St. Catherine's School | Special Interest Camps

Special Interest Camps age 3 – rising grade 1

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Art Safari

Grab your binoculars because we are going to take a safari around the world! We will visit different countries each day and learn about native animals through literature, games, and art. Discover the thrill of the hunt without leaving camp!
Ages: 3 - 4
Dates: July 5-8 2022; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $220
Instructors: Little Scholars
Bug Bonanza

Are you ready to bug out? Explore the world of bugs as you sing songs, create crafts, and complete math and reading activities focused on the lives of these crawly creatures. We’ll learn about ladybugs, bees, spiders, and many more as we have fun getting buggy!
Ages: 3-4
Dates: June 27-July 1, 2022; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $220
Instructors: Little Scholars
Dino Discovery

Do you know which dinosaur was nicknamed “long neck?” Do you know which dinosaur had the biggest head? Join us for a colossal journey into the world of dinosaurs. Build a dinosaur replica and have an archaeological dig just like a real paleontologist. In Dino Discovery, you will have a swamp stomping good time!
Ages: 3 - 4
Dates: July 18-22, 2022; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $220
Instructors: Little Scholars
Enchanted Engineering

Once upon a time our favorite story book characters found themselves in sticky situations and we can help! Through STEAM and Engineering principals, we will build a house to save the three little pigs, design pulleys and levers to help Rapunzel and much more! In this hands-on class, children will discover how they save the world and create their very own enchanted ending.
Grades: K-1
Dates: July 11-15 2022; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $220 + $50 lab fee = $270
Instructors: Little Scholars
Journey through the Rainforest

Did you know 6% of the earth is covered by rainforest? Slither with us through this diverse ecosystem as we explore the animals, creatures, and unique environment of the rainforest! Conduct experiments and create crafts focused on life in and below the canopy.
Grades: K-1
Dates: June 27-July 1, 2022; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $220
Instructors: Little Scholars
Mini Med School

Is there a doctor in camp? Join us this summer as we bring Mini Med School to camp! Our little doctors will use stuffed animal patients to take blood pressure readings, give “stitches,” put on a cast and make their own first aid kit, all while learning lots about what doctors, dentists, EMTs and other medical professionals do daily. Join us in this fun filled camp.
Ages: Age 3 - 4
Dates: July 25-29, 2022; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $220
Instructors: Little Scholars
Science Palooza

Come discover, experiment, and create as we learn about the colliding worlds of art and science in this STEAM-based camp. We will create biomes from around the world, star gaze at constellations, master meteorology, investigate how things work and dabble in chemistry and physics. Put on your learning cap and grab the art supplies because this STEAM camp will rock your world.
Grades: K-1
Dates: July 18-22 2022; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $220
Instructors: Little Scholars
Scientist in Training

Take a dash of engineering and a sprinkle of earth science, toss it together with some fun and games, and you have a STEAM-based camp. Our future scientists will explore the different worlds of science through take-home creations. Join us for this exciting journey into the world of science.
Ages: 3 - 4
Dates: July 11-15 2022; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $220
Instructors: Little Scholars
Up-Cycled Art

Up Cycle ‘trash’ and recyclable materials into creative creations such as murals, decorative containers, and wearable art. Let your creativity run wild, dream big, and help the environment along with way as you stretch your artsy side.
Grades: K-1
Dates: July 5-8 2022; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $220
Instructors: Little Scholars
Whiz Kids

Join us on a science discovery mission! We will explore the world of science through everyday objects, experiments, and encounters. This camp will enhance the STEM education philosophies with a big punch of fun. Physics, biology, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and zoology will all be covered in the camp.
Grades: K-1
Dates: July 25-29 2022; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $220
Instructors: Little Scholars

Special Interest Camps for Rising Grades 2 – 3

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American Girl Doll Camp

Does your child love American Girl Dolls? Then this is the camp for them! Each day we'll learn about a different AG Doll, the time period in which she and her family "lived" and explore crafts from then. We'll have fun while we create jewelry for our dolls and ourselves! The week will culminate with a tea party on Friday with food for the dolls and the campers. A fabulous week of fun for all!
Grades: 2-3
Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2022 or July 18 - 22, 2022, 8:45 - 11:45 a.m
Class Fee: $250
Instructor: Sarabeth Kawugule
Creative Coding

