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In the Creative Writing course, you will learn to engage with your creative side. Learn about narrative structure, genre, point of view, and world-building through instruction and examination of creative texts. Through instruction and practice, you will have the opportunity to write a short creative piece to share with your peers. 

In this introduction to Cooking course, you will be immersed in the world of cooking and all that is necessary when creating and building a recipe. Start by learning the importance of the food pyramid, making healthy choices, and how to plan a meal, and shop on a budget. Hygiene is of the utmost importance when cooking; therefore, you will learn how to work with food and prepare for cooking safely. Learn to measure, read, and convert recipes. The course will culminate with students creating the recipe they have prepared.

As a participant in the Musical Theater experience, you will explore all aspects of theater, including music, acting, and movement. Through daily improvisation games and scene work, you will develop the skills and confidence to participate in a short production performed at the program's conclusion. In addition, some time will be devoted to learning about the "behind the scenes" aspects of theater, including light and set design, costumes, marketing, and much more. Whether you are an experienced singer or actor or just someone who enjoys watching theater, there will be a role and opportunity for everyone.

STEM@Rectory is an immersive program that puts you in the cockpit, driver’s seat, landing capsule, or wrecking ball. Through a structured planning phase, you will have the opportunity to build cars, planes, and spacecraft with LEGO, all while contributing to a group build. STEM participants can choose, build, and launch multiple model rockets when not constructing buildings and vehicles of their dreams. The build stages will teach construction processes and important parts of flight, while the launch sequence teaches electric current and safety protocols, all while having tremendous fun. The class will choose a large project that will encompass multiple days, with the opportunity to be displayed year-round at Rectory. Each participant can enter a piece into a contest at the end of the session.

Music technology is about creating and capturing sounds and then using technology to manipulate, edit, and produce a final product to achieve specific artistic and functional goals. In this course, you will discover how technology is used in music production. Learn how to use the Soundtrap application to create projects such as ringtones, movie scene soundtracks, original beats, and other musical compositions.