The Leopard's Spot
The La Entrada PTA Newsletter   
March 24, 2014
In This Issue
PTA News
School News
Las Lomitas Education Foundation
High School News
Community News
Community Sports
Summer Camps
From the Editor
Quick Links


Calendar

This Week:

  • (Mon) Mar 24: New to LE Parent Tour, 10:00am
  • (Mon) Mar 24: Musical Rehearsal, 3:00pm
  • (Tue) Mar 25: Parent Ed - Preparing for HS, 6:30pm
  • (Tue) Mar 25: Math Team Tryouts, Library, 6:30pm
  • (Wed) Mar 26: Band Assembly at LL, 9:30am
  • (Wed) Mar 26: LELE Around the World at lunch
  • (Wed) Mar 26: Musical Rehearsal, 3:00pm
  • (Wed) Mar 26: Math Team Tryouts, Library, 6:30pm
  • (Thu) Mar 27: Spring Photo Shoot Day, 8:30am
  • (Thu) Mar 27: Project Cornerstone Parent Training, MUR, 11:00am
  • (Fri) Mar 28: END OF 3RD QUARTER
  • (Fri) Mar 28: 5th Grade Colonial Day
  • (Fri) Mar 28: Spirit Day
  • (Fri) Mar 28: Musical Rehearsal, 3:00pm
Next Week:
  • (Mon) Mar 31: 7th Grade Science Field Trip - all day
  • (Mon) Mar 31: Musical Rehearsal, 3:00pm
  • (Wed) Apr 2: LELE Book Clubs at lunch
  • (Wed) Apr 2: Musical Rehearsal, 3:00pm
  • (Thu) Apr 3: Parents of Incoming 4th Graders Orientation, Library, 7:00pm
  • (Fri) Apr 4: 3rd Graders Tour La Entrada
  • (Fri) Apr 4: Spirit Event at lunch
  • (Fri) Apr 4: First Friday at both lunches 

 

Click HERE to view the entire school calendar.


All Spot submissions must be sent to leopardsspot@llesd.org.  Thank you!

 

Join the PTA
PTA News

Join Our Board!!!

The Nominating Committee is actively searching for a few good men and women to lead our PTA next year.  As our by-laws require our slate to be posted 30 days prior to vote (upcoming April 23) we are posting the current nominations we have to date.  As you can see, we have a few positions open for ideas, and we would love your input!  Please contact Chair, Laura Glader, at lalaglader@gmail.com if you are interested, or if you would like to nominate someone to join our board. 

 

Proposed Slate of Officers for 2014-2015: 

  • Co-Presidents - Ashley Banks and Sandie Timm 
  • Co-Vice Presidents - MJ Crousore and Molly Drewes
  • VP Membership - open
  • VP Volunteer Coordination - open
  • Treasurer - open
  • Financial Secretary - open
  • Recording Secretary - Pam Wright
  • Corresponding Secretary - Laura Glader
  • Parliamentarians - Laurel O'Neill and Lisa Reid

Mark Your Calendar!!!

Please join us Wednesday, April 23 at 9:30a.m. in the MUR for our final general meeting of the year.  Your attendance at this meeting is important!  We need a quorum to vote on the slate of officers for next year, and to vote on proposed by-law changes that will include adding the positions of VP Membership and Corresponding Secretary to our Executive Board.  We will also be reporting on how all of your generous donations were used - some significant monies were used in new ways for the first time ever!  

 

School News

8th Grade Parent Information Night

CHOOSING HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVES and PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
Tuesday, March 25, 6:30pm
  
Robin Lent, Colleen McDonough, and Michelle Podbelsek, of College Counseling Associates in Menlo Park, have worked with hundreds of high school students across the Bay Area.  They will offer expert advice on the following topics:
  
·         Course selections at Menlo-Atherton High School
·         Honors  and AP classes
·         The importance of extracurricular activities
·         The college application process  and testing timeline
·         How college applications are evaluated
  
We look forward to seeing you!  There will also be an opportunity for Q&A

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Music News - Mark Your Calendars!

