• $250 per program unless noted otherwise
• Below mentioned grades refer to the grade children will be entering in fall 2024
• Readiness courses are designed for new and returning Tower Hill students only.

Please contact Director of Enrichment and Sports Camps Ashley Gillerlain ([email protected]) with any questions.

Programs

Kindergarten Readiness!  Nicole Kaiser

🗓 July 29-Aug. 2, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Kindergarten
Join us for a week to get ready for kindergarten! We will practice phonemic awareness, letter formation, handwriting skills and number sense! We will also practice routines and skills needed for kindergarten.

First Grade Readiness!  Ann Sullivan

🗓 July 29-Aug. 2, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grade 1
Is your child preparing to enter first grade? Help them avoid the summer slide with this fun academic week. Students will play games while reviewing sight words and math concepts. Also, students will practice proper letter formation while writing about their favorite summer activity. The week would not be complete without working on their reading comprehension skills. Pack your backpack for first grade, here we come!

Second Grade Readiness!  Jessica McIntyre

🗓 July 29-Aug. 2, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grade 2
Avoid the summer slide! Have your student ready for second grade by reviewing the previous year's math and literacy skills while having fun all along the way!

Third Grade Readiness!  Francesca Pabon

🗓 July 29-Aug. 2, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grade 3
Avoid the summer slide! Have your student ready for third grade by reviewing the previous year's math and literacy skills while having fun all along the way!

Fourth Grade Readiness!  Gretchen Lacey

🗓 July 29-Aug. 2, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grade 4
Avoid the summer slide! Have your student ready for fourth grade by reviewing the previous year's math and literacy skills while having fun all along the way!

Explore with Friends  Marina Attix

🗓 July 29-Aug. 2, 12-3 p.m. Grades K-4
After your Readiness camps, some of you can join Mrs. Attix to explore nature and create arts and crafts!

Photography for Middle Schoolers  John Bartlett

🗓 June 10-14, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 5-8
Looking for a way to discover the magic of photography? Want to learn how to use a Digital SLR camera? We will also discover new ways to use the camera in your phone. We can explore optical illusions, stop-motion and more.

Photography for Middle Schoolers  John Bartlett

🗓 June 10-14, 12-3 p.m. Grades 5-8
Looking for a way to discover the magic of photography? Want to learn how to use a Digital SLR camera? We will also discover new ways to use the camera in your phone. We can explore optical illusions, stop-motion and more.

Fun in Felt  Torrey Kist

🗓 June 17-21, 12-3 p.m. Grades 4-6
In this fabulous felt camp, you can make your own felt creatures, stuffies, animals, mini food and more! Learn to needle-felt, sew with needle and thread, design and hand make your own felt artwork. Fun-in-felt for all!

Crafting Cardboard Creations  Torrey Kist

🗓 June 24-28, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 5-7
With cardboard the sky's the limit! We will create 3D sculptures and even giant cardboard masks—plus free time to invent! Be prepared to think outside the cardboard box and use your imagination to create some amazingly creative things!

Drawing and Painting - Out and About  Torrey Kist

🗓 June 24-28, 12-3 p.m. Grades 5-8
In this camp, we will take our supplies outside to paint and draw from observation! We will visit locations around campus and take a look at artists—famous and local—such as Monet and Mary Page Evans for inspiration! Let's create artwork that captures both our imagination and the beauty of our area. We will explore watercolor, charcoal, pastels and more. This is a great relaxing camp with plenty of time to develop your artistic skills!

Ready for Middle School Math!  Cherie Martinez

🗓 June 24-28, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Grade 5
Games, games and more games will make this program a winner with all who attend. We will focus on whole number operations, place value and the rote recall of multiplication and division facts. Get ready to have fun while strengthening your math skills!

Summer Service Learning  Ellen Ellis

🗓 July 15-19, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Grades 3-5
If you enjoy doing things for others, giving to your school and community, and learning more about stewardship, this camp is for you! We will plan and carry out several service projects–some for those right around us and others for the greater community of Wilmington. Much more than collecting donations, this week will be about service learning. You’ll have the chance to use your creative talents or interests to share with others and make a difference.