Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Basketball 101
Grades: 1-4
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Jean Pierre (Coach JP)
"Get ready to dribble, shoot, and score this summer in the ultimate basketball camp for young athletes! Whether you're a beginner or a budding pro, we will teach you the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense—all while having a blast with new friends.
What to Expect:
- Skill-building drills & fun challenges
- Friendly scrimmages & teamwork exercises
- A high-energy, supportive environment
Come learn the game from our very own HMS Basketball Coach and build confidence and skills on the court."
Battle Bots Academy: Build, Learn, Compete!
Grades: 6-7
Period 2: 10:20-11:45
Instructor: John Gulick
Students will design, construct, and program a Lego EV3 robot to participate in various competitions with their peers. These competitions will encompass Table Tennis, Balloon Pop, Capture the Flag, Sumo Bots, Rocket League, Over the Wall, and Battle Bots. Through this experience, students will cultivate Robotics Fundamentals, Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Innovation skills.
Become an Author
Grades:5-7
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Eimile Joyce
Those who write stories rule the world- Native American Proverb. Ready to rule the world? Write and workshop stories this summer and become a published author! Students enrolled will write stories, polish their writing, and help publish and market their own stories.
Coding Adventures: Create, Solve, Imagine!
Grades:1-4
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Ruby Portillo
Transform your child into a digital creator in this exciting introductory coding class! Students will build their own interactive games and stories while mastering fundamental concepts like algorithms, loops, and debugging. Through hands-on activities that bring coding to life, they'll develop problem-solving skills and technological confidence—no experience needed, just curiosity! Give your child the keys to tomorrow's essential skills today.
Students must be able to read.
Dance Around the World
Grades: 2-5
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Vera Dragicevich
Come explore the world through Dance, including dances right here in America. Dance and music has always brought people together and fostered a connection to oneself and community. Learn how Dance works to strengthen balance and flexibility, as well as stimulating imagination and creativity.
You don't need any special equipment other than comfortable clothes and shoes. Dance shoes (like hip hop sneakers) are preferable but any shoe other than ballet or ballet flats will work. Please bring water and a small towel.
Drama
Grades: 1-5
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Lindsay Crary
Does your child love to perform? Are they often dramatic and enjoy acting over the top?
This theater class provides the outlet they need to direct their creative energy into a fun
performance! In this course students will be learning scenes from popular plays.
Each scene is carefully chosen so there is a part for every child, at every level of skill. Students
can choose what aspect they are comfortable participating in- be it only acting and stage movement, or running backstage and tech operations. Students will improve in various skills based on the show that most interests them- but most importantly, students will have fun as they learn a bit about the theater, its history, and performing. This course will culminate in a performance showcase!
Fundamentals of Flag Football (No tackle)
Grades: 5-7
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Brandon Garner
Football season is just around the corner! In this class we will focus on athletic development of beginners and advanced players alike. Class includes fundamentals such as: Offensive and Defensive skills, flag pulling, footwork, speed and core training, positional work, throwing, catching and time to have some fun and scrimmage with your peers!
Fun Film Making
Grades: 3-7
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Patrick Stopford
Fun Film Making- Learn how to make movies, vlogs, video shorts, script writing, film editing, learn camera angles for filming, green screen filming with cutting edge ipads, learn how to use CapCut and iMovie software. Students will write, film and edit their own movies! Every week students hold a Student Film Festival to showcase their film projects! Everyone directs, writes, and edits their own student movies. All Materials Provided! This class fosters: Collaboration, Creativity, Communication and Critical Thinking!!! Class Taught by: Mr. Stopford HMS Teacher.
Indoor-Outdoor Gaming
Grade: 4-6
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Angel Solis
Students will use critical thinking skills, hand eye coordination, sportsmanship, and teamwork learning to play indoor games and outdoor games. Indoor games will include Chess, checkers, Jenga, ping pong, and other board games. Outdoor games will include nontraditional games such as Ultimate Frisbee, Olympic handball, frisbee golf, flag tag and traditional games will include baseball, kickball, handball, etc... Each week will feature a different class tournament while focusing on positive behavior, sportsmanship, and respect.
Karate
Grades: 6-7
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Diana Hang
This class will introduce Ryuei Ryu karate basics and forms. Students will learn the history of Ryuei Ryu karate, terminology, dojo etiquette, basic foundations and katas (forms). This is a non-contact class. Sparring basics and drills will not be taught. No martial arts experience is necessary.
