Courses and Activities
CAP participants are put into pods of 10-12 students and each pod will take three classes; each pod will be together for the whole day and attend the same classes. Classes in each pod vary and may include the visual arts, drama, music, dance, creative and nonfiction writing, computer, and athletics, including swimming. The classes for each pod are created to encourage all our students to choose courses that match their passions, as well as try something new! Each class will meet for approximately 80 minutes per day, five days a week.
When students register for the program, they must choose their pod which dictates their class schedule and the classes they take. Students who are participating in multiple sessions can choose a different pod for each session. Pod sizes are kept small and have limited capacity so we encourage families to enroll as early as possible.
Below are the courses for CAP 2021. Please note that pods for Session 1 and Session 2 are identical while Session 3 has some slight changes. Students who enroll in multiple sessions will have an opportunity to take a different set of courses for each session.
Course Offerings by Session
(Click on the tabs below to see the classes offered for each pod.)
Session 1: July 6 - 16 & Session 2: July 19 - 30
Below are class offerings for Session 1 and 2. For an easy to read, PDF version, please click the links below:
Pod 1: Grades 3-5
Model Making Construction
In this hands-on course, students will dive into the tools and techniques involved in constructing scale models. Campers will transform their personal vision into a three-dimensional reality. If you are interested in constructing rooms with a cool atmosphere, this is the perfect class for you.
Digital Photography
This course is designed for its participants to develop their photographic eye by learning techniques to control light, shadows, contrast, aperture, shutter speed and other skills to photograph the things they love about summer. By the end of the course, the participants will each have a collage of images that will represent their time in the sun. We will be learning portraiture, still life, landscape, and photo-journalistic style pictures.
Ceramics: Functional Art
Interested in working with clay? In this class, you will learn about and work with one of the oldest sculpting materials in history. You will learn to sculpt, build, and construct with clay to create functional pieces of art that you will be able to use and take home at the end of CAP!
Pod 2: Grades 3-5
Swimming
In this course, we will work on basic water safety and strengthen our aquatic abilities. We will learn skills like submersion techniques, breath control, gliding, crawl-stroke, kicking while prone or on back, and survival skills like treading water and jumping in with recovery. More advanced swimmers will practice new skills including rhythmic breathing, freestyle, backstroke, underwater swimming, deep water comfort, and diving.
Graphic Stories
Graphic stories are an exciting way to show and tell a story through the use of pictures/drawings and words. We will explore different forms of graphic stories- graphic novels, comics, drawings, and illustrations. So, be ready to let your creativity and imagination soar. We will use writing, drawing, and technology to create stories, play games, and make the impossible possible. Through our exploration of graphic novels, comics, and short stories told through pictures, you will have the opportunity to grow the art of writing and storytelling.
Structural Designs
If you love building miniature pieces and designing rooms, This class is the class for you! We will create our own structures, going room by room - decorating floors and walls, constructing furniture and all the unique details that will make your structure a home. You might choose to make a space station, a dollhouse, a castle, a stadium, or a barn. The delight is in the details. Please bring your imagination!
Pod 3: Grades 3-5
Jazz Band
Have you ever wondered how musicians make music on the spot?? It's called improvising! You can learn all about it, and how to do it here in Jazz Band! In this class, we will learn repertoire from jazz greats like Miles Davis and Duke Ellington. We will even take some solos! This class is for the 'cool cats'. Drums, piano, and amps are provided. Everyone else must bring their own instrument.
Creative Sports
In CAP’s Creative Sports, we will develop new games using elements of all of the games we love to play. Is there a way to blend volleyball with soccer? Or can we create a whole new game using a football? We seek to create moments of exhilarating competition in a good spirited atmosphere where fair play and fun rule. Let’s discover new possibilities together!
Creative Writing
Stories are everywhere! We read them, watch them, tell them, and in this class, we will write our own! We'll use our imaginations and take inspiration from our real lives to write all kinds of stories. We'll also practice using all the ingredients that a story needs: characters, setting, and action. If you bring your own creativity and a pencil, this class has no limits!
