Fives Choice Class Season Overview

   

Choice Classes meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for an hour. Full Day Fives select one class from Block A, B and C. 

Session 1

Block A: 10:30-11:30

Tumbling (Clara Kim)
In this fun and energetic class, students will work on basic tumbling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, bridges and more. We will practice balancing on the low beam and sticking our landings off the springboard as we move through various obstacle courses we create.

Community Garden (Kyle Anthony)
Let’s grow a garden together! We’ll make towering paper flowers with giant leaves and petals! Create garden inspired paintings with collage, and even have a bug day – making big beautiful butterflies, worms and ants, with different materials like buttons, paper tubes, pipe cleaners, and clothespins. We will also use contact paper and real petals, to make gorgeous pieces that can hang in a window for light to stream through! Come on down to the Community Garden!

LEGO City (Denzel Johnson)
Let’s build, create and play! Have you ever wanted to design your own city out of LEGOS? During LEGO city we will build our own LEGO cities using our expansive collection of LEGOS and our big imaginations. Come ready to build people, cars, and buildings with all the accessories. We will work individually and in groups – let’s see where our creativity and building skills take us!

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Session 1

Block B: 1:30-2:30

Backyard Games (Langston Brown)
Get ready to run, jump, and play in Backyard Team Games! Campers will enjoy classic playground favorites along with fun new games and challenges. Each day includes lots of movement, teamwork, and chances to create their own games, too. It’s all about staying active, playing together, and having a great time!

Young Sculptors (Lauren Barriocanal)
Squish, roll, and create! Young Sculptors lets kids explore their imagination using clay and hands-on building fun. As they shape and mold their masterpieces, they’ll build skills and confidence—one creation at a time.

Animal Games (Clara Kim)
In this creative active class, we will learn all about animals! Then we will make props and costume pieces to learn and play animal related games! We will have a great time, playing, using our imaginations, and moving around like the animals we love!

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Session 1

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Tag, You’re It! (Anna Goldstein)
Such a simple concept, but so many fun ways to play. Fishy Fishy, Link-Tag, Blob Tag and many more. Sometimes you’ll need to be fast, other times sneaky. Tag is a great introduction to physical play—following rules, practicing teamwork and fair play, and making new friends!

Little Red Postal Service (Nora Woolley)
In Little Red Postal Service campers will create their own camp postal system! We will create letters, postcards and stamps and deliver the mail to camp friends, and anyone else we want! This class will focus on creativity, community, and fun!

Session 2

Block A: 10:30-11:30

Ocean Adventure! (Kyle Anthony)
Campers will work with a range of unexpected materials, like coffee filters, pool noodles, and egg cartons, to create a colorful coral reef and underwater landscape full of ocean creatures. We’ll use paints, oil pastels, and up cycled materials to make a collaborative work of under the sea art, complete with colorful fish, shimmery jellyfish, and textured starfish!

Karate (Vinny Barile)
An introduction to the basic moves and ideas of Karate. Activities will focus on building strength, flexibility, coordination, and spatial awareness through practice, games, and fun!

Paper Pals (Lulu Grant)
In this crafty art class, inspired by paper dolls, campers will create paper people and fashions on a large scale. Kids will design cool outfits, hairstyles, and accessories that can be replaced and changed as they please. At the end of the session campers will have a paper closet filled with various looks, and will put on a fashion show to showcase their stylish work!

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Session 2

Block B: 1:30-2:30

Tumbling (Clara Kim)
In this fun and energetic class, students will work on basic tumbling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, bridges and more. We will practice balancing on the low beam and sticking our landings off the springboard as we move through various obstacle courses we create.

Fairy Homes & Gardens (Catalina Cofone Polack)
In this art class, campers will use their imaginations to build fairy homes, castles, and dream gardens using cardboard boxes, paint, and plenty of sparkle. First, each child will design their own special fairy or fantasy home. Then, we’ll team up to build a big, magical neighborhood together—because even fairies love having neighbors! Along the way, we’ll decorate, build, and create with friends. At the end of the week, we’ll show off our magical village to the whole camp. Wands, wings, and wonder welcome!

Super Sports (Langston Brown)
Get ready to run, jump, and play in Super Sports! We’ll start each class with fun skill games to practice things like kicking, throwing, and teamwork, then jump into exciting group games. We’ll play favorites like soccer, basketball, kickball, gaga, and hockey—and maybe even invent some new games together!

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Session 2

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Little Red Rocket Ship (CJ Perrine)
3,2,1 Blast off!! In this creative dramatic play class campers will learn all about space, do space related art projects, and play games that take them out of this world and into space travel!

