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MANSFIELD’S SUMMER INSTITUTE:

Our program runs from 9AM to 12 Noon, Monday through

Thursday. All courses consist of a three hour class per day

for four days. At the end of each day, the instructor will

accompany your child outside the school and wait with them

until a parent or guardian arrives for a prompt pick-up.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MANSFIELD RESIDENT TO REGISTER.

LOCATION:

This year we are happy to be based at the Jordan Jackson

School with some courses being held at the Robinson

Elementary School, Qualter’s Middle School. Outdoor

courses will be assigned an indoor location to meet, rest and

get out of the sun and in the event of rain. Look for our

banners, course room assignments posters and our friendly

staff members to guide you on your first

day of class.

SESSION DATES:

*Session One: June 26, 27, 28, 29,

*Session Two: July 5, 6, 7 No Mon or Tues this week *Session Three: July 10, 11, 12, 13

*Session Four: July 17, 18, 19, 20

*Session Five: July 24, 25, 26, 27

COST:

All courses are $100.00 per session.

Session Two classes will be $75.

GRADE LEVELS:

Please make note of the grade level indicated after each

course name. It reflects the grade your child will be

entering in September 2016.

WHAT TO BRING:

Children will need comfortable “play clothes”, sturdy shoes, a

snack and a drink. It is a good idea to come with sunscreen

and bug spray already applied if your child will be outdoors.

Check the catalog for any special equipment or supplies

needed for your individual courses.

QUESTIONS:

Please call Shawna Leary, Director in the

C.H.A.M.P.S. office at 1.508.261.7539.

HOW TO REGISTER:

* Registration forms are accepted by mail or in person to

C.H.A.M.P.S. Jordan Jackson School

255 East Street

Mansfield, MA 02048

* Complete a separate registration and medical form

for each child you are enrolling.

* If you are not a Mansfield resident, please

send the 2 forms in this catalog PLUS a

copy of your child’s physical form

including immunizations.

* Include a second choice for each session your child is

registering for.

* Full payment MUST accompany your registration.

* MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO :TOWN OF MANSFIELD

* If your child wants to attend a course with a friend,

please send both their registration and medical forms

and payments in the same envelope.

* ALL COURSES UNTIL MAY 31 COST $100.

* BEGINNING JUNE 1, ALL COURSES ARE $105

* BEGINNING JULY 1, ALL COURSES ARE $110 * Confirmations will be mailed out during the first few

weeks in June.

* Refund requests will only be honored prior to

JUNE 1 minus a $10 processing fee.

NO REFUNDS will be honored after this date.

Refund processing may take approximately 4-6 weeks.

EXTENDED HOURS: Again this summer, we are pleased to offer extended

day care through our “SUMMER OF C.H.A.M.P.S.”

program. We offer the following extended hours for

Mansfield Summer Institute participants for all 5

sessions in the air- conditioned Jordan Jackson cafeteria:

Mon – Thurs 7am –9am $50/session

12pm – 6pm $125/session

The extended day program is staffed with a

Coordinator, trained in CPR and First Aid and friendly,

experienced counselors.

We also offer full childcare during the month of August. TO REGISTER FOR THE EXTENDED DAY

PROGRAM, PLEASE CALL THE CHAMPS OFFICE

AT 1.508.261.7539 FOR REGISTRATION FORMS.

SUMMER 2017 Mansfield Public Schools, with the generous sponsorship of HarborOne Bank is proud to present a summer program full of exciting courses for children in grades K-8.

102 HAWAIIAN VACATION Katie DeFina and Mikayla Sabatino

Session 3 Grades 1,2,3

Aloha! Are you looking to go on a Caribbean vacation this

summer? Come join CHAMPS counselors, Miss Katie and

Miss Mikayla on a fun filled trip to Hawaii! You will be wel-

comed with a flower lei, make your own hula skirt and learn

how to hula dance. Do you love making sand castles? You

will be able to build one and take it home. You will decorate

your very own surfboard and sun glasses so you will be styling

while surfing the ocean waves! You will love your Hawaiian

vacation so much that you will want to stay forever!

PLEASE NOTE: CLASS IS LIMTED TO 12 STUDENTS!

103 LITTLE PET SHOP

Marcee Giacoppo

Session 1,2 Grades K,1,2,3

Are you interested in owning your own pet? In this class, we

will learn the responsibilities of taking care of a pet. We will

decorate our own pet puppy and make him/her a leash. On the

last day, you can bring in your favorite stuffed animal for our

PET PARADE!

105 PORTRAITS & CARICATURES Amanda Sylvester

Session 4 Grades 5,6,7,8

Do you like to draw people? This course will go

over a variety of methods on drawing people realistically as

well as semi realistic caricatures and mixed media. We will use

a variety of materials such as watercolors, pencils, colored pen-

cils and sharpies.

106 AMERICAN GIRL CLUB Erin Cogan

Session 2,3,4 Grades 2,3,4,5

Do you love American Girl Dolls? If so, then this class is for

you! Come bring your American Girl doll for a week packed

with fun. We will make all new crafts for you and your doll

and end the week with an American Girl Picnic! So, grab your

doll and come join the American Girl Club!

107 HOLLYWOOD, HERE I COME! Mikayla Sabatino and Katie DeFina


Lights, Camera, Action! CHAMPS counselors, Miss Mikayla

and Miss Katie want to welcome you to Hollywood! Want to

know what it is like to be famous? Come get a VIP all access

pass to live out you dream of walking the Red Carpet and mak-

ing your own Hollywood Star and a Director movie slate! You

will have the full experience of being famous for a week, We

will end the week with a Hollywood Award Ceremony!

PLEASE NOTE: CLASS IS LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS

Creative Arts 101 POKEMON PLAYGROUND Caitlin Troy

Session 1,4,5 Grades 4,5,6,7,8

Calling all Pokémon Masters! Come to Pokémon Playground

for a week of fun and battling. Whether you are new to the

games or a veteran player, there is something for you. Join us

for card and video game competitions. (You may bring your

3DS or 2DS and cards to trade and battle) and creative projects

celebrating everyone’s favorite pocket monster.

