Summer Programs
We have a blast engaging students during the summer
Our Summer Program offers daily Summer Blast programming, weekly camps that range from athletic, art, STEAM activities and Academic Courses for Credit. Flexible BLAST schedules allow you to register for a few days or the entire summer based on your own travel schedule. You no longer have to hear “I’m bored” this summer! There is something for everyone!
DESCRIPTION
Memorable summertime fun awaits you child as he or she makes new friends and explores a new theme each week. Children will enjoy age-appropriate activities, arts and crafts, gym time and fun in the sun! Children age 4 through those entering Kindergarten will go on field trips and receive T-shirts. Please provide a bag lunch for your child each day. Snacks will be provided. Deadline for registration for BLAST programs is first come, first serve.
DETAILS
Dates: June 3 – Aug 1 (closed July 1-5)
Ages: 33 months – Entering Kindergarten
Registration: $50 per student (non-refundable)
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
9 am – 3 pm (M through Th – Pick your days)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm (M through Th – Pick your days)
RATES
9 am – 3 pm: $42/day
7:30 am – 4:30 pm: $63/day
DEADLINES AND CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations for Summer BLAST must be communicated via email to Christine DeBoer by April 12 to receive a full refund. Cancellations after April 12 are non-refundable.
CAMP SCHEDULE
Off-site Field Trips occur on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week. Mondays and Thursdays have on-site activities with special friends that bring their activity to us. Use this table below to see the scheduled field trips for this summer (note: closed the week of July 1-5).
| Week | Day / Date | Event |
| Week 1 | 1 – 6/3/19 | Onsite – Science Made Fun! Comes to NLA- “Olfactory Fun Factory” |
| 2 – 6/4/19 | Field Trip – Giggle Factory (Hudson) | |
| 3 – 6/5/19 | Field Trip – Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground (Woodbury) | |
| 4 – 6/6/19 | Onsite – Inflatables in the Gym | |
| Week 2 | 5 – 6/10/19 | Onsite – Como Zoo Comes to NLA |
| 6 – 6/11/19 | Field Trip – Chuck E Cheese (Woodbury) | |
| 7 – 6/12/19 | Field Trip – Pump It Up (Eden Prairie) | |
| 8 – 6/13/19 | Onsite – Abrakadoodle comes to NLA | |
| Week 3 | 9 – 6/17/19 | Onsite – Kid Create comes to NLA |
| 10 – 6/18/19 | Field Trip – Good Times Park (Eagan) | |
| 11 – 6/19/19 | Field Trip – Monkey House (White Bear Lake) | |
| 12 – 6/20/19 | Onsite – Big Screen Cinema at NLA | |
| Week 4 | 13 – 6/24/19 | Onsite – Daytripper Theatre at NLA- Rumpelstiltskin |
| 14 – 6/25/19 | Field Trip – InnerActive Playground (Moundsview) | |
| 15 – 6/26/19 | Field Trip – Adventure Peak (Edina) | |
| 16 – 6/27/19 | Onsite – Build-an- Animal | |
| Week 5 | 17 – 7/8/19 | Onsite – Science Made Fun! Comes to NLA “Gold Rush- Rocks and Geology” |
| 18 – 7/9/19 | Field Trip – Eagles Nest (New Brighton) | |
| 19 – 7/10/19 | Field Trip – Stages Theater (Hopkins) | |
| 20 – 7/11/19 | Onsite – RAD Zoo comes to NLA | |
| Week 6 | 21 – 7/15/19 | Onsite – Carnival |
| 22 – 7/16/19 | Field Trip – Wooddale Fun Zone | |
| 23 – 7/17/19 | Field Trip – Brookview Backyard (Golden Valley) | |
| 24 – 7/18/19 | Onsite – Cookie Creations | |
| Week 7 | 25 – 7/22/19 | Onsite – Snapology comes to NLA |
| 26 – 7/23/19 | Field Trip – Maple Maze (MapleGrove) | |
| 27 – 7/24/19 | Field Trip – Good Times Park (Eagan) | |
| 28 – 7/25/19 | Onsite – Kidcreate comes to NLA | |
| Week 8 | 29 – 7/29/19 | Onsite – Inflatables in the Gym |
| 30 – 7/30/19 | Field Trip – Pump It Up (Eden Prarie) | |
| 31 – 7/31/19 | Field Trip – Chuck E. Cheese | |
| 32 – 8/1/19 | Playworks (Prior Lake) | |
DESCRIPTION
Summer is a time for students to have FUN in a safe and exciting environment. Join the NLA summer BLAST program for the time of your life. The day may consists of gym time, games, outdoor recess, crafts, field trips and more.
