Thank you for your interest in New Roads' Remote Summer Programs being offered across Elementary, Middle and Upper School from June 21 - July 30. Our comprehensive list of course offerings can be found below.
Our Remote Summer Programs are flexible, remotely accessible and exceptional, built on relationships, connection, and community. Considering the year we've all experienced courses are designed to meet the varied needs of students and families within and beyond New Roads. Therefore the offerings range from enrichment to core academic skill consolidation, credit recovery or acceleration.
All classes are recorded allowing flexibility for students to access material if unforeseen circumstances arise (eg. travel, visiting family, illness).
Register here for the Remote Summer Programs.
Please contact our Summer Programs Director, Jimmy Morrissey (jmorrissey@newroads.org), with any questions.
Our Remote Summer Programs are flexible, remotely accessible and exceptional, built on relationships, connection, and community. Considering the year we've all experienced courses are designed to meet the varied needs of students and families within and beyond New Roads. Therefore the offerings range from enrichment to core academic skill consolidation, credit recovery or acceleration.
All classes are recorded allowing flexibility for students to access material if unforeseen circumstances arise (eg. travel, visiting family, illness).
Register here for the Remote Summer Programs.
Please contact our Summer Programs Director, Jimmy Morrissey (jmorrissey@newroads.org), with any questions.
Grades K-5 Classes
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Grade 1: Imagine Math
If your child is ready for skip counting, addition, and subtraction with fact fluency up to 20 (and higher), they will rock this class. This is a great opportunity to learn and attempt as many strategies as one can imagine. While speed is not emphasized, creative problem solving is! By engaging with manipulatives, drawings, and real world applications, each student will discover their passion for numeracy. Math games, pattern seeking quests, estimations, and exploring math in nature are just a few of the ways your child will experience their hidden math powers!Teacher: Gaby AquinoSession 1 Dates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Session 2 Dates: July 12 - July 30, 2021Times: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
PriceNew Roads Families: $150/sessionNon-New Roads Families: $187.50 -
Grades 1 & 2: The Road to Reading
Through project based learning and individual assessments for just right lessons, each child will find the magic in unlocking their reading potential. Imagine discovering the joy of stories through reader’s theater, illustrations, games, songs, small and gross motor skills, and crafts. We will achieve this with a focus on phonemic and phonological awareness with targeted phonics instruction, as well as a multi-sensory approach to engaging all of the senses. The skills we build here are fundamental to not only reading, but across curricula: visualization, working memory, comprehension strategies, and visual reasoning skills.Teacher: Gaby AquinoSession 1 Dates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Session 2 Dates: July 12 - July 30, 2021Times: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
PriceNew Roads Families: $150/sessionNon-New Roads Families: $187.50 -
Grades 3 - 5: Summer Stock Theater
Does your child love the theatre and/or have a desire to perform? New Roads "Summer Stock Theatre" might be a wonderful place for them to explore their creativity, find their voice and develop their skills as a young performer. This fun-filled afternoon class will delve into acting, singing and movement exercises. We will enjoy the art of improv, monologues, scenes, singing, harmonies, yoga for theatre, animal movement exercises, choreography and more. The final project will be a collaborative music video of our big ensemble number.Teacher: Taylor DahlDates: July 12 - July 30, 2021Times: Mon - Fri, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMPrice
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Grades K - 2: Summer Stock Theater
Does your child love the theatre and/or have a desire to perform? New Roads "Summer Stock Theatre" might be a wonderful place for them to explore their creativity, find their voice and develop their skills as a young performer. This fun-filled afternoon class will delve into acting, singing and movement exercises. We will enjoy the art of improv, monologues, scenes, singing, harmonies, yoga for theatre, animal movement exercises, choreography and more. The final project will be a collaborative music video of our big ensemble number.Teacher: Taylor DahlDates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Times: Mon - Fri, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PriceNew Roads Families: $300Non-New Roads Families: $375 -
Grades 2 & 3: Math-ter-Minds
Learn how to imagine, create and play your own games! Using existing math skills and learning new ones, enhance your critical thinking and creativity by good old fashioned "gaming."Teacher: Chris CrastaSession 1 Dates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Session 2 Dates: July 12 - July 30, 2021Times: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Grades 2 & 3: Stem-ersion
Dive deep into the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) with fun games, activities and fun experiments!Teacher: Chris CrastaSession 1 Dates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Session 2 Dates: July 12 - July 30, 2021Times: Mon - Fri, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Grades 4 & 5: Mathomania
