SESSION 2: JULY 20-24 PuzzleTopia & More, Singing In Harmony, Write On!, Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame
GREAT
GARDENS
KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADE
Instructor:
Deb Police
Deb Police honed her skills and gained knowledge about many species of plants and flowers at a very young age, working in her grandmother's flower shop. Today, her facsination with gardening has grown and she is now mentored and trained by a certified master gardener.
Course Description:
This fun course will teach the basic science of seeds, how they grow, and what they need from nature, bugs, and rain. Each student will grow their own small garden, while their knowledge of basic gardening blooms!
CLUB
SOCCER
KINDERGARTEN - 8TH GRADE
Instructor:
SWFL Adrenaline
SWFL Adrenaline teaches soccer by playing soccer and relating various soccer moments to game solutions. All players who attend will gain the skills and knowledge they need to play with confidence.
Course Description:
This exciting course is designed to develop each student's skill foundation and give them the knowledge they need to contine developing throughout the year. Our curriculum is tailored to the cognitive soccer development needs of various ages and skill levels. Regardless if your student is a beginner or an advanced player, our experienced coaching team will maximize your student's potential and improve their knowledge of the world's most popular game.
EXPERIENCE ESPAÑOL
3RD GRADE - 5TH GRADE
Instructor:
Diana Hensley
Diana Hensley holds two Master's Degrees in Education: one in Experiential Education and one with an emphasis in Spanish.
Course Description:
¡Hola! This exciting course will introduce students to basic Spanish vocabulary, verbs, concepts, and culture in an engaging and interactive way. We will learn through games, songs, role playing, books, and more. We will jump right in, as 50%-70% of our time will be speaking Spanish! ¡Bien!
ANIMATION STUDIO
6TH GRADE - 8TH GRADE
Instructor:
Ashley Monastra
Ashley Monastra teaches 3D Animation and Storyboarding at the high school level and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation. She has also worked as a professional animator on a major feature film and teaching artist for Kindergarten through 8th grade students.
Course Description:
Have you ever read a story and wished it could come to life? Now you can through the magic of animation! Explore character and set design, storyboard your ideas, and more as we work together as a producation team and use digital technology to create an original stop-motion animation!
CULINARY ARTS W/CHEF PYRO
9TH GRADE - 12TH GRADE
Instructor:
Pyro Rodriguez
Chef Pyro is a trained chef who has a passion for teaching and his community, He loves to pass this same passion along to his students with a unique approach to culinary arts education.
Course Description:
We all love to eat, but only a future chef can appreciate the art of creating culinary experiences that appeal to all 5 senses! This fun and interactive course will cover the basics of culinary arts from health and safety in the kitchen, to Sauté and frying techniques, braising, roasting, and desserts. Join us on this delicious adventure!
2015 Summer Courses
MONDAY - FRIDAY • 9:00am-3:00pm
Check out our 2015 Courses to find the perfect topic. Whether your unique student is inspired by The Arts, Science, Math, Music, Creative Writing, and more...over 5 awesome Sessions, we have something for everyone! We are also proud to introduce our incredible instructors for this summer. Dive into our ThinkTank, a Summer Camp for your brain...
PUZZLETOPIA
AND MORE
KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADE
Instructor:
Christian Luciano
Christian Luciano has studied Montessori, ESOL, and Elementary Education and holds a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Course Description:
Put on your thinking hat: this one’s a puzzler! We are gearing up for a problem-solving, puzzle-making journey to sharpen our critical thinking skills. We will use everything from Legos™, to puzzles, to thinking maps, and more. This will be a fast-paced, quick-thinking, on-point adventure riddled with fun!
CLUB
SOCCER
KINDERGARTEN - 8TH GRADE
Instructor:
SWFL Adrenaline
SWFL Adrenaline offers unique and exciting camps throughout our community. They teach soccer by playing soccer and relating various soccer moments to game solutions.
Course Description:
Let's play ball! This exciting course is designed to develop each student's skill foundation and gain the skills and knowledge they need to play with confidence. From technical drills, to friendly competitions with prizes, your future soccer star is sure to get a kick out of our soccer camp!
ENGINEERING
FOR KIDS
3RD GRADE - 5TH GRADE
Instructor:
Susan Bruni
Susan Bruni has been an educator for 16 years and holds a Master's Degree in Montessori Education.
Course Description:
Are you ready to tap into your critical thinking, problem solving, creative, and collaborative skills? We have all that and more in this unique and interactive course where we will work together to design and build unique structures while learning the basics of engineering.
ACOUSTIC GUITAR 101
6TH GRADE - 12TH GRADE
Instructor:
Gaetano Ferlazzo
Gaetano Ferlazzo has been an educator for 32 years in middle, high school, and upper education at Edison Community College. He is currently on staff as a guitar instructor at FGCU and has taught on the History of American Popular Music.
Course Description:
This intensive course will feature an introduction to the world of strings, picks, tuning, and more! Learn basic acoustic guitar skills, including music theory on the fretboard and strings as well as basic notes and strumming patterns. Students will be expected to supply their own nylon, six-string acoustic guitar, guitar picks, tuner, and extra guitar sirings.
