Middle School Academic Summer Camp Courses

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June 30-July 26, 2013

A wide variety of enrichment courses await you at R-MA's Middle School Summer Academic Camp in the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.  Explore a new language, explore technology, broaden your reading base, step back in time...it's a summer you'll never forget!

Enrichment Courses

History in Action 
Experience the history of Virginia and the presidency. Instruction and field work centers on the Virginia-born presidents this year, which includes an ample survey of United States history. A combination of interactive field trips and the use of the traditional classroom makes this course a must for history enthusiasts.

Reading and Writing
Enrich yourself with the joy of reading and writing in this workshop-style class. Literature selections of multiple genres focus on the American Presidency them of the summer. Key areas for the course are reading comprehension, the writing process and practice with creative writing. By the time you leave, you will have an appreciation for literature and the power of the written word.
 
Science Explorer 
With a hands-on approach, you will engage in science through experiential learning every day. The theme of the American Presidency for this summer will guide the topical exploration of the course. Hands-on projects will focus on everything from Thomas Jefferson's love of all things scientific to Theodore Roosevelt's conservation era and the science of assassination attempts. The basics of biology, chemistry, and physics come alive in science explorer.
 
Digital Media 
This course introduces you to software and applications important in the digital age of design. Learn the basics of digital art, photography, presentation and computer-aided design, and explore careers in the digital field.
 
NEW for 2013! Music Technology 
R-MA’s new MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) lab is state-of-the-art. Learn how to play piano using the latest technology available in a digital piano. Each work station features a full 88 key keyboard with weighted keys and alternate instrumentation. The lab includes computers, monitors, and headphones to learn how to compose and record your own music! Have fun this summer expanding your knowledge musically!
*Please note that History-in-Action and Science Explorer each run for two periods; students taking one of these classes can only choose one additional course.

Skills Classes

Basic Math 
Focus on basic operations and word problems with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Small class instruction helps you master the fundamentals of middle school-level math.

Pre-Algebra
If you have mastered the foundations of computational mathematics, this is for you. Learn about equations, the use of rational numbers, inequalities, and functions. You will also connect algebraic functions to geometry.

Study Skills 
Want to improve your grades and test scores? This course can help! Discover the methodology of proper study habits, what works and what does not. You will practice organizational, note-taking, and reading skills. To enhance middle-level learning, proper research and writing skills are also practiced.

 

Please note that all courses are for enrichment only. This is an academic camp, not a summer school program. Students cannot take these courses to make up for courses failed during the normal academic year.