Get ready to explore math games and puzzles and make some of your own! We will learn about probability, patterns and logical thinking and how it relates to games and puzzles. You will have the chance to play a number of board and card games while discussing your favorite strategies. Everyone will use what they have learned and loved about games to build and create your own dream board or card game! This program is a mix of game playing, game making and strategy discussions.Teacher: Mark FranksSession 1 Dates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Session 2 Dates: July 12 - July 30, 2021Times: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
PriceNew Roads Families: $150/sessionNon-New Roads Families: $187.50/session -
Grades 4 & 5: Graphic Novel and Comic Exploration - Part 1
Join us to get your creative juices flowing as you write, draw and create your own comic books. You will get the chance to learn about how to structure your comic, draw and invent your own characters, and create a story from your imagination. We will work in pairs, independently and as a whole class to design stories filled with heroism, humor and drama!Teacher: Mark FranksSession 1 Dates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Session 2 Dates: July 12 - July 30, 2021Times: Mon - Fri, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
PriceNew Roads Families: $150Non-New Roads Families: $187.50 -
Grades 4 & 5: Graphic Novel and Comic Exploration - Part 2
Join us to get your creative juices flowing as you write, draw and create your own comic books. You will get the chance to learn about how to structure your comic, draw and invent your own characters, and create a story from your imagination. We will work in pairs, independently and as a whole class to design stories filled with heroism, humor and drama!Teacher: Mark FranksSession 1 Dates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Session 2 Dates: July 12 - July 30, 2021Times: Mon - Fri, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
PriceNew Roads Families: $150Non-New Roads Families: $187.50 -
Grades 1 - 5: Adventures in Game Design
The Adventures in Game Design course will take an in-depth look at what goes into making a successful video game. We will be exploring a variety of game types through creating characters, designing objects, and formulating rules and objectives all from the ground up. We will spend a considerable amount of time working on technical programming skills, however, the course will give equal focus to story development and uncovering why we like some games more than others. No matter their current skill level, all students will leave this course having created something fun and playable that they can proudly share with friends and family!Teacher: Kyle McCarthyDates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Times: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Grades 1 - 5: Digital Sound Makers
The Digital Sound Makers course will take an investigational approach to uncovering the many potentials of working with sound on a computer. Through listening examples and weekly projects, students will enhance their understanding of what it means to be a modern sound designer and music maker. Topics of study will include sampling, synthesis, field recording, sound effects, and arrangement. All students will have the opportunity to play a variety of different instruments, gain hands-on experience with professional studio equipment, and above all else, have a ton of fun!Teacher: Kyle McCarthyDates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Times: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
PriceNew Roads Families: $90Non-New Roads Families: $112.50 -
Grades 3 - 5: Intro to Dance Choreography for Camera
Students will learn tools to create their own dances and dance moves with filming in mind. Students will be guided to navigate their mobile cameras using creative prompts to produce unique dance videos with personal choreography.Teacher: Becca McCarthyDates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Times: Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMPrice
New Roads Families: $60Non-New Roads Families: $75
Grades 6-8 Classes
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Debate
New Roads has some of the top Parliamentary debate teams in Los Angeles and Southern California. Learn the fundamentals of public speaking and argumentation. Students will learn to state a case, with an assertion supported by reasoning and evidence, and to refute by systematically and specifically answering the opponent’s claim; they will practice the art of listening and note-taking and will learn how to research a debate topic so that they can argue either side. Debate builds vital leadership skills: critical thinking, active listening, research, knowledge of public issues, the ability to organize thoughts, and the power to persuade. The first two weeks of the course will be dedicated to learning the craft. In the third week, students will exercise what they learned and debate with their peers. Students with experience will be appropriately challenged and invited to be leaders in the class. Families are welcome to spectate debates!Teacher: Akunna UkaDates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Times: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMPriceNew Roads Families: $450Non-New Roads Families: $562.50 -
DIY Jewelry
DIY Jewelry is a beginner class that teaches students the fundamentals of jewelry making. We will make earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more!*There are additional materials that need to be purchased for this class. You will receive that list upon registering.Teacher: Joey ScherDates: June 21 - July 30, 2021Times: Tuesday & Thursday, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMPriceNew Roads Families: $120Non-New Roads Families: $150 -