  • (Thur) April 3: Concert/Jazz Band and Orchestra Auditions for M-A, 3:00 - 5:30pm (please sign-up for ten-minute slot in La Entrada music room)
  • (Thur) May 29: 5 - 8 Grade 'Sounds of Spring' Outdoor Band Concert at Sharon Park, 6:30pm

M-A Instrumental Music Auditions 2014

La Entrada April 3, 3:00pm*, Music Room 

 

*Please sign-up for ten minute audition slot on the form in LE Music Room at your earliest convenience.

 

Questions?? Please e-mail Mr. Kurrus at kkurrus@seq.org Can't make audition date?? Contact Mr. Kurrus for an audition date at M-A!

 

Jazz Bands    
Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone:  Prepare 1 swing tune that demonstrates you technical and musical abilities. Real Book is a good resource.  Sight-reading will be provided at audition.  12 Bar Improvisation to Bb Blues. (Accompaniment provided.)

 

Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums:  Prepare 1 swing tune that demonstrates you technical and musical abilities.  Demonstrate "comping" style to a swing and latin song. (Music provided). 
 
Drums: Demonstrate ability to play solo fills, ensemble punches, reading abilities.  Improvise over 12 bar Bb Blues. (Accompaniment provided.)

 

Concert Band

All Instruments:  Chromatic scale throughout range of instrument Qtr. note=110.  Prepare solo that demonstrates your technical and musical ability.  Sight reading will be provided at audition. 

 

Orchestra

Chromatic scale throughout range of instrument Qtr. note=110.  Prepare solo that demonstrates your technical and musical ability. Sight reading will be provided at the audition.  Sight reading will be provided at audition.

 

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Attention Math Lovers: Try Out for the La Entrada Math Team!

La Entrada's Math Team is going strong in its first year, having placed in the top half of the MathCounts Chapter Competition among 30 teams. Now's your chance to get in on the action! The team is accepting new members for the 2014-2015 school year. Students who make the team will have to option to start attending practice sessions this Spring if desired. Exciting math, camaraderie, great snacks, t-shirts and hoodies, fun with buzzers -- all this could be yours!

 

The qualifying test will be offered twice. Please select one time to attend:
Tues, March 25, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Library
Weds, March 26, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Library

 

Please contact parent volunteer and Math Team coach Gerald Wluka to RSVP for the qualifying test: wluka@stanfordalumni.org.
 

 

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4th/5th Grade Community Service Club Visits Belle Haven Kindergarteners
Earlier this year, a Service Club was started for for La Entrada 4th and 5th graders.  The Club meets monthly and has focused on raising money to support a kindergarten class at Belle Haven Elementary School in East Menlo Park.  Club members sponsored a bake sale in the fall and have been selling recipe books this winter.  The money has been used to purchase much needed classroom supplies as well as host a party at the class. To culminate all of their hard work, 23 La Entrada 4th and 5th graders visited Belle Haven last week to host a St. Patrick's Day themed party for the Belle Haven kindergarteners - complete with Pot of Gold craft, games, Shamrock coloring, reading and cookie decorating (with lots of green sprinkles).  It was a great day for everyone involved.  Below is a photo from the day.  Please stay tuned for more projects supported by the Service Club.  If you have any questions, contact Shari Guggenhime at guggenhime@att.net.
 
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Spring Photo Shoot Day - March 27

Reminder: This year we are going to have a new photographer, iclick smiles, (www.iclicksmiles.com) come to La Entrada and shoot some Spring Photos.   You will soon receive a communication from iclick smiles with details on how to reserve a photo shoot appointment for your child on Thursday, March 27.  Please feel free to email me and share with me your thoughts on the quality of this new vendor.

