2025 Summer Enrichment

Academics at Ridgewod

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Week of June 17-21

Time: 9-10:30am Session: Under the Sea Instructor: Brandi Ketron Become an oceanographer for a week as we delve into a deep sea adventure. Students will explore the creatures of the deep blue sea. They will create replicas of their finds with various art media. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 9-10:30am Session: We Are Animals! Instructor: Instructor: Kaniesha Phifer Starting the week off with reading about animals, the children will pick their favorite animal to focus on for the week. Each day they will make pieces to create an animal costume and the final day of class will showcase the creations with role play! (Class fee of $65).

Time: 10:30am-Noon Session: Trains, Planes, and Cars Instructor: Brandi Ketron Do you enjoy all things that go? Then this is the class for you! We will spend the week learning about different types of transportation, why they are needed, design and the force of motion. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 10:30am-Noon Session: The Wonderful World of Math and Art Instructor: Instructor: Kaniesha Phifer Students will have the opportunity to use their creativity to make art focused on numerical relationships and color patterns. (Class fee of $65.)

Week of June 24-28

Time: 9-10:30am Session: Tennis Time Instructor: Breanna Ball Students will participate in a variety of tennis games, drills, and activities to strengthen their skills and love for the game! Be sure to wear gym shoes/tennis shoes and bring a water bottle! (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 10:30am-Noon Session: Music Here, Music There, Lots of Music Everywhere! Instructor: Michele Slone Come explore with us as we find all of the music created in and by our world! Daily themes include Music of the Ocean (be prepared to get a little wet!), Music of the Animals, Music of our Celebrations (time to party!), Music of the Kitchen, Music of Our World! We will sing, move, create, listen, read, and play as we experience the amazing music all around us! (Class fee of $65.)

Week of July 8-12

Time: 9-10:30am Session: Kitchen Academy Instructor: Rich Taste Catering Each day with Master Chef Gerald Richardson, participants will use their scientific knowledge, math skills, and creativity while experiencing the culinary arts and developing healthy eating and safe cooking habits. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 10:30am-Noon Session: Don’t Let the Pigeon Take Over Ridgewood Instructor: Jen Groth Focusing on art, reading, and phonics activities with the famous Pigeon in many Mo Willems’s books. (Class fee of $65.)

Week of June 24-28

Week of June 17-21

Time: 9-10:30am Session: Lego Masters Instructor: Anna Kiehn Come express your inner innovator in our Lego Club. Attempt STEM challenges as a team and build a Lego city! What sort of Lego inventions will you create? (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 10:30am-Noon Session: Zen Garden Instructor: Anna Kiehn Help Wanted! Join us in our exciting work in expanding and decorating the Zen Garden! Activities include planting, digging, building, & creating. Plant & cutting donations are welcome. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 12:30-2pm Session: Messy Science Instructor: Brandi Ketron Get messy with Science! Create masterpieces using shaving cream art, play around with oobleck, and craft lava lamps! (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 2-3:30pm Session: Tennis Time Instructor: USTA Come join us for USTA Youth Team Tennis! During this session, students will have the opportunity to learn and practice their tennis skills. Participants will also receive a tennis racquet and shirt! (Capped at 16 students. Class fee of $65.)

Time: 2-3:30pm Session: Discover Architecture with Wescott Instructor: Anna Kiehn oin us for a unique experience at Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott house! Students will learn about this memorable architecture, shape and design, and get the opportunity to express themselves through many fun, engaging, and hands-on activities including incorporating nature in design, a shape scavenger hunt and building with Froebel blocks. (Capped at 10 students. Class fee of $65.)

Time: 9-10:30am Session: Robocoding 1 Instructor: NexPlore Delve into the fascinating world of robotics and coding! Campers will grasp the basics of coding and robotics while constructing and programming their own robots to conquer exciting challenges. (Class fee of $75.)

