Community Programs

 

This resource guide lists programs and opportunities for students in our community.

 

West Irondequoit Central School District Community Education
www.westirondequoit.org/community-education.htm
585-336-3014

Programs available this summer for toddlers to teens! We have music, theater, photography, ceramics, bowling, computers, and babysitting. Below are examples of our exciting programs. Visit our Web site for details of other programs available.

MOVERS & SHAKERS-MUSIC FOR TODDLERS

Music and movement class for toddlers because music and moving are two of their favorite pastimes. Music is known to help children reach their intellectual and emotional potential in a fun and creative way.  Toddler must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 1-3 years.

Thursday, 8 Sessions;  Fee:  $80

July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28
3:30-4:15 p.m.

Briarwood School, All Purpose Room, 215 Briarwood Dr.
Instructor:  Mary Mutch, Music Educator

SAFE ON YOUR OWN

Ensure your children are safe at home if they have to be alone. Participants will learn tips on how to answer the phone, what to do if a stranger is at the door or if there is a power outage, basic first aid, and much more. The program includes a workbook that will serve as a take home reference for the children. Students ages 8-12 are eligible.

Saturday, 1 Session;     Fee: $20
May 31
9:30-11:30 a.m.

IHS, Room 1214, enter North Side Door #3, turn left
Instructor: Fran Pascarella, American Red Cross

 

DYNASTY CAMP - "CHANGE THE GAME"

This camp will take a hands-on approach towards fostering both growth and development in youth. Youth will learn life skills such as decision making, communication, coping and social skills, and how to deal with stress through the playing of sport. The ability to reach our daily goals without being distracted from life’s troubles is resiliency. Resiliency is the difference between giving up and succeeding in life. These life skills learned in camp will help construct a resilient mindset for our youth as they begin their journey through life. We are committed to teach youth to be self-reliant, goal-oriented, driven and resilient through the playing of sports.

For 4th through 8th graders:

Sunday-Wednesday, 4 Sessions;   Fee: $75
June 29, 30, July 1, 2
8:00 -11:15 a.m.

For 9th through 12th graders:

Sunday-Wednesday, 4 Sessions;   Fee: $75
June 29, 30, July 1, 2;
8:00 -11:15 a.m.

IHS, Large Cafeteria, enter pool door #5
Instructor: Jonathan Williams

 

 

University of Rochester - Rochester Scholars Program

www.rochester.edu/college/osp/youth.html 

585-275-2344

 

Summer Session

Rochester Scholars Juniors

Students in grades 6-8

One-week classes, August 4-8, 2008

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Application deadline: June 27, 2008

 

Rochester Scholars

Students in grades 9-12

Two 2-week sessions during July 2008

May choose from morning and/or afternoon classes.

Application deadline: June 13, 2008

Don’t miss the courses offered by the Life Sciences Learning Center.

The Rochester Scholars Programs offer a wide variety of classes, many of which explore math, science and/or technology.  Students sign up for specific classes.  Scholarships are available. 
 

University of Rochester

Pre-College Experience in Physics for Women in Science

www.pas.rochester.edu/PREP

585-275-5306

 

Female students currently in grades 9 & 10

July 7 - 30

 

Learn about the laws of physics and engineering through team projects.  Develop lab skills and investigate how physics concepts relate to real life.  Interact with scientists in a range of fields and careers and have fun with other women interested in science. 

 

There is no fee for this program. 

 

Application deadline: April 30, 2008

 

Rochester Institute of Technology

Kids on Campus

www.kidsoncampus.rit.edu

585-475-5987

 

Students entering grades 5-12

Two 2-week sessions, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (additional 3-5 p.m. option)

July 9 – August 3

 

Students enroll in specific workshops focusing on cutting-edge topics involving computers, science, math and technology. Activities include swim/recreation time. 

 

Everyday Engineering Science Camp

www.rit.edu/~women/index.php3#Calendar

585-475-6321

 

Girls entering grades 4-9

Two weeks - July 7-18

9 a.m – 4 p.m. – extended day available

 

Hands-on activities to open students’ eyes to the engineering that is all around us.

 

Infotonics Science Camp at Nazareth College

www.naz.edu/dept/chemistry/summercamp.cfm

585-389-5125

 

Students entering grades 4-9

One-week camps July 7 – August 1

 

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

Each week focuses on a different scientific investigation.  Lots of hands-on experience. 

 

Program is offered in conjunction with Penn State University.

 

Monroe #1 BOCES

Bathysphere Underwater Biological Project (BUBL)

www.bubl.org

585-473-7112

 

Students entering grades 7-9

Three 1-week sessions during July

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

 

Students will work in virtual underwater laboratories conducting both environmental and ecological studies, visit the Powder Mill Fish Hatchery, and spend a day aboard a research vessel on Seneca Lake. 

 

Application deadline: June 20, 2008

 

Rochester Museum and Science Center

Summer Fun Camps

585-697-1942

http://www.rmsc.org/Experiences/Camps/

 

Ages 2-15

Sessions run July 7-August 29, 2008

 

Half-day and full-day sessions at the museum on East Avenue and full-day sessions at the Cummings Nature Center on a variety of topics.

