USJ Summer Programs 2016

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Each summer, the University School of Jackson offers a great variety of day camps, fine arts and athletic camps, and academic courses for children of all ages. Most camps are open to all, not just USJ students. Feel free to invite friends who do not have children at USJ. Many of our camps fill up quickly, so we encourage you to register today!

A $25 deposit per camp is required. Camp registration

opens April 1st at www.usjbruins.org/camps.

Questions? Contact Summer Programs Director

Melissa Zerfoss at 731-300-3686 or [email protected].


WEEK ONE: May 31-June 3• Girls Basketball (2nd-8th)

• Guided Summer Reading (6th-10th)

• Lower School Summer Library

WEEK TWO: June 6-10• ACT English Prep (10th-12th)

• ACT Math Prep (10th-12th)

• Artrageous Art Camp (1st-8th)

• Baseball (1st-8th)

• Best of the West Soccer (1st-12th)


• Jackson National Golf Camp (6th-12th)

• LEGO Programming and Robotics (5th-9th)

• Little Bruins Art (Ages 3-6)


WEEK THREE: June 13-17• Boys Basketball (K-8th)

• Drivers Ed (Age 15+)


• Jackson National Golf Camp (1st-5th)

• Little Bruins Adventure Camp (Ages 3-6)


WEEK FOUR: June 20-24• Football Basic Skills Camp (1st-5th)

• Little Bruins Beginner’s Gymnastics (Ages 3-6)

• Lower School Summer Library• Offensive/Defensive Line

Camp (6th-8th)

• Quarterback/Wide Receiver Camp (6th-8th)

• Running Camp (5th-8th)

• Tennis Camp (K-12th)

WEEK FIVE: June 27-July 1• Athletic Fitness Camp (1st-7th)

• Dance Camp (1st-5th)

• Drama Camp (8th-12th)

• Little Bruins TOT Basketball (Ages 3-6)

• Lower School Summer Library• Tennis Camp (K-12th)

WEEK SIX: July 4-8 NO CAMPS

WEEK SEVEN: July 11-15• Algebra Boot Camp (8th-10th)

• CodeCombat (4th-6th)

• Little Bruins Music Camp (Ages 3-6)

• Lower School Summer Library• Musical Theater Camp Week 1

(1st-9th)

• SCRATCH: Intro to Programming (2nd-5th)

• Soccer Camp (1st-8th)


• Volleyball Camp (3rd-8th)

WEEK EIGHT: July 18-22• July Boys Basketball (5th-8th)

• Little Bruins Dance Camp (Ages 3-6)

• Lower School Summer Library• Middle School Math Camp

(6th-8th)

• Musical Theater Camp Week 2 (1st-9th)

WEEK NINE: July 25-29• Grammar Skills (6th-9th)

• Grammar for Upper School (10th-12th)

• iMovie Workshop (6th-12th)

• Study Skills (9th-12th)


WEEK TEN: August 1-5• Jump Start the Common

App Workshop: Rising 12th,

USJ students only

WEEK ELEVEN: August 8-12• Learn Your Laptop

(after school): Rising 6th-12th,

only USJ students new to Middle

and Upper Schools

LET’S HAVE FUN THIS SUMMER!

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Camp BruinsYour children will love our organized, 10-week summer daycare program full of learning experiences and fun activities, which are developmentally appropriate for 2-year-olds through rising 6th graders.

Structured weekly themes include water play, arts and crafts, jumpers and inflatables, physical activities and games, and music.

The camp is open from May 23 through July 29, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The camp will be closed July 4. USJ families may register February 1-March 15. Non-USJ families may register March 16-April 15.

For more information, contact Camp Bruins Director Faith Dixon at [email protected].

Tuition (may be broken into two payments):• 5 days a week for the entire summer: $1,375• 3 days a week for the entire summer: $935• 2 days a week for the entire summer: $715Registration: $50 per child / $100 per family maximum

LEARNING DISGUISED AS FUN!ALL SUMMER

Summer LibraryEach Wednesday in June, and July 13 and 20, the Lower School library will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a special presentation each week at 10 a.m. Families with signed USJ enrollment contracts may check out books. These presentations are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Lower School Librarian Mimi Hirstein at [email protected].


