Summer Camp

Grade	Camp	Description
Pre-K	Welcome to the Zoo!	Come join us for a fun filled week where we learn about animals. From the smallest insects, to the biggest mammals, everyday will be a new adventure! This camp meets 9am – 12pm. After-care not available for this camp. Faith Whitehead
2-3	Cooking Around the World	In this camp students will be transported to different cultures around the world. We will be learning about different customs and traditions as well as local cuisine. Students will get a chance to make and taste a variety of foods from around the world. Jenny Giltner and Sarah Mangroo
3-5	Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind, Take Care of Yourself!	Learn how to take care of your mind and your body in different ways and learn more about the connection between a healthy mind and a healthy body. Try different ways to take care of and move your body, while also learning to relax and calm your mind! Activities will include: yoga, hiking, healthy snacks, journaling, art, and much more! Get ready to have a lot of fun while challenging yourself to get a bit outside of your comfort zone! Kara Peterson, MVS Counselor
3-5	River, Rock, and Trail	Spend the week exploring the (mostly)outdoors engaged in all things active! We will spend the week fossil hunting, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and rock climbing as we support each other in these physical activities. Melissa Ertsgaard, MVS Lower School Teacher, and Sarah Workman
3-5	Forensic Frenzy	During this week of summer camp, students will engage in interactive experiments that will take them into the field of forensic science. Daily exercises in a wide array of forensic disciplines will give students the skills to analyze evidence, culminating on the final day, on which they will solve their very own crime scene. Robyn McIntyre, MVS Lower School Teacher
6-9	Riddles, Logic, and Mathematical Reasoning	In this camp, we will engage with many different kinds of riddles, conundrums and challenging problems. We will practice finding solutions that use common sense coupled with logic. We will see how math can show up in new places, in new disguises and offer new insights. We will also discover what assumptions we make without thinking about them. Since we will be in person this year, we will spend time indoors and outdoors – wherever the mysteries lead! If a student participated in this camp last year, they are welcome to join as we will have new kinds of riddles and hands-on experiences. Nathan Beckman, MVS Math Teacher

Grade Levels	Camp	Description
Pre-K	Waterworks	During this week of summer camp, students will explore water and all the fun things we can do with it. The week will be full of hands-on learning and activities. We will investigate the way water moves, freezes, and melts as well as all of the wonderful uses of water. We will dive into our learning through song, dance, artwork, and literature! This camp meets from 9-12pm. After-care is not available for this camp. Tayler Fantaci, MVS Lower School Teacher
K-1	STEM Camp	Release your inner scientist and engineer with our STEM camp! We will be designing, exploring, doing science experiments, and much more! Dakota Lickliter and Sarah Mangroo
K-2	Readers’ Theatre: 3-2-1 Action!	Do you like to perform? For this camp we will read and explore a variety of fairy and folk tales. We will then select a few stories to bring to life making and using props, specialized activities, finally performing our stories for parents and loved ones on Zoom. Come be a part of our storytime. Julie Paul, MVS Lower School Teacher
2-3	Sign Language	During the Sign Language camp, students will get to learn basic ASL signs. Students will learn the alphabet, numbers, and other basic signs. They will get a chance to sign with their friends and practice their skills! As a whole class, we will also be learning a song to sign together. Jenny Giltner
2-4	Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind, Take Care of Yourself!	Learn how to take care of your mind and your body in different ways and learn more about the connection between a healthy mind and a healthy body. Try different ways to take care of and move your body, while also learning to relax and calm your mind! Activities will include: yoga, hiking, healthy snacks, journaling, art, and much more! Get ready to have a lot of fun while challenging yourself to get a bit outside of your comfort zone! Kara Peterson, MVS Counselor
3-4	World Passport: French Discovery Camp	Have you always loved Belle from Beauty and the Beast? Do you look at the Eiffel Tower and think how beautiful it is? Then this camp is for you! Here is a sample of some activities we will do: play The Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow (think Among Us, but in person!); learn to cook some French quiches and pastries; make our own paintings, play handball (a very famous Olympic sport) and more! Laurine Ferreira, MVS French Teacher
3-5	Nature Nuts	Do you LOVE nature? Are you curious to find out more about the creatures you find there? Join us for a week outdoors where we will be creeking for critters, tagging butterflies, exploring entomology, bird watch, and discovering the animals here in Ohio. Melissa Ertsgaard, MVS Lower School Teacher, and Sarah Workman
4-5	Forensic Frenzy	During this week of summer camp, students will engage in interactive experiments that will take them into the field of forensic science. Daily exercises in a wide array of forensic disciplines will give students the skills to analyze evidence, culminating on the final day, on which they will solve their very own crime scene. Robyn McIntyre, MVS Lower School Teacher
6-8	Improv & Sketch Comedy	Do you dream of performing like Will Ferrell, Kenan Thompson, Tina Fey, and your other favorite comedians? Are you a fan of Saturday Night Live, Key and Peele, or Whose Line Is It Anyway? Then it’s time to learn the basics of improv and sketch comedy! Through a variety of group games and exercises, students in Improv & Sketch Comedy will study all aspects of comedic acting. Whether you’re counting down the days until your television debut or just want to build confidence and make new friends, Improv & Sketch Comedy is for you! Tyler Benedict, MVS Faculty