Felt Sculptures
This is a beginner course that focuses on sewing soft sculptures using the cheerful material: felt! Students will learn basic hand stitches and embroidery techniques to make the whimsical objects of their dreams. We will be making puppets, stuffed foods, felt drawings and more!*There are additional materials that need to be purchased for this class. You will receive that list upon registering.Teacher: Joey ScherDates: June 21 - July 30, 2021Times: Monday, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMPriceNew Roads Families: $60Non-New Roads Families: $75 -
Foundational Algebra
Foundational Algebra will focus on reviewing students' knowledge of pre-algebra skills and helping them explore early Algebra concepts. Students will work flexibly with fractions, decimals and integers, and apply these skills to solve problems. In addition, they will begin to see how these fundamental ideas are essential for uncovering patterns and analyzing relationships between numbers that lay the foundation for Algebra.This course is best suited for students who took Pre-Algebra, Intro to Algebra, or Algebra 1 (if reinforcement of these foundations is needed) during the previous school year.Teacher: Lauren VallaDates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Times: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMPriceNew Roads Families: $180Non-New Roads Families: $225 -
Foundational Math
Foundational Math will focus on improving students' conceptual understanding of a variety of number types. Students will practice operations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals, while working towards procedural fluency. In addition, they will be asked to apply these skills to problem solving situations that will allow them to think creatively and teach them to justify their process.This course is best suited for students who took Foundations in Math A or B (or an equivalent 5th, 6th or 7th grade math class) during the previous school year.Teacher: Lauren VallaDates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Times: Monday & Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMPriceNew Roads Families: $180Non-New Roads Families: $225 -
Intuitive Art
In this class, students will be introduced to a variety of art techniques, art concepts, and art materials. All students will develop a further understanding of painting and drawing techniques needed to create finished pieces of art. Through step by step in class demonstrations, students will learn to draw and paint with skill and confidence in order to express and explore their own creative ideas. This unique learning experience places an emphasis on creativity while having fun and providing a solid foundation in the elements and principles of art. This class will include students in both the Middle and Upper School.*There are additional materials that need to be purchased for this class. You will receive that list upon registering.Teacher: Judy CsotsisDates: June 21 - July 30, 2021Times: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMPriceNew Roads Families: $300Non-New Roads Families: $375 -
Martial Arts & Karate
This summer, join New Roads teacher Scott Cvetkovski, who holds the rank of 4th Degree Black Belt in Isshin-Ryu Karate, in the Martial Arts & Karate Camp. This will be an incredible and exciting journey of personal growth and development through the journey of a martial artist! Students will engage in classes that will not only consist of foundational karate movements and principles, but also a journey in learning and understanding the black belt principles: modesty, courtesy, integrity, self-control, perseverance, and indomitable spirit. If you're ready to learn the ways of the black belt, this is the camp for you!Teacher: Scott CvetkovskiDates: June 21 - July 30, 2021Times: Tuesday & Thursday, 8:45 AM - 9:45 AMPriceNew Roads Families: $120Non-New Roads Families: $150 -
Mindfulness
In a relaxed atmosphere, teens access a variety of mindfulness meditations led by a teacher devoted to teens. Practices will include mindful movement, games, self-care, and creative activities complemented by open time to share and ask questions. The relevance and basic science of mindfulness are woven into each session with gentle guidance. This safe space enables youth to connect with their true nature while allowing some relief from everyday pressures. Taught by Certified Mindful Schools Instructor and New Roads US/ MS art teacher Kate Savage.Teacher: Kate SavageSession 1 Dates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Session 2 Dates: July 12 - July 30, 2021Times: Monday & Wednesday, 8:30 AM - 9:00 AMPriceNew Roads Families: $30/sessionNon-New Roads Families: $37.50/session -
Mini Sculptures
Who else is obsessed with miniatures? Mini Sculptures is a polymer clay-based sculpture class. Students will use polymer clay to build their own miniatures. Whether you choose to make a house, a dinner spread, or a garden, it will all be mini... and awesome!*There are additional materials that need to be purchased for this class. You will receive that list upon registering.Teacher: Joey ScherDates: June 21 - July 30, 2021Times: Wednesday, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMPriceNew Roads Families: $60Non-New Roads Families: $75 -
Mythbusters (STREAM)
