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Session C (July 19-23)

FA SUMMER 2021
FA SPORTS CAMP (Session C) 
9:00 AM-3:00 PM 
ages 6 to 12
$375 all-day  | $225  9:00 AM-12:00 PM | $200 12:30 PM-3:00 PM 
Play a variety of sports every day, including basketball, soccer, and tennis.  Learn the fundamentals of each sport from experienced Falmouth Academy coaches and both Falmouth Academy and Collegiate athletes. The program is designed to help build confidence in each sport through hands-on instruction. The campers will be separated into groups based on age.  Unlike any other sports camp on the Cape! *Multi-week discounts are available for FA SPORTS in for sessions A-E. 

Discover the Cape Cod Shoreline (session C) (AM)
Gil Newton
9:00 AM-12:00 PM, ages 7-12, $295
Explore the habitat of Cape Cod and survey plant and animal life of local beaches, salt marshes, sand dunes, tide pools, and rocky shores to discover the fascinating diversity of life along the edge of the sea. Students will use field equipment to collect marine mollusks, crabs, fish, seaweeds, and other common species and then study them in the classroom for a hands-on experience that will enhance a student's understanding of the marine environment.

Acting 101 (session C) (FULL DAY)
Victoria Santos
9:00 AM-3:00 PM, ages 7-12, $495
From auditioning to performing, this full-day class immerses participants in all parts of acting and production including costumes and makeup, creating sets, choosing props, and embodying a character–all while rehearsing to perform a short play for families and friends at the end of the week.
 
Magical Illuminated Letters (session C) (AM)
Gia Ledwell
9:00 AM-12:00 PM, ages 7-12, $295
Discover the magical world of illuminated lettering inspired by medieval tradition. An illuminated letter was usually the first letter of a page, which was enlarged and embellished with color and intricate designs, then enhanced with gold to make it shine. Learn how to draw intricate knotwork, beautiful letters, and fantastic animals and mythical creatures. 
 
VENI, VIDI, VICI, Latin Club (session C) (AM)
Charlie Jodoin
9:00 AM-12:00 PM, ages 10-14, $295
Did you know that learning an ancient, dead language could actually be fun?
This class teaches you the fundamentals of what was the ancient language of the Roman Empire. You'll learn how many languages evolved from Latin, and how 80% of English words have roots in Latin, in science and technology that number goes to 90%. So learning Latin can help you recognize words and even make you better in English. Through stories, videos and projects, we’ll look at what life was like in Ancient Rome. At the end of class, you'll bring home a Roman artifact created throughout the week!
 
Art in Nature and Nature in Art (PM)
Rayna Walters
12:30-3:00 PM, ages 7-12, $250
Learn about the native flora and fauna of Cape Cod through venturing outside to see how art can be inspired in your own backyard. You'll fill a sketchbook with ideas, drawings, and materials to spark creativity. We will make our own paintbrushes from natural materials, and use plant-able paper!
 
Poetry Jam (session C) (PM)
Charlie Jodoin
12:30-3:00 PM, ages 7-12, $250
Creating poems while basking in the morning sun...
Get inspired by the masters and then write your own before participating in a Poetry Slam!  Students will end the class by bringing home a book of poetry the class created during the week.
"So join the group and you’ll see why,
Jamming to poetry is as easy as pie."
 
Proper English Tea with a Nod to Cape Cod (Wed night only)
Martha Borden
5:30-7:30 PM, ages 13-99, $50
One afternoon in 1840 Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford found herself hungry and requested a tray of tea, bread and butter, and cake. Thus, the afternoon tea was born. Enjoy the beauty of the summer blooms on the idyllic grounds of Falmouth Academy as we take late afternoon tea. Martha Borden, a master baker, and tea lover will share with you an assortment of traditional tea sandwiches, scones, and bite-size desserts, all with a nod to their English roots but with a Cape Cod flair. Guests will leave with recipes, a sampler of treats, and a happy tummy! (This might be a splendid class to take as a parent/teen combo.)
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