Resident Programs
Academic Program July 18-July 31
New for 2010 Dunn's First Semester mini-intensive academic program focuses on preparing your child for the rigors of high school. Entering 7th-9th grade students will be able to choose three classes and one or two elective classes during their stay. Those enrolled in the ESL Program will have a double session and will only be able to choose one other class.
Course Offerings
Effective Writing
Writing skills are used every day by everyone throughout the world to assist in organizing thoughts, defining ideas and thinking logically. Learn how to be an effective writer by determining your audience and employing the right organization to be as convincing as possible. Using clear and precise language will help to get your thoughts across to peers and teachers.
Our writing program will challenge students to:
· Develop a topic and identify an audience
· Determine paper type: Expository, Persuasive, Position papers, etc.
· Research and use various strategies to organize ideas (note cards, concept maps)
· Draft, revise and proofreading
· Determine paper type: Expository, Persuasive, Position papers, etc.
· Research and use various strategies to organize ideas (note cards, concept maps)
· Draft, revise and proofreading
Art Portfolio Planning
To become successful in today's art world, students must have a vision and be able to master technical skills needed for various mediums. Participants will use their own voice while exploring different techniques needed to fulfill portfolio requirements.
Through Studio Art experiences, students will:
· Plan with intent to create
· Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting
· Complete works of art for their portfolio
· Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting
· Complete works of art for their portfolio
Science Knowledge through Experimentation
Individual scientists perform experiments to test hypothesis about biological phenomena. After experiments are completed and duplicated, researchers attempt to persuade others to accept or reject their thesis by presenting the data and their interpretations. The lab report or scientific paper is the vehicle for persuasion; when it is published, it is available to other scientists for review. If the results stand up to criticism, they become part of the accepted body of scientific knowledge unless later disproved.
Working through various experiments, students will:
· Design and perform experiments
· Learn how to write lab reports
· Learn how to write lab reports
· Summarize results in tables and graphs
· Develop theories
Pre-Algebra
The basis of all upper level mathematics classes are Pre-Algebra. This two week intensive course will review pre-algebra concepts such as Equations, Fractions, Graphing, Exponents and solving for Variables to build a solid foundation for all upper level mathematics classes.
ESL Program
Each participant enrolled in the ESL program will focus on enhancing academic speaking, listening and writing abilities in addition to reading comprehension and vocabulary development skills. This class serves to bolster students’ English skills and to provide support for language-based challenges in their coursework.
* This course will be a double session.
Mini Class
Now is the time in a student’s life to develop techniques and strategies to improve performance and feel a sense of achievement every time they walk out of a classroom. There are many components that are needed each day so that students stay on track to do their best.
Through mini workshops students will touch on topics that deal with:
· Time Management-scheduling, prioritizing, goal setting
· Thinking-concentrating, concept or mind mapping, memorizing
· Studying-approach, index, effective habits
· Classroom Participation-preparation, note taking, engagement, your influence
· Research-organizing research searches, avoiding plagiarism, creating note cards, citing
· Test Preparation-anticipating content, review tools, cramming
· Computer Skills-how to use PowerPoint and Excel programs
Enrichment Activities
Participants will be able to choose up to two Enrichment Activities during their course of stay at Dunn. Every afternoon student’s can be found in the Woodshop, Art Building, Pool or Lab. Below is a sample list of possible activities that might be offered.
· Woodworking
· Archery
· Chemistry of Cooking
· Drama
· Beads & Baubles
Evening Activities and Trips
Each evening our staff will be organizing a variety of activities such as ultimate frisbee, kickball, a trip to the movies, for an ice cream run, night swim or campfire. Our team is planning on taking the students on two day-long field trips during their stay to enjoy what our areas has to offer.
Non-Academic Resident Program
The following programs are hosted by Dunn School. Participants stay in the dormitories, eat in the dining hall and have use of the facilities. To register for any of these programs, either email the contact listed or register directly through their websites.
American Red Cross Training School, minimum age 15
Lifeguard Training June 3 - 6, 2010 $250 includes materials, room and board
Wilderness First Aid June 5 - 6, 2010 $135 includes materials, room and board
Adult/Child/Infant CPR June 5, 2010 $55 includes materials
First Aid June 5, 2101 $45 includes materials
CPR for the Professional Rescuer Recert June 7 $45
Camp Rince Ceol, June 20-25, 2010
Designed by former Riverdance Performers, Camp Rince Ceol (rinka key-ol) is a summer camp for aspiring students of Irish dance. Their primary focus is to bring Irish dancers from all over the world together in a non-competitive atmosphere to share their love of Irish dance. For more information contact www.irishdancecamp.com
One. Soccer Schools, June 27-July 9, 2010
The ‘Elite’ week has been designed for those players with aspirations to play at the highest youth level, college & professionally. Our innovative coaching curriculum will challenge you tactically, mentally & physically. The staff has been hand picked for their knowledge, enthusiasm & ability to teach youth players. For more information and register contact http://www.onesoccerschools.com
America's Baseball Camps, Session 1: July 13-16, 2010 and/or July 27-30, 2010
All players will spend up to 31 hours practicing drills and playing in games while receiving verbal assessment of their skills throughout the week. With our low player to coach ratio each player will receive a significant amount of individual attention each day. For more information and register contact http://www.americasbaseballcamps.com/
Pro-youth Camp, ages 8-13
Youth Baseball Camp is designed to provide the serious youth player intense instruction in all aspects of the game. Our staff of former and current professional players, coaches and scouts is extremely experienced and have one common goal, to provide you with the tools needed to take your game to the next level and beyond.
High School Camp, ages 13-18
The 7th Annual High School Baseball Camp is designed to provide the serious high school player intense instruction in all aspects of the game. Our camps are known nationally for a "non-standing around" approach, players getting the maximum amount of work in daily and having a blast doing it.
All players will spend up to 31 hours practicing drills and playing in games while receiving verbal assessment of their skills throughout the week. With our low player to coach ratio each player will receive a significant amount of individual attention each day. For more information and register contact http://www.americasbaseballcamps.com/
Pro-youth Camp, ages 8-13
Youth Baseball Camp is designed to provide the serious youth player intense instruction in all aspects of the game. Our staff of former and current professional players, coaches and scouts is extremely experienced and have one common goal, to provide you with the tools needed to take your game to the next level and beyond.
High School Camp, ages 13-18
The 7th Annual High School Baseball Camp is designed to provide the serious high school player intense instruction in all aspects of the game. Our camps are known nationally for a "non-standing around" approach, players getting the maximum amount of work in daily and having a blast doing it.
US Fastpitch Girls Softball, July 26-30, 2010