In Codemoji's Creative Coding summer camp, students will learn the basics of coding and computer science as they are immersed in STEM activities. Students will collaborate to program robots to complete tasks, work with emojis as they dive into the Codemoji platform, and participate in offline unplugged coding activities and games. Throughout the program, students will design a website and learn to utilize their newly acquired coding skills to advance through interactive lessons. The Codemoji program will challenge your students as they advance through HTML, CSS, and JS coding basics and will promote the desire to continue their coding learning outside of the classroom.
Grades: 2-3
Dates: July 25 - 29, 2022, 8:45 - 11:45 a.m
Class Fee: $200
Instructor: Codemoji
Dance Camp! - Full Day

Pack a lunch and stay for the full day. Get ready to get your dance on with one whole week of dancing! That’s right - dance every day and learn different styles and skills and have fun doing it.
Grades: Rising grades 2 - 5
Dates: June 13-17
Times: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Class Fee: $425
Instructor: Kinsley Stevenson
Dance Camp! - Half Day

Get ready to get your dance on with one whole week of dancing! That’s right - dance every day and learn different styles and skills and have fun doing it.
Grades: Rising grades 2 - 5
Dates: June 13-17
Times: 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $250
Instructor: Kinsley Stevenson
Fish N’ Fun

This one-week fishing camp is designed to spark the interest in fishing and teach basic fishing tactics as well as get our younger campers outdoors and having fun. We fish a combination of public and private ponds and reservoirs, and will often find an hour to splash around in a local river in search of crayfish, frogs, and salamanders. Safety is our number one priority, so all campers will wear life jackets when in the water or on a boat. We maintain a 1-to-5 counselor-to-camper ratio to ensure every camper gets some one on one time each day to advance his or her skills. Virginia Outside provides all bait and tackle, rods and reels, and life jackets.
Ages 6-8
Dates: June 13-17
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost $425
Instructor: Virginia Outside
Girls On the Run

Girls will build friendships in a fun and inclusive setting that includes interactive games, being physically active, and expressing creativity through art & crafts and storytelling. In camp, we explore friendships with activities designed to discover what makes a good friend and how to be a good friend to others. Girls move, build, create, write, discuss, connect and laugh all while participating in games and activities that leave them feeling confident and appreciated by their teammates.
Grades: Rising grades 3 - 5 girls
Dates: June 6-10; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $210
Instructor: Girls On the Run Staff
Order in the Court

Oh, no! There are cases against the Big Bad Wolf for blowing down the pigs’ houses. Even Jack is on the stand for stealing from the giant! Through a series of persuasive writing workshops and mock court trials, we will expand our critical thinking and consider diverse perspectives to debate these fairy tale happenings. Time to go to court!
Grades: 2-3
Dates: July 11 - 15, 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $200
Instructors: Brightling Academy
Ready, Set, Tinker!

Research, explore, tinker, repeat! Your camper will connect new science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) concepts with literature. Using comprehension strategies, we will design and create challenging builds in response to those engaging texts. Whether it’s with recyclable materials or codable robots...let’s get ready to tinker!
Grades: 2-3
Dates: July 25 - 29 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $210
Instructors: Brightling Academy

Special Interest Camps: Grades 4-6

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Adventure Fishing

Our day camp for 9-14 year olds is designed to teach the entire process of fishing from rigging rods, tying knots, baiting hooks, to driving boats with trolling motors, all while introducing campers to the great wealth of fishing opportunities the area has to offer. We have access to some great private ponds where campers are assured success and will split our time between the ponds and the James River where we will chase down our own river monsters, flathead and blue catfish up to 30 lbs right here in the city.
Ages 9-14
Dates: June 13 -17
Times: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Cost: $575
Instructor: Virginia Outside
Babysitter Certification

Become a certified babysitter while learning how to care for infants and children, create a safe environment, make good decisions, solve problems and handle emergencies.
Grades: Rising grades 6 - 8
Dates: August 8-10, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (times)
Cost: $160
Tara DiGiacomo
Career Exploration

Explore how different personality traits guide career selection. Students will complete personality surveys and then explore suggested fields. In the process, students will select a field of interest, create a professional resume, and contact a professional in the respective field. During this course, students will hone professional writing skills- resume and professional emails. In addition, students will hear from women in various fields.
Grades: 6-8
Dates: July 11 - 15; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $265
Instructor: Marjorie Nunn
Code It!