  
Las Lomitas Education Foundation
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
  • April 1 - Auction Tickets go on sale for the May 10th auction at the Cabana Hotel Crowne Plaza in Palo Alto.  Help make this a great event!  Donate an item today!
  • May 17 - Las Lomitas Fun Run starting at 8:45 a.m.
  • May 23 - Grandparents' Day at Las Lomitas Elementary School, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonSign up here!  Volunteers needed for Grandparents' Day!  This is your opportunity to help with this year's fun and exciting Grandparent's Day!  Volunteer Here!

 

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LAS LOMITAS FUN RUN 2014 - SATURDAY, MAY 17th

Bring your entire family and join the Foundation's 3rd annual Las Lomitas Fun Run starting at
8:30 a.m. from the Las Lomitas Kindergarten playground.  Three separate run/walk events will be held:
  • A short course on the Las Lomitas playground for the youngest participants
  • A medium-distance road course (1 mile) on the beautiful streets of Atherton
  • A 5K run/walk: a flat and fast road course through the beautiful backstreets of Atherton

The events aren't just for runners: walkers and those pushing strollers are welcome too. Pre- register online until May 15th.  Want to help with this FUN event? We are in need of volunteers to help on race day (time keepers, food/drink tables, traffic/course monitors, etc.). If you are interested, please contact Josie Tang (jatangmd@yahoo.com).

 

 

Excellence is built one donation at a time

 

  

 

Sequoia Union High School District News
Menlo-Atherton High School Open House

Thursday April 3, 6:00-8:30pm, begin in the PAC

6:00pm - Welcome to M-A

6:15pm - Principal's Message

6:45-8:30pm - Classrooms will be open to visit and meet teachers. 

Jueves, 3 de abril, 6:00-8:30pm, empieza en PAC

6:00pm - Bienvenidos a M-A     

6:15pm - Mensaje del Director

6:45 - 8:30pm - Los salones estarán disponibles para que los visiten y conozcan   

                              a los maestros. 

 

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Woodside Parent Education Series

"THE COLLEGE SOLUTION" with Lynn O'Shaughnessy, College Financial Expert

Thursday, April 3, 7:00 p.m.,  Woodside Performing Arts Center (PAC)

 

Lynn O'Shaughnessy is a nationally recognized expert on making college more affordable. Lynn is the author of the Amazon bestseller, The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price. She is the consulting director of college planning for the University of California, San Diego's K-16 programs. Attendees will receive a free digital copy of Ms. O'Shaughnessy's workbook, "Shrinking the Cost of College." 

 

Come hear expert information on the following topics - and more!  

* Strategies to increase admission chances

* How to evaluate colleges and universities academically

* The real story behind college rankings

* Will you qualify for financial aid?

* How to tap into the biggest sources of college money

* How to find the most generous colleges for your child

* How investments impact financial aid

  

Register:  https://collegesolution2014woodside.eventbrite.com

Woodside Parent Education Series events are free and sponsored by the Woodside PTSA and the Sequoia Healthcare District.  SUHSD parents, students, and community members welcome! 

For more information, contact Charlene Margot, The Parent Education Series, Program Director,  cmargot@csmconsulting.net or 650-868-0590.

 

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Get to Know M-A

Campus Tours

Come tour the beautiful M-A campus on a Wednesday afternoon while school is in session. Current M-A students and an  M-A staff member will guide you around campus and answer all your questions.  Wednesday Tours are the first Wednesday of the month (October to April).  See the Get to Know M-A Events Calendar for specific dates.  The tour is one hour.  Please reserve your tour spot online here.

  

Shadowing

Our Shadowing program pairs prospective 8th graders with a 9th grade host so they can attend classes during a typical day at M-A. Our program runs from October 4 through March 28. Please click here for full program details and frequently asked questions.  New this year, sign-ups will be done through our website.  Shadowing is very popular and appointments fill fast, so sign up early to reserve your spot.  For more details or to sign-up see our website: mabears.org, About Us, Get To Know M-A.

 

Get to Know Woodside

Parents Tours

The Parent Tours offer an intimate look at Woodside High School. Talk to the principal and a member of the administrative team, ask as many questions as you like in a small group setting, visit classes, walk through the campus during passing periods, get a sense of the friendly and academic culture of this exemplary comprehensive high school. Sign up for a parents tour here.

