Welcome to Summer 2017

Welcome to the 58th Summer Program of the Franklin Public Schools! We are pleased to offer over one

hundred academically enriching and informative courses.

The summer enrichment programs will be held in three locations: Franklin High School, Horace Mann

Middle School, and Oak Street Elementary School. There will be a nurse at the Oak Street/Horace Mann

complex and a nurse at Franklin High School. The programs and their locations are listed below. Take a

moment to look through the catalog and see the creative, enriching, and academically supportive courses

taught by our Franklin Public Schools faculty members. Grade level refers to the grade the student will

enter in August 2017.

Code to the Future for grades 3 - 8; courses will be held at Horace Mann Middle School

Common Application Bootcamp for grade 12; course will be held at Franklin High School

Forensic Science for grades 6 - 8 and grades 9 - 12; courses will be held at Franklin High School

High School Academics for grades 10 - 12; courses will be held at Franklin High School

High School Experience for grade 9; program will be held at Franklin High School

Oceans of Fun 1 for grade 1; courses will be held at Oak Street Elementary School

Ready Set Kindergarten for kindergarten students; courses will be held at Oak Street Elementary School

Solutions Summer Adventure for grades K - 5; program will be held at Oak Street Elementary School

STAR for grades K - 6; courses will held at Oak Street Elementary School

Summer Art Institute for grades 6 - 12; courses will be held at Franklin High School

Summer Math Academy for grades 1 - 8; courses will be held at Horace Mann Middle School

Summer Music Program for grades 4 - 9; courses will be held at Franklin High School. Summer. Musical Theater is part of Summer Music.

Writing Your College Essay for grade 12; courses will be held at Franklin High School

School Locations

Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street

Oak Street Elementary School and Horace Mann Middle School, 224 Oak Street

Registration Information

Registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis... so register early. Please Note: Lifelong Learning will

send to the email address provided on the registration form a registration confirmation and a reminder

confirmation one week before the class begins.

Registration Options:

Online: www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com, select Summer Program. Online registrations

require a credit card (Discover, MasterCard, Visa) and all of the registrations are handled

through a secure website. Credit card charges will be reflected on your statement as “Life Long

Learning”.

Please note: Lifelong Learning does not accept payments in the form of cash.

Mail in: If you are unable to register online, you may register through the mail. The

registration form is located on the summer program website. Registrations with payment by

check, made payable to Town of Franklin, may be mailed to the following address:

Lifelong Learning Institute, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Telephone: If unable to register online or print a registration form to mail to the office, please

call the Lifelong Learning office and we will assist you. The office is open Monday - Friday

from 8 AM to 3 PM when school is in session. Office number is 508-553-4814.

Tax documentation: Please save all tuition receipts for your personal tax purposes. Lifelong Learning does

not issue end of the year tuition reports or tax statements.

Scholarship Information

The Lifelong Learning Institute offers scholarships to Franklin Public School students who have indicated that

they are eligible for “free or reduced lunch” funding during the traditional school year. For the High School

Experience Program, please complete the HS Experience Scholarship Application. For all other programs, please

complete the Summer 2017 Scholarship Application. The Scholarship Applications are on the web. Please select

a link: HS Experience Scholarship Application or Summer 2017 Scholarship Application.

All Scholarship Applications should be sent to:

Franklin Public Schools

Lifelong Learning Institute, Summer Program 2017

355 East Central Street

Franklin, MA 02038

The Lifelong Learning staff will contact you upon receipt of your scholarship application. As always, should you

have any questions, please call us at: 508-553-4814. Thank you.

Summer 2017 Refund Policy

The Lifelong Learning Institute is a self-sustaining program of the Franklin Public Schools. It is funded solely by

the tuition of its participants. As a result, the refund policy includes strict time limits.

Refund dates for courses beginning the week of July 10: Forensic Science, High School Academics (4 weeks), Oceans of Fun 1, Ready Set Kindergarten,

STAR, Summer Math Academy, Writing Your College Essay

• Withdrawal on or before June 17, a full refund, less a $10 processing fee, will be issued. • Withdrawal after June 17, no refund. However, the tuition fee may be applied toward another Summer 2017

course.