Carnival! (Belan Araujo)
Get ready! It’s Carnival time! Campers will explore how people from all around the world celebrate with music, color, and joy. We will create headpieces and bright banners, then decide how we would like to celebrate and have our very own lively Carnival party!

Movement & Flow (Catalina Cofone Polack)
This is a creative space where campers will explore movement, art, and sensory activities through games and projects. We will practice some yoga, learn breathing exercises, make crafts, and do sensory projects, all in a fun and encouraging environment that centers focus, artistic inspriation, and self-expression. This class blends movement, self-awareness, relaxation, and fun!

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Session 3

Block A: 10:30-11:30

Soccer Stars (Anna Goldstein)
In this class, campers will practice various engaging drills and games designed to improve soccer skills – from dribbling and passing to shooting and defending. Along with physical activity, we will emphasize teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Light Travels Through (Kyle Anthony)
Campers will explore how light travels through different materials and construct their own stained glass inspired art, warped abstract pieces, and a collaborative mural using materials like cellophane and acetate. We’ll also explore sketching with light and basic shading techniques.

Block B: 1:30-2:30

Circus, Circus (Catalina Cofone Polack)
Step right up! In this active and creative class, campers will explore various aspects of what it might be like to be in the circus! Everyone will have a chance to do an incredible acrobatic act, invent a magic trick, discover their clown within, try on their ringleader hat, and even take turns training a lion!

Pizza Shop (Andrea Messaoud)
In this dramatic play/craft class we will make, run (and play in!) our very own pizza shop! We will create all the things our pizza shop needs, including cardboard pizza ovens, a cash register, and pizza-themed art projects. We’ll end with a pizza party and a “Grand Opening” event!

Ball Games (Langston Brown)
Throwing, catching, bouncing, passing, hitting, kicking, running, and laughing! Using soccer, kickball, volleyball, baseball, basketball and more as inspiration, we will develop hand-eye coordination and teamwork skills in a positive, encouraging environment.

Session 3

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Zoology Jumble (Kyle Anthony)
The body of a tiger, the tail of a dolphin, the head of an eagle? Campers will design their own mixed-up animals through collage and drawing, then build them on a large scale with movable parts. We’ll also create a shared habitat and bring our creatures to life in motion at the end of the session.

On Your Mark, Get Set, GO! (Anna Goldstein)
This class is all about relay races! From classic relays to wacky originals, campers will collaborate and compete as they run, hop, pass, toss, and balance their way through exciting challenges.

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Sixes/Sevens Choice Class Season Overview

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

Session 1

Block A: 9:30-10:30

Soccer Stars (Anna Goldstein)
In this class, campers will practice various engaging drills and games designed to improve soccer skills – from dribbling and passing to shooting and defending. Along with physical activity, we will emphasize teamwork and good sportsmanship. Let’s GOOOO!

Life-Size Games (Cheryl Woodley)
In Life Size Games campers will get Jumanji-ed (sort of) by making larger versions of classic games so they can be the pieces used in the game. We will review the rules of some classic games and campers will adapt them to recreate the larger version where they will participate by becoming one of the game pieces themselves! campers will challenge their problem-solving skills, creativity, and strategic planning while having fun!

Community Garden (Kyle Anthony)
Let’s grow a garden together! We’ll make towering paper flowers with giant leaves and petals! Create garden inspired paintings with collage, and even have a bug day – making big beautiful butterflies, worms and ants, with different materials like buttons, paper tubes, pipe cleaners, and close pins. We will also use contact paper and real petals, to make gorgeous pieces that can hang in a window for light to stream through! Come on down to the Community Garden!

Summertime Smoothies (Jasmine Coleman)
This super cool “cooking” class is all about smoothies! Campers will see which combination of friut, ice, liquid, and other ingredients is their favorite! We will experiment with flavors and textures, work together and try out our concoctions. Let’s get blending!

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Session 1

Block B: 10:30-11:30

Bake Sale! (Jackie Coraci)
After customizing their own aprons, campers will jump into baking and decorating tasty treats like cupcakes and cookies. Each day brings a fun theme—maybe safari, under-the-sea, or something we dream up together! We’ll learn how to stay safe and clean in the kitchen, and finish with a big bake sale for the whole camp to enjoy.