    

Community News
Stanford Splash
Splash is the program that brings high school and middle school students from everywhere to Stanford's campus for a two-day learning extravaganza. Classes are taught by Stanford undergraduates, graduate students, and other community members.
  
Student registration will open at 9:00 AM on Monday, March 10, 2014! Splash itself will be on the weekend of April 12-13, 2014.  To help you through our registration process, please download and refer to this Splash student registration guide.

 

Student registration is broken into two phases: (1) the class lottery and (2) the first-come first-serve (FCFS) class sign-ups. Please keep this in mind during the registration process.

 

=== PHASE 1: Class Lottery ===

The class lottery phase opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, March 10 and ends Tuesday, March 25 at 11:59 PM. After this deadline, the lottery will run, and students will be randomly placed into classes they have selected as those they are interested in taking. Because the lottery is random, we recommend you mark as many classes as "interested" as possible!

There is no incentive to enter the lottery as soon as it opens. The preferences of all students who enter the lottery before the deadline are considered equally. In other words, you will not be at a disadvantage if you enter your lottery late, as long as you enter by March 25!

 

=== PHASE 2: First-come First-serve (FCFS) Class Sign-ups ===

Once the lottery is run, student registration will re-open and all students will be free to enroll in remaining open spots of classes on a first come first-serve basis. This phase will run from March 28 to April 7. After April 7, students cannot change their schedule online except to cancel their entire registration for Splash.

 

=== Questions? ===

If you have any questions, you can refer to our FAQ here or send us an email at stanfordesp@gmail.com.

We hope to see you at Spring Splash on April 12-13, 2014!

 
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Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory
"The Diviners"
March 13-23
Evening and matinee performances
Tickets $10-$40
(650)851-8282 ext. 105 

Set during the Depression, "The Diviners" is the story of a 14 year old boy named Buddy Layman who is deathly afraid of water, but who has a gift:  He can divine water, which is crucial for his drought ridden town.  

Haunting and beautiful, this powerful play has echoes of "Our Town" and "Of Mice and Men", but is definitely a fresh face that will have you laughing one minute, crying the next.  Gorgeous gospel/spiritual style music richly underscores the production.   Long after the curtain lowers, "The Diviners" will have you thinking about its poignant story and the deep questions it raises about law and grace, and the differences between blind faith and genuine love.  Suitable for grades 6 and up.

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Join us at the Children's Champions Event 
Saturday, May 3rd from 11:00am - 1:00pm

This is a family-friendly afternoon at Stanford Stadium, benefiting Wender Weis Foundation for Children and Fit Kids.  Children's Champions wants you to have fun while being active and healthy! Come mingle with professional athletes and team mascots including Lou Seal, Stomper and Q. Meet members of the Stanford Football team. Run through an obstacle course, participate in a three-legged race, make some arts and crafts, or just have a fun afternoon, all the while helping at-risk children. Tickets at www.childrens-champions.eventbrite.com

  

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Adolescents Needed for a Brain Imaging Research Study

March-June, SRI International 333 Ravenswood Ave, Menlo Park

 

SRI International is recruiting boys and girls aged 12 - 18 for a brain imaging research study.  Participants can earn up to $400 a year.  The study is funded by the National Institute of Health and involves computerized neuropsychological assessment, interviews, and MRI brain scans (no radiation).  All participant information will be carefully protected; all data will be de-identified and stored using encrypted formats on secure computer systems.  For more information please call Dr. Prouty at 650-859-2605, text to 650-485-1612, or email at brain@sri.com or follow this link to our website:  ncanda.org

 

Se Necesitan Adolescentes para Estudio de Investigación de Imágenes Cerebrales
Septiembre - Diciembre, SRI Internacional 333 Ravenswood Ave, Menlo Park