DETAILS
Dates: June 3- Aug 1 (closed July 1-5)
Ages: Entering 1st through 5th Grade
Registration: $50 per student (non-refundable)
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
9 am – 3 pm (M through Th – Pick your days)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm (M through Th – Pick your days)
RATES
9 am – 3 pm: $42/day
7:30 am – 4:30 pm: $63/day
DEADLINES AND CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations for Summer BLAST must be communicated via email to Christine DeBoer by April 12 to receive a full refund. Cancellations after April 12 are non-refundable.
CAMP SCHEDULE
Off-site Field Trips occur on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week. Mondays and Thursdays have on-site activities with special friends that bring their activity to us. Use this table below to see the scheduled field trips for this summer (note: closed the week of July 1-5).
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| Week | Day / Date | Event |
| Week 1 | 1 – 6/3/19 | Onsite – Science Made Fun! Comes to NLA “The Body Shop Program” |
| 2 – 6/4/19 | Field Trip – Petsmart (Maplewood) | |
| 3 – 6/5/19 | Field Trip – Zero Gravity (Mounds View) | |
| 4 – 6/6/19 | Onsite – Inflatables in the Gym | |
| Week 2 | 5 – 6/10/19 | Onsite – Como Zoo Comes to NLA |
| 6 – 6/11/19 | Field Trip – Pump It Up (Eden Prairie) | |
| 7 – 6/12/19 | Field Trip – Chuck E Cheese (Woodbury) | |
| 8 – 6/13/19 | Onsite – Abrakadoodle comes to NLA | |
| Week 3 | 9 – 6/17/19 | Onsite – Kid Create comes to NLA |
| 10 – 6/18/19 | Field Trip – The Learning Jet (St. Paul) | |
| 11 – 6/19/19 | Field Trip – Grand Slam (Burnsville) | |
| 12 – 6/20/19 | Onsite – Big Screen Cinema at NLA | |
| Week 4 | 13 – 6/24/19 | Onsite – Daytripper Theatre at NLA- Rumpelstiltskin |
| 14 – 6/25/19 | Field Trip – Conquer Ninja (Woodbury) | |
| 15 – 6/26/19 | Field Trip – Park Grove Bowl (Cottage Grove) | |
| 16 – 6/27/19 | Onsite – Build-an- Animal | |
| Week 5 | 17 – 7/8/19 | Onsite – Science Made Fun! comes to NLA “ Dig It”- Rocks and Mining Program |
| 18 – 7/9/19 | Field Trip – Boy Scout Base Camp (Ft. Snelling) | |
| 19 – 7/10/19 | Field Trip – Stages Theater (Willy Wonka) (Hopkins) | |
| 20 – 7/11/19 | Onsite – RAD Zoo comes to NLA | |
| Week 6 | 21 – 7/15/19 | Onsite – Carnival |
| 22 – 7/16/19 | Field Trip – Wooddale Fun Zone (Woodbury) | |
| 23 – 7/17/19 | Field Trip – The Grove Indoor Aquatic Center (Inver Grove Heights) | |
| 24 – 7/18/19 | Onsite – Cookie Creations | |
| Week 7 | 25 – 7/22/19 | Onsite – Snapology comes to NLA |
| 26 – 7/23/19 | Old Log Theater (The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs) | |
| 27 – 7/24/19 | Field Trip – Rockin’ Jump (Eagan) | |
| 28 – 7/25/19 | Onsite – Kidcreate comes to NLA | |
| Week 8 | 29 – 7/29/19 | Onsite – Inflatables in the Gym |
| 30 – 7/30/19 | Field Trip – Pump It Up ( Eden Prarie) | |
| 31 – 7/31/19 | Field Trip – Air Maxx trampoline | |
| 32 – 8/1/19 | Playworks (Prior Lake) | |
Camp Title: NLA Soccer Camp
Instructor: Robb Rupp, NLA Staff
Date: 6/3/19-6/7/19
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: NLA Sports Field
Age Range: Entering grades 1-3
Max/Min: 20 max/10 min
Cost: $85
Description: The New Life Eagles soccer camp is for both boys and girls. The camp runs for 5 days, 3 hours each day. The objectives are to develop soccer skills, while having fun. The New Life Academy Boys and Girls Soccer coach and players will staff the camp. The skills include juggling, dribbling, shooting, controlling, and passing. The activities for each day will include individual drills, lead-up games and small-sided games. Each participant will receive a camp shirt. Participants should bring a ball, tennis shoes or soccer cleats, shin guards, water bottle and a snack.