In Mythbusters (STREAM), you spend time doing projects and experiments that make learning as fun as it is rewarding. Experience the world through electronics, biology, art, and coding via hands-on challenges that are limited only to one’s imagination. Bob Cloer, New Roads Middle School Science teacher, is ready to lead curious, adventurous, and joyous students through experiments, tests, launches, and challenges that bring learning to life. In Mythbusters (STREAM), you don’t just learn science, technology, relationships, engineering, arts, mathematics, and media; you create it, you test it, you prove or debunk it.Teacher: Bob CloerDates: June 21 - July 30, 2021Times: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMPriceNew Roads Families: $600Non-New Roads Families: $750 -
Reading, Writing, and Grammar Bootcamp
Reading, Writing, and Grammar Bootcamp provides enrichment, consolidation and extension designed specifically to support the transition of students between grade levels. This class will enjoy direct instruction and discovery-learning across a variety of different integrated educational experiences offering a desirable level of challenge for each student.Teacher: Michael WinetskyDates: June 21 - July 9Times: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMPriceNew Roads Families: $450Non-New Roads Families: $562.50 -
Yoga
This course is about cultivating a balanced state of being known as yoga. Yoga is defined as union - union between the mind and the body. We will do exercises that balance strength and flexibility, effort and relaxation, control and letting go. Each class will include dynamic stretches, poses, meditation, and breath exercises called pranayama. We will work to broaden awareness of body/mind health. By the end of the summer, the students will have a set of tools that ease anxiety and tension and also enhance focus, concentration, and presence of mind.This class will include students in both the Middle and Upper School. For students in the Upper School, this class will count as a PE Credit.Teacher: April GraceDates: June 21 - July 30, 2021Times: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:55 AM - 9:45 AMPriceNew Roads Families: $180Non-New Roads Families: $225
Grades 9-12 Classes
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Advanced Foundational Algebra
Advanced Foundational Algebra offers additional enrichment designed to establish a broader and deeper base of knowledge for students who are entering the Advanced Algebra 2 and Trigonometry class after Geometry, or for students entering Pre Calculus. Topics include solving systems, factoring polynomials, quadratic equations, and graphing. Note: placement in the Advanced Algebra 2 and Trigonometry class requires successful completion of coursework, teacher recommendation, and a placement test.Teacher: Drew BrodyDates: July 12 - July 30, 2021Times: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMPriceNew Roads Families: $450Non-New Roads Families: $562.50 -
Algebra - Foundational
Foundational Algebra offers enrichment designed to reinforce core Algebra 1 skills and create a stronger foundation for success for students who will begin Geometry or Algebra 2 in the fall. Topics include equations, inequalities, linear functions, graphing, and solving systems. Students will be placed appropriately by grade or skill level.Teacher: Drew BrodyDates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Times: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMPriceNew Roads Families: $450Non-New Roads Families: $562.50 -
Chemistry (Academic Credit)
This course is an introduction to the properties and interaction of all known forms of matter. Through lectures, reading, discussion, demonstrations and hands-on experimentation, students gather and formulate information on the nature of matter and come to understand the organization of this information to reveal patterns. The course covers gas laws, chemical periodicity, chemical bonding and reactions, equilibrium, and thermo chemistry. Stoichiometric calculation is stressed throughout the course. Successful completion of this course will count for Academic Credit.Teacher: Tara TreiberDates: June 21 - July 30, 2021Monday - Friday, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PriceNew Roads Families: $900Non-New Roads Families: $1125 -
Debate: Lincoln Douglas
New Roads has some of the top Parliamentary debate teams in Los Angeles and Southern California. Lincoln-Douglas debate has its roots in American history and is an enriching activity with many benefits in research and argumentation. The purpose of this course is to intuitively engage in the basics of Lincoln-Douglas debate in a critical manner that departs from the lecture-heavy set-up at most debate camps. This 3-week California LD will teach invaluable skills that will transcend the boundaries of debate and help in everyday academic life. This hands-on debate course will track the progress of students and their progression in learning through personalized lesson plans and practice debates.Teacher: Delon FullerDates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Times: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PriceNew Roads Families: $450Non-New Roads Families: $562.50 -
Debate: Parliamentary
New Roads has some of the top Parliamentary debate teams in Los Angeles and Southern California. Come and learn more through our award-winning debate program. Debate builds vital leadership skills: critical thinking, active listening, research, knowledge of public issues, the ability to organize thoughts, and the power to persuade. Hone your skills of public speaking and argumentation. The curriculum will be adapted to the skill and experience of debaters, whether new to the event or preparing for the Parliamentary Tournament of Champions. Families are welcome to spectate debates!Teacher: Khamani GriffinDates: July 5 - July 23, 2021Times: Monday - Friday, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PriceNew Roads Families: $450Non-New Roads Families: $562.50 -
