Wilmington Public Schools is excited to offer the following enrichment courses for summer 2024!
Introduction to FTC Robotics
Dates: July 8-12
Times: 9:00-12:00
Grades: Entering 5-12
Cost: $225
Description: In this 5 day workshop students learn to think like engineers. They will collaborate to design, build, and code a robot. Within their teams they will build a basic push bot and code the robot using block programming. This is a great opportunity to be introduced to the field of robotics.
Experienced FTC Robotics
Dates: July 15-19
Times: 8:00-11:00
Grades: Entering 5-12
Cost: $225
Description: In this 5 day workshop students who have some experience with Robotics to continue thinking like engineers. They will collaborate to design, build, and code a robot. Within their teams they will build a push bot with some unique features and code the robot using block programming. This is a great opportunity to continue expanding their knowledge of robotics.
Robotics Programming
Dates: July 15-19
Times: 11:00-12:00
Grades: Entering 5-12
Cost: $75
Description: Dive into the thrilling world of robotics with our FTC Robotics Block Programming class!
This engaging course is designed for enthusiasts of all levels, offering hands-on experience in programming an FTC robot using their intuitive block-based programming platform. This is the perfect complement to the Advanced Robotics course, or as a great stand-alone choice as you tackle real-world challenges, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. We'll guide you through each step, ensuring an understanding of core functions and more advanced concepts. Whether you're aiming for competition or simply love technology, this class promises a fun, immersive journey into robotics.
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Dates: July 22-25
Times: 9:00-11:00
Grades: Entering 5-12
Cost: $125
Description: Students will learn how to design and create 3D objects within the TinkerCAD software. Students will also learn how to operate the “Flashforge Creator Pro 3D Printer.” Then, they will be able to print their designs on the 3D printer.
Python Programming
Dates: June 24-28
Times: 8:00-10:00
Grades: Entering 5-12
Cost: $150
Description: Whether you have never written a line of code or you're a skilled Scratch enthusiast, take a trip into the thrilling world of Python programming! Our interactive course is your ticket to learning programming fundamentals as you embark on a journey through the Python programming language. No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and prepare for an exhilarating ride into the world of Python programming!
Elementary STEM Enrichment
Dates: July 8-26 (Meets Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays)
Times: 10:00-12:00
Grades: Entering 4-6
Cost: $400
Description: The purpose of the STEM Summer Enrichment is to give students more exposure to hands on STEM activities and to promote a love of STEM. Some of the STEM activities include Aerodynamics, Bottle Music, Don’t Bug Me, Gummy Bear Long Jump, Metric Mastery, Monster Match, Operation Egg Drop, Rock Hound, Straw Tower and Write It Do It.
High School Drama Workshop
Dates: July 8-12
Times: 8:00-12:00
Grades: Entering 9-12
Cost: $300
Description: This week-long intensive workshop is offered to anyone interested in theater arts as a potential career path or a passion, as a performer or as part of the technical team. Learn to develop your skills as an actor, hone your craft in scenic designs as a crew member, and put on a performance at the end of the week! Students who sign up as a performer will audition and be assigned a role prior to the start of the workshop.
Middle School Drama Workshop
Dates: July 15-19
Times: 8:00-12:00
Grades: Entering 6-8
Cost: $300
Description: For anyone who wants to explore the ins and outs of theater, or get a head start on what it’s like to be part of the Wilmington Middle School Drama Club, this is the workshop for you! Dive into advanced acting games, introduction to technical theater! Brush up on basics and explore new ways of making theater.
Elementary Drama Workshop
Dates: July 22-26
Times: 9:00-12:00
Grades: Entering 3-5
Cost: $225
Description: Anyone who wants to become a future member of the Wilmington Middle School Drama Club or Wilmington High School Lamplighter Drama Guild will have a really fun time with this workshop! Learn the ins and outs of theater by playing fun acting games, invent stories and characters, create artwork and have a mini-performance for friends and family at the end of the week.
Introduction to BBQ & Grilling (BBQ Ribs)
Dates: July 9
Times: 8:00-12:00
Grades: 7-10 (parent/guardian required); 11-12 (parent/guardian encouraged)
Cost: $100
Description: The class will offer an introduction to all things BBQ and grilling. We will learn the difference between BBQ and grilling and how to safely prepare, cook and serve BBQ and grilled foods. Students will have the opportunity to blend spice rubs, make a basic BBQ sauce, prepare and cook St. Louis and baby back ribs, one side dish and one grilled/bbq appetizer. All students will leave with their own homemade BBQ rub and recipe packet. A lucky few will leave with door and trivia prizes- and lets not forget everyone will eat some really good BBQ and grilled treats! Attend one or both sessions, have a few laughs & eat some really good food!
Introduction to BBQ & Grilling (BBQ Chicken)
Dates: July 11
Times: 8:00-12:00
Grades: 7-10 (parent/guardian required); 11-12 (parent/guardian encouraged)
Cost: $100
Description: The class will offer an introduction to all things BBQ and grilling. We will learn the difference between BBQ and grilling and how to safely prepare, cook and serve BBQ and grilled foods. Students will have the opportunity to blend spice rubs, make a basic BBQ sauce, prepare and cook whole chicken, one side dish and one grilled/bbq appetizer. All students will leave with their own homemade BBQ rub and recipe packet. A lucky few will leave with door and trivia prizes- and lets not forget everyone will eat some really good BBQ and grilled treats! Attend one or both sessions, have a few laughs & eat some really good food!
Chess
Dates: July 8-24 (Meets Mondays and Wednesdays)
Times: 9:30-11:00
Grades: Entering 4-8
Cost: $150
Description: If you’ve ever wondered how to teach your kids Math, patterns, reasoning, or logical thinking. Consider chess for a moment. Chess is a game for everyone! Its lessons do not stop at wins and losses. It teaches you to think ahead, consider choices, and weigh your options. It teaches predictable outcomes, patience, planning, creativity, decorum, and confidence. From the handshake before the start to the handshake after a win, or a loss chess offers an opportunity for all to learn life lessons that can be applied in the classroom as well as in real life. Have you ever wished your child weighed the consequences of their decisions, or maybe just considered different ways to accomplish the same task? Whether you answered yes, or only want to prevent “the summer slide”; well, this summer activity just may be what you are looking for. This course is a 6 class introduction to chess tactics and play where your child will learn how to set up, play, and improve his, or her chess beginning, middle, and endgame tactics. These classes include mini games and full game activities.
Music & Movement
Dates: July 8-12
Times: 8:00-12:00
Grades: Entering 1-6
Cost: $300
Description: Shawsheen Elementary School’s music teacher, Mrs. Marion (formerly Mrs. Rene), will be hosting a series of drop-off music enrichment camps this summer! Every session will feature activities in singing, listening, movement, instrument playing, games, mindfulness and a weekly theme.
Music & Drumming
Dates: July 22-26
Times: 8:00-12:00
Grades: Entering 1-6
Cost: $300
Description: Shawsheen Elementary School’s music teacher, Mrs. Marion (formerly Mrs. Rene), will be hosting a series of drop-off music enrichment camps this summer! Every session will feature activities in singing, listening, movement, instrument playing, games, mindfulness and a weekly theme.
