DISCOUNT PACKAGES

These packages bundle popular classes together and provide a discount.  You can scroll down to the Full Program of Studies to see the specific times, dates, content, and instructor for each class.

FIFTH GRADE COMBO

Grades: 5

Description: Sign up for this combination to receive $30 off from the camps designed to prepare 5th graders for ASD:

• Week 1 (July 8-11, 9:30-12:00): Square One Math Week 1 of 2

• Week 2 (July 15-18-20, 9:30-12:00): Square One Math Week 2 of 2

• Week 3 (July 22-25, 9:30-12:00): Fifth Grade Writing

Cost: $450

SIXTH GRADE COMBO

Grades: 6

Description: Sign up for this combination to receive a free spot in our Organization and Time Management Class, an $80 value. Simply choose your spot in Week 1 or Week 2. 

• Week 1 OR Week 2 (8:15-9:15) : Organization and Time Management

• Week 1 (July 10-13, 9:30-12:00): Welcome to ASD and Getting Ready for Math (Choice of Organization in this Week)

• Week 2 (July 17-20, 9:30-12:00): Welcome to ASD and Getting Ready for Math  (Choice of Organization in this Week)

• Week 3 (July 22-25, 8:15-12:00): C3D Design and Printing and Coding with JavaScript

• Week 4 (July 29-Aug 1, 8:15-12:00): Grammar Review for Middle School Writing

Cost: $800

BOTANY AND ECOLOGY COMBO

Grade: 9-12

When: July 15-18 8:15-12:00 July 29 - Aug 1 9:30-12:00 

Description: 

• Week 2 (July 17-20, 8:15-12:00): All About Plants (Note, some offsite work, permission slip required.

• Week 4 (July 29-Aug 1, 9:30-12:00): Freshwater Ecology in the Field and the Lab

Cost: $375 ($25 off)

5th Grade Camps

These classes are specifically geared towards incoming 5th graders.  Note that 5th graders are welcome in the FLL camp, which is in the "Middle School" section below.

Square One Math

Grades: 5 Instructor: Ms. GG 

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When: July 8-11 and July 15-18, 9:30-12:00 (Two Week Course)

Description: Ease in to 5th Grade at ASD.  This course will help prepare students for the 5th grade math program at ASD.  Content directly leads into the school year curriculum.  This course is ideal for both students looking for a challenge and students who are nervous about what to expect.  On the last day of the workshop, a mini-project will be completed based on the topics covered during the workshop. The goal of this program is  to make learning interesting through real life example based knowledge acquisition and creating a safe and inclusive learning environment. 

Special: This course is part of the "5th Grade Camps" package.  Sign up there and save!

Cost: $320

5th Grade Writing

Grades: 5 Instructor: TBD

When: July 22-25, from 9:30-12

Description: Middle School Writing is for incoming 5th graders who want extra practice and/or enrichment in writing. We will use the writing process to practice narratives, expository and persuasive paragraphs. We will also review grammar rules and common conventional mistakes. 

Special: This course is part of the "5th Grade Camps" package.  Sign up there and save!

Cost: $160

6th Grade Camps

These classes are specifically geared towards incoming 6th graders.  Note that these classes typically fill up very quickly as they're a great way to get to know the teachers and other students.  Sign up early!

Organization and Time Management

Grades: 6-7 Instructor: Mr. Brandon

When:  July 8-11 or July 15-18 (Choose one) from 8:15-9:15

Description: Students  can learn how to best organize themselves in order to be successful! They will participate in organizational activities, and also learn some tips and tricks about staying organized. This will also give them a head start on knowing what materials are required for their classes next year.   This class includes techniques for both physical organization and electronic organization, a key for success!  This class almost always fills up, and spots are first come first served.  We will open a new section if the waiting list grows.

Special: This course is part of the "6th Grade Summer Camps Combo" package.  Sign up for that and get a spot in one of these classes for free!

Cost: $80

Welcome to 6th Grade at ASD and Getting Ready for ASD Math!

Grades: 6 Instructor: Mr. O'C.

