Join certified AcroYoga® instructor Amy Impellizzeri for this introduction to AcroYoga®. Blending the wisdom of yoga and the dynamic power of acrobatics, this practice cultivates trust, connection and playfulness. Children will work on strength and flexibility through assisted inversions, as well as partner and group activities such as clapping high five push-ups, connected somersaults, partner flying and mini pyramids. Classes will be held outside, weather permitting. Children will also learn various yogic skills, infused with acrobatic challenges.

June 20-24 (Week 1) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 3rd & up
$160

Join certified yoga instructor Amy Impellizzeri for this exciting new approach to yoga. Children will build communication and interaction skills as they cooperatively engage in partner yoga, acrobatics, slacklining, flying yoga, group games, juggling, and more. Class is held at Gateway, with walking excursions to nearby beaches and Lighthouse Field.

June 20-24 (Week 1) 10:15am-12:15pm Grades: 3rd & up
$175

Lights! Camera! Action! Join professional actor Ralph Peduto for this acting workshop. Children will get on-camera experience and widen their appreciation and understanding of film, TV and other media. Children will also learn skills and techniques of on-camera acting, camera awareness, auditioning, performing, script analysis and more, while having lots of fun!

July 18-22 (Week 5) 10:15am-12:15pm Grades: 4th & up
$175
July 25-29 (Week 6) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 4th & up
$175

The perfect camp for budding veterinarians. Through a combination of field trips, walking explorations and classroom visits from animal experts, children will get up-close-and-personal with a variety of feathered, scaly and furry friends. Transportation will be provided as needed from the Gateway campus.

July 25-29 (Week 6) 1:00-4:00pm Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th
$195

Join a fantastic Gateway staff member for this art-based cultural adventure. Children will expand their knowledge of art and cultures of the world through hands-on crafts, culinary delights, literature and mixed-media presentations. Children will create a variety of artworks inspired by countries around the world.

July 5-8 (Week 3) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 1st & 2nd
$135 (four day class. Closed July 4th) - Class is FULL
July 18-22 (Week 5) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 1st & 2nd
$160

In this extensive two-week art workshop, designed for younger students, is taught by local professional artists, children will explore traditional artistic methods and a variety of mediums including: acrylic and watercolor painting, clay sculpture, figure painting and printmaking. Children will develop and refine their skills and talents through artistic instruction, with time and opportunity to explore their own creativity in a supportive and encouraging environment.

July 18-29 (Week 5, 6) 9:00am-12:15pm Grades: 2nd & 3rd
$350 (two week class)

In this extensive two-week art workshop taught by local professional artists, children will
explore traditional artistic methods and a variety of mediums including: acrylic and watercolor painting, clay sculpture, figure painting and printmaking. Children will develop and refine their skills and talents through artistic instruction, with time and opportunity to explore their own creativity in a supportive and encouraging environment.

June 27-July 8 (Week 2, 3) 9:00am-3:00pm Grades: 3rd & up
$580 (two week class)

*This two-hour class will be held at Motion Pacific at their new location: 131 Front St., Downtown Santa Cruz. The time (9:00am-12:15pm) includes walkding to and from Gateway campus to Motion Pacific; class time will be approximately 9:45am-11:45am)* In ballet class, students will continue their development of basic ballet fundamentals, including body alignment, vocabulary, and basic positions of the feet and arms. The jazz class will provide an introduction to basic jazz technique, focusing on jazz positions, turns, jumps and leaps. Students will also learn center and across-the-floor progressions, as well as proper stretching techniques to enhance strength and flexibility. Must have taken Week 5 of “Motion Pacific Dance Camp,” or have previous dance experience.

July 25-29 (Week 6) 9:00am-12:15pm* Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th
$195

Learn to draw the characters from your favorite animated series or comic book! Local artist and educator Collette Sanchez will begin by teaching children the basics of figure drawing and cartooning. Children will also explore the fictional universes they love and create their own characters and stories.

July 18-22 (Week 5) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 3rd & up
$160

Play chess and explore creative games and activities in this fun class with National Master and professional chess instructor, Gjon Feinstein. Children will spend the first half of each class learning the rules and objectives of chess. Basic guidelines for opening, middlegame, and endgame play will also be covered. After an outdoor break, children spend the second half of the class engaged in chess-related group games and creative projects.