Pod 4: Grades 3-5
Puppet Theater
In this class you will create a small puppet theater and a set of puppets in order to make your own puppet show. Each week we will do a different style of puppets made from different materials. Some possible styles include: stick puppets, box puppets, finger puppets, sock puppets, glove puppets. Each child will choose from a list of stories provided, choose a story they have written, or use another story that they like.
iBand
Who thought that putting technology and music together could be so fun? In this class, we will learn how to play music on the iPad! We will play music as an ensemble, work individually on some tech savvy apps, and create awesome music.
Backyard Games
Summertime is about backyard games: kickball, flag football, wiffle ball, basketball, ultimate frisbee and much more!. Stay active and have fun while enjoying various sports and games this summer.
Pod 5: Grades 3-5
Modern Dance: The Choreography Challenge
Experience the joy of learning modern dance technique and performance in this fun dance class! Modern dance, which started as a rebellion against the rigid rules of classical ballet, allows dancers to interpret movement on their own in a free and expressive way. You will pick a concept dear to you and translate it into movement thanks to the storytelling tool of choreography!
LEGO Robotics
Time for us to play with the original building blocks - LEGOS!!! These plastic architectural nuggets come together to create anything you can imagine. Even more exciting is how we will bring them to life! Using the LEGO Mindstorms software, we'll explore the basics of computer programming to see your creations follow your every instruction. Starting out with the basics of structure and movement, and graduating into more complicated routines, you'll be in command of a complex robot by the end of the course.
Make A Movie!
Looking out at the world and into our imaginations, we will create short films varying from documentaries to commercial spoofs to live action dramas! This class will explore sound, motion, special effects, creativity, and more. While learning how to shoot and edit, we will make videos filled with the creatures, characters, and worlds both imagined and real.
Pod 6: Grades 3-5
Ceramics: Decorative Art
Clay has been used to create decorative art for thousands of years. From Egyptian statues to clay modeling for film/tv and fine art, clay has become an essential material for shaping cultures. You will learn to sculpt, build, and construct with clay to create decorative pieces of art that you will be able to take home at the end of CAP!
Intro to Programming: MIT Scratch
Do you have an interest in programming or an interest in learning how to make your own video games? In this class we will be exploring the basics of video game design and programming through Scratch, a kid friendly programming language for all ages.
Jazz and Hip Hop Dance
Jazz and Hip Hop go together like...milk and cereal! If you want to groove to some cool vibes, this class is for you. You will be fully immersed into the beautiful history of jazz music and how it influenced hip hop in today’s culture. Starting from the Charleston in 1913 to the powerful and exciting world of hip hop dance in the ‘70s and today, this class will not only inspire and produce great dancers, but you will also have tons of fun doing it! Each class ends with a fun combination that will leave you energized and feeling hip! So join in and get movin’ to the rhythm.
Pod 7: Grades 6-9
Backyard Games
Summertime is about backyard games: kickball, tag football, wiffle ball, basketball, ultimate frisbee and much more!. Stay active and have fun while enjoying various sports and games this summer.
TV Broadcasting
In this multifaceted class, you'll have a chance to explore the many aspects of broadcasting. Whether you want to be a TV reporter, camera operator, video editor, or story writer, this class has something for everyone! Students will create weekly segments about the fun, sometimes wacky, never boring, and most interesting aspects of CAP throughout the summer. Students will learn basic fundamental approaches to creating a video news segment from the creative process to the finished product.
LEGO Robotics
Time for us to play with the original building blocks - LEGOS!!! These plastic architectural nuggets come together to create anything you can imagine. Even more exciting is how we will bring them to life! Using the LEGO Mindstorms software, we'll explore the basics of computer programming to see your creations follow your every instruction. Starting out with the basics of structure and movement, and graduating into more complicated routines, you'll be in command of a complex robot by the end of the course.
Pod 8: Grades 6-9
Journalism
Do you have an eye for detail? Are you interested in everything and everyone in the world around you? Are you consistently in the ‘know’ and notorious for asking ‘why’? If so, then the journalism class is for you! This year we will focus on researching topics that are important to you; whether you want to go out and conduct a series of interviews, write a hard-hitting local or world news investigation, or want to start your own creative writing series, there will be plenty of opportunities to explore what interests you and to see your own work!
