| A Little Bit of Lit I | Literature doesn’t just live in a book. It unfolds in myths and poems, in brushstrokes and on screens, carrying timeless stories into new forms. Uncover how stories travel across cultures and centuries—shaping heroes, monsters, and meaning. Designed to spark new ways of seeing the world through a li... |
| Accents in Action: How Your Voice Works and Creates Dialects | (5th-7th)
Pretending to be someone else is always fun, especially when you add a dialect! Acting with a dialect can seem challenging at first, but it's really all about vocal posture. In this course, students learn the basics of vocal production, how vocal posture creates sounds, the Internationa... |
| Adventures in Botany | (Grades 6-8)
Go on an adventure learning about: Pollination and seed dispersal, non-flowering plants (Gymnosperms), flowering plants (Angiosperms), flower anatomy, herbs and grasses, carnivorous plants, parasitic plants, fungi and molds, cacti, and various biomes! We will also explore the local flo... |
| Anatomy and Physiology | In this amazing course, each learner will be inspired to develop their curiosity regarding the human body! We will dive into anatomy and physiology, health, and disease. We will conduct a survey of the major body systems as we focus on the structure and function of these body systems. We will incorp... |
| Art of Drawing | Welcome to Drawing Class, where your imagination takes the lead! Whether you are a doodler or a detail-lover, this class is all about exploring your creativity. From sketching basics to bold masterpieces, we will dive into techniques that make your ideas come to life. Grab your pencils, let’s turn t... |
| Camp Orbit - Geology Track | |
| Camp Orbit - VIMS Track | |
| Chemistry of Food for Middle Schoolers | |
| Coding with a Twist | (1st - 5th)
This session aims to introduce students to the field of Robotics and stimulate their interests in science and engineering through participation of the entire engineering design process. This course covers various multidisciplinary topics necessary to understand the fundamentals of desig... |
| Coding with a Twist: Lego Robotics | This session aims to introduce students to the field of Robotics and stimulate their interests in science and engineering through participation of the entire engineering design process. This course covers various multidisciplinary topics necessary to understand the fundamentals of designing, buildin... |
| Create Your Own Arcade Game | (4th-6th Grade)
Have you ever wondered how games were created? Are you interested in learning to code? This coding course will use the block-based programming languages of Microsoft Make Code and Scratch to teach you how to design and code your own game. Get ready to problem solve like a sleuth and... |
| Creative Writing | Dive into the world of storytelling with our "Creative Writing" course, designed for aspiring writers eager to explore their creativity and refine their craft. This immersive program offers a comprehensive introduction to various genres of creative writing, from fiction and poetry to memoir and scre... |
| Debating for Impact | Welcome to debate and public speaking. Students will be introduced to public speaking and will practice these skills while debating important current and/or historical topics that influence American society today. This is an “On your feet” competitive and highly participatory course that is geared t... |
| Dive into Oceanography! | |
| Dive into Oceanography! | |
| Ecosystem | |
| Ecosystems | n this course, students will investigate the relationships among organisms in an ecosystem. They will explore physical and behavioral adaptations, as well as the living and nonliving components of the environment. The concepts studied in third and fourth grade will be expanded upon, including interr... |
| Exploring America Thought the Decades | (Grade 6th-8th)
This course is designed to explore History In the 50’s- early 2000’s. Each class will discuss a different decade. We will explore the literature, art, and music of each decade to provide an understanding of how those living through the decade experienced and felt about the world aro... |
| Film Analysis | (6th-8th)
Film Analysis is a course that challenges students to apply observational analysis to films, using critical thinking and reading comprehension techniques to identify and analyze the subtext of movies. Students will screen films and analyze the use of cinematographic, directorial, and acti... |
| Film Studies: On the Screen and Behind the Camera | Welcome to our exciting summer program designed for middle school and high school students interested in exploring the world of filmmaking! This intensive program will immerse students in the art of film analysis, scriptwriting, and film production, fostering their literacy skills and igniting their... |
| Forensic Science - Crime Scene Investigation | In this course, students will learn about basic crime scene investigation techniques using principles of forensic science, including analyzing evidence in an on-site mock crime scene. |
| Geology Rocks! | Are you curious about the world around you and how it has changed over time? Do you like collecting rocks, fossils, or seashells? Come spend the day learning all about geology! The morning of Geology Rocks! will involve examining stunning samples of minerals, rocks, and fossils. You will learn about... |
| Historical Perspective Though Art and Music | |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology for Future Health Care Professionals | |
| Introduction to Embryology and Endocrinology | |
| Invitation to Invent | (Grade 3-4)
Invitation to Invent engages students in investigations and observations that support their learning about simple machines and their uses. Students explore force, motion, and friction as they learn about the six simple machines and how they are put together to form compound machines. Fo... |
| Lego Robotics I | 6th-7th
This is a beginning course in robotics. We will be utilizing Lego Mindstorm kits. The objective of this course is to introduce the student to basic programming as well as problem solving strategies. This course will involve students in the development, building and programming of a LEGO Min... |
| LifeLab: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral | We will be looking at how animals connect with the plant and nonliving parts of our world. Students will connect the rise and fall of different eras in Earth's history with where we are now and predict what changes may come in the future. Activities include a web of life, Plant Life Cycle, Maple See... |
| LifeLab: Cells, Synapses, & Systems | Students will have hands on Demonstrations of how cells work together to make up the different systems of the human body. We will explore 4 of the systems in the human body, how the individual cell works, and how it works as a team to make up each system. Students will make their own cell models, on... |
| LifeLab: Plants, Animals & Humans, Oh My! | |
| Mastering Microbiology for Middle Schoolers | |
| Math in Motion | Students thrive when their curiosity is met with challenge, creativity, and joy—and that’s exactly what Math in Motion delivers. This class introduces young children to early math concepts, while also laying the foundation for higher-level thinking. Through movement, music, and playful hands-on acti... |
| Microbes without Borders | |
| Middle School Physics | (6th-8th)
Course Description: In this high energy course your middle schooler will delve into Newton’s Law, electromagnetic & sound waves, thermal energy, forces & their effects on motion, energy & energy transformations, electricity magnetism, and simple machines. Students will be actively engaged... |
| Middle School Biology | Course Description: In this phenomenal course, your middle schooler will learn about prokaryotes vs. eukaryotes, the levels of organization, all about the human cell, mitosis vs. meiosis, food chains & food webs, punnet squares, the scientific method and more! Students will be actively engaged with ... |
| Mind Matters: Intro to Psychology | (7th -9th Grade)
Interested in taking AP Psychology? Let's explore the basic principles and theories of Psychology, including personality, learning, memory, intelligence, and human behavior. Each class would provide hands-on activities and/or demonstrations, such as identifying brain parts, memory ... |
| Mission to Mars | (3rd-5th)
Ever wanted to an exciting journey? What if you could take that journey from the comfort of the classroom? Welcome to Mission to Mars!
