Tens-Ups Choice Classes - Summers at LREI

Ten-Ups Choice Class Season Overview

Choice Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Choice Classes meet for one hour.

Session 1: June 29th- July 10th
Block A: Soccer LREI Cookie Factory Pop Up Books Decoration and Design	Block B: Young Broadcasters Soft Sculpture Art Newcomb Fight Dice	Block C: Hide N Seek Sweet Treat Candy Shop Batik Boutique Basketball
Session 2: July 13th- July 24th
Block A: Baseball Floor Is Lava Young Broadcasters Trashion Show Origami	Block B: Monster City Dribble-rama Tiny Worlds Woodshop Batter Up! Sweet Treat!	Block C: Kickball Bakery Installation Improv City D&D Embroider It
Session 3: July 27th- August 7th
Block A: Friendship Bracelet Intensive Parkour Capture the Flag Mosaics	Block B: The Haberdashery Young Playwrights Dribble-rama Fight Dice	Block C: Woodshop Tap, Step, Dance! Chess Mini Golf

Session 1

Block A: 9:30-10:30

Soccer (Christopher Naumann)
This active summer class introduces students to the fundamentals of soccer through fun drills, skill-building activities, and friendly games. Campers will practice dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork, while building coordination, confidence, and endurance. With plenty of movement and outdoor play, this class offers a fun and engaging way for campers to be active, make friends, and enjoy one of the world’s most popular sports.

LREI Cookie Factory (Isaiah Sullivan)
In this class, campers will explore all things cookies! From snickerdoodles to brownie cookies, campers stretch their baking skills by exploring various types and styles of cookies. At first, campers will learn how to bake cookies using given recipes. Once they’ve explored existing cookies, Campers will have the chance to experiment with their own cookie recipe and walk away with their own unique creations!

Pop Up Books (Victoria Vreeland)
In this class we will work on making pop-ups, pop-up cards, pop-up folding houses and pop-up booklets. This open ended technique is full of pop-up potential and at the end, kids will have an understanding of the cuts and folds it takes to have an effective pop-up paper book!

Decoration and Design (Leah Rice)
During this class, campers will design and create artwork for camp spaces through commissions from the camp community, or for themselves from their own inspiration! We’ll get to explore painting, drawing, construction, and so much more. Campers will practice collaboration through group projects, and will grow their crafting skills along the way! At the end of the session, campers will get to see their works being appreciated in spaces all around the building!

Session 1

Block B: 1:30-2:30

Young Broadcasters (Catalina Cofone Polack)
In Young Broadcasters, campers step behind the microphone and discover the magic of creating their own podcast! Through brainstorming, short script writing, and hands-on recording, kids learn how to shape stories, interviews, and soundscapes that express their unique ideas. Using kid-friendly audio tools, campers experiment with sound effects, music, and simple editing to bring their episodes to life. Whether they’re reporting camp news, telling jokes, or inventing imaginative stories, every podcaster with have the chance to shine!

Soft Sculpture Art (Kyle Anthony)
Campers will explore different textile artists, experimenting with fabric, yarn, and threads; practice weaving, wrapping and sewing, They will draft an idea for a soft sculpture and use various fabrics and sewing to make it come to life. They may make several smaller textile projects, or focus on one larger piece. For our final class we will display our sculptures in a gallery style exhibition.

Newcomb (Anna Goldstein)
Newcomb is a hybrid of volleyball and dodgeball where students look to “knockout” friends by landing a throw within their opponent’s court. But watch out, if friends catch your throw, it’s coming right back over the net! Newcomb is a super fun game that has had recently surge in popularity. We may even experiment with which ball we use – volleyball, beach ball…or water balloon?! Open to all experience levels.

Fight Dice (Woobens Celony)
From the standard six sided to the ever-elusive 100 sided, dice have always held an opportunity for creativity to flourish. In this 6 part class, campers will go on adventures throughout fantasy lands as they conquer dungeons, fight dragons and claim the ultimate rewards. From the most hardened dungeon master to the newest RPG player, everyone can enjoy FIGHT DICE!

Session 1

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Hide N Seek (Langston Brown)
Imagine you had an entire school with which to hide. Where would you go? Sneak through the hallways, behind curtains, through the library, under desks, in disguises…Just don’t let my counselors find you! Campers will love working together to establish boundaries, rules and put endless twists on this camp classic.

