Summer Camps in Norwalk, CA

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Week I - Brevard Distance Runners Camp
For all levels, ages 13-18. Instruction includes bio-mechanics, nutrition, goal setting and individualized training procedures. Small group discussions will cover goal setting, training and racing techniques, motivational techniques and supplemental training. Runs will vary according to individual fitness level. Morning workouts offer options of running, yoga, circuit training, aerobics, pilates, tai chi, and weights. Guest speakers will enlighten campers on a variety of interesting topics, including motivation, injuries, training schedules, and choosing college programs. Campers may also participate in an abundance of scheduled or free-time activities including volleyball, ultimate frisbee, basketball, dodge ball, and a talent show. A dance concludes the camp. Open to teams or individuals. Teams of seven or more can choose either week to attend team camp. Team camp is for teams of 7 or more runners. A coach MUST come with each team (at no charge) and they must bring transportation. The emphasis of this week is on team building activities, individualized team training runs (coaches choose mileage, intensity, and terrain), group challenge courses and recreational activities. We will accept teams until the camp is filled. A deposit from 7 team members of the team must be received by May 15. We will continue to accept... 828-883-2399

Résumé and Interviewing Skills Workshop - Hopkins Campus
Join Blake Associate Head of School Anne Graybeal for a workshop on constructing effective résumés, writing engaging cover letters and practicing interview strategies. This hands-on experience will be helpful for students applying for summer jobs and internships or preparing for the college admission process. Bonus: Participants can seek personalized feedback on résumés and cover letters from Ms. Graybeal any time in the year following the workshop. 952-988-3463

Robotics-Maker Station - Amador Elementary School
ROBOTICS Explore and build with Lego WeDo 2.0 robots. Students will build robots using the new Lego WeDo 2.0 system. Students will learn to assemble and program the robots to learn the basic concepts of programming. Once students have shown mastery of the system basics they will be allowed follow their own path as they investigate increasingly complex modules. Modules may include: Sorting to Recycle: Design a device that uses the physical properties of objects, including their shape and size, to sort them. Robust Structures: Investigate the characteristics that make a building earthquake resistant, using an earthquake simulator constructed from LEGO® bricks. MAKER STATION Learn how to build a catapult from common household materials and use the Engineering Design Process to improve your design. Prototype a foam rocket toy and experiment with the design to fly longer and farther. Build balloon powered rocket cars to race against your classmates. Students will be building with common household materials and applying the Engineering Design Process to their work. Students will be able to take home the items that they build during class. 9258282551 x5431

Camp Reach - WPI Campus
Application deadline is April 15. Entering 7th grade? Join a group of inquisitive girls on the path to discovery and hands-on engineering who want to change the way the world works. Work in teams with a community customer to create a plan for solving a real problem—emphasizing the social context of engineering design. Camp Reach stays connected to participants through follow-up programs throughout their school year. Awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in STEM Mentoring. (508) 831-4900

Party Time! - Villa Academy
Join Haley Rudolph for Party Time! Campers will plan and design a delicious, fun party from beginning to end! From formatting menus to setting a fabulous kid-friendly table, all aspects of great party planning will be explored! Campers will plan and create their own menu items which will be sampled (ah-hem...gobbled!!) on the last day of camp...PARTY DAY!!! 206-524-7009