Codemoji’s Code It! summer camp's mission is simple: teach students to enjoy all things related to coding and the web while building problem solving and creative thinking skills. Our teachers deliver clear and entertaining instruction to ensure students have fun while learning complex coding skills using emojis that represent HTML text, which lowers the barriers to new coders and increases their excitement and understanding of computer science. Students build animations, websites, and video games; explore multiple coding languages; program robots; create STEM-based projects both on and offline, and are encouraged to share their projects when they get home.
Grades: 4-6
Dates: July 25-29, 2022, 12:45 - 3:45 p.m
Class Fee: $200
Instructor: Codemoji

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Community Helpers

Are you interested in fostering a community of service and empathy? This hands-on camp focuses on the contributions of our community members - firemen, postal workers, nurses and many more. Our campers will learn ways they can serve their community by supporting local causes and organizations. Let’s build each other up with compassion and understanding!
Grades: 4-6
Dates: June 27 - July 1, 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $200
Instructors: Brightling Academy
Dance Camp! - Full Day

Pack a lunch and stay for the full day. Get ready to get your dance on with one whole week of dancing! That’s right - dance every day and learn different styles and skills and have fun doing it.
Grades: Rising grades 2 - 5
Dates: June 13-17
Times: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Class Fee: $425
Instructor: Kinsley Stevenson
Dance Camp! - Half Day

Get ready to get your dance on with one whole week of dancing! That’s right - dance every day and learn different styles and skills and have fun doing it.
Grades: Rising grades 2 - 5
Dates: June 13-17
Times: 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $250
Instructor: Kinsley Stevenson
ELA Escape

Do you love a challenge? Are you ready to go on an adventure to race against the clock to solve fun and interactive puzzles and decode passages, riddles, and clues to break out of English Language Arts (ELA) Escape/ Breakout Rooms? Each day your learning environment will be transformed to take you on a fun adventure, to include making inferences to escape the game of Jumanji or fall down the rabbit hole to decipher the figurative language in an Alice and Wonderland theme. While working in teams on fun adventures, you’ll strengthen your reading skills and learn new reading strategies to help you become an avid reader and critical thinker.
Grades: 5-7
Dates: July 11-15, 2022; 8:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $265
Instructor: Kiera Abdelkader
ELA Summer Escape Room 2.0

Middle School students will expand skills in grammar, reading comprehension, and literacy through participating in English Language Arts (ELA) escape room style challenges. This class will focus on essential concepts needed to master language arts content while promoting cooperative learning, digital citizenship, and analytical skills. Individual creativity and wholesome fun are at the forefront of this active learning environment that students will not want to miss.

Grades: 5-7
Dates: July 25-29, 2022; 8:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $265
Instructor: Nekondeh Myrick
Entrepreneurship

In this course, students will have a hands-on opportunity to explore what it means to be an entrepreneur. Students will engage in a range of activities from financial planning to marketing as they map out their future business venture.
Grades: 6-8
Dates: July 18 - 22; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $265
Instructor: Marjorie Nunn
Girls On the Run

Girls will build friendships in a fun and inclusive setting that includes interactive games, being physically active, and expressing creativity through art & crafts and storytelling. In camp, we explore friendships with activities designed to discover what makes a good friend and how to be a good friend to others. Girls move, build, create, write, discuss, connect and laugh all while participating in games and activities that leave them feeling confident and appreciated by their teammates.
Grades: Rising grades 3 - 5 girls
Dates: June 6-10, 2022; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $210
Instructor: Girls On the Run Staff
Math in the Real World