Over the course of these lessons, students will learn about and plan a mission to Mars. Students will apply their creativity and science and math knowl... |
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| On The Screen and Behind the Camera | (9th-12th)
Welcome to our exciting summer program designed for middle school and high school students interested in exploring the world of filmmaking! This intensive program will immerse students in the art of film analysis, scriptwriting, and film production, fostering their literacy skills and i... |
| Physics | This Physics course offers an in-depth exploration of the fundamental principles that govern the physical universe, combining conceptual understanding with quantitative analysis. Students will engage with the core domains of physics, including classical mechanics, thermodynamics, waves and oscillati... |
| Practical Improvisation | |
| Spatial Problem Solving and Puzzles | Young innovators will stretch their spatial reasoning skills through a series of hands-on challenges and mind-bending puzzles in both two and three dimensions. Students will explore the fascinating connections between dimensions as they experiment with paper folding, flexagons, tangrams, Polydrons, ... |
| Statistics Sanity (7th-9th) | (Grades-7th-9th)
Through Statistics Sanity students will lay a foundation of statistical knowledge through fun experiments involving real-world data. Whether it be exploring the probability principles in a hands-on casino or conducting surveys about favorite candy or video games, students will coll... |
| Statistics Sanity (9th-11th) | Through Statistics Sanity students will lay a foundation of statistical knowledge through fun experiments involving real-world data. Whether it be exploring the probability principles in a handson casino or conducting surveys about favorite candy or video games, students will collect, analyze, and d... |
| STEM into Science | Who is ready to have hands-on experience with Science? The goal is to provide hands-on learning to help students engage in science. Students who do hands-on activities tend to remember more of what they were taught. During this course, students will build rockets, build 3-D diagrams of solar systems... |
| Storybook STEM | |
| Storytelling and Writing: Looking Into the Room Where It Happene | |
| The Creativity Connection | (3rd-5th)
Do you have your best ideas when you let your mind wander? Would you like to work on strengthening your creativity? The Creativity Connection is an online course designed to get students thinking outside the box. We will ponder “What if” questions, brainstorm creative writing starters, c... |
| The Human Body: A Marvelous Machine | (6th-8th)
Join us for an amazing journey exploring the intricacies of the human body! Do you wonder how many bones are in the human body? What is the largest organ? What are neurotransmitters and how do they work? Where does a molecule of air go after it enters the body? What happens to those chick... |
| The Human Brain - An Introduction to Neurology | |
| The Mysterious Mask: Creating and Understanding Mask-Work | (4th-6th)
What do the Ancient Greeks, Japanese, people of sub-Saharan Africa, Italian comedy, and the tribes of Native American peoples all have in common? They are among the many cultures that use masks in performance. All around the world, people have been using masks in rituals and performances ... |
| The Mystery Solvers: Detective for a Day | |
| Think Like a Mathematician | (3rd-4th Grade)
Math is everywhere and it is exciting to introduce students to real-world applications of the concepts they study in school each day. In Think Like a Mathematician, students will explore interdisciplinary content, foster creativity, and develop higher-order thinking. Students will e... |
| Think Like a Scientist | (5th Grade)
Through inquiry-based investigations, Thinking Like a Scientist is designed to guide students to understand how scientists approach problems, investigations, and research. Through hands-on activities, students will explore what scientists do, engage in critical thinking, learn about sci... |
| Think Like an Engineer | (4th Grade)
Thinking Like an Engineer is a program designed to engage students in thinking while teaching them about multiple engineering career options. Students will explore interdisciplinary content, foster creativity, and develop higher-order thinking skills with activities aligned to relevant ... |
| What's The Matter? | (Grade 2-3)
What’s the Matter? asks students to work on solving real-world scenarios by using their newly discovered knowledge of matter, the measurement of matter, and changes in physical properties. This class will have students focusing on the properties of solids, liquids, and gases and the pro... |
| What's Your Quest? Crafting the Hero's Journey | |