Summer Programs
SUMMER ACTIVITIES & OPPORTUNITIES
Each summer we host a variety of camps on the Saint Thomas' Episcopal School campus. In 2020, we will offer Kidventure camps and academic enrichment camps taught by our faculty members.
Kidventure
Kidventure is Texas’ premier summer camp. Each week provides unique projects, games, and camp activities designed to engage campers in a fun and interactive way!
When: June 1-July 31, with a break July 13-17
Who: The Explorer Program (entering grades 1-5) and Discover Program (ages 3-5)
STE Enrichment Camps
STE will host weeklong academic enrichment camps the week of July 20. These camps will be taught by members of the STE faculty. Register now — the deadline for registration is July 6!
When: The week of July 20 - weekdays from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Note that childcare will not be available before or after camp times.
Who: STE students and members of our surrounding community
Cost: $150 per camp (with the exception of Theatre Camp, which costs $200)
Castra Latina - A Junior Classical League Camp
Mary Beinemann
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Grades: all Latin students welcome
Salvete omnes! The goal of this camp is to prepare students for the Virtual National JCL Convention this summer, July 24-29! We will work actively to prepare to compete in many convention staples such as graphic and creative arts, academic tests, and also play Certamen. All Latin students are welcome to attend — Castra Latina is intended for those students attending NJCL or students seeking serious JCL prep for the next school year.
Keyboarding Skills
Meredith Collins
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grades: rising 4th-6th
Keyboarding Skills provides an opportunity to learn to touch type on the computer keyboard using correct techniques, as well as develop speed and accuracy. We will be using multiple online tools to make the course fun and memorable.
Latin I Reading Refresher
Mary Beinemann
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grades: rising 8th graders or higher
Salvete omnes! In this summer session we will review the basic concepts of Latin I, all while reading entertaining Latin novellas, fables, and mythology. The goal of this course is to build reading fluency through integrated development of the four language skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. This course will blend grammar and vocabulary review using the reading method with both choice and assigned lessons. Any student who has completed Latin I and is interested in a reading refresher is welcome! Latin is fun! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Robotics
Brenda Lary
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grades: rising 3rd-5th
If you ever wanted to “invent” the super machine or a monster destroyer car, come explore what you can do with LEGO equipment. You will learn advanced Lego building, vehicle design and beginning programming.
Theatre Camp - Movie Making
Santry Rush
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grades: rising 3rd-5th
Does your child like creating stories and using technology? The Movie Making summer camp at STE is perfect for them. This week-long camp provides students the tools to create their own film using accessible technology and first-rate instruction. Students will work with each other to create a film from page to screen for a week in the summer. They will learn screenwriting, shot set-up, acting for the camera, and cinematography. Come create with us this summer. (Note: This camp is $200 per camper.)