Active English for Middle School
Five weeks
Designed for students entering 6th or 7th grade, this course prepares students for the verbal portion of the ISEE and fosters success in middle-school composition and literature. Through cooperative learning, educational games, focused discussion and instruction, students sharpen their skills in reading comprehension and written expression.  Students read one novel and various short stories as an introduction to literature.

Dates:

June 28-July 30

Time:

8:15-10:15 or 10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Ms. Celeste McMillin

Cost:

$495

Preparation for High School English 
Five weeks 
For students entering eighth or ninth grade, this course features both analytical and creative writing. In analytical writing we emphasize clear thesis development and evidence; most high school papers rely on the clarity and precision of a well-crafted thesis and the evidence that supports it. In creative writing we emphasize the pure enjoyment of writing, along with building vocabulary and integrating one’s voice into writing. The class includes intensive literary analysis, but our main emphasis is on composition.

Dates:

June 28-July 30

Time:

8:15-10:15 or 10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Ms. Ingrid Herskind

Cost:

$495

Expository Writing Workshop 
Two weeks - Class size limited to 15 students
Designed for middle-school students, this course provides an intensive workout in the fundamentals of expository writing, with particular attention to effective thesis statements, paragraph development, economy, consistent syntax, and coherence. Models, group work and individual assignments build core skills in analytical and persuasive writing.

Dates:

July 19-30

Time:

8:15-10:15

Instructors:

Mr. Irwin Russo

Cost:

$250

Etymologies 
Three weeks
This course explores how two “dead” languages, Latin and ancient Greek, are a vibrant and dynamic presence in the ongoing development of the English language. Students learn Latin and Greek prefixes, bases and suffixes. Equipped with this basic knowledge, they explore the evolution of language, studying excerpts from Shakespeare, Lewis Carroll, and Joyce. Through brief lectures, readings, exercises, and creative projects, students increase their vocabularies and reading comprehension, gain a more nuanced understanding of language, and build a strong foundation for learning languages. No prior knowledge of Greek or Latin is assumed.

Dates:

June 28-July 16

Time:

10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Mr. Mark Baker

Cost:

$350

Creative Writing Workshop 
Three weeks
Middle-school students explore a wide range of genres and techniques through both writing and reading, finding their own voices through collaboration in large and small groups, one-on-one sessions with the teacher, and individual projects. Students read texts as writers, studying narrative voice, character development, and natural dialogue. Students produce a little of everything: poetry, fiction, personal writing, non-fiction, and script writing.

Dates:

June 28-July 16

Time:

8:15-10:15

Instructors:

Ms. Caitlin Croall

Cost:

$350

Study Skills Workshop
Five weeks
Get your grades in synch with your ability! Learn time management and goal-setting for a college-preparatory curriculum. This varied, interactive course uses engaging activities and group exercises to refine fundamental writing skills, test-taking, note-taking, outlining, organization, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

Dates:

June 28-July 30

Time, Grades 8-10

8:15-10:15

Time, Grades 6-7

10:30 -12:30

Instructors:

Mr. Michael Roffina

Cost:

$495

French Review Workshop
Three weeks
This immersion course for students with prior experience in French strengthens fundamental skills in preparation for French 2. This interactive course enriches basic skills in grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and reading through group exercises and individualized review.

Dates:

June 28-July 16

Time:

8:15-10:15

Instructors:

Ms. Jacki Williams-Jones

Cost:

$350

Discovering France and French Culture 
Three weeks
This class, taught in English, introduces students to France through its history and culture.  We will discover the French through food, film and fun. Speaking French is not a requirement; this class  is not intended for students who need help in French grammar . We’ll end the session with a rousing celebration of Bastille Day!

Dates:

June 28-July 16

Time:

10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Ms. Jacki Williams-Jones

Cost:

$350

Beginning Conversational Spanish
Three weeks
Designed for students with little to no experience in Spanish, this non-credit course stresses personal development in Spanish—and fun. It focuses on conversation, movement, conversation, story-creating and activities, presenting grammar only as it “pops up,” as a tool for comprehension. Homework will be minimal.

Dates:

June 28-July 16

Time

10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Mr. Manuel Nunez

Cost:

$350

Spanish Review Workshop
Three weeks
This immersion course for students with prior experience in Spanish strengthens fundamental skills in preparation for Spanish 2. Students build fluency in the structures and vocabulary normally presented in the first year of high school Spanish, and develop proficiency in the four areas of language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Dates:

June 28-July 16

Time:

8:15-10:15

Instructors:

Ms. Kristina Espinosa

Cost:

$350

Cooking for Real
Two weeks
This hands-on course kicks off with kitchen safety, using the stove, the oven, and the food processor, and culminates in the preparation of a worldwide selection of foods including fresh pasta & handmade ravioli. Cooking terms are part of the everyday process of food preparation. This class, recommended for food lovers ages 12 through 14, is limited to 15 students.

