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Sports Young Inventors Printmaking Firekeepers Digital Media

You Go Girls Chess Woodworking Musical Theatre Science Fiber Arts
Ceramics Digital Photography Fishing and more!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Welcome to City Country Camps

at The Philadelphia School!
Join us June 8July 10 for a dynamic and diverse array of exciting
summer programs for campers in preschool through 8th grade.
At City Country Camps, theres something fun for everyone!

Registration
Registration is easy using the link on The Philadelphia School website (tpschool.org). New users
will be able to create a login and password as part of the registration process. Please be sure to use
an email address that you check regularly, as most City Country Camps correspondence will be
done through email. A confirmation email will be sent to families once registration is complete.

Deposits and Fees

Please go to the online registration site for a detailed listing of camps and fees. Until
May 1, 2015 payment may be made in full or via a non-refundable deposit. All balances
due will be charged automatically to the account holders credit card on May 2, 2015.
Any registration made after May 1, 2015 must be paid in full and will incur a $50 late
registration fee. All payments are non-refundable.

Drop-off and Pick-up

Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up for City Country Camps takes place in the school yard
at the Lombard Street property. Camps begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Early drop-off
is available free of charge beginning at 8:00 a.m. Afternoon pick-up for all campers (unless
pre-enrolled in the Extended Day Program) is promptly at 3:00 p.m.

Extended Day
Extended Day is available for an additional fee from 3:005:30 p.m. each day. Pre-enrollment for
the Extended Day Program ends on May 1st. The cost is $20/day. Drop-ins will be accepted by
noon on any given day, if space is available, at the cost of $25/day. Pick-up from Extended Day is
promptly at 5:30 p.m. from the Lombard Street building. Late pick-up fees apply after 5:30 p.m.

What to Bring
Campers should bring a lunch including a drink each day. We also encourage you to send a water
bottle. Campers in grades 18 will have recess and lunch at Markward Playground and/or Fitler
Square. A mid-morning snack will be provided (as well as afternoon snack for those campers
enrolled in Extended Day).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the Staff?
City Country Camps staff includes a creative and talented group of teachers,
artists, coaches, scientists, actors, makers, outdoor adventurers, and
administrators who all share the same goalproviding a valuable
and enjoyable camp experience for every camper!

Can I register my child by the day or for partial weeks?

Campers may register for full weeks only. City Country Camps does not
pro-rate for partial attendance or absence from a program. Please note that
camps will be in session on Friday, July 3.

What does a typical day look like?

Campers who arrive between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. will have an opportunity
for supervised play in the school yard. Camps begin at 9:00 a.m. and break for
a mid-morning snack and recess around 10:30 a.m. Campers will have lunch
and outdoor recess around noon before returning to their selected camp
activities for the balance of the day. Those campers enrolled in Extended Day
will have opportunities for a variety of activities daily, including art, games,
and athletics.

Does my child have to attend The Philadelphia School

during the academic year?
Absolutely not! Children from other schools are welcome and encouraged
to attend all camps with the exception of the ASEP Early Summer Program
(June 812).

Whom do I contact with questions?

Please contact Allison Kirshner Oz, Director of Summer Programming, at
citycountrycamps@tpschool.org. You can also leave a message for Allison
by calling the front office at 215.545.5323.

CAMPS BY WEEK
Registration is open! With more than 20 camps from
which to choose, theres something fun for everyone!

GRADE

W E E K 1

W E E K 2

June 812

(CURRENT YEAR

W E E K 3

GRADE

June 29July 3

Young Inventors

Young Inventors

Young Inventors

GRADE

ASEP Early Summer
Program

ASEP Early Summer
Program

GRADE

ASEP Early Summer

Program

July 610

All-Star Sports
All-Star Sports
Musical Theatre* Musical Theatre*
Chess
Magic Tree House
Ceramics

All-Star Sports
Creative Crafts
Chess

All-Star Sports
All-Star Sports
Musical Theatre* Musical Theatre*
Chess
Magic Tree House
Ceramics

All-Star Sports
Creative Crafts
Chess

All-Star Sports
Woodworking
Cool Science
Printmaking

All-Star Sports
Woodworking
Cool Science
Printmaking

Young Inventors

June 2226

ASEP Early Summer
Program

GRADE

W E E K 5

June 1519

IN SCHOOL)