Time: 10:30-Noon Session: Magic Tricks Instructor: NexPlore Prepare to be amazed as you delve into the mesmerizing world of magic! Campers will learn the secrets of illusion and sleight of hand as they discover the science and artistry behind classic magic tricks. (Class fee of $75.)

Time: 10:30-Noon Session: The Great Outdoors Instructor: Dave Swingle Students will spend the week learning important outdoor skills that build on one another. From identifying essential items for everyday outdoor activities, to basic first aid, fire safety, and campsite essentials, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of responsible, sustainable, and safe fun in the great outdoors. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 12:30-2pm Session: Games Instructor: NexPlore Get ready for endless fun and friendly competition! Campers will enjoy a wide range of interactive games and activities designed to promote teamwork, strategy, and good sportsmanship. (Class fee of $75.)

Time: 2-3:30pm Session: Origami Instructor: NexPlore Discover the art of paper folding! Campers will unleash their creativity as they learn the ancient art of origami. From simple paper folding techniques to intricate designs, they'll discover the beauty and versatility of this timeless craft while developing patience, focus, and fine motor skills. (Class fee of $75.)

Week of July 8-12

Time: 9-10:30am Session: Elephant & Piggie Do Summer Enrichment Instructor: Jen Groth An author study of Mo Willems: focusing on his illustrations, comparing and contrasting his books, and creating some fun art based on his characters. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 9-10:30am Session: Messy Art Instructor:Megan Llado Explore the different mediums and tools of art. Come ready to make a “mess”terpiece. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 10:30-Noon Session: Spanish Sense Instructor: Sylvia Phillips Experience the Spanish language and culture through sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. This class will be full of fun activities such as cooking Hispanic dishes, creating colorful crafts, dancing, and playing games— all in Español! (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 10:30-Noon Session: Wacky Water Instructor: Megan Llado Kids will keep cool in the summer heat with outdoor water activities. Please bring a towel and/or a change of clothes and don’t forget the sunblock. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 12:30-2pm Session: Art of the Game: Chess Instructor: NexPlore Unleash your strategic powers! Led by an experienced instructor, campers will delve into the world of strategic thinking and learn the art of the game, from basic moves to advanced tactics. (Class fee of $75.)

Time: 2-3:30pm Session: Robocoding 2 Instructor: NexPlore Delve into the fascinating world of robotics and coding! Campers will grasp the basics of coding and robotics while constructing and programming their own robots to conquer exciting challenges. (Class fee of $75.)

Time: 2-3:30pm Session: Kitchen Academy Instructor: Rich Taste Catering Each day with Master Chef Gerald Richardson, participants will use their scientific knowledge, math skills, and creativity while experiencing the culinary arts and developing healthy eating and safe cooking habits. (Class fee of $65.)

Week of June 17-21

Time: 9-10:30am Session: Science of Fairy Tales Instructor: Rachael Detraz Come explore the world where fairy tales and science collide! (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 10:30-Noon Session: Tennis Time Instructor: USTA Come join us for USTA Youth Team Tennis! During this session, students will have the opportunity to learn and practice their tennis skills. Participants will also receive a tennis racquet and shirt! (Capped at 16. Class fee of $65.)

Time: 10:30-Noon Session: The Wonderful World of Insects Instructor: Rachel McLaughlin Embark on a captivating journey into the world of insects. Through hands-on activities, outdoor adventures, and interactive learning, students will delve into insect anatomy, behavior, habitats, and conservation, fostering an appreciation for our fascinating insect friends. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 12:30-2pm Session: Rockets Away Instructor: Bob Cripe Prepare to blast off! Learn to construct your own flying machines and watch them soar. This class is an action-packed adventure in math, engineering, aerospace and physics through the study of rocket science. Learn more about Newton's Laws of Motion to the principles of lift, thrust, drag, and gravity. All of this leads up to the ultimate thrill for each student...building and launching a 2-liter bottle rocket. (Capped at 15, Class fee of $65.)

