Summer 2021

List of 7 items.

• Ages 4-6: Arts & Crafts Camp

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  Arts & Crafts Camp for Ages 4-6

  
  Week 1: Monday, July 12 – Thursday, July 15
  Week 2: Monday, July 19 – Thursday, July 22
  
  

  This two-week session (one-week option available) is for children ages 4-6 and will be in-person and socially distant for four days a week. Children who sign up for this program will enjoy outside play adventures and experiment with the creation of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art. Campers will be introduced to many different mediums, creating a variety of projects, from Eric-Carle-inspired paper projects to 3-D sculptures and graphic novels. There will be some creative play happening in the art room and outside in fun, shady spaces. The program is designed to keep kids actively engaged, learning, and having fun all at the same time.  
  
  

  Drop-off will be between 8:45 and 9:00 a.m. The day will begin with games and activities. Next will be creative time in the art studio spaces (indoor/outdoor depending on the weather). Snack is at 10:15 a.m., followed by 10 minutes of playtime to run around outdoors while enjoying a mask break. Around 10:45 a.m., we will read a child-friendly art book about a famous artist for inspiration. The last part of the day will be dedicated to more creative time followed by clean-up and pack-up for a noon dismissal.

  
  

  Cost

  Half-day (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): $275.00 per two-week session, $150 for one week session.

  (The price includes all art supplies.)

• Ages 7-12: Arts & Crafts Camp

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  Arts & Crafts Camp for Ages 7-12

  
  The 2021 Arts and Crafts Summer Program at Cape Cod Academy will be in-person, socially distant, and held five days a week from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Each session is scheduled for two weeks (a one-week option is available). There will be creative play taking place in the art room as well as time spent outside in fun, shady spaces. The arts & crafts experience is designed to keep campers engaged and curious about the making and creating of art while finding inspiration from one another.

   

  The Arts & Crafts Summer Program will be a unique opportunity for kids to grow, explore, imagine, and expand their love of arts and crafts. Weekly and bi-weekly themes will provide them with opportunities to explore hands-on projects that allow for experimentation with the concepts, techniques, and supplies. We will spend the mornings together in the large art room or outside in the outdoor studio. Campers will transition outside during mid-morning to enjoy a snack (please bring from home), along with some playtime and exercise. Campers will return to the classroom until pick-up at noon.

   

  Cost

  Half-day (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): $380.00 per two-week session or $190 for one-week session

  (The price includes all art supplies.)
  
  

  Session I: Arts and Nature Camp
  Ages 7-12
  June 28 – July 2
  July 5 – July 9
  Campers will enjoy exploring Cape Cod Academy’s 46-acre campus and finding natural objects to incorporate into a variety of creative art projects, such as leaf printing, embellishing stones, animal sculptures, clay impression making, observational drawings, sun prints, organic three-dimensional pictures, nature dioramas, and landscape paintings. They will also have the opportunity to plant beautiful flowers to enjoy all summer. 

   

  Session II: Paper, As an Artistic Medium Camp
  Ages 7-12
  July 26 – July 30
  August 2 – August 6

  During this two-week session, campers will sculpt with paper, stitch on paper, make paper, carve and build with paper, and enjoy making books, rolled beads, cards, prints, mobiles, and so much more. This camp is suited for all levels of creators and makers.

• Empow Studios STEM Camps

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  Use Promo Code "CAPECOD20" for a $20 discount per registration.
  
  Empow Studios STEM Camps return to Cape Cod Academy. A list of summer classes follows below.
  
  Roblox: Coding and Game Design -- Grades 5-8

  Aug 9-13, 2021
  Learn how to create your own Roblox video game! Using Roblox’s built-in editor, campers will create 3D worlds and then use Lua, Roblox’s programming language, to code game mechanics. Campers will unleash their creativity by building out custom game objects such as traps or power-ups, or add characters in their environment. Campers will be able to publish, share, and play their games with friends. Come explore one of the most popular video game platforms in the world!
  