PRESCHOOL +
ASEP Early Summer
KINDERGARTEN
Program

W E E K 4

All-Star Sports
Fiber Arts
You Go Girls
Woodworking
Fishing

All-Star Sports
Musical Theatre*
Chess
Ceramics

All-Star Sports
Musical Theatre*
Digital Photography
Fishing

All-Star Sports
Creative Crafts
Chess

All-Star Sports
Fiber Arts
You Go Girls
Fishing
Digital Media

All-Star Sports
Woodworking
Chess
Musical Theatre*

All-Star Sports
Digital Photography
Fishing
Musical Theatre*

All-Star Sports
Art: Mixed Media
Chess
Wrestling

* Two-week camp

Register at: tpschool.org

Contact us at: citycountrycamps@tpschool.org

CAMPS BY WEEK
Registration is open! With more than 20 camps from
which to choose, theres something fun for everyone!

GRADE

W E E K 1

W E E K 2

June 812

(CURRENT YEAR

W E E K 3

GRADE

ASEP Early Summer

Program

GRADE

June 2226

June 29July 3

All-Star Sports
Fiber Arts
Fishing
Digital Media
Theatre: PAPAYA

All-Star Sports
Woodworking
Chess
Firekeepers**
Theatre: PAPAYA

All-Star Sports
Digital Photography
Fishing
You Go Girls

All-Star Sports
Art: Mixed Media
Chess
Wrestling

Woodworking
Chess
Firekeepers**
Theatre: PAPAYA

Digital Photography
Fishing
You Go Girls

Art: Mixed Media

Chess
Wrestling

Fiber Arts
Fishing
Digital Media
Theatre: PAPAYA

Woodworking
Chess
Firekeepers**
Theatre: PAPAYA

Digital Photography
Fishing
You Go Girls

Art: Mixed Media

Chess
Wrestling

Fiber Arts
Fishing
Digital Media
Theatre: PAPAYA

Woodworking
Digital Photography Art: Mixed Media
Chess
Fishing
Chess
Firekeepers**
You Go Girls
Wrestling
Theatre: PAPAYA

Fiber Arts
Fishing
Digital Media
Theatre: PAPAYA

GRADE

July 610

W E E K 5

June 1519

IN SCHOOL)

W E E K 4

GRADE

** Foxwalkers & Firekeepers Wilderness Skills Camps (5-Day and 7-Day options)

Register at: tpschool.org

Contact us at: citycountrycamps@tpschool.org

ASEP Early
Summer Program
The Art of Memory
JUNE 812

Come explore the inner workings of

our mysterious minds!
For campers currently in Preschool5th grade
Join ASEP Director Diane Pepe and her talented
staff for a week-long investigation of The Art of Memory.
Campers will be introduced to the science and processes
of memory through hands-on creative projects, animated
shorts, music, and movement. We will learn about the ancient
Greeks Art of Memory and memory-enhancing processes
such as association, context, order, emotion, repetition and
architectural mnemonics. Campers will experience firsthand
how early man recorded memories by constructing wooden
Lukasa memory boards. We will also create colorful memory
collages. The week will include a choice of indoor and
outdoor activities, two field trips for 1st 5th graders, daily
mid-morning snack, and the exciting and fun-filled Annual
Water Carnival. Please note that enrollment in the ASEP Early
Summer Program is open to current TPS students only.

Young Inventors Camp

WEEKLY, JUNE 15JULY 10
For campers currently in Preschool and Kindergarten
This summer, we embark on four fun-filled weeks of
exploration and invention. Campers will hear stories of
scientists and inventors and, using recycled items from the
TPS Maker Studio, will make inventions of their own. Well set
up a take-apart station and have plenty of opportunities
for mixing lotions and potions, cooking creations and having
messy, ooey gooey fun! Well also spend time each day
enjoying the sprinklers and wading pools. Come prepared
to invent and explore both indoors and out!

All-Star Sports
WEEKLY, JUNE 15JULY 10
For campers currently in grades 15
Coach C and Obvious Choice Sports return to The
Philadelphia School for a dynamic summer of athletic
fun! Campers will learn and improve their skills under the
guidance of talented and experienced coaching staff in
a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, hockey,
and dodgeball. Each day will be filled with practice drills,
relay races, and game play designed to help campers
practice fundamentals, improve their motor skills, and build
confidence. Obvious Choice Sports offers campers of all skill
levels an environment where they can play sports without
pressure, while having a great time. Join in the All-Star fun!