Camp Title: NLA Lady Eagles Soccer Camp
Instructor: Sam Mann, NLA Head Girls Varsity Soccer Coach
Date: 6/3/19-6/7/19
Time: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: NLA Sports Field
Age Range: Girls, Entering Grades 6-12
Max/Min: 20 max/10 min
Cost: $105 (includes activities, individual evaluation, and awards)
Description: Student athletes will be tested and challenged, as well as spiritually encouraged by the daily activities of the camp. Each camper will be given opportunity for competitive play, individual instruction and attention throughout the week. Daily “chalk talks” by coaches and staff will inspire campers about the characteristics of Christian athletes. Participants should bring a ball, cleats, shin guards, and a water bottle.
Camp Title: Skyhawks – Basketball Camp, Ages 5-6
Instructor: Skyhawks staff
Date: 6/10/19 through 6/13/19 (4 days)
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Gymmasium, NLA campus
Age Range: Ages 4-6
Max/Min: 20 max /12 min
Cost: $99.00
Description: This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. An active week of passing, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding makes this one of our most popular programs. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, two snacks, and a water bottle.
Camp Title: Skyhawks – Basketball Camp, Ages 7-12
Instructor: Skyhawks staff
Date: 6/10/19 through 6/13/19 (4 days)
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Gymnasium, NLA campus
Age Range: Ages 7-12
Max/Min: 30 max / 12 min
Cost: $119
Description: This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. An active week of passing, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding makes this one of our most popular programs. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, two snacks, and a water bottle.
Camp Title: Skyhawks – Floor Hockey
Instructor: Skyhawks staff
Date: 6/17/19-6/20/19 (4 days)
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Gymnasium, NLA campus
Age Range: Ages 6-9
Max/Min: 24 max/12 min
Cost: $119.00
Description: During this fast paced camp, participants will learn about stick handling, passing and shooting as well as team drills. Offense and defensive fundamentals will be taught, along with scrimmage related activities each day. Participants will also develop endurance, coordination and speed. Skyhawks will provide all equipment including sticks and goggles. Please bring two snacks, water bottle and appropriate athletic wear.
Camp Title: Skyhawks – Mini-Hawk (Soccer, T-ball, and Basketball)
Instructor: Skyhawks staff
Date: 6/24/19 through 6/27/19 (4 days)
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: NLA Sports Field
Age Range: Ages 4-7
Max/Min: 24 max / 12 min
Cost: $119
Description: This t-ball, basketball, and soccer program gives children a fun and positive first step into athletics. Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. Skyhawks will provide all necessary equipment for program. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, two snacks, a water bottle, running shoes and sunscreen.
Camp Title: Skyhawks – Flag Football Camp
Instructor: Skyhawks staff
Date: 7/8/19 through 7/11/19 (4 days)
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: NLA Sports Field
Age Range: Ages 6-12
Max/Min: 24 max/12 min
Cost: $119
Description: Flag Football is the perfect introduction to “America’s Game.” Campers learn skills on both sides of the football including the core components of passing, catching, and defense – all presented in a fun and positive environment. The week ends with the Skyhawks Super Bowl, giving participants a chance to showcase their skills on the gridiron! Participants should bring appropriate clothing, two snacks, water bottle, and sunscreen.
Camp Title: Skyhawks – Volleyball Camp
Instructor: Skyhawks staff
Date: 7/22/19 through 7/25/19 (4 days)
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Gymnasium, NLA campus
Age Range: Ages 7-12
Max/Min: 24 max/12 min
Cost: $119
Description: All aspects of volleyball are taught through drills and exercises that focus on bumping, setting, hitting, and serving. This co-ed program is designed for the beginning and intermediate player. Our staff will assist campers in developing fundamental skills through game-speed drills and daily scrimmages aimed at developing the whole player. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, two snacks, and water bottle.
