2017 Summer Catalog

A Full Summer of Fun Camps for All ages
June 6 — August 4 Preschool — Grade 12

2017 Summer Camp Catalog

Www.westwoodschool.org/summerprograms

Get ready for a summer full of adventure!

Summer Fun in the Branch

The Westwood School’s summer schedule includes EVERY week this summer from
June 6th through August 4th. Each week there are new adventures specifically chosen to

provide the best summer experience! Have a look through our catalog; there is
something for all ages, Preschool through High School.

Questions or comments? Discover a Westwood Summer

We’d love to hear from you! Westwood’s exciting and stimulating day camps
[email protected] encourage children to explore and learn from
the world around them.

Sign up today!

Summer Registration is due by
April 28th, 2017

Table of Contents

Where to Find your Summer Fun!

Program Overview (Camps by Week) ……….….… 3
Preschool …………………….………..…...………… 4
Elementary (Grade 1 through 6) …………………… 6
Upper School (Grade 7 through 12) …………….... 8
General Camp Information……………………………9
Contact Information ………………………….……... 10

Unlock Your Child’s Creativity,
Confidence, and Talents

Program Overview Grade levels refer to the grade that your child
will be entering for the 2017-2018 school Year.
Camps by Week

Week 1: June 6 through June 9 (4 Days) Week 6: July 10 through July 14 Ages 3-6
Grade 1-6
The Great Outdoors Ages 3-6 Bon Appetit Grade 8-12
Michelangelo’s Apprentices Grade 1-3 Daring Girls and Dangerous Boys
The House is Open (Week 1*) Ages 3-6
Week 2: June 12 through June 16 Ages 3-6 Grade 1-6
Grade 1-3 Week 7: July 17 through July 21 Grade 7-12
Astronomy Explorers Grade 4-6 Grade 8-12
Digital Creativity Grade 11 Around the World
Lego Robotics Writing Wizards Ages 3-6
College Essay Workshop Intro to Ceramics Grade 1-6
The House is Open (Week 2*) Grade 1-6
Week 3: June 19 through June 23 Ages 3-6 Grade 7-12
Grade 1-6 Week 8: July 24 through July 28
Lego Mania Grade 7-8 Ages 3-6
Westwood Staycation Princesses & Superheros Grade 1-6
Teen Camp (Middle School) Kid Nation Grade 1-6
Discover France
Week 4: June 26 through June 30 Ages 3-6 ALPS Adventures
Grade 1-6
Music, Movement, & Drama Grade 1-6 Week 9: July 31 through August 4
Everyone Can Be A Mathematician!
Business Kids and Entrepreneurs Grade 9-12 Mini Med School
Teen Camp (High School) Wizardry Camp
Back-to-School Academic Refresher
Week 5: July 5 through July 7 (3 days)
* Special Dates and schedule of events
Preschool Childcare Ages 3-6
Elementary Childcare Grade 1-6

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PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS

For Students Ages 3 through 6

The Great Outdoors (4 days) Preschool Childcare (3 days)

Week 1: 9 am—12 pm Week 5: 9 am—3 pm

Kick off your child’s summer fun by gathering around the campsite Westwood will provide child care during this short holiday week.
for songs and stories. Campers will explore the great outdoors as Activities will include, but are not limited to, outdoor play, crafts,
they make s’mores, learn about woodland creatures such as birds, movies, games, and gym time. Please note there will not be a Splash
bears and snakes, take hikes to explore nature, and even go day or pizza on Friday.
fishing in the classroom!
Instructor: Ms. Kendall Burgess, Ms. Abby Rodriguez, and
Instructor: Mrs. Cathie Scott Ms. Ashton Worthen
Cost: $150 Cost: $175

Astronomy Explorers Bon Appetit

Week 2: 9 am—12 pm Week 6: 9 am—12 pm

3...2...1... blast off to outer space! As This delicious camp will engage all the senses and allow campers to
they soar among the stars, campers get creative in the kitchen. Each day they will prepare food, explore
will learn about constellations, math through measuring, discover the importance of nutrition, and
planets, rocket ships and what it’s like create their very own recipe book to bring home. There is no need to
to be an astronaut living in outer pack a lunch this week; kids will prepare meals and desserts each
space. As kids prepare for landing, day. Future foodies, this camp is for you!
the fun and discovery will end with a
special chance to bounce on the Instructor: Mrs. Gail Macalik
“moon” at Westwood! Cost: $220

Instructor: Mrs. Cathie Scott
Cost: $190

Lego Mania

Week 3: 9 am—12 pm

Calling all master builders, this camp is for you! From boats and
cars to marble mazes, the possibilities are endless. Using
everyone’s favorite building bricks, kids will explore scientific and
mathematic ideas while letting their imaginations soar. Campers will
build and test their creations, then work as a group to come up with
design improvements. The fun and creativity is boundless!

