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. 

Please note: The classes below are from the 2025 season. Choice classes for the 2026 season will be announced in April 2026.

Session 1

Block A: 10:30-11:30

Coloring Outside the Lines (Dana Riebe) – In this open-ended class, campers will be encouraged to “break the rules” with their artwork. Using both “The Beautiful Oops”, and the works of various mixed media and recycled material artists as foundational material, campers will explore sides of their artistry that they may not have seen before.

“Campfire” Sing-A-Long (Jackie Coraci) – Come gather around! In this music centered class campers will sit, dance, and sing together while enjoying some of our favorite songs. Campers will explore different instruments, make up our their silly lyrics, and play all sorts of musical games. This will be a fun, creative, relaxed environment where children can participate in whatever way feels best in that moment. Come play, sing and move with us!

Circus, Circus (Nora Woolley) – 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! The final class will conclude with a spectacular circus performance extravaganza…plus popcorn for our friends!

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Session 1

Block B: 1:30-2:30

Animal Art (Lauren Barriocanal) – Let’s get our hands messy and let our imaginations run wild! In this playful art class, campers will turn their own handprints (and other stamping techniques) into adorable wildlife animals like birds, turtles, fish, and more. With a splash of paint and a dash of creativity, we’ll add fun details to bring each creature to life. Campers will head home with a colorful menagerie!

Pizza Shop (Clara Campos) – In this dramatic play/construction art class we will use our imaginations, pizza shop knowledge, and plenty of art materials to design and create our very own pizza shop! We will construct a pizza oven, cash register, menus, and of course paper pizzas with all the toppings. On the last day of the session we will have our Grand Opening and invite other camp groups to come be our customers.

Backyard Team Games (Anna Goldstein) – In this indoor/outdoor active class we will play our favorite team games, learn some new ones, and even develop some of own! We will have a great time running around, working in teams, practicing skills, and playing together!

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Session 1

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Camp Craft Store (Sylvia Jane Sackheim) – Are you crafty? Well, this may be the class for you! Friendship bracelets, shrinky-dinks, tie dye, and all the camp classics! You name it, we’ll do it! On the last day, we will set up a stand to display and “sell” our creations to the wider camp community!

Slime Time (David Rigo) – Part science, part art project, Slime Time is for those of us who don’t mind getting a little messy. Experiment with different materials and combinations of ingredients to create fun substances from Oobleck to moon sand to regular old slime. Ever wonder what happens if you mix cloud slime with kinetic sand? Then this is the place for you. Bring your mad scientist vibes and settle in for some stretchy, slimy, silly fun.

Tag, You’re It! (James Miner) – 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 such a great introduction to physical play; following rules, practicing teamwork and fair play, and making new friends!

Session 2

Block A: 10:30-11:30

Little Red Post Office (Nora Woolley) – In Little Red Post Office 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!

Tag Games (Anna Goldstein) – Get active and have fun in Tag Games!! Campers will enjoy chasing one another in old classics such as All-Is-It, Fishy-Fishy, and Ship Shore. This class will provide a great space for active kids to move their bodies, play with friends, and create their very own tag games!

Little Red Cookies (Sara Janoff) – In this choice class, campers will become chefs and learn how to create a variety of different cookie doughs! Using real cooking tools like measuring cups, whisks, hand mixers, and blenders, campers will design, create and bake different types of cookies, experimenting with flavor, color, and shape. At the end of the session, we will open up our very own cookie bakery for the rest of camp to enjoy! The cookies in this class will be egg and dairy free.

Painting Without the Brush (Layla Sanchez) – In this class, campers will paint beautiful works of art. The only catch is – we will not be using paint brushes! Campers will experiment with various tools and materials to see what works best for their paintings. From feathers to pipe cleaners, campers will get as creative as their hearts desire. For the last class of the session, their unique works will be on display in our very own make-shift gallery, so we can see all of the artwork together and admire each other’s creations!

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Session 2

Block B: 1:30-2:30

Bubble Trouble (Sara Janoff) – In this class, campers will learn about the science of bubbles with hands-on experiments and projects! We will learn how bubbles are made, how to use different tools to make bubbles of different shapes and sizes, and even a special way to blow bubbles with our hands! We will learn why bubbles pop, and some magic ways we can make bubbles that DON’T! We will challenge ourselves to construct towers with bubbles, make the biggest bubble, & keep bubbles up. Finally, we will create beautiful works of art using bubbles.

