summer experience 2016 booklet

2Misplace your full camp calendar insert? Download another copy at

www.stewardschool.org/summer.

3YOU HAVE TO EXPERIENCE IT TO BELIEVE IT! We are thrilled to offer a variety of camps and classes that will

provide a workout for your campers heart, mind, and body during

the summer of 2016. Please use the removable calendar to the

left to view the camp schedule by week. Whether youre looking

for sports, academic enrichment, technology, or good old arts

and crafts, we have a camp to suit you and your campers needs.

Join us for a new and exciting SUMMER EXPERIENCE!

Register online at www.stewardschool.org/summer.

JK-K ...........................................................4

Grades 1-5 ......................................................7

Grades 6-8 ...................................................18

Grades 9-12 ................................................. 26

Partner Camps ...............................................32

Adults 18+ .................................................. 35

EXTENDED DAY AND SERVICE

CAMPS

ACADEMIC CAMPS

INNOVATIONCAMPS

GAME AND TECHNOLOGY CAMPS

LEGO CAMPS

SPORTS CAMPS

*Grades in 2016-17

ARTS CAMPS

4Summer is all about fun for our youngest campers, so our camps are designed with learning while playing in mind. All of the academic camps on these pages are taught by Steward Lower School faculty members, and the camps that focus on motor and speaking skills are taught by a kindergarten teacher who specializes in occupational therapy-based services. The minimum age for these camps is four.

Grades JK-K in 2016-17

See pages 32-34 for information about chess and video game camps and Redskins Flag Football! Registration for these camps does not take place through The Steward School. Learn about our camp

staff and register today!

JUNE 13-17 Afternoon Adventures Mini-Tennis Spanish Fiesta

JUNE 20-24 Afternoon Adventures Little Bookworms

JUNE 27-JULY 1 Afternoon Adventures Tennis

JULY 11-15 Afternoon Adventures Mini-Tennis Rock, Scissors, Paper USA Chess Camp

JULY 18-22 Afternoon Adventures Rock, Scissors, Paper

JULY 25-29 Afternoon Adventures Kindergarten Discovery Camp Mini-Tennis Scribbles and Wiggles

AUGUST 1-5 Afternoon Adventures

5Afternoon AdventuresAfternoon Adventures is the perfect way to extend your camp day. Every Monday afternoon is spent at Steward with a variety of entertaining visitors, and field trips are taken to local places every Tuesday through Friday. This camp can be done separately or as part of an entire Summer Experience day. Field trips and guest entertainers in recent years have included: Go-kart racing Laser tag Movies at the IMAX theatre Jumpology Color Me Mine Miniature golf Jonathan Austin Ironbridge Sports Park Bowling

Instructor: Summer Experience staff

Grades: K-7

Dates: June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, August 1-5

Cost/Time: $175, 12-4 p.m. (when combined with morning camp, includes Lets Do Lunch)

$200, 1-4 p.m. (camp only)

Kindergarten Discovery CampHeres a fun way for children entering Stewards kindergarten class to learn about school in a play-oriented environment. The activities will help students feel comfortable in a new setting while being introduced to the routines of kindergarten. Children will explore campus, meet new classmates, and interact with faculty. This camp serves as a great way to welcome your child into The Steward School community.

Instructors: Kindergarten teaching staff

Grade: The Steward School Class of 2029

Date/Time: July 25-29; 9-11:30 a.m.

Cost: $180

Lets Do LunchLunch supervision is provided between 12-1 p.m. in the Dining Commons for campers who would like to extend a morning camp or join us before an afternoon camp. Students should bring bagged lunches every day, and they will be escorted to and from their camps and lunch.


Grades: K-10 Dates/Time: June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, August 1-5; 12-1 p.m.

Cost: $15 per week

Little BookwormsReady to read? The focus of this camp will be on learning language arts skills specifically related to the process of readingconcepts of print, vocabulary, and writing; associating letters with sounds; and blending letter sounds to form words and sentences. Campers will explore rich literature and writing through centers, individual and small group instruction, exploration of books, and play to help with reading readiness.

Instructors: Jenny Haar and Kris Marchant

Grades: JK-K

Date/Time: June 20-24; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $205

Rock, Scissors, PaperThe focus of this busy two-week program is to strengthen visual, fine motor, and general school-readiness skills. A wide variety of multimedia activities and interactive play will be incorporated daily for children who are entering kindergarten or first grade in the fall. The program is staffed by a learning specialist/kindergarten teacher and is limited to ten students. If your child is not currently a Steward student, the director of the Center for the Advancement of Learning, Charlene Wilton, can help(continued on next page)

6Rock, Scissors, Paper (cont.)you determine if this camp would be a good fit for your childplease contact her at (804) 565-2314 before registering.

Instructor: Meg Zehmer

Grades: K-1

Date/Time: July 11-22; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $425

Scribbles and WigglesThis camp will focus on strengthening the rising junior kindergartners fine and gross motor skills, incorporating music, movement, and multisensory activities using a variety of materials. This is a process-oriented class that will promote essential school readiness skills including cutting, gluing, tracing shapes, and much more. This camp is limited to eight campers.


Grade: JK

Date/Time: July 25-29; 9-11:30 a.m.

Cost: $250

Spanish FiestaJoin us for Spanish camp to explore the Spanish-speaking world! Students will be able to learn and practice Spanish in a fun and immersive environment through singing songs and playing authentic games from the Hispanic world. With fun crafts and Spanish food, campers will be feliz about spending a week in this international environment.

Instructor: Jennifer Blanco

Grades: K-5

Date/Time: June 13-17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $205

SpartaCare: AfternoonsDo you need childcare in the late afternoons? The SpartaCare program is available for campers who participate in Steward camps that last until 4 p.m. each day. During the weeks campers are registered for SpartaCare, supervision will be provided until 5:30 p.m. Steward staff members will pick up campers from classes and escort them to SpartaCare.


Grades: K-10

Dates/Time: June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, August 1-5; 4-5:30 p.m.

Cost: $50 per week

TennisStewards tennis coach offers two great tennis options during the summer. For a complete week of instruction, register for Tennis Camp, whether you are new to the game or have been playing for years. If you only have a few days to spare, sign up for Mini-Tennis, a shortened version (Monday-Wednesday) of the week-long camp designed to reinforce skills and allow students to have fun playing against other campers. Both camps serve as a great introduction to tennis for beginners or as further development for those who already have some experience under their belts.

Coach: Kurt Hammerschmidt

Grades: K-5

Tennis Camp Date/Time: June 27-July 1; 9-10:30 a.m.

Cost: $135 (includes t-shirt)

Mini-Tennis Camp Dates/Time: June 13-15, July 11-13, July 25-27; 9-10:30 a.m.

Cost: $75

What better way is there for elementary-aged kids to explore new worlds, try unique activities, and make friends than to attend an awesome summer camp? All of our academic and sports camps are taught by Steward faculty members and coaches. We host guest instructors for several arts and innovation camps, including Virginia Fishing Adventures, Edible Education, Young Rembrandts, and Bricks 4 Kidz.

Grades 1-5 in 2016-17

See pages 32-34 for information about chess and video game camps, Bob Foley Next Level Basketball, and Redskins Flag Football! Registration for these camps does not take place through The Steward School. Learn about our camp staff and register today!

