Summer Academy
Overview/Welcome
Welcome to Summer Academy
Lake Forest Academy’s Summer Academy provides a remarkable learning opportunity for high school students and middle school students. High school students will engage in a rigorous curriculum taught by LFA teachers. Current LFA students will have the option to earn transcript credit (non-LFA high school students can have a transcript sent to their high school). Middle school students will explore a plethora of topics and have fun developing and sharpening their critical thinking skills while having the opportunity to learn on our campus.
The Summer Academy high school program will run from June 10-July 2, with additional half-credit, eight-day sessions running June 10-19 and June 20-July 1. The high school program will hold classes between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute complimentary lunch in the Academy's dining hall located in the JC Cowart Student Center. All classes will be held at Lake Forest Academy's campus, although the possibility of field trips does exist. The cost for the full-credit high school program is $3,000 and the half-credit program is $1,500. For students registering from the same household, please contact Shannon Bradac to inquire about the sibling discount of 10 percent. Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 15.
See High School Credit Course tab above for course details.
See High School Credit Course details below.
The Middle school program will run from June 10-21. All classes will also be held on Lake Forest Academy's campus. The Middle School program will have a variety of offerings over two weeks – a week-long morning session from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and a week-long afternoon session from 12:15-3:15 p.m. (campers can participate in both sessions and have a complimentary lunch on campus). The cost of the Middle School program will be $350 for one session per week and $1,200 for four sessions over the two weeks of Summer Academy for middle school students. Please contact Shannon Bradac to receive the four session discount code that can be applied at checkout. For campers registering from the same household for all four sessions, a sibling discount of 10 percent is available. Registration deadline is Monday, May 20.
See Middle School STEAM Camp tab above for camp details.
See Middle School STEAM Camp details below.
Registration
High School Credit Courses
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Full-Credit: June 10-July 2 | Half-Credit Session 1: June 10-June 19 | Half-Credit Session 2: June 20-July 1
Full Credit: June 10-July 2
Algebra 2
Length: 3½ weeks of full day classes
Dates: June 10-July 2
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Teacher: Dieter Villegas
This Algebra 2 course looks at topics both symbolically and graphically. Major topics include polynomials (linear, quadratic, and higher degree), rational functions, powers and roots, exponentials and logarithms. Within these areas, transformations, systems of equations, inequalities, applications, and modeling are addressed. Also, a mathematics laboratory is utilized to allow students to have actual hands-on experience with technology and real-world mathematical modeling. [One Credit]
Geometry
Length: 3½ weeks of full day classes
Dates: June 10-July 2
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Teacher: TBA
This standard course in geometry covers concepts of Euclidean geometry including definitions, postulates, and theorems. Areas of study include angles, parallel lines, congruent and similar triangles, polygons, the Pythagorean Theorem, trigonometry, circles, area and volume. The content is also explored through analytical geometry, and the students work to improve their algebraic skills. Additionally, the course includes a proof component. This course also uses a web-based learning system called ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces) as a resource to individualize instruction and reinforce new information. A mathematics laboratory is utilized to allow students to have actual hands-on experience with technology and real-world mathematical modeling. [One Credit]
Students will need a scientific calculator that is capable of trigonometry.
Chemistry 1
Length: 3½ weeks of full day classes
Dates: June 10-July 2
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Teachers: Kerry Cedergren & Stephanie Ramirez
Chemistry 1 is an introductory course that studies the principles that determine the behavior of matter. It provides a lifelong awareness of both the potential and limitations of science and technology. Topics covered will be molecular bonding and structure, the mole, stoichiometry, solids, liquids and gasses, the periodic chart, acids, and bases. Students engage in numerous laboratory investigations, problem-solving exercises, and group activities. [One Credit]
iBook is REQUIRED for this course on day one.