108 JEWELRY MAKING Caitlin Troy

Session 2 Grades 4,5, 6, 7, 8

Join us in JEWELRY MAKING where we will create brace-

lets, necklaces, earrings and anything else you could want to

wear or give as a gift. We will work with a variety of tools and

materials to create the perfect piece of jewelry exactly as you

want it. Whether you have created jewelry before or want to

give it a try, the JEWELRY MAKING CLASS is for you!

NEW

104 MANSFIELD STAYCATION Drew Kelley

Session 1,3,4,5 Grades 1,2

How fun would it be if you could travel without leaving the

classroom? Now you can! From “visiting” Disneyworld to

going on a cruise, come on this fun classroom adventure filled

with crafts and exciting activities! We will have a great time

“travelling” with friends and exploring the world!

109 POKEMON TRAINING CAMP Dawn Low

Session 3,4 Grades 1,2,3

Share your love of all things Pokemon with other Pokémon fans!

We will make crafts, play games and learn more about Pokémon

universe. Whether you collect cards, play Pokémon Go or just

enjoy the adventures of Ash Ketchum, you will have loads of fun

in the Pokémon Training Camp!

110 CARTOONING Amanda Sylvester


If you like cartoons and animation, this class is for you! We will

learn about different styles and techniques of drawing and creat-

ing our own cartoons. You can choose to learn how to draw

your favorite cartoon characters from books and TV. So, grab a

friend and take this class together!

111 SUMMER CRAFTS Cathy Martin

Session 1,2,3 Grades 3,4,5

Come create summer crafts! We will make a birdbath and sea-

shell display. We will paint pots, batik a bandana, make a sum-

mer sign and more! So sign up with a friend and come make

beautiful summer crafts!

112 BEDROOM MAKEOVER Stephanie Walker

Session 1 Grades 4,5,6,7,8

Are you tired of having a boring, dull bedroom? Want to spruce

the place up? In this class, you will be making crafts to decorate

your room. From DYI Tea light lanterns to a cool desk organ-

izer, the crafts will make your room go from drab to fab! So

grab a friend and do a ROOM MAKEOVER together!

114 DISNEYMANIA Tammi Kassler

Session 2 Grades K,1,2

Do you like to sing “LET IT GO?” Can you name all of the

Disney Princesses? Is Zootopia your favorite movie or are you

a Pixar fan? If you answered yes to these questions, then this

class is for you! We will make crafts, perform science experi-

ments, make a candy car, play games and have trivia to go

along with all the Disney movies. So COME BE OUR GUEST

as we make frozen slime, have a Hula Dance, find Nemo and so

much more! Feel free to dress up as your favorite character!

115 SHOPKINS Tammi Kassler

Session 4,5 Grades K,1,2

Do you know who Kooky Cookie, d’lish

donut, Cheeky Chocolate and Polly Polish are? Then you are a

true Shopkin Fan! Come and join us for a fun week filled with

crafts, games and food all based on the Shopkin theme. Some

of the activities will be to make an edible polly polish, shopkins

bottle cap necklace and try to get d’lish donut off a string. Feel

Ffee to bring a few of your Shopkins to play with just make

sure they are labeled!

116 EXPLORING CAMOUFLAGE ART Colleen Cuneo

Session 4 Grades K,1,2,3

Explore the art of Camouflage in animals all over the world.

Many animals use camouflage to protect themselves in their

habitats. Using shape, color, and line, we will make artwork

that tricks the eye and hides the animal of the day in the picture!

So, come and learn all about art and animals in

Exploring Camouflage through Art!

113 UNDER THE SEA ART

EXPLORATION Colleen Cuneo

Sessions 3 Grades K,1,2,3

Come explore Sea Life through Art by using different techniques

and mediums. Throughout the week, we will explore coral reefs,

octopus, jelly fish and whales. We will be using a variety of art

techniques to help guide us through each activity. Watercolors,

mixed media, grey scale and science, will make this week so

much fun!

117 ART THROUGH NATURE Colleen Cuneo


In this class, we will explore art by using nature and the objects

it supplies. We will create images of nature using unique

methods, paint with nature, make objects with leaves and other

plants and feed the birds! We will cover a wide range of arts

and crafts and have fun with our materials while creating, and

exploring Art Through Nature!

118 READY, SET, SCRAPBOOK! Rebecca Kemp

Session 1,2 Grades 4,5

Come create a scrapbook, from start to finish that is all about

you! Scrapbook your summer fun, school activities, vacation

memories or your favorite pictures from over the years. Learn

how to decorate, format, and design scrapbook pages that will

make your picture POP! Bring in 15-25 pictures and let the

magic begin!

119 PAINTING FUN Jayna Roberts


Painting is FUN! Time to be creative, use your imagination

and get a little messy! We will be painting with watercolors,

salt, rocks, seashells, string, sponges, spinners and more! Not

your average painting materials? Well this is not your average

painting class! Learn different ways to paint and have fun ex-

ploring with us in class. “EVERY CHILD IS AN ARTIST,

121 HARRY POTTER ENTHUSIASTS Nicole Tremblay

Session 1 Grade 4,5,6

Do you love Harry Potter? Have you ever wondered what

house you would be sorted into or what potion’s class would be

like? This club for Harry Potter Enthusiasts will teach you all

of that and more! Complete with wands and Maurauder’s Map

fun, you are sure to have a magical time!

123 RAINBOWS AND FRIENDS Mrs. Tammi Kassler


Do you love the movie TROLLS, My Little Pony or Rainbows?

Then this is the class for you! Our week will be filled with

Rainbows, Trolls and My Little Pony activities. We will make

Troll headbands, Troll pencils and a Poppy Troll puppet. Let’s

design and make My Little Pony masks and tails to wear, We

will make a beautiful felt rainbow scarf and a rainbow mobile.

It will be so much fun to enjoy being Rainbow Chefs and create

Rainbow marshmallow kabobs. We will also play a few Minute

to Win It games based on our theme. Feel free to bring in a few

of you my Little Ponies and/or Troll figurines to play with.

