Summer Term Offerings 2012

Summer Term classes are optional, but many families choose to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities we offer. These range from overseas trips to sports camps on campus. Descriptions of each program offered in 2012 are below.

Middle & Upper Schools

Lower Schools

Athletics

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Middle & Upper Schools

Waterford Strings Orchestra Tour

Students will gain insight into the culture and historical background of Greece and Italy while performing in Athens, Mycenae and Rome. Experiential learning will occur through journalling, discussion and visits to museums and other significant cultural sites. Students will culminate their experience by presenting a paper at the end of the trip. Highlights include:

Cape Sounion: Temple of Poseidon
Athens: Walking tour through the Monastiraki, Acropolis (Propylaia, Temple of Athena, Nike, Parthenon, Erectheion, Theater of Herodes Atticus), Acropolis Museum, Hadrian’s Arch, Teple of Olympian Zeus, Plaka Area
Eleusis: Greater Propylaia, Ploutonian, Lesser Propylaia, Telesterion, Anaktoron
Mycenaie: Museum Palace Complex (Lion Gate, Grave Circle A, royal Palace, Secret Stairway), Treasury of Atreus
Corinth: Acrocorinth
Epidaurus: Theater of Epidaurus
Nafplio
Olympia: Ancient Olympia Complex, Olympia Archaeological Museum
Delphi: Sanctuary of Apollo, Sacred Way, Temple of Apollo, Delphi Museum
Amalfi Coast: Scenic Driving Tour, Amalfi Duomo
Mt. Vesuvius: Ascent and tour of crater’s edge
Pompeii: Excavations (Amphitheater), Villa of the Mysteries
Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Mamertine Prison, Trajan’s Column and Markets, Vittorio Emmanuelle Monument, Piazza Vavona, Pantheon, Vatican Museums (Raphael Rooms and Sistine Chapel), St. Peter’s Basilica, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain

Modern European History Trip

Experience first-hand some of the urban highlights of modern European history. Stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes, marvel at the Baroque wonders of Versailles, explore Prague castle and the Schšnbrunn Palace in Vienna, and imagine yourself during the Blitz in the London Cabinet War Rooms.

All Waterford students study Modern European history in Class X, so all should have the background to make this an incredibly interesting and educational trip. An added bonus for Class X A.P. students will be the opportunity to study in many of European history’s most important places just weeks before sitting for the A.P. test . This will not be a shopping or relaxation trip, although there will be time for some of both; sign up only if you are interested in European history and willing to exhaust yourself exploring and learning for 12 days.

Photo Expedition – Monterey, CA

The Photo Expedition will be a two-week course, with the first week on location in Monterey and the California coast and the second week working at the Waterford School photo labs. In addition to learning new techniques and producing new body of photographs we will visit photographic galleries and Museums. Each student will produce a project of new photographs and contribute to and receive a joint portfolio of everyone’s photographs.

US Shakespeare Festival

Join us for another great trip to the Utah Shakespeare Festival where we will see excellent plays, participate in literary seminars, and explore Cedar City and Southern Utah University. The plays this year are: Titus Andronicus, Merry Wives of Windsor, Mary Stuart, To Kill a Mockingbird, Scapin, and The Drowsy Chaperone (whether we see Drowsy Chaperone will depend on trip numbers.) Tickets will be purchased early, so don’t miss the deadline!

Arctic Dreaming – Norway & Spitsbergen

This summer, travel to the top of the world, literally. Over the course of three weeks, you and your fellow adventurers will explore Spitsbergen and the northern coast of Norway by sailboat, ski, mountaineering boot, and trekking shoe. Bathed by the midnight sun, you will explore a rich culture and history that is as ancient and spectacular as the deep fjords, soaring peaks, and vast glaciers that comprise this stunning landscape. Located in the Arctic Circle, the northern extremes of Norway and the island archipelago of Svalbard are home to a vast number of unique wildlife, including polar bears, walruses, narwhal, reindeer, orcas and a variety of seabirds, such as the puffin.

Shortly after arriving in Oslo by way of Reykjavik, you will catch a flight to the most northern navigable landmass in the world – Spitsbergen Island. For the next week you will join the crew of the Jonathon IV, a sixty-foot sloop, to sail the glaciated waters of Spitsbergen’s west coast. While you will sleep, travel and help with ship’s duties aboard the Jonathon IV, the majority of your time will be spent traveling across the Arctic landscape of Spitsbergen Island on a pair of backcountry skis or a backcountry snowboard. While ashore, at 79 degrees North, you will explore countless summits, a myriad of cultural outposts, giant valley glaciers, and miles of untrammeled wilderness. Oh, and you might just pull off a few mid-summer powder runs! Each evening, you will return to the warmth, comfort and safety of your vessel and be transported to the next day’s adventure. With 24 hours of sunlight, you will have plenty of opportunity to spot polar bears, reindeer and walruses from the safety of the vessel, as well as the thousands of pelagic birds that nest in colonies along Spitsbergen’s coast.