Model Making Construction
In this hands-on course, students will dive into the tools and techniques involved in constructing scale models. Campers will transform their personal vision into a three-dimensional reality. If you are interested in constructing rooms with a cool atmosphere, this is the perfect class for you.
Swimming
In this course, we will work on basic water safety and strengthen our aquatic abilities. We will learn skills like submersion techniques, breath control, gliding, crawl-stroke, kicking while prone or on back, and survival skills like treading water and jumping in with recovery. More advanced swimmers will practice new skills including rhythmic breathing, freestyle, backstroke, underwater swimming, deep water comfort, and diving.
Pod 9: Grades 6-9
Backyard Games
Summertime is about backyard games: kickball, tag football, wiffle ball, basketball, ultimate frisbee and much more!. Stay active and have fun while enjoying various sports and games this summer.
Ceramics: Clay Modeling and Wheel Throwing Class
For thousands of years, all around the world, potters have been using the wheel to make beautiful pots. In this class, you will get the chance to learn how to do the same! You will get to use the potter’s wheel every other day to create cups, bowls, and vases. Everything you make can be used to eat, drink, and serve food. When not on the wheel, you will learn about clay modeling and create unique sculptures using hand-building techniques.
Pop Up Card Making
Have fun exploring the world of Pop Up Cards. How are they made? What's never been tried? Beginning with examples of simple pop up cards, each camper will do a deep-dive into the limitless ways in which one can create amazing pop ups.
Pod 10: Grades 6-9
Digital Photography
This course is designed for its participants to develop their photographic eye by learning techniques to control light, shadows, contrast, aperture, shutter speed and other skills to photograph the things they love about summer. By the end of the course, the participants will each have a collage of images that will represent their time in the sun. We will be learning portraiture, still life, landscape, and photo-journalistic style pictures.
DIY Masters
Dream it. Create it. Clever crafting. Inspired designs. You will make a tote bag, a pillow, design your own stationery, jewelry boxes and so much more. You can also think of ways you might like to decorate your space. In this workshop you will have an opportunity to work on projects with clear and simple directions and to design/create your own projects with the support of the teacher and fellow campers. A wide array of materials will be at your disposal for your creative process. We will also work with some principles of sustainability.
Creative Expression: Poetry and Short Stories
Everyone needs to find creative outlets to express ourselves. In this class we will write short stories and poems to express what we like. We will draw inspiration from other poets, writers, rhyme schemes, and all forms of inspiration. This is the perfect class for anyone who wants to express their creativity.
Pod 11: Grades 6-9
Intro to Circuits: Wearable Tech, LED Lights, and more!
Do you like to tinker, explore, solve problems, and work with your hands? In this course we will explore the "Maker" movement and design, prototype and test a variety of projects. Students will get a chance to create circuits, control the functions of LED lights, and explore wearable tech. Students will apply the process of design thinking through their participation in a variety of design challenges. They will work to build understanding about how innovation and creativity of arts drives the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Jazz Band
Have you ever wondered how musicians make music on the spot?? It's called improvising! You can learn all about it, and how to do it here in Jazz Band! In this class, we will learn repertoire from jazz greats like Miles Davis and Duke Ellington. We will even take some solos! This class is for the 'cool cats'. Drums, piano, and amps are provided. Everyone else must bring their own instrument.
Creative Sports
In CAP’s Creative Sports, we will develop new games using elements of all of the games we love to play. Is there a way to blend volleyball with soccer? Or can we create a whole new game using a football? We seek to create moments of exhilarating competition in a good spirited atmosphere where fair play and fun rule. Let’s discover new possibilities together!
Pod 12: Grades 6-9
iBand Beatmaking
Who thought that putting technology and music together could be so fun? In this class, we will learn how to make Beats using Garageband. We will work individually and as a group learning how to create music using loops, and real instruments on the iPad. By the end of this class, students will know how to program beats, and create original electronic compositions.
Jazz and Hip Hop Dance
Jazz and Hip Hop go together like...milk and cereal! If you want to groove to some cool vibes, this class is for you. You will be fully immersed into the beautiful history of jazz music and how it influenced hip hop in today’s culture. Starting from the Charleston in 1913 to the powerful and exciting world of hip hop dance in the ‘70s and today, this class will not only inspire and produce great dancers, but you will also have tons of fun doing it! Each class ends with a fun combination that will leave you energized and feeling hip! So join in and get movin’ to the rhythm.