Refund dates for courses beginning the week of July 17: Oceans of Fun 1, Ready Set Kindergarten, STAR, Summer Art Institute (2 weeks), Summer Music (2

weeks), Writing Your College Essay

• Withdrawal on or before June 24, a full refund, less a $10 processing fee, will be issued. • Withdrawal after June 24, no refund. The tuition fee may be applied toward another Summer 2017 course.

Refund dates for courses beginning the week of July 24: Code to the Future, Oceans of Fun 1, Ready Set Kindergarten, STAR, Writing Your College Essay

• Withdrawal on or before July 1, a full refund, less a $10 processing fee, will be issued. • Withdrawal after July 1, no refund. The tuition fee may be applied toward another Summer 2017 course.

Refund dates for courses beginning the week of July 31: Code to the Future, Common App Bootcamp, Ready Set Kindergarten, STAR, Writing Your

College Essay • Withdrawal on or before July 8, a full refund, less a $10 processing fee, will be issued. • Withdrawal after July 8, no refund. The tuition fee may be applied toward another Summer 2017 course.

Refund dates for courses beginning the week of August 7: High School Experience

• Withdrawal on or before July 15, a full refund, less a $10 processing fee, will be issued. • Withdrawal after July 15, no refund. The tuition fee may be applied toward another Summer 2017 course.

NOTE:

For Solutions Summer Adventure, July 10 to August 11:

Refer to the Solutions Summer Adventure booklet or web site for additional information.

Forensic Science

Mr. Sutherland

Franklin High School

High School Forensic Science, Entering Grades 9 - 12

Catch Me If You Can - An Overview of Forensic Science

July 10 to 14, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

$120 for 1-week program

The stakes are high when it comes to murder and your job is to examine

the crime scene, utilize the technologies available in our new high tech

Forensics Lab, and prepare documents for submission in court. The lab-

oriented activities will immerse you into the role of a crime scene

investigator and persuade you all is not always what it seems.

Middle School Forensic Science, Entering Grades 6 - 8

CSI: Franklin

July 10 to 14, 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM

$120 for 1-week program

CSI: Franklin: Do you have what it takes to search a crime scene,

locate and identify evidence, and use high tech equipment to process

the evidence, all in the pursuit of justice? Come join us for a fun,

activity-based week of “crime scene” investigations. We will use our

state of the art Forensics Lab to run through numerous crime scene

scenarios and evidence analysis. Got what it takes?

Note: Students must wear closed toe shoes in the Forensics Lab.

Summer Art Institute

Ms. LaPlante, Director

July 10 to 21, at Franklin High School Courses taught by Franklin Public Schools Faculty

Entering Grades 6 - 9, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, Tuition, $210

Scratch Video Game Design

Learn how to speak the language of computers! Students will dive into the exciting world of computer

coding through Scratch. Students will create projects like interactive stories, games, and animations – and are

able to share creations with others in the online community.

Digital Photography

Come explore the basics of shooting in manual mode this summer! We will be learning how to take and

compose photos, shutter-speed and aperture. We also will be exploring how to use Adobe Photoshop, not

only to edit your photos, but also to create pieces of digital artwork.

Drawing and Painting

Students will gain skills and have fun learning different approaches to drawing and painting. They will

learn color theory and experiment with different painting mediums such as

watercolor and acrylic.

TV Production Are you interested in television and video production? This course will cover

multiple aspects of TV production, such as writing, camera operation, acting in

front of the camera, and, of course, editing video using Final Cut Pro.

Entering Grades 10 - 11, 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon, Tuition $175

Art Exploration

This course is for students who want to connect with and expand their creativity. Experimental printmaking, painting, and mixed media/collage will be the focus. This is a great opportunity to have focused studio time and mentoring during

the summer or to complete summer visual art homework.

Entering Grades 11 - 12, 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, Tuition, $175 Advanced Drawing and Portfolio Preparation

This class is a great summer opportunity for serious student artists to focus exclusively on drawing and painting projects.

Students will build observational skills, explore art materials and make artworks that can be used for a college portfolio.

SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM 2017 Mrs. Plouffe, Director

Exceptional musical instruction in a fun and exciting atmosphere.

STRINGS, BAND AND GLEE GRADE LEVELS: For students entering grades 4 - 12

DATES: July 17 – 28, 2017 (2-week program)

TIMES: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

LOCATION: Franklin High School

NEW! Full morning schedule – 40 hours of musical instruction!

NEW! In addition to your main ensemble, choose one of 6 new

exploratory classes that will meet once per day (see next page).