Dates:

July 19-30

Time:

8:15-10:15 or 10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Chef Joaquin Robles & Ms. Rita Bastian

Cost:

$325 - Tuition includes a fee for ingredients.

Chemistry Investigation
Two weeks
Students who have been recommended for Honors Biology at Prep find this course helpful in reviewing organic chemistry and biochemistry. Molecule model-building and two labs (an ester lab and a nylon lab) round out the review. This refresher provides a leisurely look at the last portion of ninth-grade Chemical Science and highlights those aspects of the subject needed for Biology.

Dates:

July 12-23

Time:

1:00-3:00

Instructors:

Mr. Glen Beattie

Cost:

$250

Introductory Pre-Algebra
Five weeks
This course gives students a head start on Pre-algebra, or sharpens their basic math skills prior to entering Algebra I. Students review such basics as fractions, integers, decimals, and percentages. This course covers basic algebraic symbols and operations, manipulating variables and simple geometry, equation solving, and other topics. Designed for students entering sixth through eighth grades.

Dates:

June 28-July 30

Time:

8:15-10:15 or 10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Ms. Jillian Riehl

Cost:

$495

Algebra I
Six weeks
Equivalent to a full year's course, this course stresses the properties of a number field, linear relations, radicals and the quadratic formula. Offers a balanced emphasis, presenting fundamental concepts and basic theory, as well as manipulation of algebraic expressions.  May be taken for review, remediation, or acceleration. 

Dates:

June 28-August 6

Time:

8:15-12:30

Instructors:

Ms. Lesley Fox

Cost:

$995 (includes textbook)

Geometry
Six weeks
Equivalent to a full year's course, this course introduces logic and uses it to present Euclidean geometry in the plane. Topics include parallel lines, congruence, similarity, logical proofs, areas of polygons and circles, volumes of solids, transformations, arcs, and segments in circles. May be taken for review, remediation, or acceleration.

Dates:

June 28-August 6

Time:

8:15-12:30

Instructors:

Mr. Barrett Jamison, Mr. Todd Frost

Cost:

$995 (includes textbook)

Algebra II with Trigonometry
Six weeks
Equivalent to a full year's course, this course extends to a more mature level the material covered in Algebra 1 through ordered field properties, inequalities, rational number systems, complex number systems, radicals, exponents and logarithms, systems of quadratics, trigonometric graphs, matrices and conic sections. The course stresses word problems and algebraic modeling. Graphing calculators are required. May be taken for review, remediation, or acceleration.

Dates:

June 28-August 6

Time:

8:15-12:30

Instructors:

Mr. John Romano

Cost:

$995 (includes textbook)

Algebra I Mini-Review
Three weeks — No credit
This compact, non-credit course provides a refresher in Algebra I for students entering Algebra II in the fall.

Dates:

June 28-July 16

Time:

1:00-3:00

Instructors:

Mr. Barrett Jamison

Cost:

$350

Two-Week Intensive Preparation and Review 
Flintridge Prep Mathematics Department chairman John Romano, a test writer for the Educational Testing Service of the College Board, offers rare insight into the makeup and strategies behind the SAT. Veteran Prep English teacher Patrick Ferry, an experienced SAT instructor, leads the verbal sessions, with extensive attention to both the critical reading and writing skills sections, including the essay section. Students need not enroll in both sessions. 

SAT Verbal Institute

Dates:

July 19-30

Time:

10:30-1:00

Instructors:

Mr. Patrick Ferry

Cost:

$275

SAT Mathematics Institute

Dates:

July 19-30

Time:

1:30-4:00

Instructors:

Mr. John Romano

Cost:

$275

Credit for Visual Arts classes: Flintridge Prep students entering grades 10 through 12 may earn one full credit for summer school art, only if enrolled in two sections of a five-week class, or in the combination of Advanced Photography and Digital Photography. Non-Flintridge students should arrange with their schools beforehand to arrange credit for summer session courses.

Drawing and Painting
Five weeks
This relaxed and enjoyable class explores a variety of painting and drawing materials and subjects. Students learn at their own pace and have the option of working indoors or outdoors. All materials provided; bring your iPod!

Dates:

June 28-July 30

Time:

8:15-10:15 or 10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Ms. Betty Urban

Cost:

$495

Advanced Drawing and Painting
Five weeks
Get a head start on senior year, develop your AP portfolio, or just work on advancing your drawing and painting skills. Open to students entering grades 10-12, this course covers a variety of media, subjects, and settings. Come have fun in the sun, relax, listen to music, and be creative with new and old friends. Prerequisite: one year of drawing and painting.