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

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

Lego City (Katherine Banos) – 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 2

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Up in the Sky, Down in the Dirt (Sara Janoff) – In this choice class, campers will discover the nature above our heads and beneath our feet, with a focus on birds and bugs! Using a variety of scientific tools, we will do experiments and investigate soil: what grows there? What lives there? Where does it come from? Campers will plant their own seeds and even get to play with wriggly worms! We will then learn about the feathered friends we share our world with who eat these seeds and worms…birds! We will explore feathers, make bird nests and bird feeders. Through this class, we will learn to appreciate the creatures we share our world with, both above and below!

Paper Pals (Klar Posadas) – In this crafty art class, inspired by paper dolls, campers will use their creativity and imagination to explore paper crafting and fashion! Kids will design paper accessories and clothing pieces to wear, and will then showcase their creations on the “runway” during the final class.

Slime Time (David Rigo) – Part science, part art project, Slime Time is for those of us who don’t mind getting a little messy. Experiment with different materials and combinations of ingredients to create fun substances from Oobleck to moon sand to regular old slime. Ever wonder what happens if you mix cloud slime with kinetic sand? This this the place for you. Bring your mad scientist vibes and settle in for some stretchy, slimy, silly fun.

Backyard Games (Katherine Banos) – Campers will get to play a variety of playground classics! Each class will feature multiple physical activities for kids to participate in while building teamwork skills. We’ll play tag and ball games and even develop our own games!

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Session 3

Block A: 10:30-11:30

Wildlife Heroes (Sara Janoff) – In Wildlife Heroes, children will learn real-life wildlife rescue techniques in a dramatic play setting. Using plush toys and other props, we will run a wildlife rehabilitation center throughout camp, answering calls of animals that need help and going on adventures to rescue them. We will help to nurse our hurt and sick animals back to health, then release them back into the wild! This class will build our skills of teamwork, our sense of responsibility, and let us explore ways to care for the wildlife we share our world with.

Lego City (Tess Neill) – 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!

Jungle Adventure (Andy Hunter) – 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.

Block B: 1:30-2:30

Super Soccer (Denzel Johnson) – GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL! In this soccer class, we will practice passing, shooting, and blocking, while learning about the different positions and even working on some game strategy. Fair play and teamwork will be encouraged when we take the “field” in friendly competition.

Animal Dance Party (Tess Neill) – In this fun and imaginative movement class, we’ll slither like snakes, fly like birds, jump like frogs, and bounce like bunnies! Through fun songs and imaginative play, we will work on our coordination, gross motor skills, and self expression. Each class will include a warm up, simple movement exercises, imaginative games and songs, and plenty of opportunities to dance like our favorite furry friends.

Fairy Homes and Castles (Catalina Cofone Polack) – In this art class, campers will use their imaginations to build fairy homes, castles, and dream houses 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 session, we’ll show off our magical village to the whole camp. Wands, wings, and wonder welcome!

Session 3

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Potion Party (Sara Janoff) – In this class, campers will ignite their sense of magic and wonder by working in a potion shop! Using a variety of materials, we will create different potions. Can we make ones that fizz? Bubble? Glitter? Glow?! Campers will learn scientific properties of different liquids, color mixing, volume, and floating and sinking, while planning and conducting experiments and having an engaging sensory experience! At the end of the session, we will open our very own potion shop for the camp!

Superhero Academy (Klar Posadas) – Superhero Academy is a thrilling class where campers become young heroes by creating their own superpowers, designing costumes, and embarking on exciting missions! Through fun games and activities, kids will learn teamwork, problem-solving, and how to be a true superhero.

Mystery Incorporated (Adam Senack) – In this exciting dramatic play class each meeting time will ask campers to solve a different mystery! On different days we will play different characters and use various props and tools to solve the mystery and figure out what happened?! This class will engage campers’ curiosity, creativity, and ingenuity.

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Sixes/Sevens Choice Class Season Overview

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

Please note: The classes below are from the 2025 season. Choice classes for the 2026 season will be announced in April 2026.

