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Summer Enrichment Classes

Our summer enrichment classes are a great option for families looking to customize their camper’s summer experience. In this “build-your-own-camp” model, campers can explore a variety of fun classes—such as: speech and debate, F1 block robotics, cooking, ceramics, arts and crafts, and more (dependent on each session’s availability). Enrichment classes are taught by our talented Athenian School faculty and local artists and educators. Click the box below to learn more about our classes.

This summer, enrichment classes are grouped together in half-day blocks for families and campers to choose from. Campers who sign up for AM Half Day camps and classes will be picked up after lunch (lunch is included for free, and pick-up is typically from 12:30-12:45p). Campers who sign up for ONLY PM half day options will not be able to have lunch (Drop off is typically 12:30-12:45p). More information on pick-up and drop-off will be provided to registrants closer to program start dates.

Enrichment Classes: June 23 - 27, 2025

AM Half Day Options (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

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  • Living in the Past: Indigenous History, Crafts, and Games & DIY Arts and Crafts (Grades 4 - 6)

    Cost: $255
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Instructor: Alice Kuang and Athenian Students Izzy K. and Maya B.
    Description:

    Period A: Living in the Past: Indigenous History, Crafts, and Games w/ Alice
    Native American tribes in the San Francisco Bay Area include the Ohlone, Coast Miwok, Ramaytush, Yokuts, and Muwekma. This session will explore various Native American tribes, their regions, traditional tools, early homes, cultural traditions, and forms of entertainment through selections of readings. Participants will engage in hands-on activities such as collage, basket weaving, toy-making, board game creation, and food making. Following these activities, participants will research a Native American tribe from the San Francisco Bay Area and decorate a shoebox diorama that reflects their findings. They will complete writing prompts related to Native American culture and craft a creative scene inside the diorama that represents their chosen tribe, following specific guidelines.

    Instructor Alice Kuang is a Math Instructor and Mandarin Instructor at Athenian and has a long career in education and summer camps. 

    Period B: DIY Arts and Crafts 
    Join us for this fun and crafty student-led enrichment class! You'll learn from current Athenian Upper students to make Do-it-Yourself art projects to take home, such as: crochet toys, jewelry pieces and tie-dye clothes--plus more projects tailored to your choice. Our Student Instructors say their hope is that students can take home their creations and "enjoy the feeling of accomplishment of making something by hand. They'll feel more confident in their own abilities and eager to try new things." We hope you join us!

    This course will be co-taught by two Athenian Student Instructors, Izzy K. and Maya B. Athenian Student Instructors are selected to teach in our program, and complete training where they learn the basics of lesson planning, facilitation skills, youth engagement and materials management. Throughout the Summer they will have support from the Summer Admin team as needed. They are thrilled to offer this course to younger students.






  • F1 Blockzone Robotics & Speech and Debate (Grades 4 - 6)

    Cost: $315
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
    Description:

    Period A: F1 Beginner Robotics
    Racers start your engines! This class will build one small remote control F1 race car. We will explore many aspects of automotive engineering, and dive into what makes a fast car. Upon completion of the remote control cars, campers will have time to test and modify their cars before racing in the Athenian Grand Prix on the final day of class. Do you have what it takes to build the fastest car?!? This class is intended for beginners and intermediate block builders. Little to no experience required.

    This class is led by Athenian Assistant Athletics Director Zach Holt and the goal is for kids to be able to learn about robotics while building socially with others. Each kid will take home their completed projects.

    Period B: Speech & Debate
    This course will focus on the basics of Speech and Debate for young students. Students will learn about competitive events and participate in activities to learn how to present in front of a captivated audience. From fun public speaking games to real application, students will receive training to be their best at competitive Theater, Public Speaking and Debate–aka Speech and Debate.

    Instructor Dontae Hill aka “The Forensics Guy” has been involved in Speech and Debate for over a decade. The Forensics Guy has dedicated his life to the activity and found a variety of ways to live out his mantra of making sure that every student has the opportunity to be impacted by Forensics. In 2013 he created Forensics Forever which originally began as an organization hosting Speech and Debate classes for elementary students in Wisconsin and is now a league that hosts online Speech and Debate tournaments for all students grades 3-12.
    ​
    Dontae is also the Athenian School Speech and Debate Instructor for the Upper School and Middle School.





  • Introduction to Woodworking Art (Grades 5 - 7)

    Cost: $315
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Instructor: Maryam
    Add swim lessons during camp hours for $125
    Description:

    Period A & B: Introduction to Woodworking Art
    Build real maker skills in this woodshop class! In this class, you will learn how to use both hand and power tools, work with different types of wood, and how to apply woodworking skills to creating your own original art projects. You'll learn about marquetry--the ancient art of creating beautiful patterns and designs in wood. Use your creativity to create decorative patterns and stunning pieces of art. Repeat sign ups are welcome! Each session will feature different projects and designs to bring home. We encourage all genders to try out this fun art form.

    Instructor Maryam is a talented local artist and educator who has brought her woodworking art skills to our Afterschool Enrichment program as well as Summer programs.



     

  • Miniature & Hobby Painting (Grades 5 - 7)

    Cost: $315
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Instructors: Athenian CIS Instructor, Anthony Romero
    Add swim lessons during camp hours for $125
    Description:

    Period A and B: Miniature and Hobby Painting
    What is “Miniature and Hobby Painting?” This is a fun hobby that many fans and avid players of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) enjoy, as well as many others beyond the fandom of D&D. “Miniatures” are tiny figurines in the shapes of fantastical creatures or beings. This class aims to teach some of the most fundamental hobby-painting techniques and styles to bring your miniatures to life! We’ll also look at how to take proper care of brushes and paint. Whether you’re brand new to painting or you’ve already completed projects of your own, campers will learn the skills necessary to create a piece they’re truly proud of.

    Instructor Anthony Romero is an Athenian Alumni and currently teaches at Athenian in the Carter Innovation Studio.

  • Afro-Latin Cooking (Grades 5 - 7)

    Cost: $315
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Instructor: Athenian Student Instructions Tobi A. and Xavier M.
    Add swim lessons during camp hours for $125
    Description:

    Period A and B:
    In this class campers will learn the basics and essentials of cooking and apply them to making a variety of Mexican and Nigerian dishes. The goal is for campers to not only learn how to work together as a team but to grow as chefs and cultivate a greater appreciation for the food that we eat everyday. Be prepared to cook delicious foods you may have never heard of before, and also learn the history of these foods, play some icebreaker games, and work together as a team to clean up and care for our kitchen tools and spaces.

    This course will be co-taught by two Athenian Student Instructors, Xavier M. and Tobi A. Athenian Student Instructors are selected to teach in our program, and complete training where they learn the basics of lesson planning, facilitation skills, youth engagement and materials management. Throughout the Summer they will have support from the Summer Admin team as needed. They are thrilled to offer this course to younger students.