Camp Title: Skyhawks – Beginning Golf Camp
Instructor: Skyhawks staff
Date: 7/29/19 through 8/1/18 (4 days)
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Practice field, NLA campus
Age Range: Ages 5-8
Max/Min: 16 max / 12 min
Cost: $119
Description: This camp will focus on the fundamentals of form, chipping, putting, driving and body positioning. To assist in this training, Skyhawks has adopted the SNAG (Starting New At Golf) system to its curriculum. SNAG is specifically designed for the entry-level player; SNAG simplifies instruction so that young players can make an easy and effective transition onto the golf course. No need to bring your own clubs–all equipment is provided. We keep the instructor-to-camper ratio for this program very low, resulting in limited availability. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, two snacks, a water bottle, running shoes, and sunscreen.
Camp Title: Skyhawks/Bricks 4 Kidz Combo Camp
Instructor: Skyhawks staff / Bricks 4 Kidz staff
Date: 7/15/19 through 7/18/19 (4 days)
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: NLA campus
Age Range: Ages 6-12
Max/Min: 20 max / 12 min
Cost: $199
Description: We are very excited to announce that two of our most popular vendors have combined efforts this summer to create a fun, full day camp experience. Students will build a variety of theme-based, fun-filled motorized models utilizing LEGO® Bricks and Technic® elements with themes such as space exploration, cranium contraptions, amazing animals, interesting inventions, construction, transportation, energy is everywhere, exploring the everglades, natural science and factory fun. All activities are designed to enhance a child’s self-esteem while triggering their imagination and building their self-confidence. After a supervised lunch, in the afternoon, you will get active with Skyhawks. This multi-sport camp offers a wide variety of sports and activities to explore in a fun and interactive setting. We will focus on building skills in soccer and flag football; but will also include camp games like Capture the Flag, Ultimate Frisbee and Kickball.
Camp Title: Skyhawks Full Day Multi-Sport Camp
Instructor: Skyhawks staff
Date: 8/5/19 – 8/8/19 (4 days)
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: NLA campus
Age Range: Ages 6-12
Max/Min: 20 max / 12 min
Cost: $199
Description: This full day camp offers a wide variety of sports and activities that your child can explore in a fun and interactive setting. We will focus on teaching skills in soccer, basketball, and flag football and will also break things up throughout the day with camp games like Capture the Flag, Ultimate frisbee and a few others. These camps tend to fill quickly so register as soon as possible. Please bring two snacks, sunscreen, lunch, water bottle, and appropriate athletic wear.
Camp Title: Chess Wizard’s Chess Camp
Instructor: Chess Wizard staff
Date: July 22-26, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Room 250, NLA Campus
Age Range: Entering K-8
Max/Min: 14 max/10 min
Cost: $294
Description: Join us this Summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You’ll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle- your brain! Our camps include fun team chess games (like bughouse), recess time (of course), snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. Each camper receives a Chess Wizards T-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. Unleash your brain power and spend some of your break time with Chess Wizards!
Camp Title: Skyhawks/Bricks 4 Kidz Combo Camp
Instructor: Skyhawks staff / Bricks 4 Kidz staff
Date: 7/15/19 through 7/18/19 (4 days)
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: NLA campus
Age Range: Ages 6-12
Max/Min: 20 max / 12 min
Cost: $199
Description: We are very excited to announce that two of our most popular vendors have combined efforts this summer to create a fun, full day camp experience. Students will build a variety of theme-based, fun-filled motorized models utilizing LEGO® Bricks and Technic® elements with themes such as space exploration, cranium contraptions, amazing animals, interesting inventions, construction, transportation, energy is everywhere, exploring the everglades, natural science and factory fun. All activities are designed to enhance a child’s self-esteem while triggering their imagination and building their self-confidence. After a supervised lunch, in the afternoon, you will get active with Skyhawks. This multi-sport camp offers a wide variety of sports and activities to explore in a fun and interactive setting. We will focus on building skills in soccer and flag football; but will also include camp games like Capture the Flag, Ultimate Frisbee and Kickball.