(Labeled please)

124 PRETTY,PRETTY PRINCESS Lauren Boen


All little girls dream of being a princess…..and this class is just

for them. We will become beautiful princesses for the week.

We will play games, have a princess tea party and do princess

arts and crafts. So come join Meg Connors, a teacher at Little

Hornets daycare, for a fun filled week . The princesses will

love it!!!!

125 WATERCOLOR PAINTING Cathy Firicano


In this fun class, you will learn the basics of Watercolors. We

will explore “Mark Making” techniques to create artwork wor-

thy of hanging on the wall. So bring a friend and sign up to-

gether for this class! You will be glad you did!

122 DISNEY ARTS & CRAFTS Cyndi Cram

Session 1 Grade K,1,2,3

Do you like Disney and arts and crafts? Well then this class is

for you! We will be making fun Disney themed arts and

Crafts and play games inspired by Disney Movies!

120 PINKALICIOUS FUN Lauren Boen


Do you love Pinkalicious and Purpleicious books by Victoria

Kann? Do you love arts and crafts? Then, you will love this

camp. We will have lots of fun reading these books and mak-

ing projects relating to the books. We will play games and

have a great time! So sign up early, as this new class is sure to

fill!!!

126 HARRY POTTER & THE MAGIC WEEK Michelle Fidler


“Mr., and Mrs. Dursley of Number 4 Privet Drive were proud to

say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very mu-

much” (Rowling, page 1). But their lives would be turned up-

side down when Harry Potter was dropped off on their doorstep.

Come and experience the world of Harry Potter by getting sorted

into one of the four Hogwarts houses, making wands, making

spell books, decorating cauldron cakes and so much more. Harry

Potter fans, new and old, are more than welcome to join in on this

fun!

127 PRINTMAKING 101 Cathy Firicano


Come and join us for this fun class and learn the basics of

Printmaking. You will create artwork in color and black and

white using foam printing. So grab a friend and learn some-

thing new this summer!

131 PAINTING LAB Cathy Firicano


This new class is sure to be a creative and fun one. Come and

join Mrs. Firicano for a week of Painting Lab. You will learn

how to make a painterly brush strike using watercolor, tempera

and acrylic paint. We will create portrait, still life and land-

scape paintings inspired by some of the most influential artists

of the 20th century. So bring your creativity and a friend and

take this fun class!

128 PAINT YOUR PET Christine Doherty

Session 1,.3 Grades 4,5,6

After an animal introduction to animal drawing techniques,

You will paint a portrait of your pet or favorite animal. on a

wrapped canvas using acrylic paint. You will come away with

a knowledge of drawing animals from photographs, skills in

applying and mixing acrylic paints and of course, a memorable

keepsake of your pet to treasure!

132 THE ART OF COLLAGE Cathy Firicano


This hands-on class explores the Art of Collage making. Paint

paper, pom-poms and even candy wrappers will be just some of

the materials available to create a number of creative collages.

So come this summer and learn the ART of COLLAGE!

129 FUN WITH HARRY POTTER Stephanie Walker


Still waiting on that Hogwarts letter? It’s not too late to begin

your Hogwart education! Come and be sorted into houses,

attend classes and play Quiddith at the world famous school of

Witchcraft and Wizardry! We will be playing plenty of games

and making plenty of crafts along the way. No muggles al-

lowed!

133 CREATIVE COMICS

Amanda Sylvester


If you like reading comic books and have always wanted to

make one, this is the course for you! In this class, we will read

and discuss different styles of comics and then come up with

our own comic books. At the end of the week, you will go

home with your own book.

130 PIRATE ADVENTURE Susan Rivard


AHOY MATEYS! Climb aboard for a fun pirate adventure.

We will make our own pirate costumes, look for treasures, ex-

plore, build and play. Join Mrs. Arrr for this fun week of ad-

venture.

134 MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU Susan Rivard

Sessions 3,4,5 Grades 1,2,3

Come to a Galaxy, far, far, away and learn the mysterious ways

of the force. Enroll in Jedi Academy where you will learn to

use the force, make your own light saber and create a Star

Wars Galaxy. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH You!

Sign up early as this class is limited to 12 students!

135 LEARN TO CODE! Maryanna Biedermann

Session 2 Grades 4,5

Hey Kids! Do you like Minecraft? If so, you might love learning

to code. Using a programming to program and share interactive

media such as stories, games, and animation! You build it, com-

mand it and share it! So Come and join this fun, new class.

140 STEP UP TO 3RD GRADE Amy LePage

Session 2,3,4,5 Grade 3

Get ready to STEP UP to 3rd Grade with Ms. LePage in this

fun class! Miss LePage is one of Jordan Jackson’s 3rd grade

teachers. Touring the building, exploring the Computer Lab

and learning about life at Jordan Jackson will be just a few of

the many activities we will do together. If you love Art, Math,

Reading or Science, this class is for you! There will be guest

speakers and a PIZZA PARTY! On the last day, we will invite

parents at the end of the class for a question and answer session. THIS CLASS IS A MUST FOR ALL 3RD GRADERS WHO WANT

TO GET ACQUAINTED AND FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH 3RD

GRADE AT JORDAN JACKSON!

Sign up early, as this class is sure to fill!

Integrated Arts & STEM

141 MY OWN MAGAZINE Caitlin Troy


Calling All Writers for a fun week of creative writing and pub-

lishing. In My own Magazine, you will create original works of

writing which we will put together into a unique magazine you

can call your very own. Creative people of all writing abilities,

publish your work in in a fun friendly supportive environment!

136 CONCOTIONS AND CRAFTS Carleen Nathan


In this fun new class, we will have a fun week

making slime, Gac super balls and Obleck, We

will also do some free style painting on canvas. We will make

many crafts that may include a desk organizer, Worry people

and many more! So grab a friend and sign up together!

142 PHOTOGRAPHY Amanda Sylvester


Participants for this class need to bring a digital camera or

smart phone to take photos. In this course, students will learn

different photography and editing techniques. We will be going

outside to take pictures, weather permitting. So come and join

a new skill this summer...bring a friend and double the fun!!!