  Tech & Design Exploration: Builders -- Grades 2-4

  Aug 9-13, 2021

  Come learn the building blocks of STEM in one of our most popular programs! For the first three days, campers will explore 3D Modeling & Printing, Digital Animation, Movie-Making with Sound Effects, 3D Architecture, and Coding Fundamentals in Scratch. Campers will then choose to dig deeper or continue to experiment as they create several small projects, such as a digitally-animated movie, a 3D print of an original object, or walk-through videos of their architecture design — all of which they can take home. They will also build the foundations for success with technology: the inspiration, confidence, and enthusiasm to continue learning and creating. This program has more than enough content to keep campers excited and learning for several weeks. Combine this camp with our Tech & Design Exploration: Creators camp to further expand your STEM knowledge.
  
  

  Tech & Design Exploration: Creators -- Grades 2-4

  Aug 9-13, 2021

  Unlock your creative potential in this STEM introductory program! For the first three days, campers will explore 3D Sculpting & Printing, Video Game Design, Stop-Motion Animation, Movie-Making with Sound Effects, Video Game Design, and Coding Fundamentals in Scratch. Campers will then choose to dig deeper or continue to experiment as they create several small projects, such as a digitally-animated movie, a playable video game, or a 3D print of an original creature — all of which they can take home. They will also build the foundations for success with technology: the inspiration, confidence, and enthusiasm to continue learning and creating. This program has more than enough content to keep campers excited and learning for several weeks. Combine this camp with our Tech & Design Exploration: Builders camp to further expand your STEM knowledge.

  Minecraft Modding with mCreator -- Grades 2-4

  Aug 16-20, 2021

  Expand your Minecraft experience by creating your own mods! Always a big favorite, using MCreator software, campers will alter (“mod”) existing characters and designs, and build new, highly customized armor, tools, and building blocks. Then, they’ll step up to create more complicated modded objects such as volcanoes, waterfalls, new dimensions, or even a game version of themselves! Campers will examine how their new designs -- saved in their own Minecraft world -- influenced gameplay. This camp is perfect for anyone who loves Minecraft and wants to have even more control over what they can build.
  
  Minecraft Exploration -- Grades 2-4

  Aug 16-20, 2021

  One of our most popular programs! It isn’t just for gamers – it’s for explorers, designers, and builders, too! Campers will explore the basics of art, architecture, animation, and the patented Redstone circuitry on Minecraft’s Education Edition platform. Campers can build their own Minecraft world, collaborate on a friend’s world, or design animated characters with command blocks. All campers will take home digital files so that they can keep exploring their world after camp has ended. They’ll also gain an understanding of how one of the most popular platforms in the world works.
  
  Movie Production Exploration -- Grades 2-4

  Aug 16-20, 2021 
  Grab a camera, and let’s make movies in this exciting new camp! Campers will film and produce their own video while exploring a variety of introductory moving-making techniques. After developing their first storyboard, campers will make their vision come to life as they shoot, edit, and enhance their video with graphics, audio, and color using Adobe Rush. Their finished video can be uploaded to YouTube and shared with family and friends.
  
  

  Coding Exploration -- Grades 2-4

  Aug 23-27, 2021

  One of our most popular camps, this is the ideal starting place for kids who want to code, but don’t quite know where to start. Campers will begin by learning Scratch, a drag-and-drop system, where they will learn key coding concepts and build a small video game or cool animation. After day three, campers will begin to apply these same coding concepts in Python, a professional, yet easy-to-learn scripting language. For campers who want to dig deeper, we recommend signing up for multiple sessions.
  
  Coding with Python 101 -- Grades 5-8

  Aug 23-27, 2021

  One of our most popular programs, Python 101 is perfect for kids interested in exploring all of Python’s capabilities. Campers will navigate the text-based programming in IDLE, Python’s integrated development environment, and learn to write key building blocks of code, such as variables, conditionals, and loops. They will then combine these elements to create video games to take home. More advanced students will tackle more complicated challenges including file I/O, arrays, and functions.