Medical Arts & Science Smorgasboard
Grades: 5-7
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor- Michael Condie
Lab Fee: $60 (included in registration fee)
This is your opportunity for a fun hands on science experience this summer. The course includes an introduction to the medical arts with the focus on human anatomy, and will include many labs and games to learn the human skeletal and muscular systems. We will also study some basic concepts of genetics including a DNA extraction lab and a natural selection camouflage lab. We will cover engineering principles by designing, building, and testing towers/bridges. During our physics unit we will explore aerodynamics with different models of aircraft and parachutes. Additionally, we will learn some comparative anatomy with a hands on squid dissection followed with an opportunity to show off your creative side using squid ink with the Japanese style art of Gyotaku. We will wrap up the course with food science, including learning the chemistry behind making your own ice cream and cooking chocolate chip cookies using solar ovens.
Model Making Fun
Grades: 3-6
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Neil Almoite
Model Building has been offered as a Summer School class for over 40 years in San Marino. Many of our previous students have gone on to professions including engineering, dentistry, medicine and sciences. Model building improves reading comprehension, the ability to complete sequential activities, promotes patience and builds confidence in young students. Modelers provide their own kits and materials available at local stores. Most students succeed well with level 2-3 kits with some graduating to level 4. Most kits are automobiles, airplanes, ships or anatomical models.
RoboMasters: Construct, Code, Innovate!
Grades: 5-6
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: John Gulick
Get ready for some fun! Students will design, build, and program their own Lego SPIKE robot to tackle exciting tasks on a themed mission board. Along the way, they'll improve their Robotics Fundamentals, Coding, Problem-Solving, and Critical Thinking skills. Let’s unleash our creativity together!
Spanish for Beginners
Grades: 1-5
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Yvonne Mejia
We will be exploring the Spanish language by learning the alphabet, numbers, practicing greetings and phrases, building vocabulary about family, home, school, sports, and foods. We will learn to order off a restaurant menu. We will learn by playing skill-building games and activities. We will enjoy a festive lunch the last week of school.
STEAM to Success: Building Leadership Skills
Grades: 3-5
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Fion Liang
This course includes Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics; great for those who are interested in building collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
Tennis Camp (Beginner - not for advanced or competitive players)
Grades: 1-4
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Roger Hollomand
Get your tennis shoes on! You're learning a new skill! Enjoy the summer learning tennis.
Visual Art
Grades: 3-5
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor- Lisa Blatchley
Materials Fee: $40 (included in registration fee)
Visual Art: Painting and Drawing Explore painting and drawing techniques in this summer intensive class. Students will have full use of all the art studio's materials in order to make as many works of art as they want. We will review observational skills and the elements of Art as well as work with our imaginations. Students will learn about contemporary artists and find their own creative voices.
Intro to Volleyball
Grades: 5-7
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Liz Reuter
Pass, Set, Spike!!! This class will focus on the fundamentals of volleyball. Introduction to skills involved in gameplay with an emphasis on the basics of serving, passing, hitting, and setting. Students will learn through cooperative drills, mini-games, gameplay, and skills reinforcement. Designed for beginners and novice level players. Players should wear athletic shoes, comfortable athletic clothing, and bring a water bottle to every session.
6th Grade Math Enrichment
Grade: 6
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Georgia Giannoulias
This course will provide students with exposure to the curriculum that will be covered in 6th grade. This course is a review of basic mathematical principles needed for success in 6th grade, including a review of fractions, decimals, basic computation, and percentages. Students will be able to practice their mathematical skills and strategies through games and project based learning.
6th Grade Writing & Critical Thinking
Grade: 6
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Stephanie Moffat
Jumpstart 6th grade writing and critical thinking in this fun and engaging, activity-based course! Students will learn how to write descriptive sentences and well-structured paragraphs! They will learn insider’s tricks for responding to literature and work collaboratively to hone new skills! Each week students will explore different modes of writing (expository, argumentative, descriptive, etc.) as they create a valuable reference guide for use in middle school English and beyond. Literacy skills will be enhanced by analyzing literature, too! This course is intended to be low-stress with high-impact results -- helping the new 6th grade student gain confidence and skills to begin the middle school journey!
7th Grade ELA and Writing Skills
Grade: 7
Period 1: 8:30-10:00
Instructor: Elise Brunner
Whether you are a strong writer or you desire to improve your writing and critical thinking skills, you will get plenty of support and practice in this engaging, activity-based course! Each week, students will address a different type of writing (i.e. expository, argumentative, narrative, descriptive) utilizing skills taught in class. Lessons will focus on structured strategies which produce clear, detailed, and organized writing. Students will practice responding to prompts and claims, citing examples to support arguments, and much more! Additionally, students will read a selected novel and respond orally and in writing to literature-based questions. Students will receive a binder to hold all materials which will serve as a useful resource in the 2025 - 2026 school year!