After a week spent exploring the splendor of Spitsbergen, you will head to the Lofoten Islands off the coast of mainland Norway. Renowned for picturesque fishing villages, pristine sandy beaches, and mountains that soar straight out of the ocean, the Lofoten Islands have long inspired travelers to their shores. Again you will board a sailboat, this time as a fully functional member of the crew, to travel between the countless islands that make up what is considered the premier cruising grounds in Northern Europe. Traveling short distances between snug and highly scenic anchorages, you will have lots of time to climb world-renowned peaks and trek to alpine lakes, inland glaciers, and the rim of deep fjords. Sitting on the summit of “The Goat” or “The Anvil of the Gods”, you will be able to look down several thousand feet to your home, swinging at anchor in turquoise waters at the foot of the mountain. Cast in the warm glow of the midnight sun, the peaks of the Lofoten Islands have been likened to a scene straight out of Lord of the Rings, an image heightened by local names such as Raftsund, Vestfjorden and Trollfjord. Home to the Sami or people of the Reindeer, northern Norway is known for its incredible hospitality and rich historical culture.

Time in the Lofoten Islands would be incomplete without a night or two spent in the traditional fishing huts, or Rorbu. These bright red outbuildings sit perched over the Atlantic Ocean on tarred logs at the base of the Lofoten Mountains and form an important part of the cod fishing tradition and history of the region. Before returning to Oslo, you will spend several days hiking from Rorbu to Rorbu across striking island mountain ranges, past herds of reindeer, swimming in alpine lakes and romping through vast meadows en route.

To adequately prepare you for this remarkable, once in a lifetime journey, you will attend a series of classes at Waterford in the cultural and natural history of the Arctic and Norway, including the origins of telemark skiing. In addition, you will learn the fundamentals of backcountry skiing, rock climbing and mountaineering, and sailing. While on-course, you will have daily opportunities to refine and enhance these skills.

MS Mt. Whitney Mountaineering Adventure

The Waterford Outdoor Program is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join your classmates for an unforgettable adventure with a summit attempt of Mt. Whitney – the highest point (14,496 ft.) in the lower 48 states. Although the summit of Whitney is the desired goal, it’s the chase rather than the conquest that will appeal to all participants. On the Mt. Whitney Mountaineering Adventure we will explore one of the magical spots on our planet – the interior of the High Sierra in eastern California, invisible from any road and visited by few people.

Participants can expect two full days of rock climbing at Alabama Hills, just 10 miles from the Mt. Whitney trailhead. The group will then spend 4 nights and 5 days backpacking on the slopes of Mt. Whitney. The itinerary is designed to allow participants ample time to acclimatize to the higher elevation, all in an effort to better the odds of reaching the summit.

Due to the rigorous nature of this trip, participants will be required to complete a training log as well as participate in 1-2 training trips prior to departing for Mt. Whitney. The training trip(s) will be within Utah and are included in the tuition for trip.

Classical Theater Session

Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to work with one of the nation’s best classical high school theater programs.

Directed by Old Globe alumnus Javen Tanner, Artistic Director of The Sting and Honey Company, Salt Lake’s newest professional theatre company
Three weeks of intensive classical theater instruction, culminating in the production of a full-length Shakespeare play
Workshop will take place in Waterford’s state-of-the-art Black Box Theater
Participation is limited and by audition only
Open to students from all high schools (grades 9 -12)
Public performances on June 29 and June 30

MS Shakespeare Camp

This one-week camp will give middle school students an opportunity to study three plays, workshop and act in scenes from the plays, and then attend professional performances at the Utah Shakespearean Festival. Students will workshop for three days and attend the festival for two days, with an overnight stay in Cedar City. The plays we workshop and study will be three of the plays showing at the Shakespeare Festival; subject to availability.

Poetry and Poses

Come warm up both mind and body in this fun, challenging summer session offering. “Poetry & Poses” is a week-long workshop on yoga and creative writing in which students will explore the relationship between mental and physical practices.

