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2013 Offerings

New Covenant Schools is pleased to offer a variety of summer camp options for students of all grade levels. The school provides a high quality environment with small teacher-camper ratios, in which participants will experience hands-on fun as they learn about history, science and mathematics, or delve into the arts. Discover how fun summer can be at New Covenant Schools as your child works with our knowledgeable instructors. We look forward to serving your family.

View the options below the registration form by rolling your cursor over the camp titles. If you have questions please contact Cathy Hindman at Chindman@newcovenantschools.org, or phone 847-8313. Deadline for registeration is June 7. (No pre- or post-care offered this year.)

Program Dates

June 17-21	June 24-28	July 8-12	July 15-19
Art: Ceramics (morning) Bend and shape…mold and make! Students will enjoy creating and molding their own works of art. At a date to be set, (based on participant and instructor’s preference), students will return to glaze their pieces, following the firing through the kiln. Come make and mold a masterpiece!	American Girl - Josephina Come join us for a week of fun-filled Hispanic adventures as we meet the American girl, Josefina. We will explore life on a New Mexican Rancho, learn about Hispanic culture (and even learn to speak some Spanish), bake Hispanic foods and make Hispanic crafts, learn cultural dances and music, and all the while learn what it means to be a true American girl.	Music: Chime Choir Come take part in NCS’s very own Chime Choir! We will explore the “fun”damentals of note reading, rhythm, following a director, and playing as an ensemble along with the techniques of Hand-Chime ringing. Children will develop and strengthen their musical skills to a higher level; however no previous musical experience is required. On the final day, come hear a performance by the NCS Chime Choir!	Middle School Dramatics: Panache Presents New Covenant is again offering a theater course as a “summer camp” experience this July. Not only will participants rehearse the play, they will also learn skills in acting, staging, set design, makeup and costume, and backstage work.
	Piano Improvisation Class Did you know that chord symbols are found in about 95% of non-classical music ever printed? Did you ever wish you knew what those chord symbols meant and how to play them? Did you know that improvisation can be a fun and creative way to easily play your favorite hymns, praise and worship choruses, popular tunes, or even accompany others? Julia Sansone, NCTM will be teaching a 5-day course introducing students to the fun and creative world of keyboard improvisation.	SAT Prep Course Open to all high school students wishing to hone test-taking skills. (Materials are included.) The week will culminate in a practice test, and review of student performance.	Origami Workshop With a few simple techniques, it’s easy to create wonderful geometric designs out of paper! We will explore a variety of ways to fold the five Platonic solids as well as some other famous designs. You’ll have something to take home each day. Join us as we create a masterpiece of paper!