NEW! A portion of every day will include Jazz Band or Symphony Orchestra (except Glee).

NEW! Every day will end with Camp Chorus for all students.

CLASS OFFERINGS (MAIN ENSEMBLES):

Elementary Strings ................. Entering Grades 4 – 5 .................................................. $270.00

For students with at least one year of playing experience. Students will continue playing while improving their musical skills.

Middle School Strings ............. Entering Grades 6 – 9 .................................................. $270.00

For students wanting to expand their musical abilities. They will participate in a group ensemble, add to their repertoire, and gain confidence in their skills.

Beginner Band ......................... Entering Grade 5 -6 w/1 yr experience ....................... $270.00

For students with one year of playing experience. Students will continue playing while improving their musical skills.

Intermediate Band ................... Entering Grades 6 – 9 w/2+ yrs experience ............... $270.00

For students with two or more years of playing experience. They will participate in a group ensemble, add to their repertoire, and gain confidence in their skills.

Glee ......................................... Entering Grades 4 – 7 .................................................. $200.00

This is a performance-based group that combines singing and dance movements. Pop hits from the radio will be presented. There will be many solo opportunities.

SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM 2017 Mrs. Plouffe, Director

STRINGS, BAND AND GLEE (CONTINUED)

EXPLORATORY CLASSES:

At the time of registration, students will select one exploratory class they will attend every day for one time block. Each Exploratory class is limited to a certain number of students. Any special instruments or equipment needed will be provided.

DRUMMING UKULELE PIANO

MUSIC THEORY JAZZ IMPROVISATION GARAGE BAND

JAZZ BAND & SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA:

String and Band students will participate in either Jazz Band or Symphony Orchestra every day for one time block. At the time of registration, students will indicate their 1st choice. Final placement decisions will be made by faculty.

JAZZ BAND: Introduction to jazz…improvisation, musicianship, ensemble play.

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Strings plus woodwind, brass and percussion.

GENERAL SCHEDULE:

Each class will have a specific schedule for their program. This general schedule is to give you an overall picture of what each day will look like.

Rehearsal / Sectionals

Exploratory

Rec / Snack / Spirit

Jazz Band / Symphony Orchestra / Rehearsal

Rehearsal

Camp Chorus

SUMMER CONCERT:

All students will perform in a Summer Music Concert Friday morning July 28, 2017. Families will be invited to attend. More details will be provided at the beginning of the program.

SOLUTIONS AFTERNOON ADVENTURE:

If you need afternoon care for students entering 4th and 5th grades only, please visit the SOLUTIONS website for additional information or call them at 508-613-1771. Music students will be escorted from the Music Program at FHS to Oak Street Elementary School next door.

SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM 2017 Mrs. Plouffe, Director

SUMMER MUSICAL THEATER MS. HERSEE AND MS. LONATI, CO-DIRECTORS

GRADE LEVELS: For students entering grades 8-12

DATES: July 17 – 28, 2017 (2-week program)

TIMES: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

LOCATION: Franklin High School

COST: $180.00

Students will rehearse and perform a musical revue: The Colors of Broadway. We will be exploring the colors of the rainbow through song!

Time will be spent learning music, choreography, blocking and dialogue. No chorus experience required.

Some of the songs we will sing and dance to:

“Joseph’s Coat” (The Coat of Many Colors) from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat “ABC Café” (Red and Black) from Les Misérables

“Follow the Yellow Brick Road” from The Wizard of Oz “Green Eggs and Ham” from Seussical

“One Short Day” (In the Emerald City) from Wicked “The Song of Purple Summer” from Spring Awakening

“Colors of the Wind” from Pocahontas

Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute

High School Experience Open to: The Class of 2021

August 8 - August 11, 2017

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost: $100 (scholarships available)

This Tuesday – Friday program is a great way for incoming 9th grade students to get

acquainted with Franklin High School.

Activities will include:

Getting to meet other incoming freshmen

Tour your High School

Meet faculty members from the Freshman Collaborative

Participate in Project Adventure Challenge by Choice games

Collaborate on a Class Motto

Learn about FHS Technology and receive your Chromebook

Receive a HSE T-shirt and water bottle

Register on-line at www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

Questions: (508) 553-4814 or lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us

Students … Teachers … Academics … EnRichment

July 10 to August 4, 2017

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,

On behalf of the entire STAR staff, welcome to the 2017 Summer STAR Program. Our mission is to

provide students with a variety of interesting, stimulating, and fun classes taught by a highly qualified,

caring staff in a safe setting. This year, the Summer STAR Program is at the Oak Street Elementary/

Horace Mann Middle School complex. A nurse is on staff each day.

