SUMMER 2017
CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
SUMMER SESSION DATES
SESSION DATES
Session One: June 5-9, 2017
Session Two: June 12-16, 2017
Session Three: June 19-23, 2017
Session Four: June 26 - June 30, 2017
Session Five: July 10-14, 2017
Session Six: July 17-21, 2017
Please note: No camps will be held the
week of July 3-7, 2017.
For specific questions please email Hazel McWhinnie, Director of
Extended Day Programming, at [email protected]
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
AGE SPECIFICATIONS
Please note, all ages in this document refer to a student’s rising grade. For
example, camps offered for 2nd through 5th grade students are offered for
students entering 2nd through 5th grade.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Summer at St. Mark’s reserves the right to change or cancel any camp. We will
attempt to assign students affected by any such change or cancellation to
another available camp.
If a camp does not meet its minimum number of students, a full refund will be
given. Parents will be notified by March 28 of this situation and will be given the
opportunity to place their student in another camp. Any withdrawals prior to
March 24, 2017 will receive a full refund.
Switching sessions after camps have begun will NOT be permitted and no refund
will be given for switching sessions
DRESS CODE
Appropriate summer school attire is required. Students may wear shorts, t-shirts,
socks, and tennis shoes. No sandals or flip-flops please!
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EARLY ARRIVAL AND AFTER CAMP EXTENDED CARE
Extended care is available one hour before and / or one hour after each camp.
To view time and cost information and to register for extended care,
visit stmes.org/summer.
Daily care ends promptly at 5:00 p.m. and a fee of $1 per minute will be charged
to parents arriving after that time.
LUNCH
Students staying a full day or enrolled in extended care eat lunch from 12:00 to
1:00 PM. All students not staying for an afternoon camp must be picked up
promptly at 12:00 in the carpool line. Students will need to bring a sack lunch
with a drink.
SNACKS
We recommend your child bring bottled water and a snack from home.
EARLY PICK UP / LATE ARRIVAL
Please come to the Front Office to sign your child in or out when picking up early
or arriving late.
ABSENCE
Please call (713)667-7030 or email ​[email protected]​ to report an absence.
EMERGENCY CLOSING
St. Mark’s Episcopal School follows the decision of the Houston Independent
School District regarding delayed starts or closures due to inclement weather.
Updates will be available at www.stmes.org. Please note, there are no refunds
for days the camp is closed due to weather.
HOW TO REGISTER
Online registration is fast, safe, and easy. Simply visit www.stmes.org/summer.
Early registration is strongly advised due to limited enrollment of camps.
Students are accepted and camps are assigned in the order in
which applications are received. Notification of acceptance will be via email once
you have registered online.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AMERICAN ROBOTICS ACADEMY
American Robotics Academy is offering twelve camp sessions at St. Mark’s this
summer! Morning and afternoon camps are available each week of Summer at
St. Mark’s. ​To view the camp descriptions, dates, and price, and to register,
please visit www.roboticsacademy.com
ANIMALS AND DOLLS
Come join Mrs. Meeks and play in all the Barbies, American Girls Dolls, and
animals. Make crafts and cards. Learn beginning paper crafts, use stickers, rubber
stamps and sparkly art supplies. Play in center based learning and make new
friends. All days include story time and free play.
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
Pre K - 1st Grade
3,6
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Max. 12
$200
ARCHAEOLOGY CAMP
Archaeology is the study of the past through material remains. Archaeologists are
just detectives of the past! This camp offers an experience that introduces the
techniques and skills used by real-life archaeologists through fun and engaging
activities. We will cover topics such as culture, ethnography and stratigraphy.
Some of the activities include: reassembling pottery, completing a simulated dig,
studying a mystery cemetery and more. All activities are hands-on and will
improve our abilities to apply logical thinking in different kinds of situations and
find solutions to problems .Questions… visit website
http://guillebastre.weebly.com/
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
5th - 8th Grade
3,6
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Max. 12
$240
AROUND THE WORLD CAMP
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a kid in Germany or Australia? Join
Ms. Smith for Around the World Camp and explore different games, cultures and
foods from the far corners of the world! We will play games, sample new foods,
learn new words, and discuss world geography along the way.