Session 1

Block A: 9:30-10:30

Friendship Bracelets (Alex Checkman) – Friendship bracelets are so key at summer camp! This class is devoted to making a variety of bracelets using different materials. We are bringing back gimp from the 90’s, learning how to make a simple cardboard bracelet “machine” to make beautiful weaving bracelets, and also learning the original knotted chevron friendship bracelets.

Soccer Beginners (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 the physical activity, we will emphasize teamwork and fair play. Let’s GOOOO!

Scavenger Hunt Madness (CJ Perrine) – Ready, set, search! We will start by decorating our very own treasure cups to hold all the goodies we find. Then it’s time for adventure! Each day, special objects will be hidden around camp, and together we’ll go on exciting treasure hunts to find them. With curious eyes and teamwork, there’s no telling what surprises we will discover!

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Session 1

Block B: 10:30-11:30

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!

Let’s Build a City (Layla Sanchez) – Do you like to build? Have you ever wanted to design your very own skyscraper? Bakery? Fire Station? School? In this choice class campers will become both architects and builders as they design and then construct their very own building. Using cardboard and other recycled materials as our medium, the possibilities are endless. Let’s work together to build our very own cardboard city!

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!

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Session 1

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Will it Popsicle? (Isaiah Sullivan) – There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a popsicle on a hot summer day! In this culinary class, campers will experiment with various fruits, flavors ,and shapes to create cold delicious treats for all to enjoy!

Puppet Palooza (Andy Hunter) – Welcome to Puppet Palooza, a hands-on, creative class where puppetry takes center stage! From shadow puppets to sock puppets and everything in between, you’ll explore a variety of puppet-making techniques and bring your creations to life through performance. Learn how to craft unique puppets and build your skills to put on a wildly fun, mismatched puppet show at the end of the session. Get ready for a week of laughter, creativity, and puppet magic, where anything is possible and no puppet is too wacky!

Obstacle Course Factory (Katherine Banos) – The gym will be our obstacle course factory as we take to designing a new course everyday! Campers will hone their creativity and collaboration as they come up with their own courses for conquering.

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Session 2

Block A: 9:30-10:30

Scavenger Hunt (Adam Senack) – In this action-packed class, campers will race around camp solving clues, cracking codes, and chasing down hidden treasures—all based on unique themes. One day you might be on an ice cream mission, tracking down sprinkles, scoops, and syrup to unlock a sweet surprise, and on another you may wonder “who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?” (hint: it wasn’t me!). Each hunt is a new challenge that brings out campers’ creativity, teamwork, and detective skills. It’s fast, it’s fun, and there’s always a surprise waiting at the end. Let the fun begin!

Puppet Playhouse (Tess Neill) – Step into a world of imagination in our Puppet Playhouse! In this class, we will design and create our own puppets, then bring them to life through storytelling and performance! We will get creative with our materials from socks and felt, to paper bags, pipe cleaners, and popsicle sticks. Each class will include puppet making, character development, and mini puppet shows. We will build our creativity, collaboration, and confidence to create unique puppets and scenes. Let your imagination run wild!

Paint Palooza (CJ Perrine) – This class is all about paint! Campers will work indivually and together to create finger painting works! In this sensory art class we will have the most fun getting our hands painty and making art. Campers will experiment with color mixing, shapes, and sponge stamps to make beautiful works with fingerpaint.

It Lays Eggs (Sara Janoff) – This choice class will explore the wide world of animals that lay eggs. From birds to reptiles to bugs to fish, campers will get to play games, conduct science experiments and do art projects to explore the vast variety of animals in our world that lay eggs! Our final project for our class will be to create a diorama of your favorite egg-laying animal in their natural habitat. At the end of the session, we will open up a science museum for LREI showing all of the different animals we explored!

Basketball Beginners (Anna Goldstein) – This basketball class is designed to help campers explore the fundamentals of the game while having a great time! We will do various drills for skill development as well as playing practice games. Campers with or without basketball experience are encouraged to join!

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Session 2

Block B: 10:30-11:30

Hooray, Ballet! (Tess Neill) – Twirl, leap, and dance with joy in this playful introduction to ballet! Young dancers will learn basic ballet movements through games, imaginative storytelling, and music. Each class will include a warmup, simple choreography, and fun exercises to build coordination and confidence. We will tap into the joy of movement by exploring physical concepts of space, rhythm, and balance. With lots of smiles and encouragement, let’s celebrate the joy of ballet in every step!