Grade Levels	Camp	Description
K-1	Music Around The World	Do you love music? What about traveling? For this camp we are combining the two! Join us this week as we learn about different countries, their music, and native instruments for each country. We will be making our own instruments and going on a virtual field trip to a rhythm museum! Dakota Lickliter and Sarah Mangroo
2-3	Science!	During this camp, students will explore their inner scientist. We will use the scientific method to explore the world around us with hands-on and interactive experiments. Jenny Giltner
3-4	Friend Power	This camp will be a fun way to meet new friends and bond over shared interests and activities. Come spend some time getting to know others while enjoying summer activities. We will be playing outdoors, jewelry making, painting and much more! Sara Whitehead
4-5	World Passport: French Discovery Camp	Have you always loved Belle from Beauty and the Beast? Do you look at the Eiffel Tower and think how beautiful it is? Then this camp is for you! Here is a sample of some activities we will do: play The Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow (think Among Us, but in person!); learn to cook some French quiches and pastries; make our own paintings, play handball (a very famous Olympic sport) and more! Laurine Ferreira, MVS French Teacher
6-12	Calligraphy	Introduction to brush lettering, pointed pen calligraphy, and hand lettering; A calligraphy starter kit will be provided for students that sign up, and we will spend the week learning to use different types of pens, practicing, and working on fun projects. This camp meets 9am-12pm. After-care not available. Lindsey Roeth, MVS Social Science Teacher

Grade Levels	Camp	Description
Pre-K	Disney	Come join us as we bring the fun and joy of Disney right to our own classroom! In this camp, all princesses and princes can sing to their hearts’ content as we enjoy our week bonding over our favorite Disney characters. This camp meets 9am – 12pm. After-care is not available for this camp. Faith Whitehead
K-1	Nature/Adventure Camp	Get outside and get moving in this adventurous camp! Once we learn about plants and animals that we may see along the way, we will be taking field trips to different parks. Sarah Mangroo and Dakota Lickliter
2-3	Yarn Works	In this camp, students will get to work with their hands and see all the things they can create! We will learn about how yarn is made and how different cultures use yarn. Students will also get some hands- on experience and learn basic knitting, crochet and sewing techniques. Jenny Giltner
3-4	Summer Fun	Come join us for an active week outdoors! We will be taking nature walks, visiting local parks and spending our days enjoying being outside in the fresh air. We will also play outdoor water games, do scavenger hunts and enjoy meals outside as picnics. Sara Whitehead
5-8	French Cooking	Do Macarons make you salivate just by looking at them? Do you think that the life of Remy in Ratatouille looks interesting? Then you will love this camp where you will learn some basic French cooking and baking! We will work together to make: chocolate fondants, French Mac and cheese, varied quiches, yogurt cakes and more! Laurine Ferreira, MVS French Teacher
9-12	Improv & Sketch Comedy	Do you dream of performing like Will Ferrell, Kenan Thompson, Tina Fey, and your other favorite comedians? Are you a fan of Saturday Night Live, Key and Peele, or Whose Line Is It Anyway? Then it’s time to learn the basics of improv and sketch comedy! Through a variety of group games and exercises, students in Improv & Sketch Comedy will study all aspects of comedic acting. Whether you’re counting down the days until your television debut or just want to build confidence and make new friends, Improv & Sketch Comedy is for you! Tyler Benedict, MVS Faculty