July 18-22 (Week 5) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 1st, 2nd & 3rd
$160- Class is FULL
July 25-29 (Week 6) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 1st, 2nd & 3rd
$160

Improve your game and have fun in this in-depth chess class. Intermediate/advanced chess students will start their days in chess-related group games and creative projects. After an outdoor break, students spend the second half of class learning from National Master and professional chess instructor Gjon Feinstein. Gjon will review fundamental tactics, endgame mates, and various middlegame strategies. Students will also learn to record and review their games, and to use a chess clock.

July 18-22 (Week 5) 1:00-4:00pm Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th
$195
July 25-29 (Week 6) 1:00-4:00pm Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th
$195

Cindy Haug, potter, artist and former Gateway School teacher, returns to teach this exciting, two-week clay workshop. The class will focus on three ways of using clay: coil, slab, and sculpture. Creativity and collaboration will be emphasized during class, and pieces will be glazed and fired before going home. This class runs for two weeks to allow ample time to finish, dry and fire projects.

August 1-12 (Week 7, 8) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th
$320 (two week class)

Learn how to bring your animation ideas to life on a computer screen! Gateway’s own technology teacher Cindy Zimmerman teaches this unique workshop. Children will be introduced to computer animation using Macromedia Flash® and Pivot ®. Children will also have fun making and assembling a basic animated cartoon using movie symbols, sound and animated text. The projects will be emailed or burned onto CD and then mailed home.

July 5-8 (Week 3) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 3rd & up
$150 (four day class. Closed July 4th)

All skill levels are welcome to this arts and crafts exploration of the animal kingdom, taught by artist and educator Collette Sanchez. Drawing from their imaginations, photographs and live animals, children will learn about the anatomy and diversity of animals while establishing skills in field-sketching and painting. Children will also create a variety of animal toys and figures while developing their own imaginary species.

July 5-8 (Week 3) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th
$135 (four day class. Closed July 4th)

Discover the fascinating life cycles and connections between plants and insects within the Life Lab Garden. Students will examine and compare various unique habitats; sunflower
house, insectary hedgerow, gourd arbor, pumpkin patch and the pond. Children will paint and sketch what they observe to be included in their final portfolio.

June 20-24 (Week 1) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 2nd & 3rd
$160
August 1-5 (Week 7) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 2nd & 3rd
$160

Get cooking this summer at Gateway’s Culinary Camp. Join chef and food science educator Phyllis Endicott in preparing a variety of healthy and delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts. Fresh local ingredients will be incorporated into each recipe. Children will first practice basic cooking skills, such as chopping, mixing, measuring, and baking. As we progress through the week, we will gradually introduce more sophisticated techniques. We tailor our curriculum to the dietary needs and desires of our students to ensure that everyone will love what they are cooking. Come eat, learn, and have fun with us!

June 20-24 (Week 1) 10:15am-12:15pm Grades: 4th, 5th & 6th
$195
July 11-15 (Week 4) 10:15am-12:15pm Grades: 3rd & 4th
$195
July 25-29 (Week 6) 10:15am-12:15pm Grades: 4th, 5th & 6th
$195

This year Blue Water Ventures offers this exciting three-day class, ideal for both graduates of Marine Science and Kayaking and slightly older beginners. This class will use kayaks, snorkel masks, wetsuits and a sense of adventure to get up close and personal with our amazing coastline. Destinations may include: Elkhorn Slough, Santa Cruz kelp beds and the wild shoreline of Davenport. Release forms and schedule with specific times and destinations will be sent prior to the class. Drivers needed.

June 29, 30 & July 1st (Week 2: Wed/Thurs/Fri only) 3 days, times vary Grades: 4th & up
$250

Experience life with Gateway Staff on a real working family farm! Children spend full days at the picturesque Everett Family Farm in Soquel. Mornings will be spent learning about running a farm, caring for chickens and goats, collecting and boxing eggs, or helping with the berry harvest. Afternoons will be spent exploring the creek, looking for wildlife, playing games and going on hayrides. Transportation will be provided to and from the Gateway campus. Students bring their own lunches, and a healthy and often farm-fresh snack is provided.

June 20-24 (Week 1) 9:00am-4:30pm Grades: 2nd, 3rd & 4th $360 (All Day)
June 27-July 1 (Week 2) 9:00am-4:30pm Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th
$360 (All Day)

Join fun-loving Katie Benn, returning staff and Kindergarten Camp teacher for outdoor games that will get children moving and bring smiles to their faces. Children will learn cooperation, sportsmanship and team spirit while enjoying parachute play, obstacle courses and many other fun games and activities. We will move, exercise and enjoy one another’s company as we laugh and play!