The practice of yoga unites awareness of movement and breath; the practice of writing unites awareness of perception and language. Both practices teach patience and self-awareness. By focusing the body, we calm the mind, allowing ourselves the space and clarity to find our best ideas and the words to express them on paper.

Bring a sense of humor and an open mind, and be prepared to surprise yourself with what you can create! No previous yoga or writing experience is required. All materials provided.

Textiles and Sewing

During this week-long program girls and boys can become independent sewing machine users. Students learn to read and use sewing patterns. We will make a simple tote bag and a tetra bag and begin to follow a basic pattern for a summer outfit.

Puttin’ on the Ritz

Share your “triple threat” talents in a study of Musical Theater Scenes chosen from the best shows in Musical Theater history.

Scenes will be chosen based on the participant profiles- voice range, dance ability and acting experience. Students will work during the week with a vocal coach, choreographer and director to prepare several numbers for a Musical Theater Review. The final performance is open to friends and family on the final day of class. Lunch will be provided daily for all participants.

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Lower Schools

Nature Explorations

Each session builds on a child’s sense of wonder inviting exploration of living and non-living things found in the natural world. As “Discovery Scouts” children will participate in adventure walks around campus, make hands-on observations of artifacts & critters, enjoy puppets & dramatic play, create art & constructions, sort collections, as well as enjoy story-time, outside playtime, and a snack-time to round out the day.

Session 1: Look Up! – Who Lives in a Tree? Birds, Insects, Nests & Leaves – Buzzzz Tweet!
Session 2: Look Down! – What is Found Underground? Wiggling Worms, Creeping Crabs, Animal Tracks – Oh Deer!
Session 3: Splash! – What’s Near the Water? Rocks, Fish, Frogs & Bugs – Ker-plunk!

Nursery Literacy: Fairy Tales, Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle

In the Nursery Literacy classes, students will be led on an adventure of discovery and learning as we focus on a particular author or genre from children’s literature. Each day we will explore a different book or topic and students will enjoy activities in writing, art, science, math, and music, as well as time for snack and outside play.

Kids Create! Open Art Studio Workshop

Are you in the mood to create? These 2 day per week sessions are designed for experienced Nursery students and older students who love to spend time with friends making art. Art center choices include spin art, playdough, crayon melt, print making, paper crafts, and easel painting. Choice time, lesson time, and project time make each session complete. We can’t wait to see what you’ll make!

Textiles and Sewing

Puttin’ on the Ritz

Share your “triple threat” talents in a study of Musical Theater Scenes chosen from the best shows in Musical Theater history.

Energy

If you are a student who loves to think, create, and solve problems, this is a class for you. Students will discover different types of energy, including wind, solar, light, heat, electricity, and magnetism. This class is full of hands-on experiments involving these types of energy.

Human Biology

Students will be introduced to systems in the human body, including enzyme action in the digestive system, the function of the skin, as well as the lymphatic, respiratory, excretory, and endocrine systems. There will be many hands-on activities, including dissections and experiments. We will have a visit from a pediatrician, who will come in and teach the children about these systems in their bodies and how to keep them healthy.

Matter & Chemistry

This is a wonderful class for students with inquisitive minds. Students will gain a better understanding of the properties of matter and will also be introduced to chemistry in a fun and easy way. This class will give children the opportunity to experience matter and changes in matter using hands-on experiences. Through hands-on mixing, students will explore the reactions and changes that occur. Students will learn about atoms and molecules and how each reacts to different temperatures.

Caves/Timpanogos Cave

Speleology is the science of exploration and study of all aspects of caves and the environment which surrounds them. In this course, students will spend time learning about caves in general and Timpanogos Cave specifically.

As students immerse themselves in study, we will use a wide variety of engrossing, hands-on activities. We will cover the various geologic processes through which different caves are formed, explore the most recent research about the wide variety and number of creatures that live in caves. We will discover the archeological and cultural importance of caves.

Timpanogos Cave is uniquely well known for its high concentration of helictites. We will learn about its discovery and geology and will spend one day on a hike to and tour of the cave. The hike is beautiful, the pathway is paved and the tour is a one-of-a-kind experience!

Botany/Red Butte Garden

Enter the wonderful world of Botany—the study of plant life! Join us as we experience oodles of experiments, art projects, observations and other explorations with plants. We will learn about the great variety of plants, how to identify, use, grow, protect and describe plants. We will come to know how very much we rely on the plant kingdom in our lives. Students will be busy with creating projects and we will even spend some time in Waterford’s very own garden and arboretum. This week will culminate with a field trip to Red Butte Garden. Whether this is your child’s first trip or you have been many times before, we will spend time using our newfound knowledge to explore and appreciate this beautiful garden in a new and exciting way!