When: July 8-11 and 15-18 from 9:30-12 (Two week course)

Description: Get to know ASD!  You'll learn about what school is like at ASD, and you'll get to know your fellow 6th graders. Mr. O'Connell will also review concepts key to your success this upcoming year! This class is a tremendous help for new students.  It runs for two weeks, so when school starts in the fall, you'll hit the ground running with new friends! This class almost always fills up, and spots are first come first served.  We will open a new section if the waiting list grows.

Special: This course is part of the "6th Grade Summer Camps" package.  Sign up and save!

Cost: $320

3D Design & Printing

Grades: 5-6 Instructor: Mrs. Fay

When: July 22-25 from 8:15-9:15

Description: Students will learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling software using Tinkercad, and use it to design different projects, such as a keychain, an avatar, spinning tops and more! Students will choose one project to print out and keep.   Students will need to bring a device from home.

Special: This course is part of the "6th Grade Camps" package.  Sign up there and save!

Cost: $80

Coding with JavaScript

Grades: 5-6 Instructor: Mrs. Fay

When: July 22-25 from 9:30-12:00

Description: Students will use the code.org platform to learn JavaScript and create their own scroller mini-game!  We will cover sprites, random numbers, variables, conditional statements, and the draw loop.  Students will need to bring a device from home.

Special: This course is part of the "6th Grade Camps" package.  Sign up there and save!

Cost: $160

Middle School Grammar Review

Grades: 5-6 Instructor: TBD

When: July 29-Aug 1, from 8:15-9:15

Description: Let's get a jump start on middle school writing! During this one hour class, we will review grammar rules that middle school students are expected to use in their writing. Punctuation, capitalization, usage, words often misspelled will be among the topics covered. 

Special: This course is part of the "6th Grade Camps" package.  Sign up there and save!

Cost: $80

Middle School Writing

Grades: 5-6 Instructor: TBD

When: July 29-Aug 1, from 9:30-12:00

Description: Middle School Writing is for incoming 5th and 6th graders who want extra practice and/or enrichment in writing. We will use the writing process to practice narratives, expository and persuasive essays and paragraphs. We will also review grammar rules and common conventional mistakes. 

Special: This course is part of the "6th Grade Summer Camps", and "Summer at ASD" packages.  Sign up and save!

Cost: $160

Middle School Camps

These classes are specifically geared towards incoming Middle School students.  Note that some camps have different grade levels.

FIRST LEGO League

Grades: 5-8 Instructor: Mrs. Laflotte

When: July 29-Aug 1, from 8:15-12:00

Description:  Do you love all things LEGO? Ignite your passion for technology and innovation at Team Phoenix’s LEGO Robotics Summer Camp! Dive into the exciting world of robotics as you learn to design, build, and program your own robot. Our hands-on approach empowers campers to explore STEM concepts while fostering creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Guided by experienced instructors, campers will collaborate in a fun and supportive environment, where they'll unleash their imaginations and bring their robotic creations to life. Sign up now and become the next generation of robotics pioneers. 🚀

Cost: $240

Introduction to Biological Principles

Grades: 7-9 Instructor: Ms. Dallas

When: July 8-11, from 9:30-12:00

Description: This course is geared for students entering ASD at grade 8 or above or have missed important biology concepts needed for the science curriculum. Topics covered include the organization of life, cell structure, and the chemical basis for life. Students who feel they could use a "refresher", or reinforcement for competency should take this course.  This course is strongly recommended for students new to ASD coming in after grade 7. 

Cost: $160

Jump Start to Algebra

Grades: 7-9 Instructor: Ms. Hytner

When: July 15-18, from 9:30-12:00

Description: This course is intended for students who have not yet had Algebra I. Some Algebra I basics will be covered this week to prepare the students to begin Algebra I at ASD, and also some deeper Algebra concepts like factoring polynomials will be introduced to give students some advance practice. Although the course is intended for incoming students, previous students may also enjoy this camp for a review of Algebra I concepts, as they prepare to move on to their next math class.  This course is also recommended for student who need to review competencies before advancing. 

Cost: $160

Cybersecurity 101

Grades: 7-12 Instructor: Mrs. Delaney

When: July 29-Aug 1, from 9:30-12:00

Description: Do you want to learn how to keep systems and data safe from scammers and hackers? This is the class for you! Working in virtual environments, you will learn how to protect systems against outsider threats. We will cover how to set up a system so only authorized users can access it - closing ports, creating strong password requirements, and setting user privileges. We will also go over the important routine actions everyone should be taking to ensure their systems are safe. Additionally, you will learn how to keep your online data safe.