Dates:

June 28-July 30

Time:

8:15-10:15 or 10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Ms. Betty Urban

Cost:

$495

Beginning Photography
Five weeks
This is a course for students with little or no darkroom experience; using a 35mm camera (SLR/point & shoot), students learn the basics of black-and-white photography. Students cover mastery of the camera, processing negatives, and printing in the darkroom. This course stresses technique and composition. Near the end of the class we will also discuss digital photography and the “dry darkroom,” using computers, scanners, and digital photo printers. Students should have use of a 35mm camera.

Dates:

June 28-July 30

Time:

8:15-10:15 or 10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Mr. Stephen Oderkirk

Cost:

$495

Advanced Photography
Five weeks
After a brief review of black-and-white wet darkroom procedures and techniques, students concentrate on using the “dry darkroom” with Photoshop CS2 to print film and digital images.  Students use our scanners to load up film, negative, and positive images. We will also use our card readers to upload digital images. This course uses basic photoshop skills; students with a good understanding of photoshop progress at their own pace. Students who choose to do so may concentrate on wet darkroom techniques, printing large images and archetypal images.

Dates:

June 28-July 30

Time:

8:15-10:15 or 10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Mr. Stephen Oderkirk

Cost:

$495

Digital Photography/Photoshop
Five weeks
Have fun and express yourself while learning about digital photography. Through a series of creative projects, students explore the use of digital cameras and manipulate images with Adobe Photoshop. This class is appropriate for all levels of experience. Access to a digital camera (point-and-shoot or better) is recommended, although a limited number of cameras will be available for checkout. Enrollment limited to students entering grades 9 through 12.

Dates:

June 28-July 30

Time:

10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Mr. Tim Bradley

Cost:

$495

Ceramics
Five weeks
This course introduces basic handbuilding techniques. Students work on the potter’s wheel and learn handbuilt and sculptural forms, using coiling and slab techniques.

Dates:

June 28-July 30

Time:

8:15-10:15 or 10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Ms. Susan Babson

Cost:

$495

Writing for Entertainment
Three weeks
This course introduces scriptwriting through dynamic, hands-on projects, emphasizing basic elements of dramatic writing. Groups write and shoot a short original script, a song or advertisement, and an adaptation of a story.

Dates:

June 28-July 16

Time:

10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Mr. Irwin Russo

Cost:

$350

Introduction to Film Studies
Five weeks
Taught by filmmaker Michael Miley, this course introduces the techniques and language of visual storytelling by studying the core elements of filmmaking. Students study films as texts and the process of filmmaking as a craft through which an artist makes a statement. The course examines three films a week, in addition to current films that students see in theaters.

Dates:

June 28-July 30

Time:

8:15-10:15

Instructors:

Mr. Michael Miley

Cost:

$495

Basic Web Design 
Three Weeks
This class presents the fundamentals of web design, emphasizing the programs Dreamweaver and Fireworks. The second half of the course features practical application, with students creating fully functional web pages.

Dates:

June 28-July 16

Time:

10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Mr. Joe Eldridge

Cost:

$350

Adobe Flash for Beginners
Two weeks
This three-week course provides novice Flash users with the tools to create their own animations using Adobe’s Flash animation software.  Learn how to make keyframe animations, buttons, scripted actions and more.  Flash is the web standard for animation and interactivity.  If you’ve ever been interested in making your own cartoons or games, or if you just want to make a webpage a little more exciting, Flash is where to start.  No materials are required, although a personal USB drive is recommended.  This class will be taught on the PC (Windows) platform, but the instructor (and the program) is Mac-friendly.  Class is intended for absolute beginners with limited or no Flash experience, but savvier users are welcome as well if they would like the time to work on an existing project.

Dates:

July 19-30

Time:

10:30-12:30

Instructors:

Ms. Sylvie Andrews

Cost:

$250

Hollywood or History?
Three Weeks
Designed for middle-schoolers, this fast-paced course explores films based on American historical events, examining the historical accuracy of these films.

Dates:

June 28-July 16

Time:

8:15-10:15

Instructors:

Mr. Chris Briffett

Cost:

$350

Afternoon Activities:  Swimming, Games and Stuff 
Need something fun, exciting, and creative to do in the long, hot days of summer? Enjoy Prep’s HUGE pool, and express yourself through sports, games, hiking, crafts, video, cooking, and general FUN!!!  Fee includes a t-shirt and barbecue lunches on Fridays. Designed for students entering grades 5-8

Session 1:

June 28-July 16 (three weeks)  $285

Session 2:

July 19-30 (two weeks)  $190

Session 3:

Both sessions: (Five weeks)  $450

Time:

1:00-4:00

Instructors:

Mr. Michael Roffina

Flintridge Shootout Basketball Camps
Prep boys’ varsity basketball coach Garrett Ohara leads these clinics, emphasizing both offensive and defensive fundamentals. Coach Ohara highlights team concepts, discipline, and hard work through exercises, drills, and games. Camps are open to boys and girls entering grades 4-9.  Each player receives a T-shirt.