  • Innovation Workshop I and II (Grades 5 - 8)

    Cost: $390
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Instructor: Athenian Innovation Instructor, Mike Meneghetti
    Description:

    Periods A & B:
    Get excited about design thinking! Innovation Workshop provides experiences in programming, design, engineering and fabrication!  Innovation Workshop will take place in Athenian’s world-class Carter Innovation Studio, and be led by Athenian Middle School innovation teacher Michael Meneghetti. This exciting course will give you the opportunity to use a variety of tools, including the 40 and 60 watt laser cutters.  You will then learn to apply your technical, creative, and artistic skills to design, program, and build an innovative project: an animatronic character designed by you.  All materials will be provided for your creative and innovative journey.  

    This class is also open to students who have previously taken Innovation Workshop. Repeat students would be given exclusive opportunities to do more advanced projects using sensors, additional servo motors, and other cool add ons.  These students would be able to design their own final project utilizing all of the cool resources the Carter Innovation Studio has to offer.

  • DIY Arts and Crafts & Living in the Past: Indigenous History, Crafts and Games (Grades 6 - 8)

    Cost: $255
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
    Instructors: Alice Kuang and Athenian Students Izzy & Maya
    Description:

    Period A: DIY Arts and Crafts 
    Join us for this fun and crafty student-led enrichment class! You'll learn from current Athenian Upper students to make Do-it-Yourself art projects to take home, such as: crochet toys, jewelry pieces and tie-dye clothes--plus more projects tailored to your choice. Our Student Instructors say their hope is that students can take home their creations and "enjoy the feeling of accomplishment of making something by hand. They'll feel more confident in their own abilities and eager to try new things." We hope you join us!

    This course will be co-taught by two Athenian Student Instructors, Izzy K. and Maya B. Athenian Student Instructors are selected to teach in our program, and complete training where they learn the basics of lesson planning, facilitation skills, youth engagement and materials management. Throughout the Summer they will have support from the Summer Admin team as needed. They are thrilled to offer this course to younger students.

    Period B: Living in the Past: Indigenous History, Crafts and Games 
    Native American tribes in the San Francisco Bay Area include the Ohlone, Coast Miwok, Ramaytush, Yokuts, and Muwekma. This session will explore various Native American tribes, their regions, traditional tools, early homes, cultural traditions, and forms of entertainment through selections of readings. Campers will engage in hands-on activities such as collage, basket weaving, toy-making, board game creation, and food making. Following these activities, campers will research a Native American tribe from the San Francisco Bay Area and decorate a shoebox diorama that reflects their findings. They will complete writing prompts related to Native American culture and craft a creative scene inside the diorama that represents their chosen tribe, following specific guidelines.

    Instructor Alice Kuang is a Math Instructor and Mandarin Instructor at Athenian and has a long career in education and summer camps.



  • Improv and Dramatic Interpretation Performance & Beginner F1 Blockzone Robotics (Grades 6 - 8)

    Cost: $315
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Instructors: Dontae Hill, Zach Holt
    Description:

    Period A: Improv and Dramatic Interpretation Performance
    Improv is a great way to practice public speaking while building confidence in yourself and your presence. Improv teaches you how to create stories and scenes and perform them without a script. In this class, you will have fun getting creative and getting comfortable being yourself while speaking in front of others. You will learn the fundamentals of storytelling and how to keep an audience engaged in your performance and story.  And we'll do all of this in a safe, fun and team oriented environment. In this class we’ll also work on Dramatic Interpretation pieces, which are short pieces taking from plays, short stories or other works that spotlight your ability to convey emotion through the text. We’ll practice our acting skills and gain confidence through Dramatic Interpretation, which is an common area to compete in Speech and Debate tournaments as well.

    Instructor Dontae Hill aka “The Forensics Guy” has been involved in Speech and Debate for over a decade. The Forensics Guy has dedicated his life to the activity and found a variety of ways to live out his mantra of making sure that every student has the opportunity to be impacted by Forensics. In 2013 he created Forensics Forever which originally began as an organization hosting Speech and Debate classes for elementary students in Wisconsin and is now a league that hosts online Speech and Debate tournaments for all students grades 3-12.
    ​
    Dontae is also the Athenian School Speech and Debate Instructor for the Upper School and Middle School.

    Period B: Beginner F1 Blockzone Robotics 
    Racers start your engines! This class will build one small remote control F1 race car. We will explore many aspects of automotive engineering, and dive into what makes a fast car. Upon completion of the remote control cars, campers will have time to test and modify their cars before racing in the Athenian Grand Prix on the final day of class. Do you have what it takes to build the fastest car?!? This class is intended for beginners and intermediate block builders. Little to no experience required.
     
    This class is led by Athenian Assistant Athletics Director Zach Holt and the goal is for campers to be able to learn about robotics while building socially with others. Each camper will take home their completed projects.

  • Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 7 - 10)

    Cost: $315
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Instructor: Doug Martilla
    Description:

    Period A + B: Dungeons & Dragons
    The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game is about storytelling in make-believe worlds of sword and sorcery. In this game, a group of players create imaginary characters and band together to embark on an imaginary adventure.  D&D provides structure to these adventures by using a set of rules combined with an element of chance to determine the consequences of the characters' actions. Players roll dice to resolve whether or not their character is able to accomplish some heroic feat or daring gambit. Anything is possible, but the dice make some things more probable than others.
     
    Playing Dungeons & Dragons provides everyone opportunities to use and develop fundamental interpersonal, academic, and life-long skills.  Thanks to the nature of the game being set in an imaginary world, players get to learn how to solve problems, resolve conflicts, manage resources, overcome adversity, and how to work together as a team, all in a safe environment. Playing D&D gives players a chance to exercise their organizational skills, analytical skills, basic math skills, and their imaginations.  Players frequently need to be resourceful, resilient, and creative over the course of a game as a sudden plot twist in the story turns the characters' plans on their heads.  And because D&D takes place in a make-believe fantasy world, it offers unlimited potential for self-expression. It's most valuable benefit, however, is that it simply gives people a chance to play a fun game together face to face with their friends.
     
    Instructor Doug Martilla has been an Athenian Afterschool Enrichment Instructor and Summer Instructor for over 9 years, leading campaigns with excellent story-telling skills and extensive knowledge of the D&D world. 





Lunch Provided by Athenian - 12:00 - 12:45 PM




PM Half Day Options (12:45 PM - 3:45 PM)

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  • Ceramics (Grades 4 -6)

    Cost: $315
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor (s): Kristen Calderon
    Description:
    Periods C & D: Ceramics
    Students will use hand building and sculpture techniques, taking the clay from an initial wet clay stage through bisque and glaze firings. No previous experience required.
     