Germany in June Girls Lacrosse Summer Game Nights Young Rembrandts: Animal Planet Young Rembrandts: Art of Ancient Egypt

JUNE 27-JULY 1 Afternoon Adventures Bob Foley Basketball Jewelry Open a Bakery Science of Cooking Soccer Summer Game Nights Tennis Young Rembrandts: Creating in Pastel Young Rembrandts: Sports in Art

JULY 11-15 Afternoon Adventures All Sports (Half Day) Girls Lacrosse Glass Fusion and Clay Kudo Video Game Creation Go-Kart Style Mini-Tennis Modding, Networking, and Hosting with Minecraft Rock, Scissors, Paper Summer Game Nights Urban Homesteading USA Chess Camp Video Game Creation Arcade Style Video Game Creation 3D Concepts Young Rembrandts: Art of the Wild West Young Rembrandts: Cartoons in Series

JULY 18-22 Afternoon Adventures All Sports (Full Day) Field Hockey Glass Fusion and Clay Math/Science Bridge Rock, Scissors, Paper Soccer Step Up to Success Summer Game Nights Volleyball Wonderful Words

JULY 25-29 Afternoon Adventures All Sports (Half Day) Arts and Crafts Bob Foley Basketball Lets Put on a Show Math/Science Bridge Mini-Tennis

Step Up to Success Summer Game Nights Wonderful Words

AUGUST 1-5 Afternoon Adventures Bob Foley Basketball Math Brains at Work Soccer SOS Camp Summer Game Nights

AUGUST 8-12 Redskins Flag Football

AUGUST 15-19 Kids Night Out Virginia Fishing Adventures

JUNE 6-10 Virginia Fishing Adventures

JUNE 13-17 Afternoon Adventures All Sports (Half Day) Bricks 4 Kidz: A Galaxy Far Away Cheerleading Kids Night Out Lets Put on a Show Mini-Tennis Spanish Fiesta Summer Game Nights

JUNE 20-24 Afternoon Adventures All Sports (Full Day) Baseball Boys Lacrosse Bricks 4 Kidz: Jurassic Brick Land Bricks 4 Kidz: Worlds of Amusement

8Afternoon AdventuresAfternoon Adventures is the perfect way to extend your camp day. Every Monday afternoon is spent at Steward with a variety of entertaining visitors, and field trips are taken to local places every Tuesday through Friday. This camp can be done separately or as part of an entire Summer Experience day. Field trips and guest entertainers in recent years have included: Go-kart racing Laser tag Movies at the IMAX theatre Jumpology Color Me Mine Miniature golf Jonathan Austin Ironbridge Sports Park Bowling


Grades: K-7



$200, 1-4 p.m. (camp only)

All SportsDoes your young athlete love sportsany and all sports? We have half-day and full-day sports camp options for 2016.

Half-Day Program (on-campus)In the on-campus morning program, campers will enjoy an action-packed week of touch football, soccer, street hockey, dodgeball, and other favorites. Each day will have sessions in two or more different sports with an emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork. Fundamentals will be reviewed and reinforced each day during game time, followed by prizes, popsicles, and the popular downhill water slide on the hottest days! Please bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.

Coaches: EJ Watkins

Grades: 2-8 (Players will be grouped by age, size, and ability.) Dates/Time: June 13-17, July 11-15, July 25-29; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $185

Full-Day Program (off-campus)The full-day sports camp will take place at K&L Sports in nearby Montpelier with transportation provided to and from Steward each day. K&L Sports promotes sportsmanship and camaraderie while increasing athletic skill level, using a 6-to-1 student-to-pro ratio. Each week, the activities include tennis, basketball, baseball, beach volleyball, horseshoes, swimming, football, soccer, wiffle ball, dodgeball, kickball, frisbee, hiking, and other field and team games. The full-day camp includes a K&L Sports t-shirt, Friday pizza party, and lots of daily prizes.

Coaches: Kurt Hammerschmidt and Steward staff

Grades: 3-8

Dates/Time: June 20-24, July 18-22; 8:20 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

Cost*: $340 (includes transportation)

*If you live near Montpelier and would prefer to drop off on site, please contact Coach Hammerschmidt for details at (804) 883-6552 before registering throughthe Steward website.

Arts and CraftsSummertime means summer crafts! Campers will create several projects, including gifts and decorations with summer themesthe perfect activities to do inside on hot days. Projects in previous years have included sand art, pipe-cleaner critters, and decorated buckets and shovels. Campers will also have opportunities to express themselves by creating their own projects from the crafty table. The camp will culminate on Friday with an art display and reception for parents.

Instructor: Kathy Karmolinski

Grades: 2-7


Cost: $250 (includes supplies)

9BaseballStewards baseball camp is focused on fundamentals and skill development with an exciting game each day. A staff that includes 2014 state championship players will give each camper individualized attention and drills for continued improvement at home. The daily routine will include work on throwing, fielding, and hitting skills, followed by the opportunity to apply new and improved skills in the daily game. Please bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.

Coach: Bruce Secrest

Grades: 1-7 (Players will be grouped by age, size, and ability.) Date/Time: June 20-24; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $185

Boys LacrosseA staff that includes current and former NCAA lacrosse players will teach a range of fundamental skills in a fun, competitive atmosphere with daily games and contests on the field. This popular camp differentiates itself by providing a low player-to-coach ratio in order to dedicate greater attention to every child. Points of emphasis will include correct techniques for ground balls, throwing, catching, shooting, fast breaks, unsettled offense/defense, transition, and face-offs. Campers should bring their own equipment, including stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, cleats, and mouth guard. If you have questions about equipment loans or purchases, please see page 39 for contact information. Please bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.

Coach: Jim Tyler

Grades: 2-9 (Players will be grouped by age, size, and ability.)


Cost: $185

Bricks 4 Kidz: A Galaxy Far Away Star Wars/Space CampJoin us on an adventuresome journey through space! Build the Redstone Rocket to blast through the atmosphere into a realm that is truly out of this world. Travel back in time to build NASAs Gemini Capsule. Trust your astronaut building skills to pilot a spacecraft that will bring you back to earth safely. Well build motorized LEGO models that represent spacecraft from your favorite space movie. Come experience this stellar journey to a galaxy far awaymay the Brick be with you!

Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz staff

Grades: 1-5

Date/Time: June 13-17; 1-4 p.m.

Cost: $175

Bricks 4 Kidz: Jurassic Brick LandDinosaurs on the LooseAre you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Put on your hiking boots and camouflage...youre about to enter Jurassic Brick Land LEGO style! Campers will build a world that comes to life with gentle Brontosaurus, ferocious Velociraptor, terrifying T. Rex, and more. Well learn about the amazing dinosaurs that lived during the Jurassic period and other extinct, prehistoric animals that roamed the earth and swam the seas during that era. Show us your building skills using our specialized project kits with LEGO bricks!


Grades: 1-5


Cost: $175

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Bricks 4 Kidz: Worlds of AmusementWorlds of Amusement Camp will take campers on a thrilling adventure to build amusement park-themed models. Spend time visiting Wizard World by building your favorite wizard and his magical owl. Build and give your despicable yellow movie characters a thrilling roller coaster ride. Get your amusement park ticket stamped as you turn games, food, rides, and attractions into exciting motorized LEGO model builds. All of this and more awaits at the Worlds of Amusement Camp!


Grades: 1-5


Cost: $175

CheerleadingDo you have spirit? Lets hear it! Catch the spirit of cheerleading as you join The Steward School cheerleaders and coaches for a week of fun. Campers will not only learn cheers and dances, but will also work on the fundamentals of cheerleading, including basic motions, jumps, and stunts with an emphasis on safety. Campers will showcase what they learn when they perform a mini-routine for parents and guests at weeks end. Please bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.

Coach: Katelyn McCay

Grades: 2-7

Date/Time: June 13-17; 9 a.m. 12 p.m.

Cost: $185

Field HockeyBeginners and experienced players alike are welcome at this camp where the Steward field hockey coaches will help with the fundamentals, including stick work, rules, and basic knowledge of the game. The camp will emphasize individual skills, as well as team performance. Campers should bring their own equipment, including a stick, goggles, mouth

guard, shin guards, and cleats. If you have questions about equipment loans or purchases, please see page 39 for contact information. Please bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.

