Glen Urquhart School

EXPLORERS: Children 9-12 YEARS OLD Specialty Workshops

The Specialty Workshops are focused, hands-on classes taught by professional teachers and artists. All half day workshops run from 9:00 – noon. For a full day of camp, campers may enroll in Afternoon Adventures described in the Extended Day Information section.

Campers take a mid-morning break from workshop activities during which they play outside on the school’s play structure or grounds and eat snacks brought from home.

June 25-29 MIXED-UP MEDIA
Instructor: Tamera Burns
This workshop is for the budding artist who would like to learn some new techniques and work with a variety of materials, including paper, fabric, paint, photography, computer graphics, and more. We will make use of the air-conditioned computer lab for part of this course. Tuition: $215

June 25-29 CRAZY FOR COOKIES
Instructor: Matt Schlegel
Learn how to turn out perfect treats with a cookie-a-day. We’ll bake chocolate chip, M&M, and oatmeal cookies and try out some more extravagant recipes, while we learn some basics about baking in the kitchen. Kids will take home a new batch of samples every day and take home a personalized recipe book at the end of the week. Tuition: $225

June 25-July 6 (two weeks) (closed Wednesday, July 4) FILMMAKING FULL Instructor: BRENDAN MCEACHERN
In this very popular returning workshop, beginning filmmakers will learn about the process of filmmaking, from brainstorming script ideas to the final production. We will write a screenplay, direct actors, find props, scout locations, finesse sound levels and lighting, and edit our work. Future famous directors will film short videos and be actors or crewmembers on other videos. Videos will be edited on the school’s laptops using iMovie editing software. Completed films will be premiered for family and friends on the final day of the workshop. Mr. McEachern joined Glen Urquhart in 2007 and is currently the school’s fifth grade co-teacher. Prior to teaching at GUS, he worked for 20th Century Fox and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment writing and creating dvds and behind-the-scenes extras for such films as Stuart Little and Spider-Man. He has been filming and producing independent videos and projects for over 15 years and looks forward to sharing his knowledge with budding filmmakers every summer. Limited to12. Tuition: $395

July 2-6 (closed Wednesday, July 4) ROCK CAMP CANCELLED
Instructor: Peter Stewart
Bring your voices and your musical talent to this workshop for kids who dream of playing in a rock band. You don’t need to play an instrument, but you can bring it if you do. We’ll arrange and perform some of our favorite songs, or write a new one together. Tuition: $175

July 2-13 (two weeks) closed Wednesday, July 4 CLAY MAGIC
Instructor: Tamera Burns
Campers will gain confidence while working in an art form that is both accessible and rewarding in this two-week workshop. They will develop their imaginations as they learn to translate two-dimensional images into three-dimensional works of clay art using both hand modeling and the pottery wheel. They will have the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively with their peers.  We will make a small mural, and bring home beautifully glazed and fired objects d’art. Tuition: $375

July 9-13 HOOP IT UP!
Instructor: Matt Schlegel
Hit the hardwood with a week filled with basketball activities. Drills and lessons on dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, and defense will be taught in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Players will take part in skill competitions, foul shooting contests, 3-point shootouts, and so much more! Don’t miss out on a week of hoops! Mr. Schlegel has over 20 years experience coaching sports on the North Shore. Tuition: $195

July 9-13 [Week of July 9-13 is FULL] and July 16-20 PROJECT FASHION DESIGN
Instructor: Renee Mitchell
In this one-week workshop budding fashion designers will learn how to transform thrift shop finds into chic runway showstoppers! Campers will learn the basics of design, accessorizing, and show production, with limited time sewing. We will show our designs on the last day of the workshop. Renee Mitchell returns to GUS Summer Program for her third year. She is an accomplished designer, professional teacher, and camp workshop leader specializing in art. She holds a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising from the University of Maryland, and a M. of Ed. Arts and Learning, from Endicott College. Limited to 10. Tuition: $225 per week

July 9-13 and July 16-20 CHESS FOR BEGINNERS
Instructor: Mikhail Perelshteyn
Let’s play chess! Senior chess master Mikhail Perelshteyn has been teaching students of all ages for over thirty years. Beginners and experienced players ages 6-12 are welcome to join this class and enjoy the thinking, strategy, competition and camaraderie of chess. All materials included. Tuition: $175