    We are delighted for Kristen Calderon to return to Athenian Summer Programs and share her talents as both an artist and caring teacher.

  • Dungeons & Dragons w/ 3D Printing (Grades 4 - 6)

    Cost: $315
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor (s): Dungeon Master and Athenian After School Instructor JC
    Description:
    The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game is about storytelling in make-believe worlds of sword and sorcery. In this game, a group of players create imaginary characters and band together to embark on an imaginary adventure.  D&D provides structure to these adventures by using a set of rules combined with an element of chance to determine the consequences of the characters' actions. Players roll dice to resolve whether or not their character is able to accomplish some heroic feat or daring gambit. Anything is possible, but the dice make some things more probable than others.
     
    Playing Dungeons & Dragons provides everyone opportunities to use and develop fundamental interpersonal, academic, and life-long skills.  Thanks to the nature of the game being set in an imaginary world, players get to learn how to solve problems, resolve conflicts, manage resources, overcome adversity, and how to work together as a team, all in a safe environment. Playing D&D gives players a chance to exercise their organizational skills, analytical skills, basic math skills, and their imaginations.  Players frequently need to be resourceful, resilient, and creative over the course of a game as a sudden plot twist in the story turns the characters' plans on their heads.  And because D&D takes place in a make-believe fantasy world, it offers unlimited potential for self-expression. It's most valuable benefit, however, is that it simply gives people a chance to play a fun game together face to face with their friends.
     
    In this 3 hour block, campers will spend time designing and making their own characters, which our Instructor will print on our 3D Printers.
     
    Instructor JC has taught in the Athenian Afterschool Enrichment program and Summer program for 4 years, and is a beloved Athenian staff member of over 20 years. Students will no doubt love their time spent with JC!


  • Improv and Dramatic Interpretation Performance & Basketball Skillz (Grades 4 - 6)

    Cost: $255
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor (s): Dontae Hill and James T.
    Description:

    Period C: Improv and Dramatic Interpretation Performance
    Improv is a great way to practice public speaking while building confidence in yourself and your presence. Improv teaches you how to create stories and scenes and perform them without a script. In this class, you will have fun getting creative and getting comfortable being yourself while speaking in front of others. You will learn the fundamentals of storytelling and how to keep an audience engaged in your performance and story.  And we'll do all of this in a safe, fun and team oriented environment. In this class we’ll also work on Dramatic Interpretation pieces, which are short pieces taking from plays, short stories or other works that spotlight your ability to convey emotion through the text. We’ll practice our acting skills and gain confidence through Dramatic Interpretation, which is an common area to compete in Speech and Debate tournaments as well.

    Instructor Dontae Hill aka “The Forensics Guy” has been involved in Speech and Debate for over a decade. The Forensics Guy has dedicated his life to the activity and found a variety of ways to live out his mantra of making sure that every student has the opportunity to be impacted by Forensics. In 2013 he created Forensics Forever which originally began as an organization hosting Speech and Debate classes for elementary students in Wisconsin and is now a league that hosts online Speech and Debate tournaments for all students grades 3-12.
    ​
    Dontae is also the Athenian School Speech and Debate Instructor for the Upper School and Middle School.
     
    Period D: Basketball Skillz
    Build your fundamental basketball skills in lay-ups, three point shooting, dribbling, and more while having fun with friends and making new ones. We'll work on basic basketball skills, while also playing different games and building teamwork skills.
     
    James T. is a Assistant Dorm Head (ADH) in The Athenian School Dorms and also Co-Director of our BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) Overnight Camp for middle schoolers. We’re excited to have him teach in our Enrichment camps this summer.


  • DIY Arts and Crafts & SLAMprov! (Grades 5 - 7)

    Cost: $255
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor (s): Athenian Student Instructors Izzy K. and Maya B. and Chris M.
    Description:

    Period C: DIY Arts and Crafts
    Join us for this fun and crafty student-led enrichment class! You'll learn from current Athenian Upper students to make Do-it-Yourself art projects to take home, such as: crochet toys, jewelry pieces and tie-dye clothes--plus more projects tailored to your choice. Our Student Instructors say their hope is that students can take home their creations and "enjoy the feeling of accomplishment of making something by hand. They'll feel more confident in their own abilities and eager to try new things." We hope you join us! This course will be co-taught by two Athenian Student Instructors, Izzy K. and Maya B. Athenian Student Instructors are selected to teach in our program, and complete training where they learn the basics of lesson planning, facilitation skills, youth engagement and materials management. Throughout the Summer they will have support from the Summer Admin team as needed. They are thrilled to offer this course to younger students.


    Period D: SLAMprov!
     
    It's Poetry Slam! It's Improv! It's ... SLAMPROV!

    Calling all poets and performers! We are a class that will be a hybrid of Poetry Slam and Improv! Students will learn how to craft powerful poems and perform them in front of each other and (if time allows) other assembled audiences. Students will also show off their acting and comedy skills by participating in a range of fun improvisation games. Whether you have a message that you want to get out in a creative way, or you love to act and have fun, this class is for you!
    Chris currently supports Athenian students year-long in the Learning Services Department, and also teaches 6th grade English as well as electives, focus days, homework club, and in many other capacities as a long-time Athenian Faculty member.

  • Lights, Camera, Action: Filmmaking! (Grades 5 - 7)

    Cost: $240
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor (s): Athenian Student Instructor Alex I.
    Description:

    Periods C & D:
    Join us in learning the ins and outs of movie magic! Throughout this class you'll learn all of the skills involved in making movies come to life, from making your own props to lighting a scene to editing and so much more. You'll get to work on many short films and try out every role on a film set for yourself while doing fun games and activities all to get you ready for our very own film festival!

    This course will be taught by Athenian Student Instructor Alex I. Athenian Student Instructors are selected to teach in our program, and complete training where they learn the basics of lesson planning, facilitation skills, youth engagement and materials management. Throughout the Summer they will have support from the Summer Admin team as needed. They are thrilled to offer this course to younger students.


  • SLAMprov! & Cooking with Miguel (Grades 6 - 8)

    Cost: $255
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor (s): Chris M. and Miguel
    Description:
    Periods C & D: 

    Period C: SLAMprov!
     
    It's Poetry Slam! It's Improv! It's ... SLAMPROV!
    Calling all poets and performers! We are a class that will be a hybrid of Poetry Slam and Improv! Students will learn how to craft powerful poems and perform them in front of each other and (if time allows) other assembled audiences. Students will also show off their acting and comedy skills by participating in a range of fun improvisation games. Whether you have a message that you want to get out in a creative way, or you love to act and have fun, this class is for you!
     
