Summer Activities 2008



Adventures in Writing Instructor: Tammy Glass
Fee: $50.00 Max. # of students: 20

Students will use a variety of graphic organizers to become better writers. We will use similes, metaphors, and descriptive words to make our writing more interesting. We will also focus on narrative, descriptive, and persuasive compositions. Our daily writing activities will be fun as well as informative. All work will be kept in a writing folder for each student. Join us for summer fun with adventures in writing!

Date: July 14-18 Time: 10:00-12:00 Grades: 4th- 6th


Reader's Workshop Instructor: Tammy Glass
Fee: $50.00 Max. # of students: 20

Students will participate in a wide range of exciting reading activities. We will improve oral reading, fluency, comprehension skills, listening skills, and build student confidence. In addition, students will learn to read with enthusiasm and expression while having fun.

Date: July 14-18 Time: 1:00-3:00 Grades 4th - 6th

Where in the World is Fort Dale?
Instructor: Wendy Jones
Fee: $50.00 Max. # of students: 20

Students will learn map and globe skills using fun activities. The student will find locations using latitude and longitude, map keys, and a compass rose. Join the fun and become a great cartographer!

Date: June 9-13 Time: 1:00- 4:00 Grades: 4th - 6th



Investigating Science Instructor: Wendy Jones
Fee: $50.00 Max. # of students: 15

Students will investigate the Scientific Method through experiments. The student will learn the art of writing lab reports and taking notes on the subject of the experiment. So, don your lab coats and safety glasses and join us for an exciting week of experiments.

Date: June 9-13 Time: 9:00 - 12:00 Grades: 4th - 6th


Elementary Spanish Instructor: Christy Little
Fee: $50.00 Max. # of students: 20

Students will learn basic Spanish vocabulary, songs, and common everyday phrases. The workshop will be fun and will provide opportunities for the students to
Practice basic Spanish conversations.

Date: June 2-6 Time: 9:00-10:00 Grades: 3rd -6th


PowerPoint Instructors: Christy Little
Fee: $50.00 Lacey Skipper
Max. # of students: 20

Students will create a PowerPoint presentation on a specific topic. They will learn to organize data, import files and/or pictures, and present a program on a specific topic using software designed for that purpose.

Date: June 2-6 Time: 10:00-11:00 Grades: 3rd -6th

Math Adventures Instructor: Regina Parker
Fee: $50.00 Max # of students: 20

Students will explore multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction of whole numbers. They will also learn how to use English and Metric rulers. Students will review basic concepts, play games, and challenge their thinking skills.

Date: June 23-27 Time: 8:00-10:00 Grades: 3rd-5th
(Review for 5th Grade Students)


Math Explorations Instructor: Regina Parker
Fee: $50.00 Max. # of students: 20

Students will explore multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction of decimals and fractions. They will soar through perimeter and area of squares, triangles, rectangles, parallelograms, and circles. Students will review and challenge their thinking skills with math team problems.

Date: June 23-27 Time: 12:45-2:45 Grades: 5th-7th
(Challenge for 5th Grade students)


Dive into the Eight Parts of Speech Instructor: Regina Parker
Fee: $50.00 Max. # of students: 16

Students will make a big splash with nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections, and prepositions. They will learn how to identify, use, and diagram each part of speech. Students will also use their skills to write poetry, paragraphs, and short stories.

Date: June 23-27 Time: 10:15-12:15 Grades: 3rd -7th


Oceans and Seas
Reading/Literary Instructor: Kristel Perdue
Fee: $50.00 Max. # of students: 15

Students will learn about oceans and seas while building reading fluency. We will work to improve spelling, and knowledge of the parts of speech through games and writing activities.

Date: June 16-20 Time: 9:00-11:00 Grades: 1st-2nd
12:00-2:00


Art Class Instructor: T.K. Lee
Fee: $50.00 Max. # of students: 15

Students will participate in a variety of art activities in a variety of mediums, from painting in acrylics and watercolors to 3-D sculptures. Students will meet in the Art Room and all materials will be provided. Bring your creativity!

Date: June 23-27 Time: 1:00-2:30 Grades: 2nd-12th

Fun with Books II Instructor: Rhonda Stevens
Fee: $50.00 Max. # of students: 12

Students will spend the week reading favorite children's books. Each day, we will do art activities, play games, sing songs, and even eat snacks that focus on the book of the day. Come join us for fun with books like If You Give A Mouse A Cookie and
A House for Hermit Crab.

Date: July 7-11 Time: 9:00-11:00 Grades: K-4-1st

Little Author's Workshop Instructor: Debbie Hollifield
Fee: $50.00 Max. # of students: 18

If they write it, they will read it! Put the fun and creativity back into reading and writing. We will make our own books from cover to cover, and then we will share them with each other. This will be a great confidence building class as well as a fun way to brush up on some basic skills.

Date: July 21-25 Time: 9:00-11:00 Grades: Completed K-5-3rd


Jump Start Into K-5 Instructor: Ellinor Nelson
Fee: $50.00 Max. # of students: 16

This will be a week full of games, songs, and hands-on activities. We will be reviewing letters and their sounds, as well as numbers and their values. We will also have a writing review of letters and numbers. This will help the upcoming K-5 students to clear the summer's cobwebs from their brains and boost their confidence as they get ready for a great start in K-5.

Dates: August 4-8 Time: 9:00-11:30 Grades: K-5


College Writing Instructor: Mrs. Nordgren
Fee: $50.00

The purpose of this workshop is to help students prepare for college level
writing. Listed below are the items that will be taught:
" Formal Writing Rules Thought provoking conclusions
" Creative Introductions MLA Documentation
" Strong Thesis Statements Research Papers
" Paragraphs that support thesis

Dates: Independent Study Grades: Rising 11th or 12th
2008 Graduates

Writing Instructor: Mrs. Nordgren
Fee: $50.00

The purpose of this workshop is to help students with writing skills. Listed below are the items that will be taught:
" Formal Writing Rules
" Creative Introductions
" Strong Thesis Statements
" Paragraphs that support thesis
" Thought provoking conclusions
Dates: July 14th - 18th Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Grades: 5th - 9th


Grammar Review Instructor: Mrs. Nordgren
Fee: $50.00

The purpose of this workshop is to help students refresh basic grammar skills. This class is strongly recommended for those students who are not confident with basic grammar skills.

Dates: July 14th - 18th Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Grades: 7th, 8th,
and/or 9th

Basketball Camps Instructor: Coach Johnson
Fee: $60.00 and guest staff

Boys' Camp
Date: June 2-5 Ages 6-12 Time: 8:45-11:45
Ages 13-17 Time: 1:15-4:15
Girls' Camp
Date: June 16-19 Ages 6-12 Time: 8:45-11:45
Ages 13-17 Time: 1:15- 4:15

Pick up brochure from FDA office to register.