July 25-29 (Week 6) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 1st & 2nd
$160

Join our fun-loving staff for outdoor play and games that will get you moving and bring a smile to your face. Children will learn the rules and skills of many popular playground games in a supportive environment that focuses on cooperation and sportsmanship.

June 27-July 1 (Week 2) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 3rd & 4th
$160

Join our staff in the Gateway School Life Lab to learn about gardening, including the science behind plant growth and care. Spend time outside in the fresh air, get your hands dirty, and be reminded of the many steps we can take, large and small, to maintain a healthy planet as well as a healthy diet.

July 11-15 (Week 4) 9:00am-12:15pm Grades: 4th & up
$195
July 11-15 (Week 4) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 2nd & 3rd
$160
July 25-29 (Week 6) 9:00am-12:15pm Grades: 4th & up
$195
July 25-29 (Week 6) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 2nd & 3rd
$160

Fun for summer strummers! Children will learn guitar basics from professional musician and guitar instructor Marc Sveen. Guitar I will cover beginning techniques as a group, and will include entertaining musical activities and experiences with different types of music. No previous guitar experience is required to sign up for Guitar I. In Guitar II, children will learn the fundamentals of guitar strumming, finger picking, chords, single notes, reading guitar tablature and music theory. Children will also learn songs and how to play music with others. Guitar I and II can be taken in succession, while more experienced guitarists can sign up for Guitar II with Gateway staff approval. Students should bring their own guitars or arrange for a rental.

Guitar 1 July 11-15 (Week 4) 1:00pm-3:00pm Grades: 3rd & up
$160
Guitar 2 July 18-22 (Week 5) 1:00pm-3:00pm Grades: 3rd & up
$160

This new two-hour class will be held at Motion Pacific at their new location: 131 Front St., Downtown Santa Cruz, the time (9:00-12:15pm) includes walking to and from Gateway campus to Motion Pacific; class time will be approximately 9:45-11:45am.* Children must have taken Week 5 of “Motion Pacific Dance Camp,” or have previous Hip Hop or Acrobatics experience. Acrobatics (T, TH): In acrobatics, children will learn the arts of jumping, tumbling and balancing. Acrobatics is used throughout most genres of dance today. In hip hop, children will increase their rhythm and coordination skills. Students will also focus on learning many fun, upbeat combinations, as well as basic dance moves.

August 1-5 (Week 7) 9:00am-12:15pm* Grades: 3rd & up
$195

Join Gateway staff member and dance instructor, Ashley Collins in this high energy dance class on Gateway Campus! Complete with fun warm-ups and inspiring music, children will learn exciting dance moves and will choreograph their own routines. Family and friends are invited to attend a dance recital that will be given at the end of the week.

July 11-15 (Week 4) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 3rd & up
$160

Make your summer sparkle! Local artist and designer, Tauna Coulson returns to help children create a variety of truly unique jewelry pieces. Tauna teaches children to blend everyday objects and ingenuity to create projects they will love, and finished pieces that everyone will admire. It will be an adventure in making necklaces, headbands and even belts. Children will also learn to work with fabric, beads, printed images and found objects to create very cool accessories that will be greatly admired. Join us for a fantastic week that you can wear all year long.

June 20-24 (Week 1) 10:15am-12:15pm Grades: 4th & up
$175
June 27-July 1 (Week 2) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 4th & up
$175

Have fun getting ready for kindergarten. This two-week day camp, taught by Sarojani Rohan and Katie Benn is specifically designed for children entering kindergarten this fall. Children will take part in age-appropriate camp activities within a small group. This is a great introduction to the larger environment of elementary school on the Gateway School campus, and an excellent idea for any child entering kindergarten in the fall. Space is limited and priority enrollment is given to children entering Gateway’s kindergarten program. To register for this class, contact the Summer Course Coordinator at (831) 423-0341 x 334. We have groups of kindergarten children enrolled in our regular day camp all summer long, and parents are welcome to combine the two programs.

July 11-22 (Week 4, 5) 9:00am-12:30pm Grades: Incoming K
$380 (two week class. Contact the Summer Course Coordinator to register)

While delving into the techniques of the old masters, children will learn figure drawing and landscape painting skills. Each day, local artist and art teacher Isabell Fearnsby will help children explore new media and techniques while they create portraits from photo and mirror references, and go out “en plein air” to paint landscapes of beautiful areas near Gateway School.

July 5-8 (Week 3) 9:00am-12:15pm Grades: 4th & up
$175 (four day class. Closed July 4th)

Make way for fun and the fascinating world of Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Join Gateway School technology teacher Cindy Zimmerman and learn to design and build your own real-life city environment with houses, supermarket, post office, gas station, and lots of Lego® minifig characters. Will the businessman be late for the bus? Will the boy get the skateboard of his dreams? And who gets to enjoy the freshly-baked pizza? It’s all up to you! Build houses with gardens, playgrounds with electric rides, a pizzeria, a bike/skate shop, construction sites with dump trucks and loaders, a bus stop, and streets with miniature Lego® cars. Lego® bricks are a great teaching tool for architecture.

July 5-8 (Week 3) 10:15am-12:15pm Grades: 3rd & up
$150 (four day class. Closed July 4th)

Join Gateway School technology teacher Cindy Zimmerman for this introduction to stop-motion video. Children will build their own mini Lego® movie sets and select their characters. Using web cameras and Microsoft Movie Maker® software, they will create original animated movies using stop-motion and live video techniques. Children will also learn how to add exciting sound effects, music and narration. Finished projects will be burned to CD so children can bring them home.

July 11-15 (Week 4) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 3rd & up
$175
August 1-5 (Week 7) 10:15am-12:15pm Grades: 3rd & up
$175

The latest generation of Lego® Mindstorms has arrived, Join Gateway School technology teacher Cindy Zimmerman and learn to create the smartest, strongest and most advanced Lego® robots ever! Beginners and experts alike can create vehicles, machinery, and animal robots that obey commands. Incredible new hi-tech sensors combine with the power of the NXT Intelligent Brick to open up new robotic possibilities. Students will learn to use sound sensors, touch sensors, and light sensors. All programming is icon-based drag and drop. This is a great way to learn about mechanics, physics and computer programming. All necessary equipment is provided. Robots will be disassembled and returned to the instructor at end of class.

June 27-July 1 (Week 2) 10:15am-12:15pm Grades: 3rd & up
$175

Learn mechanical design, construction, programming and teamwork using the Lego® Mindstorms RCX Robotics System. Gateway School technology teacher Cindy Zimmerman will teach students how to build individual robots from Lego® parts following easy, step-by-step instructions, and then to program them to solve various challenges such as following a line, picking up objects, throwing balls, sumo wrestling and tug-of-war. The robots are programmed using Lego® RCX Code, an easy-to-understand visual programming environment.

June 20-24 (Week 1) 10:15am-12:15pm Grades: 2nd & up
$175

Enjoy the wonders of our amazing coast and sign up to take advantage of the incredible marine resources in our community. With the guidance and expertise of Blue Water Ventures, children will explore tide pools, visit beaches, view seals at Año Nuevo and learn kayaking skills at Elkhorn Slough. Release forms and a confirmed schedule with specific times and destinations will be sent prior to the class.
Monday: Gateway School, 1-5 pm
Tuesday: Natural Bridges & Seymour Center, 8:30am – 1 pm
Wednesday: Año Nuevo, 9am – 4 pm
Thursday: Santa Cruz Harbor, 10am – 2:30 pm
Friday: Elkhorn Slough, 9am. – 4pm

On Tuesday and Thursday, children should be dropped off and picked up at the listed locations. Children who are attending Gateway’s day camp will be transported by a staff member on those two days. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, we will begin and end the day at Gateway School. We will need volunteer drivers on Wednesday and Friday.
Selecting the Extended Care option will allow your child to be on campus for any period this class does not cover between 9am-4pm.

August 1-5 (Week 7) times vary Grades: 4th & up
$290

This two-hour class will be held at Motion Pacific at their new location: 131 Front St., Downtown Santa Cruz, the time (9:00am-12:15pm) includes walking to and from Gateway campus to Motion Pacific; class time will be approximately 9:45am-11:45am.* Students will explore a variety of dance genres including Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Break Dancing, Acrobatics and Hip Hop. Classes will teach the fundamentals of each genre, preparing students to move on to the next level of summer dance camp or future classes in the community. All levels are welcome! No experience is necessary – just a love of dance and a willingness to learn.