Instructor: Mrs. Ellen Woodbridge
Cost: $190

Music, Movement, & Drama

Week 4: 9 am—12 pm

You need to shake your wiggles out in Music,
Movement, and Drama! Learn new songs,
dances, even bucket drumming. In addition to
playing new musical games, we will also learn
how to express emotions and act out children’s
stories. The week will concludes with a
performance for parents and other campers on
Day 4!

Instructor: Mrs. Tommi Lawrence
Cost: $190

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Every Friday of Summer is Special: Extended Day and
Pizza will be provided & students will Afternoon ChildCare

Splash outside in Mini Pools! Preschool Camps run
from 9 AM through 12 PM.
Around the world
Children may arrive as
Week 7: 9 am—12 pm early as 7:30 AM for no fee.

Each day campers will “travel” to a new continent to explore the Extended Day is offered
traditions, culture, and food of different countries without leaving
the school! The students will also learn about each country’s music from 12 PM to 3 PM for $65 per
and practice its traditional dance. While visiting different countries, week. Children will have lunch*,
there will be crafts for the students to make and bring home as story time and nap (if needed),
“souvenirs.” Don’t worry about the passport; each student will
create their own! and participate in guided
activities.
Instructor: Ms. Shelby Navalta
Cost: $190 Afternoon Childcare from

Princesses and SuperHeros 3 PM to 6 PM is offered for $50
per week. Children will have a
Week 8: 9 am—12 pm snack and enjoy time outside
or in the gym. Games, crafts,
Do you have what it takes to save the world? Do you have the and movies will be available.
sparkle to rule the world? Train to be the superhero or princess
you were meant to be! Save the world from evil-doers everywhere *Children bring their own lunch
in this interactive and high energy camp. The training combines excluding Fridays.
cooperative games, team building activities, literature, educational
enrichment activities, and craft projects to ensure your powers will
be supreme.

Instructor: Little Scholars
Cost: $190

Mini Med School

Week 9: 9 am—12 pm

Is there a doctor in camp? Join us this summer as we bring Mini
Med School to camp! Our little doctors will use stuffed animal
patients to take blood pressure readings, give “stitches”, put on a
cast and make their own first aid kit, all while learning lots about
what doctors, dentists, EMTs and other medical professionals do
on a daily basis. Join us in this fun filled camp.

Instructor: Little Scholars
Cost: $190

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Elementary SUMMER CAMPS

For Students Grades 1 through 6

Westwood Staycation

Week 3: 9 am—3 pm

Come “Staycation” with us as we load up the Westwood bus for
new adventures each day around North Texas. We’ll leave
campus daily for different trips. From the movie theater to
swimming, there is going to be something for everyone.

Instructor: Ms. Pamela Pfautsch
Cost: $325

Everyone Can Be a Mathematician!

Week 4: 9 am—12 pm (half day)

No need to bring a calculator to this camp. Future mathletes will
have access to traditional and Montessori tools to boost those
math skills and embark on some mathematical theory! We
recommend pairing this camp with Business Kids in the afternoon.

Instructor: Ms. Pamela Pfautsch
Cost: $125

Michelangelo's Apprentices (4 days) Business Kids & Entrepreneurs

Week 1: 9 am—3 pm Week 4: 12 pm—3 pm (half day)

Kids will paint, sketch, and sculpt as their imaginations take flight. This is your child’s chance to put their innovative business ideas to
Learning new techniques and expanding their knowledge of art work. Kids will be able to start their companies as they learn
history, budding artists will love this chance to explore different economics and business basics. We recommend pairing this camp
mediums and learn from the masters. with Mathematicians in the morning.

Instructor: Mrs. Kathleen Goree Instructor: Ms. Pamela Pfautsch
Cost: $210 Cost: $125

Digital Creativity Elementary Childcare (3 days)

Week 2: Grade 1-3 Only, 9 am—3 pm Week 5: 9 am—3 pm

This innovative art camp will guide campers as they develop Westwood will provide child care during this short holiday week.
imaginative creations through the use of a wide range of Activities will include, but are not limited to, outdoor play, crafts,
technology. Using tools such as Photoshop, Photography, movies, games, and gym time. Students are welcome to bring
Micrograph, Virtual Collage, and Pixel Art. Kids will explore their electronics and/or personal items to share with friends. Please
talents and artistic expressions. Each student will bring home a note there will not be a Splash day or pizza on Friday.
USB drive with their stored work!
Instructor: Ms. Kendall Burgess, Ms. Abby Rodriguez, and
Instructor: Mrs. Daisy Calderon Ms. Ashton Worthen
Cost: $250 Cost: $175

Lego robotics

Weeks 2: Grade 4-6 Only, 9 am—3 pm

Campers will learn how to build and program a LEGO® EV3
Mindstorms Robotics kits and our unique Bricks 4 Kids model
plans. Campers will work in groups to build and program new
models each day, learn to program the robots to accomplish
varying levels of challenges throughout the week. Day 5 will
include a battle robots competition! Laptops will be provided.

Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz
Cost: $275

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Summer at Westwood encourages kids to try new things and
rise to challenges, all while laughing along with friends!

Daring Girls and Dangerous Boys Extended Day and
Afternoon ChildCare
Week 6: 9 am—3 pm
full Day Elementary camps run
Ready for a little adventure? Join us as we rise to meet new
challenges, make crafts, and complete experiments. Campers will from 9 AM through 3 PM.
learn how to catch a fish from a self-made fishing pole, play field Children may arrive as
games and splash at Addison Circle, have a scavenger hunt and
learn fun camp songs. Come spend a week on the brave side! early as 7:30 AM for no fee.

Instructor: Mrs. Tommi Lawrence Half Day Elementary camps run
Cost: $250
from either 9 AM through 12 PM
Writing wizards or 12 PM to 3PM.

Week 7: 9 am—3 pm

Whether a novice or an expert, "writing wizards" will express
themselves through stories and poetry. They will learn to use their
writing to persuade, inform, and entertain others. Campers will
produce original books, illuminated manuscripts, newspapers,
brochures, and performance pieces. Bring your favorite pen and
journal!

Instructor: Mrs. Gail Macalik
Cost: $250

Kid Nation Afternoon Childcare from

Week 8: 9 am—3 pm 3 PM to 6 PM is offered for $50
per week. Children will have a
Our most popular camp returns! Kids will create their own town snack and enjoy time outside or
from the ground up. Each camper will receive a cardboard “house” in the gym. Games, crafts, and
to build and decorate as they chose. After their developments are
completed, kids will create laws, find jobs, and run their own movies will be available.
businesses in Kid Nation.

Instructor: Mrs. Tommi Lawrence
Cost: $275

Discover France *Children bring their own lunch
excluding Fridays.
Week 8: 9 am—3 pm
Back-to-School Academic Refresher
Bonjour! “Pack your bags” and get ready to discover France!
Campers will enjoy taking virtual tours of the Eiffel Tower and Week 9: 12 am—3 pm
exquisite museums of Paris, cooking French cuisine, crafting fun
“souvenirs “ to bring home, and learning how to speak basic After a long and wonderful summer, it’s time to get ready for
French words and phrases. school to begin! Students can join us this week to get their minds
prepped and ready to hit the ground running. From math to writing,
Instructor: Ms. Clara Nojoumian we’ll make sure kids have a head start for the first day of school!
Cost: $250 Instructor: Ms. Pamela Pfautsch
Cost: $125
Wizardry camp

Week 9: 9 am—12pm (Half-day)

Calling all muggles for Challenge Island™ ’s All New WIZARDRY
Camp! Our movie-inspired STEM challenges will include designing
your own magic wand, building Hogwart’s castle, creating magic
snitches, and mixing up magic potions. Space for our Wizardry
Party Camp is sure to disappear like lightning, so sign before you
can say Wingardium!

Instructor: Challenge Island™
Cost: $145

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Upper School Summer Camps

For Students Grades 7 through 12

College Essay Workshop House is open—at the westwood school

Week 2: 9 am—1 pm Grade 11 only Weeks 6 & 7: Grade 8-12 — see special schedule of events

Students will develop the skills necessary to write memorable and Dallas is excited to announce its newest Summer Theatre Program
“stand-out” college essays. They will complete all The Common HOUSE IS OPEN, a two-week musical theatre intensive experience
Application, ApplyTexas and university specific college essays for unlike any other. Dallas' leading teaching artists take students
the fall 2017 application rotation. In a focused environment, with a through a Theatre Rehearsal process with two performances.
teacher and a student mentor, students will have the opportunity to House Is Open is an all inclusive program created to help aspiring
complete all of their college essays. young artists overcome their stage fright fears and turn them into
passion for the performing arts. Our house is open to your student’s
Instructor: Ms. Courtney Craig talent! Show title will be revealed June 11, 2017!
Cost: $175
Instructors: Abene, Worthen, Walker, Buczek-Simmons, de la Torre
Teen Camp—Middle School and Grace
Cost: $625
Week 3: Grade 7-8 Only (WW Students & Alumni ONLY)
Intro to ceramics
Calling all Westwood Middle School teens! This popular
camp is filled with tons of fun and field trips including a trip to Week 7: 9 am—12 pm
Six Flags. The camp kicks off with lending a helping hand
during a rewarding community service project and continues Get ready to get messy while learning the basic techniques of
with days of fun! You will even get the chance to spend the ceramic art! Students will experiment with various methods,
night at the school for a lock-in! including pinch pots, coil building, slab work, and wheel throwing.
Underglazing and sculptural processes will also be explored. Finished
Instructor: Ms. Courtney Craig work will be available to pick up after it is kiln fired off site. This class
Cost: $325 is suitable for students of all levels.

