2021 Specialty Camps
ACADEMIC
return to a love of learning in school!
Join us this summer for programs to help your rising first through eighth grader return to the joy of learning! Our summer academic programs taught by Independence School faculty will focus on language arts and math while exploring the great outdoors.
1st & 2nd Grade
(maximum 15 students)
When: Session 1: June 21 – July 2, Session 2: July 12 – July 23
Grade Level: Rising Grades 1 & 2
Time: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $350.00
Instructor: Ms. Sarah Gilmore, Independence 4th Grade Teacher
Calling Summer Superstars! This program offers the best of both worlds - summer camp fun and academic engagement. It’s learning with a twist! Reading, writing, math, and STEM will be tied into everything we do. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. It’s bound to be a blast!
3rd & 4th Grade
(maximum 15 students)
When: Session 1: June 21 – July 2
Grade Level: Rising Grades 3 & 4
Time: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $350.00
Instructor: Mrs. Jane Adewole, Independence Full-time Substitute
A short two-week academic camp exploring how to save the Earth’s environment through writing and applying math in many fun and exciting ways!
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade
(maximum 15 students)
When: Session 1: July 12 - 16 (grades 4-5), Session 2: July 26 - 30 (grades 5-6)
Grade Level: Rising Grades 4, 5 & 6
Time: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $185.00
Instructor: Ms. Vita Biddle, Learning Specialist and LeApps™ Instructor, Independence Middle School English Teacher
Rediscover your child’s love of learning! This camp will be held mostly outdoors and will use elements in nature to inspire your child’s learning. Content from English, math, science, and social studies will be taught each day in conjunction with that day’s theme, which may include trees, insects, birds, and pond and stream life.
7th & 8th grade remote writing & math workshop
7th & 8th Grade
When: July 12 – July 23
Where: REMOTE
Grade Level: Rising Grades 7 & 8
Time: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $350.00
Instructor: Mrs. Lynn Fabian, Independence Middle School English Teacher
Got WIFI? Make the most of your morning at the location of your choosing. It's like two camps in one!
Writing Workshop: Communication in written form is a key to success, and the journey should be an adventure! Using best practices and a bit of imagination, students will experiment with multiple forms of written communication using engaging activities designed for middle school students.
Math Workshop: The Math Workshop will include differentiated activities and games to build on each student's math fluency in middle school. With access to a device and simple items around the home, students will explore topics to build a solid foundation and develop lifelong learning habits through customized lessons and feedback.
Young Critics
(maximum 15 participants)
When: July 19-23
Grade Level: Rising Grades 5-8
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $230
Instructor: Mr. Kevin McDonald, Summer at Independence Director and Middle School English Teacher
Have you ever wished you could tell everyone exactly what you think of the latest fad? Have you ever left a movie and found yourself unable to stop talking about it? At Young Critics Camp, your opinion matters! Campers will experience the entire journalistic process as they report on movies, restaurants, and a few other events that lend themselves to spreading the word. Campers will be guided through both written and onscreen reviews. Laptops or other devices used for word processing are encouraged!
GRAMMAR CLINIC
When: August 9‑12
Grade Level: Rising Grades 5‑8
Time: 9:00‑11:00 a.m.
Cost: $180
Instructors: Mrs. Lynn Fabian, Independence Middle School English Teacher (virtual) & Ms. Vita Biddle, Independence Middle School English Teacher, Learning Specialist and LeApps™ Instructor (on campus)What's summer without grammar? We thoroughly explore the eight parts of speech, the foundation of all grammar study. Students become more familiar with the functions of words and how they work together within a sentence.
Please note that this camp will be taught both virtually and on campus.
Extended Day: 7:00-9:00 a.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m. for a fee
INDY EXPLORATORIUM
PAINTING PARTY
(maximum 16 participants)
When: June 21-25
Grade Level: Rising Grades 3-6
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cost: $200
Instructor: Mrs. Therese Rispoli, Independence Art Teacher
Extended Day: 7:00-9:00 a.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m. for a fee
Let’s paint! Watercolor, tempera, acrylic - we will explore it all. Join us for a fun-filled week exploring various techniques in water-based painting and printmaking. Each student will create their own paintings on canvas as well as several other paint-based projects. All ability levels are welcome.
CLAY CREATIONS
(maximum 13 participants)
When: June 21-25
Grade Level: Rising Grades 3‑8
Time: 1:00‑4:00 p.m.
Cost: $220
Instructor: Mrs. Therese Rispoli, Independence Art Teacher
Extended Day: 7:00-9:00 a.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m. for a fee
Join us as we explore clay hand-building techniques. We will pinch, roll, squeeze, squish, and carve to create imaginative and functional pieces. Participants will learn proper techniques to create with clay but have the freedom to build pieces of their choosing.
Chess Camp
When: July 26 – July 30
Grade Level/Time: Rising K-3: 9am-12pm
4-8: 1pm- 4pm
Cost: $230
Instructor: Mr. Gregory Rogers, Founder and Coach of Chess Masters of Delaware
Chess Masters of Delaware has been teaching chess in schools since 2008. Founded at Pope John Paul II School by Coach Gregory Rogers, it has since expanded to several schools throughout New Castle County and Pennsylvania. As parents have begun to recognize the benefits of teaching chess to children and adolescents, Chess Masters of Delaware has grown in popularity. Coach Greg understands how chess can assist young people in making good choices not just in chess, but in life as well. He teaches the game with patience, dedication, and commitment.
STEM
STEM Math + Coding + AI
Delaware STEAM Academy is back this summer to offer an online coding camp in which students will engage in project-based learning to create their own artificial intelligence model.
Follow the link below for pricing options and use the code IndyDSA30 to take advantage of a special discount for Independence families.
https://www.desteam.org/Promotions.html
Contact Jerry Xiao at info@desteam.org or call 302-588-6066 with any questions.
SPORTS
Baseball (co-ed)
When: June 21 – 25
Grade Level: 1-4: 9am-12pm
5-8: 1pm-4pm
Cost: $205.00
The Independence Summer Baseball Camp encompasses many aspects of the game, from skills, rules, equipment, field maintenance, and game theory. During our week together, there will be s mall group instruction along with whole group games and activities. The camp will be facilitated by seasoned Coach Chris Rispoli. After playing collegiate baseball as well as semi-pro, Coach Rispoli has over 17 years of coaching experience, from primary to junior high at both little league and the DIAA levels. The day will be packed with quality instruction and good old fashion fun! All participants will gain baseball knowledge and learn the fundamentals of the game, from basic to experienced, depending on skill level.
Check back for more Summer at Independence Specialty Camps
coming soon!