The STAR Program is divided into two sub-groups: Academic STAR and Enrichment STAR.

Academic STAR includes Ready Set Kindergarten and Oceans of Fun 1. These classes were

developed as an introduction for primary students to their next grade level. They are referred to as

being “classroom based” meaning that they touch upon all of the curriculum areas of the regular

classroom. Students may register for any number and any combination of weeks for these classes. A

new theme will be introduced each week. Students may also combine a week or more of Academic

STAR with a week or more of Enrichment STAR. These classes are taught by certified teachers and

educational assistants.

Enrichment STAR offers a variety of courses for students entering kindergarten through 6th grade.

Courses are offered as full-morning classes, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. There is a supervised snack break.

These courses are taught by certified teachers and educational assistants.

As always, please call the Lifelong Learning Institute with any questions at

508-553- 4814 or email lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us with any questions.

See you opening day!

Seth Diamand, Supervisor and Kathleen Roberts, Assistant Supervisor

Ready Set Kindergarten

Four, 1-week classes: Monday to Thursday

July 10 to 13, July 17 - 20, July 24 - 27, July 31 - August 3 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Oak Street Elementary School $127 per week

Incoming kindergarten children will become familiar with a kindergarten classroom setting and daily routines,

while having fun learning through hands-on experiences. All activities will be theme-based using books,

dramatic play, music, manipulatives, outside games, and arts and crafts. Note: Children should bring a snack.

Oceans of Fun 1 for entering 1st graders

Three, 1-week classes: Monday to Thursday

July 10 to 13, July 17 - 20, July 24 - 27 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Oak Street Elementary School $127 per week

Oceans of Fun 1 provides social skill continuity, academic enrichment, and a bridge to first grade. The class

curriculum focuses on reading, writing, and math skills designed around an ocean theme. The theme includes

learning about sea creatures, treasures, water experiments, and craft projects using various sensory materials.

Phonics, letter and letter/sound recognition, journals, and basic sight vocabulary will be emphasized for

reading and writing. Patterns, sorting, one-to-one correspondence, and addition and subtraction will be

reviewed for math. Creative and fun art projects are also an important component throughout this class.

Note: Children should bring a snack.

Enrichment STAR Week 1 July 10 to 14, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Tuition $152 full morning one-week class

Let’s Get Growing, entering grades K, 1

Join the fun as we experience vegetable and flower plants and gardening. Our gardening fun basics will include hands-on activities with soil, seeds, flowers, vegetables, bugs, water, weather and more. Creative and fun interactions will nurture a curiosity for gardening and nature, as we “Get Growing!”

Frozen Princess Party, entering grades 1 & 2

Do you want to build a snowman? Enter into a world made for princesses just like Elsa and Anna from Walt Disney’s Frozen. This class will be a sparkling winter wonderland for all princesses to enjoy. Fun activities will include singing, dancing, books, videos, cooking, acting, dress-up, crafts, and games.

Dinosaur Discovery, entering grades 1 & 2

Unlock the mystery of prehistory as you unearth fun facts about T. Rex and other dinosaurs! We’ll make dinosaur art projects and play dino-mite games.

You can be an Artist and a Chef, entering grades 1 & 2

Even the fussiest of eaters likes to cook. In this class, we will learn some cooking basics. Each day we will make a fun and easy to bake snack. Beat the summer heat with some refreshing snacks and drinks. Then we will put on our smocks and join our art class where we will be able to put our imaginations to work! Students will use a variety of artwork mediums including paint, clay, oil, pastels and watercolor. Students will make their own masks using paper mâché, sculpt clay, paint pictures, and more.

Cooking and Camping with Friends, entering grades 1, 2 & 3 Combine the fun of cooking with the excitement of camping. Learn

the basics of measuring and cooking alongside friends or while making

new friends. In addition to cooking, students will pretend to be on a

camping trip. We will be telling and writing ghost stories, making crafts, and eating s’mores.

