you’ll make your own wand!), WROCK (that’s “Wizard Rock” for you muggles
out there), discussions of the book and more. Don’t worry if you haven’t read it, we’re going to listen to it during
craft times, and so everyone will be on the same page. The camp will end with a Hogwarts style celebration!
Expecto Funtimes-O!
Laura Hines is positively happy about Harry Potter! She is also the Lower School Media Specialist at GDS.
LITTLE DRAGONS TAEKWONDO
$175
June 22-26
K-2nd
8:30am-2:00pm
MOM says it’s about DISCIPLINE. TEACHER says it’s about FOCUS. And I say it’s about FUN!!! Experience the
excitement and FUN of modern Taekwondo. This week-long camp goes far beyond punching, blocking, and kicking.
Nationally certified instructors will lead campers to confidence, discipline and fitness in a fun environment where
everyone feels welcome.
Greensboro Taekwondo America instructors.
MATH EXPLORATIONS
$175
June 22-26
5th
8:30am-2:00pm
The camp is designed for rising fifth grade students and will focus on hands-on exploration of fourth grade review
skills as well as an introduction to some of the concepts discussed in fifth grade. Each day students will be given
the opportunity to dive into a real world task which requires each individual student to put their classroom
learning into practice.
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Brad Barto is a GDS 5 grade teacher.
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BAKING AND CANDY MAKING
$175
June 22-26
2nd-5th
8:30am-2:00pm
Learn the fun art of candy making and baking. This ooey-gooey camp will have you learning the chemistry and
techniques and FUN of candy making and the techniques of baking. From tempering to truffle making, roasting to
broiling, we will cover a lot of delicious territory.
Anne Kretschmaier is a veteran baker, cook, and candy maker.
HAND-BUILT POTTERY
$175
Session I June 22-26
Session II July 13-17
1st-4th
8:30am-2:00pm
Come play in the mud without getting in trouble! Campers will learn basic hand-building techniques: pinch, coil
slab, and press mold. They will also learn how pottery is fired and will work with a variety of glazes and glazing
techniques.
Sabrina Burroughs has a BA in art and is a veteran potter and art teacher.
FROZEN CAMP
$175
June 22-26
PS-1st
8:30am-2:00pm
It’s time to Let it Go! Do you wanna build a snowman in summer?! We will sing and dance our way through
Arendale! Learn to draw characters, make yummy treats, create snowflakes, and more! There is no limit to the
Frozen Fun!
Tiana Walden is a GDS Early Childhood Education teacher.
GROUND STROKE TENNIS
$175
June 22-26
1st+
8:30am-2:00pm
This week is for children, first grade and up, who may have taken lessons in the past (minimum of 2 years’
experience with lessons, etc.) Players will develop more placement and depth in all shots, placement and spin on
serves for both 1st and 2nd serves, and start to play matches.
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Megan Judy is a GDS 7 grade teacher and GDS JV girls and boys assistant tennis coach.
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS
$175
June 22-26
2nd-4th
8:30am-2:00pm
Join us for backyard adventures on the GDS campus and beyond! Enjoy the great outdoors while learning about
letterboxing, geocaching (hunting hidden treasures using a GPS), basic survival skills, pitching a tent, learning
campfire songs, identifying plants and animals in our environment, taking nature walks at the Bog Garden and
Country Park, playing fun outdoor games and much more!
Ashleigh Welder is a veteran teacher and works for Triad Moms on Main.
JUNE 29TH-JULY 3RD WEEK:
DANCERS & THEIR DOLLS
$175
June 29-July 3
K-2nd
8:30am-2:00PM
Bring your favorite doll to dance with you during this week long camp. You and your doll will learn how to dance
together. This delightful camp will consist of craft activities, dances and a performance by you and your special doll
at the end of the week.
Artistic Motion Instructors
JUST CHEER!
$175
June 29-July 3
K-5th
8:30am-2:00pm
The GDS varsity Bengal cheerleaders will host a week-long cheer camp teaching motions, jumps, dance, tumbling,
and stunting! Show your spirit and join us for an exciting week of cheerleading! Parents and friends are invited to
a showcase performance on Friday at 1pm. Participants will show off the new material they learned throughout
the week.
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Meg Sumner, Cheer Coach and Assistant Athletic Trainer at GDS, began competitive cheerleading in 2 grade and
continued through high school. Meg has helped with numerous camps and clinics at Greensboro All-Stars, High
Point University, Wake Forest All-Stars, and Greensboro Day School.
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DONE BY DUCT TAPE
$190 *
June 29-July 3
4th-6th
8:30am-2:00pm *Please
note different fee
There have always been SO MANY uses for Duct Tape and now it comes in colors and patterns! How about making
journals, wallets, bags, and even clothes out of Duct Tape?!
Ele Cox is a veteran Guilford County art teacher.
DINO DISCOVERY!