Creepy Cryptozoology (Andy Hunter) – Loch Ness, and Trolls, and Bunyips, oh my! In this class, we will discover some fantastic beasts and where to find them. Campers will learn about various mythical creatures and cryptids from near and far: practicing their movement, diet, and behavior. Each class will foster creativity and a thirst for learning. After researching all we can, we will create our own creatures, complete with profiles about habitat, appearance, and behavior. Then, we will end with a creature expedition to find what might be lurking in the depths of camp life…

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!

Tiny Worlds (Clara Campos) – In this miniature art class, we will create “tiny worlds” using our big imaginations! Gnome homes, gardens, little apartments, and anything else they can dream up; campers will love creating their own tiny worlds! Materials will include various boxes, wood, cork, cardboard, string, wire, buttons, and many other exciting tiny things, perfect for working small.

Karate (Vincent Barile) – An introduction to the basic moves and ideas of Karate. Games and activities will focus on building strength, flexibility, coordination, and spatial awareness. 

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Baking Adventures (Jackie Coraci) – Let’s go on some delicious adventures! We’ll kick things off by personalizing our own aprons, then jump into a sweet rotation of baking and decorating. From safari-themed cupcakes to under-the-sea cookies, each treat matches a fun daily theme. Along the way, campers will learn essential kitchen hygiene and food prep skills. Get ready to whisk, frost, and sprinkle your way through a flavorful adventure!

The Art of Nature (Tess Neill) – Discover the beauty of the natural world through art! In this class we will explore the wonders of nature with leaf prints, flower pressing, rock painting, stick sculptures, nature weaving, and sun powered cyanotype printing. We will tap into our creativity, collaboration, and enjoy nature as our inspiration and as our canvas. In our final class we will create a gallery to present our unique works of art to other campers.

Imposter (James Miner) – Can you be sneaky and stealth? Then you’ll love this class. We will play a variety of sneaky games, and complete various sneaky missions. Sometimes we may need to be extra quiet. Sometimes we will have to disguise our voices…and other times, we may need to move totally undetected throughout camp. Please join us, just don’t…get…caught!

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 for Gaga (Anthony Rodriguez) – 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

Roller Coaster Tycoon (Sara Janoff) – Have you ever wanted to design your own theme park? In this class, campers will design their very own roller coaster and amusement park rides, then build 3D versions of them! Will you make a giant loop-de-loop? The biggest drop? A zero gravity ride to the moon? Campers will explore a variety of art and building materials to make their dream ride. At the end of the session, we will combine our rides together into a huge theme park display!

Who Done It? (Isaiah Sullivan) – Everyone loves a mystery! In this class, campers will use their problem-solving skills to unravel elaborate mysteries all around camp. Through clues, gadgets, acute observations, and collaboration with fellow sleuths, campers will get to the bottom of it all!

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!

Bubble Business (Clara Perrine) – Let’s get popping! In this bubbly class, we’ll mix up our own magical bubble solution and start blowing tiny bubbles—but that’s just the beginning! We’ll experiment with all kinds of wands to see what shapes and sizes we can create. And for the grand finale… giant bubbles made with a hula hoop! Get ready for a sudsy, silly, super fun time!

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Session 3

Block B: 10:30-11:30

Culinary Arts (Jackie Coraci) – In this creative cooking class, campers will explore how food can be beautiful as well as delicious. Projects will include stained “glass” sugar cookies, design pizzas, fruit salad bouquets and more!

Comic Book Creators (Dana Riebe) – Bam! Zoom! Gulp. In this class, campers will draft and develop their own graphic novels. Campers will practice their drawing, story boarding, and creative writing skills to create their own stories, in a fun, imaginative environment. By the end of the session, the hope is for campers to have their own visual novels to keep and share.

Gaga for 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!

Little Red Puppet Players (Catalina Cofone Polack) – Do you want to live on Sesame Street or Avenue Q? Then, this class is for you! Campers can pick from puppets we have or make their own, create characters, develop dialogue, then sing and move to some of our favorite songs. In the final class, we will perform a show for our friends at camp to enjoy. Come join the world of puppetry and become a puppeteer!

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Session 3

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Spy School (Tess Neill) – Do you have what it takes to become a spy? Let’s find out! We will learn to create the perfect disguise, come up with secret agent names, write our own secret codes, break ciphers, and go on top secret missions…Sshh!

