Summer Enrichment Academies!
Week long classes, taught by credentialed VUSD teachers on VUSD campuses!


Coordinator: Ms. Karen Reynosa, Ventura High School

Week #1 Week #2 Week #3
Rocketry! Chess Academy Broadway Singing Camp
Digital Photography Coastal Ecology Rock & Roll Camp II
Musical Theater Production Chef School Exploring Art Through Bookmaking
Woodworking Rock and Roll Camp I Theater Camp
    Body Worlds
Adult Chef School!  (three Wednesdays)
Fees & Information
Enrollment Form

Week #1 (June 15-19, 2009 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM)

Rocketry!
Ms. Karen Reynosa
VHS room 64
Build and launch your own rockets! Learn the laws of physics, aerodynamics and much more!

Digital Photography
Ms. Jennifer Vincent
VHS Room 60
Picture yourself learning photography basics this summer… Learn to take awesome pictures, manipulate them in Photoshop, and have fun!

Musical Theater Production
 VHS Little Theater
Ages 6-9 (1st-4th grade)
Children will perform for their parents and friends in a musical by the end of the week. They will take roles, learn songs, paint their own scenery and have fun!
Ms. Shelly Brown

Woodworking
Balboa Middle School Shop
Meet at Balboa Middle School and create individual projects that you design and develop!
Mr. Paul Fredette

Week #2 (June 22-26, 2009 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM)

Chess Academy
VHS Rm. 95
Learn how to play chess from a Master Chess Technician! The first several days of chess camp will survey basic strategy such as openings and end-games. Thursday & Friday will be a tournament!
Mr. Bruce McKenzie

Coastal Ecology
Cabrillo Middle School Rm. 31
Participate in field studies at the beach while learning about our Ventura ecosystems! Outdoor studies and labs!
Allison Maires & Bobby Donick

Chef School
VHS rm. 83
Cooking classes geared for beginning cooks & bakers. Plan menus and learn culinary techniques! Cook like a chef! Sampling of food is encouraged!
Mrs. Pat Doler

Rock & Roll Camp I
VHS rm. 312 (Music Room)
Learn to play lead and rhythm guitars, bass guitar and drums! Form a rock band and give a concert on your final day of camp!
Ms. Karen Reynosa & Mr. Dave Hess

Week #3 (June 29-July 3, 2009 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM)

Body Worlds: (grades 4-8)
VHS Rm. 206 Want to be a doctor or nurse? This is the class for you! Explore the tissues and organs of the human body through the microscope and hands-on dissections. Reconstruct a human skeleton, skin a frog, dissect a heart, kidney, brain and pig, extract DNA.
Ms. Schatzi Sovich

Broadway Singing Camp
VHS rm.
Practice singing and dancing techniques while rehearsing musical numbers from a variety of theatrical plays. Will be collaborating w/ theater workshop as well.
Ms. Heidi House

Theater Camp
VHS Little Theater (6th grade +)
Learn and practice creative improvisation exercises, perform a short scene with a partner and build your self confidence all while having fun on stage! Will collaborate w/ musical theater workshop.
Ms. Stefoni Burgi

Exploring Art Through Bookmaking
(5th grade to adult)
VHS rm. 24
Using creative techniques and diverse medium, students and adults will journey and explore the wonderful world of Ms. Post’s artistic talents!
Ms. Patti Post

Rock & Roll Camp 2 (grades 5th-adult)
VHS Music Room rm. 312
Play lead and rhythm guitars, bass guitar and drums! Form a rock band and learn songs! Give a concert on your final day of camp!
Ms. Karen Reynosa & Mr. Dave Hess


All Three Weeks!

Adult Chef School (18 years old, or older only)
Location: VHS Room #83
Wednesday Nights 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 6-9:30 p.m.
Classes geared for beginner/intermediate cooks and bakers. Learn culinary techniques and improve your skills! Mrs. Pat Doler


Fees & Information

Fees: $175 per week (includes supplies)
Pay by check or money order to:
VEP c/o Myra Nunley
255 West Stanley
Ventura, CA 93001