$175
July 29-July 3
K-2nd
8:30am-2:00pm
Dinosaurs everywhere! Join us this week as we enter the world of dinosaurs. Campers will become paleontologists
as they dig for fossils, and even create their very own fossils. They will go on a dinosaur egg hunt and make some
edible dino food too!
Sandi Scragg is a GDS 3rd grade assistant teacher.
HOGWARTS EXPRESS
$175
June 29-July 3
3rd-6th
8:30am-2:00pm
As a camper on the Hogwarts Express, you will be sorted into your House, learn the secrets of wandlore, study rare
and magical creatures, practice your favorite spells, and compete in the Quidditch Cup! Yes, Quidditch!! Campers
will explore the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, with games of all sorts, (some we’ll
make ourselves!) crafts, (you’ll make your own wand!), WROCK (that’s “Wizard Rock” for you muggles out there),
discussions of the book and more. Don’t worry if you haven’t read it, we’re going to listen to it during craft times,
so everyone will be on the same page. The camp will end with a Hogwarts style celebration! Expecto Funtimes-O!
Laura Hines is positively happy about Harry Potter! She is also the Lower School Media Specialist at GDS.
ABC’S AND FUN WITH FRIENDS
$175
June 29-July 3
PS-K
8:30am-2:00pm
Come meet new friends while learning your ABCs. Discover your ABCs through painting, building, creating and
more!
Tiana Walden is a GDS Early Childhood Education teacher.
SKILLS AND FITNESS
$175
June 29-July 3
2nd-4th
8:30am-2:00pm
This camp will encourage children to become more proficient at performing physical activity skills
such as throwing, catching, volleying, and striking with paddles. In addition, it enhances teamwork and cooperation
skills. We will engage in various sports activities and games that are age appropriate as we work on our
coordination and teamwork skills.
AJ Brower is a Kinesiology graduate from UNCG. He is currently an instructor at The Club in Greensboro. Dance
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Winner of the National Youth Theatre Award for Outstanding New Musical, Golly Gee Whiz! is the quintessential
“backyard musical.” It’s a loving tribute to the terrific Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland Hollywood film musicals of
the 1930s and 40s that portrayed the “can do” attitude of the younger generation. The residents of Happyville,
USA, aren’t all that happy. Usually loaded with a golly-gee-whiz sort of unstoppable optimism and ready to make
the world a better place, they all seem to have come down with a case of boredom and grumps. They have good
reason to feel so lousy. It’s the middle of the Great Depression. But that’s when Mickey and Judy set ‘em straight
and get everyone to work to put on a show! Why, if they all pitch in together, they can do something good for the
town and raise some money to help out the local businesses! By working together, they put on such a great show
that folks come from miles around to see it, and re-establish Happyville as the bustling town that it once was.
$210
July 29-July 3
5-9
8:30am-2:00pm*
Please note different fee
Sonny Willis and Beth Dunbar are GDS teachers and veterans of stage production.
TECH CAMP
Get ready to learn all the behind the scenes action in this camp, including set design, sound, and lighting. This camp
will conclude with a performance for family, friends, and GDS camps, on Friday at 1:00.
Dana Lowell Is the technical director of GDS Sloan Theater and has been running summer tech camps for many
years
$210
June 29-July 3
5-9
8:30am-2:00pm*
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Please note different fee
GOLF CAMP
$175
June 29-July 3
1st-5th
8:30am-2:00pm
Session II July 20-24
The Precision Golf School Junior Program is recognized by US Kids as a Top 50 Kids Program in the nation. We
believe in a dynamic, fun learning environment that is designed to improve each golfer at any skill level. Each player
will begin camp with a game evaluation on day 1 and then work through a “game plan” that allows each golfer to
improve and excel in each area by the end of the week. The Friday of each camp week will feature a field trip to BurMil Park so players can apply their skills on the live Driving Range and Par 3 Golf Course. Accompanied by good
friends and great instructors, this camp is perfect for the aspiring golfer!
Head Instructor Jonathan Dudley serves as the director for Triad Youth Golf Foundation’s Golf FORE Juniors
program, which brings golf to schools in the Triad, including the after-school program at GDS.
LEGOS FOR LITTLE PEOPLE
$175
June 29-July 3
K-2nd
8:30am-12:30pm *
please note shorter camp time
LEGOS for LITTLE PEOPLE will be a fantastic week of LEGO exploration and discovery. Girls and Boys from rising K2nd grade are invited to join in the fun! (You might ask "What's the plan?" Simply stated, we meet and greet,
build, snack, build, have lunch, set-up for tomorrow and happily go home ready to come back in the morning for
more fun! ) Some might choose to build from sets using directions, while others might prefer free-hand building.
We usually start our week with building machines and things that "do things" and then the sky is the limit! It is a
self-paced week of pure LEGO fun! We spend quality time building things to add to our museum that is open for
viewing on Thursday from 11:30-12:00 and on Friday morning from 8:30-9:00. Come with your camera to capture
many proud moments!