137 SEWING MACHINES 101

Dawn Low


Do you have a sewing machine but are not sure how to use it?

Bring your machine and learn how to set it up, select the right

accessories for your project and use different stitches to create

your own unique sewn craft. You must provide your own sew-

ing machine and it’s accessories, the instruction booklet, a pack

of all purpose machine needles and 3 empty bobbins that fit

your machine. CLASS LIMITED TO 8 STUDENTS!

143 SECRET AGENT ACADEMY Cindy Duarte


Session 3 Grades 2,3

We are looking for the best of the best recruits to join the SE-

CRET AGENT ACADEMY. In this “training” session, the

SAA will train you to create a secret alphabet , learn basic map

skills and compass skills. You will also learn how to go

through a “laser” security system. The SAA will teach new

recruits to decode secret messages. Each morning, the recruits

will need to decode the mission for that day. Do you have what

it takes to be a SECRET AGENT?

138 KRAZY FOR K-9S

Jen Muller

Session 1,4 Grades 2,3,4,5

Do you love dogs? If you do, then this is the

class for you! Join us as we make dog crafts, toys and treats,

On the last day, we will have a talent show featuring your dog!

Grab a friend and be KRAZY FOR K-9S together!

139 AROUND THE WORLD Kelly Ransom


Ever wonder about cultures around the world? Come on a

“World Tour” where we’ll be traveling to South America, Asia,

the Middle east, and Africa. We’ll prepare homemade healthy

native snacks and create a keepsake craft from each place.

144 I LOVE PONIES AND HORSES Perry Harrison

Session 1,2,3 Grades 3,4,5,6,7,8

Come and have fun playing games, doing crafts, and galloping

over the fields. All activities related to the horse are learning

opportunities. On the last day of each session, a LIVE PONY

will come to camp! Campers will be able to groom, pick the

hooves and RIDE Napoleon. Ms Perry welcomes all students

with any or no experience. So if you have always wanted to

ride a pony, sign up early as this class is sure to fill..

PLEASE NOTE: Class is limited to 10 students each session!

147 WOODWORKING Michael and Meghan Ganshirt

Session 1,3 Grades 4,5,6,7,8

Do you like to work with your hands and create things from

wood? In the class, you choose a project to make, such as a

birdhouse, bat house, bookshelf, crate, a shelf with hooks, or

any other small wooden project. Be ready tom use hand tools

such as, saws, hammers, clamps and screwdrivers. You’ll learn

how to use these tools appropriately as well as how to paint.

At the end of the week, you will take your project home and

put it to good use!

THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO 8 STUDENTS.

148 FABULOUS 1ST GRADE

READING FUN Erica Ford

Session 3,4 Grade 1

Come and join Robinson School’s kindergarten teacher, Erica

Ford for this FUN INTERACTIVE READING CLASS! Each

day, we will listen to songs, read alouds and make a reading

game that the children will take home. We will be making the

game MOOSE! Each child will also make their own squishy

board to help learn new first grade high frequency words. This

is a dun, educational class to help prepare your child for first

grade. Sign up early as this class will fill up quickly!

150 THE BABYSITTER’S CLUB Shelley Boen

Session 1,3,4,5 Grades 5,6,7,8

Come have some fun and learn the tricks of the

trade with Babysitting. This class will prepare you to be better

babysitters. Topics include how to provide and care for chil-

dren of many ages, how to stay safe, what to do in an emer-

gency, how to choose age-appropriate activities and how to

recognize and handle a variety of behaviors. You will also

learn the basics of starting your own babysitting business, nego-

tiating payment, publicizing your talents and networking.

145 THE ART OF KNITTING Nicole Tremblay

Sessions 4 Grades 3,4,5

Do you love arts and crafts? Have you ever wondered how to

knit? The Art of Knitting is for you! We will learn the basics

of knitting and stitches using knitting needles. You will also

learn to make scarves and stuffed animals. The possibilities are

endless. So grab a friend and learn a new skill!

146 FRENCH CLUB Beth Donovan and Nora McNeilly

Session 3,4,5 Grades 2,3,4,5,6 Something for everyone in this popular international experi-

ence! You will make a different French food each day, like

crepes (OOH LA LA), croissants, mousse au chocolate and

citron presse (you get to smash ice and squeeze your own lem-

ons!) We will sing French songs and you will even be able to

speak some French too! You can impress your friends by tell-

ing them the what the weather is like, the colors, the ABC’s,

counting and some animals, all in French. You will do a bike

time trial like in the Tour de France, play “boules”, paint like

Monet and make an Eiffel Tower Craft. You’ll beg your family

to take you to Quebec after this class, so sign up now to start

speaking French.

149 KICK OFF TO KINDERGARTEN! Laura O’Sullivan

Session 2,3,4,5 Grade K

Welcome to Robinson, all kindergarteners! Grab your back-

pack, a snack and get ready to learn all about your exciting kin-

dergarten day. You could be in the dramatic play area during

free play or maybe color or do a puzzle with a friend. We will

all come together for circle time to discuss our day and our cen-

ter time “jobs.” Be creative in our Art area—cut, paste, paint,

water color. Each day, we will tour a different area of the school

plus visit the very popular playground, Wonderworks. On Thurs-

day, we will sing a song to show just how ready for kindergarten

we will be. Class size is limited to 16 each session, so sign up

early!

151 KNITTING FUN Betsy Johnston


Come all Girls and Boys and have some fun while learning to

knit. We will learn how to cast on, start your knitting using the

knit stitch and bind off. Small projects include headbands, ipod/

phone cases, scarves, wash cloths, beanbags, finger puppets or

your own creations. The purl stitch will be introduced when the

knit stitch is mastered. Supplies are included in the class!