July 10 to 15 (week 1 continued)

Celebrating the American Girl, entering grades 3, 4, 5

Throughout history, the heroines of the American Girl book series have been brave,

creative, responsible, and kind. Come join us for a week of fun-filled activities as

we celebrate the American Girl. We will immerse ourselves in crafts, cooking tea

parties, read, and different games. Please bring along your favorite doll to help join in the

festivities!

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, entering grades 3, 4, 5 & 6 Join the wizarding world as the TIME TURNER will bring about unique and unexpected events and activities. Get your wands ready as the excitement begins!

Minecraft, entering grades 3, 4, 5

Friendly animals? Hostile mobs of Zombies? Which biome will you find

adventure in? Enter and explore the world of Minecraft!

Innovation Lab, entering grades 4, 5 and 6 Students will explore basic engineering skills and problem solving strategies

while engaging in lots of hands-on challenges, games and projects.

Enrichment STAR Week 2 July 17 to 21, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Tuition $152 full morning one-week class

Frozen Princess Party, entering grades K & 1

Do you want to build a snowman? Enter into a world made for princesses just like Elsa and Anna from Walt Disney’s Frozen. This class will be a sparkling winter wonderland for all princesses to enjoy. Fun activities will include singing, dancing, books, videos, cooking, acting, dress-up, crafts, and games.

Celebrating the American Girl, entering grades 1 & 2

Throughout history, the heroines of the American Girl book series have been brave, creative, responsible, and kind. Come join us for a week of fun-filled activities as we celebrate the American Girl. We will immerse ourselves in crafts, cooking tea parties, read, and different games. Please bring along your favorite doll to help join in the festivities!

Lego Stop Motion Animation, entering grades 1 & 2

Students will work as a class to animate a mini-movie featuring LEGO bricks and figures, sound effects, and music. They will learn how to create a storyboard, take pictures with digital cameras, and bring them to life through computer editing! Each group’s movie will be posted to YouTube and viewed together on the final day of class. Limited to 10 students.

Out of this World, entering grades 1, 2, 3

3…2…2…Blast off!

Come learn about outer space! We will explore the moon, the solar system, and

constellations. Our space exploration team will read stories, play games, and do crafts related to

outer space.

July 17 to 21 (week 2 continued)

Paint Party, entering grades 2, 3 & 4 Climb on the party bus and head to this multi-craft class for all beginner and experienced artists. You will be using acrylic paints on canvas to create one of a kind pieces, designing your own tie dye tee shirt, as well as diving into other art-based projects.

So You Think You Can Cook, entering grades 3 & 4

This class will offer the opportunity to learn the basics of following a recipe, measuring and cooking. We will utilize several cooking options including a microwave, an electric fry pan, and an oven. Students will take turns being “chef for the day” to maximize the experience and fun. We’ll also have time for some games, crafts and fun.

Minecraft, entering grades 3, 4, 5

Friendly animals? Hostile mobs of Zombies? Which biome will you find

adventure in? Enter and explore the world of Minecraft!

Harry Potter Anniversary Celebration, entering 3, 4, 5 & 6

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the

Sorcerer’s Stone. Join in and relive the beginning of the

boy in the cupboard under the stairs, as he enters the

Wizarding World. All new wizarding activities, potions

and Hogwarts treats.

Enrichment STAR Week 3 July 25 to 29

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Tuition $152 full morning one-week class

Silly Science, entering grades 1, 2

The students will start the class by making their own silly science experiment book and silly scientist “robe”. Activities include making different types of slime, creating homemade gum and ice cream, making lava lamps, and exploding soda using Mentos.

Easy Bake Snacks, entering grades 1, 2

You don’t need to be a master chef to have fun in the kitchen. In this class, we will learn some cooking basics. Each day, we will make a fun east to bake snack. Beat the summer heat with some refreshing snacks and drinks.

Lego Stop Motion Animation, entering grades 3, 4, 5

Students will work in small groups to animate a mini-movie featuring LEGO bricks and figures, sound effects, and music. They will learn how to create a storyboard, take pictures with digital cameras, and bring them to life through computer editing! Each group’s movie will

be posted to YouTube and viewed together on the final day of class. Limited to 10 students.