Bracelet Fair (Catalina Cofone Polack)
Join us on an exciting journey to create original friendship bracelets using a variety of crafting techniques (crochet, macrame, butterfly, etc.). Begin with simple materials like wooden, pearl, and clay beads, and then discover the magic of other mediums such as waxed threads and even paper! Campers will unleash their creativity, designing unique pieces by exploring the beauty of different materials. The final class will focus on a special “Bracelet Fair,” inviting the camp community to view their creations, and maybe take one home!

Gaga (Anna Goldstein)
Let’s play ball!! In this fun, physical ball games class, we will play Gaga, an LREI favorite, and various other games. Campers will have a safe and fun environment to build teamwork and coordination skills while having a great time!

Comic Book Creators (Dana Riebe)
Campers will learn how to draft and develop their own graphic novels. Campers will practice their drawing and creative writing skills to develop their own story. The goal by the end of the session is for campers to create their own visual novels that can be shared with those around them.

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Session 1

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Bleecker St. Trattoria (Catalina Cofone Polack)
Benvenuti to Bleecker St. Trattoria, the newest restaurant on the block! In this imaginative and tasty class, campers will work together to create their very own Italian restaurant! From designing menus and making colorful food-themed crafts to learning fun Italian words for their favorite dishes and ingredients, kids will dive into the delicious world of Italian culture. We’ll play games, sing songs, decorate our “trattoria,” and even role-play as chefs, servers, and happy customers. By the end of the session, our little restaurant will be open for the camp community!

Gymnastics (Clara Kim)
In this high-energy gymnastics class, campers will build strength and confidence while learning foundational tumbling skills. Each session will begin with dynamic stretching and conditioning exercises designed to increase flexibility and core stability. Campers will practice forward rolls, backward rolls, bridges, cartwheels, and safe jumping and landing techniques. Through fun strength-building circuits, campers will work on planks, hollow body holds, bear crawls, and supported handstand drills to develop the core and upper body strength required for gymnastics skills. We will focus on proper technique, body alignment, and coordination to help campers move safely and effectively. The objective of this class is to build strong fundamentals while increasing flexibility, balance, and body awareness. Campers will strengthen core muscles, arm strength, coordination, stamina, and resilience as they work toward performing clean, confident tumbling combinations.

Live-Action Video Game (Sylvia Jane)
Get ready to jump, dodge, climb, and race through real-life video game adventures! Campers will work together to build exciting obstacle-course “levels,” dream up fun challenges, and create the story behind their game. Along the way, they’ll use teamwork, big body movement, and problem-solving skills to beat each level. Every day will feel like stepping inside a brand-new game!

Sculpture Creatures (CJ Perrine)
Bring your imagination to life in Sculpture Creatures! Campers will build amazing creatures using a variety of materials and sculpting techniques. From silly to spooky to totally one-of-a-kind, anything goes. At the end, we’ll create our own museum to show off our creations!

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Session 2

Block A: 9:30-10:30

Don’t Touch the Ground (Anna Goldstein)
Don’t Touch the Ground! The floor is lava, or is it a black hole, a trapdoor? Who knows! In this class campers will work together to invent wild challenges, build courses, and test their skills to stay off the ground. Each day brings new ideas, teamwork, and lots of jumping, balancing, and laughing

Stamp Map City (Victoria Vreeland)
Design, stamp, and build your own world in Stamp Map City! Campers will create custom stamps—starting with their names, then making bold designs to use in maps of treasure islands, secret lands, or dream cities. Each day brings a new stamp and new ideas. By the end, everyone will have a collection of stamps and a one-of-a-kind map to show it all off!

Life-Size Puppets (Andrea Messaoud)
This summer Campers will be transported into the world of Folklore while also bringing some of their favorite folktale characters to life. . Each week we will read a different folktale from around the world and work as a group to create a puppet from that folktale, we will end each session choosing which folktale to perform with our large scale puppets for other camp groups. Campers will have the option of painting, sewing, and gluing a large scale puppet. They will work carefully to design their chosen character, and will practice acting out the story. After our performance and at the end of the session each camper will have the opportunity to take their large scale puppet home.

Karate (Vinnie Barile)
An introduction to the basic moves and ideas of Karate. Activities will focus on building strength, flexibility, coordination, and spatial awareness through practice, games, and fun!

World of Weaving (Cheryl Woodley)
Welcome to the wonderful world of weaving where campers will be using burlap and vibrant colors in yarn to weave their own works of art. Campers will weave whateer inspires them, from an image in nature, a pattern or a thoughtful message. Towards the end of the session, campers will work on creating a burlap quilt together!

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Session 2

Block B: 10:30-11:30

On Your Mark, Get Set, GO! (Anna Goldstein)
This class is all about relay races! Ranging from classic relays to wacky original ones, campers will have a great time collaborating and competing with each other, as they run, hop, pass, toss, balance, and more!