Chemistry
Thandi Buthelezi, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen & Cheryl Wistrom
Category: Textbooks
Biology 1
Length: 3½ weeks of full day classes
Dates: June 10-July 2
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Teachers: Ruth Smith & Kevin Hagen
Biology 1 is a lecture-based class designed to give the student an introduction to the major concepts processes of Biology. The material is categorized into larger units to emphasize the connections between topics; the Nature of Science, Biochemistry (building block of life), Cell Structure, Cellular Metabolism, and Cellular Replication, Heredity, Genetics, Evolution, the History of Life, Classification, Ecology and the Human Body. Labs, hands-on activities, and projects will also be performed throughout the course to enhance the lessons, and give the students the opportunity to apply the material. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have a better appreciation of the natural world around them and be prepared for any intro level biology course in college. Students must have the course book on day one of class or before class begins. [One Credit]
Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections 10th edition – Pearson; 10th edition (2020) – ISBN-13: 978-0135269169
English
Length: 3½ weeks of full day classes
Dates: June 10-July 2
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Teacher: Lydia Wells
As the old saying goes, “if it bleeds, it leads,” and it’s true: fictional mysteries and true crime stories have captivated hearts and minds for centuries. Get a Clue: Mystery, Murder, & Mayhem in (Non) Fiction combines two semester-long senior electives into one class, and it begins with analyzing classic and contemporary tales of horror and suspense before moving on to tracing changing attitudes about topics such as race, gender, mental illness, and morality in the relatively new genres of investigative journalism in podcasts, articles, and documentaries. Throughout the course students will improve their skills in critical thinking, close reading, creative and analytical modes of writing, and discussion. Anyone interested in this course should note that we may discuss/view graphic content, but we will do so with respect by avoiding sensationalizing in order to honor victims’ stories and work to build understanding, awareness, and empathy. [One Credit]
Half-Credit Session 1: June 10-19
Spanish
Length: 8 full day classes
Dates: June 10-19
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Teacher: Marianela Gonzalez
If you have taken Spanish in middle school you may wonder if you should take Spanish 2 as a ninth grader. Middle school language classes are a great place to begin your language studies but two years of language in middle school isn’t always equivalent to a Spanish 1 class at Lake Forest Academy. This Bridging the Gap-Spanish class is designed to bridge any existing gap that would impede your confidence to the next level in Spanish. During this 8 day class, you will not only review the basics of a Spanish 1 class, especially the verbs ser, estar, tener, gustar, ir a +, present tense verbs-regular and irregular while also learning or reviewing the past tense to ultimately prepare you for an easier transition to a level 2 class. To be successful in this class you will need to be an active listener and participant in Spanish, complete assignments in and out of class, work cooperatively with others and be willing to make mistakes and learn from them. Students will receive an optional packet to work on throughout the summer to enhance learned skills. [One-half Credit]
French
Length: 8 full day classes
Dates: June 10-19
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Teacher: Patricia Bartolome Del Canto
If you have taken French in middle school you may wonder if you should take French 2 as a ninth grader. Middle school language classes are a great place to begin your language studies but two years of language in middle school isn’t always equivalent to a French 1 class at Lake Forest Academy. This Bridging the Gap-French class is designed to bridge any existing gap that would impede your confidence to the next level in French. During this 8 day class, you will not only review the basics of a French 1 class, especially the verbs être, avoir, aimer, and aller, present tense verbs-regular and irregular while also learning or reviewing the past tense to ultimately prepare you for an easier transition to a level 2 class. To be successful in this class you will need to be an active listener and participant in French, complete assignments in and out of class, work cooperatively with others and be willing to make mistakes and learn from them. Students will receive an optional packet to work on throughout the summer to enhance learned skills. [One-half Credit]
Photography Fundamentals
Length: 8 full day classes
Dates: June 10-19
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Teacher: Gillian Teichman
In this Mastering the Fundamentals of Photography course, you will delve into the essential basics of photography, and become acquainted with your camera's settings and features. We will cover the fundamentals of photography, such as composition, framing, and exploring exciting lighting techniques to give your shots that 'wow' factor. Let's not forget the magic of post-processing! With Lightroom, a powerful tool for photo editing, you will enhance and refine your images. Additionally, the class will venture into a bit of Photoshop to give your pictures that extra oomph! [One-half Credit]