Rose Marie Cook has been with the Lego/K’Nex summer program for many years.
ADVANCED ACES TENNIS
$175
June 29-July 3
1st +
8:30am-2:00pm
This week is for children, first grade and up, who take lessons on a regular basis and/or play tennis competitively
(minimum of 3 years’ experience with lessons, etc.) Players will work on depth, spin, and power, developing their
game style, and learn advanced strategy for match play.
Megan Judy is a GDS 7thgrade teacher and GDS JV girls and boys assistant tennis coach.
MAGIC TREE HOUSE
$175
June 29-July 3
2nd-4th
8:30am-2:00pm
Grab your passport and come along as we embark on fun-filled magical adventures with Jack and Annie! Campers
will travel through time to the land of dinosaurs; make a stop in Ancient Egypt, visit castles, outer space and
much more! Campers will enjoy arts, crafts, games and activities that help us decode the mysteries awaiting us in
each Magic Tree House book.
Ashleigh Welder is a veteran teacher and works for Triad Moms on Main.
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SOCCER CAMP
$175
June 29-July 3
1st-5th
8:30am-2:00pm
This GDS Soccer Camps will expose new and experienced soccer players to exciting and interactive training
techniques. This soccer experience is organized to challenge each player individually and teach the value of
teamwork and sportsmanship. Campers will be placed in a challenging environment that will make them a better
and more passionate soccer player. The camp curriculum intends to promote individual growth and technical
development through basic skills, technique, and games.
Clay Russell has been coaching youth soccer for 7 years including Recreational, Indoor, Jr. Academy, All-Star, and
Tournament teams. During his time coaching he has had almost 10 first place teams including 3 undefeated teams.
He has coaching certificates through NCYSA and played 10 years including High School.
CAMPS CLOSED JULY 6-10
*Geometry for Credit WILL MEET
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JULY 13TH-17TH WEEK:
MATH IS FUN
$175
Session I July 13-17
Session II July 20-24
3rd-5th
8:30am-2:00pm
Is math not your thing? Think again! After this camp, you will be amazed at how much fun it can be! Work your
magic this week as we challenge each other in games and tricks to sharpen your math skills!
Kathleen Stevens is a middle school math teacher for Guilford County Schools.
WATER GAMES
$175
July 13-17
3rd-5th
8:30am-2:00pm
Time to get wet! Wet and Wild Kick Ball, Drip-Drip-Splash, and Water Twister will help campers stay cool this
summer. Beating the heat has just begun. A field trip to Bur-Mil Park Pool will complete our fun in the sun.
Marvella Taylor is a GDS 2nd grade teacher
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EXPLORING HIP HOP AND JAZZ DANCE
$175
July 13-17
3rd-8th
8:30am-2:00pm
This workshop will give students the chance to explore Hip-Hop and Jazz in a fun and friendly atmosphere. This
week we are going to let go of our inhibitions, challenge our habitual ways of moving, and find unique and creative
ways to move our bodies. Comfortable, moveable clothing is preferred.
Artistic Motion Instructors
VISUAL JOURNAL
$175
July 13-17
4th-7th
8:30am-2:00pm
Express yourself through Visual Journaling. This is a creative way to express and record life’s experiences, feelings,
emotional reactions, and our inner world. We will use images and/or words to plan, imagine, practice, sketch,
record, doodle, organize and explore while experimenting with a multitude of art materials.
Ele Cox is a veteran Guilford County art teacher.
BEACH BLAST
$175
July 13-17
2nd- 4th
8:30am-2:00pm
Surf’s up! Discover sea creatures, make sea animal art, and have other sea-worthy fun! Campers will build their
own beach in a box and eat some yummy beachy treats as well! A trip to the pool or aquarium finishes off a funfilled week!
Sandi Scragg is a GDS 3rd grade assistant teacher
GIRLS LACROSSE
$175
July 13-17
3rd-8th
8:30am-2:00pm
Are you interested in learning how to play lacrosse or developing the stick skills you already have? If so, this is the
camp for you. This camp is for beginning to intermediate players who would like to spend a week learning about
the game of lacrosse, making new friends and developing self-confidence. Our focus will be on fundamental skills,
offensive and defensive strategies and understanding the game. We will play fun games, work on team building
and develop a love for lacrosse. You will be sure to improve no matter your level of experience.
What to bring: girls lacrosse stick, goggles, mouth guard, water bottle)
Jenna Gilfillan, 4th grade teacher and varsity lacrosse coach at GDS, began playing lacrosse in elementary school
and continued through college. She has four years of experience coaching high school lacrosse and has coached at
numerous lacrosse camps and youth leagues both in North Carolina and Maryland.
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HAND-BUILT POTTERY
$175
Session II July 13-17
1st-4th
8:30am-2:00pm
Come play in the mud without getting in trouble! Campers will learn basic hand-building techniques: pinch, coil
slab, and press mold. They will also learn how pottery is fired and will work with a variety of glazes and glazing
techniques.