July 18-22 (Week 5) Time: 9:00am-12:15pm* Grades: 3rd & up
$195

Explore your local community and beyond. Gateway School’s own fourth grade teacher, Sari Mundon will lead this all-day class to a new destination each day. Destinations will include trips to local points of interest, hiking into Fall Creek with picnic lunches, and a long-distance trip to a museum or amusement park. The class will travel on foot, by public transportation and in Gateway School vans, depending on that day’s trip. A schedule with specific times and destinations will be sent prior to the class. Price includes all transportation and entry fees.

August 1-5 (Week 7) All day Grades: 5th & up
$380- Class is FULL
August 8-12 (Week 8) All day Grades: 5th & up
$380

This class is perfect for aspiring poets or songwriters. Gateway School third grade teacher, Julie Foster will lead children in singing, writing and reading poetry, and music lyrics. Children will study the poetry and songs of Shel Silverstein, Kate Wolfe and other poets/lyricists of interest, and embellish their poems with paintings and drawings to create a special piece to take home at the end of class.

June 20-24 (Week 1) 10:15am-12:15pm Grades: 3rd & up
$160

In this digital photo class taught by local artist and art teacher Isabell Fearnsby, students will learn composition, light, special effects, editing, fundamental photo skills and basic movie-making techniques. We will be working in the beautiful outdoors surrounding Gateway School, in the classroom and in the computer lab. Participants will illustrate their own story books, make self-portrait puzzles, be the cinema photographer and director of their own movies and have a ton of fun!

July 18-29 (Week 5, 6) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 4th & up
$320 (two week class)

Come explore the wizarding world through the game of Quidditch™ with Gateway’s own Summer staff, Hadas Bole. In this class we will learn and practice the skills it takes to play the game. We will also take part in other wizarding activities that bring the game of Quidditch to life!

July 5-8 (Week 3) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 4th & up
$135 (four day class, close July 4th)

Children will experience life on a working ranch, and work on real-life projects at Jade’s Ranch, located on 75 acres adjacent to Wilder Ranch, north of Santa Cruz. As a team, the children build fences and stalls, learn to use an array of tools, feed animals and pick produce from summer gardens. This week-long outdoor experience gives children the chance to experience ranch life overlooking the Monterey Bay. Transportation is provided to and from the Gateway School campus, or students can be picked up by parents.
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June 27-July 1 (Week 2) 1:00-4:00pm Grades: 4th & up
$290
July 11-July 15 (Week 4) 1:00-4:00pm Grades: 4th & up
$290

Stitch this class into your schedule of summer fun! Students of all skill levels are welcome to join in this class taught by Jean Gillespie. Children will choose from a variety of possible projects including: flannel pajama bottoms, drawstring backpacks, pillowcases, cup cozies, aprons and more. A list of supplies will be sent home prior to the class for those who want to pick their own fabric.

August 1-5 (Week 7) 9:00am-12:15pm Grades: 5th&up
$195
August 8-12 (Week 8) 9:00am-12:15pm Grades: 5th & up
$195

¡Bienvenidos! Have fun learning Spanish this summer with Gateway's own, Cindy Tinetti. Children will experience the Spanish language through oral exercises and activities revolving around the rich culture and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries. Children will play games, learn Spanish songs, enjoy puppetry, dramatize skits, tell stories, and enjoy yummy Spanish treats. This class is designed for younger students who are new to Spanish, as well as those who might need a refresher. Children will take home a Spanish music CD and booklet. This class runs for two weeks and the class fee is for both weeks combined.

June 27-July 8 (Week 2, 3) 9:00am-12:15pm Grades: 1st & 2nd
$380 (for two week class)

Build your own droid, or replicate the R2-D2 robot from Star Wars in this Droid Developer Workshop. Join Gateway School technology teacher, Cindy Zimmerman and learn to use the "Micro Scout" Lego® microcomputer as the brain of your droids. Bring your droid to life using the microcomputer with built-in light sensor, motor and sound. Using computer software to build the droids, children will be guided through three levels of challenge: Jedi Apprentice, Jedi Knight, and Jedi Master. Solve challenges and recreate your favorite scenes from Star Wars!

July 11-15 (Week 4) 10:15am-12:15pm Grades: 3rd & up
$175

Perform exciting hands-on experiments in our summer science program at Gateway School with chef and food science educator, Phyllis Endicott. This class is an introduction to chemical reactions that cause solids to form and colors to change. Students will study polymers, how solids become liquids and gasses, make crystals, and much more!
In our physics course, students learn about forces of flight, magnetism, electricity and Newton's laws of motion. Each session will include both chemistry & physics experiments. Students will get to keep many of the materials we use in class so they can repeat the experiments at home.

