Falmouth Academy's Summer Activiites

Are you visiting Falmouth next week but don't know what to do with the kids? Why not send them to one of 's summer enrichment programs? Depending on the course, you may even be able to join in yourself! Classes take place August 1-5.

To register for classes and check availability, visit falmouthacademy.org and click "SUMMER."

Basketball Camp for Boys (age 10-13; 1-5pm)

In this basketball camp for boys, Coach Adams will work on developing skills and team play. Campers will have the opportunity to play in three-on-three and five-on-five games. At the end of camp, Coach Adams will put the campers’ new skills to the test and award prizes!

Lacrosse for Boys (ages 8-12; 9am-1pm) 

This program is for beginning and intermediate lacrosse players. Students will focus on building skills and learning strategies, and play two full-field games each day. Qualified and top-notch instructors have backgrounds in high school teaching and varsity lacrosse coaching. Get set to have fun and learn lacrosse!

Nature Explorations (ages 9-12; 9-11:30am)

Want to go on a hike, net a dragonfly, catch a fish, or maybe turn over some rocks and look for salamanders? In Nature Explorations we will do all that and more under the guidance of nature enthusiast Mike Campbell. Naturalism, biology, and protecting our ecosystem will be some of the topics we will explore while experiencing the great outdoors.

Acting Craft From Teens to Adults (ages 13-adult; 2:30-5:30)

Explore the elements of the actor’s craft. Get acquainted with the actor’s training of mind and body and become familiar with expression, sensory, and imagination exercises. Use poetic texts and excerpts from contemporary plays to explore elements of acting technique and apply learned skills into creations. Practice ways to work together with partners and create a final theatrical piece of action! We will use the FA performance space for practice and the final act. Jacek is a favorite acting instructor; adults are encouraged to join in!

Summer Chamber Music Program (ages 13-adult; 1-5pm)

The summer chamber music program welcomes players of all levels although they should have a command of the instrument adequate for participating in chamber music and be able to read music comfortably. Participants will be assigned to ensembles based on ability level and need for balanced instrumentation. Ensembles will vary in size and instrumentation. String players will generally have at least one assignment in an ensemble with winds. Repertoire will be assigned at least 4 weeks in advance and will be chosen based on ability, experience, and stated preference. Upon acceptance, participants will be asked to complete a repertoire form and provide information on their musical experience. No audition tape is required but is recommended as a useful tool for placement (recording can be sent later).

Clayworks: Two Weeks of Clay with Sarah Caruso (ages 7-12; 8:30am-12:30pm)

Clay allows young artists to express their creativity and share their energy in a get messy, hands-on way. In this class we will learn some of the skills for making our creative visions a reality. Create coil vessels, learn how to wedge, make self-portraits, build pinch pots, and construct whistles that really blow! As well, every student will have the opportunity to try their hand at the potter’s wheel. Prior to the final Friday, the class will make Native American-styled pieces, fire them in their own hand-built kiln, and experience the magic of clay becoming pottery!

Puppets: Building and Bringing Them to Life! (ages 7-12; 8:30am-12:30pm)

Play with fabric, yarn, and other materials:  paints, glue, brushes, and a few other tools. Design and shape the body of the puppet, its hairstyle, and costume. Then learn how to make your puppet come alive and be a character in a zany play. Learn lines, rehearse your part, and put on a show for all your workshop friends and family. These presentations are always a huge hit!

Batik Art With Sheila Payne (ages 9-12; 8:30am-12:30pm) 

In this hugely popular class, plain white surfaces will be transformed into brilliant pictures of the students’ design using intricate tools, hot wax, and dyes. This ancient technology is challenging and a tremendous amount of fun!

Tribal Sculpture Based on New Guinea Folklore (ages 7-12; 8:30am-12:30pm)

Alfie will lead students into the fantastic world of a New Guinea tribe. Students will create tribal necklaces with magical powers, and bird sculptures. At the end of the week, honoring festival tribal traditions, students will drum, dance, and paint their faces to parade around FA with their wooden sculptural birds with movable wings. Prepare to fly!

Fun in the Afternoon! With Jeanine Kelly and Her Cool Assistants (ages 7-12; 12:30-3pm)

This is a new session designed to extend the day until 3:00 p.m. with fun-filled activities. Count on a day of swimming at the beach, and a day in search of the ultimate Cape Cod ice cream cone. Each week will also include hikes in Beebe Woods, crafts, sports, games, friendship building, and fun! Bring your lunch, bathing suit, and don’t forget the sunscreen! Get set to have fun in and around the FA campus and Falmouth! Limited to 12 students per week.

A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to Mount Olympus with Sally Egan (ages 5-8; 9am-12pm)
The Gods on Mt. Olympus are a badly behaved lot, and their petty squabbles threaten life for the mere mortals of Greece. Thank goodness for the demi-god children, who have human intelligence to balance their god-given strengths!

To register for classes and check availability, visit falmouthacademy.org and click "SUMMER."