Sabrina Burroughs has a BA in art and is a veteran potter and art teacher.
Ahhh!! Join the wiggles and squiggles as the Itsy Bitsy Spider, Daddy Long Legs, Hook Worm, Snake, and a host of
other critters take over the stage. But wait! No need to scream, just listen carefully and you will learn how things
that make us squirm can be A-okay! In this creative drama camp, students will learn the fundamentals of musical
theatre in a fun and nurturing atmosphere. The camp will conclude with a Friday performance for family, friends,
and GDS camps.
$210
July 13-17
2nd-5th
8:30am-2:00pm *
Please note different fee
Sonny Willis is a GDS teacher and veteran of stage production. Catherine McDonald is graduate of UNCG and GDS.
She has earned multiple titles in competitive dance. Catherine is excited to serve as choreographer for "The Little
Mermaid, Jr. (Alamance Children's Theatre, 2015) and as Stage Manager for "Musicville" (High Point Community
Theater, 2015).
TECH CAMP
Get ready to learn all the behind the scenes action in this camp, including set design, sound, and lighting. This camp
will conclude with a performance for family, friends, and GDS camps, on Friday at 1:00pm.
Dana Lowell Is the technical director of GDS Sloan Theater and has been running summer tech camps for many
years
$210
July 13-17
5th – 9th
8:30am-2:00pm *
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Please note different fee
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN
$175
July 13-17
K-2nd
8:30am-2:00pm
Join in the fun as we celebrate all things girly! Campers will make crafts, play games, do simple cooking projects,
and more, all while enjoying activities based around some popular children’s books: Ladybug Girl, Fancy Nancy,
Junie B. Jones, Pinkalicious, and Lalaloopsy to name a few.
Ashleigh Welder is a veteran teacher and works for Triad Moms on Main
ULTIMATE FRISBEE!
$175
July 13-17
1st-4th
8:30am-2:00pm
Learn to catch, throw, and have fun with a frisbee in your hand, sunshine on your shoulders, and a smile on your
face!
Parker Harris is Director of the GDS Bengal Cub Club.
FROM DARKROOM TO DIGITAL
$180*
July 13-17
4th-6th
8:30am-2:00pm*
Please note different fee
Campers will experience simple darkroom techniques such as photograms and pinhole camera images and then
transition to working in the digital age. They will learn the basic parts of a digital camera, as well as learn about
photographic compositional rules and how to use these rules to develop a better vision for what makes a good
photograph. Campers should be prepared to hike to different locations around the school in order to take amazing
photographs.
Kim Burroughs is a renowned local potter & art teacher at GDS.
BOYS HIGH IMPACT LACROSSE CAMP
$175
July 13-17
3rd-8th
8:30am-2:00PM
This all positions skills camp is for 3rd to 8th grade boys. This camp has been developed to provide athletes with
the opportunity to become better lacrosse players while also learning or reviewing the fundamentals of the game.
Ira Vanterpool, is a member of the '95 National Championship Lacrosse team while at Syracuse University. Coach
Vanterpool has been coaching lacrosse at the high school level for 16 years, He currently serves as the director of
lacrosse and boys head varsity coach at Greensboro Day School in Greensboro, NC, where he received the PACIS
Coach of the Year award in 2013 and 2014. He is also the Program Director of Triad Elite Lacrosse Club which is one
of the premier lacrosse clubs in the state of North Carolina.
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MAGIC OF A MOMENT
$175
July 13-17
3rd-5th
8:30am-2:00PM
Enjoy the magic of Disney through reading, writing, math and games. Participants will read parts of Ridley
Pearson’s Kingdown of Keepers series. We will practice writing in “Pearson” style, build our own Disney, and play a
variety of Disney based games. It will be a magical week of learning and fun!
Suzanne Billips is a Greensboro Day School Reading and Learning Specialist.
JULY 2OTH-24TH WEEK:
MATH IS FUN
$175
Session II July 20-24
3rd-5th
8:30am-2:00pm
Is math not your thing? Think again! After this camp, you will be amazed at how much fun it can be! Work your
magic this week as we challenge each other in games and tricks to sharpen your math skills!
Kathleen Stevens is a middle school math teacher for Guilford County Schools.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
$175
July 20-24
3rd-5th
8:30am-2:00pm
Learn the skills needed to survive in the outdoors. Campers will have fun learning about different types of shelters
that can be built in survival situations. They will also learn to make fire from different materials. Campers will work
on collaboration skills while solving challenging problems in the woods.
Peter Buxenbaum is a GDS 4th grade teacher.
DANCE EXPLORATIONS
$175
July 20-24
3rd-6th
8:30am-2:00pm
This camp is for the young person who wants to explore the world of dance. Beginning Dance Exploration will
provide beginning level instruction in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary/Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Jazz and ACRO. Particular
attention will be given to the development of proper technique, body alignment, and building strength in the
emerging dancer.