152 KITCHEN ADVENTURES I Morgan L. Divona Session 1 Grades 1,2,3


If you like to cook, this course is the one for you! In just one

session, you will get to experience cooking breakfast, lunch,

dinner and dessert. You will also play many themed cooking

games in between all the creating. For those that have taken

Kitchen Adventures 1 in the past and are thinking of taking it

again, PLEASE DO! There will a rotation of some new games

and recipes mixed in with the old!

155 DESSERT WARS Colleen O’Neil


Have you ever seen the show CUPCAKE WARS? How would

you like to compete against your friends in a series of baking

and decorating competitions in DESSERT WARS! Your team

will be given a different dessert challenge and participate in

trivia rounds to determine your mystery ingredient. The days

will end with judging of everyone’s creations and making your

own recipe books.

156 CUPCAKES & CRAFTS Colleen O’Neil

Session 1,2,3 Grades 1,2,3,4

Do you like doing craft projects? Decorating cupcakes? Then

this is the class for you! Each day, we will have a different

them such as the jungle, animals, under the sea and insects

where you will decorate cool cupcakes and create amazing

crafts.

153 KITCHEN ADVENTURES II Morgan L. Divona Session 3 Grades 2,3,4,5,6

For those Chefs who took and enjoyed Kitchen

Adventures I, Kitchen Adventures II is your next adventure!

We’ll be revisiting each of our daily food focuses, but this time

with more complicated and challenging recipes! Of course,

new cooking themed games will be part of each day and at the

end of the week, each Chef will have a signature dish!

Kitchen Adventures

154 TASTE OF ITALY Morgan L. Divona Session 2 Grades 3,4,5,6


Ciao! Spend the week in Italy with this class. During the

week, you will complete craft projects inspired by Italian art-

ists, learn a handful of Italian words, and cook well-known

Italian foods like pizza!

157 FOOD SCIENCE CAMP Cyndi Cram



Do you want to learn about how food is made? Do you want to

make food yourself? Well, if so, this is the camp for you!

Learn to make ice cream. Rock candy and other yummy treats

and learn how science and food go hand in hand!

CLASSES FILL UP QUICKLY! BE SURE TO SIGN UP EARLY AS PRICES INCREASE AFTER MAY 31ST!

Music, Drama & Dance 158 READER’S THEATER Nicole Tremblay


Do you love reading? Have you ever wanted to star in a show?

Reader’s Theater is the class for you! We will work as a team

to present different plays, create costumes and build our props.

You will be a shining star!

160 PRINCESS BALLET Anna Franklin

Session 1,2,3,4,5 Grades K,1

Dance leads to a love of the arts, while building the confidence

of a Princess! In this class, students will be taught the basics of

ballet and movement, body placement, barre work and across

the floor combinations. Each week will feature a different

princess: Students will explore creative movement, crafts and

stories focusing on our Princess of the week. At the end of

each week, we will have a dance performance for our family

and friends!

159 MUSICAL THEATER MANIA Olivia Rhein

Session 1,2,3,4,5 Grades 5,6,7,8

Are you interested in being a performer? In Musical Theater Mania, you will learn how to create your own production and be in it

too. Throughout the week, you will create a miniature musical, as the director, choreographer, performer or all of the above!

LEARN HOW TO BE A Star on stage and get rid of any stage freight. You will learn how to create a set, a program, how to pick

the perfect song for you and get some acting tips. If you love to sing and dance, or if you want to learn how, you will have a blast in

Musical Theatre Mania!

.NEW CAMPS COMING TO MANSFIELD THIS SUMMER

CAMP INVENTION is a launch pad for your imagination! You will be presented with

fun, hands-on challenges that encourage creative problem solving, teamwork,

entrepreneurship and innovation.

This Camp is being held at the Jordan Jackson School ! This camp runs from Monday,

July 31st through Friday, August 4th from 9AM to 3PM. This camp is for students

entering grade 1 through grade 6. Cost: $275

For more info and registration go to www.campinvention.org.

CIRCUIT LAB teaches children about circuitry (electrical engineering) and

programming (computer science) through creative, hands-on projects. Cost: $150

Camp is being held at the Jordan Jackson School.

Hands-on Electronics will run Monday-Friday from 9AM-12PM for grades 3-5.

Creative Computing will run Monday-Friday from 1PM-4PM for grades 6-8.

Call the CHAMPS office for registration information at 1.508.261.7539

161 PANDA ADVENTURES Michelle Fidler

Session 1,2,5 Grades 1,2,3

What is black and white and eats bamboo? A Giant Panda!

Come and join us for a fun filled session all about Pandas. We

will learn all about Pandas, where they come from and where

they live. We will do Panda crafts, play Panda bingo and eat

Panda cupcakes. So grab a friend and learn all about Pandas

together this summer. You will be so glad you did!

162 ZOO WEEK Tami Kessler


If you ever wanted to be a Zookeeper, this Zoo Week is the

class for you! Through science experiments, crafts and stories

and games, we will learn about different zoo animals. Some of

the animals will be giraffes, kangaroos, zebras and monkeys.

Bring in your stuffed zoo animals so we may build a pretend

zoo. You will all become a “Mansfield Zookeeper.

Science

166 LET’S GO CAMPING Marcee Giacoppo

Session 3 Grade K,1, 2

Let’s Go camping! This week we will learn all about camping!

We will play camp games, go on a scavenger hunt, make camp

crafts and even learn about animals in the wild. We will tell

camp stories under our big tent. On our last day, we will have

our own camp out and make a special camp snack!

165 WE ARE GOING ON A SAFARI Marcee Giacoppo

Session 4,5 Grade K,1,2

Want to go on a Safari?, well you can! You will learn about all

different safari animals. We will create art projects, make a

safari snack treat and go on our own safari adventure. We will

play jungle games, and at the end of the week, bring in a

stuffed animal for our Animal Safari Dance party and Parade!

So join us and let’s go on a safari!

163 GEOLOGY ROCKS Jayne DiCandio


Come and discover this amazing earth by creating the rock

cycle with starburst, growing crystals, making flower glaciers,

rock painting and more! Come and join this fun new class.

167 NATURE & ART Jayne DiCandio


Nature can inspire great creativity! Come join this fun new

class that will take us outdoors. We will make paper, nature

printmaking, mud sculptures and more messy art. So come pre-

pared to get messy, this class will be a blast!