WEEK ONE

May 31-June 3

Girls BasketballGrades: Rising 2nd-8th • Price: $105Time: (Tuesday-Friday) 9 a.m. to noon Instructors: Girls’ Basketball Head Coach Tony Shutes and the USJ Lady Bruins basketball team Locations: USJ Middle and Upper School gyms

This camp will focus on ball handling, shooting, and fundamentals. Campers will also participate in three-on-three, free throws, and hotshot competitions! For more information, contact Coach Shutes at [email protected].

Guided Summer Reading: Week 1 of 3Grades: Rising 6th-10th • Price: $130(Dates are June 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, and 17) Times: Rising 6th: 9 to 10 a.m. Rising 7th: 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Rising 8th: 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Rising 9th: 1 to 2 p.m. Rising 10th: 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Instructor: Middle School English Teacher Dana Simmons Location: Mrs. Simmons’ Middle School classroom

Mrs. Simmons will guide students through the most complicated summer reading novel assigned for each grade. Students will get a head start on the upcoming school year by getting a thorough review of the book and by learning how to glean key information so they are ready for the discussion and test in class once school begins. Assignments will be given each week, so if you need to miss a day or two that is fine. For more information, contact Mrs. Simmons at [email protected].

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WEEK TWO

June 6-10

ACT English PrepGrades: Rising 10th-12th • Price: $155Time: (Monday-Friday) 1 to 3 p.m. Instructor: Upper School AP English Language Teacher Katie Ramer Location: Mrs. Ramer’s Upper School classroom

Mrs. Ramer will use a mixture of lecture, guided instruction, and student practice to refresh students of the English usage and rhetorical skills needed to be successful on the English portion of the ACT. Students will learn proven test-taking strategies for standardized tests, take and score practice ACT tests, review critical reading skills related to passage analysis, review writing skills, and practice ACT writing skills concepts. This course also serves to be good preparation for students wanting to get a head start on their upcoming fall English course. For more information, contact Mrs. Ramer at [email protected].

ACT Math PrepGrades: Rising 10th-12th • Price: $155Time: (Monday-Friday) 10 a.m. to noon Instructor: Middle School Honors Math Teacher Bryce King Location: Mr. King’s Middle School classroom

Mr. King will refresh students on the mathematical material needed to be successful on the math portion of the ACT. Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry topics will be reviewed, and general test-taking strategy will be discussed. This course is designed as a good preparation for students taking the upcoming ACT. This course will also give a general review of 9th- through 11th-grade mathematics and be good preparation for students wanting to get a head start on their upcoming fall math course. For more information, contact Mr. King at [email protected].

Artrageous Art CampGrades: Rising 1st-8th • Prices: $155 Times: (Monday-Friday) Session One: 10:30 a.m. to noonSession Two: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Instructor: Upper School AP Art Teacher Libby LynchLocation: Mrs. Lynch’s Upper School art room

Activities include drawing, painting, tie dying, clay, and other fun projects! Both sessions include snacks and supplies and will cover the same content. For more information, contact Mrs. Lynch at [email protected].

Baseball CampGrades: Rising 1st-8th • Prices: $105 / $130Times: (Monday-Thursday) Rising 1st-4th: 9 a.m. to noonRising 5th-8th: 1 to 4 p.m. Instructor: Head Baseball Coach Jack Peel with USJ playersLocation: USJ baseball field

This camp will emphasize baseball fundamentals, including hitting, pitching, base running, and throwing, along with offensive and defensive techniques. For more information, contact Coach Peel at [email protected].


Best of the West Soccer CampGrades: Rising 1st-12th • Price: $125Times: (Monday-Friday) Rising 1st-7th: 9 a.m. to noonRising 8th-12th: 5 to 8 p.m.Instructor: Head Soccer Coach Paul ConwayLocation: USJ soccer field

Camp emphasizes developing and improving the soccer skills of each camper. Techniques such as shooting, passing, receiving, heading, dribbling, and goalkeeping are learned through individual and group instruction. Beginners and experienced players are welcome! Camp is for both boys and girls. Camp fee includes T-shirt. For more information, contact Coach Conway at [email protected].

Guided Summer Reading: Week 2 of 3 (Mon/Wed/Friday) Times vary based on grade $130 rising 6th-10th. See WEEK ONE for times and course description.

