30250 Grand River
Farmington Hills
Michigan 48336
248-957-8200
FAX 248-957-8203
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SUMMER CAMP » SUMMER DAY CAMPS
Steppingstone Summer Day Camps are open to the public.
Summer Day Camps - 2012
No information at this time for 2012.
| Let's Make a Mess ($200) |
Mary Gage |
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Session I-A: June 20 - 24
Art class doesn’t always have to be serious!
Join me for pure summer camp fun indoors and
outdoors. Let’s make a mess experimenting with
drip painting, paper-mache face masks, pen and
ink fingerprint art, and many other exciting but
messy art adventures!
About the Instructor
Mary Gage, Instructor of Art at
Steppingstone, a graduate of Aquinas College,
exhibited her art locally and throughout the Midwest
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| Español ($200) |
Francisca Roth |
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Session I-B: June 20 - 24
This is a Spanish language class - but so much
more! During each session, campers make
crafts and play games while interacting with
other children using Spanish vocabulary. The
computer lab will be used to research cultural
clothing, foods, and games. On Friday, students
will enjoy cooking, sampling foods, and playing
games that are popular in Latin countries - don't pack lunch on this day!
About the Instructor
Francisca Roth, a native Spanish speaker, Berkely Public School teacher who uses immersion techniques
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| Cooking With Chef Tami ($250, includes lunch) |
Tami Morse |
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Session II-A: June 27 - July 1
Come to cook and learn to bake from scratch.
From chicken pot pies and bread to brownies,
we will learn about kitchen safety, the importance
of measuring and kitchen chemistry! Join us for
a week of fun in the kitchen.
About the Instructor
Tami Morse, Steppingstone Alum
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| Computer Take-Apart! ($200) |
Dr. Morse |
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Session II-B: June 27 - July 1
Four years of medical school and a surgical
residence are not required to dissect a working
computer! We will look at the important parts
under a microscope and learn how the parts
work alone and together. Be prepared to have
fun!
About the Instructor
Dr. Morse, Biophysics Prof.
Emeritus, Illinois State Univ., Pres. of Scientific
Software Services and Steppingstone Computer
Programming Instructor
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| Violin Camp ($200) |
Dr. Marc Levine |
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Session II-C: June 27 - July 1
This class is for the beginning to intermediate
violin student. Sharpen your violin skills in
only one week by working intensely with Dr.
Marc Levine, a visiting music doctorate! Focus
on posture, tone, technique, and memory.
Each student will learn the joy of playing
with feeling and confidence. Activities will
include individual and group lessons, indoor
and outdoor games, music theory, and music
history.
About the Instructor
Dr. Marc Levine received his doctorate in
violin performance from Stony Brook University and
his bachelor and masters in violin performance from
Indiana University. He was a prizewinner in the 2008
American Bach Soloists International Competition
for Baroque Violin. Marc is on faculty at the Saint
Paul Conservatory of Music in downtown Saint Paul,
Minnesota where he teaches violin, Baroque violin,
and Tai Chi Chuan.
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| Blender ($200, ages 8+ or by instructor permission) |
Dr. Morse |
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Session III-A: July 11 - 15
Blender is an open-source, free, and powerful
tool for animation. Learn to use Blender to
make games by creating characters and linking
their movement to a mouse, keyboard, or even
a joystick. Copies of the most current version of Blender with plenty of examples, Blender's
Game Engine, Game Toolkit, and much more
will be included on a CD that students can use
at home and keep. Be prepared to have fun and
work hard!
About the Instructor
Dr. Morse, Biophysics Prof. Emeritus,
Illinois State Univ., Pres. of Scientific Software
Services and Steppingstone Computer
Programming Instructor
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| Young Authors' Workshop ($230) |
Mary Gage |
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Session IV-A: July 18 - 22
Are you full of imagination? Is storytelling
fun and exciting? Do you know characters
who need “storybook homes”? If so,
this is the camp for you! Use an author’s
process (brainstorming, character and plot
development, editing, etc.) to create a work
of fiction with illustrations and/or photos. A
hard-bound book for a long-lasting tribute to
your efforts will be sent home after!
About the Instructor
Mary Gage, Instructor of Art at
Steppingstone, a graduate of Aquinas College,
exhibited her art locally and throughout the Midwest
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| 3, 2, 1, Blast Off! ($210) |
Grandpa Don Gaines |
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Session V-A: July 25 - 29
You all have seen a rocket take off - maybe
for the space station or even for the moon.
How about during a fireworks display during
the Fourth of July? Just how do these rockets
work? Which of Sir Isaac Newton’s laws
of motion apply? Together we will build
numerous rocket-powered devices and
explore how each works. This summer camp
includes a field trip to a location that relies
on the power of rockets to do its research.
Plan to join us for a full week of exploring
the simplicity and yet complicated subject of
rocketry.
About the Instructor
Grandpa Don Gaines, retired engineer,
inventor and instructor for Science is Super, a
Steppingstone After School Program
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| Film Making ($200) |
Oliver Thompson |
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Session VI-A: August 1 - 5
This five-day camp will take students through
the process of filmmaking from script to
screen! In the writing phase, we will learn
proper screenplay formatting, the basics
of three-act structure, and the process of
creating an outline and treatment. With a
finished script in hand, we will enter the production
phase where students will receive an introduction to the
technical aspects of lighting and operating a camera while also
learning the creative element of shot composition and "shooting for coverage."