Coaches: Christen Fratter and Amanda Florio



Cost: $185

Fishing Camps with Virginia Fishing Adventures A week with Virginia Fishing Adventures offers campers the opportunity to learn beginner and intermediate tactics for freshwater fishing in nearby private ponds and rivers. We have access to some excellent private waters where campers are assured success. Our camper-to-counselor ratio is 4-to-1 to allow for personal instructional time each day. Campers may also earn their fishing merit badges through this program. Safety is our number one priority, so campers will wear life jackets when in the water or on boats. Virginia Fishing Adventures provides all bait and tackle, rods and reels, life jackets, and good times. No experience necessary.

Instructor: Tee Clarkson Grades: 1-3

Dates/Time: June 6-10, August 15-19; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cost: $395

Please visit www.virginiafishingadventures.com for a detailed description of the weekly activities or contact Tee Clarkson at [email protected] or (804) 687-1869 with questions.

Germany in JuneNEW! Take a virtual tour through Germany with a bilingual guide who will introduce students to the language, culture, media, crafts, events, food, and almost every aspect of German life. Every day of the camp will include a variety of activities that highlight the Land der Dichter und Denker, and the week will conclude with a simple performance(continued on next page)

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Germany in June (cont.)presented in Germanfollowed by a reception for the families with authentic foods.

Instructor: Lindsey Koerner

Grades: 5-9

Date/Time: June 20-24; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (performance and reception for families: Friday, June 24, 11 a.m.)

Cost: $205

Girls LacrosseThis exciting camp is designed to bring together female lacrosse players from various schools and backgrounds to enhance skills and reinforce the concepts of lacrosse. The lessons will target the fundamentals, as well as challenge intermediate and advanced level players in the areas of stick work, dodging, shooting, defensive positioning, and draw controls. The coaching staff includes Stewards varsity girls lacrosse coaches and other current and former NCAA athletes. Campers should bring their own equipment: stick, goggles, cleats, and mouth guard. If you have questions about equipment loans or purchases, please see page 39 for contact information. Please bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.

Coach: Christina DAngelo and Hannah Slough


Dates/Time: June 20-24, July 11-15; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $185

Glass Fusion and ClayLets fuse some fun! This two-week camp integrates two types of media to encourage each participants creativity. Campers will first learn hand-building skills and clay-work techniques, then use these new skills to incorporate glass into their masterpieces. Fusing glass is an exciting process that everyone will enjoy.

Instructors: Cindy Grissom and Lynn Zinder

Grades: 3-10



An adult version of this camp will be offered, toosee page 36 for details!

Jewelry During this camp, students will learn how to create beautiful, handmade jewelry. In this intensive beading class, campers will learn jewelry-making techniques and complete at least three projects, including a set of earrings, a bracelet, and a necklace using pearls, crystals, and glass beads. After the camp ends, students will have supplies to continue making jewelry. Campers must be able to tie knots in thread to participate. Previous students are welcomethey can always learn something new!


Grades: 3-8

Date/Time: June 27-July 1; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.


Kids Night OutNEW! Drop the kids off for a night of fun! Well have a cookout at school, where the campers will play games with members of our own Spartan varsity baseball team. At 6:30 p.m., well board the Steward bus to attend a Richmond Squirrels game. Campers will be escorted by Steward staff the entire evening, and seats will be together at the stadium. The night includes a t-shirt, dinner, and a ticket to the game. Parents should pick up campers on the Steward campus between 9:15-9:30 p.m.

Instructors: Kourtney Boughey and EJ Watkins

Grades: 1-8

Dates/Time: June 17, August 19; 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Cost: $40 per night

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Cost: $15 per week

Lets Put on a Show!This camp explores acting and creative dramatics and culminates in a live theatre presentation. Creative dramatics integrates storytelling, presentation, and character creation as a platform for learning. Campers will experience the entire process of production while developing skills in movement, creating characters, learning the vocabulary of theatre, exploring vocal production, articulation, accents and dialects, performing pantomimes, and exploring the theatre facility itself.

Instructor: Monica Moehring

Grades: 1-5


Cost: $205

Math Brains at WorkThis camp is filled with games and activities that will engage every childs math brain! Whether your child struggles or soars with math, this camp is differentiated for various levels. The best way to learn and practice math is by using concrete materials, manipulatives, and real-life situations, and a fun, effective way to do this is through playing math games. At the end of the week, each camper will take home a folder full of learning games and manipulatives to continue building math confidence.

Instructor: Mary Ann Taylor

Grades: 1-2

Date/Time: August 1-5; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $205

Math/Science BridgeSummer is not a time for your child to forget everything learned during the school year! Let them have fun and bridge the gap between May and September. During this two-week camp, students will review, refresh, and enrich math skills by emphasizing basic operations, decimal/fraction relationships, and word problems. Science activities will focus on the five steps of the scientific method in solving problems and conducting experiments. Students will also engage in hands-on activities that combine science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles in exciting experiments. They will use basic, everyday materials to design solutions for challenges and will have opportunities to visit the Bryan Innovation Lab.

Instructor: Ron Coles

Grades: 5-6


Cost: $425

Mini-TennisThis session is a shortened version of the regular week-long tennis camp designed to reinforce skills and to have fun playing against other campers. This mini-camp is a great introduction to tennis for beginners or further development for those who already have some experience under their belts. These camps will be held Monday through Wednesday each week. (continued on next page)

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Mini-Tennis (cont.)


Dates: June 13-15, July 11-13, July 25-27

Levels, Times, and Cost: Junior Spartans (grades K-5*), 9-10:30 a.m.; $75 Spartan Future Stars (grades 4*-12), 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; $125

*Students in grades 4 and 5 who are actively playing tennis are encouraged to register for Spartan Future Stars.

Open a BakeryNEW! Does your child dream of cookies, cakes, and pies? This is a fun baking class where he or she will practice math, science, and baking skills with the best of the summer harvest. Fruit pies, quick breads, yeast breads, cookies, tarts, and more are in store for this sessionyour family will love the results!

Instructor: Edible Education staff Grades: 2-5


Cost: $250

Rock, Scissors, PaperThe focus of this busy two-week program is to strengthen visual, fine motor, and general school-readiness skills. A wide variety of multimedia activities and interactive play will be incorporated daily for children who are entering kindergarten or first grade in the fall. The program is staffed by a learning specialist/kindergarten teacher. Rock, Scissors, Paper is limited to ten students. If your child is not currently a Steward student, please contact the director of the Center for the Advancement of Learning, Charlene Wilton, to determine if this camp would be a good fit for your child(804) 565-2314.


Grades: K-1


Cost: $425

Science of CookingThe chefs of Edible Education will show campers that using math and science can equal fun in the kitchen. The concept of measurement helps with math skills, and the reactions between various ingredients and how heat affects foods both involve chemical processes to teach the why behind recipes. From the science of breads to the science of pickling, students will have a delicious time discovering how delicious science can be in the kitchen.

Instructor: Edible Education staff

Grades: 3-5

Date/Time: June 27-July 1; 1-4 p.m.

Cost: $250

Soccer Boys and girls will score a great summer experience by attending the popular Steward Soccer Camp! They will learn all the important skills of the game such as passing, shooting, heading, trapping, and possession play. This camp is led by Stewards varsity soccer coach, EJ Watkins, a former college player who has coached all ages and skill levels. Camp will begin each day with a skill of the day, followed by technical training (fundamentals or skill games), and finally team play.