Jackson National Golf CampGrades: Rising 6th-12th • Price: $130Time: (Monday-Friday) 8 to 11 a.m. Instructors: Tom and Marshall Talkington, PGA ProfessionalsLocation: Jackson National Golf Course, 307 Henderson Rd., Jackson

Campers will be divided by skill level and age. Camp emphasizes the fundamentals of golf, rules, and etiquette through drills and tournament play. Registration begins May 1, 2016 at Jackson National Golf Course or online at www.golfjn.com/online-store. Each camp is limited to the first 24 paid campers. For more information, contact Mrs. Dana Talkington at [email protected] or 731-424-3146.

LEGO Programming and RoboticsGrades: Rising 5th-9th • Price: $180Time: (Monday-Friday) 9 a.m. to noon Instructor: Union University Professor and Computer Science Depart. Chair Dr. Jan WilmsLocation: Middle School computer lab

Dr. Wilms will teach this fun course once again. Space is extremely limited. Lego kits will be provided to use during the camp, but students are encouraged to bring their own. $50 deposit required. Registered campers will be required to have software loaded onto their student MacBooks prior to the course. We will notify registered campers when the software upload will take place. Non-USJ students will use a MacBook during class. For more information, contact Dr. Wilms at 731-661-5267 or [email protected].

Little Bruins Art CampGrades: Ages 3 to rising K • Price: $120Time: (Monday-Friday) Session 1: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Session 2: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Instructor: Tammie TrinidadLocation: Meet in the Lower School front foyer

Students will create art projects each day that correspond with our favorite children’s books. This popular camp filled completely last year and had a waiting list. Both sessions have the same content. Camp fee includes all art supplies and a snack. For more information, contact Camp Bruins Director Faith Dixon at [email protected].

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Boys BasketballGrades: Rising K-8th Price: $105 / $125 / $125 Times: Rising K-2nd: 8 to 10 a.m. (Monday-Friday)Rising 3rd-5th: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Monday-Thursday)Rising 6th-8th: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Monday-Thursday)Instructors: Head Basketball Coach Oliver Simmons and USJ playersLocation: 2nd-5th gym for rising K-5th; Upper School gym for rising 6th-8th

Camp will emphasize basketball fundamentals including ball handling, shooting, footwork, passing, and more offensive skills. For more information, contact Coach Simmons at [email protected].

WEEK THREE

June 13-17

Drivers Ed Age: Age 15 by June 1 • Price: $400Time: (Monday-Friday) 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Instructors: John Herriman and Jim HardegreeLocation: Upper School cafeteria

This course includes 30 hours of mandatory classroom instruction and 6 hours of additional behind-the-wheel instruction. Students should be 15 years old on or before June 1, 2016. This class usually fills up quickly, so don’t delay in registering.

Pay your $200 deposit or the full amount online. The deposit is nonrefundable but is applied toward the course fee. Deadline for registration is May 13, 2016. An additional medical release registration form is also required. For more information, contact instructor John Herriman at [email protected].

Tip: Check with your insurance company to see if this class will earn you a discount on your car insurance.


Little Bruins Adventure CampGrades: Ages 3 to rising KPrice: $160; lunch includedTime: (Monday-Friday) 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Tammie TrinidadLocation: Meet in the Lower School front foyer

This action-packed camp will allow your child to experience Camp Bruins for one week. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, including water day, inflatables, awesome art projects, bike day, and more! Includes camp T-shirt. For more information, contact Camp Bruins Director Faith Dixon at [email protected].

Guided Summer Reading: Week 3 of 3(Mon/Wed/Friday) Times vary based on grade $130 rising 6th-10th. See WEEK ONE for times and course description.

Jackson National Golf CampGrades: Rising 1st-5th • Price: $130Time: (Monday-Friday) 8 to 11 a.m. Instructors: Tom and Marshall Talkington, PGA ProfessionalsLocation: Jackson National Golf Course, 307 Henderson Rd., Jackson

Campers will be divided by skill level and age. Camp emphasizes the fundamentals of golf, rules, and etiquette through drills and tournament play. Registration begins May 1, 2016 at Jackson National Golf Course or online at www.golfjn.com/online-store. Each camp is limited to the first 24 paid campers. For more information, contact Mrs. Dana Talkington at [email protected] or 731-424-3146.

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Little Bruins Beginner’s GymnasticsGrades: Ages 3 to rising K • Price: $105Time: (Monday-Friday) 9 to 10:30 a.m. Instructor: USJ graduate Emily Lambert of Glory Gymnastics CenterLocation: Meet in the Lower School front foyer

This fun beginner’s class will introduce campers to the basics of gymnastics such as rolls, donkey kicks, and cartwheels, and will also focus on the development of locomotor skills like jumping, climbing, and landing. For more information, contact Glory Gymnastics at 731-424-5437.