Lights, Camera, Dance! (Clara Kim)
In this class we will dive into the world of music videos! We will create our own dance routines, learn choreography, and film and edit a dynamic music video. With an emphasis on collaboration, campers will get to explore choreographing, directing, and editing their very own music video to their favorite songs!

Bleecker St. Trattoria (Catalina Cofone Polack)
Benvenuti to Bleecker St. Trattoria, the newest restaurant on the block! In this imaginative and tasty class, campers will work together to create their very own Italian restaurant! From designing menus and making colorful food-themed crafts to learning fun Italian words for their favorite dishes and ingredients, kids will dive into the delicious world of Italian culture. We’ll play games, sing songs, decorate our “trattoria,” and even role-play as chefs, servers, and happy customers. By the end of the session, our little restaurant will be open for the camp community!

World Cup Fever (Denzel)
Feel the excitement in World Cup Fever! Campers will learn soccer skills through fun games, small-sided matches, and team challenges. We’ll form teams, cheer each other on, and play in a friendly ‘World Cup’ full of energy and teamwork. This class is all about having fun, trying your best, and being a great teammate!

Flight School (James Miner)
In Flight School campers will create a new paper plane model every class. They will then design unique flight courses to test these models for speed, distance and aerial maneuvers. After class, take your models back to your Homegroups and teach a friend! Pilots, clear the runway for takeoff!

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Tie Dye Party (Isaiah Sullivan)
Get ready for a Tie-Dye Party! Campers will twist, fold, and splash bright colors to create their own wearable art. We’ll try fun patterns and experiment with different color combinations. Every day is a surprise—and everyone leaves with something totally unique!

Live-Action Video Game (Sylvia Jane)
Get ready to jump, dodge, climb, and race through real-life video game adventures! Campers will work together to build exciting obstacle-course “levels,” dream up fun challenges, and create the story behind their game. Along the way, they’ll use teamwork, big body movement, and problem-solving skills to beat each level. Every day will feel like stepping inside a brand-new game!

Tumbling (Clara Kim)
In this fun and energetic class, students will work on basic tumbling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, bridges and more. We will practice balancing on the low beam and sticking our landings off the springboard as we move through various obstacle courses we create.

Creative Cartographers (David Rigo)
Maps, maps, MAPS! This class is all about mapping – the world around us and the worlds we can dream up! From floor plans to treasure maps to board games we will explore the creative and adventurous art of map making. Bring your imagination, your world building ideas, and your best scavenger hunt clues – let’s see what we can discover!

Gaga for GAGA (Langston)
Let’s play ball!! In this fun, physical ball games class, we will play Gaga, an LREI favorite, and various other games. Campers will have a safe and fun environment to build teamwork and coordination skills while having a great time!

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Session 3

Block A: 9:30-10:30

Clay Creations (Cheryl Woodley)
Campers will use their imagination and creativity to make a variety of clay creations. They will learn how to utilize many different clay making techniques to add the appropriate details and texture to their creations. Then they will be able to add color to their clay work and it will be put on display for all to view!

Who Done It? (Isaiah Sullivan)
Everyone loves a mystery. Campers will practice their problem-solving skills and solve elaborate mysteries all over camp. Using clues, gadgets, and teamwork campers will solve mysteries all over Summers at LREI.

Mini Game Show Madness (Lauren Barriocanal)
Step right up to Mini Game Show Madness, where every class feels like a live game show! Kids compete in silly, fast-paced challenges—like trivia toss-ups, relay rounds, and surprise “bonus games” where anything can happen. It’s all about big energy, quick thinking, teamwork, and lots of laughs (no pressure, just fun and friendly competition).

Gymnastics (Clara Kim)
In this high-energy gymnastics class, campers will build strength and confidence while learning foundational tumbling skills. Each session will begin with dynamic stretching and conditioning exercises designed to increase flexibility and core stability. Campers will practice forward rolls, backward rolls, bridges, cartwheels, and safe jumping and landing techniques. Through fun strength-building circuits, campers will work on planks, hollow body holds, bear crawls, and supported handstand drills to develop the core and upper body strength required for gymnastics skills. We will focus on proper technique, body alignment, and coordination to help campers move safely and effectively. The objective of this class is to build strong fundamentals while increasing flexibility, balance, and body awareness. Campers will strengthen core muscles, arm strength, coordination, stamina, and resilience as they work toward performing clean, confident tumbling combinations.

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Session 3

Block B: 10:30-11:30

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!

