May 30–July 21for GRADES 1–122017

CURRICULUM RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GROUP

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CONTENTSCalendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover

About CRDG Summer Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Registration and Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Core Morning Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–9

Core Afternoon Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–14

Special Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–17

Summer Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18–19

After-School Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insert

Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside back cover

CALENDARCourse Start and End Dates

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ABOUT CRDG SUMMER PROGRAMSThe Curriculum Research & Development Group (CRDG) Summer Programs

at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa continues its commitment of over forty

years of summer education, exploration, and adventure . Students entering

grades 1–12 discover what it takes to be scientists conducting research in the

laboratory and field; engineers designing and building solutions to real world

problems; programmers learning the language of computers; members of

a virtual community collaborating to solve global issues; conservationists

working to protect the natural resources of the ‘āina; artists, writers, and

designers exploring their creativity; or actors producing and starring in an

original stage production .

Administrative StaffDirector, CRDG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr . Paul Brandon

Program Director and Principal Investigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr . Helen Au

Program Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alycia Fujii

Program Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jaret Leong

Program Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eizen Ramones

Student Services Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dayna Kitamura

General Information• All classes meet on the University Laboratory School campus .

• No classes will be held on May 29 (Memorial Day), June 12 (Kamehameha

Day observed), or July 4 (Independence Day) .

• Supervised areas will be available from 7:30 a .m . – 5:30 p .m . to ensure safe

learning and play .

• All students must provide their own snacks and lunch . No food service is

offered .

Course Selections and Grade Levels• There are no pre-requisites for any of our classes .

• Listed grade levels indicate students entering that grade . For example, a

course labeled grade 4 is for students entering grade 4 in the fall .

• Grade levels are suggestions to help parents select appropriate courses .

Course topics will be targeted to the grades indicated, but students are

welcome to sign up for any class as long as they are able to keep up with

the class activities and are socially prepared to be with students who are

not their age .

• Course offerings, times, and descriptions are subject to change . Please

visit our website for the most up-to-date information (www .hawaii .edu/

crdg/sp) .

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REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis .

• Full tuition payment must accompany every application. Registration is not confirmed until full payment is received . Applicants will receive email

notification confirming registration .

• We will notify you by email if your payment is declined (returned checks

or invalid credit card) . If full payment has not been made within 14 days

of notification, your registration will be cancelled .

CLOSED (FULL) COURSES

• If a course is full, we will contact you to place the student in an alternate

course . If there is no suitable course, we will refund you in full for that

course (see REFUND section for details) .

• You may request to be waitlisted for a full course . If space opens, admitted

students will be notified by phone and/or email .

CANCELLED COURSES

• Any course may be cancelled due to low enrollment or other factors . We

will evaluate our courses at the end of General Registration and contact

you if your course(s) are cancelled .

• If the student cannot be placed in an alternate course, you will receive a

full refund for the cancelled course (see REFUND section for details) .

TuitionCORE PROGRAM JUNE 5 – JULY 7 (5 weeks)

Morning program (8:00 a .m .–11:45 a .m .) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $785

Afternoon program (12:30 p .m .–3:15 p .m .) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $755

Full-day program (8:00 a .m .–3:15 p .m .) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Driver’s Education (June 5–16, 8:30a .m .–11:30 a .m .) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$580

Enhancing Mathematics Understanding through

Measurement Concepts (June 5–23, 8:00 a .m . –11:45 a .m .) . . . . . . .Waived

(Valued at $470 . Tuition will be covered by CRDG for research purposes .

Enrollment is limited to participating schools only . Contact our office for

registration; online registration is not available)

SUMMER ADVENTURES (8:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m.)Option A May 30–June 2 (4 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $440

Option B July 10–14 (5 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$550

Option C July 17–21 (5 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$550

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM (3:15–5:30 p.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120 per week

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Registration SchedulePayment must be received by these dates to receive the early registration

discount or avoid the late registration fee .

March 5: Last Day for Early Registration discount ($50 discount on tuition)

March 6–May 5: General Registration

May 6: Late Registration begins ($50 late fee)

To RegisterONLINE

Log on to www .hawaii .edu/crdg/sp to register and pay online .

• Submit a separate registration and payment for each student .

• Select your classes and submit your tuition payment via our online catalog .

• Click the registration form link to complete the online application (link is

also in your email confirmation) .

MAIL

• Complete the application . Submit separate forms for each student .

• Write a check payable to RCUH for the full payment amount .

• Mail or deliver the completed forms and payment to

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

CRDG Summer Programs Registration

1776 University Avenue, CMA 101

Honolulu, HI 96822

Refunds and Withdrawals• Contact us before the refund deadline to confirm your cancellation AND

submit a WH-1 form before July 21, 2017 to receive a refund .