164 DINOSAUR DISCOVERY Carleen Nathan


Do you love dinosaurs, then this class is for you! How many

of your feet will fit into the footprint of a T-Rex? Want to dig

like a paleontologist? Sign up for this class and you will do

theses and many more STEM activites and crafts about Dino-

saurs!

174 SURVIVOR – 2017 - MANSFIELD Tim Vigorito


SURVIVOR: MANSFIELD 2017

Want to have fun this summer while playing cool cooperative

games? Join Survivor and learn how to “Outwit, Outlast, and

Outplay” your opponents. Group cooperative games, STEM

(Science of Training), Life long problem solving activities,

Sport skills! Learn about fitness regardless of sport abilities __

Fun, Problem-solving games for ALL!!!!

Mr. V. is a Sharon PE Instructor,

NASA “Train Like An Astronaut” Team USA Educator

173 EASTON SELF-DEFENSE

ACADEMY Dennis Boimila

Session 1,2,3,4,5 Grades K,1,2,3

If you would like to try karate or practice the skills you already

know, then come and join Sensei Dennis from Easton Self-

Defense Academy for a session of fun. You will learn basic

self-defense with a special focus on balance, etiquette, effort,

self-control, self-confidence, discipline and respect in all as-

pects of life, all in a fun, safe and positive learning environ-

ment. All levels are welcome!

168 ALL SPORT COMBO Kevin Vartian Session 1,2,3,4,5 Grades 3, 4,5, 6,7,8

A RETURNING FAVORITE!

Come join Mr. Vartian in ALL SPORT COMBO! Throughout

the week, we will play many sports including soccer, speedball,

home run derby, basketball, Frisbee and many more. We will

have many challenges such as the Quarterback challenge. We

will be inside the gym and outside on the play area. Come and

join the fun and wear your sneakers and bring a water bottle.

Games and Sports

169 LEGO MANIA Jennifer and David Caplette



Do you like to build? Do you like to design? Do you like play-

ing with LEGOS? If you answered yes to any of these questions,

then this is the class for you. All week long, we will be design-

ing and building with LEGOS. In this class, we will create a

stimulating hands-on learning experience with hands-on activi-

ties for science, technology, design, language and math. No

building experience necessary….girls and boys are welcome to

sign up. LEGOS will be provided and creations will be show-

cased for family and friends at the end of the week. So don't

171 CHEER 101 Erin Cogan

Session 1,5 Grades K,1,2,3

Come and learn the sport of cheerleading from MHS VARSITY

CHEER Coach. We will learn the basics of cheerleading and put

all our skills in a routine. We will perform our routine for our

family and friends in a show! So grab a friend and remember to

bring a water bottle!

172 FIT KIDS Kimberly Cawley

Sessions 1,3 Grades 2,3

Calling all second and third graders who love to move and play

games. Join Robinson School gym teacher, Mrs. Cawley, and

gain endurance, strength and flexibility. A variety of games

and activities will be played each day! The games and activi-

ties will challenge you, keep you sweating and smiling all at the

same time.

170 RECESS GAMES Steve Dunlea

Sessions 3,4 Grades 2,3,4,5,

Come join Mr. Dunlea for a week of RECESS GAMES. You

will learn many fun games to play at school during recess. You

will also learn some fun games to play at indoor recess. We will

play kickball, wall ball, 4 square and many more! So grab a

friend and take this class together! Sign up early as this class is

sure to fill!

175 SUMMER TEAM CHALLENGE Wesley Vaughn


This course is full of games for everyone! Each day, will be

something new. We will do relays, football challenges, trivia

about your favorite music and TV shows and other physical

challenges with hula hoops, beanbags, and water balloons.

You’ll even go head to head with me for even a bigger chal-

lenge! So grab a friend and come out to the SUMMER TEAM

CHALLENGE!

176 FLOOR HOCKEY Peter Conti


What would another summer of Mansfield’s Summer Institute be without Mr. Conti and his floor hockey class? No need to answer

because he is back for our most popular class in this catalog. You will be working on various hockey skills such as shooting, passing,

stick handling and goal tending. Round robin games will be played each day. There will be a championship tournament and skills

competition on the last day with N.H.L. autographs and prizes. Boys and Girls are welcome to sign up!

PLEASE NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A STICK WITH A PLASTIC BLADE, SAFETY GOGGLES AND

EXTENDED CAMP HOURS

Again this summer, we are pleased to offer extended day care through our

“SUMMER OF C.H.A.M.P.S.” program. We offer the following

extended hours for Mansfield Summer Institute participants for all 5 sessions in

the air- conditioned Jordan Jackson cafeteria:

Mon – Thurs 7am –9am $50/session AND 12pm – 6pm $125/session

The extended day program is staffed with a Coordinator, trained in CPR and First

Aid and friendly, experienced counselors. A variety of camp style activities,

games and crafts will fill the afternoon with fun!

We also offer full day childcare during the month of August.

TO REGISTER FOR THE EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM, PLEASE CALL THE

CHAMPS OFFICE AT 1.508.261.7539 FOR

REGISTRATION FORMS.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSES

168 ALL SPORT COMBO Kevin Vartian Session 1,2,3,4,5 Grades 3, 4,5, 6, 7, 8

A RETURNING FAVORITE!

Come join Mr. Vartian in ALL SPORT COMBO! Throughout

the week, we will play many sports including soccer, speedball,

home run derby, basketball, Frisbee and many more. We will

have many challenges such as the Quarterback challenge. We

will be inside the gym and outside on the play area. Come and

join the fun and wear your sneakers and bring a water bottle.

152 KITCHEN ADVENTURES I Morgan L. Divona


If you like to cook, this course is the one for you! In just one

session, you will get to experience cooking breakfast, lunch, din-

ner and dessert. You will also play many themed cooking games

in between all the creating. For those that have taken Kitchen

Adventures 1 in the past and are thinking of taking it again,

PLEASE DO! There will a rotation of some new games and reci-

pes mixed in with the old!