Debate: Speech
New Roads has some of the top Parliamentary debate teams in Los Angeles and Southern California. Speech is a class in which you will use your voice as a platform to tell stories, propose legislation, and empower those around you. By the end of this course, you will have a basic understanding of public speaking, crafting a story, interpreting text, and building a character and world without using props, costumes, or sets. This course will help those interested in joining the speech and debate team, have a better understanding of the competitive events, and have a jump start on the upcoming season.Teacher: Tyler CampbellDates: July 5 - July 23, 2021Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PriceNew Roads Families: $450Non-New Roads Families: $562.50 -
Debate: Tournament of Champions (TOC) Lincoln Douglas
New Roads has some of the top Parliamentary debate teams in Los Angeles and Southern California. Lincoln Douglas debate has evolved to encompass many critical arguments and discourse. TOC LD allows for an engagement in high-level academic discourse that provides portable skills that help equip students in college and beyond. This course will focus on critical Lincoln-Douglas arguments and debate styles, such as kritiks, theory, plans, and other forms of critical academic debate. This hands-on course will track the progress of students and their progression in learning through personalized lesson plans and practice debates.Teacher: Delon FullerDates: July 12 - July 30, 2021Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Film Theory & Production (Screenwriting, Filming, Editing)
Quentin Tarantino; Wes Anderson ; Greta Gerwig; Spike Lee… what do these filmmakers all have in common? They all have intricate film tastes and have a deep knowledge of cinema in all its forms! This allows each one of them to get inspired, play with new styles, pay homage and get motivated to turn their own films into the singular and well-rounded works of art we all know and love. In this workshop, we will blend Film Theory and Film Production into one. Students will watch a film, discuss it, and apply it to our own work via prompts and our own original screenplays. Students in the course will sharpen their brainstorming, screenwriting, production and post-production skills, as well as become well-versed in World Cinema. The class will include special guests, such as directors, actors and popular film critics. Come join and push your filmmaking to the next level!Teacher: Fred DaSession 1 Dates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Session 2 Dates: July 12 - July 30, 2021Times: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PriceNew Roads Families: $180/sessionNon-New Roads Families: $225/session -
Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry (Academic Credit)
Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry is a college preparatory class for academic credit. Students can earn full-year credit or semester credit upon successful completion of coursework. NRS students registration will be confirmed pending approval by Daniela Pennise, K-12 Director of Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment.Teacher: Yohance SerrantDates: June 21 - July 30, 2021Times: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMPriceNew Roads Families: $900Non-New Roads Families: $1125 -
Intuitive Art
In this class, students will be introduced to a variety of art techniques, art concepts, and art materials. All students will develop a further understanding of painting and drawing techniques needed to create finished pieces of art. Through step by step in class demonstrations, students will learn to draw and paint with skill and confidence in order to express and explore their own creative ideas. This unique learning experience places an emphasis on creativity while having fun and providing a solid foundation in the elements and principles of art. This class will include students in both the Middle and Upper School.*There are additional materials that need to be purchased for this class. You will receive that list upon registering.Teacher: Judy CsotsisDates: June 21 - July 30, 2021Times: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PriceNew Roads Families: $300Non-New Roads Families: $375 -
Martial Arts & Karate
This summer, join New Roads teacher Scott Cvetkovski, who holds the rank of 4th Degree Black Belt in Isshin-Ryu Karate, in the Martial Arts & Karate Camp. This will be an incredible and exciting journey of personal growth and development through the journey of a martial artist! Students will engage in classes that will not only consist of foundational karate movements and principles, but also a journey in learning and understanding the black belt principles: modesty, courtesy, integrity, self-control, perseverance, and indomitable spirit. If you're ready to learn the ways of the black belt, this is the camp for you!Teacher: Scott CvetkovskiDates: June 21 - July 30, 2021Times: Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Math: Geometry (Academic Credit)
Geometry is a college preparatory class for academic credit. Students can earn full-year credit or semester credit upon successful completion of coursework. NRS student registration will be confirmed pending approval by Daniela Pennise, K-12 Director of Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment.Teacher: Jemma KennedyDates: June 21 - July 30, 2021Times: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMPriceNew Roads Families: $900Non-New Roads Families: $1125 -
Math: Honors Precalculus (Academic Credit)