This camp is for students with little to no prior dance experience.
Artistic Motion Instructors
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ART AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 DAYS
$175
July 20-24
3rd-5th
8:30am-2:00pm
Each day has art lessons from a different continent. We will be learning about the each continent and create art
that is inspired by the artists, animals, and nature of those places using a variety of art materials and techniques
Ele Cox is a veteran Guilford County art teacher.
LITTLE DRAGONS TAEKWONDO
$175
July 20-24 Session II
K-2nd
8:30am-2:00pm
MOM says it’s about DISCIPLINE. TEACHER says it’s about FOCUS. And I say it’s about FUN!!! Experience the
excitement and FUN of modern Taekwondo. This week-long camp goes far beyond punching, blocking, and kicking.
Nationally certified instructors will lead campers to confidence, discipline and fitness in a fun environment where
everyone feels welcome.
Greensboro Taekwondo America instructors
GET A JUMP ON READING
$175
July 20-24
1st-2nd
8:30am-2:00pm
Strengthen your child’s phonics and early reading skills through fun activities, games, and exercises to prepare for
the coming school year. Taught by an experienced first grade teacher and reading tutor who knows that FUN is the
key to getting results!
Ashleigh Welder is a veteran teacher and works for Triad Moms on Main.
BEGINNING WHEEL THROWING
$180*
July 20-24
5th-9th
8:30am-2:00pm*
Please note different fee
This camp will focus on introducing campers to working on the potter’s wheel. Campers will learn to center clay,
open and pull up clay into a simple form. The camp includes instruction on firing and glazing the final forms.
Kim Burroughs is a renowned local potter & art teacher at GDS.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
$225
July 20-24
Grades 6th+
8:30am-2:00pm *
Please note different fee
Did you know that within a half mile of the Greensboro Day School campus is access to over 35
miles of the best municipal mountain bike trails in North Carolina!?!For a full week, your child will get the
opportunity to safely explore our amazing local Greensboro mountain bike trails while also learning basic
mountain bike repair and maintenance. Instruction will be provided from highly experienced local bike shop
mechanics combined with skills instruction and guided rides from certified International Mountain Biking
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Association (IMBA) guides. This camp will split time between instruction, skills sessions and most importantly bike
riding! All your child needs is a bike in good working condition with knobby tires and a helmet.
Your child already a shredder and wants to learn more? Think your child might be stoked by this camp?
Spaces are limited so sign up today! The goals in this camp are to have fun, understand and be able to perform
common bicycle repairs (changing tires, adjusting breaking systems, adjusting drivetrain systems, maintaining
drivetrain systems), learn proper mountain bike ergonomics and skills, explore local mountain bike trails with IMBA
(International Mountain Bike Association) certified guides with CPR certification
Equipment Requirements:
● Bicycle with knobby tires and multiple gears in safe and functional condition
● Helmet
● Water bottle w/ bottle cage mounted to bike or Backpack Hydration System (ex. Camelback)
While not required here’s some additional equipment we recommend:
● Lightweight full finger gloves
● Padded (Chamois) bicycle shorts
● Trails side snacks.
Stamps Transou, IMBA certified guide and bike mechanic with 5 years’ experience in the cycling
industry and current mechanic and guide with the Trek Bicycle Store of Greensboro.
GOLF CAMP
$175
Session II July 20-24
1st-5th
8:30am-2:00pm
The Precision Golf School Junior Program is recognized by US Kids as a Top 50 Kids Program in the nation. We
believe in a dynamic, fun learning environment that is designed to improve each golfer at any skill level. Each player
will begin camp with a game evaluation on day 1 and then work through a “game plan” that allows each golfer to
improve and excel in each area by the end of the week. The Friday of each camp week will feature a field trip to BurMil Park so players can apply their skills on the live Driving Range and Par 3 Golf Course. Accompanied by good
friends and great instructors, this camp is perfect for the aspiring golfer!
Head Instructor Jonathan Dudley serves as the director for Triad Youth Golf Foundation’s Golf FORE Juniors
program, which brings golf to schools in the Triad, including the after-school program at GDS.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE!
$175
July 20-24
1st-4th
8:30am-2:00pm
Learn to catch, throw, and have fun with a frisbee in your hand, sunshine on your shoulders, and a smile on your
face!
Parker Harris is Director of the GDS Bengal Cub Club.
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JULY 27TH-JULY 31ST WEEK:
WES MILLER BASKETBALL ACADEMY
$235 *
July 27-30*
Rising K- 7th grade only
8:30am-2:00pm *PLEASE
AND different fee
NOTE NO CAMP ON FRIDAY
The tradition of basketball excellence at Greensboro Day School continues into the summer with a new and
awesome slam dunk team! Former UNC basketball player and current head coach of the UNCG men’s basketball
team, Wes Miller, offers a week of exciting basketball fun. Guest appearances from former and current players will
take place throughout the week. Learn the fundamentals of the game from one of the most fundamentally sound
players to have played NCAA college basketball. Campers of all levels will have the opportunity to improve their
skills and gain an understanding of offensive and defensive strategies.