Teen camp—High School Instructor: Mrs. Laura Hudgins
Cost: $250
Week 4: Grade 9-12 only (WW Students & Alumni ONLY)
ALPS adventures
Calling all Westwood high school teens! This camp is packed with
exciting activities and community building experiences throughout Week 8: 9 am—3 pm (Westwood students & alumni only)
the week including a trip to Six Flags. Pack your bags and spend
one night right on campus. This camp kicks off with students For an intense week of outdoor activity where participants hone their
lending a helping hand with a community service project and hiking, climbing, swimming, and navigational skills, join the ALPS
continues with days of fun and peer bonding experiences! camp. The week of activities culminates in a trip to Mineral Wells
State Park where students will put their climbing skills to the test and
Instructor: Ms. Courtney Craig cool off in the lake afterwards. (8:00 AM–5:30 PM on final camp day)
Cost: $325
Instructor: Mr. Shaun Dalrymple
Cost: $300

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General Information

Schedules, Registration, Payment, and Policies

Camp Schedules Registration Details

Westwood Summer Camps are offered in nine Registration is not complete without the following:
one-week sessions with different activities and themes  $250 Deposit (unless camp is less than $250)
each week.  $25 Registration Fee
 Camp Registration Form (2 pages)
Morning Care: 7:15 am — 9:00 am
Required health information is on Page 2 of the
Morning Care is provided for no charge to all Registration Form. Health information is due 3 weeks
students attending camps begining at 9:00 AM. prior to your child’s camp start date. Please provide
any additional details as needed such as current
Extended Day: 12:00 pm — 3:00 pm immunization records for non-Westwood students or
Asthma and Allergy Forms.
Available for half-day morning camps.
$65 per week. Online registration information is available at
westwoodschool.org/summer-camps. Information and
Aftercare: 3:00 pm — 6:00 pm Registration Forms should be signed and submitted to
the Westwood office.
Available throughout the summer.
$50 per week Registration Deadline

Camps may run at different times. Please check the Summer Registration Forms are due by
Registration Form or Summer Catalog for your child’s April 28th, 2017.
specific time.
Classes fill quickly; we encourage families to register
Late Fees early. Spaces are limited and camps will be closed to
additional campers once filled to capacity.
Drop-in rates are available for Extended Day and
Aftercare. Please contact the Summer Director for You will be notified at least two weeks prior to the start
information. Any child not picked up within 15 minutes date of a class if a camp is full or cancelled.
of their camp ending will be charged the drop-in rate.
Payment
Westwood closes at 6:00 PM. An automatic late fee of
$15 will be charged for any child not picked up by A $250 deposit, or payment in full if the camp is less
6:00 PM. An additional $1 per minute will be charged than $250, and $25 registration fee are due at the time
for any child at Westwood past 6:15 PM. of enrollment. Enrollment for three weeks or less
requires payment of the full summer tuition amount on
Lunches or before May 19th, 2017. Enrollment for four or more
weeks requires a 50% payment by May 19, 2017, and
Campers in full-day camps and those in Extended Day a second payment by June 23, 2017. No credit will be
must bring a lunch Monday through Thursday. given for absences.
Microwaves and refrigeration are available to all
students on campus. On Fridays, campers should just Cancellation Policy
bring a fruit or vegetable and a drink because pizza is
provided at no additional charge! Written notification is due 4 weeks prior to the start
date of a class. Tuition will then be refunded, minus
Splash Day! the registration fee. Without this advance written
notification, no refund will be given.
Every Friday, with the exception of Week 5, all
campers on campus will have a Splash Day! For Student Policy
Preschool students, mini pools and water toys will be
available. For older campers, an inflatable water slide Westwood reserves the right to dismiss any student
will be available. All campers should wear a swimsuit whose conduct is unsatisfactory or who fails to follow
underneath their clothes on Fridays and bring a towel Westwood rules and regulations. No refund will be
and sunscreen. A hat and sunglasses are made to any student who withdraws or is dismissed
recommended. from a week of camp after the camp has begun.

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The Westwood School

14340 Proton Road
Dallas, TX 75244
972.239.8598

www.westwoodschool.org/
summerprograms

Head of School Head of Lower School

Heather Lourcey Gulzar Babool
[email protected] [email protected]

Business Office Front Office

Janet Cardona [email protected]
[email protected]

Every Friday is Splash Day!

Wear your Swimsuit! On Fridays,
all campers on campus will
have fun in the sun.

Preschool will enjoy mini pools
and water toys.

Older Campers will bounce and
splash on an inflatable water slide.

Pizza will be provided to all students.

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