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.

Karaoke Party (Anna Goldstein) – In “Karaoke Party,” campers will sing, perform, and cheer for their friends. Campers will devise a list of their favorite songs and perform them, with a real microphone, to an audience of their friends in the class. Campers can use props and costumes too! Our main goal is to have fun, and create a low-pressure environment where campers can feel comfortable expressing themselves through music. Some additional projects during the session may include re-writing lyrics to our favorite songs, and choreographing original dances.

Just Bead It (Catalina Cofone Polack) –Let’s make beautiful beaded creations! In each class we will focus on mastering the art of bracelets, necklaces, anklets, rings, and beyond. Campers will experiment with different types of beads, string, etc. to see what they like best. From star beads to glow in the dark beads, campers can get as imaginative as they want!

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Ten-Ups Choice Class Season Overview

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

Please note: The classes below are from the 2025 season. Choice classes for the 2026 season will be announced in April 2026.

Session 1

Block A: 9:30-10:30

Life Sized Games (Cheryl Woodley) – In Life Sized 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!

Mosaics! (Leah Rice) – Using found and sourced materials, we will create small and large mosaics! Campers will look for examples of mosaics in our environment, then cut and/or choose the shapes to use to assemble their own mosaics. Campers will design a piece from plan to product, collaborating with peers on its execution. For our final class, projects will be displayed for the camp community to enjoy!

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.

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Session 1

Block B: 1:30-2:30

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.

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!

Pillow Polo (Katherine Banos) – Have you ever heard of Pillow Polo? Well come check it out! It’s a classic game that combines aspects of soccer and floor hockey. It’s a super fun, active, team game unlike any other!

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Session 1

Block C: 2:30-3:30

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!

UCB: Upright Campers Brigade (Catalina Cofone Polack) – In this introductory improv/acting class, we will explore our imaginations to create characters and vibrant scenes. We will work on making bold and specific acting choices. Through communication and collaboration campers will tell fun and unique stories. Each class will involve warm-ups, moving around our space, various acting exercises, and improvised scenes. For our final class, we will have a small performance and invite members of the camp community to be be our participatory audience!

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Session 2

Block A: 9:30-10:30

Cardboard Construction (Leah Rice) – Campers will design and create their own cardboard structures, small or big! The purpose of the class is to create a space for campers to experiment with the process of constructing their buildings and creations from start to finish, and collaborate with their peers to figure out constructive solutions! First we’ll sketch out blue prints for our pieces, and then we’ll get to cutting, putting together, and decorating! In the final class, campers will get to show the creations for the camp community to enjoy.

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!

Karate (Vincent Barile) – An introduction to the basic moves and ideas of Karate. Activities will focus on building strength, flexibility, coordination, and spatial awareness.

Live and Let Dye (Lauren Barriocanal) – In this vibrant class, campers will dive into the world of tie-dye! Using bright colors and different folding techniques, they’ll create their very own one-of-a-kind tie-dye t-shirt. Kids can experiment with various patterns like spirals, stripes, and more, leaving with a wearable piece of art.

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Session 2

Block B: 1:30-2:30

Lights, Camera, Dance! (Tess Neill) – 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!

Friendship Bracelets (Alex Checkman) – Friendship bracelets are so key at summer camp! This class is devoted to making a variety of bracelets using different materials. We are bringing back gimp from the 90’s, learning how to make a simple cardboard bracelet “machine” to make beautiful weaving bracelets, and also learning the original knotted chevron friendship bracelets.

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!

UCB: Upright Campers Brigade (Catalina Cofone Polack) – In this introductory improv/acting class, we will explore our imaginations to create characters and vibrant scenes. We will work on making bold and specific acting choices. Through communication and collaboration campers will tell fun and unique stories. Each class will involve warm-ups, moving around our space, various acting exercises, and improvised scenes. For our final class, we will have a small performance and invite members of the camp community to be be our participatory audience!

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Session 2

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Who Done It? (Isaiah Sullivan) – Everyone loves a mystery! In this class, campers will use their problem-solving skills to unravel elaborate mysteries all around camp. Through clues, gadgets, acute observations, and collaboration with fellow sleuths, campers will get to the bottom of it all!

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.