SRI International está buscando niños y niñas de 12 a 18 años para que participen en un estudio de investigación de imágenes cerebrales. Los participantes pueden ganar $400 al año. El estudio es financiado por el Instituto Nacional de Salud y se basa en evaluación neuropsicológica computarizada, entrevistas, e imágenes de resonancia magnética del cerebro (sin radiación). Toda la información del participante estará protegida cuidadosamente; todos los datos seránanónimos y serán guardados usando formatos codificados en sistemas de computadoras seguros. Para obtener másinformación, por favor llame al David Dresser a 650-859-5139, mande texto a 650-485-1612, envié correo electrónico a 
brain@sri.com, o siga el enlace a nuestra página de internet:  ncanda.org 
 
Community Sports Programs
Please enjoy this information on local sports programs.  These announcements are not endorsements from the La Entrada PTA.

Creighton School of Wrestling
Now at Sports House, Redwood City!  Come get Creighton trained by two-time National Champion and Wrestling Hall of Fame Coach Braumon Creighton!  Spring wrestling classes are available for ages 8 and up, all skill levels are welcome.  We offer training for beginner through advanced wrestlers on Mondays and/or Wednesdays beginning March 10.  Register now at www.creightontrained.com!  Summer camps will be posted soon.

Palo Alto Midnight Basketball
Palo Alto Midnight, one of the most successful AAU basketball programs in the west coast, is holding open tryouts for their Spring/Summer session. Regardless of experience level, we offer programs for all levels, from skills sessions to players new to the game, along with national traveling teams for the highest skilled players. The session runs from mid-March through the end of July, and includes participation in 6-8 local tournaments, along with 2+ practices per week. Please go to our website for more information and to register: www.pamidnight.org.

Tennis Festival at Burgess Park
Kids age 6-12 and their families are invited to join Menlo Swim and Sport for our first annual Tennis Festival on Saturday, April 19! Experienced instructors will be on hand for demonstrations, highlighting the new 10&Under program from USTA. This program is designed to introduce new players to the game of tennis using smaller courts, larger tennis balls and fun and active skills and drills. Register today!  http://www.menloswim.com/tennis-festival

Girls Performance Water Polo Clinic with Olympian Brenda Villa
Join Brenda Villa, the most decorated women's water polo player, for a challenging and dynamic shooting clinic on Monday, April 14, 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m., with focus on body position, movement, speed and agility. Features personalized video analysis with instant feedback. Girls 13-18 years, with a minimum of one year club or high school water polo experience. Space is limited, register today!  http://www.menloswim.com/swim/water-polo/water-polo-clinics

Junior All Terrain Runners
Join us for an exciting new program for kids age 7-14! Through our fun, non-competitive curriculum, kids will work on all aspects of movement using confidence (obstacle) courses, core & strength work, and running.  http://www.menloswim.com/menlo/junior_atr.html
 
Synchronized Swimming at Alpine Hills
On Saturday March 8 the nationally ranked Stanford Synchronized Swimming team will be performing at Alpine Hills.  We are trying to gauge interest in a youth synchronized swimming program.  The Stanford team will practice (11:00-12:30) and then perform (12:30-1:30) and then there will be an opportunity for kids to get in the pool and learn from the team and coaches (1:30-2:00pm).  If you plan to attend, or are interested in participating in a youth sychro program contact Rodney: rodney@alpinehills.us
 
Mavericks Youth Water Polo 
Menlo Swim and Sport welcomes Brenda Villa, the most decorated female water polo player ever, as the new Head of Mavericks Water Polo. Girls and Boys 12U and 14U teams forming now, register today! http://www.menloswim.com/menlo/youth_swim_teams/mavericks_polo.html
  
Studio Rincon Youth Dance and Yoga Classes 
Studio Rincon on Alameda in Menlo Park is now taking signups for the winter session of youth dance and yoga classes.  Signup here!  Preballet, ballet, hip hop, yoga are all taught in a fun and positive atmosphere after school for ages 3-Teen.  View the youth schedule at http://www.studiorincon.com/youth-classes/.

Summer Camps
Please enjoy this information on summer camps.  These announcements are not endorsements from the La Entrada PTA. 
 