STAR News Network, entering grades 3, 4, 5

STAR News Network is the class for kids that want to dive into the world of making videos that go beyond simple point and shoot movies of cats on trampolines or whimsical sunsets. Using a variety of video and still cameras, we will plan, shoot, and edit videos that touch the heart, stir the soul, and tickle the funny bone. If you can think it, we can make the movie. If you’re camera shy, don’t hesitate to join the crew as there are always kids ready and

willing to mug for the camera! When your masterpiece is ready, we can host them on YouTube. So register today and thinking about the Hollywood agent you’ll need tomorrow!

July 24 to 28 (week 3 continued)

Harry Potter Anniversary Celebration, entering 3, 4 & 5 Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Join in

and relive the beginning of the boy in the cupboard under

the stairs, as he enters the Wizarding World. All new

wizarding activities, potions and Hogwarts treats.

Let the Games Begin, entering grades 4 & 5

For kids who love sports, working on skills and being on a team! Our

Multi-Sport camp will concentrate on games such as Wiffle ball, football,

soccer, invasion games such as capture the flag, and other backyard

favorites.

Clay is the Way, for entering grades 4, 5

Do you like to create things with clay? Come join us for a

fun-filled week of exploring different types of clay. Use

your hands and learn how to use clay tools to build pinch

pots, sculpt animals, and slab pictures. Bring your

imaginations and let your inner artist shine.

Enrichment STAR Week 4 July 31 to August 4

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Tuition $152 full morning one-week class

Itty Bitty Acting, for entering grades K, 1, 2

Play improvisation games, develop characters, read from a script, learn a

song, move your body and bring out your hidden talent for acting. Great for

a budding performer to get rid of stage fright and shine in the spotlight.

Nature Detectives, entering grades 1, 2

Who is ready to dig into nature? Explore the great outdoors as we head out for

nature walks, scavenger hunts, collecting leaves, and nature games. We will also

be using materials collected for art projects inside the classroom such as leaf

rubbings, rock paintings, and decorating flowerpots. Put on your gardening

gloves, find your magnifying glasses, and sign up for this class!

Invention Convention, entering grades 1, 2

This course is a hands-on, science-based class filled with fun activities that

foster creativity and inventive-thinking skills.

Funky Furniture Painting, entering grades 3, 4, 5, 6

Find your inner artist and turn pieces of furniture into works of art. Bring in an

unfinished or old piece of furniture, such as a chair, stool or small table.

Students will learn about sanding, priming, and planning their design for their

furniture piece. Come join us for a week of fun-filled painting. Learn some new

techniques to create a beautiful masterpiece, and make some new friends too.

July 31to August 4 (week 4 continued) Survivor, entering grades 4 & 5

Outwit … Outplay … Outlast………………………….

Do you like the TV Show, Survivor? If so, then this is the course for you. Our week will be full of

physical and mental challenges, indoor and outdoor adventures, cooperative games, and team

building activities. Students will participate in various challenges, in order to earn points for their

teams. We will end our week in a BREAK OUT challenge!

STAR Wars: Rogue One for entering grades 4, 5, 6

Do you know the difference between a Wookiee and an Ewok? Join us

and show off your Star Wars knowledge and skills while having fun with

other future Jedi. Spend this awesome week of summer in a galaxy far,

far away!

Two-week STAR courses

July 10 to July 21

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Tuition: $278

Guitar STAR, entering grades 2, 3 & 4

Have you always wanted to learn to play the guitar? Well, be a Guitar Star! Along with learning to play basic chords and easy single string picking, have fun exploring the guitar and theory through songs and games. Students must bring their own guitar!

July 24 to August 4

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Tuition: $278

Elementary School Musical, entering grades 3, 4, 5, 6

Inspired by the hit movie, High School Musical, we bring you, Elementary School Musical!

Back by popular demand for its 8th summer! We’ll play improvisational games, create

scenes and movements, and sing songs from age-appropriate musicals. Students will gain

confidence and are guaranteed to have fun! The two weeks will culminate in a small play

and mini-musical review for the whole family!

July 24 to August 4

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Tuition: $278

Rock Band, entering grades 4, 5, 6

Have you always wondered what it would like to be in a Rock Band? Do you

want to find out? Whether you have musical experience or not, we will create a

rock band from scratch and put on a Rock Show at the end of the session!

Code to the Future

Computer science courses for students entering grades 3 to 8. Through the combination of programming and game design, students will develop a strong understanding of how to use technology to create.