Sweet Treat Candy Shop (Kyle Anthony)
Campers will draw, sculpt, and paint their favorite candy and sweet treats in this delectable course. We will learn illustration techniques and draw our favorite candies, then use colorful sculpt to make candy miniatures. Using mixed media and paint, we will sculpt and build lollipops and popsicles and candy canes. On our last class, we will open up shop, a camp “candy” shop for the other campers to explore!

Batik Boutique (Belan Araujo)
Campers will design and create beautiful fabric art using wax and dye techniques to make bold patterns and one-of-a-kind designs. We’ll experiment with colors, layering, and resist methods to bring each piece to life. By the end, everyone will have a collection of unique textiles to wear, display, or gift!

Basketball (Anthony Rodriguez)
Swish! This is a high-energy basketball class, campers will learn the basics, sharpen their skills, build teamwork, and level up their game! From dribbling drills to epic game plays, this class is all about fun, physical, and friendly competition on the court.

Session 2

Block A: 9:30-10:30

Baseball (Christopher Naumann)
Step up to the plate in Baseball! Campers will learn the basics through fun drills, games, and team challenges—practicing throwing, catching, hitting, and running the bases. We’ll focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, and building confidence while having lots of outdoor fun. Whether you’re new or already love the game, everyone gets a chance to play and shine!

Floor is Lava (Woobens Celony)
Campers will work solo and in teams to navigate a variety of site specific obstacle courses. But, make contact with the floor…aka burning hot lava…and it’s game over! Equal parts physical challenge, team-based strategy, and room-sized game design, campers will put their creativity and dexterity to the test in a different themed challenge course each class.

Trashion Show (Jackie Coraci)
Using found and discarded objects campers will create their very own runway looks. We will study examples of upcycled fashion, then designers will get to work on sketching and putting together their very own designs. At the end of the session we will hold a Trashion Show where campers can share their original “trash to fashion” styles on the runway!

Origami! (Leah Rice)
During the session, we will craft and create paper projects! Campers will have the chance to teach their peers a craft they know, and then we’ll explore new ways together as a group! In this class, campers will practice collaboration, communication, and fine motor skills. At the end of the session, campers will host a craft room for the camp community to learn too!

Session 2

Block B: 1:30-2:30

Monster City! (Kyle Anthony)
Monster City! Campers will collaboratively work on a cityscape and backdrop, each designing their own building, car, hotdog cart, and more! As we work, we will develop story ideas that we will collect, and each artist will design and create their own creature, monster, or character who arrives at the city. On the final day, we will put our stories into action and each camper will act out their idea in our city with the character they created.

Dribble-rama (Anna Goldstein)
This class is all about the art of dribbling a basketball. We will learn both the fundamentals and creative aspects of dribbling through doing drills, tricks, playing games, and exploring our own dribbling styles! Campers with or without basketball experience are encouraged to join!

Tiny Worlds (Clara Campos)
In this construction/art class, we will create tiny worlds using our big imaginations. Projects will include forest gnome homes, tiny apartments, tiny art museums, and more! Materials will include boxes, wood, cork, cardboard, string, wire, buttons, and many other tiny things, perfect for creating our own tiny worlds!

Woodshop (Adrian Jevicki)
Welcome to Woodshop! Campers will embark on a journey of craftsmanship and creativity as they explore the art of woodworking. From carving to sanding, they’ll learn essential woodworking techniques while creating their own masterpieces. With hands-on guidance campers will gain confidence and skills in working with wood, all while fostering their creativity and imagination.

Batter Up! Sweet Treats! (Lauren Barriocanal)
Mix, bake, and decorate your way to something delicious! In Batter Up! kids create yummy treats like cookies, cupcakes, and no-bake goodies while learning simple kitchen skills. The best part? Enjoying (and sharing) their tasty creations!

Session 2

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Kickball (Christopher Naumann)
In this high-energy outdoor sports class, participants will build their skills and their confidence through teamwork, practice, and play! We will work on kicking, catching, running bases, and working together in friendly games and skill-building activities. With plenty of fresh air and active play, this class is a great way for camperss to make friends and enjoy a favorite playground game!

Bakery Installation (Kyle Anthony)
A delicious class in which we will learn to draw and paint delectable treats like artist Wayne Thiebaud. We will sketch several cakes and pies, adding whipped cream, icing and cherry details. We will paint and cut out several of our creations to make a Bakeshop display case collaboratively that will be enjoyed by the whole camp community. Finally, we will each create a 3D dessert using a cardboard base, papier mache, and spackle for the icing.