July 9-20 (two weeks) MUSICAL THEATER WITH PETER STEWART FULL
Are you ready to act and sing on stage? Campers will learn to tell the whole story using their voices, faces, and movement. Join Peter Stewart, GUS drama and music teacher, for two weeks of fun and learning for children ages 6-12. There will be a performance on the last day of the workshop. Peter is a colorful and accomplished singer, stage manager, composer, and musician. His infectious enthusiasm and warmth make all of his performances special events. Tuition: $395

July 16-20 GRAPHIC DESIGN
Instructor: Tamera Burn
This course will open new artistic doors for you! Learn how to design using laptops and apps like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and with traditional hands-on methods. We will develop a strong command of how to make designs for logos, advertisements, posters, wall art, personalized greeting cards, and more! This workshop will make use of the air-conditioned computer lab. All levels are welcome.Tuition: $215

July 16-20 IN THE KITCHEN WITH ANGELA
Learn the basics of cooking pasta, sauces, and baked goods with Angela Dominick, Chef and co-owner of Dom’s Trattoria and host of her own cable TV cooking show on the North Shore. Beginning cooks will learn the critical skills of following a recipe, measuring ingredients, and kitchen safety. Each day we will make something delicious to sample and take home. Products used will be nut free. Limited to 10. Tuition: $225

July 16-20 AROUND THE DIAMOND
Instructor: Matt Schlegel
Baseball or softball, ball sluggers will learn all the basics from Matt Schlegel. Mr. Schlegel has over 20 years experience coaching ball, from Little League up through high school. Basic skills, proper techniques, and fair play will be emphasized. We will practice hitting, fielding, pitching, base running, and overall team play. At the end of the week each player will take home an evaluation form. Tuition: $195

July 23-27 PHOTOSHOP FUN
Instructor: Tamera Burns
Calling all aspiring photographers! This workshop will teach you how to use all of the amazing techniques and tools of this incredible software to make outstanding photos! Bring your own camera or use one of ours. We will be using the air-conditioned computer lab. Tuition: $215

July 23-27 BRAIN BOOSTERS!
Instructor: Matt Schlegel
This camp is for kids who love puzzles and brainteasers but who haven’t made the leap from math facts to practical mathematical applications. We’ll have fun using games and other tools that teach us how to use our brains to solve real life puzzles! We’ll work in teams and on our own, engage in mental challenges and game show formats with an approach to sharpening our math skills and knowledge. Come to this workshop to improve your mathematical thinking, to overcome your fear of math, or to discover why math counts! Tuition: $195

July 23-27 JEWELRY DESIGN
Instructor: Amy Billings
We will learn how to work with wire, string, and beads to design our own necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and other unique pieces using a variety of beautiful beads and other materials. By the end of the week, you will be able to make your own one-of-a-kind jewelry at home. Tuition: $230

July 30-August 3 PORTRAIT PAINTING
Instructor: Tamera Burns
Using charcoal, paints, paper, and photographs, we will learn the art of portrait composition. We’ll do self-portraits, pets, family, friends, or favorite celebrities. We will use mixed media including photographs, paints, and other materials to create a collage portrait, and also make silhouettes. Tuition: $215

July 30-August 3 KITCHEN CHEMISTRY
Instructor: Matt Schlegel
Come for a week of fun, hands-on chemistry experiments! Discover elementary principles of chemistry while making a rainbow-colored liquid density column, create a volcano, make homemade slime, and watch crystals grow. At the end of the session you can amaze your family and friends by replicating some of these “recipes” in your own home kitchen. Tuition: $215

July 30-August 3 CREATING YOUR OWN GRAPHIC NOVEL
Instructor: Brendan McEachern
Do you love comic books, comic strips, or graphic novels?  Join GUS’s own fifth grade teacher Brendan McEachern on this one week journey into the art of graphic novels! We will learn how to develop ideas for a story, learn the steps to create our own pages, and see our own graphic novel come to life. Brendan McEachern is a lifelong comic collector with over 14,000 comic books of his own. He has every issue of Batman dating back to 1980 and the Hulk back to 1968! Tuition: $215