Summer Enrichment Academies!
Week long classes, taught by credentialed VUSD teachers on VUSD
campuses!
Coordinator: Ms. Karen Reynosa, Ventura High School
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: $175 per week (includes supplies)
Pay by check or money order to:
VEP c/o Myra Nunley
255 West Stanley
Ventura, CA 93001