Discovering Digital Photography
Week One
Instructor: M. Curtis
Ages: 9-18
Time: 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $155

Explore the world of digital photography.  Campers will learn how to take great photos with digital cameras then use Adobe Photoshop to turn them into amazing pieces of art.  Students will need to bring their own camera.

Plein Air Painting - No Longer Available
Week One
Instructor: K. Stinnett
Ages: 13-18
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $140

We will be going outside each day to paint landscapes. Using watercolor, pastel and drawing media we will learn about painting landscapes by studying light and shadow, atmospheric perspective and composition.  If the weather is bad, we will look out the windows at the mountains from the art room.  Bring a watercolor pad or block and a set of watercolors.  Other materials provided.

Poetryfeast - No Longer Available
Week Two
Instructor: M. Johnson
Ages: 13-18
Time: 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $155

People say “poetry is life.” Another metaphor is poetry as a meal—that poems are conceived and created then feasted upon in the way that a banquet unites people in times of celebration or grief. This course will provide a structure-and hopefully inspiration-for students to write poetry and share it in a safe context, exploring both the writer’s workshop and performance reading models. To explore a variety of methods of writing poetry, we will read some published poem, listen to music, and take short excursions to different environments that prime our senses. Whether you are a seasoned or budding poet or are just interested in words, enjoy this chance to wallow in language away from a standard classroom setting.

Get It Right - No Longer Available
Week Two
Instructor: S. Roach
Ages: 13-18
Time: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $70

Perpetually confused about whether to use who or whom? Can’t ever get a handle on its and it’s? Embarrassed by incorrect grammar? Want to make a good impression by using correct grammar in your daily conversation? How about those college essays? Want to get these nagging details straightened out forever? This is the course for you! Invest one hour and a half of your time every morning for two weeks to improve your English language usage.

Vocabulary Building - No Longer Available
Week Two
Instructor: S. Roach
Ages: 13-18
Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Cost: $70

Ever wonder how Latin students know all those English words? The secret is knowing the root meanings of words, and most English words have classical origins. Let Mrs. Roach help you learn how to break down words so that even if you don’t know the meaning of a word, you will be able to make an educated guess. Very helpful for SAT prep.

Ceramic Chess Sets - No Longer Available
Week Three
Instructor: M. Corcoran
Ages: 13-18
Time: 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $210

Set includes 32 pieces of greenware.  Students will smooth the edges and even the bottoms of all pieces.  All pieces will be fired overnight and sprayed with sealant and the students will cut out felt circles and glue them to the bottoms of each piece. This is meticulous work and requires a gentle, firm hand. Please note that a chess board IS NOT included. Instructor’s note: not recommended for younger students or those who lack patience.

Get It Right - No Longer Available
Week Three
Instructor: S. Roach
Ages: 13-18
Time: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $70

Perpetually confused about whether to use who or whom? Can’t ever get a handle on its and it’s? Embarrassed by incorrect grammar? Want to make a good impression by using correct grammar in your daily conversation? How about those college essays? Want to get these nagging details straightened out forever? This is the course for you! Invest one hour and a half of your time every morning for two weeks to improve your English language usage.

Vocabulary Building - No Longer Available
Week Three
Instructor: S. Roach
Ages: 13-18
Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Cost: $70

Ever wonder how Latin students know all those English words? The secret is knowing the root meanings of words, and most English words have classical origins. Let Mrs. Roach help you learn how to break down words so that even if you don’t know the meaning of a word, you will be able to make an educated guess. Very helpful for SAT prep.

Community Service Camp
Week Three
Instructor: M. Catalfamo
Ages: 13-18
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $155

Satisify a year's requirement of community service hours at Highland! Each day we will do something new to improve our community with projects that help the environment, those in need and much more.

World War II
Week Four
Instructor: M. Curtis
Ages: 9-18
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $155

Experience what life was like for the troops in Europe during World War II. Through hands on experiences, veteran forums, artifacts, field trip and movies, campers will discover why the war took place and what it was like for the troops on the front line.

Adventure Camp* - No Longer Available
Week Five
Instructor: L. Hoag
Ages: 13-18
Cost: $350

Our camper's are in for an adventurous week! Hiking, rock climbing, caving, whitewater rafting and biking are all on tap for us. Monday we head out to the Appalachian Trail for a 3 mile hike, then spend the afternoon rock climbing at Crescent Rocks. On Tuesday we trek up to West Virginia for some caving (expect to get nice and dirty!). Wednesday our campers will take a ride to Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands to camp, raft and bike along river. Come enjoy some adventure this summer!
*Monday & Tuesday camp will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday campers will depart Highland at 7:00 a.m. and return Friday by 4:00 p.m.

Jump Start College** - No Longer Available
Week Five
Instructor: R. Norden
Ages: 16-18
Time: See Below
Cost: $300

Get a head start on the college search. Students will learn about the process through discussions, hands-on activities and actual college visits. Visit four different colleges to gain first hand knowledge of types of schools, information sessions and tours. Special emphasis will be placed on getting the most out of your college visit.
**Camp will be held from 9:00-1:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday students will visit two colleges each day and the return time will be 5 p.m.

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