Coaches: EJ Watkins


Dates/Time: June 27-July 1, July 18-22, August 1-5; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $185

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Spanish FiestaJoin us for Spanish camp to explore the Spanish-speaking world! Students will be able to learn and practice Spanish in a fun and immersive environment through singing songs and playing authentic games from the Hispanic world. With fun crafts and Spanish food, campers will be feliz about spending a week in this international environment.

Instructor: Jennifer Blanco

Grades: K-5

Date/Time: June 13-17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $205

SpartaCare: AfternoonsDo you need childcare in the late afternoons? The SpartaCare program is available for campers who participate in a Steward camp that lasts until 4 p.m. each day. During the weeks campers are registered for SpartaCare, supervision will be provided until 5:30 p.m. Steward staff members will pick up campers from classes and escort them to SpartaCare.


Grades: K-10


Cost: $50 per week

Step Up to SuccessThis two-week math and language camp will help ease your childs transition from second to third or third to fourth grade. This camp will present students with the math and language arts concepts that will help them become better readers, writers, and mathematical thinkers for the new school year. The curriculum includes the practice of math facts through games, manipulatives, and critical thinking and problem solving in the context of childrens engineering, cooking, and science experiments. Reading comprehension skills will be introduced through nonfiction topics and award-winning literature. Proofreading and editing will be practiced in conjunction with writing activities.

Instructors: Nancy Loyd and Jane Whitely

Grades: 3-4


Cost: $425

Stewards Outstanding Summer (SOS) CampNEW! Spend the first week of August doing a little bit of everything! Steward teachers will organize multiple activities each morning, including arts and crafts, board games, coding, theatre games, fitness, scrapbooking, creative writing, and more. Every afternoon, campers will take part in Afternoon Adventures field trips (see page 8 for details).

Instructors: Kathy Karmolinski, Monica Moehring, Becky Roy, and Terri Shelton

Grades: 1-6


Cost: $325

Summer Game Nights at StewardNEW! Competitive young athletes will get the chance to play pick-up games in a variety of sports (chosen each week by the players), including soccer, touch football, mini-lacrosse, basketball, street hockey, and others. This evening camp is a great way to build friendships in a fun, team-oriented environment. All equipment and plenty of ice water will be provided. Please bring cleats and a water bottle.

Coaches: EJ Watkins and Patrick Tucker


Dates/Time: Wednesday and/or Thursday nights, June 15-August 4; 6-7:30 p.m. (excludes the week of July 4)

Cost: $185 (one session per week) $325 (two sessions per week)

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TennisJoin Stewards tennis coach for a great week of tennis whether you are new to the game or have been playing for years. There are two sessions based on experience and age ranges.

Level: Junior SpartansThis camp is designed for children who are being introduced to tennis or still need a little more time working on stroke development.


Grades: K-5*

Date/Time: June 27-July 1; 9-10:30 a.m.

Cost: $135 (includes t-shirt)

Level: Spartan Future StarsThis camp is for players who are experienced and have the desire to start playing in tournaments. Campers should already have a strong understanding of strokes and be looking to compete. These players will have the opportunity to participate in an upcoming summer tournament.


Grades: 4*-12

Date/Time: June 27-July 1; 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Cost: $240 (includes t-shirt and Friday pizza party)

*Students in grades 4 and 5 who are actively playing tennis are encouraged to register for Spartan Future Stars.

Urban Homesteading Camp NEW! Step into a time machine and visit an era that will introduce you to old world skills and new experiences. At Urban Homesteading Camp, students will be immersed in the basicsnatural skin care, gardening, baking on an open hearth, spinning yarn and knitting, candle making, and much more.

Era-appropriate costumes will be provided so that campers feel like part of a bygone time. In addition to learning about homesteading skills from yesteryear, they will also take home handmade items, including a simple doll and an original fiber arts creation. Campers will explore the processes of fabric and food production as they were done before the age of factories and shopping malls. Students should bring a bagged lunch and snack each day. This camp requires a significant amount of high-quality supplies, all of which are provided.

Instructors: Robin Ricketts and Lindsey Koerner

Grades: 4-8



VolleyballOpen to all experience levels, this camp will focus on the basics of volleyball, including passing, setting, hitting, and serving. The camp is led by Stewards varsity volleyball coach, who has more than ten years of experience and is a USA Volleyball CAP certified coach. The camp staff will also feature coaches from VCUs Division I volleyball team. Instruction will include basic fundamental techniques and team building, and game play at the end of each day will give players a chance to put their new skills to use. Please bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.

Coach: Greg Young



Cost: $185

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Wonderful WordsThis exciting program is designed to immerse children in focused reading and writing activities. This two-week camp addresses the literacy needs of children at all levels of ability. Highlights of the camp will include opportunities to read books, recipes, craft directions, and poems; reading instruction designed to build decoding skills, fluency, comprehension, and an understanding of how to choose appropriate reading material (just right books); writing instruction focused on the quality of storytelling and the mechanics of writing; and daily word work to build skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, and handwriting. This camp specializes in individual, small-group, and whole-group instruction with a low teacher-to-child ratio.

Instructors: Jay Parrish and Sabra Willhite

Grades: 1-2


Cost: $425

Young Rembrandts: Animal Planet This is an exciting workshop for artists who love animals and art! This animal adventure will take us to different continents and habitats across the globe. Using various drawing tools, artists will learn tips and techniques to bring each creature to life. We will also spend time learning to create animals using cartoon skills. From fur to scales, feathers, and more, this workshop is perfect for the animal enthusiast!

Instructor: Young Rembrandts staff

Grades: 1-5


Cost: $150

Young Rembrandts: Art of Ancient EgyptHop on your camel, pack your sunscreen, and prepare yourself for a wild and mysterious trip through Egypt. We will learn about the ancient Egyptian period, people, cultures, and treasures while investigating decorative objects found in treasured tombs, including sarcophagi and hieroglyphics. We will learn drawing techniques and styles to create masterpieces full of artifacts and Egyptian imagery.


Grades: 1-5


Cost: $150

Young Rembrandts: Creating in PastelSun, Sand, and Sea NEW! Calling all beach loversspend a week creating sea stars, clown fish, sea turtles, the Chesapeake blue crab, and a wondrous scene of jellyfish. Every day, campers will create large, poster-sized drawings that will be sure to amaze. Artists will learn skills and techniques to blend, layer, texture, shade, and more. If your family owns a beach cottage or weekend house, this is the workshop for youcampers will create beautiful works of art that are perfect for framing! These classes will be messy, fun, and full of excitementdress appropriately.


Grades: 1-5


Cost: $175

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Young Rembrandts: Sports in Art NEW! Artists who love action will learn how to draw and illustrate everything related to sports events and activities. The action of soccer, baseball, cheerleading, ice skating, karate, and more will inspire boys and girls alike. Artists will use a variety of art tools, tips, and techniques to create athletic uniforms, scenes, equipment, and even sports-related cartoons. This is a one-of-kind program for surejump into the fun!


Grades: 1-5

Date/Time: June 27-July 1; 1-4 p.m.

Cost: $150

Young Rembrandts: Art of the Wild WestThis awesome workshop will include exciting lessons related to cowboys, Native Americans, and the great Wild West! From landscapes to teepees, clothing and more, this multi-media art experience is a blast. Learn about Native American cultures, food, and clothing and design cool cowboy boots, belts, and hats. Campers will also create the many animals found on a working ranchdogs, cats, horses, and more.


Grades: 1-5


Cost: $150

Young Rembrandts: Cartoons in SeriesNEW! Budding cartoonists will learn all the skills necessary to create one-of-a-kind, hilarious cartoons in series. We will make up wild and wacky stories, then bring them to life as cool, crazy, and outrageous cartoons. Have you ever seen a broccoli attack? How about an obnoxious mosquito? Or the family dog eating and burping? These are just a few of the super fun cartoons we will create during this campfunny, colorful, and creative indeed.