Time: 2-3:30pm Session: Bridge Building Instructor: Brandi Ketron Using STEM concepts and K'Nex, students will learn about different types of bridges, then design, engineer, and construct an arch bridge and a suspension bridge. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 2-3:30pm Session: Eco Explorers Instructor: Rachel McLaughlin Join us for an immersive journey into environmental conservation! Through hands-on activities, nature exploration, and eco-friendly projects, participants will learn about wildlife conservation, water preservation, and our planet. (Class fee of $65)

Week of June 24-28

Time: 9-10:30am Session: Make Some Noise! Instructor: Michelle Slone Come explore the music all around us! We will look at the music in our city (including a field trip to Kuss Auditorium and the Clark State Performing Arts Center) and make our own instruments! We will look at music as part of our celebrations and celebrate with a glow in the dark dance party. We will explore music of the ocean, rivers, ponds, and make music with water! We will create our own STOMP, work with the music from video games and movies. Come play, create, sing, move, dance, explore the music, and make some noise!! (Class fee of $65. Potential cap on class.)

Time: 9-10:30am Session: The Art of Science Instructor: Michelle Slone Ignite your child’s imagination at our Art of Science camp! Through captivating science experiments, students will harness the power of chemical reactions, light, and natural phenomena to craft stunning works of art, blending creativity with scientific exploration with every creation. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 10:30-Noon Session: Creating Cool Comics Instructor: Jen Groth We will examine comic books and graphic novels to learn about their sequencing, structure, art styles, and use of monsters, champions, underdogs, and more. Then we will work to create our own comic. Will you be the hero or the villain of your story? (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 12:30-2pm Session: The Great Outdoors Instructor: Dave Swingle Students will spend the week learning important outdoor skills that build on one another. From identifying essential items for everyday outdoor activities, to basic first aid, fire safety, and campsite essentials, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of responsible, sustainable, and safe fun in the great outdoors. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 12:30-2pm Session: Art History Made Fun Instructor: Rachel McLaughlin Students will explore the styles of famous artists and unleash their creativity by crafting their own masterpieces inspired by their iconic works. Students will end the week with several pieces of art to take home, inspired by Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and Piet Mondrian, among others. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 2-3:30pm Session: Golf Essentials (Tuesday-Friday) Instructor:Jake Houston Fore! Experience the full spectrum of golf! Practice your putts, chisel your chips, iron out your iron play, and develop your driving, all on the beautiful Springfield Country Club Course. This camp is designed for all levels. (Capped at 14 students. Class fee of $65.)

Time: 2-3:30pm Session: Science Camp Instructor: Rachel McLaughlin Join us for an exciting exploration of STEM topics! Each day, students will drive into a different science topic through hands-on stations, fostering curiosity and discovery in a dynamic, interactive learning environment. (Class fee of $65.)

Week of July 8-12

Time: 9-10:30am Session: Spanish Sense Instructor: Sylvia Phillips Experience the Spanish language and culture through sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. This class will be full of fun activities such as cooking Hispanic dishes, creating colorful crafts, dancing, and playing games— all in Español! (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 10:30-Noon Session: Introduction to Theater Instructor: Krissy Brown Have you ever wanted to be an actor? Now is your time to shine! Come learn different acting warmups and play acting games. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 12:30-2pm Session: Kitchen Academy Instructor: Rich Taste Catering The Kitchen Academy descriptions should be: Each day with Master Chef Gerald Richardson, participants will use their scientific knowledge, math skills, and creativity while experiencing the culinary arts and developing healthy eating and safe cooking habits. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 2-3:30pm Session: Get Your Pickle On! Instructor: Rachael Detraz Come learn the basics! Rules, strategies, and skill practice. (Class fee of $65 Cap of 12 students.)

