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1 | GRADE(S) | COURSE TITLE | COURSE DESCRIPTION | DURATION | Teacher |
2 | 5th - 8th | Yoga & Meditation | Students will learn how yoga and meditation is beneficial to reducing stress and anxiety. Students will practice a variety of yoga poses, learn a couple meditation techniques, and some breathing techniques to regulate stress. | 1 HOUR | M. Kree |
3 | 5th - 8th | Drawing, Painting, & Printmaking | Dive into the vibrant world of art this summer. Over the span of this engaging summer school class, students will embark on a creative expedition, exploring the fundamental techniques and endless possibilities of drawing, painting, printmaking, and more. This course is perfect for budding artists eager to discover their artistic voice and seasoned young creators looking to expand their skill set and dive deeper into the world of visual arts. | 1 HOUR | T. Avery |
4 | 5th - 8th | Mindful Art | Mindful Art is a transformative summer school course designed specifically for middle school students. In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and mental clarity is more important than ever. This unique course combines the principles of mindfulness with the boundless world of nonobjective art, offering students a serene escape into creativity and self-expression. Through a series of engaging and meditative art projects, students will learn how to use art as a tool for mindfulness, relaxation, and personal enjoyment. | 1 HOUR | T. Avery |
5 | 5th - 8th | Pottery | Dive into the world of ceramics this summer! In this class, you'll learn the basics of working with clay. From shaping and molding to glazing and firing, you'll bring your ideas to life in 3D form. No experience? No problem! This class is perfect for beginners. Get your hands dirty, have fun, and create pottery pieces you'll be proud of. Let's shape, design, and explore the endless possibilities of ceramics together! | 1 HOUR | T. Avery |
6 | 5th - 8th | Community Outings | Students with an IEP will participate in community outings, fun learning experiences, play in outdoor learning spaces, receive academic support, and/or other transition opportunities to get them ready for the upcoming school year. Primarily designed for students with an IEP who have extra special needs. | 3+ HOURS | M. Gumz |
7 | 5th - 6th | Globe Trotters | Calling all travelers! Come explore the world with us as we learn about places near and far. We will build friendships through indoor & outdoor adventures both at the middle school and on some walking excursions. If you like making friends, learning about other cultures, cooking, and trying new foods, this is the class for you! | 3+ HOURS | K. Rachu |
8 | 5th - 8th | Lifetime Activities | This summer school course will offer activities that students will be able to take with them and use throughout their life. Not only will this course promote physical health, it will also give students an opportunity to utilize and practice social skills through group partnership and interactions. The activities that will be incorporated in this course are: biking, rock climbing, outdoor invasion games/ handball/ speedball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, ultimate football, kickball, weightlifting/cardio, Frisbee golf, baseball/softball, soccer, archery, and basketball. | 3+ HOURS | S. Reynolds |
9 | 5th - 8th | eSports | Join our eSports team this summer as we delve into popular titles like Smash Bros., Fortnite, Rocket League, and more. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, all are welcome to participate, regardless of whether you plan to compete with our team next year at MAMS. We provide all necessary equipment and resources, so simply show up and get ready to join a team from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 3+ HOURS | D. Donyes |
10 | 5th - 8th | Rock It | Take care of yourself while doing something kind for others. We will start out by doing a physical activity or game each day to get some fun exercise. We will then focus on painting rocks in order to express our creativity. Plan on walking to area parks and downtown to hide the rocks we painted so other people can enjoy our artistic creations. Other days we will use sidewalk chalk to decorate the sidewalks for everyone to enjoy. All the while we will be focusing on positive energy and taking care of our body and mind. | 3+ HOURS | D. Poetzl |
11 | 5th - 8th | Theater Camp | Be a part of a creative adventure with theater camp! All participants will work on various skills to produce a show to be performed at the end of summer school. During camp, all kids will work together on creating props, costumes, and a set for the show that will be performed at the end of camp. If acting is not your thing, no worries! We will need help behind the scenes as well: stage manager, light board person and stage crew. Show day: Thursday, June 27 10:00 am (Summer school) & 6:30 pm (Public) Students need to be dropped off and picked up at MASH. There will not be transportation from MAMS to MASH. | 3+ HOURS | L. Porten |
12 | 5th - 9th | Dungeons & Dragons | D&D is a creative fantasy roleplaying game where players control a character and guide their fate in the adventure through various choices, gameplay mechanics, creative problem-solving, and collaborative skills. Each of these skills are built through the process of playing out a set adventure run by one facilitator (the DM/teacher) and altered by the choices made by the group of adventurers (the players). Groups of 4-6 players will be presented with a quest/goal, will be given supplies/ challenges unique to their positions in the game, and enemies/social encounters that will rise up in response to their choices throughout the game. This course will have high levels of input and collaboration from/with students and can be a very rewarding team building exercise. | 3+ HOURS | D. Donyes |
13 | 5th - 8th | Survival in the Woods | Get ready to survive! Each day you will travel to the Medford School Forest to learn a new survival skill: building a shelter, starting a fire, using a compass, purifying water, and more! Students will be picked up and dropped off at MAMS each day and will take the bus to the school forest. | 3+ HOURS | H. Thums, P. Fleischman |
14 | 7 - 12th | Student Leadership at Forest Springs | June 5 - 6 7am - 7pm Forest Springs Transportation will be provided for students. Interested students should contact School Nurse Mindy Schwarz (MASH) or School Nurse Amanda Peterson (MAMS) for registration purposes. Day long events and motivational speaker will help build up student leadership. | 3+ HOURS | M. Schwarz |