According to NCAA Rules and Regulations, All Camps & Clinics are Open to Any & All Entrants, Regardless of Skill
Level (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).
Wes Miller is a former Carolina player and a member of the 2005 National Championship team and the 2007 ACC
Championship team. He is currently the head coach for the UNCG men’s basketball team.
SUMMER ACADEMIC REVIEW: ENRICH, IMPROVE AND STRENGTHEN!
$205*
2nd-5th
July 27-31
8:30am-2:00pm * Please note different fee
Don’t want your student to lose his groove over the summer? Look no further! If you are looking for a camp to
enrich, improve and strengthen your child’s learning skills, then Summer Academic Review is the perfect choice.
Students will have a fun and busy week with daily classes in reading, writing, math and science, as well as use all
the latest technology GDS has to offer.
Sandi Scragg is a GDS 3rd grade assistant. Suzanne Billips is a GDS Learning Resource specialist.
TEEN VOLUNTEER SERVICE LEARNING CAMP
$175
5th-8th
July 27-31
8:30am-2:00pm
A week of service! Come spend a week volunteering to serve our community. Projects will take place on and off
campus. Details for all projects will be given on the first day of camp.
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Marvella Taylor is GDS 2 grade teacher.
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DANCE ARTS & TUMBLING
$175
July 27-31
PS-1st
8:30am-12:30pm*
please note shorter camp time
This camp will get your child’s creative juices flowing for the summer. Each student will learn creative movement,
tumbling, stretching, and basic dance steps. We will create art and craft projects that will be used in different
dances. On the last day we will have a short showing for parents 30 minutes before camp is over.
This camp is for boys and girls with dance experience as well as children who want to try dance for the first time.
Artistic Motion Instructors
BITTY BENGALS BLAST
$205*
July 27-31
Rising BB GDS ONLY
8:30am-1:00pm *
please note shorter camp time and
different fee
This camp will give you a sneak peek into the upcoming Bitty Bengals program at GDS. Campers will have many
different activities during the week, both in and outdoors. They will explore the Greensboro Day School campus,
meet new friends and establish positive peer relationships. This camp is designed for new enrollees to the Bitty
Bengals Program at GDS.
GDS Early Childhood Education teachers.
JK JOURNEY
$205 *
Rising JK GDS ONLY
8:30am-1:00pm *
July 27-31
different fee
please note shorter camp time and
This camp is designed for children who will be Junior Kindergarteners at GDS in the fall. Campers will get
acquainted with all things GDS! Children will explore campus, play games, and learn about each other. They will
also have the opportunity to meet some new friends and establish positive relationships with one another
GDS Early Childhood Education teachers.
KAMP KINDERGARTEN
$205
July 27-31
Rising K
8:30am -1:00pm*
please note shorter camp time and
different fee
This camp is designed for children who will be GDS Kindergarteners in the fall. There will be a "camp"
theme. Camp activities include art projects, centers, songs/movement, playtime with friends, and more! Kids will
get a sneak peek of life as a Kindergartner at GDS
GDS Early Childhood Education teachers.
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ARTS & ATHLETICS
$300
July 27-31
1st-5th
8:30am-4:00pm
Come be a part of the fun with this camp that features the best of both worlds – creativity with art and creativity
on the playing field! For half of the day, your child will be exposed to various athletic endeavors. We will enjoy
learning about the skills and concepts of the games of soccer, tennis, basketball, flag football, and more during this
week of fun. One sport will be focused on each day. Competition and winning will not be overly emphasized. Fun
for all is the goal of this week. Please send your child with a hat, water bottle and some sunscreen to keep them
cool. Please provide a tennis racket on tennis day (if you have one at home). We will be outside as long as the
weather allows!
For the second half of the day, your child will create a variety of art projects. We will learn new skills and
techniques while drawing, painting, sculpting and more! Each student will produce a mini portfolio over the course
of the week which will be put on display for a 'gallery walk' open to friends and family on Friday.
Please pack a lunch as well as a snack for the morning and afternoon break.
Kara Lewis is a GDS Lower School art teacher. Peter Buxenbaum is a GDS 4th grade teacher.
GEOCACHING
$175
July 27-31
3rd-6th
8:30am-2:00pm
Google defines Geocaching as the recreational activity of hunting for and finding a hidden object by means of GPS
coordinates posted on a website. There are over 2,560,537 official Geocaches hidden worldwide, with more being
hidden and posted daily. You are probably within walking distance to one or more, right now. Come learn more
about this exciting game of hide and seek. We will learn effective hunting strategies, how to be safe while doing so,
as well as how to make a unique container and hiding place that will attract lots of fellow geocacher attention.
Check out geocaching.com to learn more!
Parker Harris is Director of the GDS Bengal Cub Club
ESPANOL ES FACIL (SPANISH IS EASY!)
