Summer@Rectory is BACK!

Academic Power-Up will help campers understand who they are as students and how they best learn. Once this is determined, campers will focus on developing skills and strategies to aid their academic success. In a relaxed summer setting, campers will explore different note-taking methods, practice organizational and time management strategies, and learn how to be independent learners and self-advocates. Understanding their own set of superpowers allows each student to soar and find success.

Throughout this two-week "Broadway" experience, campers will explore all aspects of theater, including music, acting, and movement. Through daily improvisation games and scene work, campers will develop the skills and confidence to participate in a short production performed at the end of the program. In addition, time will be devoted to learning about theater's "behind the scenes" aspects, including light and set design, costumes, marketing, and much more. Whether an experienced singer or actor or just someone who enjoys watching theater, all campers will have a role and opportunity.

This two-week program, intended for International campers, provides a helpful introduction to all things American, focusing on American culture, the English language, and US classroom expectations. This summer session introduces students to American culture and builds their understanding of the English language, including idioms, regional dialects, and academic vocabulary. It will also introduce students to classroom etiquette and expectations, public speaking, and so much more!

Campers will step into our woodshop and innovation lab to explore and create. From building in our workshop and racing pinewood cars or maybe a boxcar to crafting a puzzle box to keep your special trinkets. Campers will also work in our innovation lab, learning to create a functional tool or gadget using our 3-D printers. By the end of the week, campers will not only walk away with items they have built but with the knowledge and curiosity to continue to design, build, and discover.

Academic Power-Up will help campers understand who they are as students and how they best learn. Once this is determined, campers will focus on developing skills and strategies to aid their academic success. In a relaxed summer setting, campers will explore different note-taking methods, practice organizational and time management strategies, and learn how to be independent learners and self-advocates. Understanding their own set of superpowers allows each student to soar and find success.

Throughout this two-week "Broadway" experience, campers will explore all aspects of theater, including music, acting, and movement. Through daily improvisation games and scene work, campers will develop the skills and confidence to participate in a short production performed at the end of the program. In addition, time will be devoted to learning about theater's "behind the scenes" aspects, including light and set design, costumes, marketing, and much more. Whether an experienced singer or actor or just someone who enjoys watching theater, all campers will have a role and opportunity.

Learning to be an entrepreneur takes more than just an idea. Campers will learn about entrepreneurs and the character traits that help them succeed. They will build a business plan, design a logo, and create a tagline. Next, they will develop their persuasive skills both in writing and presenting to find investors. Once they select businesses that have been “funded,” one business will move into production. This product-driven business will have the opportunity for all to set up shop to sell their products in support of a chosen non-profit.

Campers will step into our woodshop and innovation lab to explore and create. From building in our workshop and racing pinewood cars or maybe a boxcar to crafting a puzzle box to keep your special trinkets. Campers will also work in our innovation lab, learning to create a functional tool or gadget using our 3-D printers. By the end of the week, campers will not only walk away with items they have built but with the knowledge and curiosity to continue to design, build, and discover.