Students entering 5th-12 grades will have the opportunity to participate in academically and creatively theme-based immersion experiences, led by qualified teachers. These hands-on, interactive courses will happen throughout the week, offering a deeper learning experience than ever before. Students can select any two (2) immersion experiences in which they can investigate and participate fully. Each immersion leads to a final project that can be self-designed and directly related to the experience. The course instructor will encourage full participation, collaboration, authentic learning, and offer project-based experiences to encourage students to deepen understanding. All immersions will be held Monday through Friday followed by night activities and social events. Students are supervised by an SVC education major counselor at all times while staying on the Saint Vincent College Campus. Space is limited - register today!
Sunday - Outdoor Games & Mini Golf Monday - Capture the Flag Tuesday- Movie & Indoor Games Wednesday- Talent Show Thursday - Dance *Subject to change*
Overnight Program Immersions
PLEASE READ *Immersion Courses Disclaimer and Notes* All Challenge Immersions are designed to be hands on enrichment and experientially deepening opportunities for attendees based on educational material covered in K-12 educational settings. Immersions are not intended to offer material beyond a k-12 setting or at the college level. Instructors are listed for courses but may be changed based on personal need or the director’s direction. Instructors are chosen a year in advance, but sometimes life happens, and they are unable to fulfill their intention to be with the program. All measures will be taken to provide a substitute. Courses with less than 5 students may be collapsed or cancelled, to provide a meaningful experience for your child. Activity fees are charged for materials beyond normal classroom supplies and/or transportation.
All Grade (5th - 12th) Offerings:
All Age Band Immersions, grades 5-12 A21 Outdoor Quests for Heroes Highly physical immersion of personal challenges, playground team games, and intriguing group challenges for our heroes to overcome. Instructor: Jake Cole
A22 Geometric Art of Labyrinths and Mazes There is beauty in the labyrinth, walking them, discovering them, drawing, and creating them. Instructor: Journie Crutchman
A23 All Things Half Blood Explore all things Half Blood. Games, projects, challenges, and quests. For the hero that loves all things Half Blood. Instructor: Cameron Walker
A24 Lego Conquests The quest will be laid down each day, are you up to the challenge? Design and compete in this individual and team Immersion. Instructor: Jake Cole
A25 Heroic Logic Puzzles and Secret Codes Every hero must be equipped with these skills if their quests will be a success. Rack your brain to become the hero of your own quest. Instructor: Ian Buttermore
A26 Dungeons and Dragons Hero Challenges: Become the hero of spectacular quests and overcome immense challenges! Instructor: Journie Crutchman
High School (9th - 12th) Offerings:
High School Immersions, grades 9-12 H31 Drones and Aerodynamics fit for Icarus Explore the forces behind aviation, air currents, and flight through this hands on opportunity. Build and fly flight drones. Instructor: Joe Mylant
H32 Archers-Ready your Bows Set the arrow, Draw the string, and let it fly! Learn the rudiments of archery. Instructor:TBA Activity Fee: $15
H33 Goddess of Creativity Tap into the creative powers of your inner goddess. Explore many ways to express yourself through artistic mediums. Instructor: Dawn Shaffer Activity Fee: $15 H34 Mythology throughout Time and Space Discover the worlds within worlds through this walk-through Mythology. Enjoy all aspects of the grand tales of old. Instructor: Nick DeFrancesco
H35 Epic Hero Storytelling with Alice Write your own heroic epic worthy of Homer using the Alice software. Instructor: Br. David Carlson
H36 Exploring Nursing as a Career Are you interested in the noble profession of nursing? Spend the week with professionals that will introduce you to nursing through hands on activities and simulations. Get real-world perspectives and insider knowledge by interacting with various experienced healthcare professionals. Instructor: Helen Burns Activity Fee: $15
H37 Photography worthy of Athena Capture the moments that matter in film, not stone. Explore photography and the use of focus, subject, and filters to capture a moment in time. Instructor: Lauren Brennan Activity Fee: $15
H38 Greek Tragedies and Comedies Immerse yourself in all things tragic and comic through performance. Explore your dramatic interests in this performance-based immersion. This immersion is for you if you love theater! Instructor: Cara Geary
Middle School (5th - 8th) Offerings:
Middle Grades Immersions, grades 5-8 M11 Science Tricks & Tools of the Quest Every hero needs to have some tricks up their sleeve when going on a dangerous quest. Join the inventors in the lab to create the tools and tricks of the hero trade. Instructor: Ian Buttermore
M12 All the Worlds have Stages Do you dream of an exciting new world? Experience and perform comedy and drama, a range of emotions, and the joy of improv in this highly participative immersion. Instructor: Cara Geary
M13 Medusa’s Photography -Freeze, I mean Cheese! Capture the moments that matter in film, not stone. Explore photography and the use of focus, subject, and filters to capture all of life’s moments forever. Instructor: Dylan Slebodnik Activity Fee: $15
M14 Pathway to Nursing Are you interested in the noble profession of nursing? Spend the week with professionals that will introduce you to nursing through hands on activities. Develop the skills and knowledge needed for a future career in nursing through experiential simulations. Instructor: Helen Burns Activity Fee: $15
M15 Mythical Creatures and Constellations Explore the heavens through guided exploration of our SVC planetarium. Travel to distant stars and galaxies searching for Mythical creatures in the constellations. Instructor: Joe Mylant
M16 Sculpting and 3D Art like the Masters A hero isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty, dive into sculpting and 3 dimensional art in this creative opportunity. Instructor: Dawn Shaffer Activity Fee: $15
M17 Apollo’s Garage Band Create out of this world music individually or with a “band”. Design a music video to showcase your talent and then share it with your friends and family. Instructor: Dylan Slebodnik
M18 Mythology in Creative Writing Discuss and discover mythology and then create your own epic tale of heroes and heroines. Instructor: Shannon Dalton