$205*
July 27-31
6th+
8:30am-12:00pm *
different fee
please note shorter camp time and
Are you new to GDS and don’t know which language course to take? How about Spanish? In this camp, you will
learn the very basics of Spanish grammar that will allow you to succeed in the first semester of study. You will also
learn how to prepare for Spanish tests and develop writing, listening, and speaking skills in Spanish. Why wait for
later, start learning Spanish now and get a leg up on Spanish!
Jose Navarro is a GDS Spanish teacher.
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READING STRATEGIES & SUMMER NOVELS
$140*
July 27-31
6th-7th, 8th-9th
10:00am-12:00pm*
different fee
please note shorter camp time and
Come learn ACTIVE reading strategies while we read, discuss, and study your grade level’s required summer
reading novel. Each grade-level group will read one of the novels required by GDS for summer reading and
practice several skills to actively engage in the stories. (Materials needed: book, a binder or notebook, pen or
pencil. You should NOT read ahead. We will begin reading together as a class and will have short reading
assignments each night.)
Angela Ballou is a GDS Middle School Learning Resource Specialist and Study Skills Teacher.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
$140*
July 27-31
5th-7th
12:30-2:30pm*
please note shorter camp time and
different fee
Campers will be guided in ways to effectively apply these strategies to course work. Reading comprehension, the
writing process, note-taking, listening, time-management, and organization are some of the skill areas that
students will work on developing as they prepare for the upcoming grade level.
Angela Ballou is a GDS Middle School Learning Resource Specialist and Study Skills Teacher.
ALGEBRA II PREP (GDS STUDENTS ONLY)
$405*
August 3-7
Algebra II students
8:30am-12:30pm *
different fee
please note shorter camp time and
Algebra I can be taught in a variety of ways resulting in a broad range of skill development. Many years
ago the GDS Math Department established a summer review course in order to increase a student’s
proficiency and confidence with basic algebra concepts and skills prior to entering our Algebra II course.
Algebra II is a critical course in the high school mathematics curriculum as it is an essential building block
for future math courses and we want our students to be appropriately prepared. This course is geared
for the student who has taken Algebra I and will be entering Algebra II in the fall. The topics reviewed
will be precursors to the concepts that are expanded and synthesized in Algebra II. They include a review
of algebraic vocabulary, solving equations and related word problems, operations on irrational numbers
and polynomials, factoring and applications of factoring, graphing equations of lines and solving linear
systems.
Kristin Kirkman-Hall is a GDS long-term upper school math substitute teacher and knows our GDS curriculum.
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It's Princess Aurora's sixteenth birthday, and three fairies – Flora, Fauna and Merryweather – must use their magic
to save her from the spell of evil sorceress Maleficent! This classic fairy tale comes to life in Disney's The Sleeping
Beauty Kids, which features many roles for a large chorus, from King Stefan and Queen Stefanie's loyal subjects to
Maleficent's slimy goons, as well as other fairies and animals. Songs from the beloved film, including "Once Upon a
Dream," accompany fun new songs like "Maleficent!" and "A Little Magic Now" to bring a fresh telling of the story
to a new generation of kids and families.
Sonny Willis is a GDS teacher and veteran of stage production. Catherine McDonald is a graduate of UNCG and
GDS. She has earned multiple titles in competitive dance. Catherine is excited to serve as choreographer for "The
Little Mermaid, Jr. (Alamance Children's Theatre, 2015) and as Stage Manager for "Musicville" (High Point
Community Theater, 2015).
$210
3rd-7th
July 27-31
8:30am-2:00pm*
Please note different fee
No tech camp for this performance
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SUMMER WRAP-UP!
$205*
Aug 3-7
BCC ONLY CAMP WEEK
K-5th
8:30am-5:30pm*Please
note different fee/time
SUMMER WRAP-UP is run by our Bengal Cub Club after-school care crew. Explore games, unstructured fun time,
crafts, movies, water play, and one off- site or on- site awesome field trip/activity. Keep your kids happy while
YOU get organized for the school year ahead.
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NEED YOUR CAMPER(s) TO STAY AFTER 2PM? CHECK OUT OUR AFTERNOON OPTION!
AFTERNOON EXPLORATIONS @ BCC!
$105
K-5th ONLY
June 15-July 31
2:00pm-5:30pm
RUNS EACH WEEK OF CAMP
Remember: CAMPS CLOSED July 6-10
In addition to the fun and exciting time your campers(s) will have during the morning camps at Greensboro Day
School, they can also take part in the Afternoon Explorations Program! This program is offered for children in prekindergarten through 5th grade and operates from 2:00pm-5:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Please sign your camper(s) up as soon as possible because camp enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served
basis. Please remember to pack an extra snack and drink for afternoons and BCC only week! Thanks for your
cooperation!
Parker Harris is our Summer Afternoon Explorations Director. Parker is the Director of the Bengal Cub Club afterschool program at GDS.