    Period D: Cooking with Miguel 
    This class is designed to teach cooking basics. Each day brings a new recipe. Students will have hands-on experience making homemade pasta and delicious desserts. Boys, don’t be afraid to get in the kitchen and create some delicious culinary delights. Students will bring home the recipes to practice at home. 
     
    Instructor Miguel has been working in Athenian’s Kitchen for over 30 years and his “Cooking with Miguel” summer class is a long-standing favorite among campers and families who get to taste their class creations.


  • Afro-Latin Cooking (Grades 6 - 8)

    Cost: $315
    Schedule: 12:45 PM - 3:45 PM
    Instructor: Athenian Student Instructions Tobi A. and Xavier M.
    Add swim lessons during camp hours for $125
    Description:

    Period C + D:
    In this class campers will learn the basics and essentials of cooking and apply them to making a variety of Mexican and Nigerian dishes. The goal is for campers to not only learn how to work together as a team but to grow as chefs and cultivate a greater appreciation for the food that we eat everyday. Be prepared to cook delicious foods you may have never heard of before, and also learn the history of these foods, play some icebreaker games, and work together as a team to clean up and care for our kitchen tools and spaces.

    This course will be co-taught by two Athenian Student Instructors, Xavier M. and Tobi A. Athenian Student Instructors are selected to teach in our program, and complete training where they learn the basics of lesson planning, facilitation skills, youth engagement and materials management. Throughout the Summer they will have support from the Summer Admin team as needed. They are thrilled to offer this course to younger students.

  • Basketball Skillz & Speech and Debate (Grades 6 - 8)

    Cost: $255
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor (s): James T. and Dontae Hill
    Description:

    Period C:Basketball Skillz
    Build your fundamental basketball skills in lay-ups, three point shooting, dribbling, and more while having fun with friends and making new ones. We'll work on basic basketball skills, while also playing different games and building teamwork skills.
     
    James T. is a Assistant Dorm Head (ADH) in The Athenian School Dorms and also Co-Director of our BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) Overnight Camp for middle schoolers. We’re excited to have him teach in our Enrichment camps this summer.
     
    Period D: Speech and Debate
    This course will focus on the basics of Speech and Debate for young students. Students will learn about competitive events and participate in activities to learn how to present in front of a captivated audience. From fun public speaking games to real application, students will receive training to be their best at competitive Theater, Public Speaking and Debate–aka Speech and Debate.

    Instructor Dontae Hill aka “The Forensics Guy” has been involved in Speech and Debate for over a decade. The Forensics Guy has dedicated his life to the activity and found a variety of ways to live out his mantra of making sure that every student has the opportunity to be impacted by Forensics. In 2013 he created Forensics Forever which originally began as an organization hosting Speech and Debate classes for elementary students in Wisconsin and is now a league that hosts online Speech and Debate tournaments for all students grades 3-12.

    Dontae is also the Athenian School Speech and Debate Instructor for the Upper School and Middle School.


  • Basketball Skillz & Cooking With Miguel (Grades 6 - 8)

    Cost: $255
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor (s): James T. and Miguel
    Description:
    Periods C & D: 

    Period D:Basketball Skillz
    Build your fundamental basketball skills in lay-ups, three point shooting, dribbling, and more while having fun with friends and making new ones. We'll work on basic basketball skills, while also playing different games and building teamwork skills.
     
    James T. is a Assistant Dorm Head (ADH) in The Athenian School Dorms and also Co-Director of our BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) Overnight Camp for middle schoolers. We’re excited to have him teach in our Enrichment camps this summer.

     
    Period D: Cooking with Miguel 
    This class is designed to teach cooking basics. Each day brings a new recipe. Students will have hands-on experience making homemade pasta and delicious desserts. Boys, don’t be afraid to get in the kitchen and create some delicious culinary delights. Students will bring home the recipes to practice at home. 
     
    Instructor Miguel has been working in Athenian’s Kitchen for over 30 years and his “Cooking with Miguel” summer class is a long-standing favorite among campers and families who get to taste their class creations. 
     


  • SLAMprov! & Cooking with Miguel (Grades 6 - 8)

    Cost: $255
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor (s): Chris M. and Miguel
    Description:

    Period C: SLAMprov!
     
    It's Poetry Slam! It's Improv! It's ... SLAMPROV!

    Calling all poets and performers! We are a class that will be a hybrid of Poetry Slam and Improv! Students will learn how to craft powerful poems and perform them in front of each other and (if time allows) other assembled audiences. Students will also show off their acting and comedy skills by participating in a range of fun improvisation games. Whether you have a message that you want to get out in a creative way, or you love to act and have fun, this class is for you!
    Autobiographical Writing
     
    Chris currently supports Athenian students year-long in the Learning Services Department, and also teaches 6th grade English as well as electives, focus days, homework club, and in many other capacities as a long-time Athenian Faculty member.
     
    Period D: Cooking with Miguel 
    This class is designed to teach cooking basics. Each day brings a new recipe. Students will have hands-on experience making homemade pasta and delicious desserts. Boys, don’t be afraid to get in the kitchen and create some delicious culinary delights. Students will bring home the recipes to practice at home. 
     
    Instructor Miguel has been working in Athenian’s Kitchen for over 30 years and his “Cooking with Miguel” summer class is a long-standing favorite among campers and families who get to taste their class creations.


  • Creative Thinking & Making Workshop (Grades 6 - 9)

    Cost: $315
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor (s): Athenian Robotics Alumni Ben L.
    Description:
    Periods C & D: Creative Thinking & Making Workshop

    This class is restricted to campers who have previously taken Athenian Summer Program’s Innovation Workshop, or who have some “maker space” experience.

    Get creative! Get building! This class will learn about how to think creatively and bring what’s in your head to the physical world. In this course campers will learn how some of our shop tools in the Carter Innovation Studio: laser cutters, 3d printers, servos, and a host of others to bring their creations to life. Beginning with just cardboard scraps, hot glue, and some string, campers will first learn how to use the most common materials to bring their imagination to life before expanding that knowledge to more intricate tools and more difficult mechanisms.
    Students will be making passion projects, bringing their imagination to life, with the intention of presenting their favorite 1-2 projects they have created.

    Instructor Ben Landrum is an Athenian Alumni and former member of the Athenian Acropolis Robotics Team.


  • Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 7 - 10)

    Cost: $315
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor (s): Dungeon Master and Athenian After School Instructor Doug
    Description:
    Periods C & D: Dungeons and Dragons

    The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game is about storytelling in make-believe worlds of sword and sorcery. In this game, a group of players create imaginary characters and band together to embark on an imaginary adventure.  D&D provides structure to these adventures by using a set of rules combined with an element of chance to determine the consequences of the characters' actions. Players roll dice to resolve whether or not their character is able to accomplish some heroic feat or daring gambit. Anything is possible, but the dice make some things more probable than others.
     