WEEK FOUR

June 20-24

Football Basic Skills CampGrades: Rising 1st-5th • Price: $105Times: (Monday-Wednesday) 1 to 3 p.m. Instructors: Head Football Coach Rusty Bradley with Upper and Middle School coaching staffLocation: USJ Football Field House

This basic skills camp is designed for young men interested in learning the fundamentals of football. Players will be taught skills that are applicable for youth league, middle school, and high school. For more information, contact Coach Bradley at [email protected].


Tennis CampGrades: Rising K-12th • Price: $105 / $155Times: (Monday-Friday)Rising K-2nd: 8 to 10 a.m.Rising 3rd-12th: 8 to 11 a.m.Instructor: Head Tennis Coach and USPTA Pro Ted MeasleyLocation: USJ tennis courts

This course is for beginners and intermediates. Campers will be divided by age and skill level. For more information, contact Coach Measley at [email protected] or 731-697-6027.

Offensive Line/ Defensive Line CampGrades: Rising 6th-8th • Price: $105Time: (Monday-Wednesday) 4 to 6 p.m.Instructors: Head Football Coach Rusty Bradley with Upper and Middle School coaching staffLocation: USJ Football Field House

The Offensive Line/Defensive Line camp is designed for young men interested in developing their skills in the fundamentals of offensive and defensive line play. Players will be taught footwork in the run game, footwork in pass protection, hand placement, pass rush techniques, and many more basic skills needed to be an offensive or defensive lineman. For more information, contact Coach Bradley at [email protected].

Quarterback/Wide Receiver CampGrades: Rising 6th-8th • Price: $105Time: (Monday-Wednesday) 4 to 6 p.m.Instructors: Head Football Coach Rusty Bradley with Upper and Middle School coaching staffLocation: USJ Football Field House

This camp is designed for young men interested in polishing their skills in the fundamentals of quarterback and wide receiver play. Wide receivers will be taught the fundamentals of stance and starts, route running, getting in and out of breaks, and ball skill development. Quarterbacks will be taught the fundamentals of throwing mechanics, footwork in drops, pocket drills, how to read basic concepts in the passing game, and how to recognize defensive coverages. For more information, contact Coach Bradley at [email protected].

Running CampGrades: Rising 6th-8th • Price: $105Time: (Monday-Friday) 8 to 10 a.m. Instructor: Middle School Cross Country Coach Lisa EvansLocation: Upper School Track

Campers will be exposed to various fundamentals of running each day, including trail running, speed training, and hill workouts. This camp will also focus on injury prevention, strength and core training, yoga, and sports nutrition. Several guest trainers will visit during the week. For more information, contact Coach Evans at [email protected].

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Dance CampGrades: Rising 1st-5th • Price: $135Times: (Monday-Friday) 1 to 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Upper School Advanced Theater Teacher and Choreographer Erica DavidsonLocation: Blankenship Theatre

Campers will learn various dance steps and styles to help prepare them for stage performances. They will also work on a dance recital to be performed for family and friends on Friday, July 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the Blankenship Theatre. For more information, contact Mrs. Davidson at [email protected].

Drama CampGrades: Rising 8th-12th • Price: $155Times: (Monday-Friday) 3 to 5 p.m.Instructor: Upper School Advanced Theater Teacher Erica DavidsonLocation: Blankenship Theatre

Students will learn the basic, but critical, terminology that is regularly used in theater. Campers will perform daily theatrical exercises that will help prepare them for when they are on stage. They will also work on a one-act play that will be performed for family and friends on Friday, July 1 at 7 p.m. in the Blankenship Theatre. For more information, contact Mrs. Davidson at [email protected].

WEEK FIVE

June 27-July 1

Athletic Fitness CampGrades: Rising 1st-7th • Price: $125Times: (Monday-Thursday) 9 to 11:30 a.m.Instructor: Upper School Strength & Conditioning Coach Nick StamperLocation: Strength & Conditioning facility and Upper School gym. Meet in the Upper School gym foyer.

This camp will provide a great opportunity to keep your kids ACTIVE during the summer. Campers can expect to have fun while working out! The camp will also introduce kids to games and workouts that focus on proper posture, mobility, speed, agility, and strength that is great for building any young athlete’s fitness base. Coach Nick Stamper is a certified and highly qualified performance coach that works with athletes from Little League to the professional level. Additional staff includes USJ Middle School soccer coach Briamst Castro. For more information, contact Coach Stamper at [email protected].