Cost: $160

Light and Lens: Digital Photography

Grades: 7-12 Instructor: Mr. Brandon

When: July 22-25 or  July 29-Aug 1, 8:15-9:15

Description: An exploration of digital photography. Students will learn the functions of digital cameras, including the use of basic exposure settings - aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Students will focus on basic photography techniques and guidelines for composing compelling photographs, and the majority of time in this class will be spent in hands-on practice sessions. This course will equip students with the techniques and principles to capture stunning images. This course requires students to bring a device capable of taking photos, such as a digital camera or a smartphone/tablet with a built-in camera.

Cost: $80

Things I REALLY Need for Advanced Calculus

Grades: 9-12 Instructor: Ms. Dumoski

When: July 8 - July 11, 8:15-9:15

Description: There are some topics that are essential to understand to make the process of learning Calculus about Calculus and not about past concepts. This class will help you review some of those concepts. Topics include  Properties of the Toolkit Functions, Exponential, Logarithmic, and Logistic Functions, Trigonometry, and Polar Functions.

Students should bring a pencil, eraser, and their calculator. 

Cost: $80

Jump Start for Calculus

Grades: 9-12 Instructor: Ms. Dumoski

When: July 8 - July 11, 9:30-12:00

Description: This course is for students moving from Accelerated Math 3 to Advanced Calculus. Over the four days, we will review the major topics from Calculus that you learned at the end of AM 3. Each day will focus on a couple of specific topics. Classes will include some presentation, but most class time will be spent with students working on problems individually and in small groups. Students are encouraged to bring questions they have from AM 3. 

Students should bring their Calculus notes from AM 3, graph paper, pencils, erasers, and calculators 

Cost: $160

All About Plants

Grades: 9-12 Instructor: Ms. Dallas

When: July 15-18, 8:15-12:00

Description: This course will cover the basics of plant anatomy, important terminology, plant identification, and plant pressing. Interested in learning more about the flora that you see every day and learn how to identify and press plants on their own? The class is a mixture of science (learning about botany) and art (pressing plants to have your own collection). 

Cost: $240

Freshwater Ecology in the Field and Lab

Grades: 9-12

When: July 29-Aug 1, from 9:30-12:00

Description: Are you interested in nature? Like to go outdoors? Interested in pursuing environmental sciences, wildlife biology, or ecology? Then this class might be a great experience for you! We will get a chance to learn about different data-collection techniques in the field as well as learn about some freshwater organisms. We will bring samples back to the lab which we will then explore to see if we can find some biodiversity differences between different freshwater sources. Field work will be rain or shine for the first two days followed by lab work for the last two days. 

Cost: $160

Decoding Democracy

Grades: 9-12

When: July 22-25, 9:30-12:00

Description: An exploration of the American political system with a heavy focus on the 2024 presidential election. Topics of focus include the candidates, their rhetoric, their campaign strategies, and the broader circumstances of this unique election. With the upcoming election set to be a rematch between former president Donald Trump and current president Joe Biden, we will also analyze their previous paths to the presidency, exploring party primaries and the circumstances that allowed each of them to gain their party nominations. This course will give students the skills to critically analyze future elections at the local, state, and national levels.

Cost: $160

Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Grades: 9-12

When: July 29-August 1, 9:30-12:00

Description: The course will introduce students to organic chemistry covering introduction to hydrocarbons and functional groups, nomenclature, isomers, reactions in organic chemistry including polymerization. Knowledge of organic chemistry is imperative for understanding vital life processes making it an indispensable part of biological and pharmaceutical sciences. 

Cost: $160

Health

Grades: 9-12

When: July 10-13,  8:15-12:00 AND July 17-20 8:15-12:00

Description: This summer course will allow students to get their health graduation requirement completed in just 3 weeks as opposed to taking the semester long course during the school year. It is a great option for students expecting a full course load next year! This will be graded as a pass/fail course that will go on the student's transcripts. This course runs for three weeks.  Rising seniors receive priority in this course.

Cost: $480

Special: This credit bearing course always fills up and priority goes to rising seniors

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