Work collaboratively to explore how mathematics is all around us. Students will make predictions, collect data, problem solve and use various mathematical structures to represent real world situations through fun and engaging activities.
Grades: 5-6
Dates: July 11-15, 2022; 8:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Class Fee:$265
Instructor: Felecia Ricks
Science Lab

Junior scientists get ready to explore the world around you. From food webs, to Newton’s Laws of Motion, to cell structures...we will learn the concepts and reasoning behind natural processes through the scientific method and hands-on learning. So, grab your goggles for a week of investigating and thinking STEAM!
Grades: 4-6
Dates: July 18-22, 2022, 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $210
Instructors: Brightling Academy

Special Interest Camps: Grades 7-12

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Babysitter Certification

Become a certified babysitter while learning how to care for infants and children, create a safe environment, make good decisions, solve problems and handle emergencies.
Grades: Rising grades 6 - 8
Dates: August 8-10, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $160
Tara DiGiacomo
Career Exploration

Explore how different personality traits guide career selection. Students will complete personality surveys and then explore suggested fields. In the process, students will select a field of interest, create a professional resume, and contact a professional in the respective field. During this course, students will hone professional writing skills- resume and professional emails. In addition, students will hear from women in various fields.
Grades: 6-8
Dates: July 11 - 15; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $265
Instructor: Marjorie Nunn
Driver Education Endorsement Course

This course prepares students for safe motor vehicle operation. Students will receive endorsement for driver education, meeting state mandated requirements for the classroom phase. Attendance is mandatory.
Location: In-person; Turner Hall Lecture Room, St. Catherine's School
Grades: Rising 9-12
Dates: July 11 - 28, 2022; Monday - Thursday 8:45 a.m.-12:00 noon
Final Exam: Thursday, July 28
Cost: $220
Instructor: Denise Manuel
ELA Escape

Do you love a challenge? Are you ready to go on an adventure to race against the clock to solve fun and interactive puzzles and decode passages, riddles, and clues to break out of ELA Escape/ Breakout Rooms? Each day your learning environment will be transformed to take you on a fun adventure, to include making inferences to escape the game of Jumanji or fall down the rabbit hole to decipher the figurative language in an Alice and Wonderland theme. While working in teams on fun adventures, you’ll strengthen your reading skills and learn new reading strategies to help you become an avid reader and critical thinker.
Grades: 5-7
Dates: July 11-15, 2022; 8:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $265
Instructor: Kiera Abdelkader
ELA Summer Escape Room 2.0

Middle School students will expand skills in grammar, reading comprehension, and literacy through participating in escape room style challenges. This class will focus on essential concepts needed to master language arts content while promoting cooperative learning, digital citizenship, and analytical skills. Individual creativity and wholesome fun are at the forefront of this active learning environment that students will not want to miss.

Grades: 5-7
Dates: July 25-29, 2022; 8:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $265
Instructor: Nekondeh Myrick
Entrepreneurship

In this course, students will have a hands-on opportunity to explore what it means to be an entrepreneur. Students will engage in a range of activities from financial planning to marketing as they map out their future business venture.
Grades: 6-8
Dates: July 18 - 22; 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Class Fee: $265
Instructor: Marjorie Nunn
Group SAT Preparation

In this 8 hour class, students will become familiar with the SAT test content and structure. SAT testing strategies will be taught and reinforced. Skills will be reviewed in class and students will have the opportunity to complete 3 practice tests for homework to review and reinforce skills and strategies. Four two hour sessions. Materials provided.
Grades: Rising grades 11 - 12
Dates: August 1-4 (M-Th); 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $450
Instructor: Hannah Bell
Writing the College Application Essay

Don’t put off what you can do today. Take this course and by the end of the session you will have several drafts that could be used for topics that colleges predictably assign.
Grades: Rising 11–12
Dates: August 8-12, 2022; 10 a.m.-noon
location: In-person;. Ellett Hall
Cost: $265
Instructor: John Morgan