PUZZLETOPIA
AND MORE
KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADE
Instructor:
Christian Luciano
Christian Luciano has studied Montessori, ESOL, and Elementary Education and holds a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Course Description:
Put on your thinking hat: this one’s a puzzler! We are gearing up for a problem-solving, puzzle-making journey to sharpen our critical thinking skills. We will use everything from Legos™, to puzzles, to thinking maps, and more. This will be a fast-paced, quick-thinking, on-point adventure riddled with fun!
SINGING IN HARMONY
5TH GRADE - 12TH GRADE
Instructor:
Jodie DeSalvo
Jodie De Salvo has been a musician all her life and teaching music since the age of 14. She enjoys passing her love of music to her students and seeing how much they grow through a collaborative experience.
Course Description:
Do you love to sing? So do we! Our student vocalists will learn proper breathing techniques and the fundamentals of singing. From two, three, and four-part harmony to a variety of repertoire from Classical to Broadway, we are sure to make beautiful music together!
ROCK 'N ROLL
HALL OF FAME
7TH GRADE - 12TH GRADE
Instructor:
Gaetano Ferlazzo
Gaetano Ferlazzo has been an educator for 32 years in middle, high school, and upper education at Edison Community College. He is currently on staff as a guitar instructor at FGCU and has taught the History of American Popular Music.
Course Description:
Do you want to rock’n’roll all night? Get ready to party through popular music throughout history. What makes a hit? Uncover the dynamics that underpin the rise and fall of popular musical styles and bands. History never sounded so good!
SESSION 1: JULY 13-17 PuzzleTopia & More, Club Soccer, Engineering for Kids, Acoustic Guitar 101
CHOIR
CAMP
8TH GRADE - 12TH GRADE
Instructor:
Dr. Trent Brown
Dr. Trent Brown has earned Doctor of Musical Arts in choral conducting, Bachelor of Music Education, and Master of Music. He is currently Assistant Professor of Music at Florida Gulf Coast University. Prior to his current position, Dr. Brown taught public high school for eight years.
Course Description:
Warm up your pipes for an intensive week of vocal training and performance! Enjoy learning a variety of choral works from all throughout history and practice your multi-lingual diction. Showcase your skills in an end-of-week performance and sharpen your musicianship in this exciting week of musical fun!
ANIMATION STUDIO
3RD GRADE - 5TH GRADE
Instructor:
Ashley Monastra
Ashley Monastra teaches 3D Animation and Storyboarding at the high school level and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation. She has also worked as a professional animator on a major feature film and teaching artist for Kindergarten through 8th grade students.
Course Description:
Have you ever read a story and wished it could come to life? Now you can through the magic of animation! Explore character and set design, storyboard your ideas, and more as we work together as a producation team and use digital technology to create an original stop-motion animation!
DISCOVERY
ZONE
KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADE
Instructor:
ThinkTank Staff
Our expert staff has put their collective minds together to plan this exciting and interactive course! Our students are in for a treat!
Course Description:
What makes the wind blow, the plants grow, and french fries taste so good? Discover physical phenomena as you experiment and investigate the natural world all around us. From plants to farms to seasons and sensations, we will uncover a wide view of how the world works.
CREATIVE
SKETCHING
6TH GRADE - 8TH GRADE
Instructor:
Pamela Davis
Pamela Davis served 6 years as founding board member and Vice President of DeSoto Arts and Humanities Council where she helped to develop Library and Arts Programs for county elementary schools. Ms. Davis also taught Creative Sketching courses at FGCU.
Course Description:
We’re going to scribble and sketch and flex our skills as we experience new artistic styles! Join us as we learn about realism, abstract art, and sketching. Come practice your technique and express yourself in brand new ways!
SESSION 3: JULY 27-31 Great Gardens, Club Soccer, Experience Español, Animation Studio, Culinary Arts w/Chef Pyro
SESSION 4: AUGUST 3-7 Discovery Zone, Animation Studio, Creative Sketching, Choir Camp
PAINTING
WITH ACRYLICS
6TH GRADE - 8TH GRADE
Instructor:
Pamela Davis
Pamela Davis served 6 years as founding board member and Vice President of DeSoto Arts and Humanities Council where she helped to develop Library and Arts Programs for county elementary schools. Ms. Davis also taught Creative Sketching courses at FGCU.
Course Description:
It's time to paint! Come learn some of the techniques artists have used over the years to create their amazing masterpieces! We will discover how fun and versatile painting with acrylics can be. Let's uncover our potential and gain the confidence to create our own acrylic style!
THE MIGHTY PEN
JOURNALISM IN
A SOCIAL AGE
9TH GRADE - 12TH GRADE
Instructor:
Judd Cribbs
Judd Cribbs was a journalist for 25 years and a high school teacher who now works at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Course Description:
We’re going to see the news in a new light! Does easy access to information through mainstream and social media make us smarter or better? We will assess the evolution of information sharing and consider how to develop discernment for incoming information. We will become news literate as we shed light on best practices in journalism, social media, and other platforms.