Grades: 1-5

Date/Time: July 11-15; 1-4 p.m.

Cost: $150

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Grades 6-8 in 2016-17

Learn about our camp staff and register today!

The tween and early teen years offer great opportunities for independence in the summer, as well as chances to learn new skills before high school begins. All camps are taught by Steward faculty members and coaches, with several accomplished guest instructors leading theatre and Bryan Innovation Lab camps.

See pages 32-34 for information about chess and video game camps, Bob Foley Next Level Basketball, and Redskins Flag Football! Registration for these camps does not take place through The Steward School.

JUNE 27-JULY 1 Afternoon Adventures Bob Foley Basketball Creative Clicks Jewelry Soccer Spartan Counselor Apprentices Summer Game Nights Tennis

JULY 11-15 Afternoon Adventures All Sports (Half Day) Girls Lacrosse Glass Fusion and Clay Kudo Video Game Creation Go-Kart Style Middle School Language Arts Mini-Tennis Modding, Networking, and Hosting with Minecraft

Spartan Counselor Apprentices Summer Game Nights Urban Homesteading USA Chess Camp Video Game Creation Arcade Style Video Game Creation 3D Concepts

JULY 18-22 Afternoon Adventures All Sports (Full Day) Field Hockey Glass Fusion and Clay Math/Science Bridge Soccer Spartan Counselor Apprentices Summer Game Nights Volleyball Your Turn to Cook Culinary Camp

JULY 25-29 Afternoon Adventures All Sports (Half Day) Arts and Crafts Bob Foley Basketball Math/Science Bridge Mini-Tennis Spartan Counselor Apprentices Summer Game Nights

AUGUST 1-5 Afternoon Adventures Bob Foley Basketball Soccer SOS Camp Spartan Counselor Apprentices Summer Game Nights Your Turn to Cook Culinary Camp

AUGUST 8-12 Algebra Refresher Middle School Math and Spanish Redskins Flag Football

AUGUST 15-19 Exploratory Spanish Kids Night Out

JUNE 13-17 Afternoon Adventures All Sports (Half Day) Cheerleading Community Service Sampler Kids Night Out Mini-Tennis Spartan Counselor Apprentices Summer Game Nights

JUNE 20-24 Afternoon Adventures All Sports (Full Day) Baseball Boys Lacrosse Germany in June Girls Lacrosse Shakespearian Theatre Spartan Counselor Apprentices Summer Game Nights

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Afternoon AdventuresAfternoon Adventures is the perfect way to extend your camp day. Every Monday afternoon is spent at Steward with a variety of entertaining visitors, and field trips are taken to local places every Tuesday through Friday. This camp can be done separately or as part of an entire Summer Experience day. Field trips and guest entertainers in recent years have included: Go-kart racing Laser tag Movies at the IMAX theatre Jumpology Color Me Mine Miniature golf Jonathan Austin Ironbridge Sports Park Bowling


Grades: K-7



$200, 1-4 p.m. (camp only)

All SportsDoes your young athlete love sportsany and all sports? We have half-day and full-day sports camp options for 2016.

Half-Day Program (on-campus)In the on-campus morning program, campers will enjoy an action-packed week of touch football, soccer, street hockey, dodgeball, and other favorites. Each day will have sessions in two or more different sports with an emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork. Fundamentals will be reviewed and reinforced each day during game time, followed by prizes, popsicles, and the popular downhill water slide on the hottest days! Please bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.

Coaches: EJ Watkins

Grades: 2-8 (Players will be grouped by age, size, and ability.) Dates/Time: June 13-17, July 11-15, July 25-29; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $185

Full-Day Program (off-campus)The full-day sports camp will take place at K&L Sports in nearby Montpelier with transportation provided to and from Steward each day. K&L Sports promotes sportsmanship and camaraderie while increasing athletic skill level, using a 6-to-1 student-to-pro ratio. Each week, the activities include tennis, basketball, baseball, beach volleyball, horseshoes, swimming, football, soccer, wiffle ball, dodgeball, kickball, frisbee, hiking, and other field and team games. The full-day camp includes a K&L Sports t-shirt, Friday pizza party, and lots of daily prizes.

Coaches: Kurt Hammerschmidt and Steward staff

Grades: 3-8

Dates/Time: June 20-24, July 18-22; 8:20 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

Cost*: $340 (includes transportation)

*If you live near Montpelier and would prefer to drop off on site, please contact Coach Hammerschmidt for details at (804) 883-6552 before registering through the Steward website.

Arts and CraftsSummertime means summer crafts! Campers will create several projects, including gifts and decorations with summer themesthe perfect activities to do inside on hot days. Projects in previous years have included sand art, pipe-cleaner critters, and decorated buckets and shovels. Campers will also have opportunities to express themselves by creating their own projects from the crafty table. The camp will culminate on Friday with an art display and reception for parents.


Grades: 2-7



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BaseballStewards baseball camp is focused on fundamentals and skill development with an exciting game each day. A staff that includes 2014 state championship players will give each camper individualized attention and drills for continued improvement at home. The daily routine will include work on throwing, fielding, and hitting skills, followed by the opportunity to apply new and improved skills in the daily game. Please bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.

Coach: Bruce Secrest

Grades: 1-7 (Players will be grouped by age, size, and ability.) Date/Time: June 20-24; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $185


Coach: Jim Tyler



Cost: $185

CheerleadingDo you have spirit? Lets hear it! Catch the spirit of cheerleading as you join The Steward School cheerleaders and coaches for a week of fun.

Campers will not only learn cheers and dances, but will also work on the fundamentals of cheerleading, including basic motions, jumps, and stunts with an emphasis on safety. Campers will showcase what they learn when they perform a mini-routine for parents and guests at weeks end. Please bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.

Coach: Katelyn McCay

Grades: 2-7

Date/Time: June 13-17; 9 a.m. 12 p.m.

Cost: $185

Community Service SamplerNEW! Part of being a good steward in the community is contributing to projects that help others. In partnership with HandsOn Greater Richmond, this week of service will consist of time spent with multiple organizations that make a significant impact on many lives. Each morning, the Steward bus will depart campus with a team of young volunteers and Steward faculty who will spend the day putting themselves to work in a meaningful way. Campers should bring bagged lunches from home. Hours can be applied to school-required community service credit. The cost for this camp includes transportation, supplies, staffing, and services provided by HandsOn Greater Richmond. Limited spaces available.

Instructor: Wallace Inge

Grades: 7-10


Cost: $300

Creative ClicksNEW! Have fun experimenting with and learning how to manually control a digital camera! This camp will include how to freeze and blur motion, making and using a pinhole camera to take photographs, and printing black-and-white photographs in a traditional darkroom. Participants should bring a digital camera with manual settings if possible(continued on next page)

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Creative Clicks (cont.)(a limited supply of cameras is available for use if needed). All other supplies are provided.

Instructor: Amanda Anthony

Grades: 6-8


Cost: $250

Exploratory SpanishNEW! Hola! Students who are new to Spanish or have taken an introductory class but could use a little concentrated time to hone their skills during the summer will benefit from this non-credit camp. This session is geared toward working on the basics so that students feel comfortable in Spanish I or II during the school year. Each day, two hours will be devoted to Spanish instruction, and the remaining time will incorporate culturally-enriching cooking experiences.

Instructor: Amy Cooper

Grades: 8-10


Cost: $205

Field HockeyBeginners and experienced players alike are welcome at this camp where the Steward field hockey coaches will help with the fundamentals, including stick work, rules, and basic knowledge of the game. The camp will emphasize individual skills, as well as team performance. Campers should bring their own equipment, including a stick, goggles, mouth guard, shin guards, and cleats. If you have questions about equipment loans or purchases, please see page 39 for contact information. Please bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.

