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Week 6

Bicycling: $190

July 14-18 (Week 4) 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th

Increase your pedal power! Students will learn simple bike maintenance and safety skills, then use those skills to explore fun and educational destinations. Trips may include West Cliff Drive, Natural Bridges, a bicycle repair shop, and more. Students provide their own bicycle (with working brakes and tail light) and a helmet. Students must be able to ride a bicycle under control. Taught by Gateway teacher and cycling enthusiast, Rachel Sattinger.

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Outdoor Science/Hiking: $190

July 28 – August 1 (Week 6) 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th

July 28 – August 1 (Week 6) 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th

Learn science while exploring the natural beauty of our local area! Join Gateway’s dynamic science teacher Sara Folkert on outdoor science expeditions to our local parks and beaches. Students will explore forest and marine ecosystem, while applying scientific method and learning concepts from various disciplines (biology, ecology, hydrology).

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Create a Book: $210

July 14-18 (Week 4) 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 1st & 2nd
SORRY, THIS WEEK IS FULL

July 21-25 (Week 5) 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th


Your child can be a published author! Creative writing and art explorations make an exciting combination with a masterpiece goal – each child will finish a hardcover book, published using an online service that allows friends and relatives to order their own copies! Students will create short stories or poetry, and illustrate their work using a range of art techniques (collage, pastels, ink, etc.). Taught by writing instructor Lis Bensley and Gateway art teacher Susan Paull.

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Digital Photography: $210

July 14-18 (Week 4) 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th --SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL

July 28 – August 1 (Week 6) 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th

See the world through a whole new lens! Students will explore topics such as framing a photo, seeing light, evaluating composition, positive and negative spaces, understanding depth of field, and more. Outdoor shooting sessions and one indoor studio session will be followed by computer lab time, in which students learn to download and manipulate photos in Photoshop. Students should bring their own digital camera (or contact the summer staff ahead of time to rent or borrow a camera). Taught by Tim Folkert.

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Photography Fun: $190

July 21-25 (Week 5) 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th

July 28- August 1 (Week 6) 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th


How do you see the world? We will take our digital cameras on walks in the area, capturing what moves us. Then we will print our pictures and use them to make collages, photo journals and mail art. Students should bring their own camera (or contact the summer staff ahead of time to rent or borrow a camera). Taught by Isabell Fearnsby.

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Chess Camp: $190

July 21-25 (Week 5) 1-4 p.m.
One Level: Grades: 1st – 3rd

July 28 – August 1 (Week 6) 1-4 p.m.
Two Levels: Grades: 1st – 3rd & 3rd – 6th

Play chess and explore creative chess games and activities. With National Master and experienced chess instructor Gjon Feinstein, students will either learn to play chess (beginners) or develop their strategies and skill (intermediate/advanced players). After an outdoor break, students spend the 2nd half of the class engaged in chess-related group games and creative projects.

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Animal Lovers Camp: $190

SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL
July 28 – August 1 (Week 6) 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th

The perfect camp for your budding veterinarian! Students will engage in on-campus and off-campus activities that may include touring a vet facility, visiting an animal shelter, learning about grooming and obedience training, caring for farm animals at Wilder Ranch, and more. Transportation will be provided as needed from the Gateway campus.

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New! Togo's Lunch Option

Download the form below and submit with payment 2 weeks prior to your summer start date, and your child will receive a week of sandwich box lunches from Togo's Eatery, delivered right to Gateway!

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Email or call Mary Goldman 423-0341 ext. 334.