Bryce Canyon
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"Hands-On Geography"This 10-day camp, for 4th-8th graders, will involve students directly in a variety of hands-on projects, games, and activities to expand their understanding of U.S. and world geography. Prior geographic knowledge is welcome but not assumed. Strong reading skills and the ability to work cooperatively are a must.
We will meet at my home in Bethesda from 10:30-noon every day. Most days will involve some sort of project to be completed at home during the afternoon to be shared with the group the following day. The 10-day camp is equivalent to my 10-week "Hands-On Geography" (A) class.
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Taormina
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"Philosophically Speaking"
Philosophy is not about finding life’s answers. It’s about considering life’s questions. This 10-day discussion-based camp for 8th-12th graders will introduce the vocabulary of philosophy and explore some of philosophy’s “greatest hits,” weaving together the work of specific philosophers (ancient and modern) with classic thought experiments and real-life examples. This practical philosophy class will provide a context for students to think more deeply about the choices and experiences of their everyday lives. Because of the nature of the assignments, excellent reading skills (high school+ level) and the maturity to participate in thoughtful discussion are a must.
We will meet at my home in Bethesda from 10:30-noon every day. Each day will include readings to be completed after camp to prepare for group discussion the following day. The 10-day camp is equivalent to my 10-week "Philosophically Speaking" class.
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New York City
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"Mission Possible: Global Issues, Leadership Choices"
This highly interactive 10-day camp for 8th-12th graders will engage students in running the world they will inherit. As officials of imaginary countries, they will employ critical thinking skills, negotiation techniques, and problem-solving methods to lead their people towards peace and prosperity. (Or will they?) Working individually and in teams, they will decide when to cooperate and when to compete, when to bargain and when to take a stand, how systems are interrelated and how to adjust to life’s surprises. Readings in political science, international affairs, people management, moral philosophy, literature, and current events provide discussion points and context for the simulation. Readings will vary with the specifics of the simulation.
We will meet at my home in Bethesda from 1:00-2:15 pm every day. Each day will include a reading assignment (high school+ reading level) and planning work to prepare for our activities the following day. The 10-day camp is equivalent to my 10-week "Mission Possible" class. Because of the requirements of the simulation, this camp needs at least 9 students and is capped at 12.
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Lima
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"Academic Writing"Every college-bound high school student needs to know how to use a research library and plan, organize, and write an 8- to 12-page academic paper with proper citations. This condensed, nine-session summer class will take students through each of these steps. The class will involve a trip to at least one, perhaps two, university or other research libraries, the specifics of which will depend on students' research interests; instruction in academic writing, including a refresher on the fundamentals of good writing; guidance on finding online sources appropriate for academic writing; step-by-step assistance with planning, organizing, and writing an 8- to 12-page academic paper; instruction in use of Turabian/Chicago and MLA citations; and feedback on the final project and throughout the process. This class is being offered in June (M-W-F) by special arrangement for a maximum of four current high school students. Students must be able to commit to spending two or more hours between each class researching and/or writing outside of class. Admission is contingent on a writing sample.
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