WLREI: Camp Radio (Adrian Jevicki) – Calling all DJ’s, radio personalities, and journalists! Welcome to WLREI, summer camp’s very own radio station. Each day, campers will broadcast their favorite tunes, report on important camp matters, and share some of their own jingles and commercials with our faithful listeners.

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.

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Session 3

Block A: 9:30-10:30

Live and Let Dye (Lauren Barriocanal) – In this vibrant class, campers will dive into the world of tie-dye! Using bright colors and different folding techniques, they’ll create their very own one-of-a-kind tie-dye t-shirt. Kids can experiment with various patterns like spirals, stripes, and more, leaving with a wearable piece of art.

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.

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 dramatic, maestro, comedic 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.

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.

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Session 3

Block B: 1:30-2:30

Potion Parlor (Sara Janoff) – Step right up, and join the magical world of potion creation! In this class we will create and run our own potion shop. Campers will create the inventory using a variety of materials and ingredients that fizz, bubble, glitter and glow! They will explore scientific properties of different liquids, color mixing, scent, and volume. They will also explore the possibilities for dry potions using layered sand and stick designs. At the end of the session, we will open our shop and invite visitors from the camp community!

Dribble Dribble Dribble (Anna Goldstein) – This class is designed to develop the fundamentals and creative aspects of basketball dribbling. We will do drills, tricks, play games, and explore our dribbling talents! Campers with or without basketball experience are encouraged to join!

Clay Creations (Cheryl Woodley) – Campers will use their imaginations and creativity to make a variety of clay works. They will utilize a variety of clay making tools and techniques to add detail, texture and color to their creations – which will be put on display for the camp community to enjoy! 

Cake Bake (Katherine Banos) – Come bake with us! In this class we will explore baking from start to finish. Kids will choose from yummy recipes, then we will shop for ingredients we need, and finally get to baking and tasting our creations! By the end of the session, we may even create our own baked goods delivery shop and share with the wider camp community.

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Session 3

Block C: 2:30-3:30

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!

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.

Minute to Win It (Sylvia Jane) – Lights, buzzers, action—it’s game time! In this high-energy class, campers will team up to create their very own game show from scratch. From coming up with wild questions and fun challenges to picking hosts, contestants, and even audience roles, everyone gets a chance to shine. There might be silly prizes, surprise rounds, and plenty of laughs along the way. So grab your mic and COME ON DOWN— Minute to Win It is about to begin!!

Summers Putt-Putt (Katherine Banos) – 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”!back to top

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Eights/Nines Choice Class Season Overview

Choice Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. 

Please note: The classes below are from the 2025 season. Choice classes for the 2026 season will be announced in April 2026.

Session 1

Block A: 9:30-10:30

Life Sized Games (Cheryl Woodley) – In Life Sized 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!

Mosaics! (Leah Rice) – Using found and sourced materials, we will create small and large mosaics! Campers will look for examples of mosaics in our environment, then cut and/or choose the shapes to use to assemble their own mosaics. Campers will design a piece from plan to product, collaborating with peers on its execution. For our final class, projects will be displayed for the camp community to enjoy!

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.

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Session 1

Block B: 1:30-2:30

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.

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!

Pillow Polo (Katherine Banos) – Have you ever heard of Pillow Polo? Well come check it out! It’s a classic game that combines aspects of soccer and floor hockey. It’s a super fun, active, team game unlike any other!

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Session 1

Block C: 2:30-3:30

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!

UCB: Upright Campers Brigade (Catalina Cofone Polack) – In this introductory improv/acting class, we will explore our imaginations to create characters and vibrant scenes. We will work on making bold and specific acting choices. Through communication and collaboration campers will tell fun and unique stories. Each class will involve warm-ups, moving around our space, various acting exercises, and improvised scenes. For our final class, we will have a small performance and invite members of the camp community to be be our participatory audience!

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Session 2

Block A: 9:30-10:30

Cardboard Construction (Leah Rice) – Campers will design and build their own cardboard structures, small or big! The purpose of the class is to create a space for campers to experiment with the process of construction from start to finish, and collaborate with their peers to figure out solutions! We will sketch blue prints, then get to cutting, construction, and decoration/design! On the final class, campers will display their work for the camp community to enjoy.

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!

Karate (Vincent Barile) – An introduction to the basic moves and ideas of Karate. Activities will focus on building strength, flexibility, coordination, and spatial awareness.

