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Beginning French for children entering Kindergarten at Normandale French Immersion. This is a great way to get a feel for what is to come this fall and to get a little jump on learning the songs, counting 1-10, colors, and games. Each section of Bonjour is the same. Please do not sign up for more than one section. Harriet Abdo is a Kindergarten teacher at Normandale and loves to meet the newest students starting in the fall.

This chess camp is for players that need the next level of challenge from their school club. Maybe you’re ready to “try” tournament play. Maybe you want to “improve” your tournament play. Standard chess and variations will be used to improve your skills. Participants should be interested in a deeper level of instruction beyond the basics.

Ever wish a story had a different ending? Ever wonder what would happen if a character made a different critical choice? Explore the genre of Choose Your Own Adventure stories by writing your own! This course will break down the planning process for a multi-path story, help you develop multiple plot twists, and give you the chance to collaborate and write with other young authors. Let's create together!

Hack into the code of classic games! Students will learn Java coding skills while modifying games such as Asteroids, Tetris, Snake, and more! Coding beginners and more experienced students will love this class. This class requires basic keyboarding skills; bringing a flash drive to save code is recommended.

As college deadlines approach, one of the most common things students struggle with is the college essay. Navigating how to stand out from the pack while remaining true and thoughtful to your own story can be a challenge. Students taking this course will learn how to unpack what the essay writing prompts are asking of them and brainstorm a variety of possible topics for their work. Students will write and revise several essays for their own writing portfolio. At the end of the week, each student should have 2-3 strong examples of essays that have been both peer and teacher reviewed.

As college deadlines approach, one of the most common things students struggle with is the college essay. Navigating how to stand out from the pack while remaining true and thoughtful to your own story can be a challenge. Students taking this course will learn how to unpack what the essay writing prompts are asking of them and brainstorm a variety of possible topics for their work. Students will write and revise several essays for their own writing portfolio. At the end of the week, each student should have 2-3 strong examples of essays that have been both peer and teacher reviewed.

Brought back by popular demand! Blast off into the world of Computer Science at Camp Venom - a fun way to get accustomed to the popular programming language Python and object-oriented programming by coding with robots and more! From the fundamentals of programming to coding robots with colors to developing your very own Alien Invasion Game, this camp will teach campers essential coding skills through worksheets, games, coding projects, and prizes! By the end of Camp Venom, campers will have mastered fundamental functions, variables, data types/structures, loops & conditionals, and the basics of OOP to code their own creative games. Our interactive lesson plans offer step-by-step guidance to make computer programming exciting to future coders! Come join us for Camp Venom, and check out last summer's Camp Venom experience at https://youtu.be/Q6UbmxRK18s!

Think about it! Design it! Build it! Each day campers will be introduced to different building materials such as cardboard, wood and nails, circuits and electricity and rope, gears and pulleys. Students will not only have time to be creative and build their own ideas, they will also be challenged daily to build specific designs such as a bird house, a potato powered light or building something that can get a ball from point a to point b.

Learn how basic things in your kitchen are actually real chemicals and compounds that react with each other for delicious results! Explore how time, heat and cold are used to affect the outcomes of recipes used in class. Eat your results...if you dare!

Cursive is fast becoming a lost art. Fewer and fewer students are learning cursive as part of their regular school day. Now is the perfect time to take some time and begin learning cursive writing. Students will learn the basics of reading, writing and forming the cursive letter. The instructor will lead young scholars through introductions, drills and practice of the cursive alphabet. Campers will finish class with the foundation needed to continue their practice and perfection of the lost art of cursive writing.

Take your cursive skills to the next level. Students will expand on the basics of reading, writing and forming the cursive letter. The instructor will lead young scholars through introductions, drills and practice to improve their cursive alphabet. Campers will finish class with the foundation needed to continue their practice and perfection of the lost art of cursive writing.

It's time to put your basic cursive skills to the test. The instructor will lead the scholars in practical applications of their cursive alphabet. Letter writing, Creative writing and Historical documents will all be utilized during the third level of cursive camp. Campers will be well on their way to using cursive writing for a lifetime.

DASH Sports Summer Athleticism camps provide participants with an overall athleticism building camp experience including speed training, agility, endurance, body control/balance, quickness, strength, power, and jumping. Camp consists of many different types of physical activities, drills, and games, all tailored specifically to enhance overall athletic performance. Campers should bring a water bottle, snack, and wear athletic shoes.

DASH Sports Summer Athleticism camps provide participants with an overall athleticism building camp experience including speed training, agility, endurance, body control/balance, quickness, strength, power, and jumping. Camp consists of many different types of physical activities, drills, and games, all tailored specifically to enhance overall athletic performance. Campers should bring a water bottle, snack, and wear athletic shoes.

DASH Sports summer T-ball/Baseball camps provide players with a well-rounded experience in a fun environment. Key elements of throwing, fielding/catching, batting, and baserunning will be taught and practiced, and players will be grouped and challenged at an appropriate level in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with a scrimmage the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle, snack, and a baseball glove (spikes and bats are optional). Baseballs and bats are provided.

DASH Sports summer Multi-Sport camp includes fun skills training and games in three sports: Soccer, Basketball, and Flag Football. Athletes will spend roughly 1 hour learning and practicing each sport per day. Key sports skills will be taught and practiced in all 3 sports. Camp ends with games/scrimmages the final day for each sport, where athletes can showcase their skills. Campers should bring a water bottle and snack and athletic shoes and clothing. All equipment is provided.

DASH Sports summer Multi-Sport camp includes fun skills training and games in three sports: Soccer, Basketball, and Flag Football. Athletes will spend roughly 1 hour learning and practicing each sport per day. Key sports skills will be taught and practiced in all 3 sports. Camp ends with games/scrimmages the final day for each sport, where athletes can showcase their skills. Campers should bring a water bottle and snack and athletic shoes and clothing. All equipment is provided.