Little Bruins TOT Basketball Grades: Ages 3 to rising K • Price: $105 Times: (Monday-Friday) 9 to 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Mary-Elizabeth Moore Christenson Location: Meet in the Lower School front foyer.

This fun, action-packed camp will focus on ball handling, dribbling, and games that enhance fine motor skills and agility. During the “brain train” section, kids will incorporate arts and crafts while moving through the world of dinosaurs. For more information, contact Mrs. Christenson at [email protected].



WEEK SIXJuly 4-8

NO CAMPS

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Algebra Boot CampGrades: Rising 8th-9th • Price: $155Time: (Monday-Friday) 1 to 3 p.m.Instructor: Middle School Honors Math Teacher Bryce KingLocation: Bryce King’s classroom

This camp is all algebra, all week long. Mr. King will focus on the fundamentals. It is the perfect course for students who would like to get a head start on their fall mathematics course or who need additional reinforcement on the algebra section of the ACT. Must have 10 campers for the course to be held. For more information, contact Mr. King at [email protected].

CodeCombatGrades: Rising 4th-6th • Price: $155Time: (Monday-Friday) 1 to 3 p.m.Instructor: Lower School Technology Teacher Heidi McDanielLocation: Lower School computer lab

CodeCombat is an online course that teaches computer coding using two coding languages, Python and JavaScript. Campers will move through different levels solving puzzles and winning battles while writing code. Students must have an email address set up by their parent before the first day of camp. For more information, contact Mrs. McDaniel at [email protected].

Little Bruins Music CampGrades: Ages 3 to Rising K • Price: $105Time: (Monday-Friday) 9 to 10:30 a.m.Instructor: Lauren RiceLocation: Meet in the Lower School front foyer.

This camp will be a fun week of music and movement activities for our youngest Bruins. Campers will be introduced to many types of music and hopefully will develop an appreciation that will last a lifetime. Instructor Lauren Rice has served as an assistant voice coach at Studio on Main in Friendship. She also taught music classes at Camp Bruins in 2015. For more information, contact Camp Bruins Director Faith Dixon at [email protected].

Musical Theater Camp (Week 1)Grades: Rising 1st-9thPrice: $175 for both weeksTimes: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Dates are July 11-12, 14-16, and 18-19) Must attend both weeks.Instructor: Upper School Choir and AP Music Theory Teacher Dr. Tammy GrantLocation: Blankenship Theatre

Once again, Dr. Grant teaches students how to perform a Broadway junior musical. Show date is July 19. This popular camp filled completely last year, so register today! For more information, contact Dr. Grant at [email protected].

WEEK SEVEN

July 11-15


SCRATCH Intro to Computer ProgrammingGrades: Rising 2nd-5th • Price: $155 Time: (Monday-Friday) 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Instructor: Lower School Technology Teacher Heidi McDanielLocation: Lower School computer lab

This course teaches MIT’s Scratch programming language, which allows you to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art. For more information, contact Mrs. McDaniel at [email protected].

Volleyball CampGrades: Rising 3rd-8th • Price: $105Time: (Monday-Thursday) 8 to 10 a.m.Instructor: Middle School Volleyball CoachLocation: Upper School gym

Volleyball camp will emphasize the fundamentals of passing, setting, hitting, blocking, and serving. Great way to decide if volleyball is something your camper would like to play in Middle School.



Soccer CampGrades: Rising 1st-8th • Price $105Time: (Monday-Friday) 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.Instructor: Middle School Soccer Coach Briamst CastroLocation: USJ soccer field

Participants will learn shooting, passing, receiving, heading, dribbling, and goalkeeping through individual and group instruction. Beginners and experienced players are welcome! Camp is for both boys and girls; fee includes T-shirt. For more information, contact Coach Paul Conway at [email protected].

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July Boys Basketball CampGrades: Rising 5th-8th • Price: $155Time: (Monday-Friday) 8 to 11 a.m.Instructor: Head Basketball Coach Oliver Simmons and USJ playersLocation: Upper School gym

This camp will emphasize basketball fundamentals including ball handling, shooting, footwork, and passing. This is more advanced than the June basketball camp. For more information, contact Coach Simmons at [email protected].

