June 21-25
Monday: Chicken Tenders, Tofu Nuggets, Fruit
Tuesday: Pasta, Plain and Alfredo sauce
Wednesday: Sandwich and Soup
Thursday: Cheese Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Fruit
Friday: Bean and Cheese Burritos, Chips and Salsa, Cookies
June 28 – July 2
Monday: Hot Dogs or Veggie Dogs, Fruit
Tuesday: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Plain Spaghetti
Wednesday: Pizza and Caesar Salad
Thursday: Broccoli Beef, Chicken, or Tofu
Friday: Lasagna
July 6 – 9
Tuesday: Cheese Tortellini
Wednesday: Tamales
Thursday: Chicken Tenders
Friday: Soup and Sandwich
July 12 – 16
Monday: Burritos
Tuesday: Hamburgers
Wednesday: Hard Shell Tacos
Thursday: Pasta
Friday: Chicken Sandwich
Monday: Hot dogs or Veggie hot dogs
(menu subject to change)
]]>Age requirement: 5 years old by December 1, 2010. Documentation required.
Our Summer at Brentwood Kindergarten Program is a theme-based program which allows young children to continue learning and have fun throughout the summer months. The program is staffed by Brentwood School Kindergarten Teachers as well as a team of camp counselors. Children spend time building a foundation in math, reading, and writing and also participate in group camp activities, at the beginning and end of each day. This is a weekly full day program open to children who will be 5 years old by December 1, 2010. Documentation required.
Tuition: $475
]]>Players are to be in baseball attire including the proper protection. Each camper will need to have his/her own glove and are encouraged to bring a bat.
Coach Greg Fowble
gfowble@socal.rr.com
Greg Fowble is the Varsity Baseball Coach at Brentwood School. He graduated from Granada Hills High School in 1986 where he earned All-City awards in both football and baseball. After being drafted in the eighth round by the Cleveland Indians in 1986, he accepted a full baseball scholarship to play for the Arizona Wildcats. While at the University of Arizona, he was instructed by American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Famer Jerry Kindall. Coach Fowble has been coaching baseball for almost twenty years.
]]>Prerequisite: Swimmer must be able to swim a continuous 100 yards (4 lengths in the Brentwood pool).
Coach David Rountree
drountree@bwscampus.com
With over 17 years of experience, David Rountree has coached on all levels of competitive swimming from Club and YMCA to College and Masters and has further taught swim lessons to people ranging from newborns to adults 92 years old! He has been the Brentwood School Varsity Head Swim Coach for the past five years. His trademark in coaching is through working the technique and the fundamental side of the sport while ensuring a love for the sport. Before moving to California, David was the Head Swim Coach for the North Carolina State University Club for five years and has coached numerous Junior and Senior National Qualifying swimmers as well as two Olympic Trial Qualifiers under the age of 15! As a swimmer himself, David was a nationally ranked Olympic Trial Qualifier and has held numerous Collegiate School Records.
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Camp Counselors
We are looking for rising high school seniors, Brentwood School alumni, and college students who are energetic, hardworking, and have a love of children. Counselor responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Supervision of children ranging from Grades K-6
- Planning group activities and games
- Assisting teachers in the classroom
- Morning and afternoon carpool duties
**The application deadline for Summer at Brentwood 2010 Camp Counselors has passed. Information for 2011 summer employment will be posted in late February.
Classroom Teachers
We are looking for individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with experience in teaching students and preferably a degree in education. Responsibilities range depending on positions, please inquire for more details.
**All positions are currently filled
Summer at Brentwood, an extension of Brentwood School, is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found on this Web site (www.bwscampus.com). Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to:
Amanda Kelson
Summer at Brentwood, Director
100 S. Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Fax 310-476-4087
info@summeratbrentwood.com
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Grades: 10 -12
This class will introduce the student to basic concepts and theory of scenic, costume and lighting design for the theater. Through individual and group based projects students will work in different media to explore designing for the theater. Students will produce a rendering, build a scale model, and create a concept of lighting for imagined theater productions. There is required reading. A previous visual arts or theater class is recommended but not required.
Tuition: $950 (materials purchased by students are additional)
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| Period 1 (8:00-9:45) | Period 2 (10:15-12:00) | Period 3 (12:45-2:30) |
| Art Exploration | Art Exploration | Project Runway 101 |
| Debate | Forensic Science | Robotics |
| Writer’s Tool Box | Math II | Song Writing & Music Appreciation |
| Dance | Writer’s Tool Box | Math I |
| Math I | Computer Skills | Creative Writing/Short Stories |
| Film Making | Dance |
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Art Exploration
Explore the possibilities of visual art in a fun community of your peers. Gain new skills to express yourself in 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional art while learning the fundamentals of design in an open studio setting. No prior experience required, just a hands-on attitude. Projects will include drawing, painting, and sculpture.
