2023 SUMMER KNIGHTS

Middle School Camp and Enrichment 2023

The Middle School program offers a FULL-DAY enrollment which includes morning and lunchtime activities, morning and afternoon classes, and drop-off and pick-up supervision. 

All courses are taught in person. There are no online options.
To enroll in the full-day program, choose TWO classes to add to your cart AND choose the option for Full-Day. Classes are $250 each. There is no extra charge for the full-day option. Some classes have a materials fee, required materials, or special notes. Please read the descriptions carefully.  
Lunch will NOT be provided. Students must bring their own. Going off-campus or delivery ordering can not be accommodated.
If you do not want to participate in the full-day program, you may enroll for one class, but your student must be dropped off and picked up only 10 minutes before and after the class.
Different classes are offered each week, so please review the schedule below carefully to plan your student’s registration. Below the schedule, you will find detailed descriptions of each class. (OR Click on the name of each course to see a detailed description of the course.)
We can’t wait to have your student join us for our best summer yet!


    • Middle School Schedule

      *This schedule does NOT apply to Debate Camp.

MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES

LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE COURSES

Debate Camp

Debate Camp Taught by Award-Winning Instructor: Christina Phillips
Date: July 24-28, 2023
Time: 9:30 am - 2:45 pm
Cost: $500

Course Description: Does your son or daughter love to argue? Or do they want help shaking off shyness? Send them to train with the nationally and internationally competitive Notre Dame Debate Team! Students will work on logical thinking, research, and public speaking skills. Each student will also be able to show parents a video recording of their progress at the end of the camp and will participate in a culminating debate scrimmage at the end of the week. 
 
During this one-week camp, students will learn all the debate basics, including managing public speaking anxiety, identifying parts of an argument and techniques to respond effectively, delivering speeches purposefully with inflection, and researching credible support for cases. On Thursday, students will compete in a debate scrimmage at Notre Dame. On Friday, students will take a field trip to the Reagan Library in Simi Valley to apply their debate skills in a real-world simulation of presidential decision-making. Then they will present a final exhibition debate for a public audience. Parents are welcome to attend this field trip.
 

WEEK 1 | JUNE 20-23

List of 8 items.

  • AM-WK 1 | MORNING | 9:30AM-11:45AM

  • AM-WK 1 | Cheer Camp

    Cheer Camp

    Instructor: Tammy Jo Baston

    Course Description: Students will get the opportunity to learn various cheers, dances, routines, and stunts. The course will culminate in students presenting the material they learned in a performance at the end of the week.

  • AM-WK 1 | Introduction of Chinese Culture and Language - CANCELED

    Canceled due to low enrollment.

    Introduction of Chinese Culture and Language

    Hannah Peng

    This class is for students who have never learned Chinese or have minimum knowledge about Chinese Culture and Language! In this class, students will be singing, dancing, listening to music, and reading stories together!

  • AM-WK 1 | Poetry and Spoken Word

    Poetry and Spoken Word

    Eireen Ty

    Spoken Word poetry is a type of poetry that is meant to be heard.  It has its roots in oral traditions and performance. It can encompass elements of storytelling, hip-hop, rap, and theater. In this workshop-styled enrichment course, students will learn how to create performance poetry designed to engage, entertain, and affect their audience. The week will end with a mini poetry showcase where all students are encouraged to participate. No experience is necessary.

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  • PM-WK 1 | AFTERNOON | 12:30PM-2:45PM

  • PM-WK 1 | Intro to Card Magic as a Performance Art

    Intro to Card Magic as a Performance Art

    Matt Toner

    Learn the art of performing magic! This course will teach the basics of magic with an emphasis on card tricks.  Card manipulation and performance methods will both be taught.  This is taught as an introductory course.  No prior knowledge of tricks or techniques is required.
    • Course Materials: $25 supply fee is charged during registration

  • PM-WK 1 | Video Game Design

    Video Game Design

    Nathaniel Hanna

    Are you ready to create your own video games? The course will provide a quick overview of the process of creating video games.  Students will conceptualize and create a working video game using a block-and-lock game engine format.
WEEK 2 | JUNE 26-30

List of 9 items.

  • AM-WK 2 | MORNING | 9:30AM-11:45AM

  • AM-WK 2 | Creative Writing

    Creative Writing

    Allie Turner

  • AM-WK 2 | Intro to Musical Theatre

    Intro to Musical Theatre

    Tammy Jo Baston

    This workshop-style class will introduce students to the art and talent of musical theater. Students will participate in dancing, singing, and acting sessions and will present group and solo performances from the canon of musical theatre. A performance at the end of the week will be presented to showcase the work done throughout the class session.  

  • AM-WK 2 | STEM Bootcamp

    Course Title: STEM Bootcamp
    Date: June 26-30
    Time: 9:30 am - 11:45 am
    Instructor: Sabitha Chanduri

    Course Description: Notre Dame High School is excited to offer a fun, interactive, educational STEM Boot Camp. The goal of this camp is to get students excited and interested in pursuing a field of study in STEM. The camp is designed to introduce students to the basic concept of CAD (Computer Aided Design) application so that students can digitally create 2D and 3D design simulations of real-world objects to optimize the design before manufacturing and  3D printing a design. Additionally, students will use electronic components to engineer and code with the Arduino microcontroller. The camp focuses on hands-on, project-based learning activities that provide students with excellent opportunities to begin exploring STEM courses that are being offered at Notre Dame High School.