Visual Art
Length: 8 full day classes
Dates: June 10-19
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Teacher: Lauren Fowler
This Foundations in Visual Art course will give students the foundational skills and content needed to pursue classes within the visual arts while exploring their creativity. Explorations will be made through the study of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, printmaking, and experimental art. While engaging in project based learning opportunities, peer critique, and discussions, students will gain an understanding of the limits and potential of the various two- and three-dimensional media— including painting, ceramics, photography, printmaking, and multimedia—through experimentation and process. [One-half Credit]
Half-Credit Session 2: June 20-July 1
Digital Art Photography
Length: 8 full day classes
Dates: June 20-July 1
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Teacher: Gillian Teichman
Discover the cutting-edge world of modern photography. In this course you will unleash your creativity by experimenting with various light sources, master composition principles, create visually stunning collages, explore captivating light-painting techniques, and learn gravity-defying self-levitation photography, where you'll grasp the techniques to create the illusion of defying gravity resulting in stunning visual narratives. Additionally, we'll explore Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Express for image refinement and manipulation, gaining insights into advanced tools and techniques used by contemporary photographers to bring their artistic vision to fruition. Through this course, you'll not only redefine the boundaries of contemporary photography but also unlock your artistic potential, ready to craft photographic artistry. [One-half Credit]
Middle School STEAM+ Camps
Week 1: June 10-14 | Week 2: June 17-21
Morning Session: 8:30-11:30 a.m. | Afternoon Session: 12:15-3:15 p.m.
Week 1 – June 10-14
The Painting & The Poem
Length: 1 week of ½ day classes
Dates: June 10–14
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Teacher: Shannon Dey
This camp is designed to train the eye when looking at a work of art by slowly noticing details in order to encourage strong thinking habits in any classroom and in life. Using David Perkin’s philosophies from his “Intelligent Eye: Learning to Think by Looking at Art,” this camp will place campers in front of paintings first, and then select poetry to transfer the type of thinking skills established by noticings of art. Visual intelligence can directly be applied to reading and thinking habits. Campers will learn annotation strategies as well and will come away with an experience encountering famous paintings and poems. Campers will need a notebook for their noticings.
Shakespeare Bootcamp
Length: 1 week of ½ day classes
Dates: June 10–14
Time: 12:15-3:15 p.m.
Teacher: Shannon Dey
Shakespeare is meant to be heard and performed, not read in silence. This camp is designed for campers to learn how to read and perform Shakespeare using “John Basil’s Will Power: How to Act Shakespeare in 21 Days” approach for Shakespearean actors. This approach to reading and annotating Shakespeare for the purpose of performance is perfect for young adults who may not feel Shakespeare is approachable. Campers will learn tips and tricks for interpreting some of Shakespeare’s most famous monologues so that when they encounter Shakespeare in the future, they can feel confident comprehending and making meaning.
Forensic Science
Crime Scene Investigation
Length: 1 week of ½ day classes
Dates: June 10–14
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:15-3:15 p.m.
Teacher: Ruth Smith
Do you like solving riddles and thinking logically through evidence? In this class you will be given opportunities to test your analytical powers while comparing evidence to samples. You will learn how to methodically secure, search, and investigate a crime scene. Based on the story and the clues you will learn how to justify any conclusions you draw from handwriting samples, blood splatter, hair, fiber, fingerprint, and toxicology evidence. During this camp several science Olympiad concepts will be covered.
Science Olympiad
Builds
Length: 1 week of ½ day classes
Dates: June 10–14
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Teacher: Kevin Ingram
Do you like to design things? Build or engineer things using everyday items? Test and modify designs to perfect their purpose? In this week-long camp, we will design, construct, and modify different building projects. It will be messy at times and some things won't work perfectly the first time (or the second time...). We will work to fix failed designs and improve working designs. In doing so we will collaborate with peers and think creatively and analytically. The projects we will work on are common build events in Science Olympiad competitions, such as mousetrap cars, miniature catapults, and marble runs.