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AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
2nd – 5th Grade
2
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 15
$200
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Arts and Crafts Camp with Mrs. Alvarez will allow students to create fun crafts
and wonderful works of art. They will have something to take home each day
that will also include some seasonal creations. Art can be a great way to stimulate
the creative mind of your little oneas well as strengthen motor skills. It will be a
blast!
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
PK – 2nd Grade
3,6
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 15
$215
BOOKBINDING CAMP
Have you ever wanted to learn how to bind your own book? Do you love journals
or notebooks? Ms. Smith's Bookbinding camp will allow you to learn a variety of
bookbinding techniques from all over the world. We will talk about the history of
each type of binding, and you will leave with a set of personalized journals to
take home and fill up or give as gifts!
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
2nd – 5th Grade
3
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 15
$225
BRILLIANT BAKERS AND CLASSY COOKS
In this camp,Mrs. Meeks and the children will make donuts and tasty cupcakes
from scratch. Learn how to make quick pizza and fast s’mores. Play in
center-based learning and make new friends. All days include story time and free
play.
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
Pre K - 1st Grade
1,4
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Max. 12
$200
BUILDING ONE BRICK AT A TIME
Do you love to build with Legos? Join Rev. Sullivan for a fun week of camp where
we will learn about the story of God through creative building. Each day will
explore a different bible story and then put our creative juices to work to create
Lego models of what we hear. Brick by brick God’s word will come alive through
fun and creativity.
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AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
1st – 4th Grade
5
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 12
$200
CHALLENGER SPORTS BRITISH SOCCER
We offer professional year-round training with our fully licensed British Coaching
Staff. Age-appropriate practices are adapted sessions from the world’s top
professional youth teams. We have proven player development and focus on
individual technique.
Registration takes place online at challenger.configio.com
CHARLEMOS Y JUGUEMOS (LET’S CHAT AND PLAY!)
Charlemos y Juguemos helps children to improve their vocabulary and enhance
their speaking skills while inspiring them to learn Spanish. My primary goal is for
students to have fun learning the Spanish language and exploring different
cultures. Campers will play memory games, board games, TPR games, learn songs
(or make them up) to practice new and old vocabulary. We will have the
opportunity to practice speaking Spanish. Through the games and activities that
we do at camp, campers will not only learn Spanish vocabulary and grammar,
they will also learn about Spanish and Latin American customs and traditions.
Each week, we will study various aspects of a different Spanish speaking culture
in depth. This camp will be great for students that are interested in learning more
about Spanish and other cultures. It will also serve as a refresher for some
students.
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
3rd – 6th Grade
1,2,4
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Max. 15
$215
CHOIR CAMP
Calling all singers! Improve your singing skills and build community during this fun
and musical week. Ms Brannon will help participants focus on sight reading, part
singing, and choral rehearsal routines. This experience is open to all students and
is especially recommended for past, current, and future members of Lions Chorus
and St. Mark’s singers, our two elementary choirs. The week will end with a
performance for parents and guests.
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AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
2nd – 6th Grade
6
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Max. 15
$200
CODER KIDS
Kids who love technology will love Coder Kids. Students learn the fundamentals
of computer science in a fun, project-based setting. Kids will build their own
animations, art, and games using Scratch, a programming platform developed by
MIT for young learners. Beginners work in Scratch Jr and more advanced students
can work in Game Maker Studio. Projects range from simple to complex and
allow students to turn their awesome dreams into reality! To register please
follow the link ​www.coderkidstx.com
CREATE YOUR OWN FILM
Over the course of a week,Ms Smith will show campers how to write and film a
movie of their own creation. They will have access to St. Mark’s iPads and apps
such as iMovie and Green Screen. They will also have the opportunity to use the
green screen at school and to learn about different filming techniques.
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
5th – 6th Grade
1
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 15
$200
CREATE A MUSICAL
Calling all actors, singers, dancers, designers, and more! In just one short week,
all participants will write and perform a completely original musical. Whether
your child prefers to be backstage or center stage, there is a role for everyone.
