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201
Digital Video Production
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Who: Grades 9-12
When:
June 16-July 3, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
How Much:
$785
Credit: 0.5
Instructor: Michael Gillett
Learn the basics of creating in the moving image field. Using digital video cameras, students will learn the fundamentals of film production. Techniques in camera movement, lighting, story boarding, sound, and editing will be taught. Instructor Michael Gillett will introduce concepts in interviewing, advertising, animation, documentary, collage music videos, and storytelling. Each student will create a portfolio series of their own productions and collaborate on projects with their classmates. Basic video editing will be done using iMovie.
No prerequisite.
202
Speech
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Who: Grades 9-12
When:
June 16-July 11, from 1-4 p.m.
How Much:
$765
Credit: 0.5
This course emphasizes vocal skills and spoken communication. Students learn how to research, organize, and present several types of speeches: informational, persuasive, etc. Presentations are critiqued by classmates and the instructor.
203
Painting Studio
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Who: Grades 9-12
When:
July 7-July 25 from 1-5 p.m.
How Much:
$800
Credit: 0.5
This class wil explore a variety of issues, styles, and techniques in the art of painting. Students will conceive, plan, and create original paintings that express an idea, feeling, or point of view. Students will learn to use traditional and experimental media. Students will shape the elements of line, space, color, light, and texture to express their ideas, to describe their perceptions, and to create interest, memorability, and/or beauty.
204
Photography
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Who: Grades 8-12
When:
Section A: July 7-25, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Section B: July 7-25, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
How Much:
$800
Credit: 0.5
Instructor: Betty Lark Ross
This course welcomes beginning, intermediate, and experienced photographers. Led by Latin's Visual Arts Department chair Betty Lark Ross, students will photograph people, objects, and the city, as well as explore individual interests. Class members will investigate camera functions, develop their own film, and experiment with hand coloring and solarizing to create interesting effects. Students must have a 35mm camera with a manual mode.
205
Improv Company
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Who: Grades 9-12
When:
June 23-July 18, from 9 a.m.-Noon
How Much:
$765
Credit: 0.5
Instructor: Nick Baer
Instructed by Latin School teacher Nick Baer, this course will start with short form improvisational games emphasizing immediate reaction, fast thinking, concentration, and wit. We will move on to long form improvisation emphasizing sustaining and building character, interaction with other actors, and the development of fully realized and structured stories. The final project will be the writing and rehearsal of an original long-form improvisational piece to be presented to an audience. The class will require limited out of class writing.
301
Freshman Prep
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Who: Grade 9
When:
Section A: June 16-27, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Section B: June 16-27, Noon-2 p.m.
How Much:
$365
This course will focus on the assigned summer reading for Latin's incoming ninth graders. Students will practice close reading, journal writing, text and context analysis, and essay writing. Enrollment is open to students entering Latin in the fall of 2008.
302
SAT Prep
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Who: Grades 10-12
When:
June 16-27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
How Much:
$775
Instructor: Jeff Windus and Warren Hawley
Take advantage of an intensive two-week course to improve your SAT scores during the summer months. Students will acquire the tools and confidence to tackle the SAT Reasoning Test through this rigorous and effective prep course. During class meetings, students will increase their understanding of the critical reading, math, and writing components of the SAT through individualized and group instruction. In addition to learning general test-taking strategies, students will take (and then analyze) a number of sample SATs.
303
Expository Writing
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Who: Grades 9-12
When:
June 16-27, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
How Much:
$365
This class is for students who want to know what steps go into writing a good, solid essay and avoid teacher-written comments like "problematic thesis," "argument needs work," or "support still lacking." This course will cover the fundamental principles of writing a thesis-driven essay. Students will work as a class, in small seminar groups, and individually with the instructor.
304
Middle School Reading and Study Skills
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Who: Grades 6-8
When:
Section A: June 16-July 3, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Section B: July 7-25, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
How Much:
$545
This skills-building class will help students enhance their vocabularies and improve reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and study habits. Students will focus on improving their organization, planning, note-taking, and test preparation processes.
305
Middle School Writing Lab
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Who: Grades 6-8
When:
July 7-25, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
How Much:
$545
Students will develop their writing skills, enhance their vocabularies, and read poetry and prose to build on the analytical abilities needed to complete writing assignments in the areas of exposition, argumentation, description, and narration.
401
Middle School Math Review
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Who: Grades 6-7
When:
June 16-July 3, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
How Much:
$545
This course is intended for the student who would like to establish a stronger grasp of concepts already learned, or be introduced to new topics. Students will gain a firm understanding of material that will help them to succeed in pre-algebra. The course will explore fractions, decimals, percents, and introductory algebraic concepts including equations, inequalities, and number theory.
402
Algebra I
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Who: Grades 8-12
When:
June 16-July 25, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
How Much:
$995
Credit: 1
The equivalent of a full-year course and prerequisite for Algebra II, this class will cover linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, exponents, and graphing. It is designed for students who want to improve their grade in an Algebra I course previously taken for credit, who will be taking Algebra I as a freshman and would like a preview, or who wish to move ahead in their study of mathematics. Enrollment is open to students entering eighth grade or above who have consulted with their math teacher. A TI-83 calculator is required of all students registered in this class. A 30-minute lunch break is included.