Courses taught by Code to the Future Staff

$200 per 1-week course

Minecraft Modding, entering Grades 6 – 8

July 10 to July 14 ~ 8:30 to 11:30 AM Horace Mann Middle School

Why just “play” Minecraft when you can *create* Minecraft? In this course designed for quick learners or

those with block-based coding experience, students will learn how to code in Java by making a mod for

Minecraft. This is professional, text-based coding. Create and then craft a sword out of mushy bananas, or

spawn a flying cow! Make the full transition from player to content creator.

MineScratch, entering Grades 3 - 5

July 24 to 28 ~ 8:30 to 11:30 AM Horace Mann Middle School

Learn how to speak the language of Computers. Students will dive into the exciting world of computer coding through Scratch, developed at MIT. Scratch is a block-based application designed to make it simple for anyone to learn programming. Throughout the course, coders create Minecraft themed projects like an epic ghost busters battle game or a choose your own adventure story. The possibilities are endless.

PokemonGo, entering grades 3 – 5

July 31 to August 4 ~ 8:30 – 11:30 AM Horace Mann Middle School

Gotta catch’em all! Students will dive into the exciting world of computer coding and Pokémon through Scratch, developed at MIT. Scratch is a block-based application designed to make it simple for anyone to learn programming. Throughout the course, students create Poke projects like their very own Pokedex or Pokémon Battle game!

Summer Math Academy

Mr. Chaffee, Director Entering Grades 1 to 8 Taught by FPS Faculty

July 10 to 21 Horace Mann Middle School

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM $270 for 2-week program

If you are looking for an enriching summer math experience for your child, then you might want to sign

up for the Summer Math Academy!

The Summer Math Academy is a place where children work

together in a casual environment to enrich and extend their

mathematical knowledge. The nontraditional setting allows

curious and enthusiastic students to explore math, art, and

science through hands-on interactive projects and in general,

to share their love of mathematics.

Think you know what we do at the Summer Math Academy?

You might be surprised. Campers are making

tessellations on t-shirts, using pool noodles to blow bubbles, building solar powered helicopters and

boats, and much more.

Classes are separated by grade. Students enroll in the class for the grade they are entering in fall 2017.

The Student/Teacher ratio will be no more than 12:1 per grade, which assures that each student receives

individual attention.

Note: Students should bring a snack, a water bottle, and wear

comfortable clothing since some of the activities will be outside.

High School Academic Support

English, Mathematics, Social Studies

July 10 - August 3

Monday through Thursday ~ 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM Franklin High School

Taught by FHS Faculty

Tuition: $225.00 for one course High school academic support courses are available in three content areas: Mathematics,

English, and Social Studies. Students who have a minimum grade for the year of 50 or high are

eligible for summer school and the opportunity to remediate a failing grade. Summer school is a

4-week, 40-hour program. The summer school grade will represent a fifth quarter grade.

Students are allowed one documented absence within the 4-week program. Additional absences

would be granted at the discretion of the Coordinator predicated on the percentage of work

completed by the student. If the student is on track to complete and pass the course on time,

he/she may be awarded a 2nd or 3rd day off. If the student is not on track to complete and

pass the course, the additional time off would not be awarded.

These academic courses may also be taken for preview purposes, to prepare for the upcoming

school year. If taken for preview, no grade is given and the student does not need to meet the

attendance requirements.

Courses within the three content areas include:

Mathematics: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus

English: English 9, 10, and 11

Social Studies: US History 1, US History 2, and World History

Franklin Public Schools uses PLATO, a web-based academic program to provide courses and

content specific to the needs of each student. This is an exemptive program that enables the

student to focus on his/her areas of need and to work at his/her own pace. Certified content-

specific Franklin Public Schools faculty members provide additional support in the classroom.

Preparing for College Two programs designed for entering

Franklin High School Seniors

Writing Your College Essay FHS English Faculty Franklin High School $90 per session

Four, 1-week sessions available, select the session that best fits your schedule:

As you know by now, the essay portion of your college application is probably the most important part.

This is the spot where admissions reviewers get to see what you are like as a person and what you want

out of life. Want to get a head start on writing your college application essay? During this course you

will research college values and application questions, examine and critique models, engage in topic-

brainstorming activities, and compose at least one well-developed and organized essay consistent with

teacher support and feedback.

Common Application

Bootcamp FHS Guidance Faculty

Franklin High School

$70 per session

August 1 to 3, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Would you like to get a jump start on completing your college application? This 3-day program of

personalized guidance will help seniors spend focused time preparing college applications before the

start of their senior year.