• Refund checks will be mailed to the home address on your application

form, unless otherwise specified .

REFUND DEADLINES: Last day to withdraw with refund less administrative fee ($100 per class, $20 per after-school week)

May 5: Core Program, Summer Adventure A, Special Programs, and After-school Program

June 16: Summer Adventure B and C

NO REFUNDS will be given for withdrawals after the refund deadline .

NOTE: Because CRDG is a state agency, refunds cannot be processed until we receive a completed WH-1 tax form . We will not be able to process refunds

for forms received after Summer Programs ends (July 21, 2017) . Contact

our office for a copy of the form .

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JUNE 5–JULY 78:00–11:45 AM

CORE MORNING PROGRAMS

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Explorations in STEM: Discovery GR 1–3In this interactive class students will expand their interest in science,

technology, engineering, and mathematics . Students will apply skills and ideas

from each discipline to fun, hands-on projects such as exploring chemical

properties in play dough, designing and testing ovens powered by solar

energy, constructing simple water filtration systems, and more .

Exploration in Mixed Media:Creator Space GR 1–2Students will discover, explore, and create original art pieces using multiple

forms of media each week . This class will focus on teaching students the

elements of design using paper media, paints, crayons, pastels, natural

elements, and household materials . Students will be encouraged to push their

imaginations and creativity to make one-of-a-kind pieces of art to bring home .

Some projects include origami collage, eggshell planters, texture rubbings,

small-scale sculpture, and weaving . Students will get to think outside the

box and be inspired by each other, their interests, and their surroundings .

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Hawai‘i Nature Study Program GR 1–8Students will immerse themselves in Hawai‘i’s natural environment, gaining

an appreciation and understanding of the organisms that surround them

everyday as well as extending their “ed-ventures” on field trips that explore

tide pools, gardens, and landscaped and forested areas to enrich their

experiences .

Through activities from CRDG’s Hawai‘i Nature Study program, Hawai‘i’s

outdoor environment becomes the students’ classroom and laboratory .

Students will explore the world of plants, insects and small animals, and the

organisms living within Hawai‘i’s reef and shoreline . Investigations will follow

their life cycles, test their responses to various stimuli, observe their different

behaviors, learn what places them in different groups, and determine what

foods or nutrients they require . The learning experience is broadened through

the integration of field trips, arts and crafts, and the visual and performing arts .

Students do not need to have taken previous courses to enroll .

Observers GR 1–2

Explorers GR 3–5

Researchers GR 6–8

CORE MORNING PROGRAMS

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Creative Programming with Scratch GR 4–6Students will be introduced to the basics of programming through projects

that explore creative arts . Using elements of design, drawing, music, and

dance, students will create interactive art, stories, animations, and more using

a programming language developed by MIT Media Lab called Scratch . This

course will encourage students to imagine new possibilities of what they can

do with computers, express themselves creatively with new technologies,

and explore computational ideas through personally meaningful projects,

all while learning valuable computer programming concepts .

Drama: Stage Production GR 3–6In this fun, production-driven drama course, students will experience the

confidence and teamwork-building process of creating/staging a scripted

play, which includes (but is not limited to) cultivating creativity with theatre

games and improvisation, auditioning for roles, learning stage directions and

theatrical performance techniques, honing characterizations and character

relations, utilizing concentration and focus in rehearsals, and may also include

designing/making props and costumes for use in the show . At the culmination

of the program, students will present a polished evening performance for

staff, faculty, fellow students, family, and friends .

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Little Journalists GR 5–9Students will experience what it’s like to be a working journalist in this

collaborative, hands-on course . Students will learn techniques for gathering

information and conducting interviews, writing articles and captions,

capturing interesting and informative photographs, creating layouts, and,

most importantly, meeting deadlines . They will put all their skills to use

producing a weekly digital newsletter for distribution to every Summer

Programs family and teacher .

CORE MORNING PROGRAMS

STEM Workshop: Lego Machines GR 4–6In this hands-on workshop, students will incorporate physics and mechanical

design to explore and construct simple machines using Lego® . They will then

experiment with combining their simple machines to create more complex

ones in order to solve problems, complete tasks, and explore science and

engineering concepts . Projects may include studying gear ratios by building

a mini crawler to navigate an obstacle course, learning about energy by

constructing their own windmills, and more .

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Robotics with VEX GR 7–10No previous robotics experience is required .

In this course, students will be engaged in the engineering design process—

the creative, methodical, and iterative process engineers use to solve complex

problems . Using the power of the VEX Robotics® as a base, students will

work in teams to rapidly design and fabricate their robot in a friendly

competition to determine the best solution to a complex problem . Students

will learn the research, functional requirement, concept discovery, design

and manufacturing phases intrinsic to the engineering design process, and

how these are used to improve their robot's performance . Outside-the-box

thinking is required!