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Registration Form

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Week of June 17 - June 21
	Ceramics Art Camp 9 a.m. - Noon (Please send a snack daily.) Cost: $100 More info Ceramics Art Camp Week of June 17 - June 21 9 a.m. - Noon (Please send a snack daily.) Who: Students in Rising 3rd grade and up Cost: $100 Description: Bend and shape...mold and make! Students will enjoy creating and molding their own works of art. At a date to be set, (based on participant and instructor's preference), students will return to glaze their pieces, following the firing through the kiln. Come make and mold a masterpiece! Online registration closes on June 7, 2013.
Week of June 24 - June 28
	American Girl - Josefina 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Please send one snack and lunch daily.) Cost: $175 More info American Girl - Josefina Week of June 24 - June 28 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Please send one snack and lunch daily.) Who: Girls in rising 2nd grade Cost: $175 Description: Come join us for a week of fun-filled Hispanic adventures as we meet the American girl, Josefina. We will explore life on a New Mexican Rancho, learn about Hispanic culture (and even learn to speak some Spanish), bake Hispanic foods and make Hispanic crafts, learn cultural dances and music, and all the while learn what it means to be a true American girl. Online registration closes on June 7, 2013.
	American Girl - Josefina (Junior Counselor) 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Please send one snack and lunch daily.) Cost: $80 More info American Girl - Josefina (Junior Counselor) Week of June 24 - June 28 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Please send one snack and lunch daily.) Who: Girls in rising 6th grade Cost: $80 Description: Girls in rising 6th grade may sign up to be Junior Counselor at a discounted price. While JC girls fully participate in all camp activities, they are asked to help younger campers with crafts, cooking projects, housekeeping, etc. Come join us for a week of fun-filled Hispanic adventures as we meet the American girl, Josefina. We will explore life on a New Mexican Rancho, learn about Hispanic culture (and even learn to speak some Spanish), bake Hispanic foods and make Hispanic crafts, learn cultural dances and music, and all the while learn what it means to be a true American girl. Online registration closes on June 7, 2013.
	Piano Improvisation Class 9 a.m. – Noon Cost: $160 More info Piano Improvisation Class Week of June 24 - June 28 9 a.m. – Noon Who: Rising 5th grade and up Cost: $160 Description: This class is open to youth with only minimal note-reading and technical ability required. Did you know that chord symbols are found in about 95% of non-classical music ever printed? Did you ever wish you knew what those chord symbols meant and how to play them? Did you know that improvisation can be a fun and creative way to easily play your favorite hymns, praise and worship choruses, popular tunes, or even accompany others? Julia Sansone, NCTM, will be teaching a 5-day course introducing students to the fun and creative world of keyboard improvisation.
Week of July 8 - July 12
	NCS Chime Choir and Music Camp (11 children max) 9 a.m. – Noon (Please send a snack daily.) Cost: $100 More info NCS Chime Choir and Music Camp (11 children max) Week of July 8 - July 12 9 a.m. – Noon (Please send a snack daily.) Who: Rising 4th grade through rising 6th grade Cost: $100 Description: Come take part in NCS's very own Chime Choir! We will explore the "fun"damentals of note reading, rhythm, following a director, and playing as an ensemble along with the techniques of Hand-Chime ringing. Children will develop and strengthen their musical skills to a higher level; however no previous musical experience is required. On the final day, come hear a performance by the NCS Chime Choir! Online registration closes on June 7, 2013.
	SAT Prep Course 9 a.m. – Noon Cost: $100 More info SAT Prep Course Week of July 8 - July 12 9 a.m. – Noon Who: High School Students Cost: $100 Description: Open to all high school students wishing to hone test-taking skills. (Materials are included.) The week will culminate in a practice test, and review of student performance. *Date of July 8-12 may adjust to accommodate student availability. Contact Gail Mitchell regarding alternate date suggestions by emailing: gmitchell@newcovenantschool.org. Online registration closes on June 7, 2013.
	Sewing For Fun 9 a.m. – Noon (Please bring a snack daily.) Cost: $100 More info Sewing For Fun Week of July 8 - July 12 9 a.m. – Noon (Please bring a snack daily.) Who: Students in rising 4th grade and up Cost: $100 Description: Learn basic Sewing Machine Skills and open up a new world of creative fun. We will learn to use the sewing machine, learn to read a simple commercial sewing pattern, some basic sewing skills and tackle one or more fun projects to get you started sewing! This camp is offered to rising fourth graders and up. If there is enough interest, there may be the possibility of an extended camp week or another beginning sewing camp time. A very basic supply list of what to bring to camp will be available before the first day so you will be ready to begin your sewing fun! Limited space available (ability to bring a portable sewing machine, in good working order, to class would be a great asset, and allow more time at the machine! Please let us know if you can bring a machine along or will need to use ours.)
Week of July 15 - July 19
	Middle School Dramatics: Panache Presents... 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $150 More info Middle School Dramatics: Panache Presents... Week of July 15 - July 19 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Who: Students in rising 6th grade and up Cost: $150 Description: New Covenant is again offering a theater course as a "summer camp" experience this July. The class will meet Monday-Friday, 8:30-12:30 p.m., July 15-19, followed by an evening performance of their play on Friday, July 19, at 7 p.m. The play will be chosen based on the number of participants, who must enroll in the camp no later than June 7. Students may audition for parts any time between June 18 and June 21 (or earlier if the student is unavailable that week). Scripts will be handed out the week of June 24 so students can begin learning their lines. Not only will participants rehearse the play, they will also learn skills in acting, staging, set design, makeup and costume, and backstage work. The class is open to students rising to 6th grade through high school. Online registration closes on June 7, 2013.
	Origami Workshop 12:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Please send a snack daily.) Cost: $100 More info Origami Workshop Week of July 15 - July 19 12:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Please send a snack daily.) Who: Students in rising 4th grade and older Cost: $100 Description: With a few simple techniques, it's easy to create wonderful geometric designs out of paper! We will explore a variety of ways to fold the five Platonic solids as well as some other famous designs. You'll have something to take home each day. Join us as we create a masterpiece of paper! Online registration closes on June 7, 2013.

My child has my permission to attend the summer programs offered at NCS of Lynchburg, including scheduled field trips and overnight camp outs. NCS reserves the right to refuse enrollment to students who demonstrate disruptive or unsafe behavior with no refund. NCS reserves the right to cancel any program that does not meet minimum enrollment requirements.

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