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  • PM-WK 2 | AFTERNOON | 12:30PM-2:45PM

  • PM-WK 2 | Robotics

    Robotics,

    Vu Nguyen

    Robotics Camp is offered to middle school students, where students' creativity and imagination are brought to life as they learn how to design, build, and program a robot from scratch. Students will explore robotics while learning to think like engineers about electrical circuits, build power, as well as coding using a variety of levels of Java programming.

  • PM-WK 2 | Dance Around the World - CANCELED

    Canceled due to low enrollment.

    Dance Around the World

    Tammy Jo Baston

    This class is designed to introduce students to various cultural dances around the world. Students will be able to learn such cultural dances as line dancing, Folklorico, Irish dancing, the haka, square dancing, and much more! A performance will be presented at the end of the week, showcasing students' work.

  • PM-WK 2 | French for Travelers

    French for Travelers

    Luisa Benion

    Students will learn French vocabulary and will illustrate different scenarios related to tourism and travel.
WEEK 3 | JULY 10 -14

List of 10 items.

  • AM-WK 3 | MORNING | 9:30AM-11:45AM

  • AM-WK 3 | Art: Watercolor Painting

    Art: Watercolor Painting

    In this course, you will learn a solid foundation in watercolor painting, mixing, and blending techniques.

  • AM-WK 3 | Calligraphy

    Calligraphy

    Eireen Ty

    In this course, students will be introduced to the art of modern calligraphy.  Students will be able to create their own works of hand-lettered art using basic calligraphic tools such as paint, pens, and markers.

  • AM-WK 3 | Photography

    Photography

    Davis Goldman

    Students will learn camera settings, and composition. This course will enable students to take pictures with intention.

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  • PM-WK 3 | AFTERNOON | 12:30PM-2:45PM

  • PM-WK 3 | Art: Traditional Block Printing

    Art: Traditional Block Printing

    Spend a week playing, reaching, experimenting, and learning as you experience the joy of creating art! This year’s summer art camp will help you gain confidence and encourage you to find your inner artistic voice. Students will spend one week learning the fundamentals of block printing and learning to apply the elements and principles of design through observation and in-class discussion.

  • PM-WK 3 | Dance Camp

    Dance Camp

    Tammy Jo Baston

    Students will get the opportunity to learn various dance styles such as jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, tap, ballet, and contemporary. Previous dance experience is not required. The course will culminate in students presenting the material they learned in a performance at the end of the week.

  • PM-WK 3 | Spanish Film and Culture

    Spanish Film and Culture

    Luisa Benion

    Students will learn Spanish vocabulary through film, history, and music.

  • PM-WK 3 | The Science Experience

    Course Title: The Science Experience
    Date: July 10-14
    Time: 12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
    Instructor: Joel Monroy

    Course Description: Have you ever wanted to conduct experiments in a laboratory? This course will allow students to explore the world of science as they conduct a series of fun and exciting lab experiments. Through hands-on investigations, students will gain knowledge about the physical and chemical world around them. 
WEEK 4 | JULY 17-21

List of 9 items.

  • AM-WK 4 | MORNING | 9:30AM-11:45AM

  • AM-WK 4 | Art: Watercolor Painting - CANCELED

    Canceled due to low enrollment.

    Art: Watercolor Painting

    In this course, you will learn a solid foundation in watercolor painting, mixing, and blending techniques.

  • AM-WK 4 | Journalism

    Journalism

    Sabrina Landinguin

    Words are powerful! In this introduction to Journalism class, be prepared to find your voice and tell your story! Journalistic writing is storytelling, and in this class, you will learn how to ask the right questions, look for details, and find the story in any situation. You’ll learn to gather information effectively, organize ideas, edit your articles, and format your stories for publication using industry-standard software (Adobe InDesign), all in a safe and collaborative setting. Get ready to find the power of your voice!

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  • PM-WK 4 | AFTERNOON | 12:30PM-2:45PM

  • PM-WK 4 | Art Exploration

    Art Exploration

    Chris Matsumoto

    Spend a week playing, reaching, experimenting, and learning as you experience the joy of creating art! This year’s summer art camp will help you gain confidence and encourage you to find your inner artistic voice. Students will spend one week learning the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and collage while outdoors. Learn to apply the elements and principles of design through observation and in-class discussion.

  • PM-WK 4 | French Film and Culture - CANCELED

    Canceled due to low enrollment.

    French Film and Culture

    Luisa Benion

    Students will learn French vocabulary through film, music, and history.

  • PM-WK 4 | The Science Experience

    Course Title: The Science Experience
    Date: July 17-21
    Time: 9:30 am -11:45 am
    Instructor: Joel Monroy

    Course Description: Have you ever wanted to conduct experiments in a laboratory? This course will allow students to explore the world of science as they conduct a series of fun and exciting lab experiments. Through hands-on investigations, students will gain knowledge about the physical and chemical world around them.

  • PM-WK 4 | Photography

    Photography

    Davis Goldman

    Students will learn camera settings and composition. This course will enable students to take pictures with intention.

    Course Materials: Students must purchase flash drives (32 GB min) to store files and photos. Prices range from $10 - $20.

    Students must also have access to a digital camera.

    Rental options are available through parent consent.
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