    Playing Dungeons & Dragons provides everyone opportunities to use and develop fundamental interpersonal, academic, and life-long skills.  Thanks to the nature of the game being set in an imaginary world, players get to learn how to solve problems, resolve conflicts, manage resources, overcome adversity, and how to work together as a team, all in a safe environment. Playing D&D gives players a chance to exercise their organizational skills, analytical skills, basic math skills, and their imaginations.  Players frequently need to be resourceful, resilient, and creative over the course of a game as a sudden plot twist in the story turns the characters' plans on their heads.  And because D&D takes place in a make-believe fantasy world, it offers unlimited potential for self-expression. It's most valuable benefit, however, is that it simply gives people a chance to play a fun game together face to face with their friends.
     
    Instructor Doug Martilla has been an Athenian Afterschool Enrichment Instructor and Summer Instructor for over 5 years, leading campaigns with excellent story-telling skills and extensive knowledge of the D&D world.


  • Miniature and Hobby Painting (Grades 7 - 10)

    Cost: $315
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor (s): Anthony Romero
    Description:
    Periods C & D:     Miniature and Hobby Painting

    What is “Miniature and Hobby Painting?” This is a fun hobby that many fans and avid players of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) enjoy, as well as many others beyond the fandom of D&D. “Miniatures” are tiny figurines in the shapes of fantastical creatures or beings. This class aims to teach some of the most fundamental hobby-painting techniques and styles to bring your miniatures to life! We’ll also look at how to take proper care of brushes and paint. Whether you’re brand new to painting or you’ve already completed projects of your own, campers will learn the skills necessary to create a piece they’re truly proud of.
    Instructor Anthony Romero is an Athenian Alumni and currently teaches at Athenian in the Carter Innovation Studio.





Enrichment Classes: July 7 - 18, 2025

AM Half Day Options (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

List of 10 items.

  • F1 Beginner Robotics & Speech and Debate (Grades 4 - 6)

    Cost: $625
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Instructor: 
    Description: Zach Holt & Dontae Hill
    Period A: F1 Beginner Robotics
    Racers start your engines! This class will build one small remote control F1 race car. We will explore many aspects of automotive engineering, and dive into what makes a fast car. Upon completion of the remote control cars, campers will have time to test and modify their cars before racing in the Athenian Grand Prix on the final day of class. Do you have what it takes to build the fastest car?!? This class is intended for beginners and intermediate block builders. Little to no experience required.

    This class is led by Athenian Assistant Athletics Director Zach Holt and the goal is for kids to be able to learn about robotics while building socially with others. Each kid will take home their completed projects.

    Period B: Speech & Debate
    This course will focus on the basics of Speech and Debate for young students. Students will learn about competitive events and participate in activities to learn how to present in front of a captivated audience. From fun public speaking games to real application, students will receive training to be their best at competitive Theater, Public Speaking and Debate–aka Speech and Debate.

    Instructor Dontae Hill aka “The Forensics Guy” has been involved in Speech and Debate for over a decade. The Forensics Guy has dedicated his life to the activity and found a variety of ways to live out his mantra of making sure that every student has the opportunity to be impacted by Forensics. In 2013 he created Forensics Forever which originally began as an organization hosting Speech and Debate classes for elementary students in Wisconsin and is now a league that hosts online Speech and Debate tournaments for all students grades 3-12.
    ​
    Dontae is also the Athenian School Speech and Debate Instructor for the Upper School and Middle School.

  • Living in the Past: Indigenous History, Crafts and Games & DIY Arts and Crafts (Grades 4 - 6)

    Cost: $505
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Instructor: Alice K., and Athenian student instructors Izzy K., and Maya B.
    Description:

    Period A: Living in the Past: Indigenous History, Crafts and Games 
    Native American tribes in the San Francisco Bay Area include the Ohlone, Coast Miwok, Ramaytush, Yokuts, and Muwekma. This session will explore various Native American tribes, their regions, traditional tools, early homes, cultural traditions, and forms of entertainment through selections of readings. Participants will engage in hands-on activities such as collage, basket weaving, toy-making, board game creation, and food making. Following these activities, participants will research a Native American tribe from the San Francisco Bay Area and decorate a shoebox diorama that reflects their findings. They will complete writing prompts related to Native American culture and craft a creative scene inside the diorama that represents their chosen tribe, following specific guidelines.

    Instructor Alice Kuang is a Math Instructor and Mandarin Instructor at Athenian and has a long career in education and summer camps.

    Period B: DIY Arts and Crafts
    Join us for this fun and crafty student-led enrichment class! You'll learn from current Athenian Upper students to make Do-it-Yourself art projects to take home, such as: crochet toys, jewelry pieces and tie-dye clothes--plus more projects tailored to your choice. Our Student Instructors say their hope is that students can take home their creations and "enjoy the feeling of accomplishment of making something by hand. They'll feel more confident in their own abilities and eager to try new things." We hope you join us!

    This course will be co-taught by two Athenian Student Instructors, Izzy K. and Maya B. Athenian Student Instructors are selected to teach in our program, and complete training where they learn the basics of lesson planning, facilitation skills, youth engagement and materials management. Throughout the Summer they will have support from the Summer Admin team as needed. They are thrilled to offer this course to younger students.

  • Dungeons and Dragons with 3D Printing (Grades 4 - 6)

    Cost: $625
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Instructor: Dungeon Master and Athenian After School Instructor JC
    Description:

    Period A and B: Dungeons and Dragons with 3D Printing 
    The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game is about storytelling in make-believe worlds of sword and sorcery. In this game, a group of players create imaginary characters and band together to embark on an imaginary adventure.  D&D provides structure to these adventures by using a set of rules combined with an element of chance to determine the consequences of the characters' actions. Players roll dice to resolve whether or not their character is able to accomplish some heroic feat or daring gambit. Anything is possible, but the dice make some things more probable than others.
     
    Playing Dungeons & Dragons provides everyone opportunities to use and develop fundamental interpersonal, academic, and life-long skills.  Thanks to the nature of the game being set in an imaginary world, players get to learn how to solve problems, resolve conflicts, manage resources, overcome adversity, and how to work together as a team, all in a safe environment. Playing D&D gives players a chance to exercise their organizational skills, analytical skills, basic math skills, and their imaginations.  Players frequently need to be resourceful, resilient, and creative over the course of a game as a sudden plot twist in the story turns the characters' plans on their heads.  And because D&D takes place in a make-believe fantasy world, it offers unlimited potential for self-expression. It's most valuable benefit, however, is that it simply gives people a chance to play a fun game together face to face with their friends.
     