Live and Let Dye (Lauren Barriocanal) – In this vibrant class, campers will dive into the world of tie-dye! Using bright colors and different folding techniques, they will create their very own one-of-a-kind tie-dye t-shirt. Kids can experiment with various patterns like spirals, stripes, and more, leaving with a wearable piece of art.

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Session 2

Block B: 1:30-2:30

Lights, Camera, Dance! (Tess Neill) – 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!

Friendship Bracelets (Alex Checkman) – Friendship bracelets are so key at summer camp! This class is devoted to making a variety of bracelets using different materials. We are bringing back gimp from the 90’s, learning how to make a simple cardboard bracelet “machine” to make beautiful weaving bracelets, and also learning the original knotted chevron friendship bracelets.

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!

UCB: Upright Campers Brigade (Catalina Cofone Polack) – In this introductory improv/acting class, we will explore our imaginations to create characters and vibrant scenes. We will work on making bold and specific acting choices. Through communication and collaboration campers will tell fun and unique stories. Each class will involve warm-ups, moving around our space, various acting exercises, and improvised scenes. For our final class, we will have a small performance and invite members of the camp community to be be our participatory audience!

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Session 2

Block C: 2:30-3:30

Who Done It? (Isaiah Sullivan) – Everyone loves a mystery! In this class, campers will use their problem-solving skills to unravel elaborate mysteries all around camp. Through clues, gadgets, acute observations, and collaboration with fellow sleuths, campers will get to the bottom of it all!

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.

WLREI: Camp Radio (Adrian Jevicki) – Calling all DJ’s, radio personalities, and journalists! Welcome to WLREI, summer camp’s very own radio station. Each day, campers will broadcast their favorite tunes, report on important camp matters, and share some of their own jingles and commercials with our faithful listeners.

Newcomb (Anna Goldstein) – Newcomb is a super fun game that has recently become popular again. Newcomb is a volleyball-adjacent game in which players catch and toss the ball instead of hitting it over the net. On different days, campers will have their choice what ball they use – volleyball, beach ball…or water balloon! Open to all experience levels!

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Session 3

Block A: 9:30-10:30

Live and Let Dye (Lauren Barriocanal) – In this vibrant class, campers will dive into the world of tie-dye! Using bright colors and different folding techniques, they’ll create their very own one-of-a-kind tie-dye t-shirt. Kids can experiment with various patterns like spirals, stripes, and more, leaving with a wearable piece of art.

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.

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 dramatic, maestro, comedic 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.

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.

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Session 3

Block B: 1:30-2:30

Potion Parlor (Sara Janoff) – Step right up, and join the magical world of potion creation! In this class we will create and run our own potion shop. Campers will create the inventory using a variety of materials and ingredients that fizz, bubble, glitter and glow! They will explore scientific properties of different liquids, color mixing, scent, and volume. They will also explore the possibilities for dry potions using layered sand and stick designs. At the end of the session, we will open our shop and invite visitors from the camp community!

Dribble Dribble Dribble (Anna Goldstein) – This class is designed to develop the fundamentals and creative aspects of basketball dribbling. We will do drills, tricks, play games, and explore our dribbling talents! Campers with or without basketball experience are encouraged to join!

Clay Creations (Cheryl Woodley) – Campers will use their imaginations and creativity to make a variety of clay works. They will utilize a variety of clay making tools and techniques to add detail, texture and color to their creations – which will be put on display for the camp community to enjoy! 

Cake Bake (Katherine Banos) – Come bake with us! In this class we will explore baking from start to finish. Kids will choose from yummy recipes, then we will shop for ingredients we need, and finally get to baking and tasting our creations! By the end of the session, we may even create our own baked goods delivery shop and share with the wider camp community.

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Session 3

Block C: 2:30-3:30

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!

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.

Minute to Win It (Sylvia Jane Sackheim) – Lights, buzzers, action—it’s game time! In this high-energy class, campers will team up to create their very own game show from scratch. From coming up with wild questions and fun challenges to picking hosts, contestants, and even audience roles, everyone gets a chance to shine. There might be silly prizes, surprise rounds, and plenty of laughs along the way. So grab your mic and COME ON DOWN— Minute to Win It is about to begin!!

Summers Putt-Putt (Katherine Banos) – 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.