Camp Menlo Summer Camp  

Camp Menlo Summer Camp registration is now open for camps starting June 2, including our award-winning Camp Menlo Aquatics camp for kids age 4.5-9, Jr Lifeguard for age 9-14, Tennis and Swim for age 7-14, Performance Swim for age 9-18, and two Water Polo camps for beginners and more experienced players.  www.campmenlo.com 

  

Summer Writing Camps
Weekly sessions start June 16th - Aug. 25th. Camps run AM 9:30-12 or PM 2-4:30, M-F. $275 per week. Held at Omega's writing studio, downtown Menlo Park, across from Trader Joe's. Entering grades 5th-12th. Small class size divided by grades and themes including "Going to the Dogs" ,"Myths and Monsters" (for incoming 5-8) and other courses including "Intro to Literature" for grades 9-12.  Discounts for multiple courses, early enrollment byMarch 31st. For all courses, please contact and register directly with instructor Jennifer Tsay, Stanford BA English, Harvard JD at tsay_jennifer@yahoo.com or 650.324.1662.  www.omegateaching.com

Summer Math Camp

Mathitude presents a Fun & Exciting MATH game experience that will change the way your children will think about Math!  This camp is not a 'pencil and paper' camp.  Instead, it's a massive game the children play all week.  Children will rotate between stations, guided by trained counselors.  Stations include the Design Center, Math Arcade, Treasure Hunting and 007 Secret Agent.  The children roll the dice, or draw a card, to determine their math task (based on interest and level).  Each task attempted and/or solved will earn tokens the children redeem for prizes at our Gift Shop.  For entering grades 2 - 8 (all levels welcome). Go to www.Mathitude.com to learn more and register!

 

La Entrada Coding Camp: Summer 2014

Are you going to be a 4th, 5th, and 6th grader next year? Do you want to learn what it takes to computer program in a fun and supportive way? Than look no further and join La Entrada's Coding Camp, hosted by Mr. Parker Kelly, La Entrada's technology teacher. With over 20 years of teaching experience, 14 as the technology teacher at La Entrada, he will guide you, over a two week period, as we explore a variety of different programming languages and resources as well some fun multimedia projects. First off, participants will receive hands-on practice using a variety of addicting, age appropriate, tools and online resources to learn about coding. In addition, students will get a chance to explore powerful media manipulation tools such as Photoshop CS6, Autodesk tools, a broadcasting studio, Garageband, iMovie and many others in a brand new iMac lab. Enrollment is limited to the first 16 students per 2 week session so do not delay in registering.

 

Here are the specifics:

Where: La Entrada Middle School, iMac lab, 2200 Sharon Rd., Menlo Park CA

Who: Students entering 4th, 5th, or 6th grade in the fall of 2014

When: Choose between two 2-week sessions OR take both!

·         Session 1: June 16-27, 2014, 8:30-12

·         Session 2: July 7-18, 2014, 8:30-12

Cost: $600 per 2 week session, $1100 for both sessions

For additional information, here is a link to the flyer <http://tinyurl.com/leccflyer> and here is the link to registration <http://tinyurl.com/mrf6oeg>. Don't delay, signup today!

      

The Legends Baseball Camp Experience

Ages 6-12, all levels, with the Menlo Park Legends collegiate/semi-pro baseball team! 

The Legends Baseball Experience is a one of a kind summer program, which connects campers, with semi-professional baseball players from across the country who play on the Menlo Park Legends summer team. Our infamous 5:1 camper to coach ratio promotes the most intimate learning environment possible and enables campers to develop meaningful relationships with their baseball heroes. Our innovative and proven coaching methods integrate small group instruction with drills, games and exciting competitions to ensure your child is building confidence while simultaneously developing new baseball skills. It's more than a camp - It's an EXPERIENCE! 