    In this 3 hour block, campers will spend time designing and making their own characters, which our Instructor will print on our 3D Printers.
     
    Instructor JC has taught in the Athenian Afterschool Enrichment program and Summer program for 4 years, and is a beloved Athenian staff member of over 20 years. Students will no doubt love their time spent with JC!


  • Afro-Latin Cooking (Grades 5 - 7)

    Cost: $625
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Instructor: Athenian Student Instructors Tobi A. and Xavier M.
    Description:
    In this class campers will learn the basics and essentials of cooking and apply them to making a variety of Mexican and Nigerian dishes. The goal is for campers to not only learn how to work together as a team but to grow as chefs and cultivate a greater appreciation for the food that we eat everyday. Be prepared to cook delicious foods you may have never heard of before, and also learn the history of these foods, play some icebreaker games, and work together as a team to clean up and care for our kitchen tools and spaces.

    This course will be co-taught by two Athenian Student Instructors, Xavier M. and Tobi A. Athenian Student Instructors are selected to teach in our program, and complete training where they learn the basics of lesson planning, facilitation skills, youth engagement and materials management. Throughout the Summer they will have support from the Summer Admin team as needed. They are thrilled to offer this course to younger students.


  • Introduction to Woodworking Art (Grades 5 - 7)

    Cost: $625
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Instructor: Maryam M. 
    Description:
    Build real maker skills in this woodshop class! In this class, you will learn how to use both hand and power tools, work with different types of wood, and how to apply woodworking skills to creating your own original art projects. You'll learn about marquetry--the ancient art of creating beautiful patterns and designs in wood. Use your creativity to create decorative patterns and stunning pieces of art. Repeat sign ups are welcome! Each session will feature different projects and designs to bring home. We encourage all genders to try out this fun art form.

    Instructor Maryam is a talented local artist and educator who has brought her woodworking art skills to our Afterschool Enrichment program as well as Summer programs.

  • Miniature and Hobby Painting (Grades 5 - 7)

    Cost: $625
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Instructor: Athenian CIS Instructor Anthony Romero
    Add swim lessons during camp hours for $195
    Description:
    What is “Miniature and Hobby Painting?” This is a fun hobby that many fans and avid players of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) enjoy, as well as many others beyond the fandom of D&D. “Miniatures” are tiny figurines in the shapes of fantastical creatures or beings. This class aims to teach some of the most fundamental hobby-painting techniques and styles to bring your miniatures to life! We’ll also look at how to take proper care of brushes and paint. Whether you’re brand new to painting or you’ve already completed projects of your own, campers will learn the skills necessary to create a piece they’re truly proud of.

    Instructor Anthony Romero is an Athenian Alumni and currently teaches at Athenian in the Carter Innovation Studio.


  • Innovation Workshop I & II (Grades 5 - 8)

    Cost: $785
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Instructor: Athenian Innovation Instructor Mike Meneghetti
    Description:
    Get excited about design thinking! Innovation Workshop provides experiences in programming, design, engineering and fabrication!  Innovation Workshop will take place in Athenian’s world-class Carter Innovation Studio, and be led by Athenian Middle School innovation teacher Michael Meneghetti. This exciting course will give you the opportunity to use a variety of tools, including the 40 and 60 watt laser cutters.  You will then learn to apply your technical, creative, and artistic skills to design, program, and build an innovative project: an animatronic character designed by you. All materials will be provided for your creative and innovative journey.  

    This class is also open to students who have previously taken Innovation Workshop. Repeat students would be given exclusive opportunities to do more advanced projects using sensors, additional servo motors, and other cool add ons.  These students would be able to design their own final project utilizing all of the cool resources the Carter Innovation Studio has to offer.


  • Improv and Dramatic Interpretation Performance & Advanced F1 Blockzone Robotics (Grades 6 - 8)

    Cost: $625
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
    Instructor: Dontae Hill and Zach Holt
    Description:

    Period A: Improv and Dramatic Interpretation Performance
    Improv is a great way to practice public speaking while building confidence in yourself and your presence. Improv teaches you how to create stories and scenes and perform them without a script. In this class, you will have fun getting creative and getting comfortable being yourself while speaking in front of others. You will learn the fundamentals of storytelling and how to keep an audience engaged in your performance and story.  And we'll do all of this in a safe, fun and team oriented environment. In this class we’ll also work on Dramatic Interpretation pieces, which are short pieces taking from plays, short stories or other works that spotlight your ability to convey emotion through the text. We’ll practice our acting skills and gain confidence through Dramatic Interpretation, which is an common area to compete in Speech and Debate tournaments as well.
    Instructor Dontae Hill aka “The Forensics Guy” has been involved in Speech and Debate for over a decade. The Forensics Guy has dedicated his life to the activity and found a variety of ways to live out his mantra of making sure that every student has the opportunity to be impacted by Forensics. In 2013 he created Forensics Forever which originally began as an organization hosting Speech and Debate classes for elementary students in Wisconsin and is now a league that hosts online Speech and Debate tournaments for all students grades 3-12.
    ​
    Dontae is also the Athenian School Speech and Debate Instructor for the Upper School and Middle School.
     
     
    Period B: Advanced F1 Blockzone Robotics
    Get ready for the race of your life! This advanced building class is intended for experienced Block builders who have built complex technical builds and can follow build models and instructions (mostly) independently. We will be building a remote control F1 race car, AND a separate fully functioning V8 engine! These builds are extremely detailed and requires a high level of building precision. Once complete, campers will have a chance to test and modify their car before competing in the Athenian Grand Prix!
     
    This class is led by Athenian Assistant Athletics Director Zach Holt and resident LEGO expert, and the goal is for campers to be able to learn about robotics while building socially with others. Each camper will take home their completed projects.


  • DIY Arts and Crafts and Living in the Past: Indigenous History, Crafts and Games (Grades 6 - 8)

    Cost: $505
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
    Instructor: Athenian student instructors Maya B. & Izzy K. and Alice Kuang
    Description:

    Period A: DIY Arts and Crafts 
    Join us for this fun and crafty student-led enrichment class! You'll learn from current Athenian Upper students to make Do-it-Yourself art projects to take home, such as: crochet toys, jewelry pieces and tie-dye clothes--plus more projects tailored to your choice. Our Student Instructors say their hope is that students can take home their creations and "enjoy the feeling of accomplishment of making something by hand. They'll feel more confident in their own abilities and eager to try new things." We hope you join us!

    This course will be co-taught by two Athenian Student Instructors, Izzy K. and Maya B. Athenian Student Instructors are selected to teach in our program, and complete training where they learn the basics of lesson planning, facilitation skills, youth engagement and materials management. Throughout the Summer they will have support from the Summer Admin team as needed. They are thrilled to offer this course to younger students.
     