Terrarium Time (Clara Campos)
In this artsy gardening class, campers will make their very own small container botanical environments – otherwise known as TERRARIUMS! We will learn about what is needed to create a small living ecosystem, then campers will use their creativity to add their creative touches to make the small garden world of their dreams.

Obstacle Course Adventures (Clara Kim)
In this obstacle course class, campers will jump, swing, and crawl their way a series of exciting jungle adventures! Campers will be presented with various scenarios and quests that they will carry out individually and as a team.

Comic Book Creators (Dana Riebe)
Campers will learn how to draft and develop their own graphic novels. Campers will practice their drawing and creative writing skills to develop their own story. The goal by the end of the session is for campers to create their own visual novels that can be shared with those around them.

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Session 3

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Tumbling (Clara Kim)
In this fun and energetic class, students will work on basic tumbling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, bridges and more. We will practice balancing on the low beam and sticking our landings off the springboard as we move through various obstacle courses we create.

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.

Craft Lab (Jasmine Coleman)
Shrinky-Dinks, buttonmaking, and pearler beads, OH MY! Come on down to the craft lab and start experimenting with all of your favorite crafting materials and projects!

Battle of the Pop Bands (Sylvia Jane)
Let’s start an all-star pop band! Campers will create their own pop-star persona, then team up to form a band. We’ll sing karaoke, rock out on air guitar, and learn fun dance moves. Then it’s showtime—our camper bands take on the undefeated counselor band in an epic showdown!

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Ten-Ups Choice Class Season Overview

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

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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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.

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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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!

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!

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Session 3

Block C: 2:30-3:30

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.

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”!

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Eights/Nines Choice Class Season Overview

Choice Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. 

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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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.

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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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!

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!

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Session 3

Block C: 2:30-3:30

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.

Tap, Step, Dance! (Lulu Grant)
In this exciting dance class we will explore percussion in dance through Tap, Stepping, and Hip Hop, among many other dance styles! Campers will work together and individually to choreograph their own dance pieces and perform them for each other in a joyful and welcoming studio environment. No previous dance experience needed – let’s dance!

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”!

Comic Book Creators is offered to campers ages 10-13 during Session 2: July 8 – July 19

Camp Season Program Description

Comic books, graphic novels and even comic strips are all great storytelling methods that allow artists and writers to tell exciting stories in a visual way.  If you have an interest in drawing or writing comics then this will be an exciting opportunity to learn more about how these books are created, and a chance to make your own!  Are you a comic reader? Come try your hand at scripting, inventing characters, learning how to compose panels and pages, how to ink and color pages, and some of the digital techniques that brought your favorite books to life.  Campers will have the chance to work with traditional and digital tools and materials as they work towards making their own characters and stories, and ultimately work towards making their own issue of an original comic. Some of the exercises may include drawing thumbnail and model sheets, learning different drawing perspectives, creating dialogue, working with exciting figure poses, developing a personal style of comic drawing, introduction to storytelling methods, layout and inking of comic pages, working with watercolor, and some basic Photoshop for digital drawing and coloring.  From Manga style to classic heroic figure drawing, all styles and levels of experience are welcome!

Daily Schedule:

Time & Location
Comic Book Creators Specialty camp takes place at our Sixth Avenue campus (272 Sixth Avenue).  It meets Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm.  A hot lunch is provided Monday-Thursday; we ask that campers bring a bag lunch on Fridays.

Field Trip and Friday Share Schedule:
Comic Book Creators will make chaperoned off-site trips as dictated by the needs of their individual and group projects.
Additionally, on the first Friday of the session, students will join our Tens-Twelves & other Specialty Camps on a Field Trip via air-conditioned coach buses.

Field Trip Schedule 2019

Session Two:
Friday, July 12th: Improv-4-Kids
Friday, July 19th: End of Session Grownup share

Teacher Bio
Jeremiah Demster is the middle school art teacher for the 5th and 6th grade at LREI. He is also the coach of the middle school Robotics team. He has worked LREI and Summers at LREI since 2011. Previous to this position Jeremiah taught a combined age 12-14 Montessori middle program with a heavy emphasis on marine biology and diving on the island of Maui. He has been teaching since 2006. Jeremiah has also been a part of AmeriCorps in outdoor education instruction, and an adventure counselor for the YMCA in New Hampshire, specializing in outdoor education and ropes instruction.  Jeremiah holds a MS in Teaching Methodology from the University of New England, and a BFA in Fine Arts from Endicott College, as well as a Montessori teaching credential from the Houston Montessori Center.