Coaches: Christen Fratter and Amanda Florio



Cost: $185

Germany in JuneNEW! Take a virtual tour through Germany with a bilingual guide who will introduce students to the language, culture, media, crafts, events, food, and almost every aspect of German life. Every day of the camp will include a variety of activities that highlight the Land der Dichter und Denker, and the week will conclude with a simple performancepresented in Germanfollowed by a reception for the families with authentic foods.


Grades: 5-9


Cost: $205

Girls LacrosseThis exciting camp is designed to bring together female lacrosse players from various schools and backgrounds to enhance skills and reinforce the concepts of lacrosse. The lessons will target the fundamentals, as well as challenge intermediate and advanced level players in the areas of stick work, dodging, shooting, defensive positioning, and draw controls. The coaching staff includes Stewards varsity girls lacrosse coach and other current and former NCAA athletes. Campers should bring their own equipment: stick, goggles, cleats, and mouth guard. If you have questions about equipment loans or purchases, please see page 39 for contact information. Please bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.




Cost: $185

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Glass Fusion and ClayLets fuse some fun! This two-week camp integrates two types of media to encourage each participants creativity. Campers will first learn hand-building skills and clay-work techniques, then use these new skills to incorporate glass into their masterpieces. Fusing glass is an exciting process that everyone will enjoy.


Grades: 3-10




Jewelry During this camp, students will learn how to create beautiful, handmade jewelry. In this intensive beading class, campers will learn jewelry-making techniques and complete at least three projects, including a set of earrings, a bracelet, and a necklace using pearls, crystals, and glass beads. After the camp ends, students will have supplies to continue making jewelry. Campers must be able to tie knots in thread to participate. Previous students are welcomethey can always learn something new!


Grades: 3-8



Kids Night OutNEW! Drop the kids off for a night of fun! Well have a cookout at school, where the campers will play games with members of our own Spartan varsity baseball team. At 6:30 p.m., well board the Steward bus to attend a Richmond Squirrels game. Campers will be escorted by Steward staff the entire evening, and seats will be together at the stadium. The night includes a t-shirt, dinner, and a ticket to the game. Parents should pick up campers on the Steward campus between 9:15-9:30 p.m.

Instructors: Kourtney Boughey and EJ Watkins

Grades: 1-8

Dates/Time: June 17, August 19; 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Cost: $40 per night




Cost: $15 per week

Math/Science BridgeSummer is not a time for your child to forget everything learned during the school year! Let them have fun and bridge the gap between May and September. During this two-week camp, students will review, refresh, and enrich math skills by emphasizing basic operations, decimal/fraction relationships, and word problems. Science activities will focus on the five steps of the scientific method in solving problems and conducting experiments. Students will also engage in hands-on activities that combine science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles in exciting experiments. They will use basic, everyday materials to design solutions for challenges and will have opportunities to visit the Bryan Innovation Lab.

Instructor: Ron Coles

Grades: 5-6


Cost: $425

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Middle School Language ArtsWords in MotionWords in Motion is designed specifically for Middle School students of all interests and abilities. The primary objective of this interdisciplinary camp is to take away the intimidation of the English classroom by replacing those sentiments with joyful experiences. We will spend the week doing hands-on activities related to reading and writing, including Readers Theater, word games, publishing a camp newspaper, and more! This camp is strongly recommended for students who need help finding structured time for reading (to help with summer assignments) and for those new to Steward.

Instructor: Elizabeth Gibson

Grades: 6-8

Date/Time: July 11-15 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday

Cost: $375

Middle School Math and SpanishNEW! Take advantage of this week to freshen up your students math and/or Spanish skills before the school year begins. These classes can be taken separately or combined for a full day.

MathRegardless of what level math class your child is entering, we have a math camp that will suit his or her needsone class will focus on general math, and another will be geared toward students who are entering Pre-Algebra and Algebra I. This camp will also allow Steward students to cross several of the math requirements off their summer to-do lists. Rising eighth-grade students who will be taking Algebra II in the fall might also benefit from the Algebra Refresher camp on page 27.

SpanishSpanish will be offered in the afternoons to help students who want to brush up on their language skills in order to feel more comfortable before school starts. The lessons will be appropriate for all levels of introductory Spanish and will incorporate games, food, and fun cultural activities. Rising eighth-grade students are also invited to take the Exploratory Spanish campsee page 21 for details.

Instructors: Becky Roy, Mark Nugent, and Jenny Suarez

Grades: 6-8 Date/Time: August 8-12 Math, 9-12 a.m.; Spanish, 1-4 p.m.

Cost: Morning OR Afternoon, $205; Full-Day, $375 (Lunch supervision will be provided with registration for the full day camp.)

Mini-TennisThis session is a shortened version of the regular week-long tennis camp designed to reinforce skills and to have fun playing against other campers. For older players who have not played much tennis, this short introduction is the perfect way to work on the basics. These camps will be held Monday through Wednesday each week.


Grades: 4-12

Dates/Time: June 13-15, July 11-13, July 25-27; 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $125

Shakespearian TheatreNEW! Those who want to challenge their acting abilities can be students of Shakespeare for a week with Bard Unbound. This camp will get students on their feet, acting in abbreviated versions of Shakespeare plays or a collection of scenes. Campers will perform exercises that help with focus, quick thinking, creativity, and working together. Each play includes the characters, language, and skeleton of the plot, with enough narration to explain the action, which adds a Monty Python edge to the whole piece. Performances are done in Elizabethan style: lights remain on, characters interact with the audience, a prompter is on hand to help with forgotten lines, and students sit around the edge of the stage.

Instructor: Bard Unbound staff

Grades: 6-10


Cost: $205

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Soccer Boys and girls will score a great summer experience by attending the popular Steward Soccer Camp! They will learn all the important skills of the game such as passing, shooting, heading, trapping, and possession play. This camp is led by Stewards varsity soccer coach, EJ Watkins, a former college player who has coached all ages and skill levels. Camp will begin each day with a skill of the day, followed by technical training (fundamentals or skill games), and finally team play.

Coaches: EJ Watkins



Cost: $185



Grades: K-10


Cost: $50 per week

Spartan Counselor Apprentices NEW! Current Steward students are invited to apply for the new Spartan Counselor Apprentice (SCA) program. Learning to be helpful stewards is an important component of the early teen years, and this program is a fantastic way for students in rising grades 7-10 to take leadership roles during the summer. They will work with a variety of teachers and

students each week, leading younger groups around campus and assisting instructors with lessons. Every afternoon, the apprentices will escort the younger campers on field trips to local entertainment spots such as the bowling alley, laser tag, and Jumpology (venues are subject to change).

Interested students should submit applications and will take part in short interviews as part of the selection process. The application includes a place for parents to mark the weeks their students are available during the summer. This camp includes a minimal cost since students will take part in afternoon field trips. Students who need to submit volunteer hours for school can apply their working time from this experience. Limited spaces will be available each week, and SCA registration will open after April 22.

Grades: 6-9 at the time of application

Dates/Time: June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, August 1-5; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: $175

Applications are due by Friday, April 1, 2016 and can be found on the Steward website (www.stewardschool.org/summer).

Stewards Outstanding Summer (SOS) CampNEW! Spend the first week of August doing a little bit of everything! Steward teachers will organize multiple activities each morning, including arts and crafts, board games, coding, theatre games, fitness, scrapbooking, creative writing, and more. Every afternoon, campers will take part in Afternoon Adventures field trips (see page 19 for details).