    Period B: Living in the Past: Indigenous History, Crafts and Games 
    Native American tribes in the San Francisco Bay Area include the Ohlone, Coast Miwok, Ramaytush, Yokuts, and Muwekma. This session will explore various Native American tribes, their regions, traditional tools, early homes, cultural traditions, and forms of entertainment through selections of readings. Campers will engage in hands-on activities such as collage, basket weaving, toy-making, board game creation, and food making. Following these activities, campers will research a Native American tribe from the San Francisco Bay Area and decorate a shoebox diorama that reflects their findings. They will complete writing prompts related to Native American culture and craft a creative scene inside the diorama that represents their chosen tribe, following specific guidelines.

    Instructor Alice Kuang is a Math Instructor and Mandarin Instructor at Athenian and has a long career in education and summer camps. 


  • Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 7 - 10)

    Cost: $625
    Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Instructor: Dungeon Master and Athenian After School Instructor Doug
    Description: 
    Period A & B
    The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game is about storytelling in make-believe worlds of sword and sorcery. In this game, a group of players create imaginary characters and band together to embark on an imaginary adventure.  D&D provides structure to these adventures by using a set of rules combined with an element of chance to determine the consequences of the characters' actions. Players roll dice to resolve whether or not their character is able to accomplish some heroic feat or daring gambit. Anything is possible, but the dice make some things more probable than others.
     
    Playing Dungeons & Dragons provides everyone opportunities to use and develop fundamental interpersonal, academic, and life-long skills.  Thanks to the nature of the game being set in an imaginary world, players get to learn how to solve problems, resolve conflicts, manage resources, overcome adversity, and how to work together as a team, all in a safe environment. Playing D&D gives players a chance to exercise their organizational skills, analytical skills, basic math skills, and their imaginations.  Players frequently need to be resourceful, resilient, and creative over the course of a game as a sudden plot twist in the story turns the characters' plans on their heads.  And because D&D takes place in a make-believe fantasy world, it offers unlimited potential for self-expression. It's most valuable benefit, however, is that it simply gives people a chance to play a fun game together face to face with their friends.

    Instructor Doug Martilla has been an Athenian Afterschool Enrichment Instructor and Summer Instructor for over 9 years, leading campaigns with excellent story-telling skills and extensive knowledge of the D&D world.



Lunch Provided by Athenian - 12:00 - 12:45 PM




PM Half Day Options (12:45 PM - 3:45 PM)

List of 9 items.

  • Dungeons & Dragons w/ 3D Printing (Grades 4 - 6)

    Cost: $625
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor: Athenian Afterschool Instructor JC
    Description:

    Period C and D: Dungeons $ Dragons w/ 3D Printing 
    The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game is about storytelling in make-believe worlds of sword and sorcery. In this game, a group of players create imaginary characters and band together to embark on an imaginary adventure.  D&D provides structure to these adventures by using a set of rules combined with an element of chance to determine the consequences of the characters' actions. Players roll dice to resolve whether or not their character is able to accomplish some heroic feat or daring gambit. Anything is possible, but the dice make some things more probable than others.
     
    Playing Dungeons & Dragons provides everyone opportunities to use and develop fundamental interpersonal, academic, and life-long skills.  Thanks to the nature of the game being set in an imaginary world, players get to learn how to solve problems, resolve conflicts, manage resources, overcome adversity, and how to work together as a team, all in a safe environment. Playing D&D gives players a chance to exercise their organizational skills, analytical skills, basic math skills, and their imaginations.  Players frequently need to be resourceful, resilient, and creative over the course of a game as a sudden plot twist in the story turns the characters' plans on their heads.  And because D&D takes place in a make-believe fantasy world, it offers unlimited potential for self-expression. It's most valuable benefit, however, is that it simply gives people a chance to play a fun game together face to face with their friends.
     
    In this 3 hour block, campers will spend time designing and making their own characters, which our Instructor will print on our 3D Printers.
     
    Instructor JC has taught in the Athenian Afterschool Enrichment program and Summer program for 4 years, and is a beloved Athenian staff member of over 20 years. Students will no doubt love their time spent with JC!


  • Improv and Dramatic Interpretation Performance & Ceramics (Grades 4 - 6)

    Cost: $505
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor: Dontae Hill and Kristen Calderon
    Description:

    Period C: Improv and Dramatic Interpretation Performance
    Improv is a great way to practice public speaking while building confidence in yourself and your presence. Improv teaches you how to create stories and scenes and perform them without a script. In this class, you will have fun getting creative and getting comfortable being yourself while speaking in front of others. You will learn the fundamentals of storytelling and how to keep an audience engaged in your performance and story.  And we'll do all of this in a safe, fun and team oriented environment. In this class we’ll also work on Dramatic Interpretation pieces, which are short pieces taking from plays, short stories or other works that spotlight your ability to convey emotion through the text. We’ll practice our acting skills and gain confidence through Dramatic Interpretation, which is an common area to compete in Speech and Debate tournaments as well.
    Instructor Dontae Hill aka “The Forensics Guy” has been involved in Speech and Debate for over a decade. The Forensics Guy has dedicated his life to the activity and found a variety of ways to live out his mantra of making sure that every student has the opportunity to be impacted by Forensics. In 2013 he created Forensics Forever which originally began as an organization hosting Speech and Debate classes for elementary students in Wisconsin and is now a league that hosts online Speech and Debate tournaments for all students grades 3-12.
    ​
    Dontae is also the Athenian School Speech and Debate Instructor for the Upper School and Middle School.
     
    Period D: Ceramics
    Students will use hand building and sculpture techniques, taking the clay from an initial wet clay stage through bisque and glaze firings. No previous experience required.
     
    We are delighted for Kristen Calderon to return to Athenian Summer Programs and share her talents as both an artist and caring teacher.


  • Lights, Camera, Action: Filmmaking! (Grades 5 - 7)

    Cost: $480
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor: Alex I.
    Description:

    Period C and D: Lights, Camera, Action: Filmmaking
    Join us in learning the ins and outs of movie magic! Throughout this class you'll learn all of the skills involved in making movies come to life, from making your own props to lighting a scene to editing and so much more. You'll get to work on many short films and try out every role on a film set for yourself while doing fun games and activities all to get you ready for our very own film festival!

    This course will be taught by Athenian Student Instructor Alex I. Athenian Student Instructors are selected to teach in our program, and complete training where they learn the basics of lesson planning, facilitation skills, youth engagement and materials management. Throughout the Summer they will have support from the Summer Admin team as needed. They are thrilled to offer this course to younger students.