Creating Chemical Potions
will be same week as Builds
Length: 1 week of ½ day classes
Dates: June 10–14
Time: 12:15-3:15 p.m.
Teacher: Kevin Ingram
This program will give campers the opportunity to participate in inquiry-based hands-on chemistry experiments. Campers will separate dyes, turn copper into silver, determine how much blue dye is in sports drinks, make a potato clock, learn how to make ice cream (and then eat it!), solve a mystery and much more.
Engineering with LEGO
Length: 1 week of ½ day classes
Dates: June 10–14
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:15-3:15 p.m. (TBD)
Teacher: Melissa Norris
Combining colorful LEGO building elements, easy-to-use hardware, and an intuitive drag-and-drop coding language based on Scratch, this course continuously engages students through playful learning activities to think critically and solve complex problems, regardless of their learning level. From easy-entry projects to limitless creative design possibilities, including the option to explore text-based coding with Python, this course helps students learn the essential STEAM and 21st century skills needed to become the innovative minds of tomorrow... while having fun!
Week 2 – June 17-21
Pen to Page
Creative Writing and Sentence Design
Length: 1 week of ½ day classes
Dates: June 17–21
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Teacher: Shannon Dey
This is a creative writing camp that will encourage camper's development of a creative piece of their choosing. Starting with many different creative writing prompts, campers will explore different genres until they come to a piece they want to develop into a finished product. This camp is designed to inspire a “writing life” using the teachings of Anne Lamott and recognizes the value behind writing creatively. This camp is also meant to build a foundational knowledge of syntax by practicing sentence modeling using professional writers as inspiration. Campers will need a notebook for their work.
Reading:
In The Sea There Are Crocodiles
Length: 1 week of ½ day classes
Dates: June 17–21
Time: 12:15-3:15 p.m.
Teacher: Shannon Dey
This camp will provide campers with a variety of cognitive reading strategies as well as build annotation habits to help with comprehension and discussion skills, and is for those who love to read or who may want additional tips for “good reading” habits. “In The Sea There Are Crocodiles” by Fabio Geda is loosely based on Afghan refugee Enaiatollah Akbari’s migration story at just ten years old from Afghanistan to Italy. Campers will discuss concepts such as resilience and hospitality, broadening their perspectives and encouraging empathy and understanding. Campers will need a notebook for some daily writing prompts that encourage creativity as well as analysis.
Science Olympiad
Earth & Space
Length: 1 week of ½ day classes
Dates: June 17–21
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Teacher: Kevin Hagen
Do you like to understand how our earth functions? Studying our earth from the inside out, each day in this camp will focus on a specific Science Olympiad competition related to our planet. The camp is open to all experience and ability levels. The first day will be "Dynamic Planet." Day Two will focus on "Rocks and Minerals" with a Geology lens. Day Three we will turn our focus to "Fossils" to learn about how our earth has evolved over time. Day Four we will turn to the skies to study the "Solar System." On the final day, we will turn our attention to "Meteorology." Come join us as we explore our amazing planet!
Science Olympiad
Environmental Science
Length: 1 week of ½ day classes
Dates: June 17–21
Time: 12:15-3:15 p.m.
Teacher: Kevin Hagen
Do you enjoy studying the living things on earth? What about using our natural environment to connect what we learn in the classroom with the real world? If so, this course is for you, as we will spend each day focusing on one specific Science Olympiad competition related to Environmental Science. Topics of study include Forestry, Amphibians and Reptiles, Aquatics, as well as "Green Generation."
Engineering with LEGO
Length: 1 week of ½ day classes
Dates: June 17–21
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:15-3:15 p.m. (TBD)
Teacher: Melissa Norris
Combining colorful LEGO building elements, easy-to-use hardware, and an intuitive drag-and-drop coding language based on Scratch, this camp continuously engages campers through playful learning activities to think critically and solve complex problems, regardless of their learning level. From easy-entry projects to limitless creative design possibilities, including the option to explore text-based coding with Python, this camp helps campers learn the essential STEAM and 21st century skills needed to become the innovative minds of tomorrow... while having fun!