North Penn Summer Camps: Week of July 11

Lansdale, PA -- The North Penn School District (NPSD) Community Education Program (CEP) offers a variety of learning and recreational experiences for children during the summer months.

From sports and fitness to music, theater and Lego robotics classes, there's something for everyone in the Community Education Program.

During the week of July 11-15, 2016 the following camps are scheduled:

Girls & Boys Basketball (Grades 3-8)

Interact with members of the NPHS coaching staff and players who are interested in helping and encouraging young players. Daily games and competitions “by age and ability” will integrate skills learned. Offensive and defensive drills will improve your game whether you’re a seasoned player or beginner.

WHEN? 7/1116-7/15/16

Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE? North Penn High School, Boys Gym

Aquatics Lessons

Lessons are held in the NPHS Pool for levels starting at pre beginning and stretching to advanced swimmers. The program is taught by experienced NP instructors.

WHEN? 7/11/16-7/15/16, 9:45 AM – 11:20 AM

WHERE? North Penn High School, Natatorium

Cooking for Kids: Chocolate, Chocolate and More Chocolate (Grades 2-6)

Are you a fan of chocolate? We are, too! Learn how to make many different chocolate-based recipes. Lots of goodies to share at home.

WHEN? 711/20-7/14/16, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

WHERE? North Penn High School, Room F131

Multimedia Art (Grades 1-7)

Enrich your summer and experiment with a variety of art materials including different paints, printing ink, pencils, pastels, and more. New projects are offered each summer.

WHEN? 7/11/16-7/14/16, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE? North Penn High School, Room J18

Drawing Camp II

Fundamentals of drawing will continue as you incorporate pastels and pen/ink mediums to create still life and wildlife drawings.

WHEN? 7/11/16-7/14/16, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHERE? North Penn High School, Room J7

Summer Leadership Academy – Your Adventure Begins (Grades 8-12)

Looking to add some spice to your summer vacation? Want to experience high tech simulators, laser tag, swing over obstacles and lead your team to success? Look no further! Challenge yourself with Summer Leadership Academy presented by the NPHS Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC).

WHEN/WHERE? 7/11/16-7/15/16

July 11: 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

NPHS, Team Building Challenges and Sports Activities

July 12: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM

Joint Base McGuire/Dix Lakehurst , Confidence Course

July 13: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM

Guppy Gulch Water Park

July 14: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM

McGuire Air Force Base, Obstacle Course/Leadership Reaction/Water Slide Pool

July 15: 7:30 AM-1:00 PM

Indoor Laser Tag

The STEM Science Spectacular (Grades 4-8) *NEW

The Science Olympics are here! Want to see if you can sink a ship using a hand-made catapult? Think you can build a spaghetti and gum drop tower that could hold up a basketball? How about a mousetrap powered car that can go the farthest? Interested in playing hovercraft bowling? Explore all of these engineering activities and more while learning about concepts in physics, chemistry and biology. Friendly competitions with prizes will be a part of each day.

WHEN? 7/11/16-7/14/16, 9:00AM – 3:00 PM

WHERE? North Penn High School, Room C039

Sphero Robotics Camp (Grades 5-7) *NEW

This beginner’s camp focuses on teaching students real world problem-solving skills through a hands-on approach to Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) while using Sphero® robots. Working in small groups, students will learn how to program the Sphero robots while working their way through design challenges. By weeks end, the goal is to create a program that will allow the robot to traverse an obstacle course created by the instructor.

WHEN? 7/11/16-7/15/16, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM

WHERE? Pennbrook Middle School, Room 57

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Ongoing camps throughout summer:

Theatre & Kids Performing Arts Camp

For over 30 years, directors Will and Suzy Liegel have been offering year-round classes, touring children’s choirs, traveling children’s theatre and young performer’s shows in addition to its dynamic, professional and fun, carefully planned, creative camp for students with an interest in the performing arts and related fields. Camp features small age-divided classes for half- or full-day opportunities. The accent is on building self-confidence, taking “safe risks” and building teams all while polishing skills in the stage and screen arts.

WHEN? 6/27/16-8/5/16, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

WHERE? North Wales Elementary School, Gym

Elementary Beginning Band (Grade 4)

Students who will be finishing 4th grade this year or are new to band and just started playing their instrument this year should enroll in this course. The fundamentals of ensemble playing will be taught. Individual techniques will be taught through an additional 30-minute group lesson per week.

WHEN? 7/5/16-7/28/16

8:00 AM-8:45 AM Beginner Lessons

8:45 AM-9:15 AM Group Lesson 1 day/week

WHERE? Inglewood Elementary School, Gym

Elementary Beginning String Ensemble (Grades 3-4)

Students presently in grades 3 and 4, or without previous string ensemble experience, but who have had school instrumental lessons, may enroll. The Beginning Ensemble will reinforce foundational skills and build ensemble technique. Sectionals will be scheduled Monday – Thursday.

WHEN? 7/5/16-7/28/16

10:15 AM-11:00 AM

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Sectionals

WHERE? Inglewood Elementary School, Gym

Intermediate Band/Beginning Jazz Band (Grades 5-6)

This course is designed for students that will finish 5th or 6th grade this year and have played for at least two full years. Intermediate Jazz Band is also available for students who wish to meet for an additional hour each day. Jazz band instrumentation is limited to the following: saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drums, guitar, piano and bass. Individual techniques will be taught through an additional 30-minute group lesson per week.

WHEN? 7/5/16-7/28/16

9:15 AM-10:15 AM Beginning Jazz (begins 7/6/16)

10:30 AM-11:30 AM Concert

11:30 AM -12:00 PM Intermediate Group Lesson 1 day/week

WHERE? Inglewood Elementary School, Gym

Intermediate String Ensemble (Grades 5-7)

Students presently in grades 5, 6 and 7 with ensemble experience may enroll. This class will give students continuing experience in ensemble work. The music will be selected to continue advancing techniques and further student progress.

WHEN? 7/5/16-7/28/16

Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

WHERE? Inglewood Elementary School, Gym

Middle School Band/Jazz Band (Grades 7-9)

Students who finish grades 7- 9 this year and have 4+ years of instrumental experience should enroll in this course. Jazz Band is available to any student that plays saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drum, guitar, piano and bass. Individual techniques will be taught through an additional 30-minute group lesson per week.

WHEN? 7/5/16-7/28/16

8:00 AM-8:45 AM Students not in Jazz Band Group Lesson 1 day/week

9:15-10:15 AM Concert Band

10:30-11:30 AM Jazz Band: (begins 7/6/16)

11:30 AM-12:00 PM Students in Jazz Band Group Lesson 1 day/week

WHERE? Inglewood Elementary School, Gym

Suzuki Classes (Grades K-2)

Any K-2 student who has previously been enrolled in a Suzuki class may enroll. Small group classes will be assigned by the instructor according to the ability of the student. Suzuki classes will meet twice weekly and will be 30 minutes in duration. Each student will be contacted by NPSD staff prior to the start of camps with his or her lesson day/time.

WHEN? 7/5/16-7/28/16, 8:00 AM-9:30 AM

WHERE? Inglewood Elementary School, Gym