Randolph-Macon Academy Summer Academic Camp 2015

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Randolph-Macon Academy admits persons of any race, gender, color, religion, nationality and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. R-MA does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Afternoon & Weekend Activities Team Building Community Service Basketball Soccer Tennis Frisbee Dodgeball Laser Tag Swimming Art Hiking Trips to Theme Parks (such as Hershey Park and Kings Dominion) Canoeing/Rafting Camping Field Trips (to area parks and museums) And more! Sample Daily Schedule Monday through Friday 6:45 am...................................... Wake up 7:45-8:15 am ............................ Breakfast 8:20 am.................................. Flag raising 8:30-9:45 am ............ 1 st academic period 9:50-11:05 am........... 2 nd academic period 11:10-12:25 pm......... 3 rd academic period 12:40-1:10 pm ................................Lunch 1:10-1:55 pm ... Mentoring group meeting 2:05 pm.......................... Announcements 2:10-3:20 pm ..... Activities/Homework lab 3:20-4:20 pm ............................ Free time 4:25-5:05 pm ............................Study hall 5:15 pm......................... Flagpole meeting 5:30-6:00 pm ................................. Dinner 6:15-9:30 pm ........ Recreational activities 9:30 pm........................... Prepare for bed 9:45 pm..................................... Lights out Students wear R-MA athletic clothes, sneakers, and white socks. Students must meet R-MA grooming standards. Additional information will be provided after a student is accepted. Dress Code Visit Us! Open House Dates February 16 March 22 April 19 May 25 June 14 To register or schedule a personal visit: • Call 540-636-5484 • Visit www.rma.edu/open-house • Email [email protected] Randolph-Macon Academy 200 Academy Drive Front Royal, VA 22630

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A brochure providing an overview of the 2015 summer academic camp being held at Randolph-Macon Academy in Front Royal, VA. The camp will feature two two-week sessions and one four-week session. Mornings provide great academics, while afternoons, evenings, and weekends allow for plenty of summer fun and relaxation.

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Randolph-Macon Academy admits persons of any race, gender, color, religion, nationality and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made

available to students at the school. R-MA does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Afternoon & Weekend Activities Team Building

Community Service

BasketballSoccerTennisFrisbee

DodgeballLaser TagSwimming

Art Hiking

Trips to Theme Parks (such as

Hershey Park and Kings Dominion)

Canoeing/RaftingCamping

Field Trips (to area parks and museums)

And more!

Sample Daily ScheduleMonday through Friday

6:45 am...................................... Wake up7:45-8:15 am ............................ Breakfast8:20 am..................................Flag raising8:30-9:45 am ............ 1st academic period9:50-11:05 am ...........2nd academic period11:10-12:25 pm ......... 3rd academic period12:40-1:10 pm ................................Lunch1:10-1:55 pm ... Mentoring group meeting2:05 pm.......................... Announcements2:10-3:20 pm ..... Activities/Homework lab3:20-4:20 pm ............................ Free time4:25-5:05 pm ............................Study hall5:15 pm.........................Flagpole meeting5:30-6:00 pm .................................Dinner6:15-9:30 pm ........ Recreational activities9:30 pm........................... Prepare for bed9:45 pm.....................................Lights out

Students wear R-MA athletic clothes, sneakers, and white socks. Students must meet R-MA grooming standards. Additional information will be provided after a student is accepted.

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Randolph-Macon Academy Middle School Summer Academic CampJuly 5-17, 2015 and/or July 19-31, 2015

Learn, make friends, and have fun this

summer!

Skills ClassesNeed to brush up on math or improve your study skills?

Basic Math: Focus on basic operations and word problems with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Pre-Algebra: Learn about equations, the use of rational numbers, inequalities, and functions. Connect algebraic functions to geometry.

Study Skills: Discover the methodology of proper study habits, what works and what does not. Practice organizational, note-taking, and reading skills, and learn proper research and writing skills.

English as a Second Language is also available. For more information, visit www.rma.edu/summer-esl.

Enrichment CoursesLove history, music, or writing? How about computer animation or science?

Digital Media: This course introduces web-based programs and applications. Learn the basics of digital art, photography, presentation and computer-aided design, and explore careers in the digital field.

Music Technology: Learn how to play piano using R-MA’s MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) lab. Each work station features a full 88-key keyboard with weighted keys and alternate instrumentation. Compose, play, and record your own music!

The curriculum for each of the following enrichment courses will center around this year’s theme: Nature and the Environment.

Science Explorer*: Explore the geology and flora and fauna of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley. Hands-on learning will also focus on the ecosystems of the Shenandoah River.

Reading and Writing: Enrich your reading comprehension and writing skills with this workshop-style class focusing on literary pieces centered on Nature and the Environment.

History in Action*: Discover the rich culture and history of the Shenandoah Valley and the Piedmont. Examine the National Forest Service, the National Park Service, and the Smithsonian programs in the context of U.S. History.

*Note: There are three class periods each day. History-in-Action and Science Explorer each run for two periods; students taking one of these classes can only choose one additional course.

Join the Randolph-Macon Middle School Camp for two

weeks or four weeks. Take two to three courses in the morning, and have fun in the afternoon

(and on weekends)! Tuition & FeesApplication Non-refundable application fee..................... $75

Boarding Students *Tuition, room and board For one two-week session .................. $1600 For both two-week sessions ............... $3100 **Expense account ................................... $1000

Day Students *Tuition For one two-week session .................... $550 For both two-week sessions ............... $1050 **Expense account ..................................... $520

*Tuition does not include textbooks or uniforms. **Estimated to cover books, uniforms, and trips. Additonal funds may be required. Unused portion is refunded.

Application Process To be considered for admission, students must complete a summer program application and submit copies of their transcripts and one letter of recommendation from a school official. An in-person or phone/Skype interview will also be arranged. The application should be completed online (www.rma.edu/Apply-On-line). Financial aid is not available for R-MA’s summer programs.

Note that the four-week session runs July 5-July 31, 2015. www.rma.edu