CORE MORNING PROGRAMS

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CORE AFTERNOON PROGRAMSJUNE 5–JULY 712:30–3:15 PM

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Introduction to Robotics withLego WeDo GR 1–2The Lego® Education WeDo 2 .0 system is designed to provide young students

a simple introduction to robotics and mechanical design . This course uses

Lego® WeDo to allow students to explore and develop STEM (math, science,

engineering, and technology) as well as language arts and social studies skills

through project-based activities . Working in pairs, students will utilize these

skills to design, create, and program moving models, all while enhancing their

creative and problem-solving abilities .

STEM Workshop: Science Olympics GR 1–3In this hands-on class, students will challenge their minds and their classmates

in competitions that apply STEM knowledge to real world applications .

Students will be divided into teams to explore the fundamentals of roller

coasters, the principles behind sturdy structures, the ways gears make our

lives easier, and more . Then teams will work together to apply their knowledge

and construct a creation to best accomplish the given challenge . At the end

of each concept creation phase, teams will put their creations to the test and

compete to see whose performs the best!

CORE AFTERNOON PROGRAMS

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Exploration in Mixed Media:Wearable Arts GR 3–5Wearable Arts is a mixed media studio art class where students will learn how

to design and construct pieces of art they can wear . Students will explore

different approaches to textile dyeing and embellishing, practice hand sewing

techniques, learn to translate a two-dimensional design into a wearable piece,

and create pieces of art that range from altering or customizing everyday

apparel and accessories to creating unique avant-garde pieces . Some projects

include making dress forms for their projects, stencils for t-shirt designs,

original headdresses, and tie-dyed fabric . Students will be encouraged to

push their creative boundaries and build their skill sets in the studio .

Robotics with Lego EV3(Upper Elementary) GR 3–6No previous robotics experience is required .

As programmers and engineers, students will use the Lego Mindstorms® EV3

system to design, build, and program sensing and moving robots . By working

in teams, students develop their skills in communication and logic to devise

solutions to various challenges .

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Animation Studio:Stop Motion Animation GR 4–8Learn the basics of animation in this hands-on media class . In our beginning

animation studio, students will work together in groups to become storytellers

and animators as they learn the fundamental principles of animation . Students

will learn photography and storytelling techniques through the use of stop

motion animation . They’ll compile their projects on the computer to create

their own high-definition movies complete with music, dialogue, and sound

effects .

CORE AFTERNOON PROGRAMS

Minecraft: A Virtual Learning Adventure GR 4–8Minecraft® is one of the most popular open-world video games . In this

interactive course, students will participate in a virtual learning adventure

within the Minecraft® environment, utilizing a variety of skills in science,

technology, engineering, and math . The focus will be on multiplayer,

project-based learning in an engaging and immersive virtual environment . In

collaborative groups, students will tackle both the challenges presented to

them as well as set their own goals to accomplish . Tasks will range from food

production to integration of technology into their virtual world . At the end

of the course, students will demonstrate what they’ve learned by designing

and executing an independent project .

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CORE AFTERNOON PROGRAMS

Drama: Musical Theatre GR 6–10Previous enrollment in the Stage Production course or similar theatre

experience preferred, but not required .

In this advanced theatre course, students will build on the skills they learned

in Stage Production, while exploring singing and the world of musical

theatre—a world that is growing in popularity with these older age groups .

Students will experience the process of creating a Broadway-style musical

show, refreshing the skills and techniques explored in the Stage Production

class while also receiving vocal training in various musical genres and even

working on some simple dance routines . All students are welcome, singers

and non-singers alike . We will work with novice singers to build confidence in

their vocal ability . Students will present a culminating evening performance

for family and friends . This show will serve as the finale of the drama courses .

Inspiring Global Leaders:World Simulation Game GR 5–9Could you be the U .S . President? How about the King of Swaziland? Or the

Emperor of Japan? Could you negotiate a beneficial trade? Avoid war?

Using the online, multi-player simulation program, Simpolicon©, students

will explore leadership, geo-politics, and sustainability in a fun, collaborative

environment . Each student will act as the leader of a real world country (e .g .,

China, Germany, Peru) and make economic, environmental, and political

decisions on behalf of their citizens in order to create and maintain stable,

secure countries with well-balanced and sustainable economies . Through

Simpolicon©, students will experience the complexities and challenges of

social and economic development in a global, interconnected world . In

addition to social studies content, students will experience opportunities

to develop valued twenty-first century skills such as critical thinking,

communication, and collaboration .