Art Studio: Mixed Media

JULY 610
For campers currently in grades 48
Take your artwork to the next level during this summers
Mixed Media camp. Participants will learn new techniques
and have the opportunity to experiment with a wide variety
of materials including clay, plaster, wire, paint, tiles, and more!
Campers will create unique art pieces through a variety of
themes and subject matter. Projects may include drawing,
painting, collage, sculpture, and image transfer. Bring your
creativity and imagination as we explore the possibilities of
mixed media art!

Ceramics
JUNE 2226
For campers currently in grades 13
Campers will learn the art and craft of clay while
having fun and exploring their creativity! Join us for a week
of exciting hands-on projects. Campers will expand their
imagination and learn a variety of ceramic techniques,
including hand building, designing and constructing slab
projects, building unique coil vessels, clay decoration, and
glazing. Each day will feature group projects as well as time
for individual experimentation. All materials are included in
the cost of camp.

Chess: 7th Annual

Eastern Invitational
WEEKS OF JUNE 2226 & JULY 610
For campers currently in grades 18
Join our own national championship chess coach,
Ross Colby, for a week of intensive chess instruction. Players
will participate in strategy sessions, tournament matches,
simultaneous exhibitions, and of course speed and bug
house round robins. At the end of each week, campers
will enjoy a party as well as an awards ceremony. Ross has
either played on or coached teams that have won state and
national championships in Arizona, North Carolina, and
Pennsylvania; in fact, two TPS teams have even won national
championships! With coaching at this level, who knows what
future achievements are in store for the TPS Chess Tigers!
Chess players from other schools are welcome!

Creative Crafts Laboratory

JULY 610
For campers currently in grades 13
Discover new techniques and create amazing art work
and experiments in the TPS Creative Crafts Laboratory! Each
day, campers will explore different media and inventive
ideas while learning new art-making skills. Draw, paint,
sculpt, sew, and design your own projects with an exciting
variety of art materials. Bring your imagination and roll up
your sleeves for a week of creative fun!

Digital Media
JUNE 1519
For campers currently in grades 48
Explore the art of storytelling using todays most
innovative technology tools. In this week-long exploration of
media, we will explore an interest of yours though multiple
forms of media. Participants will create and share stories
and experiences using creative imagery, captivating audio
reporting, and innovative video. By the end of the week,
campers will have produced several expressive works that
share their insights on their own chosen topics. Do you love
to share stories? Do you want to explore multiple mediums of
sharing? Are you interested in journalism, creative writing, or
social media? If you answered yes to any of these questions,
then Digital Media camp is for you!

Digital Photography
JUNE 29JULY 3

Fiber Arts
JUNE 1519
For campers currently in grades 38
Journey into the colorful and creative world of Fiber
Arts! Campers will spend the week exploring ways to work
with wool, fabric, and yarn, including dying our own yarn
(using Kool Aid!), sewing, and needle felting, which is a
traditional method of sculpting and painting with wool.
Participants will learn to use a sewing machine and will
have the opportunity to sew a patchwork pillow, make a
tote bag, and cut pattern pieces to sew a simple garment
to wear! No knitting or sewing skills needed. Well learn
and explore together!

Fishing & Bridge Design

JUNE 1519

For campers currently in grades 38

For campers currently in grades 38

Campers will be immersed in the art and craft of digital

photography and introduced to the tools necessary to capture
great images and refine them through digital imaging. No
photography experience necessary! Challenge your creativity
both in the classroom and in the field. Complete a series
of digital photography challenges, and then use the photo
editing tools in Adobe Photoshop to add layers of digital
artistry to your photos. We will spend time taking photographs
on neighborhood walks during the week, while exploring
what makes a good photograph and the fundamentals of
composition and lighting. Campers will learn the basics
of Photoshop to refine images and will experiment with
techniques such as cropping, filters, layers, and brushes.

For many of us, we see and drink the Schuylkill River

every day (40% of our drinking water comes from it), yet we
rarely interact directly with it. We will spend our mornings
fishing along the Schuylkill River and exploring the basics
of casting, baiting, and reeling. A range of bait will also be
tested, and data will be recorded daily to keep track of our
findings. In the afternoon, we will explore the structures
that allow us to stand over this and other rivers: bridges.
The engineering and design of bridges has evolved over the
centuries, yet some basic principles remain. Campers will
design and create their own bridges using various materials.
By the end of the week, each participant will have created a
scale model of a bridge that is not only functional, but also
has a style straight out of his or her imagination!