Camp Title: Kidcreate – I Heart Art
Instructor: Kidcreate staff
Date: 6/11/19
Time: 9 AM-3 PM
Location: Room 127 (Lower School Art Room), NLA Campus
Age Range: Ages 5-12 years
Max/Min: 20 max / 7 min
Cost: $ 76.80
Description: Does your child love art? Painting, drawing, clay-it’s all awesome! We will experiment with many techniques, materials, and styles as we make 3D owls, stylized self-portraits, clay coil creations, and more. Come to camp ready for some mess-making fun. We’ll do it all at this artsy camp! Please pack a nut free snack, lunch, and a drink for your child.
Camp Title: Kidcreate – Candy Land in 3D
Instructor: Kidcreate staff
Date: 6/20/19
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 127 (Lower School Art Room), NLA Campus
Age Range: Ages 4-9
Max/Min: 15 max / 7 min
Cost: $33.60
Description: Every kid loves playing the board game Candy Land by Hasbro. Whether your Mally Mallo or Giggly Gumdrop, you can go down the rainbow path to Peppermint Forest, the Lagoon of Lord Licorice and Princess Frostline’s Ice Palace! Please send a nut free snack and drink with your child each day.
Camp Title: Kidcreate – Glitter and Glow Art Camp
Instructor: Kidcreate staff
Date: 6/24/19 through 6/27/19
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 127 (Lower School Art Room), NLA Campus
Age Range: Ages 5-12
Max/Min: 20 max / 7 min
Cost: $114.00
Description: What rules supreme in your child’s world? Art projects that glitter or glow-in-the- dark? No need for your child to choose when you sign them up for this art class! We will work with a variety of art supplies including clay, glow-in-the-dark paint, and of course, lots and lots of glitter! The kids will create snow globes that glow-in-the-dark, butterflies that shimmer and glimmer, an Eiffel Tower with stars that twinkle, and so much more. Glitter and glow…here we go! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.
Camp Title: Kidcreate – Sparkle Spectacular
Instructor: Kidcreate staff
Date: 7/11/19
Time: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Room 127 (Lower School Art Room), NLA Campus
Age Range: Ages 4-9
Max/Min: 15 max / 7 min
Cost: $76.80
Description: Is your child silly for sparkles and giddy about glitter? Sparkles simply are spectacular and kids can’t get enough of them! In this camp, the kids will go sparkle crazy! They’ll create multiple projects all covered with sparkles and glitter aplenty! They’ll learn to draw, play with clay, and more as they work with a variety of different types of clay, paint, and other spectacularly, sparkly art supplies. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.
Camp Title: Kidcreate – Mickey, Minnie, and Me
Instructor: Kidcreate staff
Date: 7/16/19
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 127 (Lower School Art Room), NLA Campus
Age Range: Ages 4-9
Max/Min: 15 max / 7 min
Cost: $33.60
Description: “Hey there! Hi there! Ho there! You’re as welcome as can be, M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!” Your little Disney© fan will learn clay techniques as they create their own version of Mickey or Minnie Mouse. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.
Camp Title: Kidcreate – Paw Patrol Camp
Instructor: Kidcreate staff
Date: 7/22/19-7/25/19
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 127 (Lower School Art Room), NLA Campus
Age Range: Ages 3- 6
Max/Min: 15 max / 7 min
Cost: $114.00
Description: Ryder says it best, “No job is too big, no pup is too small!” This is your invitation to help us tackle the big job of creating awesome Paw Patrol art! We’ll explore different techniques, styles, and materials to create art inspired by all of our favorite rescue pups: Marshall, Chase, Zuma, Skye, and more! Get ready, cause “PAW Patrol is on a roll!” Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.
Camp Title: Kidcreate- A Day of Drawing Camp
Instructor: Kidcreate staff
Date: 7/29/19
Time: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Room 127 (Lower School Art Room), NLA Campus
Age Range: Ages 5-12
Max/Min: 20 max / 7 min
Cost: $76.80
Description: It it’s drawing, painting, and cartooning you’re after, then this is the camp for you! Join us for a day full of drawing fun! In this introductory drawing camp, basic techniques and principles of drawing will be taught. You will master a simple step-by-step drawing method as you create drawings that glow-in-the-dark, artwork that pops out at you, a painting on a real canvas board, and so much more. Please send a nut free snack and drink with your child.