 

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

Environmental Education Summer Camps

www.dec.ny.gov/education/29.html  

518-402-8014

 

Ages 12-17

One-week sessions, July & August

 

This residential camp program consists of a variety of workshops and activities which are designed to help campers become more aware of the environment around them.  The activities and workshops, a blend of learning and recreation, are conducted outdoors providing the camper with direct hands-on experience with their environment.

 

Allendale Columbia School

Summer Programs 2008

www.allendalecolumbia.org/summer2008

585-381-4560 Ext. 235

 

Students entering grades 5-8

Weird Science (CSI) Camp – July 7-11

 

Courses for different age groups on additional topics are available, but do not qualify for WICPTSA Math/Science/Technology Scholarship.

 

Our Lady of Mercy High School

Technology Camp

www.mercyhs.com/2008%20Mercy%20Camps%20-%20revised.pdf

585-288-7120

 

Girls entering grades 5-8

August 11-15 Beginning Computing

August 18-21 Intermediate Computing

12-3 p.m.

 

Program offers instruction in basic computer skills for students who are new to technology.

 

University of Rochester - Office of Special Programs and Part-Time Studies

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!)

www.rochester.edu/college/osp/yea.html

585-275-2344

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is a groundbreaking nine-month program that guides students in grades 6-12 through the process of starting a real business, including business plan development, designing a logo and company identity, pitching to an investor panel, obtaining funding, launching the venture, managing media campaigns, developing e-commerce channels and websites, and attending sales events and trade shows. These are real companies! Students actually register their businesses at the County Clerk’s Office, open bank accounts, file tax returns, and have the opportunity to make real profits. The class meets once a week, from September to May, at the University of Rochester’s River Campus.

A limited number of scholarships are available.

Application deadline: May 1, 2008

 
A sampling of opportunities at nearby colleges:

CURIE Academy / Cornell University / July 20-26, 2008 / For high school girls who excel in math and science and want to learn more about careers in engineering / www.engineering.cornell.edu/curie

CATALYST Academy / Cornell University / July 20-26, 2008 / For high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in learning about the diversity of engineering and its related disciplines. www.engineering.cornell.edu/catalyst

EGDE - Summer Engineering Workshop for High School Girls (Juniors and Seniors) / Union College / July 13-25, 2008 / Participants are faced with a problem of developing tools for real life disabled children at a local rehabilitation center and use the engineering design and problem solving skills developed during the program to design and create actual toys and communication tools for the children. / http://antipasto.union.edu/edge/ 

 

Summer Camps and Programs at Colleges in NYS

www.summeroncampus.com/index.html

 

Ages 8-18

 

Many colleges offer summer programs for younger students. Visit the Web site to learn about some of the commuter and residential programs at colleges throughout NYS.

 

iD Tech Camps

www.internaldrive.com/index.htm

 

Ages 7-17

 

Overnight summer computer camps at college locations around the country.

 

Irondequoit Public Libraries

http://www.libraryweb.org/irondequoit/

Programs for children and adults throughout the year.

 

Pauline Evans Branch              Helen McGraw Branch

45 Cooper Road                     2180 East Ridge Road

585-336-6062                        585-336-6060

 

 

Eastman School of Music

Summer at Eastman

http://www.esm.rochester.edu/summer/

585-274-1400

 

Classes cover a variety of disciplines and age groups.    

 

Rochester Broadway Theatre League

Summer Stars

585-325-7760

www.rbtl.org

 

Students in grades 6-12

July 7-18, 2008

 

Two fun-filled weeks at the auditorium Theatre singing, dancing, acting on stage with a professional master staff, direct from Broadway.

 

2008 Summer Education Program

Downstairs Cabaret Theatre

585-325-4370

www.dct-sep.com

 

Students K-12

One and two week sessions, depending on age.

June 30-August 17, depending on age.

 

Acting, singing, dancing, improvisation and performance rehearsal.

 

National Invention Hall of Fame Foundation

Camp Invention

800-968-4332

www.campinvention.org

 

Students entering grades 1-6

July 14-18, 2008

Quest Elementary School, Hilton

 

Hands-on activities develop creativity, teamwork and inventive-thinking skills while children learn about the basics of science and innovation.

 

Odyssey of the Mind

National Web site: www.odysseyofthemind.com/                         Update 2008

                                                                                                

Grades 4-12                                                                                 

 

Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students. Kids apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition on the local, state, and World level. Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and from about 25 other countries participate in the program. Teams form in the fall and work to create solutions to proposed problems.

 

West Irondequoit Coordinator: Amy Herbert / 585-342-8195

 

Genesee Valley Parent Magazine publishes an annual Summer Camp and Activity Guide. www.gvparent.com/Guides/campguide.html
 

The West Irondequoit Central School District provides this information

as a guide for parents but cannot endorse any programs.