Session 1:

July 19-22
9:00-4:00, $275 
1:00-4:00, $150

Session 2:

July 26-29
9:00-4:00, $275
1:00-4:00, $150

Professor Lu's Volleyball Clinic
Professor Lian-Kang Lu conducts his annual volleyball clinic.  One of the world’s most technically knowledgeable clinicians, Lu coached the Chinese women's team in the 1984 Olympics; more recently he retired as head coach at Cal State Northridge.  The clinic is open to girls and boys entering grades 6 through 12. Each player receives a clinic T-shirt. 

Advanced:

June 21-25
8:30-12:30, $290 

Beginning and intermediate

June 21-25
12:30-4:30, $290

Rebel Softball Camp
Prep varsity softball coaches Julie Jaime and Joe Maggio lead this camp. Learn and sharpen the fundamentals of throwing, fielding, and hitting through drills, fun activities, and competitive games. For beginning to intermediate-level athletes ages 8 and older. Includes a camp shirt and a pizza party.

Session 1:

June 28-July 2
9:00-12:00, $150

Rebel Soccer Camp
Prep’s head soccer coach, Esteban Chavez, leads these two-week camps, developing individual skills through a variety of technical work and small, sided games and activities. Campers sharpen their tactics and game awareness over the course of the camp. All camps are open to both boys and girls.

Session 1:

June 21-July 1 
Ages 9-11: 8:15-10:15.
Ages 12-14: 10:30-12:30
$225.

Session 2:

July 6-15
Ages 9-11: 8:15-10:15.
Ages 12-14: 10:30-12:30
$225

Session 3:

July 19-29
Ages 9-11: 8:15-10:15
Ages 12-14: 10:30-12:30
$225

Elite Soccer Camp
Led by Prep head soccer coach Esteban Chavez, this six-week camp is for the player who wants to compete at a high level in his or her high school career and beyond. The twelve two-hour sessions cover technique under pressure, tactics, and physical and mental toughness. The camp covers a variety of offensive and defensive topics. Current collegiate players from Division 1 (USC, San Luis Obispo, CSUF, Yale) and Division 2 (CSULA, UCSD, CSUSM, CPU) will demonstrate skills and answer questions.

Boys ages 14-18:

June 21-July 29
Monday/Wednesday
1:00-3:00
$325

Girls ages 14-18: 

June 21-July 29
Tuesday/Thursday
1:00-3:00
$325

Youth Football
Prep Coach Antonio Harrison leads this camp for boys and girls, emphasizing, in a caring and supportive atmosphere, the fundamentals of football and sportsmanship, along with the importance of goal setting and perseverance. Each day is filled with football activities for campers of all ages who wish to improve their skills and their knowledge of football. The camp is divided by age and ability, with each camper receiving individualized instruction. Campers will put their skills into practice during daily flag football games.

Session 1:

June 21-July 1
8:15-10:15
$150

Introduction to High School Football
Prep Coach Antonio Harrison leads this camp, designed for boys entering high school. Coach Harrison provides individualized instruction in the fundamentals of high school football training, strategy, and competition, stressing both individual positions and team play. Each athlete receives a balanced schedule to sharpen offensive and defensive fundamentals, participating in daily drills and competitions to prepare for the next level in high school.

Session 1:

July 6-16
8:15-10:15
$150

Introduction to Weightlifting
This beginning course, for boys and girls unfamiliar with weightlifting, introduces proper technique through individualized instruction. This basic course applies fundamental principles in developing a foundation of body strength and muscle tone, either as an end in itself or as a preparation for specialization. Students pursue specific, individualized goals, considering the basics of physiology, biomechanics, size, and endurance.

Session 1:

July 19-29
8:15-10:15
Mr. Antonio Harrison
$150

Advanced Strength and Conditioning
This program for boys and girls offers in-depth instruction in weightlifting, stressing strength, weight gain, and flexibility for injury prevention and agility. Students learn training principles that will impact a lifetime of physical fitness, offering improved health, stress reduction, and enhanced quality of life. This course employs training methods including free weights, stationary bicycle, plyometrics, sprint work, and running in order to improve athletic ability and all-around strength.

Session 1:

July 19-29
10:30-12:30
Coaches Esteban Chavez and Antonio Harrison
$175