Description: Through guided instruction, journals, worksheets, and in-person activities, students will explore how exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and emotional awareness are interconnected, and how improving one area can positively impact the other—boosting energy, focus, confidence, and overall well-being. Taking this course over the summer allows students to invest in themselves without the pressure of a busy school year, helping them return to school healthier, more resilient, and better prepared to succeed both academically and personally.

Lab/Experience: Sea Bright beach-  Breathing exercises, meditation, journaling, and snacks will be provided.  

Session Offered: Session 1H and Session 2H

Teacher: Jared Gonsalves

Session: 1H Mandatory Dates:                                                  

Live Virtual Kick Off: 6/22,10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  

In Person Lab/Experience: 7/10, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sea Bright Beach

Live Virtual Wrap-up: 7/17, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Session: 2H Mandatory Dates:                                                  

Live Virtual Kick Off: 7/6, 11:00AM -12:00 PM

In Person Lab/Experience: 7/24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sea Bright Beach

Live Virtual Wrap-up: 7/31,10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Description: Welcome to Intro to Cartooning! Over the next 4 weeks you will learn how comics are made from beginning to end. More complex than just putting images into boxes, you'll write a story, learn how to lay out your script, understand paneling and how each image affects the outcome of your work. 

Cartooning is an amazing medium that is full of expression and meaning. The stories that are told range from children's illustration all the way to movie adaptations! While we're also learning to draw and create, we'll be looking at some famous examples of comics to bring inspiration to your work. I'm excited to see all of you!

Lab/Experience:  RFH Art room 103

Session Offered: Session 1H & Session 2H

Teacher: Alexa James

Session 1_Mandatory Dates:

Live Virtual Kick-off: 6/22, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 

In Person Lab/Experience: 6/29, 

Live Virtual Wrap-up: 7/17, 12:00PM - 1:00 PM

Description: Have you ever heard the adage “the pen is mightier than the sword”?  Well, the spoken word can be just as powerful.  Unfortunately, many people fear public speaking!  But it’s not something to fear.  Once you find your confidence, it is a strength that can be utilized like a weapon. It can help you win arguments and influence others to gain advantages in clubs and careers. It will help you become a better student too. According to the New Jersey Speech and Debate League, students who participate in speech and debate programs and extracurriculars have significant advantages on the SAT and for college admissions. In this course, students will develop confidence and extemporaneous speaking skills that will help them sell themselves and their skills.  They will engage in analytical thinking and reading to improve their argumentation.  They will also prepare and engage in formalized debate after an in person research experience at InfoAge Space Center. Students who complete this course will leave more confident and well prepared to speak publicly in the future.

Lab/Experience: In person debate competition hosted at InfoAge Space Center in Wall, NJ

Session Offered: Session 1H & Session 2H

Teacher: Aubrey Torta

Session 2H_Mandatory Dates: 

Live Virtual Kick Off: 7/8, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

In Person Lab/Experience: 7/22, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, InfoAge Space Center, Wall 

Live Virtual Wrap-up: 7/29, 3:00 PM-4:00 PM

Description: Students explore the psychology of child development while gaining hands-on teaching experience. Through observation, research on the developing brain, and lesson design, students learn how preschool-aged children think, learn, and behave. Each student will create and teach an in-person lesson, observe peer lessons, and reflect on their experience using developmental research. This course is ideal for students interested in psychology, education, pediatrics, or social work and emphasizes real-world application of child development principles.

Lab/Experience: Students will engage in an applied lab experience focused on early childhood development through hands-on practice at a local preschool. Through guided observation, lesson implementation, and peer teaching, students apply developmental research in real classroom settings. The lab emphasizes reflective practice, data collection, and connecting theory to authentic learning experiences.

Session Offered: Session 1H & Session 2H

Teacher: Erika Waltz

Session 1H_Mandatory Dates:

Live Virtual Kick Off: 6/22, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

In Person Lab/Experience: 7/8, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Local Preschool, Middletown

Live Virtual Wrap-up: 7/16, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Description: Ever wanted to create a real song from scratch? In Rock Fun House, RFH student musicians and creators will collaborate to write lyrics, compose music, and record an original song together. Students will work like a real band and production team, using school instruments and recording equipment to bring their ideas to life. By the end of the session, the group will have a fully recorded original track and student-designed cover art ready for release. This is a high-energy, creative experience focused on teamwork, performance, and music production.

Lab/Experience: Hands-on recording lab in the RFH Music Room/Recording Space.

Students will rehearse, record vocals and instruments, and help produce a collaborative original song using microphones, instruments, and digital audio software.

Session Offered: Session IP 

Teacher: Jorge Carvalho 

Session IP Mandatory Dates: 

Note: This course is fully in person!

6/22- 6/25, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM,  RFH

Description: High school gets busy fast, learn to handle it like a pro before the stress hits. In this hands-on course, you will discover the "secret weapons" of top students: using Google’s NotebookLM to hack your homework and study smarter, not harder. You’ll learn to turn boring textbook chapters into listening-on-the-go podcasts, instantly generate practice quizzes for your next biology or history test, and organize all your classwork into a personal "Second Brain." We’ll even take a field trip to the Bell Works campus to test your new skills in a real innovation hub. Don't just survive high school; build the system you need to crush it and still have time for a life.

Lab/Experience: A visit to Bell Works to test innovation skills in an atmosphere that mimics a college campus.

Session Offered: Session 2H

Teacher: Yannell Maglione

Session 2H_Mandatory Dates:

Live Virtual Kick Off: 7/6, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM  

In Person Lab/Experience: 7/20, 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM, Bell Works, Holmdel

Live Virtual Wrap-up: 7/28, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM