
SOCRATES SUMMER CAMPS
REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF CAMP. LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Pottery/Ceramics Summer Camps & Workshops
SESSON I | Rising K - 3rd Grade
6/26/2023 to 6/30/2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Daily: Mon - Fri | Middle school art room
$180
SESSON II | Rising 3rd - 5th Grade
6/26/2023 to 6/30/2023 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Daily: Mon - Fri | Middle school art room
$180
SESSON III | Rising 3rd - 5th Grade
7/10/2023 to 7/14/2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Daily: Mon - Fri | Middle school art room
$180
SESSON IV (Workshop) | Rising 3rd - 5th Grade
7/17/2023 to 7/21/2023 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Daily: Mon - Fri | Middle school art room
$180
SESSON V (Workshop) | Rising 6th - 9th Grade
7/24/2023 to 7/28/2023 | 9:30 am - 11:30 pm | Mon, Wed & Fri | Middle school art room
$130
Students will work with an array of hand building techniques while working with earthenware clay. Students will also have the opportunity to paint on pre-cast bisque ware. All work will be kiln fired and finished by exploring a variety of techniques.
Instructor: Karen McHugh | KMcHugh@socratesacademy.us

Greek Summer at Socrates
SESSION I | 2nd - 5th Grade
6/26/2023 to 7/28/2023 - 4 weeks
9:30- 11:30 am | Gym | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
$ 150
SESSION II | 6th - 10th Grade
6/26/2023 to 7/28/2023- 4 weeks
12:00 - 2:00 pm | Gym | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
$150
Students will explore through a number of creative activities the meaning of Greek summer like Greek games, music, food, cultural events, reading and playing.
Instructor: Xyla Eleni | exyla@socratesacademy.us

Introduction to Polymer Clay
SESSION I | 8 years old and up
6/19/2023 to 6/23/2023 | Daily: Mon - Fri | 9am - 12pm
$150
SESSION II | 8 years old and up
6/19/2023 to 6/23/2023 | Daily: Mon - Fri | 1pm - 4pm
$150
Introduction to polymer clay will teach the kids some basic knowledge about polymer clay and what it is. The kids will learn basic color theory and color mixing. They will have the opportunity 3 finished projects.
Instructor: Jemari Francoeur | Jemari.francoeur@gmail.com

Dance!
Rising 3rd - 5th Grade
7/10/2023 to 7/14/2023 | Daily: Mon - Fri | 1pm - 4pm
$150
Calling all scholars that start grooving every time they hear a beat! Come to dance camp and choreograph your favorite moves to your most loved songs with friends!

Music Around the World
SESSION I | Rising Kindergarten - 2ndGrade | Music Room (Gym Building)
7/10/2023 to 7/14/2023 | Daily: Mon - Fri | 9am - 12pm
$170
SESSION II | Rising 3rd - 5th Grade | Music Room (Gym Building)
7/10/2023 to 7/14/2023 | Daily: Mon - Fri | 1pm - 4pm
$170
SESSION III | Rising Kindergarten - 2ndGrade | Music Room (Gym Building)
7/17/2023 to 7/21/2023 | Daily: Mon - Fri | 9am - 12pm
$170
Music Around the World will get your kids moving with dance and music from around the world and will make their own homemade instruments to take home. Your student will explore characteristics of different styles of music of different countries by learning songs and a dance from that country, PLUS making their own instruments.
Instructor: Carolyn Decker | cdecker@socratesacademy.us

Let's Learn about Greece!
Session I | Greek Cuisine | Rising 1st - 5th Grade
July 10th – 14th | 9am - 12pm (including 20 mins recess)
Theme:
Campers will learn how to prepare simple Greek dishes, such as Greek salad, tzatziki, spanakopita, koulourakia (cookies) and more. Please inform Mrs. Cowles if your child has any dietary restrictions or allergies.
$100
Session II | Greek Music and Dance | Rising 1st - 5th Grade
July 17th – 21st | 9am - 12pm (including 20 mins recess)
Campers will learn Greek songs and traditional dances from various parts of Greece. We will sing, dance and play music games.
$100
Session III | Greek Mythology | Rising 1st - 5th Grade
July 24th – 28th | 9am - 12pm (including 20 mins recess)
$100
Campers will learn all about Greek mythology through stories, arts and crafts and fun games.
Instructor: Maria Cowles | mcowles@socratesacademy.us & Sabrina Howland showland@socratesacademy.us

Summer Stomp
Rising 3rd - 5th Grade
7/24/2023 to 7/28/2023 | Daily: Mon - Fri | 1pm- 4pm | Gym Music Room
$170
Kids will be engaged in the popular Stomp-style percussion camp. Rhythm will come alive as students use wacky instruments, their bodies, and games to play and perform musical patterns. Campers will use objects such as buckets, paint cans, trash cans, household items, like pots & pans, brooms, or anything else the kids can get their hands on to create rhythm and music. We will learn to read, write, and play rhythms using a wide range of percussive instruments. They will even make their own instruments at the camp to take home.
Instructor: Carolyn Decker | cdecker@socratesacademy.us