Firekeepers: Advanced Wilderness

Skills Camp
WED., JUNE 24SUN., JUNE 28
For campers currently in grades 58

Fishing & Dissection

JUNE 29JULY 3
For campers currently in grades 38
Come spend your mornings catch-and-release fishing
on the Schuylkill River! Under the expert direction of our own
7th-grade teacher and angler, Virginia Friedman, campers will
spend half the day along the river and the other half indoors
doing related activities, including dissection. Learn about
the anatomy of three major fish groups (jawless, bony, and
cartilaginous) as we closely examine catfish, skate, perch,
lamprey, and others. Campers will collect and graph data
from daily catches and learn about the proper care and
use of a fishing rod. No prior fishing experience or fishing
equipment necessary.

Foxwalkers: Wilderness Skills Camp

MON., JUNE 22FRI., JUNE 26
For campers currently in grades 58
Participants in the Foxwalkers Wilderness Skills Camp will
learn the ways of the wild through tracking games, navigation
activities, and wild plant hikes. Come learn outdoor skills like
purifying water, building shelters, and making fire. Test these
skills in water wars, a silent night hike, and the ultimate stalking
experience of the Lantern Game. Well begin the week with
two days at TPS as we prepare for our time in the woods. On
Wednesday, campers will meet at TPS and then head to Rickets
Glen in the Poconos for three days and two nights of camping.
Campers will be tent-camping but do not need to have a
tent to participate. Come join us for an unforgettable week of
outdoor fun!

Are you ready to take the outdoor skills you learned as

a Foxwalker to a whole new level? Join us for the Firekeepers
Advanced Wilderness Camp for five days and four nights in the
beautiful Rickets Glen woods! We will build advanced shelters,
which you have the option to sleep in. Develop a keener sense
of the plant and animal life with wild edible collections and live
animal tracking. Advanced skills in fire-making, water locating,
whittling, and bow making will also be practiced. If youve ever
day-dreamed about what it would be like to live off the grid, to
survive an apocalypse, to escape zombies, or to participate in
The Hunger Games, then come sharpen your survival skills and
have a blast with us at Firekeepers! Completion of Foxwalkers
Wilderness Skills Camp (this summer or in a previous one) is a
prerequisite for Firekeepers.

Foxwalkers & Firekeepers:

The 7-Day Option
MON., JUNE 22SUN., JUNE 28
For campers currently in grades 58
Attention all Foxwalkers (first timers) who wish to go all
the way to becoming a Firekeeper (advanced skills) in one
summer! Come join us for the 7-day option! After you have
completed Foxwalkers Camp, stay on at Rickets Glen for two
additional nights doing advanced skills with the Firekeepers
program. Experienced Firekeepers may also join camp for
the entire week and participate along with Foxwalkers at
TPS on Monday and Tuesday until the start of the advanced
Firekeepers program on Wednesday.

Magic Tree House

JUNE 29JULY 3
For campers currently in grades 1 and 2
Calling all boys and girls who hunger for excitement and
adventure! Jump into Mary Pope Osbornes magical series of
time-travel books with us. Well work together to build our
own giant indoor tree house and then be transported to
different places in history, just like Jack and Annie. Join us for
a week of knights, mummies, shipwrecks, wild animals, magic
tricks, and so much more! Well read several of the books in
the Magic Tree House series and immerse ourselves in active
games, activities, and creative projects to go along with each
story. Bring your compass and get ready to be whisked away!

Musical Theatre: PACK at TPS

JUNE 22JULY 3
For campers currently in grades 14
Philadelphias own Performance Art Center for Kids
(PACK) is thrilled to be collaborating with TPS for a Broadwaystyle theatrical production experience that your performer
will never forget! Combining acting, singing, dancing,
theatrical design, and script analysis, students will rehearse
for two weeks in preparation for a production of E.B. Whites
beloved classic, Charlottes Web. Mark your calendar for Friday,
July 3 and invite your family and friends to come see TPSs
Garage space transformed into Zuckermans Barn! Campers
who can attend for the first week only are welcome to join in
the creative fun and will be able to participate in a preview
show on Friday, June 26. PACK Director, Jessica Noel, has
been producing childrens theatre for 15 years, using the
production process as an empowering tool that builds artistic
pride and courage in her students. She is so excited to begin
rehearsing in The Garage!