Instrumental Covers
Have you ever wanted to learn a song with no words on your instrument? Maybe video game music like Minecraft or other themes? Or maybe you heard a song you like in one of your favorite movies like Star Wars or Harry Potter? In this class, we discover the music behind the words of your favorite songs.
Pod 13: Grades 6-9
Video Game Design
Do you love video games? Have you ever wanted to make a video game your own? Well now you can! In Video Game Design we will be exploring how to make RPGs, Platformers, Dungeon Crawlers and everything in between! Using Gamemaker, you will learn the basics of creating a game: making levels, programming movement, creating your own character and finally putting it all together!
Backyard Games
Summertime is about backyard games: kickball, tag football, wiffle ball, basketball, ultimate frisbee and much more!. Stay active and have fun while enjoying various sports and games this summer.
Make a Movie!
Do you like to take, edit, and share videos? This class introduces the fundamentals of film and video production. Students will engage in hands-on experiences as they learn the basics of filmmaking: pre-production, production, and post-production. They develop skills in planning, organization, script writing, interpersonal communication, team building, and media literacy. We will practice shooting videos, doing sound recordings and sound engineering, and editing using iMovie. Our young producers will work individually, with partners, and in collaborative groups to explore every aspect of video production, from editing, green screens, stop-motion and other filming techniques.
Session 3: August 2 - 13
Below are class offerings for Session 3. For an easy to read, PDF version, please click the links below:
Pod 1: Grades 3-5
Model Making Construction
In this hands-on course, students will dive into the tools and techniques involved in constructing scale models. Campers will transform their personal vision into a three-dimensional reality. If you are interested in constructing rooms with a cool atmosphere, this is the perfect class for you.
Digital Photography
This course is designed for its participants to develop their photographic eye by learning techniques to control light, shadows, contrast, aperture, shutter speed and other skills to photograph the things they love about summer. By the end of the course, the participants will each have a collage of images that will represent their time in the sun. We will be learning portraiture, still life, landscape, and photo-journalistic style pictures.
Jazz and Hip Hop Dance
Jazz and Hip Hop go together like...milk and cereal! If you want to groove to some cool vibes, this class is for you. You will be fully immersed into the beautiful history of jazz music and how it influenced hip hop in today’s culture. Starting from the Charleston in 1913 to the powerful and exciting world of hip hop dance in the ‘70s and today, this class will not only inspire and produce great dancers, but you will also have tons of fun doing it! Each class ends with a fun combination that will leave you energized and feeling hip! So join in and get movin’ to the rhythm.
Pod 2: Grades 3-5
Swimming
In this course, we will work on basic water safety and strengthen our aquatic abilities. We will learn skills like submersion techniques, breath control, gliding, crawl-stroke, kicking while prone or on back, and survival skills like treading water and jumping in with recovery. More advanced swimmers will practice new skills including rhythmic breathing, freestyle, backstroke, underwater swimming, deep water comfort, and diving.
Graphic Stories
Graphic stories are an exciting way to show and tell a story through the use of pictures/drawings and words. We will explore different forms of graphic stories- graphic novels, comics, drawings, and illustrations. So, be ready to let your creativity and imagination soar. We will use writing, drawing, and technology to create stories, play games, and make the impossible possible. Through our exploration of graphic novels, comics, and short stories told through pictures, you will have the opportunity to grow the art of writing and storytelling.
Structural Designs
If you love building miniature pieces and designing rooms, This class is the class for you! We will create our own structures, going room by room - decorating floors and walls, constructing furniture and all the unique details that will make your structure a home. You might choose to make a space station, a dollhouse, a castle, a stadium, or a barn. The delight is in the details. Please bring your imagination!
Pod 3: Grades 3-5
Jazz Band
Have you ever wondered how musicians make music on the spot?? It's called improvising! You can learn all about it, and how to do it here in Jazz Band! In this class, we will learn repertoire from jazz greats like Miles Davis and Duke Ellington. We will even take some solos! This class is for the 'cool cats'. Drums, piano, and amps are provided. Everyone else must bring their own instrument.