Grade Levels	Camp	Description
Pre-K	Calling All Superheroes!	In this camp, everyone’s a superhero. Come join us as we create our superhero identities, discover our hidden powers, and save the world! This camp meets 9am – 12pm. After-care not available for this camp. Faith Whitehead
K-1	Art Camp	Are you creative? Do you like making things? Come join us this week as we do just that! From painting to string art, the possibilities are endless. You will get a say in what type of art you want to do this week also! Dakota Lickliter and Sarah Mangroo
K-2	Summer Fun	Come join us for an active week outdoors! We will be taking nature walks, visiting local parks and spending our days enjoying being outside in the fresh air. We will also play outdoor water games, do scavenger hunts and enjoy meals outside as picnics. Sara Whitehead
2-3	Under the Sea	During this week of summer camp, students will get to explore the deep blue and everything it has to offer. This week will be filled with fun crafts and learning! We will be learning about all of the living creatures you would find in the ocean. We will become researchers as we do reading and writing activities centered around animals that live in the ocean. Jenny Giltner
3-5	Cool Your Jets and Change Your Tune!	Campers will learn about and practice a variety of ways to be mindful and take care of themselves. Do you enjoy a hike in the woods or making mud pies? How about listening to music or painting? Perhaps you enjoy the art of meditation, yoga, or fitness? We will incorporate all of these fun activities and more while learning about managing feelings and taking care of ourselves! Christie Kemper, MVS Counselor
6-9	Faster, Higher, Stronger	A journey of Olympic proportions! Do you love sports? Do you enjoy watching the Olympics? Are you interested in learning how to play sports that most Americans don’t typically get the opportunity to play? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, “Faster, Higher, Stronger” is the perfect camp for you! This camp, named after the Olympic motto, is intended to initiate students to Olympic sports and other athletic activities they may not be familiar with. Here is a list of sports we will be trying: Gymnastics, archery, handball, volleyball, dance, badminton, table tennis, track and field and/or others! Laurine Ferreira, MVS French Teacher

Grade Levels	Camp	Description
Pre-K	Rainbow Road	Come join us as we explore the colors of the rainbow. Every day, our activities will be themed around one specific color the whole day. By the end of our journey we will explore the entire rainbow! This camp meets 9am – 12pm. After-care not available for this camp. Faith Whitehead
K-1	Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!	What is your favorite animal? When we go to the zoo this week maybe we can see your favorite animal. If not, we can learn all about it in our animal camp! Dakota Lickliter and Sarah Mangroo
1-3	Academic Skills Booster	This camp will include a review of reading, writing, and math skills. We will read books, plan and write short stories, and play some fun math games. This camp meets 9am – 12pm each day. After Care not available for this camp. Julie Dube, MVS Lower School Teacher
2-3	Olympic Week	This will be the last week of summer camp as we approach the Summer Olympic season. We will be learning about the history of the Olympics as well as the different events. Students will get a chance to compete in their own Olympics at the end of the camp! Jenny Giltner
3-4	LEGO Camp	LEGO camp will be a fun week full of building and learning about different ways to use LEGOs. This camp will include a LEGO building competition and many other LEGO themed activities to get our creative juices flowing! Sara Whitehead
3-5	Sports n’ Such	Campers will try several sports on for size! We’ll get a little taste of a variety of sports such as soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and tennis, as well as dip our toes in the training and agility aspects of being an athlete! If campers are interested in finding a sport that fits, please join us for this active week of athleticism! Christie Kemper, MVS Counselor
4-5	Higher, Faster, Stronger: A Journey of Olympic Proportions	Do you love sports? Do you enjoy watching the Olympics? Are you interested in learning how to play sports that most Americans don’t typically get the opportunity to play? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, “Faster, Higher, Stronger” is the perfect camp for you! This camp, named after the Olympic motto, is intended to initiate students to Olympic sports and other athletic activities they may not be familiar with. Here is a list of sports we will be trying: Gymnastics, archery, handball, volleyball, dance, badminton, table tennis, track and field and/or others! Laurine Ferreira, MVS French Teacher
7-10	Algebra Review	Time to review or preview the many topics in Algebra I. The idea of a function is emphasized throughout. Topics include operations with real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, relations and functions, polynomials, algebraic fractions and nonlinear equations. We will use hands-on problems as well as digital platforms to play with these problems. This is not a replacement for Algebra, but an overview to either get a jump-start on Algebra I or to recover forgotten skills. Camp meets 9am-1pm. Nathan Beckman, MVS Math Teacher

This two-day College Boot Camp session with Sarah Jones, MVS Director of College Counseling, will focus on the basics of applying to college. The first day of Boot Camp will be devoted to filling out the Common App, and the second day will be a college essay writing workshop. This section of College Boot Camp meets from 1:00-4:00 each day. All registrations must be made using the Summer at MVS camp form below.

This two-day College Boot Camp session with Sarah Jones, MVS Director of College Counseling, will focus on the basics of applying to college. The first day of Boot Camp will be devoted to filling out the Common App, and the second day will be a college essay writing workshop. This section of College Boot Camp meets from 10:00-1:00 each day. All registrations must be made via the Summer at MVS camp form below.

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