Eliot MS

Guitar Method

Do you already play guitar and are ready to take it up a notch? Are you interested in guitar but not sure how to get started? This course is designed to meet you at your level and clear the path for you to take the next steps on your guitar journey. Students will be put into groups from beginner to advanced. Topics covered will include chords, scales, strumming patterns, finger picking, improvisation, circle of 5ths, and how to play in a group.

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Book Club

Books come alive through roundtable discussions as students explore characters, plot, theme, conflict, and resolution. Both avid and reluctant readers will find new literary inspiration through the sharing of ideas in this creative class.

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Arts & Crafts Exploration

Calling all artists! Using repurposed materials and discards, students will create two and three-dimensional artworks through different techniques. Students will create unique pieces of art by manipulating and combining objects into 3D shapes, all while inspiring their creativity and imagination.

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Documentary Filmmaking

Students will develop ideas for engaging stories and learn how to communicate through the art of documentary filmmaking. They will be guided through the process of concept development, production, editing techniques, music and sound design, and final presentation.

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Business-Matics

Ever wonder how you will manage your personal finances and excel in the professional world? In this course, students become entrepreneurs and start their own business. Students will review and apply mathematical operations with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, ratios, and percent as they work their way into becoming successful summer leaders!

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Woodworking [Beg./Int.]

Students drill, saw, and hammer as they design and build their own projects from wood. They’ll learn to safely use shop tools, understand differences between various kinds of lumber, and practice techniques for measuring, sanding, and staining. Students who’ve already attended Beginning Woodworking can enroll in the intermediate class.

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Sports Academy

Get moving in this class designed to build flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance through fun, outdoor activities. Students will develop teamwork skills and build self-confidence as they take on new physical challenges and play games including capture the flag, circle run, relay racing, and more!

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Basketball Camp

Students will learn the basics of the great game of hoops. Players will practice dribbling, passing, shooting, and learn the importance of teamwork.

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Telling Your Story on College Applications

Students will prepare for the college application process, developing an authentic personal narrative through essays and a scholar profile to connect with admissions readers and make students more competitive as college applicants.

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Photography

Learn the art of photographic expression and discover career paths from a professional photographer. Emphasis will be on technical fundamentals and personal image capture. Photography masters will be studied for their approach to genres such as street photography, portraiture, and black-and-white imagery. Digital cameras provided, but students are encouraged to bring their own if available.

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