Middle School Book Club - Divergent by Veronica Roth
July 11, 13, 18 & 20 | 9am - 11am | Tuesday & Thursday (for 2 weeks) | Rising 7th - 9th grades | MS Room 222
$150
Middle School Book Club - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
July 10, 12 ,17 & 19 | 9am - 11am | Mon & Wed (for 2 weeks) | Rising 7-9 grades | MS Room 222
$150
This will be a book club to encourage Summer reading among our middle schoolers (rising 7-9 graders). Each session will cover a different novel and will meet for two hours twice a week. The first novel will be and Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. Session 1 will meet June 19 & 21 and June 26 &28. Session 2 will meet July 10 & 12 and July 17 & 19. Bring your own book and composition notebook.
Instructor: Sonya Jansen | sjansen@socratesacademy.us

Under the Sea Art Camp
7/10/23 - 7/14/23 | Grades K - 3rd | Daily: Mon-Fri | 1PM - 4PM
$160
Using a wide variety of art materials including clay, we will create our own aquatic creatures and create ocean-themed crafts, paintings, and more! Our projects will be focused on sea creatures, the ocean and the beach.
Instructor: Karen McHugh | kmchugh@socratesacademy.us

It's a Jungle Out There
7/17/23 - 7/21/23 | Grades Rising K - 5th | Daily: Mon-Fri | 9AM - 12PM
$160
Take an adventure into a tropical rainforest and discover the animals that call it home. We will have a wild time creating fun art projects and crafts, playing games and making friends.
Instructor: Karen McHugh | kmchugh@socratesacademy.us

Intro to Piano/Keyboard Session
7/24/23 - 7/28/23 | Rising K - 3rd grade | 9AM -12PM | Daily: Mon-Fri | Music Room- Gym Building
$150
Has your scholar shown an interest in piano or keyboard? We will learn the basics of playing piano by using electronic keyboards and Mrs.Decker’s piano. We will also practice rhythm and melodic concepts with games and movement and songs. This is for beginners who have not taken piano lessons before.
Instructor: Carolyn Decker | cdecker@socratesacademy.us

Intro to Ukulele and Campfire Songs
7/17/23 - 7/21/23 | Rising 3rd - 5th grade | 1PM - 4PM | Daily: Mon-Fri | Music Room- Gym Building
$150
Students will learn to play a few songs on the ukulele and learn to sing camp songs. We will learn and practice music concepts as we learn campfire songs. Students must bring their own ukulele.
Instructor: Carolyn Decker | cdecker@socratesacademy.us

Mr. Britt's Basketball Camp
SESSION I: 6/19/23 - 6/23/23 | Rising 1st - 3rd grade | 9AM - 12PM | Daily: Mon-Fri | Gym Building
SESSION II: 6/26/23 - 6/30/23 | Rising 4th - 6th grade | 9AM - 12PM | Daily: Mon-Fri | Gym Building
$100
During this camp, participants will learn the fundamentals of basketball from ball handling skills, passing, shooting, defensive and offensive skill work. We will work our way from beginner, intermediate, to advanced drills depending on the participants skill level. There will be games as well that utilize and sharpen the mentioned fundamental skills. At the end of the week there will be a scrimmage game between the camp with the winning team receiving a basketball from their favorite college/NBA team.
Instructor: Taylor Britt | tbritt@socratesacademy.us

Robotics & Makerspace Camp
6/19/23 - 6/23/23 | 8 Years & up | 9AM - 12:30PM | Daily: Mon-Fri | Middle School Tech Lab (Rm. 206)
$160
During this camp, scholars will learn to code and have hands on time building and working with various types of robots. Campers will also create their own project in our makerspace. This is a great opportunity for students to see how fun engineering and coding can be. Scholars will have an exciting time exploring technology, engineering, and their own creativity.
Instructor: Alexandria Keilen | akeilen@socratesacademy.us

Storytime with STEM
Session I: 6/26/23 - 06/30/23 | Rising 2nd - 4th Grade | 9AM - 4PM | Daily: Mon-Fri | Elementary Library
Session II: 7/10/23 - 7/14/23 | Rising 2nd - 4th Grade | 9AM - 4PM | Daily: Mon-Fri | Elementary Library
$350
Story Time with STEM encourages a child’s scientific spirit through stories and hands-on play designed to inspire young children to begin discovering the world around them! We offer a daily theme centered around STEM-based storybooks and activities to explore like Slime Making, Lego Building, Egg Drop Challenge and more– perfect for little hands, curious minds, and book lovers alike. Snack, Lunch and Recess time will be included in our daily schedule.
Instructor: Stephanie Wallace| swallace@socratesacademy.us

Greek for Beginners
Session I: 6/19/23 - 06/23/23 | Rising 1st - 5th Grade | 9AM - 12PM | Daily: Mon-Fri | Intermediate Building
Session II: 6/26/23 - 6/30/23 | Rising 6th - 10th Grade | 9AM - 12PM | Daily: Mon-Fri | Intermediate Building
$150
New students at Socrates Academy will learn the Greek alphabet, the numbers and basic vocabulary. By the end of the session they will be able to make greetings and simple sentences in Greek. Learning Greek will be much easier for them at the beginning of next school year!
Instructor: Vasiliki Georgiopoulou | vGeorgiopoulou@socratesacademy.us