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CORE AFTERNOON PROGRAMS

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SPECIALPROGRAMSDriver’s Education

JUNE 5–16 8:30–11:30 AM

Enhancing Mathematics Understanding through Measurement Concepts

JUNE 5–23 8:00–11:45 AM16

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Driver’s Education GR 10–12Emphasizing the techniques of defensive driving, this course equips students

with the skills necessary to be a safe and sensible driver . By creating a “Skills

Project Book,” students take a proactive role in learning the rules of the road,

thereby aiding their development as young drivers . This course includes

the thirty hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel

instruction required by state law . Driving time will occur outside of class

time and will be scheduled on an individual basis with the instructor . We

recommend that students be at least 15½ years old by the start of the class .

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Enhancing Mathematics Understanding through Measurement Concepts GR 3Bolster your child’s understanding of mathematics through fun and interesting

investigations of the environment . Measurement provides endless learning

opportunities for both mathematics and science-focused investigations . This

3-week course will provide a unique opportunity for incoming third graders to

deepen their knowledge of quantity, units, the number line, place value, and

operations to complement what they’ve learned through second grade and

strengthen their mathematical skills as they move on to the upper elementary

grades . This course will challenge students to use their knowledge in new

ways and to extend their mathematical understanding as they engage in

explorations through the lens of science . Students will notice and investigate

the beauty and abundance around them by connecting mathematics and

science through hands-on activities involving measurement .

TUITION IS WAIVED through the support of CRDG and the CRDG Summer Programs . Mathematics curriculum modules used in this course are adapted

from research-based materials developed by CRDG faculty . Participation in

this course will contribute to the ongoing research on these modules . Consent

to participate in this research is required for enrollment . (Valued at $470 .

Tuition will be covered by CRDG for research purposes . Enrollment is limited

to participating schools only . Contact our office for more information; online

registration is not available .)

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SUMMER ADVENTURESMay 30–June 2 • July 10–14 • July 17–218:00 AM–3:15 PM

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Junior Adventurers GR 1–3This course is designed to introduce ambitious, energetic students to activities

that will help them gain self-confidence by safely attempting new challenges,

make and practice healthy lifestyle choices, and demonstrate cooperative

teamwork behaviors while working with and supporting their peers .

These goals are practiced and accomplished through participation in a full

day of adventurous activities . Adventures vary weekly and include applying

safety rules and precautions to all water activities including outrigger canoe

paddling, rafting, swimming, and diving both in the pool and on ocean

outings, learning bicycle safety and skills and going on bike path rides, and

participating in individual challenges and team sports .

Senior Adventurers GR 4–8This course is designed to challenge ambitious, energetic students to learn

and apply basic survival skills, gain self-confidence by safely attempting new

challenges, make and practice healthy lifestyle choices, and demonstrate

cooperative teamwork behaviors while working with and supporting their peers .

These goals are practiced and accomplished through participation in a full day

of adventurous activities . Adventures vary weekly and include practicing basic

survival and orienteering skills on various hiking trails, applying safety rules and

precautions in all water activities including outrigger canoe paddling, rafting,

swimming, and diving both in the pool and on ocean outings, learning bicycle

safety and skills and going on bike path rides, and participating in individual

challenges and team sports .

SUMMER ADVENTURES

General Information• Students do not need previous experience (such as bicycle riding or

swimming) to participate .

• Students are not required to participate in all aspects of the activities, but

are encouraged to remain involved .

• Junior Adventurers will have a similar but less vigorous schedule than the

Senior Adventurers group . When appropriate, students may choose to

participate in activities designed for the other group (for example, Junior

Adventurers who are experienced bike riders may request to go on the

longer Senior Adventurers bike ride . Or Senior Adventurers who are not up

to a long hike may request to participate in the Junior Adventures activity .

• Students must bring their own snacks and lunch every day .

Summer Adventures A May 30–June 2Summer Adventures B July 10–14Summer Adventures C July 17–21

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AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMWeekly from May 30 to July 21 3:15–5:30 PM

After-School Program GR 1–8As a service to working parents, CRDG Summer Programs offers an after-

school program for students who are enrolled in our full-day and afternoon

classes .

More than just a babysitting service, our after school program is led by

qualified teachers and involves students in a variety of fun and educational

activities—outdoor competitions, indoor games, movie days, cooking, science

activities, crafts, and more—all in a safe and supervised environment .

Students should bring their own snacks .

IMPORTANT: Please notify the office of any food sensitivities or dietary restrictions, as sampling food may be an optional part of this class .

The program has no registration limit .

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CRDG Summer Programs 2017(on the University Laboratory School campus)

May 30–July 21, 2016

University of Hawai‘i at MānoaCurriculum Research & Development Group1776 University Avenue, CMA 101Honolulu, HI 96822

Phone: (808) 956–8176Email: crdgsum@hawaii .eduWebsite: www .hawaii .edu/crdg/sp

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