Instructors: Kathy Karmolinski, Monica Moehring, Becky Roy, and Terri Shelton

Grades: 1-6


Cost: $325

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TennisJoin Stewards tennis coach for a great week of tennis whether you are new to the game or have been playing for years. New players, regardless of age, will be given beginning instruction, while experienced campers will be grouped with others who are striving to be competitive. These players will have the opportunity to participate in an upcoming summer tournament.


Grades: 4-12



Urban Homesteading Camp NEW! Step into a time machine to visit an era that will introduce you to old world skills and new experiences. In this camp, students will be immersed in the basicsnatural skin care, gardening, baking on an open hearth, spinning yarn and knitting, candle making, and much more. Era-appropriate costumes will be provided for use during camp, and students will take home handmade items, including a simple doll and an original fiber arts creation. Campers will explore the processes of fabric and food

production as they were done before the age of factories and shopping malls. Campers should bring a bagged lunch and snack each day. This camp requires high-quality materials, all of which are provided.

Instructors: Robin Ricketts and Lindsey Koerner

Grades: 4-8




Coach: Greg Young



Cost: $185

Your Turn to CookCulinary CampIts never too early to learn to cook, and Chef Anton makes time in the kitchen so much fun. Join him to broaden your campers food horizonsfrom nutritional knowledge and various ways to use ingredients to techniques such as sauting, braising, roasting, and cooking on the grill, this camp introduces students to new cuisine and reinvigorates favorite recipes. No doubt campers will enjoy showing off their new culinary skills at home!

Instructor: Anton Gaston Grades: 6-10

Date/Time: July 18-22, August 1-5; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cost: $385

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Grades 9-12 in 2016-17

Learn about our camp staff and register today!

For high school students, summer is a mixture of being productive and having fun. For those who want to brush up on academics, there are sessions with Steward faculty in math, English, and Spanish. For those who want to try something new, there are programs in community service, drivers education, art, and photography. And, for those who want sports, weve got plenty of active camps with Steward coaches.

See pages 32-34 for information about chess and video game camps! Registration for these camps does not take place through The Steward School.

JUNE 27-JULY 1 Drivers Education Soccer Spartan Counselor Apprentices Summer Game Nights Tennis

JULY 11-15 Girls Lacrosse Glass Fusion and Clay Preparing for High School Reading and Writing Kudo Video Game Creation Go-Kart Style Mini-Tennis Spartan Counselor Apprentices Summer Game Nights USA Chess Camp Video Game Creation Arcade Style Video Game Creation 3D Concepts

JULY 18-22 Floga Glass Fusion and Clay Photography and Photoshop Workshop Soccer Spartan Counselor Apprentices Summer Game Nights Volleyball Your Turn to Cook Culinary Camp

JULY 25-29 Floga Mini-Tennis Spartan Counselor Apprentices Summer Game Nights

AUGUST 1-5 Soccer Spartan Counselor Apprentices Summer Game Nights Your Turn to Cook Culinary Camp

AUGUST 8-12 Algebra Refresher SAT Prep

AUGUST 15-19 Exploratory Spanish

JUNE 6-10 Drivers Education

JUNE 13-17 Drivers Education Community Service Sampler Mini-Tennis Spartan Counselor Apprentices Summer Game Nights

JUNE 20-24 Boys Lacrosse Drivers Education Germany in June Girls Lacrosse Shakespearian Theatre Spartan Counselor Apprentices Summer Game Nights

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Algebra RefresherNEW! Students who could use a refresher before taking Algebra II are invited to take part in this non-credit class that will incorporate games and fun into studying math during the summer. Camp hours can count toward tutoring requirements; please coordinate with the Center for the Advancement of Learning.

Instructor: Annie MacKimmie

Grades: 8-10


Cost: $205


Coach: Jim Tyler



Cost: $185

Community Service SamplerNEW! Part of being a good steward in the community is contributing to projects that help others. In partnership with HandsOn Greater Richmond, this week of service will consist of time spent with multiple organizations that make a significant impact on many lives. Each morning, the Steward bus will depart campus with a team of young volunteers and Steward faculty who will spend the day putting themselves to work in a meaningful way. Campers should bring bagged lunches from home. Hours can be applied to school-required community service credit. The cost for this camp includes transportation, supplies, staffing, and services provided by HandsOn Greater Richmond. Limited spaces available.

Instructor: Wallace Inge

Grades: 7-10


Cost: $300

Drivers EducationAlways First Driving Academy instructors will guide soon-to-be drivers through the classroom portion of drivers education for nine days in June. Students may choose to register for the classroom session only or classroom plus behind-the-wheel instruction. Behind-the-wheel lessons (14 hours are required) can be coordinated directly through Always First any time after completion of the class once the student has obtained a learners permit.

Instructor: Always First Driving Academy staff

Ages: 15-18 Classroom sessionJune 7-17; 8:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Behind-the-WheelJune 20-28; 8:30-10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-3 p.m., or 3-5 p.m.

Cost: Classroom only$215 Classroom + Behind-the-Wheel$450

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Exploratory SpanishNEW! Hola! Students who are new to Spanish or have taken an introductory class but could use a little concentrated time to hone their skills during the summer will benefit from this non-credit camp. This session is geared toward working on the basics so that students feel comfortable in Spanish I or II during the school year. Each day, two hours will be devoted to Spanish instruction, and the remaining time will incorporate culturally-enriching cooking experiences.

Instructor: Amy Cooper

Grades: 8-10


Cost: $205

FlogaNEW! Yogi Amanda Florio (aka Coach Flo) is prepared to teach her students new ways to get the most out of a yoga workout. Whether you are brand new or come with years of experience, yoga can be adapted to all levels simultaneously. Yoga is an activity that helps with balance, core strength, and mental stability. This series of classes consists of six class options during two weeks time, so you can come on the mornings it suits your schedule.

Instructor: Amanda Florio

Ages: Grades 9-12 and adults

Dates/Time: Mondays, July 18 and 25; Wednesdays, July 20 and 27; Fridays, July 22 and 29; 9:15-10:15 a.m.

Cost: $30 for any three classes Germany in JuneNEW! Take a virtual tour through Germany with a bilingual guide who will introduce students to the language, culture, media, crafts, events, food, and almost every aspect of German life. Every day of the camp will include a variety of activities that highlight the Land der Dichter und Denker,

and the week will conclude with a simple performancepresented in Germanfollowed by a reception for the families with authentic foods.


Grades: 5-9


Cost: $205

Girls LacrosseThis exciting camp is designed to bring together female lacrosse players from various schools and backgrounds to enhance skills and reinforce the concepts of lacrosse. The lessons will target the fundamentals, as well as challenge intermediate and advanced level players in the areas of stick work, dodging, shooting, defensive positioning, and draw controls. The coaching staff includes Stewards varsity girls lacrosse coach and other current and former NCAA athletes. Campers should bring their own equipment: stick, goggles, cleats, and mouth guard. If you have questions about equipment loans or purchases, please see page 39 for contact information. Please bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.




Cost: $185

Glass Fusion and ClayLets fuse some fun! This two-week camp integrates two types of media to encourage each participants creativity. Campers will first learn hand-building skills and clay-work techniques, then use these new skills to incorporate glass into their masterpieces. Fusing glass is an exciting process that everyone will enjoy.(continued on next page)

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Glass Fusion and Clay (cont.)


Grades: 3-10







Cost: $15 per week

Mini-TennisThis session is a shortened version of the regular week-long tennis camp designed to reinforce skills and to have fun playing against other campers. For older players who have not played much tennis, this short introduction is the perfect way to work on the basics. These camps will be held Monday through Wednesday each week.


Grades: 4-12

Dates/Time: June 13-15, July 11-13, July 25-27; 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $125

Photography and Photoshop WorkshopNEW! Do you own a fancy camera but dont know how to use it? Three well-established professional photographers will guide you through a one-day, hands-on workshop as a crash course on everything you need to know to take a great picture. The session will incorporate how to use your camera, an analysis of what makes a great picture, working in Photoshop, and more. The day will conclude with a gallery reception of photos from the workshop. Participants should bring a digital camera with manual settings (one-day rental options are available for a limited number of cameras).