   

  Minecraft Modding with Java -- Grades 5-8

  Aug 23-27, 2021

  Modify your own Minecraft characters, mobs, and more in this exciting new camp! Always a big favorite, campers will alter (“mod”) existing characters and designs to create something completely new. Campers will expand their mod skills by creating characters like swamp-dwelling sludge monsters or sky-roaring dragons, then using Java code, will customize their mods even further, creating radioactive jetpacks or superhero power granting foods. Campers will examine how their new designs -- saved in their own Minecraft world -- influence gameplay. This camp is perfect for anyone who loves Minecraft and wants to have even more control over what they can build.
  
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• Science by the Sea

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  Cape Cod Academy’s Science by the Sea Camp is an ideal way for students in grades 3-8 on Cape Cod to explore their enthusiasm for the natural environment that locally abounds. Whether campers have been exploring these waters for years or are new to the Cape environment, this program will introduce them to the scientific aspects of salt marshes, tidal flow, sandy beaches, and rocky shorelines that are unique to Cape Cod. Our young biologists will be engaged with creative, active, and hands-on projects that keep their bodies and minds active both in the field and in the science laboratory on CCA’s beautiful campus. Each week, campers will be transported via the school's van to local waterways for hands-on learning. This program will be led by Abby Wood, our resident Marine Biologist and Chair of the Science Department. Submerge yourself in coastal exploration this summer!
  
  Grades

  Students Entering Grade 3 - Grade 8
  
  2021 Dates and Times

  July 12-16, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for Grades 3-5

  July 19-23, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for Grades 6-8

  
  Cost

  $500.00 per week
  

• One-on-One Tutoring

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  Get one-on-one attention from award-winning instructors, certified Orton-Gillingham professionals, and one-of-a-kind tutors. Click here for full details on programs and tutors.
  
  

  Monday, June 14- Friday August 26, 2021
  
  

  Cape Cod Academy's summer tutoring programs include:

  • Orton-Gillingham (OG) Approach-Based Tutoring
  • Tutoring for Academic Support and SAT/ACT Prep.

  Cape Cod Academy is pleased to offer tutoring for students with learning differences or simply for children who need extra academic assistance. Tutoring is available in many different subjects including reading, writing, math, and science. Taught by highly qualified, trained CCA teachers, these programs are tailored for students entering kindergarten through grade 12 and are open to all students regardless if they attend CCA or another school. 
  
  

  Tutoring takes place in large, open classrooms, or when possible, outdoors. Our tutors wear masks and practice social distancing as appropriate. Our classrooms are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. We are also offering remote tutoring as an option.

• Chess Wizards

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  Join us this summer at Cape Cod Academy for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You will improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle - your brain! Our camps include fun team chess games (like Bughouse), recess time (of course), snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. Each camper receives a t-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. Unleash your brain power and spend part of your vacation with Chess Wizards.
  
  Chess Wizards has been teaching the game of chess since 2002. Our interactive curriculum makes learning fun for new and seasoned players alike. Our grades 1-6 day camps are led by our most experienced instructors and provide our students with a memorable camp experience while challenging their minds!

  Each child will receive the following:  

  - A Trophy

  - Chess Wizards t-shirt

  - Chess Wizards folder

  - Chess puzzle workbook

  
  Grades

  Students Entering Grade 1- Grade 7
  
  2021 Dates and Times

  July 12-16, 2021 

  July 19-23, 2021 

  
  

  Half-days from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  Full-days from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

  
  Cost

  $210.00 per week (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

  $350.00 per week (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) 
  

• American Sign Language Camp

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  This camp is designed to be a fun interactive class where children learn about Deaf Sign Language. Participants will learn common words that are used daily. Each class will include exciting games, crafts, and small-group activities. The day will consist of indoor and outdoor playtime while connecting with nature-related sign language.  Some of our camps feature a skit for parents at the end of the week camp session. Kathy Romeo, the camp's instructor, is a member of the American Sign Language Teacher Association (ALSTA).

  
  Grades

  Students Entering Grade 1- Grade 5
  
  2021 Dates and Times

  July 12-16, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  July 19-23, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  
  Cost

  $280.00 per week