SixFifty Lacrosse

SixFifty Lacrosse is thrilled to announce the addition of 3 summer camp weeks in Menlo Park - July 21-24August 4-7, andAugust 11-14, 2014. These camp experiences are fun, high-energy teaching environments designed for:

  • Novice or beginner players learning the basics of the game,
  • Experienced players with a desire to take their next steps in the development of their game.
  • Boys & Girls from incoming 3rd graders to outgoing 8th graders.
SixFifty summer camps are directed by Menlo-Atherton Grizzlies Youth Lacrosse Director, Matt Bond. Additional information and sign ups can be found at http://sixfiftylacrosse.com/training/camps/. Coach Bond can be reached at mtbond@jhu.edu.

Captivating Dance by Nona Summer Dance Camp 

Learn/improve dance techniques for Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, Tap, Ballet, and more! Additional fun activities included throughout the week. Great opportunity to learn from Nona Ybarra, multi-award winning choreographer/instructor, CDBN competition dance instructors, as well as some of Nona's Elite winning CDBN dance team members.  For advanced campers only - a different special guest choreographer will teach a master class during one day of each weeklong session!

Ages: boys and girls 4-17

Location: 1923 Menalto Dance Studio (Beginning/Intermediate) or 1919 Menalto Dance Studio (Advanced)                                                                                                                             

Times: Monday-Friday: 9-4 (Beginning/Intermediate); 10-2:30(Advanced)

Sessions: June 16-July 28; three to four weeklong sessions, depending on level

Fees: $385/week (family and multi-week enrollment discounts available)

Contact: admin@captivatingdancebynona.com for registration forms or visit our website: www.captivatingdancebynona.com

 

Encore Lacrosse Camp

Encore Lacrosse is excited to host the most FUNdamental lacrosse camp for introductory and intermediate players! Sign up to play the "fastest sport on two feet!" No previous experience is needed for beginners as safe soft balls are used, and lacrosse sticks can be purchased ($30) and delivered at camp. Equipment rentals are available for the intermediate division. For more information visit the intro/intermediate tab of the lacrosse section at www.EncoreLacrosse.com or e-mail at info@EncoreLacrosse.com

 

Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp

Founded in 1973, YSSC offers two-week summer camp experiences for children 8 to 16 years old.  A faith-based, adventure program with outstanding staff, YSSC provides a fun and nurturing environment through which campers grow in character, skills, relationships, and faith. Activities include water skiing, hiking, ropes course, volleyball, archery, crafts, marksmanship, team games, campfires, skits, and so much more.  Through these activities and a community of caring role models, campers come away from YSSC with increased confidence, independence, friendship and problem solving skills. Check out www.yssc.com.  

 

Young Outliers 

Young Outliers is a summer learning company offering weekly courses linking academics with design entrepreneurship. Each course focuses on a theme and praxis in a field (learning from practice, e.g. science, social sciences, song, creative writing). Participants are formed into project and business teams. They create products driven by insights from what they learn.Participants learn how products influence people's lives and way of thinking and vice-versa. They create products driven by insights from what they learn. Every team's goal is to create products that make this a better world. These learning products are sold and distributed online at the Young Outliers MarketplaceTargeted to children ages 9-13, participants learn-by-doing through improv, arts, physical and social games, simulations, experiments, and social interactions. No worksheets and no lectures. Lessons are immersive and fun. Participants experience social, meaningful, and insightful ways of learning. This year 2014 summer camp will be at the JLS Middle School campus in Palo Alto. Register today. Avail of the early bird discount and save your space at www.YoungOutliers.com
 

Summer Camp in PV: Programming Java with Minecraft

This is a great way for kids (grades 5-8) who love games to learn programming and build their own Minecraft mods. We use a real programming language - Java - on a real world server that your child will setup and configure. In its second season, the camp is run by local CMS graduate and current Priory student, Jack Youstra, with assistants (and adult oversight) for a 3:1 student:teacher ratio.  There are two week-long sessions available: 7/6 and 7/13. Camp days are 9AM-3PM with an optional extended day plan that covers 3-5PM.  To learn more about the camp, email Jack Youstra at jack@youstra.com or call 644-7519.

 

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