Time: 2-3:30pm Session: Beginning Fencing Instructor: Greg and Cheryl Paquette Fencing is the Olympic sport of swordplay that can be enjoyed by people of any age or shape. It offers a multitude of benefits. Fencing is both a physical and a mental workout. As a combat sport, two athletes use swords to attack and defend against one another with the aim of striking their opponent in order to score points. Be curious and see what it is like to fence with a foil! (Class Fee of $75.)

Week of June 17-21

Time: 9-3:30pm Session: Thinking Outside the School Instructor: Becky Konecki and Brian McWhorter By popular demand, we are extending this class to full days this summer! During this special six and a half hour off-campus session, expand your horizons while experiencing some of the exciting activities our local community and outdoors has to offer. Tentative activities include a low ropes course, tower climbing, Springfield history tour, yoga, ice skating, bowling, kayaking, hiking, and campfire cooking! Due to the nature of this program, there is an additional $55 activity fee. (Capped at 15 students. Class fee of $295)

Week of June 24-28

Time: 9-10:30am Session: Archaeology Instructor: Chris Hazel Students will have the opportunity to dig and make archaeological discoveries! (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 10:30-Noon Session: Tennis Time Instructor: Breanna Ball Students will participate in a variety of tennis games, drills, and activities to strengthen their skills and love for the game! Be sure to wear gym shoes/tennis shoes and bring a water bottle! (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 10:30-Noon Session: CSI Crime Lab Instructor: Rachel McLaughlin Students will learn about forensic science techniques, ranging from forensic chemistry, to extracting DNA, and analyzing a crime scene. Students will apply the skills they learn to solve mysteries throughout the week. (Class fee of $65)

Time: 12:30-2:00pm Session: Young Entrepreneurs: How to Build Your Brand and Business From Scratch Instructor: Jess Swingle In our "Young Entrepreneurs" workshop, students will embark on an exciting journey into the world of entrepreneurship. This hands-on program is designed to inspire creativity, foster critical thinking, and ignite the entrepreneurial spirit within young minds. Throughout the week, each student will build their own business (real or fictitious) and learn the art and science behind building a brand, crafting offers, mastering pricing, and turning customers into raving fans. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 2-3:30pm Session: The Great Outdoors Instructor: Dave Swingle Students will spend the week learning important outdoor skills that build on one another. From identifying essential items for everyday outdoor activities, to basic first aid, fire safety, and campsite essentials, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of responsible, sustainable, and safe fun in the great outdoors. Make sure to bring a backpack and water bottle! (Class fee of $65.)

Week of July 8-12

Time: 9-10:30am Session: Introduction to Theater Instructor: Krissy Brown Have you ever wanted to be an actor? Now is your time to shine! Come learn different acting warmups and play acting games. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 10:30-Noon Session: Kitchen Academy Instructor: Rich Taste Catering The Kitchen Academy descriptions should be: Each day with Master Chef Gerald Richardson, participants will use their scientific knowledge, math skills, and creativity while experiencing the culinary arts and developing healthy eating and safe cooking habits. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 12:30-2:00pm Session: Exploring Art History with AI Instructor: Brian Taylor Students will explore styles of painting and modern art through the use of various AI text-to-image platforms to make their very own works of art. We will be turning our favorite creations into animations and transferring them onto canvas to make acrylic paintings. By the end of the week students will become familiar with famous artists and art movements as well as develop their own art using cutting edge tools to collaborate with AI. (Class fee of $65.)

Time: 2-3:30pm Session: Golf Essentials (Tuesday-Friday) Instructor: Jake Houston Fore! Experience the full spectrum of golf! Practice your putts, chisel your chips, iron out your iron play, and develop your driving, all on the beautiful Springfield Country Club Course. This camp is designed for all levels. (Capped at 14 students, Class fee of $65.)

Time: 2-3:30pm Session: Become a Yogi! Instructor: Becky Smiddy Come explore yoga with the Sunflower Yoga instructors! Topics included: Thai Yoga Massage, Meditation, Movement, Breath, and more! (Class fee of $65.)