133 CREATIVE COMICS

Amanda Sylvester


If you like reading comic books and have always wanted to

make one, this is the course for you! In this class, we will read

and discuss different styles of comics and then come up with

our own comic books. At the end of the week, you will go

home with your own book.

142 PHOTOGRAPHY Amanda Sylvester


Participants for this class need to bring a digital camera or smart

phone to take photos. In this course, students will learn different

photography and editing techniques. We will be going outside to

take pictures, weather permitting. So come and join a new skill

this summer...bring a friend and double the fun!!!

105 PORTRAITS & CARICATURES Amanda Sylvester


Do you like to draw people? This course will go over a variety of

methods on drawing people realistically as well as semi realistic

caricatures and mixed media. We will use a variety of materials

such as watercolors, pencils, colored pencils and sharpies.

177 PERCUSSION CAMP Laurie Pepicelli

Sessions 4 Grades 6,7,8

Calling all drummers and future drummers! If you want to learn

how to play multiple percussion instruments, then come to Per-

cussion Camp. We will drum up some fun and put on a rockin’

performance for our family and friends on the last day!

101 POKEMON PLAYGROUND Caitlin Troy

Session 1,4,5 Grades 4,5,6,7,8

Calling all Pokémon Masters! Come join Pokémon Playground

for a week of fun and battling. Whether you are new to the games

or a veteran player, there is something for you. Join us for card

and video game competitions. (You may bring your 3DS or 2DS

and cards to trade and battle) and creative projects celebrating

everyone’s favorite pocket monster.

108 JEWELRY MAKING Caitlin Troy

Session 2 Grades 4,5, 6, 7, 8

Join us in JEWELRY MAKING where we will create bracelets,

necklaces, earrings and anything else you could want to wear or

give as a gift. We will work with a variety of tools and materi-

als to create the perfect piece of jewelry exactly as you want it.

Whether you have created jewelry before or want to give it a

try, the JEWELRY MAKING is for you!

141 MY OWN MAGAZINE Caitlin Troy


Calling All Writers for a fun week of creative writing and pub-

lishing. In My own Magazine, you will create original works of

writing which we will put together into a unique magazine you

can call your very own. Creative people of all writing abilities,

publish your work in in a fun friendly supportive environment!

146 FRENCH CLUB Beth Donovan and Nora McNeilly

Session 3,4,5 Grades 2,3,4,5,6 Something for everyone in this popular international experi-

ence! You will make a different French food each day, like

crepes (OOH LA LA), croissants, mousse au chocolate and

citron presse (you get to smash ice and squeeze your own lem-

ons!) We will sing French songs and you will even be able to

speak some French too! You can impress your friends by tell-

ing them the what the weather is like, the colors, the ABC’s,

counting and some animals, all in French. You will do a bike

time trial like in the Tour de France, play “boules”, paint like

Monet and make an Eiffel Tower Craft. You’ll beg your family

to take you to Quebec after this class, so sign up now to start

speaking French.

180 JUMP START 6TH GRADE QMS 6th Grade Teachers

Session 1,2,3,4,5 Grade 6

Attention incoming 6th graders! Want to get to know the 6th

grade teachers, other students and the Qualters Middle School

building before September? This is the class for you! You will

be able to practice with a lock and locker, and play games to find

your way around the building. We will do an interesting science

experiment, go on scavenger hunts complete a fun “How To” and

meet new 6th grade friends. Hope to see you this summer!

147 WOODWORKING Michael and Meghan Ganshirt


Do you like to work with your hands and create things from

wood? In the class, you choose a project to make, such as a bird-

house, bat house, bookshelf, crate, a shelf with hooks, or any

other small wooden project. Be ready tom use hand tools such as,

saws, hammers, clamps and screwdrivers. You’ll learn how to

use these tools appropriately as well as how to paint. At the end

of the week, you will take your project home and put it to good

use!

THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO 8 STUDENTS.

169 LEGO MANIA Jennifer and David Caplette


Do you like to build? Do you like to design? Do you like playing

with LEGOS? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then

this is the class for you. All week long, we will be designing and

building with LEGOS. In this class, we will create a stimulating

hands-on learning experience with hands-on activities for science,

technology, design, language and math. No building experience

necessary….girls and boys are welcome to sign up. LEGOS will

be provided and creations will be showcased for family and

friends at the end of the week. So don't delay, sign up today as

class size is limited to 12 students.

175 SUMMER TEAM CHALLENGE Wesley Vaughn


This course is full of games for everyone! Each day, will be

something new. We will do relays, football challenges, trivia

about your favorite music and TV shows and other physical chal-

lenges with hula hoops, beanbags, and water balloons. You’ll

even go head to head with me for even a bigger challenge! So

grab a friend and come out to the SUMMER TEAM CHAL-

LENGE!

174 SURVIVOR – 2017 - MANSFIELD Tim Vigorito


SURVIVOR: MANSFIELD 2017

Want to have fun this summer while playing cool cooperative

games? Join Survivor and learn how to “outwit, Outlast, and

Outplay” your opponents. Group cooperative games, STEM

(Science of Training(, Life long problem solving activities,

Sport skills! Learn about fitness regardless of sport abilities __

Fun, Problem-solving games for ALL!!!!

Mr. V. is a Sharon PE Instructor,

NASA “Train Like An Astronaut” Team USA Educator

178 6th GRADE BAND—HEAD START Laurie Pepicelli

Session 5 Grades 6

Are you planning on joining the band at QMS in September?

Band: Head Start will get you playing that new instrument and

you will be ready to rock in September. You will learn all

about your new instrument and be able to perform a song or

two for your family and friends on the last day!!

150 THE BABYSITTER’S CLUB Sheley Boen

Session 1,3,4,5 Grades 5,6,7,8

Come have some fun and learn the tricks of the trade with

Babysitting. This class will prepare you to be better babysit-

ters. Topics include how to provide and care for children of

many ages, how to stay safe, what to do in an emergency, how

to choose age-appropriate activities and how to recognize and

handle a variety of behaviors. You will also learn the basics of

starting your own babysitting business, negotiating payment,

publicizing your talents and networking.