Improv City (Nora Woolley)
Discover the fun of spontaneous theater as you delight in a variety of improvisation-based theater games that encourage ensemble, imagination, storytelling, rule-making/rule-breaking and healthy risk taking (that rhymes!). What is it like to flex your comedian, dramatic, maestro, animal magnetic selves in one class? How about in one exercise? Enter a ton of different worlds, even put on an entire play at the drop of a hat, and learn what it is like to say “yes and” while committing to all of the wonderful sides of yourself.

D&D (Dana Riebe)
Campers will be guided through a D&D campaign – fighting dragons, saving magical creatures, and letting their imaginations flourish. Players will also get to physically make a figure of the character they create! This class is open to all levels of D&D experience.

Embroider It! (Jasmine Coleman)
In this creative, hands-on sewing class, we will learn the fundamentals of hand stitching – like threading and handling needles, prepping embroidery hoops, and basic stitches. Campers will design their own unique projects—from tote bags, to small embroidered creatures, to the many other things campers can dream up – let’s start stitching!

Session 3

Block A: 9:30-10:30

Friendship Bracelet Intensive (Alex Checkman)
Friendship bracelets are a time honored, summer camp classic! Come dive into the colorful world of handmade jewelry and cherished connections! In this class, campers will learn the art of crafting intricate bracelets to celebrate the bonds of friendship.

Parkour (James Miner)
Parkour, otherwise know as the art of “free-running.” In this class, campers will use a wide range of abilities (balance, speed, coordination) to navigate a series of obstacles. There will be wall running, rope swinging, bench hurdling, and mat sliding. Everyone will finish the course, but each athlete will do it with their own unique style… No limits and no boundaries!

Capture the Flag (Anna Goldstein)
The rules are simple: two teams face off, each one attempting to obtain the opposing team’s flag and prevent the other team from stealing their flag. While the rules may be simple, playing the game is complex and exciting – it involves strategy, speed, stealth, collaboration, competition, and FUN!! Let’s GOOOOOO!

Mosaics (Leah)
Using found and sourced materials, campers will create small or large mosaics! First we’ll look at some mosaics that we know and we will note the materials and shapes that we see. Then we will brainstorm and plan our own cutting and find our own colorful shapes to assemble into our very own mosaic! Campers will practice designing a piece from plan to product, collaborating with peers on its execution. In the final class, projects will be displayed for the camp community to enjoy!

Session 3

Block B: 1:30-2:30

The Haberdashery (Kyle Anthony)
Welcome to the Haberdashery! Campers will design and create their own hats—crowns, helmets, visors, and more—using cardboard and a mix of fun materials like felt, feathers, buttons, and paint. They can make a whole collection or focus on one bold, show-stopping piece. We’ll look at hats from different times and cultures for inspiration, then finish with a stylish photo-shoot to show off our creations to the whole camp!

Young Playwrights (Clara Kim)
In this playful, collaborative class, campers create an original play together—from first idea to final performance. Through games, improvisation, and storytelling, they’ll build characters, write scenes, and bring their ideas to life on stage. Campers will practice using their voices and bodies to tell a story while supporting one another as a creative team. The session ends with a joyful performance to share with camp community.

Session 3

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Tap, Step, Dance! (Lulu Grant)
In this exciting and joyful dance class, we will explore rhythem and movement through our focus will be on ocus on Do you like tap, hip hop, and step dancing? Together the kids will play dance games, learn dance basics, choreography and even learn to create their own dances themselves. This is a class for exploration and fun! Whether you are the creator, performer or both, it will be fun. Let’s dance together!

Chess (David Rigo)
New to chess? Know how to play but haven’t played in a while? Do you play every day and can’t wait to show everyone the Scholar’s Mate? No matter how much chess you know or play, this is the place to have fun with chess. We will check out some famous games, learn how to do chess puzzles, and, of course, play play play!

Mini Golf (Langston Brown)
Do you love the challenge of a good miniature golf course? What’s your favorite obstacle, a windmill? A narrow tunnel? A volcano? In this class campers will work together to design their own unique golf holes. We’ll use a wide variety of materials to make fun obstacles for our peers to try. At the conclusion of each class, we’ll play a round of putt putt and hope for the elusive “hole in one”!