WEEK EIGHT

July 18-22

Little Bruins Dance CampGrades: Ages 3 to Rising K • Price: $120Time: (Monday-Friday) 9 to 10:30 a.m.Instructor: Upper School Advanced Theater Teacher and Choreographer Erica DavisonLocation: Meet in the Lower School front foyer.

Little Bruins Dance Camp is a great way for your child to exert some energy while having fun. Instructor Erica Davidson will teach campers some of the basic dance steps while they groove to upbeat and educational songs. Students will also work on a short performance for parents and grandparents, which will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Mrs. Davidson at [email protected].


Middle School Math CampGrades: Rising 6th-8th • Price: $205Time: (Monday-Thursday) 9 to 11 a.m.Instructor: Upper and Middle School Technology Coordinator Mary Ellen Vaughn KelleyLocation: Billy Hight’s Middle School classroom

This is a refresher course for students who need to brush up on the basics of math before entering the next grade level. For more information, contact Mrs. Kelley at [email protected].

Musical Theater Camp (Week 2)Grades: Rising 1st-9thPrice: $175 for both weeksTimes: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Dates are July 11-12, 14-16, and 18-19) Must attend both weeks.Instructor: Upper School Choir and AP Music Theory Teacher Dr. Tammy GrantLocation: Blankenship Theatre

Once again, Dr. Grant teaches students how to perform a Broadway junior musical. Show date is July 19. This popular camp filled completely last year, so register today! For more information, contact Dr. Grant at [email protected].

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Grammar SkillsGrades: Rising 6th-9th • Price: $130Time: (Monday-Thursday) 4 to 5:30 p.m.Instructor: Middle School English Teacher Dana SimmonsLocation: Mrs. Simmons’ Middle School classroom

Brush up on your grammar skills before the start of the new school year. This course will mainly focus on parts of speech. For more information, contact Mrs. Simmons at [email protected].

Grammar for Upper SchoolGrades: Rising 10th-12th • Price: $205Time: (Monday-Thursday) 4 to 5:30 p.m. Instructor: Upper School AP English Language Teacher Katie RamerLocation: Mrs. Ramer’s Upper School classroom

Students will review the basics of grammar and specific content for grades 10 through 12. For more information, contact Mrs. Ramer at [email protected].

iMovie WorkshopGrades: Rising 6th-12th • Price: $205Time: (Monday-Friday) 9 to 11 a.m.Instructor: Middle and Upper School Technology Coordinator Mary Ellen Vaughn KelleyLocation: Middle School classroom TBD

Digital movie making…Go from the script to the screen and all the movie-making steps in between! This workshop will equip your child with 21st century presentations skills. Many classes at USJ require academic presentations using iMovie. During our time working together, students will create at least three iMovies, two of which will be geared towards classroom expectations and one just for fun! Sign up now to help your child be ready for the digital classroom! For more information, contact Mrs. Kelley at [email protected].

Study SkillsGrades: Rising 9th-12th • Price: FreeTime: (Monday-Thursday) 1 to 3 p.m.Instructor: Upper School Director Ben MurphyLocation: Upper School classroom TBD

This free course is designed for all Upper School students, particularly for those new to USJ. Mr. Murphy will focus on teaching the study habits and skills needed to be successful for Upper School course work. Space is limited. For more information, contact Mr. Murphy at [email protected].



WEEK NINEJuly 25-29


WEEK TENAugust 1-5

WEEK ELEVEN

August 8-12

Learn Your LaptopGrades: Rising 6th-12th (USJ students new to Middle and Upper School only) • Price: $130Time: (Tuesday-Friday) 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.Instructor: Middle School English Teacher Dana SimmonsLocation: Mrs. Simmons’ Middle School classroom

Get a jump-start on the new school year and improve your MacBook skills. This workshop will focus on the basics of your laptop, how to organize assignments, and how to use the technology available with your new MacBook. This class is designed to better prepare rising 6th graders and students who are new to USJ for the upcoming school year. For more information, contact Mrs. Simmons at [email protected].

Jump-Start the Common App WorkshopGrade: Rising 12th (USJ students only)Price: FreeTimes: (Monday or Tuesday) 1 to 3 p.m.Instructor: Director of College Advising Carol RyanLocation: Upper School Classroom TBD

This workshop is for USJ seniors interested in getting started on the Common Application for college. Students will work with the college advising staff and Mrs. Ryan will proofread and provide feedback on the personal essay. Snacks provided. To register or for more information, contact Mrs. Ryan at [email protected].

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