The week will conclude with a world premiere performance of our musical for
parents and the St. Mark’s community. Join Ms. Brannon for this fast-paced and
exciting week of creativity.
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
1st – 8th Grade
1
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Max. 15
$400
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS
We will step into the shoes of crime scene detectives and learn techniques in
fiber analysis, lip print identification, hair analysis, using drug dogs and more!
This camp is similar to the Forensic Science camp, however it will cover different
CSI topics. All activities are hands-on and will improve our abilities to apply logical
thinking in different kinds of situations and find solutions to problems.
Questions… visit website ​http://guillebastre.weebly.com/
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AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
5th - 8th Grade
2,6
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Max. 12
$240
ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL CAMP
This dynamic and energetic camp run by our own Coach Scott emphasizes fun
while building great habits at the same time. Skills to be taught include: offensive
principles of passing, shooting, dribbling, defensive principles, and, most
importantly, teamwork.
Join us for an exciting and challenging basketball camp this summer!
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
1st – 4th Grade
5
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 15
$200
FORENSIC SCIENCE CAMP
Who doesn’t love a good mystery? This summer we are going to work on solving
some! Forensic Science is the application of science to solving crimes. We will
step into the shoes of crime scene detectives and learn techniques in
fingerprinting, blood stain identification and more. We will also spend time
working as forensic anthropologists using bones as clues to unlock information
about a person and how they lived! All activities are hands-on and will improve
our abilities to apply logical thinking in different kinds of situations and find
solutions to problems. Questions… visit website ​http://guillebastre.weebly.com/
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
5th - 8th Grade
3
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 12
$240
FUTURE ALL STARS OF TEXAS CAMP
Future Allstars is the premier athletic program in Texas for preschool through 2nd
grade students. Give your future all star everything he or she needs to succeed in
the fast paced world of youth sports! This program is designed to introduce
students to all the skills necessary for that athletic edge they need as a junior
athlete. Upbeat music, fun games, sports equipment, and introduction to team
strategies are all part of the Future Allstars program. The goal of Future Allstars is
not only to build fine and gross motor skills, but to establish confidence and
self-esteem through personalized training. Obesity is a huge concern among
parents all over America and giving your future all star the best foundation will
lead to a lifetime of success. Examples of activities include, but are not limited to:
parachute, dodgeball, soccer, football, baseball, scooter boards, and so much
more. Every day, students will explore a new activity. The diversity of this
program is geared for all skill levels of students.
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AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
K - 2nd Grade
1,3
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Max. 15
$200
GAMETHINK CHESS BEGINNER CHESS CAMP
The Beginner Chess Camp is designed to familiarize new students with the basics
and provide a solid foundation for club level play. This camp is best for those new
to chess, who may or may not know how the pieces move, and are unfamiliar
with castling. This camp is required for 1st grade campers. Led by GameThink
Chess.
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
1st – 5th Grade
3
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 15
$300
GAMETHINK CHESS INTERMEDIATE CHESS CAMP
The Intermediate Chess Camp is designed for students familiar with chess who
wish to improve their game to a comparable tournament level. Opening,
Middlegame, Endgame, and tactics will be the focus of this camp. Upon
completing a week of Game Think Chess Camp, each camper will receive a
certificate of completion and a medal, proving they are a Chess Master in the
making! If a student does not have an absolute grasp on piece movement and
castling, the Beginner Camp will better prepare them.
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
2nd – 5th Grade
4
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 15
$300
GAMETHINK CHESS VIDEO GAME PROGRAMMING
In this Game Maker Intro Class, students will learn the basics of video game
programming, including character movement, shooting, reactionary code,
multiple levels, music, sound effects, boss fights, and more! Each student must
possess basic computer skills, typing, cutting, pasting, and the ability to navigate
files on a computer.
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
4th – 8th Grade
4
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Max. 15
$350
IEXPLORAR ESPANOL! EXPLORING SPANISH!