Creative Sports
In CAP’s Creative Sports, we will develop new games using elements of all of the games we love to play. Is there a way to blend volleyball with soccer? Or can we create a whole new game using a football? We seek to create moments of exhilarating competition in a good spirited atmosphere where fair play and fun rule. Let’s discover new possibilities together!
Creative Writing
Stories are everywhere! We read them, watch them, tell them, and in this class, we will write our own! We'll use our imaginations and take inspiration from our real lives to write all kinds of stories. We'll also practice using all the ingredients that a story needs: characters, setting, and action. If you bring your own creativity and a pencil, this class has no limits!
Pod 4: Grades 3-5
Puppet Theater
In this class you will create a small puppet theater and a set of puppets in order to make your own puppet show. Each week we will do a different style of puppets made from different materials. Some possible styles include: stick puppets, box puppets, finger puppets, sock puppets, glove puppets. Each child will choose from a list of stories provided, choose a story they have written, or use another story that they like.
iBand
Who thought that putting technology and music together could be so fun? In this class, we will learn how to play music on the iPad! We will play music as an ensemble, work individually on some tech savvy apps, and create awesome music.
Backyard Games
Summertime is about backyard games: kickball, flag football, wiffle ball, basketball, ultimate frisbee and much more!. Stay active and have fun while enjoying various sports and games this summer.
Pod 5: Grades 3-5
Modern Dance: The Choreography Challenge
Experience the joy of learning modern dance technique and performance in this fun dance class! Modern dance, which started as a rebellion against the rigid rules of classical ballet, allows dancers to interpret movement on their own in a free and expressive way. You will pick a concept dear to you and translate it into movement thanks to the storytelling tool of choreography!
LEGO Robotics
Time for us to play with the original building blocks - LEGOS!!! These plastic architectural nuggets come together to create anything you can imagine. Even more exciting is how we will bring them to life! Using the LEGO Mindstorms software, we'll explore the basics of computer programming to see your creations follow your every instruction. Starting out with the basics of structure and movement, and graduating into more complicated routines, you'll be in command of a complex robot by the end of the course.
Make A Movie!
Looking out at the world and into our imaginations, we will create short films varying from documentaries to commercial spoofs to live action dramas! This class will explore sound, motion, special effects, creativity, and more. While learning how to shoot and edit, we will make videos filled with the creatures, characters, and worlds both imagined and real.
Pod 6: Grades 6-9
Backyard Games
Summertime is about backyard games: kickball, tag football, wiffle ball, basketball, ultimate frisbee and much more!. Stay active and have fun while enjoying various sports and games this summer.
TV Broadcasting
In this multifaceted class, you'll have a chance to explore the many aspects of broadcasting. Whether you want to be a TV reporter, camera operator, video editor, or story writer, this class has something for everyone! Students will create weekly segments about the fun, sometimes wacky, never boring, and most interesting aspects of CAP throughout the summer. Students will learn basic fundamental approaches to creating a video news segment from the creative process to the finished product.
LEGO Robotics
Time for us to play with the original building blocks - LEGOS!!! These plastic architectural nuggets come together to create anything you can imagine. Even more exciting is how we will bring them to life! Using the LEGO Mindstorms software, we'll explore the basics of computer programming to see your creations follow your every instruction. Starting out with the basics of structure and movement, and graduating into more complicated routines, you'll be in command of a complex robot by the end of the course.
Pod 7: Grades 6-9
Journalism
Do you have an eye for detail? Are you interested in everything and everyone in the world around you? Are you consistently in the ‘know’ and notorious for asking ‘why’? If so, then the journalism class is for you! This year we will focus on researching topics that are important to you; whether you want to go out and conduct a series of interviews, write a hard-hitting local or world news investigation, or want to start your own creative writing series, there will be plenty of opportunities to explore what interests you and to see your own work!
Model Making Construction
In this hands-on course, students will dive into the tools and techniques involved in constructing scale models. Campers will transform their personal vision into a three-dimensional reality. If you are interested in constructing rooms with a cool atmosphere, this is the perfect class for you.