  • Afro-Latin Cooking (Grades 6 - 8)

    Cost: $625
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor: Athenian Student Instructors Tobi A., and Xavier M.
    Description:

    Period C and D:
    In this class campers will learn the basics and essentials of cooking and apply them to making a variety of Mexican and Nigerian dishes. The goal is for campers to not only learn how to work together as a team but to grow as chefs and cultivate a greater appreciation for the food that we eat everyday. Be prepared to cook delicious foods you may have never heard of before, and also learn the history of these foods, play some icebreaker games, and work together as a team to clean up and care for our kitchen tools and spaces.

    This course will be co-taught by two Athenian Student Instructors, Xavier M. and Tobi A. Athenian Student Instructors are selected to teach in our program, and complete training where they learn the basics of lesson planning, facilitation skills, youth engagement and materials management. Throughout the Summer they will have support from the Summer Admin team as needed. They are thrilled to offer this course to younger students.


  • Autobiographical Writing & Cooking with Miguel (Grades 6 - 8)

    Cost: $505
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor: Chris M. and Miguel
    Description:

    Period C: Autobiographical Writing 
    Tell your story! Campers in this class will experiment with various modes of autobiographical writing. After spending time brainstorming their pasts for lively topics, campers will learn creative ways of conveying their experiences through narrative writing, poetry, and video. We all have stories to tell, and in this class we will learn how to unlock those experiences and relate them in entertaining ways!
     
    Chris McCulloch is a long-time Athenian middle school instructor (over 15 years) and has worn many hats/roles over his tenure here. He is currently the 6th grade writing teacher and a fan favorite of students!
     
    Period D: Cooking with Miguel 
    This class is designed to teach cooking basics. Each day brings a new recipe. Students will have hands-on experience making homemade pasta and delicious desserts. Boys, don’t be afraid to get in the kitchen and create some delicious culinary delights. Students will bring home the recipes to practice at home. 
     
    Instructor Miguel has been working in Athenian’s Kitchen for over 30 years and his “Cooking with Miguel” summer class is a long-standing favorite among campers and families who get to taste their class creations. 


  • Mixed Media Art w/ Laser cutting & Speech and Debate (Grades 6 - 8)

    Cost: $505
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor: Kristen Calderon & Dontae Hill
    Description:

    Period C: Mixed Media Art w/ Laser cutting
    Get creative with our design equipment in the Carter Innovation Studio! We’ll make different arts, crafts and projects using different art mediums, such as: paint, pencil, pastels and more. You’ll also create your own designs using the laser cutter and Adobe Programming. What will you design to take home? 
     
    We are delighted for Kristen Calderon to return to Athenian Summer Programs and share her talents as both an artist and caring teacher.
     
    Period D: Speech and Debate
    This course will focus on the basics of Speech and Debate for young students. Students will learn about competitive events and participate in activities to learn how to present in front of a captivated audience. From fun public speaking games to real application, students will receive training to be their best at competitive Theater, Public Speaking and Debate–aka Speech and Debate.

    Instructor Dontae Hill aka “The Forensics Guy” has been involved in Speech and Debate for over a decade. The Forensics Guy has dedicated his life to the activity and found a variety of ways to live out his mantra of making sure that every student has the opportunity to be impacted by Forensics. In 2013 he created Forensics Forever which originally began as an organization hosting Speech and Debate classes for elementary students in Wisconsin and is now a league that hosts online Speech and Debate tournaments for all students grades 3-12.

    Dontae is also the Athenian School Speech and Debate Instructor for the Upper School and Middle School.


  • Creative Thinking and Making Workshop (Grades 6 - 9, restricted registration)

    Cost: $625
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor: Athenian Alumni Instructor Ben Landrum
    Description:

    Period C and D: Creative Thinking and Making Workshop
    This class is restricted to campers who have previously taken Athenian Summer Program’s Innovation Workshop, or who have some “maker space” experience.

    Get creative! Get building! This class will learn about how to think creatively and bring what’s in your head to the physical world. In this course campers will learn how some of our shop tools in the Carter Innovation Studio: laser cutters, 3d printers, servos, and a host of others to bring their creations to life. Beginning with just cardboard scraps, hot glue, and some string, campers will first learn how to use the most common materials to bring their imagination to life before expanding that knowledge to more intricate tools and more difficult mechanisms.
    Students will be making passion projects, bringing their imagination to life, with the intention of presenting their favorite 1-2 projects they have created.

    Instructor Ben Landrum is an Athenian Alumni and former member of the Athenian Acropolis Robotics Team.


  • Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 7 - 10)

    Cost: $625
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor: Dungeon Master and Athenian After School Instructor Doug
    Description:

    Period C and D:
    The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game is about storytelling in make-believe worlds of sword and sorcery. In this game, a group of players create imaginary characters and band together to embark on an imaginary adventure.  D&D provides structure to these adventures by using a set of rules combined with an element of chance to determine the consequences of the characters' actions. Players roll dice to resolve whether or not their character is able to accomplish some heroic feat or daring gambit. Anything is possible, but the dice make some things more probable than others.
     
    Playing Dungeons & Dragons provides everyone opportunities to use and develop fundamental interpersonal, academic, and life-long skills.  Thanks to the nature of the game being set in an imaginary world, players get to learn how to solve problems, resolve conflicts, manage resources, overcome adversity, and how to work together as a team, all in a safe environment. Playing D&D gives players a chance to exercise their organizational skills, analytical skills, basic math skills, and their imaginations.  Players frequently need to be resourceful, resilient, and creative over the course of a game as a sudden plot twist in the story turns the characters' plans on their heads.  And because D&D takes place in a make-believe fantasy world, it offers unlimited potential for self-expression. It's most valuable benefit, however, is that it simply gives people a chance to play a fun game together face to face with their friends.
     
    Instructor Doug Martilla has been an Athenian Afterschool Enrichment Instructor and Summer Instructor for over 5 years, leading campaigns with excellent story-telling skills and extensive knowledge of the D&D world. 
     


  • Miniature and Hobby Painting (Grades 7 - 10)

    Cost: $625
    Schedule: 12:45 - 3:45 PM
    Instructor: Athenian CIS Instructor Anthony Romero
    Description:

    Period C and D:
    What is “Miniature and Hobby Painting?” This is a fun hobby that many fans and avid players of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) enjoy, as well as many others beyond the fandom of D&D. “Miniatures” are tiny figurines in the shapes of fantastical creatures or beings. This class aims to teach some of the most fundamental hobby-painting techniques and styles to bring your miniatures to life! We’ll also look at how to take proper care of brushes and paint. Whether you’re brand new to painting or you’ve already completed projects of your own, campers will learn the skills necessary to create a piece they’re truly proud of.

    Instructor Anthony Romero is an Athenian Alumni and currently teaches at Athenian in the Carter Innovation Studio.





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