Children will explore a variety of themes each week through games, music, &
literature. Students learn introductory concepts and be able to communicate
using a variety of new vocabulary centered around different concepts (i.e. beach,
food, travel, holidays, etc.) Along with learning new concepts, students will create
& discover a love for the culture found within a Spanish speaking country (2-3
countries weekly)
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AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
K - 2nd Grade
1,2,3,4,5,6
1:00PM - 4:00 PM
Max. 12
$200
K - 2nd Grade
5,6
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Max 12
$200
JAZZY JEWELERS AND FANCY FINE MOTOR
Mrs. Meeks will show you how to make bottle cap necklaces, beaded items and
shrinky dinks. Use perler beads to make original creations and make flubber. Play
in center-based learning and make new friends. All days include story time and
free play.
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
Pre K - 1st Grade
2,5
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Max. 12
$200
LETTUCE COOK
Kids in the kitchen? Absolutely! Cooking remains one of the top life skills
everyone needs. Learning to cook at a young age helps children gain confidence
and independence, and they are more likely to try different types of food when
they’ve prepared it themselves. Our sessions are divided by cuisine and with so
many dishes to make, no class repeats the same recipe. Cooking in a commercial
kitchen, each class is separated by skill and maturity level to ensure a positive
experience for each student. Each week offers a morning and afternoon session,
featuring a different set of recipes and flavors; check the online registration for
the full list! Food supply fee is included in cost.
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
1st – 8th Grade
1,2,3,4,5,6
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 15
$415
1st – 8th Grade
1,2,3,4,5,6
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Max. 15
$415
LITTLE SCHOLARS
Our main goal and focus at Little Scholars is for your child to develop to their full
potential, learn something new everyday, and have lots of fun in the process!​ ​For
camp descriptions, dates, price, and registration, please visit
http://www.littlescholarsllc.com/summer-2017/
or contact Leslie Seay at 281-652-5941
MAD SCIENCE CAMPS
Mad Science is offering eleven camp sessions at St. Mark’s this summer! Morning
and afternoon camps are available each week of Summer at St. Mark’s. ​For camp
descriptions, dates, price, and registration,, please visit
houston.madscience.org
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MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL CAMP
This dynamic and energetic camp run by our own Coach Scott emphasizes fun
while building great habits at the same time. Skills to be taught include: offensive
principles of passing, shooting, dribbling, defensive principles, and, most
importantly, teamwork.
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
5th – 8th Grade
6
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 15
$200
NEXPLORE’S MIND AND BODY CAMP
Students enrich their minds with new strategies and 21st century thinking skills
while playing internationally-acclaimed mind and strategy games. Nexplore’s
holistic learning approach will leave students empowered in mind and body. A
longer description is online! For more information please visit
www.nexploreusa.com
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
PK – 1st Grade
2,6
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 15
$200
2nd - 5th Grade
2,6
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Max 15
$200
21ST CENTURY KID ENTREPRENEUR CAMP
Kid Entrepreneur Camp lets kids move beyond the lemonade stand and explore
the world of ecommerce. Kids are introduced to basic business startup principles
and online tools to seed, grow and support their business. In KE camp they will
think creatively, have fun participating in an actual business startup and perform
activities like: naming their business, determining job roles, funding their
business, branding their product, creating marketing materials, selling their
product online and managing money.
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
2nd – 5th Grade
4,5
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Max. 15
$200
RUN HIT CATCH KICK!
Our camps are designed to give your child the opportunity to learn, develop, and
perfect basic sports skills through a wide variety of games, drills, and exercises.
We will help your child run, hit, catch, kick, jump, throw... all with a big smile!
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AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
K - 2nd Grade
2,3
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 15
$200
SEWING CAMP
Other than teaching sewing, we teach students how to use a pattern to cut their
garments before actually sewing them. During these sewing classes, students will
learn to make different garments and also learn embroidery. All fabrics, supplies,
sewing machines, and threads will be included in the cost.