Camp Title: Spirited Feet – Armor of God Dance Camp
Instructor: Heidi Crist and Spirited Feet staff
Date: 7/29/19-8/1/19
Time: 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Worship Center, NLA Campus
Age Range: Age 3 to entering Grade 3
Max/Min: 40 max
Cost: $75
Description: In this four- day camp we will dance our way through Ephesians 6:10-18 with daily stories, bible verses, prayer, crafts, and snacks. We will learn WHAT the armor of God is and HOW we put it on and WHY we need it. Wear comfortable clothing; ballet shoes or tennis shoes recommended. Dancers will share what they learned in an informal show during the last 15 minutes of the last day of camp.
Camp Title: Keyboarding Gaming Camp
Instructor: Mr. Mellett, NLA Business/Technology Teacher
Date: 6/3/19 through 6/6/19 (4 days)
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Innovation Center, NLA Campus
Age Range: 4th-6th grade
Max/Min: 12 max / 5 min
Cost: $130
Description: Students will be introduced and learn a skill that will benefit the students their entire lives! Keyboarding! Students will practice their keyboarding skills through gaming and lessons that are designed to unlock levels, earn badges and win stars. All skill levels are welcome!
Camp Title: Keyboarding Gaming Camp
Instructor: Mr. Mellett, NLA Business/Technology Teacher
Date: 6/10/19 through 6/13/19 (4 days)
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Innovation Center, NLA Campus
Age Range: 4th-6th grade
Max/Min: 12 max / 5 min
Cost: $130
Description: Students will be introduced and learn a skill that will benefit the students their entire lives! Keyboarding! Students will practice their keyboarding skills through gaming and lessons that are designed to unlock levels, earn badges and win stars. All skill levels are welcome!
Camp Title: Snapology – Incredible Inventions Robotics
Instructor: Snapology staff
Date: 6/10/19 through 6/13/19 (4 days)
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 250, NLA Campus
Age Range: 8-12 years
Max/Min: 16 max / 6 min
Cost: $144
Description: Who said you couldn’t solve the world’s problems with LEGO bricks? Learn a little about the process real inventors go through to create new inventions while you help design, build, and program robotic machines to solve problems.
Camp Title: Snapology – Building a Better World
Instructor: Snapology staff
Date: 6/10/19 through 6/13/19 (4 days)
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Room 250, NLA Campus
Age Range: 8-12 years
Max/Min: 16 max / 6 min
Cost: $144
Description: In Snapology’s Building a Better World camp, children are challenged to think critically about the world around them. As students identify problems, they will think creatively about how they can use technology to inspire change. Alternative energy, green architecture, robotics, and technology all get rolled up into this camp as we talk about Building a Better World.
Camp Title: Bricks 4 Kidz – Coding & Engineering Camp (Offered 2 sessions)
Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz staff
Date: 6/17/19 through 6/20/19 (4 days) and 7/29/19-8/1/19
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 250, NLA Campus
Age Range: Ages 5-12
Max/Min: 20 max / 10min
Cost: $144
Description: Kids will take an adventurous journey to learn programming and coding using the world famous Scratch visual programming language, a project developed by the MIT Media Lab as part of our Engineering camp. Kids will also be learning STEM-based engineering principles by building a variety of fun-filled motorized models using LEGO Bricks and Technic elements with themes such as space exploration, cranium contraptions, and interesting inventions. The camp will include team building, group games, and recess activities to provide the time for shared fun and a chance to get to know fellow campers.
Camp Title: Introduction to Filmmaking
Instructor: Mr. Mellett, NLA Business/Technology Teacher
Date: 6/17/19 through 6/20/19 (4 days)
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Innovation Center, NLA Campus
Age Range: 4th-6th grade
Max/Min: 16 max / 5 min
Cost: $150
Description: Want to learn how to film a movie? Everyone will create a movie that they will be taking home with them at the end of the camp. Students need to bring a USB drive so all of their videos can be saved with them at the end of the camp. Students will learn how to design storyboards, add green screens and sound effects, learn video angle techniques, and create special effects.