Swimming
In this course, we will work on basic water safety and strengthen our aquatic abilities. We will learn skills like submersion techniques, breath control, gliding, crawl-stroke, kicking while prone or on back, and survival skills like treading water and jumping in with recovery. More advanced swimmers will practice new skills including rhythmic breathing, freestyle, backstroke, underwater swimming, deep water comfort, and diving.
Pod 8: Grades 6-9
Backyard Games
Summertime is about backyard games: kickball, tag football, wiffle ball, basketball, ultimate frisbee and much more!. Stay active and have fun while enjoying various sports and games this summer.
DIY Masters
Dream it. Create it. Clever crafting. Inspired designs. You will make a tote bag, a pillow, design your own stationery, jewelry boxes and so much more. You can also think of ways you might like to decorate your space. In this workshop you will have an opportunity to work on projects with clear and simple directions and to design/create your own projects with the support of the teacher and fellow campers. A wide array of materials will be at your disposal for your creative process. We will also work with some principles of sustainability.
Pop Up Card Making
Have fun exploring the world of Pop Up Cards. How are they made? What's never been tried? Beginning with examples of simple pop up cards, each camper will do a deep-dive into the limitless ways in which one can create amazing pop ups.
Pod 9: Grades 6-9
Digital Photography
This course is designed for its participants to develop their photographic eye by learning techniques to control light, shadows, contrast, aperture, shutter speed and other skills to photograph the things they love about summer. By the end of the course, the participants will each have a collage of images that will represent their time in the sun. We will be learning portraiture, still life, landscape, and photo-journalistic style pictures.
Backyard Games
Summertime is about backyard games: kickball, tag football, wiffle ball, basketball, ultimate frisbee and much more!. Stay active and have fun while enjoying various sports and games this summer.
Creative Expression: Poetry and Short Stories
Everyone needs to find creative outlets to express ourselves. In this class we will write short stories and poems to express what we like. We will draw inspiration from other poets, writers, rhyme schemes, and all forms of inspiration. This is the perfect class for anyone who wants to express their creativity.
Pod 10: Grades 6-9
Video Game Design
Do you love video games? Have you ever wanted to make a video game your own? Well now you can! In Video Game Design we will be exploring how to make RPGs, Platformers, Dungeon Crawlers and everything in between! Using Gamemaker, you will learn the basics of creating a game: making levels, programming movement, creating your own character and finally putting it all together!
Jazz Band
Have you ever wondered how musicians make music on the spot?? It's called improvising! You can learn all about it, and how to do it here in Jazz Band! In this class, we will learn repertoire from jazz greats like Miles Davis and Duke Ellington. We will even take some solos! This class is for the 'cool cats'. Drums, piano, and amps are provided. Everyone else must bring their own instrument.
Creative Sports
In CAP’s Creative Sports, we will develop new games using elements of all of the games we love to play. Is there a way to blend volleyball with soccer? Or can we create a whole new game using a football? We seek to create moments of exhilarating competition in a good spirited atmosphere where fair play and fun rule. Let’s discover new possibilities together!
Pod 11: Grades 6-9
iBand Beatmaking
Who thought that putting technology and music together could be so fun? In this class, we will learn how to make Beats using Garageband. We will work individually and as a group learning how to create music using loops, and real instruments on the iPad. By the end of this class, students will know how to program beats, and create original electronic compositions.
Jazz and Hip Hop Dance
Jazz and Hip Hop go together like...milk and cereal! If you want to groove to some cool vibes, this class is for you. You will be fully immersed into the beautiful history of jazz music and how it influenced hip hop in today’s culture. Starting from the Charleston in 1913 to the powerful and exciting world of hip hop dance in the ‘70s and today, this class will not only inspire and produce great dancers, but you will also have tons of fun doing it! Each class ends with a fun combination that will leave you energized and feeling hip! So join in and get movin’ to the rhythm.
Instrumental Covers
Have you ever wanted to learn a song with no words on your instrument? Maybe video game music like Minecraft or other themes? Or maybe you heard a song you like in one of your favorite movies like Star Wars or Harry Potter? In this class, we discover the music behind the words of your favorite songs.