Paleontology/Museum of Ancient Life

Prehistoric Life and Paleontology…so much more than just dinosaurs! As students meet at school to discover the historic science of life, we will engage in a wide variety of activities, including eras and periods before dinosaurs, during dinosaur life on earth and after dinosaurs became extinct and we began to see other reptiles and mammals on earth. Students will become junior paleontologists as they discover how to use the clues of fossil remains and will participate in projects which stretch their knowledge and creativity. Our knowledge will expand to learning how we name and classify dinosaurs. The week will culminate in a field trip to The North American Museum of Ancient Life, which has the distinction of being the world’s largest display of mounted dinosaurs! While there we will trace missing dinosaur bones, have a hands-on experience learning how dinosaurs were fossilized, and compare the different sizes of prehistoric creatures.

Vertebrate Zoology

This course is for those who love animals. In this class the students will gain a better understanding of the vertebrate Classes of animals. Each Class of animals will be discussed in detail, along with the habitat and ecosystem, examining their various behaviors. We will also discuss changes that may happen in these animals during the four seasons. Many hands-on activities, including dissections and experiments will be available in this class. There will be visitors that have expertise in various animals, giving us a better understanding of these wonderful creatures.

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Athletics

Lower & Middle School Tennis

Tennis camp participants will learn the basic tennis strokes and play a variety of fun and competitive games designed to help master those strokes. We will also learn the basics of scoring and tennis strategy.

Participants will be divided into groups based on age and ability on the first day of the camp, and each group will work with each instructor on a rotating basis each day.

LS Super Sports Camp

The Super Sports camp is designed to give students a brief “taste” of several different team sports. It is designed to appeal to students who may not be interested in a full week of any specific sport and students who simply want to try something different.

This camp will provide students with instruction and game play in the following sports: Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse (no contact), Volleyball, Floor Hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, team handball, and flag football.

The goal of this camp is for the participants to experience different sports, learn new skills, and have fun. You do not have to be an athlete to enjoy this camp. All equipment (including a t-shirt) is provided.

Lower School Girls’ Basketball Camp

The Waterford Women’s Basketball program is on the rise, and as a result we are extending the opportunity to Lower School girls to participate in our summer camps. The camp’s purpose is to help teach the basic fundamentals, rules, history and excitement of the game of basketball, while building friendship and unity with their future teammates. There is no requirement for skill level or experience. The camp has been designed so that both the experienced basketball veteran and the eager beginner will feel challenged, yet comfortable.

Lower and Middle School Girls’ Volleyball Camp

This volleyball camp is for beginners as well as those that have played in the Middle School volleyball program. Volleyball skills, rules and games will be taught and practiced. This is a fun camp with lots of great instruction and fun volleyball play!

MS/US Women’s Basketball Camp

The Waterford Women’s Basketball program is continuing to grow and improve at a remarkable rate, and utilizing opportunities during the off-season to master the fundamentals of the game has been a key to our program’s development.

We will be hosting another camp on campus this summer that will provide the girls with the opportunity to refine their skills, learn the x’s and o’s of the game, study film, compete hard, build team chemistry and have a good time doing it.

There is no experience or skill level requirements for the camp; the schedule of events has been designed in a way that challenges both the veteran player and the eager newcomer in a comfortable environment.

Summer Rowing Camp

The Waterford Crew Summer Rowing Camp is an opportunity for everyone to come out and try the great sport of rowing, from those entering Class VI to recent graduates.

We will build skills and fitness while learning the true meaning of ‘Teamwork’. Rowers will be grouped by age and experience. This will be accommodated by the variety of smaller rowing shells we recently acquired.

Over two weeks we will meet at Waterford at 7:15am and drive a bus to either the Jordan River Surplus Canal (JRSC) or the Great Salt Lake. Once on-site, rowers and coxswains will learn all about the various pieces of equipment and their functions. We will learn safe launching and landing techniques and while learning to row. We will return to Waterford by 11am.

Rowing is a sport that takes time to learn to do properly, so while a student may sign up for just one week, we strongly encourage two weeks of participation. We will have a day of racing on the last day of the camp at the JRSC.

Summer Ballet Intensive

The program in June will be creative through ballet 5 just like the regular school year in the Ballet Academy. It will be a 3 week intensive with Academy teachers and guest teachers with more rigor and intensity than we can have in the regular program. The program in August is just for levels 4 and 5 and is a boot camp to get dancers back in shape for the fall.

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