176 FLOOR HOCKEY Peter Conti


What would another summer of Mansfield’s Summer Institute

be without Mr. Conti and his floor hockey class? No need to

answer because he is back for our most popular class in this

catalog. You will be working on various hockey skills such as

shooting, passing, stick handling and goal tending. Round robin

games will be played each day. There will be a championship

tournament and skills competition on the last day with N.H.L.

autographs and prizes. Boys and Girls are welcome to sign up!

PLEASE NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A

STICK WITH A PLASTIC BLADE, SAFETY GOGGLES

AND A MOUTH GUARD TO PLAY!

153 KITCHEN ADVENTURES II Morgan L. Divona Session 3 Grades 2,3,4,5,6

For those Chefs who took and enjoyed Kitchen Adventures I,

Kitchen Adventures II is your next adventure! We’ll be revis-

iting each of our daily food focuses, but this time with more

complicated and challenging recipes! Of course, new cooking

themed games will be part of each day and at the end of the

week, each Chef will have a signature dish!

144 I LOVE PONIES AND HORSES Perry Harrison

Session 1,2,3 Grades 3,4,5,6,7,8

Come and have fun playing games, doing crafts, and galloping

over the fields. All activities related to the horse are learning

opportunities. On the last day of each session, a LIVE PONY

will come to camp! Campers will be able to groom, pick the

hooves and RIDE Napoleon. Ms Perry welcomes all students

with any or no experience. So if you have always wanted to

ride a pony, sign up early as this class is sure to fill..

PLEASE NOTE: Class is limited to 10 students each session!

144 TASTE OF ITALY Morgan L. Divona Session 2 Grades 3,4,5,6

Ciao! Spend the week in Italy with this class. During the

week, you will complete craft projects inspired by Italian art-

ists, learn a handful of Italian words, and cook well-known

Italian foods like pizza!

110 CARTOONING Amanda Sylvester


If you like cartoons and animation, this class is for you! We

will learn about different styles and techniques of drawing and

creating our own cartoons. You can choose to learn how to

draw your favorite cartoon characters from books and TV. So,

grab a friend and take this class together!

179 SCRATCH ART CREATION Colleen Cuneo


You will hand make your own Scratchboard canvas and use it

to make a unique piece of artwork. Step by step, you will layer

your colors and ink to fit your image of choice. Then scratch

away the black and expose your colors through unique lined and

textured artwork.! Come and learn multiple ways to make

scratch art and explore a new art form.

139 AROUND THE WORLD Kelly Ransom


Ever wonder about cultures around the world? Come on a

“World Tour” where we’ll be traveling to South America,

Asia, the Middle east, and Africa. We’ll prepare homemade

healthy native snacks and create a keepsake craft from each

place.

137 SEWING MACHINES 101

Dawn Low


Do you have a sewing machine but are not sure how to use it?

Bring your machine and learn how to set it up, select the right

accessories for your project and use different stitches to create

your own unique sewn craft. You must provide your own sew-

ing machine and it’s accessories, the instruction booklet, a pack

of all purpose machine needles and 3 empty bobbins that fit your

machine. CLASS LIMITED TO 8 STUDENTS!

180 READY, SET, SCRAPBOOK! Rebecca Kemp


Come create a scrapbook, from start to finish that is all about

you! Scrapbook your summer fun, school activities, vacation

memories or your favorite pictures from over the years. Learn

how to decorate, format, and design scrapbook pages that will

make your pictures POP! Bring in 15-25 pictures and let the

magic begin!

126 HARRY POTTER & THE MAGIC

WEEK Michelle Fidler


“Mr., and Mrs. Dursley of Number 4 Privet Drive were proud

to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very

much” (Rowling, page 1). But their lives would be turned

upside down when Harry Potter was dropped off on their

doorstep. Come and experience the world of Harry Potter by

getting sorted into one of the four Hogwarts houses, making

wands, making spell books, decorating cauldron cakes and so

much more. Harry Potter fans, new and old, are more than

welcome to join in on this fun!

121 HARRY POTTER ENTHUSIASTS Nicole Tremblay

Session 1 Grade 4,5,6

Do you love harry Potter? Have you ever wondered what

house you would be sorted into or what potions class would

be like? This club for Harry Potter Enthusiasts will teach you

all of that and more! Complete with wands and Maurauder’s

Map fun, you are sure to have a magical time!

128 PAINT YOUR PET Christine Doherty

Session 1.3 Grades 4,5,6

After an animal introduction to animal drawing techniques,

You will paint a portrait of your pet or favorite animal. On a

wrapped canvas using acrylic paint. You will come away with

a knowledge of drawing animals from photographs, skills in

applying and mixing acrylic paints and of course, a memorable

keepsake of their pet to treasure!

159 MUSICAL THEATER MANIA Olivia Rhein


Are you interested in being a performer? In Musical Theater

Mania, you will learn how to create your own production and

be in it too. Throughout the week, you will create a miniature

musical, as the director, choreographer, performer or all of the

above! Learn how to be a Star on stage and get rid of any stage

freight. You will learn how to create a set, a program, how to

pick the perfect song for you and get some acting tips. If you

love to sing and dance, or if you want to learn how, you will

have a blast in Musical Theatre Mania!

129 FUN WITH HARRY POTTER Stephanie Walker


Still waiting on that Hogwarts letter? It’s not too late to begin

your Hogwart education! Come and be sorted into houses,

attend classes and play Quiddith at the world famous school of

Witchcraft and Wizardry! We will be playing plenty of games

and making plenty of crafts along the way. No muggles al-

lowed!

112 BEDROOM MAKEOVER Stephanie Walker


Are you tired of having a boring, dull bedroom? Want to

spruce the place up? In this class, you will be making crafts

to decorate your room. From DYI Tea light lanterns to a cool

desk organizer, the crafts will make your room go from drab

to fab! So grab a friend and do a ROOM MAKEOVER to-

gether!

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