Instructors: John Alley, Amanda Anthony, and Kristina Kerns

Ages: Grades 9-12 and adults

Date/Time: Saturday, July 23; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $225 (includes lunch, reception, and supplies)

Preparing for High School Writing and ReadingDuring this class, students will focus on academic, formula writing. In addition to completing several five-paragraph essays, they will explore the writing process, complete multiple drafts of their writing, and learn the skills of editing and revising. Basic mechanical, grammatical, and usage rules will be reviewed. This class is intended for beginning writing students, those who need extra help with writing, or those new to Stewards Upper School. Students will also have the opportunity to work on summer reading and will be given strategies to become better active readers.

Instructor: Terri Shelton

Grades: 9-12 Date/Time: July 11-15; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. MondayThursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday

Cost: $375

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SAT PrepTake advantage of the summer to brush up on your test-taking skills before the SAT. The SAT Strategies Program is designed to improve scores, increase confidence, and reduce testing stress. Both teachers are accomplished SAT preparation instructors and high school teachers who have taught this class in multiple locations.

Instructors: Mary Bruner and Jennifer Maitland

Grades: 10-12

Date/Time: August 8-11; 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m.


Shakespearian TheatreNEW! Those who want to challenge their acting abilities can be students of Shakespeare for a week with Bard Unbound. This camp will get students on their feet, acting in abbreviated versions of Shakespeare plays or a collection of scenes. Campers will perform exercises that help with focus, quick thinking, creativity, and working together. Each play includes the characters, language, and skeleton of the plot, with enough narration to explain the action, which adds a Monty Python edge to the whole piece. Performances are done in Elizabethan style: lights remain on, characters interact with the audience, a prompter is on hand to help with forgotten lines, and students sit around the edge of the stage.

Instructor: Bard Unbound staff

Grades: 6-10


Cost: $205

Soccer Boys and girls will score a great summer experience by attending the popular Steward Soccer Camp! They will learn all the important skills of the game such as passing, shooting, heading, trapping, and possession play. This camp is led by Stewards varsity soccer coach, EJ Watkins, a former college player who has coached all ages and skill levels. Camp will begin each day with a skill of the day, followed by technical training

(fundamentals or skill games), and finally team play.

Coaches: EJ Watkins



Cost: $185



Grades: K-10


Cost: $50 per week

Spartan Counselor Apprentices NEW! Current Steward students are invited to apply for the new Spartan Counselor Apprentice (SCA) program. Learning to be helpful stewards is an important component of the early teen years, and this program is a fantastic way for students in rising grades 7-10 to take leadership roles during the summer. They will work with a variety of teachers and students each week, leading younger groups around campus and assisting instructors with lessons. Every afternoon, the apprentices will escort the younger campers on field trips to local entertainment spots such as the bowling alley, laser tag, and Jumpology (venues are subject to change).

Interested students should submit applications and will take part in short interviews as part of the selection process. The application includes a (continued on next page)

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Spartan Counselor Apprentices (cont.)place for parents to mark the weeks their students are available duringthe summer. This camp includes a minimal cost since students will take part in afternoon field trips. Students who need to submit volunteer hours for school can apply their working time from this experience. Limited spaces will be available each week, and SCA registration will open after April 22.

Grades: 6-9 at the time of application

Dates/Time: June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, August 1-5; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: $175

Applications are due by Friday, April 1, 2016 and can be found on the Steward website (www.stewardschool.org/summer).






TennisJoin Stewards tennis coach for a great week of tennis whether you are new to the game or have been playing for years. New players, regardless of age, will be given beginning instruction, while experienced campers will be grouped with others who are striving to be competitive. These

players will have the opportunity to participate in an upcoming summer tournament.


Grades: 4-12




Coach: Greg Young



Cost: $185

Your Turn to CookCulinary CampIts never too early to learn to cook, and Chef Anton makes time in the kitchen so much fun. Join him to broaden your campers food horizonsfrom nutritional knowledge and various ways to use ingredients to techniques such as sauting, braising, roasting, and cooking on the grill, this camp introduces students to new cuisine and reinvigorates favorite recipes. No doubt campers will enjoy showing off their new culinary skills at home!

Instructor: Anton Gaston Grades: 6-10

Date/Time: July 18-22, August 1-5; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cost: $385

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Bob Foley Next Level BasketballNext Level Basketball camp is designed to teach all aspects of the game. Your athlete will work with Coach Foley on the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, and passing and will play in 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 tournaments. There will also be other games and contests with chances to win great prizes. Coach Foleys camps are known for bringing fun and excitement to basketball.

Coaches: Bob Foley and staff

Grades: 1-8

Dates/Time: June 27-July 1, July 25-29, August 1-5; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.*

Cost: $250

To register and for more information, go to www.bobfoleybasketball.net, or contact Bob Foley at (804) 387-9493 or [email protected]. Registration must take place directly with Bob Foley Next Level Basketball and not through The Steward School.

*If childcare is needed after 3 p.m., please contact Camp Director Kourtney Boughey. See page 39 for contact information.

Chess CampUSA Chess is offering a fun and entertaining chess camp at The Steward School. USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. Registration options include mornings, afternoons, and all-day sessions. Campers experience instruction and play in a fun environment designed to improve skills, whether they are interested in casual or competitive chess. Tuition includes a trophy, chess set, and more.

Instructor: Active Learning Services staff

Grades: K-10, introductory-advanced levels

Dates: July 11-15

Half-day: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. OR 1-4 p.m.; $270

Full-day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Chess Camp only, $435; half-day Chess Camp and half-day any computer camp, $475

For more information, visit www.activelearningcamps.com or call (888) 652-4377. Registration must take place directly with Active Learning Services and not through The Steward School.

The Steward School is proud to host several outside organizations for camps each summer. For the camps on these pages, registration takes place with each organization, NOT through the Summer Experience. Active Learning Services offers chess and video game programming camps to build critical thinking skills and creativity. Bob Foley Next Level Basketball and Redskins Kids Camps provide training for boys and girls as complements to Stewards sports camps.

Partner Camps

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Kudo Video Game CreationGo-Kart StyleChildren will create something similar to a Mario Kart style game. Campers begin by designing their own worlds with mountains, valleys, lakes, and hills, where they will place characters and program them to move, talk, and use scripts. Campers can program characters to pick up objects, engage opponents, and overcome villains. Whether it is collecting diamonds before time expires, navigating through an obstacle course, or racing against a friend, campers are sure to have fun!


Ages: 7-16, introductory-intermediate levels

Dates: July 11-15


Full-day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; half-day Chess Camp and half-day any computer camp, $475; any two half-day computer camps, $500

For more information, visit www.activelearningcamps.com or call (888) 652-4377. Registration must take place directly with Active Learning Services and not through The Steward School.

Modding, Networking, and Hosting with Minecraft NEW! Minecraft is hugely popular because its collaborative, open-ended, and moddable. Our camp begins with learning the game, controls, recipes, and a bit about hosting and networking. Campers will be connected to different worlds hosted on the secure server and will be able to experiment with character skins, mods, and custom maps. By the third day, the kids are building in the Active Learning world that grows over time. Whether adding a room, building a moat, or creating a chessboard, the possibilities are nearly limitless.


Ages: 8-13, introductory level

Dates: July 11-15


Full-day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; half-day Chess Camp and half-day any computer camp, $475; any two half-day computer camps, $500

For more information, visit www.activelearningcamps.com or call (888) 652-4377. Registration must take place d

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