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MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIES
For Rising 5th through 8th Grade
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Designed specifically for middle school aged campers, these unique full-day academies deliver an immersive and hands-on experience in a specific area of concentration. Each one-week Middle School Academy allows campers to build skills and confidence in their favorite interest! Click on each week to find the descriptions below.
June 16-20 (4 days): $440
No camp June 19
June 16-20 (4 days): $440
No camp June 19
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June 23-27: $550
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June 23-27: $550
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Academy Week 3
June 30-June 3 (4 days): $440
NO camp July 4th
Academy Week 3
June 30-June 3 (4 days): $440
NO camp July 4th
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July 7-11: $550
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July 7-11: $550
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July 14-18: $550
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July 14 - July 18: $550
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July 21 - 25: $550
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July 21 - 25: $550
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July 28 - August 1: $550
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July 28 - August 1: $550
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August 4-8: $550
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August 4-8: $550
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August 11-15: $550
Band Camp
(rising 4th-8th grade)
June 16-20 (No camp June 19)
​Directed by Norwood's Own Mr. Cunliffe!
The Norwood Band Camp is open to campers who have completed at least one full calendar year of an ensemble, band or private lesson instruction. Each day campers will read and perform music of various styles from classical to rock and will also work on breathing exercises, scales and ensemble rehearsal techniques. Director Cunliffe brings to his craft a unique experience in Qigong, meditation and mindfulness training, which enhances his teaching style and promotes a relaxed and fun atmosphere. A concert demonstrating our week's work will be presented on the final day of camp.
No audition is required, and we accept instrumentalists who play woodwinds, brass, percussion and electric bass. All participants, except percussionists, are required to bring their own instrument and supplies such as reeds, mouthpiece, valve oil, slide cream, drum sticks and cork grease.
Curious about the world of Dungeons and Dragons? Campers will learn about character creation and play through a series of short adventures to learn the basics of exploration, interaction, and combat in the world of D&D. Build a half-orc barbarian or a gnome wizard and start rolling your dice to battle monsters, solve puzzles, and explore exciting new worlds!​
For students who are interested in world-building and taking on the role of Game Master, we are excited to offer activities geared toward learning those skills as well. These may include home-brewing monsters, running combat, advanced character creation, an overview of settings and planes, map-making, improvising non-player characters (NPCs), how to prepare for sessions, and more. Returning for 2025, D&D will be lead by Mrs. Gina Lamb!
Academy Week 2
June 23-27
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Academy Week 3
June 30 - July 3 (no camp July 4)
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Academy Week 4
July 7-11
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Academy week 5
July 14-18
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Academy Week 6
July 21-25
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Academy Week 7
July 15-19
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Debate Academy
August 4-8
Instructed by Norwood's own Mr. Risen! ​
For our future lawyers and public speakers, or for anyone who enjoys a good hearty debate, this is the class for you. Campers will learn the powerful art of persuasion in a public forum allowing for some fun and engaging discussions around all sorts of issues relevant to middle school students. Should homework be mandatory? Are video games too violent? Should junk food be allowed in schools? Should the voting age be lowered? Should grades be abolished? Is history important to study? Answers to these questions and more are up for debate!
Academy week 8
August 4-8
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String Orchestra Camp
August 11-15
Instructed by Norwood's own Mrs. Oviedo!
We're excited to bring this one-week camp back to Summer at Norwood! The camp is open to any string instrument players (violin, viola, cello, or bass). Campers will hone their musical skills (sight-reading, rhythms, music theory, etc.) through a mix of sectional small-group work, orchestra rehearsals, and rhythm games each day. They will also have time to hang out and play other fun games! The week culminates with our Annual Orchestra Trivia Bowl and a casual performance showcasing the pieces the students have learned during the week. This is the perfect program for any strings musician who wants to improve their technique while having a blast! There is no After Care option for String Orchestra.
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