Honors Precalculus is a college preparatory class for academic credit. Students can earn full-year credit or semester credit upon successful completion of coursework. NRS student registration will be confirmed pending approval by Daniela Pennise, K-12 Director of Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment.Teacher: Danny FigueroaSemester 1 Dates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Semester 2 Dates: July 12 - July 30, 2021Times: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Mindfulness
In a relaxed atmosphere, teens access a variety of mindfulness meditations led by a teacher devoted to teens. Practices will include mindful movement, games, self-care, and creative activities complemented by open time to share and ask questions. The relevance and basic science of mindfulness are woven into each session with gentle guidance. This safe space enables youth to connect with their true nature while allowing some relief from everyday pressures. Taught by Certified Mindful Schools Instructor and New Roads US/ MS art teacher Kate Savage.Teacher: Kate SavageSession 1 Dates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Session 2 Dates: July 12 - July 30, 2021Times: Monday & Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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US History (Academic Credit)
The one year course offers an overview of United States History from a variety of perspectives. Depending upon who is telling the story, that story can be very different. Students will be asked to familiarize themselves with both the “party line” and with stories told by long excluded voices from the American past. Students should expect a great deal of reading, writing, and independent research projects, culminating in a substantial research paper using primary and secondary sources. Students will be asked to read, write, think, speak, and offer presentations both alone and in concert with others. Successful completion of this course will count for Academic Credit.Teacher: Kathy HartleyDates: June 21 - July 30, 2021Monday - Friday, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Writer’s Workshop
Over three weeks, we’ll explore three different ways to write within a genre that encompasses approaches that range from YA Dystopian to modern takes on traditional fairy tale formats. Along with an emphasis on “world building” and the hero’s journey that are so often associated with the genre, we’ll focus on consideration and creation of writing that pushes the boundaries of subject matter that is increasingly popular and ever-present in the world of fiction.Teacher: Larry FriedmanDates: June 21 - July 9, 2021Times: Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Yoga
This course is about cultivating a balanced state of being known as yoga. Yoga is defined as union - union between the mind and the body. We will do exercises that balance strength and flexibility, effort and relaxation, control and letting go. Each class will include dynamic stretches, poses, meditation, and breath exercises called "pranayama." We will work to broaden awareness of body/mind health. By the end of the summer, the students will have a set of tools that ease anxiety and tension and also enhance focus, concentration, and presence of mind.This class will include students in both the Middle and Upper School. For students in the Upper School, this class will count as a PE Credit.Teacher: April GraceDates: June 21 - July 30, 2021Times: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:55 AM - 9:45 AM
PriceNew Roads Families: $180Non-New Roads Families: $225
Summer at New Roads FAQ
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Financial Aid
Financial assistance for summer programs is limited and available only to current New Roads students. If you are interested in applying for financial assistance, please indicate this on your online registration. Your financial aid application on file will be reviewed to determine financial aid eligibility for summer programs.
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Materials & Supplies
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Registration
Priority Registration for Current and Incoming New Roads Families will be March 19-26. Registration will close at 5pm on May 26, 2021 or when the class is full. For any summer class that reaches maximum enrollment, priority will be given to New Roads families who completed their registration during the period of March 19-26. We evaluate which classes will run based on enrollment numbers and notification to families will occur on May 28, 2021. If you have any questions about registration, please contact Rachel Rayos at rrayos@newroads.org. -
Refunds
We recognize that summer plans can change, however, classes are greenlighted based on enrollment.
Please note the following dates for processing of any refunds:June 8 - June 15: Withdrawals or dropped classes during this period receive a 50% refund.In the event of a cancelled class or program, we will issue a full refund using the method of payment.
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Cancellation Policy
Class sizes are limited and all courses are contingent upon enrollment. Full refunds are given should a class not occur. Your space is guaranteed when payment is received in full. Registration will close on May 26, 2021 and families will be notified of the status of their class on May 28, 2021, if not before.
New Roads School is a college preparatory K-12 private independent school in Santa Monica, CA, serving over 514 school age children from the greater Los Angeles area. New Roads School provides an inspired educational program from which an authentically diverse student population, mirroring the rich diversity of Los Angeles, develops a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, and an expanding curiosity about the world and its people.