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Summer Scholars Program offers enrichment opportunities
Apr 13, 2007 12:00 AM
By Tannika King - Faculty
At Darlington, learning does not have to end when summer begins. In fact, we believe the summer months present a wonderful opportunity for students and teachers to approach education from a completely different perspective.
This summer, the School will introduce its Summer Scholars Program. For three weeks in July, a team of experienced and passionate instructors will provide rising sixth- through ninth-graders with a unique and rewarding educational experience in a fun-filled summer camp atmosphere.
“Summer Scholars is not a condensed version of Darlington School, but rather an informal, goal-driven learning experience,” said Owen Kinney, program director. “Exceptional students never stop learning. For the budding intellectual, the pursuit of wisdom means seeking challenges and embracing every opportunity for enrichment. With many unique course offerings, our program provides inquiring young minds with a three-week-long journey into two topics that spark their interest.”
Courses such as Forensics: Was it an Accident in the Chemistry Lab – or a Malicious Attack? and Positively, Creatively Mixed Up with Acrylics: An Explorative Adventure with Acrylics and Mixed Media have been designed to foster an experiential approach to learning, where knowledge is tested through application and performance. Other non-traditional courses will be offered in the areas of math, history, robotics and computer programming, creative writing, Spanish, drama, band, chorale, and ceramics.
Students select two areas of study for the duration of the three weeks. Day-long class periods, offered on alternate days, encourage immersion into each daily lesson. Instead of hearing and regurgitating, students are guided toward concepts, and application is their ultimate evaluation. Additionally, small class sizes allow individual attention.
“Almost every course will feature insights by regional experts as well as various field trips that will foster collaboration among students, instructors and local professionals,” said Kinney. “For example, students enrolled in From Basie to Coltrane: An Exploration of Swing to Modern Jazz will have the opportunity to study one-on-one with several of Northwest Georgia’s most noted instrumentalists.”
Finally, a vibrant residential program with daily physical activities and evening entertainment will encourage social interaction and maintain the feel of a more typical summer camp experience. Summer Scholars will take advantage of all the amenities on Darlington’s 500-acre campus, including the 100,000-squre-foot A.J. Huffman (’67) Memorial Athletic Center.
To be eligible for admission, students must complete an application and submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or other community leader. A current school transcript must also be submitted to demonstrate solid academic standing. For more information about the Summer Scholars Program, please contact Owen Kinney at OKinney@darlingtonschool.org or visit www.darlingtonschool.org/summer.
This summer, the School will introduce its Summer Scholars Program. For three weeks in July, a team of experienced and passionate instructors will provide rising sixth- through ninth-graders with a unique and rewarding educational experience in a fun-filled summer camp atmosphere.
“Summer Scholars is not a condensed version of Darlington School, but rather an informal, goal-driven learning experience,” said Owen Kinney, program director. “Exceptional students never stop learning. For the budding intellectual, the pursuit of wisdom means seeking challenges and embracing every opportunity for enrichment. With many unique course offerings, our program provides inquiring young minds with a three-week-long journey into two topics that spark their interest.”
Courses such as Forensics: Was it an Accident in the Chemistry Lab – or a Malicious Attack? and Positively, Creatively Mixed Up with Acrylics: An Explorative Adventure with Acrylics and Mixed Media have been designed to foster an experiential approach to learning, where knowledge is tested through application and performance. Other non-traditional courses will be offered in the areas of math, history, robotics and computer programming, creative writing, Spanish, drama, band, chorale, and ceramics.
Students select two areas of study for the duration of the three weeks. Day-long class periods, offered on alternate days, encourage immersion into each daily lesson. Instead of hearing and regurgitating, students are guided toward concepts, and application is their ultimate evaluation. Additionally, small class sizes allow individual attention.
“Almost every course will feature insights by regional experts as well as various field trips that will foster collaboration among students, instructors and local professionals,” said Kinney. “For example, students enrolled in From Basie to Coltrane: An Exploration of Swing to Modern Jazz will have the opportunity to study one-on-one with several of Northwest Georgia’s most noted instrumentalists.”
Finally, a vibrant residential program with daily physical activities and evening entertainment will encourage social interaction and maintain the feel of a more typical summer camp experience. Summer Scholars will take advantage of all the amenities on Darlington’s 500-acre campus, including the 100,000-squre-foot A.J. Huffman (’67) Memorial Athletic Center.
To be eligible for admission, students must complete an application and submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or other community leader. A current school transcript must also be submitted to demonstrate solid academic standing. For more information about the Summer Scholars Program, please contact Owen Kinney at OKinney@darlingtonschool.org or visit www.darlingtonschool.org/summer.