Charges will be assessed on a weekly basis only.
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GDS SUMMER ACADEMY 2015
CREDIT COURSE FOR GDS STUDENTS ONLY
GDS CREDIT: GEOMETRY
$1225
June 8-12, 15-19, 22-26
CLOSED JUNE 29-JULY 3
July 6-10, 13-17 and 20-24
9th-12th * subject to departmental approval
8:30am-12:30pm, M-F
This geometry course covers one year of the standard level Geometry course at Greensboro Day School. A
mastery of Algebra I is a requirement for the course. All the basic concepts of Euclidean geometry such as parallel
lines, triangles, right-triangle trigonometry, quadrilaterals, circles, areas, volumes of three-dimensional shapes, and
coordinate geometry are covered. Students refine reasoning skills and learn the basic rules of logical inference
while being introduced to proofs.
The class will meet from 8:30 to 12:30 each day for six weeks. A mid-year exam will be given at the end of the
third week and a final exam at the end of the course. Daily attendance is required as each day will cover what is
taught during a normal week of school. * Departmental approval is required and a minimum of 6 students
for course to run. Nathan Ross is a GDS upper school math teacher.
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NON-CREDIT AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT COURSES FOR GDS AND ALL
TRIAD AREA STUDENTS.
READING STRATEGIES & SUMMER NOVELS
$140*
July 27-31
6th-7th, 8th-9th
10:00am-12:00pm*
different fee
please note shorter camp time and
Come learn ACTIVE reading strategies while we read, discuss, and study your grade level’s required summer
reading novel. Each grade-level group will read one of the novels required by GDS for summer reading and
practice several skills to actively engage in the stories. (Materials needed: book, a binder or notebook, pen or
pencil. You should NOT read ahead. We will begin reading together as a class and will have short reading
assignments each night.)
Angela Ballou is a GDS Middle School Learning Resource Specialist and Study Skills Teacher.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
$140*
July 27-31
5th-7th
12:30-2:30pm*
please note shorter camp time and
different fee
Campers will be guided in ways to effectively apply these strategies to course work. Reading comprehension, the
writing process, note-taking, listening, time-management, and organization are some of the skill areas that
students will work on developing as they prepare for the upcoming grade level.
Angela Ballou is a GDS Middle School Learning Resource Specialist and Study Skills Teacher.
6TH GRADE MATH PREP
$225*
July 20-24
6th
8:30am-1:00pm*
different fee
th
please note shorter camp time and
6 grade is a whole new math world. Strengthen and reinforce the math skills you learned in 5th grade while you
explore concepts using manipulatives and a variety of problem-solving strategies.
Carol Williams is the 6th grade math teacher at GDS.
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ESPANOL ES FACIL (SPANISH IS EASY!)
$205*
July 27-31
6th+
8:30am-12:00pm *
different fee
please note shorter camp time and
Are you new to GDS and don’t know which language course to take? How about Spanish? In this camp, you will
learn the very basics of Spanish grammar that will allow you to succeed in the first semester of study. You will also
learn how to prepare for Spanish tests and develop writing, listening, and speaking skills in Spanish. Why wait for
later, start learning Spanish now and get a leg up on Spanish!
Jose Navarro is a GDS Spanish teacher.
NAVIGATING YOUR LAPTOP (GDS STUDENTS ONLY)
$135*
7th -12th
August 11, 12, 13
1:00pm-3:00pm
Tues/Wed/Thurs
* please note
shorter/different camp time and
days and different fee
Students in grades rising 7-12 at Greensboro Day School are required to have laptops. Using the Internet, making
an Excel spreadsheet and editing a Word document are not topics that we hear about or practice just on occasion
… on the contrary, we do these tasks as part of our class work many times a day! Get a start on this exciting
development by learning new skills on the laptop or brushing up the old ones (getting your laptop early is not so
bad either). This course is strongly recommended to new GDS students.
Bill Welch is the GDS Help Desk Director.
ALGEBRA II PREP (GDS STUDENTS ONLY)
$405*
August 3-7
Algebra II students
8:30am-12:30pm *
different fee
please note shorter camp time and
Algebra I can be taught in a variety of ways resulting in a broad range of skill development. Many years
ago the GDS Math Department established a summer review course in order to increase a student’s
proficiency and confidence with basic algebra concepts and skills prior to entering our Algebra II course.
Algebra II is a critical course in the high school mathematics curriculum as it is an essential building block
for future math courses and we want our students to be appropriately prepared. This course is geared
for the student who has taken Algebra I and will be entering Algebra II in the fall. The topics reviewed
will be precursors to the concepts that are expanded and synthesized in Algebra II. They include a review
of algebraic vocabulary, solving equations and related word problems, operations on irrational numbers
and polynomials, factoring and applications of factoring, graphing equations of lines and solving linear
systems.
Kristin Kirkman-Hall is a GDS long-term upper school math substitute teacher and knows our GDS curriculum.
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