403
Algebra II
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Who: Grades 8-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I
When:
June 16-July 25, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
How Much:
$995
Credit: 1
The equivalent of a full-year course, this class includes a brief review of Algebra I and the study of systems of equations, relations, functions, quadratics, irrational and complex numbers, and logarithms. This course is designed for students who either want to improve their grade in an Algebra II course previously taken for credit or who wish to move ahead in their study of mathematics. Enrollment is open to students who have successfully completed Algebra I and have consulted with their math teacher. A TI-83 calculator is required of all students in this class. A 30-minute lunch break is included.
404
Geometry
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Who: Grades 8-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I
When:
June 16-July 25, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
How Much:
$995
Credit: 1
The equivalent of a full-year course, this class will stress proofs and teach students the use of inductive and deductive reasoning to solve problems. It is designed for students who either want to improve their grade in a geometry course previously taken for credit or move ahead in their study of mathematics. Enrollment is open to students who have successfully completed Algebra I and have consulted with their math teacher. A 30-minute lunch break is included.
501
Math and Science Camp: Global Warming
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Who: Grades 7-8
When:
June 9-13, 9:00 a.m.-Noon
How Much:
$250
Instructor: Matthew Casey and Matt Bardoe
What is global warming? How do we use math to show its existence and measure its causes and effects, how much can we do to change it, and how does it affect our lives in Chicago?
Led by Latin School teachers Matthew Casey and Matt Bardoe, students will investigate the math and science of global climate change, green technology, and alternative energy sources. Designed for students with a strong background and interest in math and science, we will explore the issue of global warming through lab exercises, lectures, and field work.
502
Physics: Mechanics
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Who: Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry
When:
June 9-July 3, 9:00 a.m.-Noon
How Much:
$785
Credit: 0.5
This course will focus on providing practical examples of mechanical concepts and demonstrating their application in everyday experiences. Topics include Newton's force laws, work and energy, momentum, torque, and fluid dynamics. Laboratory exercises will supplement lectures.
503
Physics: Electricity, Light, and Magnetism
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Who: Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Physics: Mechanics
When:
July 7-25, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
How Much:
$785
Credit: 0.5
This course will concentrate on providing students with practical and historical examples of electromagnetic and optical phenomena. Topics to be covered include electric fields, circuits, magnetic fields, inductance, and classical optics. Students will learn techniques for algebraic problem solving and graphically representing data. Laboratory work will supplement lecture by allowing students to apply theory to solve problems.
601
Fitness and Physiology
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Who: Grades 9-12
When:
June 30-July 18, from 9-11 a.m. (Mon, Tues, Thurs only)
How Much:
$350
Instructor: Dan Houlihan
This course, led by Latin's Director of Fitness and Wellness, Dan Houlihan, will be an overview of several key components of strength and conditioning and the underlying exercise physiology. Students will engage in various methods and techniques of strength training and conditioning and will learn the science behind why and how the body adapts to a specific training stimulus. Nutrition in relation to sports performance will also be covered. Students will both study and perform various exercise programs to determine which exercises can cause maximal adaptations, and an emphasis will be placed on proper techniques. Students must come to class prepared to study and sweat!
602
Chess Masters Camp
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Who: Grades 1--9
When:
June 23-27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
How Much:
$365
This camp will provide master chess instruction to all participants. U.S. Federation and World Chess Federation (FIDE) Masters, all of whom have experience in teaching chess, will lead students through various activities including tournaments, blitz chess, lectures, bughouse chess, and game analysis. The instructors will cover openings, endgames, tactics, and strategies. Games of the masters and the games of the campers will be analyzed. Campers will be placed in groups according to ability level. Campers must bring a bag lunch daily. Please indicate t-shirt size and your ability level on the registration form.
603
Volleyball Camps
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Who: Grades 4-8 (see below for appropriate Section)
When:
Section A: June 16-20, 1-3 p.m. (Coed, grades 6-8)
Section B: June 16-20, 3:30-5:30 p.m. (Coed, grades 4-6)
Section C: July 21-25, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Coed, grades 5-8)
How Much:
$85 (per section)
Instructor: Liz Tortorello Nelson
Led by current Latin School varsity girls coach, Liz Tortorello Nelson, campers will receive excellent instruction in spiking, setting, blocking, passing, and serving--the fundamental skills necessary to become a well-rounded volleyball player. Scrimmaging will be a major component, while campers foucs on good sportsmanship and having fun.
Prior to her five years at Latin, Liz Tortorello Nelson served as head coach at Loyola University. She was twice named Coach of the Year while at Loyola, and led her team to three NCAA appearances. Liz was a setter at The University of Wisconsin, and captained the team to a Big Ten Title in 1990.
604
One on One Basketball Camp
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Who: Grades 1-8 (see below for appropriate Section)
When:
Section A: June 9-13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (grades 4-8)
Section B: July 7-11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (grades 1-6)
How Much:
$200 per Section
Instructor: One on One Basketball coaches
This summer, One on One Basketball, Inc. will lead Latin's summer basketball camps. Campers can expect to increase their skill level with high quality instruction. Skills, techniques, game strategy, and conditioning all will be covered, and will lay the groundwork for overall improvement. The one-week camps will emphasize the positive benefits of the sport: discipline, dedication, sportsmanship, and fun. Basketball campers must bring a bag lunch daily.
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