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
2nd – 8th Grade
3
1:00PM – 4:00 PM
Max. 15
$200
SOCCER SHOTS
Soccer Shots is the leader in youth soccer development for children ages 2-8. Our
nationally recognized program offers a high-energy, fun, age-appropriate
introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. Our goal is simple: to leave a
lasting, positive impact on every child we serve. ​To view the camp descriptions,
dates, and price, and to register, please visit www.soccershots.org/houston/
SUPERHEROES OF THE BIBLE
Have you ever wanted to be a superhero? Did you know that the bible is full of
super heroes? People who fought giants, wild animals and all sorts of strange and
dangerous things! During this week Rev Sullivan will share the stories of some of
the superheroes of the Bible through storytelling, crafts, and games. We will
make our own superhero costumes and become the heroes that the world needs.
Grab your masks and capes and get ready to save the world!
AGE GROUP
PK –K
1st – 4th Grade
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
3
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Max. 12
$200
4
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Max. 12
$200
TAE KWON DO
Join Jiran Walker, our Tae Kwon Do club instructor, on campus for a week of
martial arts training!
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
PreK – 8th Grade
1,2,3,4
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Max. 15
$225
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UNDER THE SEA ADVENTURES
Calling all underwater explorers! Dive in for a fun week of exploring oceans,
lakes, and rivers. Participants will learn about sea creatures and water
ecosystems through books, stories, crafts, dramatic play, science experiments,
and more. Each day will have a theme and an exciting adventure. Strap on your
flippers and join Ms. Brannon as we explore the depths and sail the seas!
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
PK – 1st Grade
3
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 15
$200
WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND
Beat the heat this summer and come to winter at St. Mark’s! Participants will
experience all things cold. We will make winter crafts, play in the snow,
experience ​The Nutcracker Ballet, sip hot chocolate by the fire, have Christmas in
June, and more. Pull on your snow boots and join Ms. Brannon for a chilly week
of fun!
AGE GROUP
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
PK – 2nd Grade
6
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 15
$200
WUNDER ACADEMY
Wunder Academy is a creative and nurturing environment and will make your
child’s summer more fun and productive. Your child’s mind is creative and
receptive. Studies have shown that just after 8 months of piano/keyboard
lessons, the child’s brain shows a 46% boost in spatial IQ… Exposure to music
rewires sections of the brain and develops parts of the sensory cortex dedicated
to physical skills … These connections last a lifetime and are directly related to
other skills we learn.​ To register please use the link
[email protected]​ or call the Director Ms. Liu
RICE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS PROJECT
MATH CAMP
The Rice University School Mathematics Project (RUSMP) is offering one-week
summer math camps at St. Marks for students entering 2nd-7th Grade. These
activity filled half day camps will engage students in fun, hands-on mathematics
investigations and games with connections to science, technology, engineering,
and the visual arts.​ To register please contact ​http://rusmp.rice.edu/kids
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YOGA
Yoga for kids is a fun and purposeful activity where children are able to develop
flexibility, focus, and coordination for a happy, healthy, and balanced life. Yoga
provides many physical and emotional health benefits, and children have a blast
putting together different sequences while also identifying the link between
emotions and physical movement. In these classes, yoga poses will often be
executed through the telling of a meaningful story, and each class will focus on
different concepts such as grounding, stillness, community, and strength.
Students will also learn different breathing techniques that help with relaxation,
better sleep, increased memory, and will boost energy levels.
AGE GROUP
2nd - 7th Grade
SESSION
TIME
ENROLLMENT
COST
2,3
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Max. 15
$200
CREATIVE WRITING CAMP (SPONSORED BY WRITERS
IN THE SCHOOLS AND RICE UNIVERSITY)
St. Mark’s will again host Creative Writing Camp (sponsored by Writers in the
Schools and Rice University) this summer. WITS summer camps provide an
exciting adventure for 3,000 Houston youth. At this camp, younger students will
experience dramatic play, reading, and independent writing, while older students
will write stories, essays, poems, and plays that teach literary techniques and
explore different genres. ​To view the camp descriptions, dates, and price, and to
register, please visit witshouston.org
3816 Bellaire Boulevard | Houston, TX 77025
stmes.org
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