Session 1: July 10 - 13

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Session 2: July 17 - 20

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Session 3: July 24 - 27

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Session 4: July 31 – Aug. 3

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Franklin Public Schools

Lifelong Learning Institute

A daylong summer program open to children

entering Kindergarten through Fifth Grade

July 10, 2017 –August 11, 2017

7:00AM – 6:00PM

Location:

Oak Street Elementary School

224 Oak St., Franklin, MA 02038

Week 2: July 17-21:

Fantastic Beasts

Join us on a hunt for all things magical

and mystical. We will use our imaginations

and creativity to design Magic Wands,

Plimpy Puppets, A Book of Monsters, and

much more. Rainforest Reptile Shows will

be joining us with a Fascinating Frogs

show you will not want to miss!

Week 3: July 24-28:

What makes ordinary bubbles into jumbo

bubbles? How does a Hydro Blaster work? We

will make gooey slime and do hands on

activities to safely explore this fun topic

using ordinary ingredients. The Museum of

Science will be joining us this week for a

Science Magic show.

Week 5: August 7-11:

Be our guest for a jam packed week of

Disney magic! This week we will

incorporate Disney favorites into our

activities, crafts, and games to infinity

and beyond. We will have our very own

“Bounce” Castle!

Weekly Themes

Week 1: July 10-14: SPY KIDS

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to have fun! This week we will prepare you

for future covert operations in our Spy School Obstacle Course! Secret codes, mystery

messages and all of the usual suspects will be there!

Week 4: July 31-August 4:

Well, How-dy partner! Come on down while

we change our Summer Adventure

program into a full blown Wild West

Jamboree! We will enjoy a special visit

from the Toe Jam Band who will be

throwing a country square dancin’ party!

Weekly Clubs 1:45-3:00, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

July 10-14, Club of the Week: Fitness

July 17-21, Club of the Week: Pokemon

July 24-28, Club of the Week: SYFY

July 31-Aug. 4, Club of the Week: Travel

August 7-11, Club of the Week: Cooking

New This

Summer!

7:00-8:45 Free Choice 1:45-3:00 Builders Club or Club of the Week

8:45-9:45 Outside Play/ Gym 3:00-4:00 Computer/Book Club or Calendar Activity

9:45-10:30 Snack 4:00-4:30 Snack

10:30-12:00 Activity Zones 4:30-5:15 Outside play/ Gym

12:00-12:45 Outdoor Play 5:15-6:00 Free Choice

12:45-1:45 Lunch

Activity Zones Include:

Arts & Crafts Science Experiments

Mindbender Puzzles and Brain Teasers Legos

Dramatic Play

Pizza Fridays Every Friday you can order cheese pizza for $1.00 per slice! This includes a drink and a snack.

Orders will be taken Monday through Wednesday each week.

Advance orders will be accepted. Cash Only Please.

Daily Schedule

Water Wednesdays:

10:30-12:30/1:45-3:00

Water Limbo Bubble Play & Bubble Creatures Water Relay Water Tables & Water Exploration

Drip, Drip, Drop Wet Chalk Drawing

Sprinkler Fun Super Soaking Games & More

Water

Wednesdays

Full Day Adventure – 7:00AM-6:00PM

3 Days in one week: $180.00 (all days must be in the same week)

4 Days in one week: $205.00 (all days must be in the same week)

Weekly rate: $230.00

All deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If online

payment is made by Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover), 100% is due at

time of registration. However, if you contact the program office, we can divide

the tuition into two payments. A 50% deposit per week is due upon registration.

The remainder of the tuition is due by June 2, 2017. Registrations must be

submitted by Friday, April 28, 2017.

Patricia Gay

Asst. Dir., Lifelong

Learning

508-613-1770

gayp@franklin.k12.ma.us

Jennifer Maitland

Associate Director,

Solutions

508-613-1772maitlandj@franklin.k12.ma.us

Jessica Instasi

Assistant Director,

Solutions

508-613-1771

instasij@franklin.k12.ma.us

Special event dates are subject to change depending on the availability of vendor and/or

presenter.

The program accommodates as many families as possible; however, slots are filled on a first-

come, first-served basis. Solutions maintains a small student-to-staff ratio; available space

dictates program size.

Our indoor facility is air-conditioned.

Click Here To Register

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