In the final phase, students will edit their
project using digital editing software in which
they will see the script finally come to life!
About the Instructor
Oliver Thompson is a graduate of
the Film Industry Training program through S3
Productions. He is an active member of the Detroit
Film Center where he has completed courses on
16mm filmmaking, Grip & Electric, and acting for
directors. Last summer Oliver completed a fulllength
feature film entitled The Red Flag for which
he was the writer, director, editor, and composer.
In addition to his own work, Oliver works regularly
as a freelance filmmaker on independent films,
music videos, and corporate videos.
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| Japanese Manga ($210) |
Mary Gage |
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Session VI-B: August 1 - 5
Create your own personal Japanese Manga
characters and turn them into colorful comic
creations. Learn how to create facial expressions,
explore interesting shapes, and develop an
exciting story line, complete with action and
exciting speech bubbles!
About the Instructor
Mary Gage, Instructor of Art at
Steppingstone, a graduate of Aquinas College,
exhibited her art locally and throughout the
Midwest
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| Dancing with Atoms ($210) |
Grandpa Don Gaines, |
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Session VII-A: August 8 - 12
We use chemistry so many times during
the average day, it is overwhelming. For
this week we will be looking at all forms of
chemistry - cooking, washing, manufacturing,
and many other activities in our daily life.
What is a chemical reaction? Are all changes
of substance a chemical reaction? A field
trip is planned to a location that will help us
understand how chemistry is important in our
everyday life. Please plan to join us as we
delve into this important aspect of our lives.
About the Instructor
Grandpa Don Gaines, retired engineer,
inventor and instructor for Science is Super, a
Steppingstone After School Program
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| SMART Center Training Session ($300, ages 14+ or by instructor permission) |
Dr. Morse |
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Session VII-B: August 8 - 12
Add this to your college applications - The
Steppingstone MAgnetic Resonance Training
(SMART) Center offers students the opportunity to
engage in original research experiences that are
usually only available to college graduate students.
Our purpose is to bring these experiences to young,
science-oriented students and excite a new
generation of scientists at the time when they are
making career choices.
Students will utilize a $200,000+ Magnetic
Resonance Spectrometer (EPR) and data analysis
software, develop hypotheses, design and conduct
experiments that use EPR, analyze data, and reach
conclusions based on experimental results. This
laboratory experience is the only one of its kind for
middle-school and high school students.
Younger students must speak to and gain the
instructor’s permission. For more information, visit:
http://www.smart-center.org
About the Instructor
Dr. Morse, Biophysics Prof.
Emeritus, Illinois State Univ., Pres. of Scientific
Software Services and Steppingstone Computer
Programming Instructor
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| En Garde! ($200, ages 10+ or by instructor permission) |
Maestro Jerzy Radz |
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Session VII-C: August 8 - 12
Experience the exciting world of fencing, no
experience necessary! Students will receive
instruction in footwork and technique, take
part in fencing drills and games, learn about
the history of fencing, and even compete in an
in-class fencing tournament! Instructors are
nationally trained with years of experience
in making the sport accessible and fun for
every child while building self-esteem and
confidence!
About the Instructor
Maestro Jerzy Radz, Steppingstone’s
Fencing Instructor and Head of Wayne State
University fencing program since 1981and coach
to seven different national champions
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| Potter’s Portkey ($200) |
Shari Dudek |
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Session VIII-A: August 15 - 19
Accio Muggles! Apparate to Steppingstone
for a week of magical adventures. Brew up
some fun in Potions, grab the Golden Snitch
in a game of Quidditch, and try your hand
at the house elves' recipes for treacle tarts
and pumpkin pasties. There won’t be any
Divination classes, but we will create our own
board games, fold some fancy origami, and Mr.
Ollivander may even teach us a bit about the
ancient art of wand-making. For our final day
of class, you can come in costume, and we'll
enjoy some butterbeer and Every Flavor Beans
(watch out for the green ones!).
About the Instructor
Shari Dudek, former Steppingstone instructor
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| Western Martial Arts ($200) |
Heather Gutterman |
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Session VIII-B: August 15 - 19
Western martial arts focuses on historical
European traditions of defense. Students at this
camp will experience the excitement of learning
to use swords, shields, and daggers, while
developing the discipline these skills require! We
will focus on self-defense, including instruction in
punches, kicks, and grappling skills. All activities
use training equipment which provides a safe,
fun and effective way of learning. Children
will practice against targets, and those who
demonstrate focus and control will be invited
to participate in padded sparing. In addition,
campers will work together in group games and
activities, building skills in confidence, teamwork,
and awareness. Join us for a week of fun in this
unique martial art!
About the Instructor
Heather Gutterman, Steppingstone instructor
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Steppingstone School for Gifted Education
30250 Grand River
Farmington Hills
Michigan 48336
248-957-8200
FAX 248-957-8203
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