Summer@Rectory

Dive into the foundations of Pre-Algebra with this 2-week mathematics exploration. In this course, you will develop/strengthen your numeracy skills around fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, proportions, and integers. Along this journey, word problems will be solved using the understandings you have acquired. The groundwork this course provides will position you for greater success in a full Pre-Algebra course and beyond.

Ever wonder how the United States got their start? In this two week course students will explore the foundations of early America from colonization to the Revolutionary War. As they learn about major historical events, students will also build their academic vocabulary, historical writing, and other skills that will bolster their ability to learn and understand history.

Summer Arts and Crafts is a dynamic and hands-on elective designed to unleash students' creative potential. Through a diverse range of individual and team projects, students will explore various artistic mediums such as painting, drawing, and mixed media, fostering both curiosity and imaginative expression. This elective will also encourage collaboration and critical thinking as students engage in the joy of self-expression through group projects.

Our LEGO and Robotics class combines the excitement of hands-on learning with the principles of physics and simple machines. Students delve into constructing LEGO kits that help them bolster their understanding of physics. For the later part of the course, students indulge in robotics which not only enhances their understanding of physics but also cultivates creativity and problem-solving skills through the thrilling world of robotics and LEGO building.

Are you curious about the world outside your home? Have you ever wanted to travel to different continents, visit amazing features created on Earth, and experience different cultures? This class will allow you to travel the world without the annoying fees, customs inspections, and language barriers! Using our virtual reality headsets, we will travel to stunning physical features, plus ancient and modern sites all around our world stopping at each continent along the way! On their journey, students will sample food from different cultures, learn a few keywords in a variety of languages, and create personal maps displaying what they’ve learned along their journey. This class will literally take you around the world in 10 days!

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the fascinating realm of physics and astronomy with our program designed specifically for middle school students! In this engaging course, young minds will unravel the mysteries of motion, gravity, galaxies, black holes and more through hands-on experiments, interactive demonstrations, and exciting team activities. From understanding the laws of motion to exploring the wonders of light and sound, participants will grasp fundamental physics concepts and explore the magnificent objects in the universe while developing essential problem-solving skills. Join us for an immersive adventure that sparks curiosity, ignites creativity, and lays the groundwork for a lifelong love of science!

You may think you know what “research” means when a teacher starts a research project or paper in a class. Did you know you are “researching” every day when you pick up your smartphone, tablet, or computer or when you shop online or at a store? Through a variety of activities, projects, and discussions students will discover and learn how research plays an important role in daily life and how to be more effective regardless of the device used. 

Are you curious about filmmaking, newscasting, or digital storytelling in any format (TV, social media, video game design, VR, etc.)? Together, we will explore video storytelling as students learn the basics of film and news production including cinematography, script writing, storyboarding, editing, and interviewing. Students will have the opportunity to be in front of the camera and behind the camera through various roles (director, cinematographer/camera operator, writer, interviewer, interviewee, editor, etc.).