Printmaking & Mixed Media

JUNE 1519
For campers currently in grades 1 and 2
Discover the fun of printmaking! This week, the thrill of
multiplying your creations will be yours as we use styrofoam,
metal, cardboard, and other materials to produce and replicate
exciting images. Campers will explore stamps, relief printing,
embossing, and try their hand at screen printing using a
variety of inks, papers, and tools. We will also delve into the
experimental realm of mixed media by incorporating image
transfers, painting, and sculpture.

Super Cool Science

JUNE 1519
For campers currently in grades 1 and 2
This summer, our junior scientists will plunge into
wonder-filled, mind-bending experiments! Campers will
embark on a week-long scientific adventure into the
mysterious worlds of chemistry, physics, biology, geology,
and even forensics. Create an erupting geyser, write secret
messages with invisible ink, make a fruit battery, and learn
about centripetal force while somehow staying dry as you
spin a bucket of water above your head. Come learn how
the amazing world around us actually works!

Wrestling
JULY 610

Theatre: PAPAYA at TPS

WEEKS OF JUNE 1519 & JUNE 2226
For campers currently in grades 58
This camp is the real deal: a fun and dynamic program that
will focus on the authentic building blocks of theatre practice,
including warm-ups, theatre games, improvisation, scene
work, vocal production, and beginning stage design. Campers
will have the opportunity to create authentic work that will
provide them with insight into theatre as a lens through which
to see and understand the world. PAPAYA (PA Performing Arts
for Young Audiences) presents and produces the finest work
for young audiences and the adults that accompany them.
PAPAYA at TPS will be taught by working professionals in the
field, with seminars from some of the top practitioners in
Philadelphia today. PAPAYAs Artistic Director for Production
is Whit MacLaughlin (Arden Theatre, InterAct Theatre, New
Paradise Laboratories), and our lead instructor is Katie Croyle, a
professional actor, who has taught the Actors Workshop after
school at TPS for the past three years.

Woodworking
JUNE 1519
For campers currently in grades 13
JUNE 2226
For campers currently in grades 48
Bring your creativity and enthusiasm as we spend a week
immersed in woodworking! Campers will learn about a variety
of tools and techniques as they turn original project ideas into
reality. Possible projects may include constructing a stool, a
box, a bookshelf, birdhouse, musical instrument, a game, and
more! Campers will work individually and collaboratively to
plan, measure, cut, build, and decorate their projects using basic
hand tools. Safety and proper use of protective eyewear will be
stressed at all times as campers work with saws, drills, chisels,
hammers, and screwdrivers. Woodworking experience is not
required; only a desire to learn new skills and have fun!

For campers currently in grades 48

Through games, drills, instruction, and sparring, boys and
girls will learn the art and craft of wrestling. Participants will
practice using their bodies creatively and efficiently. By tackling
common challenges and working hard together, campers
will form strong peer bonds. Built into each day will be teambuilding activities and character development conversations.
Wrestlers will gain competence and confidence, while most
importantly, having fun!

You Go Girls
JUNE 1519
For campers currently in grades 3 and 4
JUNE 29JULY 3
For campers currently in grades 58
Come join Coach Meg for You Go Girls Summer Camp! Well
have all the time we need to run, play, and build friendships with
fellow Sole Sisters. Each participant will have a video analysis
of form, support with personal goal-setting, and fun break-out
sessions around body image and healthy nutrition. Campers
will learn important core and plyometric exercises that prevent
injury and help strengthen the body as it grows. Well even have
a few surprise guest speakers. The distance run each day is a
challenge by choice of 14 miles across different activities. Meg
Waldron has coached You Go Girls for 6 years and has run and
coached for over 25 years from youth to collegiate level. She is
completing her Masters in Sport Psychology.
Session 1 will include an introduction to running with partners
and in a group, proper form, gear, and hydration, as well as
fun games that get us moving while reinforcing positive
group dynamics.
Session 2 will provide an opportunity to work on personal
running goals such as completing a 5K or establishing a personal
record in shorter distances like the half-mile or mile. Participants
will learn how to set up a training program, prevent injury, and
use running as a foundation for other sports and lifelong fitness.

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The Philadelphia School is a coeducational, nonsectarian independent

school educating children from preschool through eighth grade. Our mission,
as a progressive school and vibrant learning community, is to educate the character
and intellect of children. We want our students to become engaged citizens
who are critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, and lifelong learners.

We invite you to learn about our three CsCity Country Classroom

shorthand for the hallmarks of an exceptional educational program
taught by an extraordinary faculty.

2501 Lombard Street | Philadelphia, PA 19146 | tpschool.org