Camp Title: 2D Video Game Creation
Instructor: Mr. Mellett, NLA Business/Technology Teacher
Date: 7/8/19 through 7/11/19 (4 days)
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (students entering 4th-6th grade) or 1:00 PM-4:00 PM (students entering 6th-8th grade)
Location: Innovation Center, NLA Campus
Age Range: 4th-6th grade (9 AM-12 PM) or 6th-8th grade (1 PM-4 PM)
Max/Min: 16 max / 5 min
Cost: $160
Description: Do you like playing video games? Learn to create a 2D video game with no coding experience needed. Design your own game, create your own characters, and learn the basics and structure of programming video games. Each child will learn how to convert your ideal game into a reality and design their own characters. Bring a USB drive on the final day to take home your video game!
Camp Title: Snapology- Kinderbots
Instructor: Snapology
Date: 7/8/19 through 7/11/19 (4 days)
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 250, NLA Campus
Age Range: Ages 4-6
Max/Min: 16max / 6 min
Cost: $144
Description: Children will begin to explore the world of robotics as they build simple models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. Whether learning about sensors while building drills and magic wands, or discovering ways that gears and pulleys create movement while building helicopters and robotic dogs, your child is sure to have a great time.
Camp Title: Snapology- Escape Room
Instructor: Snapology
Date: 7/8/19 through 7/11/19 (4 days)
Time: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Room 250, NLA Campus
Age Range: Ages 7-11
Max/Min: 16 max / 6 min
Cost: $144
Description: Each day of this camp, students and their team will discover clues, solve puzzles, answer riddles, and manipulate contraptions in order to complete the assigned tasks and ultimately unlock the box to escape Snapology! Using math, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, students will be required to work together to succeed in escaping Snapology. Students will also be given the opportunity to create their own Escape Rooms and try to complete the challenges developed by their peers.
Camp Title: 3D Printing and Laser Engraving
Instructor: Mr. Mellett, NLA Business/Technology Teacher
Date: 7/15/19 through 7/18/19 (4 days)
Time: 9 AM-12 PM (4th-6th grade) and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (6th-8th grade)
Location: Innovation Center, NLA Campus
Age Range: 4th-6th grade (9AM-12 PM) and 6th-8th grade (1PM-4PM)
Max/Min: 10 max / 5 min
Cost: $170
Description: Learn the basics of how to design 3D objects and print and/or engrave your creations into art pieces. Learn how to think, create and make 3D objects. They will be introduced to the leading software of 3D creation and engineering software that can be used to print 3D objects or laser engrave into materials. A selection of projects will be created during the camp that students will be able to print on the 3D printer and engrave with the laser engraver. Students will be able to share their design creations with others and take them home.
Camp Title: Makey Makey Inventorship
Instructor: Mr. Mellett, NLA Business/Technology Teacher
Date: 7/22/19 through 7/25/19
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM (4th-6th grade) and 1-4 PM (6th-8th grade)
Location: Innovation Center, NLA campus
Age Range: Entering 4th-8th grade
Max/Min: 10 max / 5 min
Cost: $170
Description: Inventors! Be creative, inventive and imaginative by becoming a Makey Makey Maker. Learn how to turn everyday objects into touchpads to use on a computer. Convert an idea into a reality. Using a Makey Makey tool, use nearly any object to convert it into an interactive project. Connect the physical world with the digital world. Students will journal your ideas like an inventor, make a banana digital piano, make a playdoh game controller, and make a stopwatch using cardboard.
Our summer academic program allows students the opportunity to earn Upper School credits in order to have more room in their schedule for other courses during the regular school year. *Please note, courses may be cancelled due to low enrollment.
Health
May 31 – June 14
Instructor: Doug Westlund
Cost: $255
Credit: 0.5
Intermediate Technology
June 3 – 21
Instructor: Brandon Mellett
Cost: $200
Credit: 0.5
Physical Education
June 3 – 21
Instructor: Robb Rupp
Cost: $250 (includes $25 golf fee)
Credit: 0.5
Physical Science
June 3 – 28
Instructor: Craig Butler
Cost: $445
Credit: 1.0
Algebra 2 Prep
June 20 – July 12 (no class July 4-5)
Instructor: Jeni Meyer
Cost: $225
Credit: 0.5
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