June 27-July 1 (Week 2) 1:00pm-3:00pm Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th
$195
August 1-5 (Week 7) 1:00pm-3:00pm Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th
$195

Join us for a very exciting, fun and creative textile arts camp! We will be exploring a variety of artistic styles including tie-dye, batik, weaving, collage and much more. We will learn basic design skills and will work with a variety of materials. Class teacher Julie Baird is co-director of Vienna Art School and a facilitator for Mariposa's Art, and teaches art classes, workshops and summer camps throughout the county.

July 18-22 (Week 5) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th
$160

The focus of this one week-workshop is to teach children theater, using their own personal experiences. This provides students the perspective of seeing art and drama that is more true to the nature of life. Children will learn theater games that engage the whole class and promote student participation through what we like to call the "Mister Miyagi" method. Students will use these techniques and experiences to create a vibrant dramatic
skit.

June 27-July 1 (Week 2) 9:00am-12:15pm Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th
$210

Local artist and art teacher Isabell Fearnsby leads this class that combines imagination and art into a week of excitement for younger children. Students will work with a variety of new and recycled materials and embellishments to create jewelry boxes and treasure chests, as well as enough jewelry, toys and miniature art pieces to fill them!

June 20-24 (Week 1) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 2nd, 3rd & 4th
$160

Have you ever wondered what your own website would be like? Join Gateway School
technology teacher Cindy Zimmerman in learning to create one! What would you
make your website about? Maybe you have a favorite sport like soccer or basketball.
Maybe you like cats or dogs. You can make your website about anything you choose!
Using either HTML code or Mozilla Composer, students will learn how to create text,
display pictures, generate links, mange directories and even add their own original
images made in Photoshop. At the end of the class students’ pages will be uploaded to
www.kidrobo.com so they can be shared with friends and family.

June 20-24 (Week 1) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 4th & up
$175

Students who take this four-week course will learn to use a variety of skills and strategies to help them become more organized, fluent writers. We will focus on the phases of the writing process (brainstorming, drafting, editing, revising and publishing), in addition to learning how to use structured writing templates and Inspiration® software to organize ideas and write in a more efficient manner. Fifth graders will focus on writing different types of solid, well-constructed paragraphs as well as continuing to develop good keyboarding skills. Sixth and Seventh graders will focus on essay writing. Each student’s portfolio will contain finished work, and tools and strategies for writing projects during the upcoming school year.

Michael Ann Jacobson, M.A. was trained in the Barton Reading and Spelling System. She has worked as an Educational Therapist since 1999 and has also taught full-time. Sign up for the Writing Intensive at the top of the registration worksheet.

July 5-29 (Week 3-6) 8:45am-10:15am Grades: 6th & 7th
July 5-29 (Week 3-6) 10:45am-12:15pm Grades: 5th

$550 (for four week class) For an additional $100 ($25/week) you can add Day Camp which provides activities and care for the remainder of the time between 9:00 and 12:15

Let's speak Mandarin Chinese! Join Kiki Chen's for a new way to learn Chinese that applies an imaginative, multimedia learning systems to support students to move beyond traditional memorization technique. Students learn through songs, stories, drama, games and digital multimedia projects. Open a new window to see what you can do. You will be proud of yourself!

August 1-12 (Weeks 7 & 8) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 1st & 2nd
$320 (for two week class)

"Wow! You can speak Mandarin Chinese, that's cool!" Yes, you can! During this two-week program, you will learn how to write some simple Chinese characters, introduce yourself and your family in Chinese, sing in Chinese, and perform in Chinese. Open a new window to see what you can do. You will be amazed.

August 1-12 (Weeks 7 & 8) 10:15am-12:15pm Grades: 3rd -5th
$320 (for two week class)

Lego® Junior Engineering

Lets Lego®! Join Gateway School technology teacher Cindy Zimmerman for this exciting introduction to Lego® engineering. Using special Lego® kits and easy-to-follow instructions, children will get hands-on experience working with gears, pulleys, and electrical motors. Projects may include: an amusement park ride, crane, miniature table saw, washing machine and a variety of cars. Kits will be disassembled and returned to the instructor at the end of class.

June 27-July 1 (Week 2) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 1st & 2nd
$175
August 1-5 (Week 7) 1:00-3:00pm Grades: 1st & 2nd
$175- Class is FULL