Creative Writing/Short Stories
This class will provide strategies for students to develop and hone creative and short-story writing skills. Students will learn a wide range of pre-writing, brainstorming, and organizational strategies, the basics of developing tone and point of view, and techniques to add flair to their writing style. Through close, individualized conferencing with the instructor and a series of focused peer-review workshops, students will have the opportunity to develop, revise, edit, and share several original pieces of writing.
Computer Skills
Using in class instruction in conjunction with online learning, this class will explore the world of the digital native. The class will focus on popular applications such as the Microsoft Office suite, as well as multi-media design, and social software. We will be discussing Internet safety and putting our safe knowledge into practice. The class is hands-on and project based in nature.
Dance
In this course, students will explore a wide range of dance styles and techniques including: Salsa, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, and Hip-Hop. Choreography and composition will explore space, time, force, and energy in both symmetrical and asymmetrical configurations. The extended applications of this creative process will produce students who will be able to create and perform an ample variety of dance styles.
Debate
Good debaters must be strong researchers, quick thinkers and passionate speakers. In fact, learning to debate is one of the most important (and fun!) skills you can develop for your future career. After a refresher of some basic public speaking skills, the class will migrate to an introduction of formal debate rules and research techniques. From there, students will practice constructing arguments with logical reasoning and sound evidence which will culminate in formal debates against their peers. Ready, set, argue!
Film Making
Students will take part in creating a storyboard for their film that will guide them as they shoot. The process of shooting will involve using locations around campus, inviting actors to join scenes, and using the school’s film equipment respectfully and responsibly. The footage will be fully edited; adding music, titles, and special effects to enhance their creative storytelling. Then the final product will be presented in a screening at the end of each session!
Forensic Science
Are you a big fan of TV shows like CSI and Forensic Files? Learn the crime scene basics and procedures criminal investigators use to solve crimes. A variety of forensic science techniques will be introduced as you gather and analyze evidence with the aim of identifying possible suspects. The course is a hands-on, team-based approach that includes analysis of handwriting, fingerprints, hair, fibers, and powders.
Math I
This course provides basic math review for students entering pre-algebra. Topics covered include basic operations, decimals, fractions, percentages, rounding, scientific notation, order of operations, multiples, factors, exponents, square roots, absolute value, and positive and negative integers. There will also be an introduction to simple algebra.
Math II
Course description coming soon.
Project Runway 101
Have you ever wondered what skills it takes to be a fashion designer? In Project Runway 101, that’s what you’ll find out! Students will learn the basic skills of fashion design, from figure drawing and concept design to basic sewing skills and some simple apparel construction. We will work with both found garments, altering them to create a unique piece, as well as designing and building some simple garments from scratch. Students will leave the class with a portfolio of their work and a look that is all their own, strutting their design on the catwalk at an end-of-session fashion show!
Public Speaking
This course is designed to teach students how to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences in a variety of formats. From interpersonal exchanges and group discussions to prepared speeches, students will practice the skills necessary to inform others of ideas: listening attentively, speaking clearly, thinking critically, researching carefully, and writing logically.
Robotics
Course description coming soon.
Song Writing & Music Appreciation
Learn about basic song parts: melody, harmony, and rhythm. Pour your heart out in a song or write a catchy jingle. You’ll be guided along in bringing ideas from your head to audience’s ears.
Writer’s Tool Box
The main goals of this class are for students to write as much as possible, to work closely with the instructor and with peers to edit and improve written work, and to build vocabulary and grammar skills. Students will apply these skills through creative and analytical writing assignments. Some of the skills and activities include: brainstorming/pre-writing, organizational strategies, vocabulary development and grammar review, developing an argument and a point of view, editing and revising, and creative exercises to make writing clear, specific, and interesting.
| Period 1 (8:00-9:45) | Period 2 (10:15-12:00) | Period 3 (12:45-2:30) |
| Film Making | Art Exploration | Project Runway 101 |
| Forensic Science | Public Speaking | Robotics |
| Creative Writing/Short Stories | Connected Mathematics | Song Writing & Music Appreciation |
| Math I | Writer’s Tool Box | Dance |
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Art Exploration
Explore the possibilities of visual art in a fun community of your peers. Gain new skills to express yourself in 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional art while learning the fundamentals of design in an open studio setting. No prior experience required, just a hands-on attitude. Projects will include drawing, painting, and sculpture.
Connected Mathematics
Calling all curious math students who are interested in discovering the world of mathematics beyond the typical drill and practice. Students will launch head first into problems involving data and statistics, mathematical modeling, and exponential growth and decay as they learn to make connections between real-world problems and the mathematics used to solve them. This course is highly recommended for students who already have strong computational skills as it will provide them with the opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills as well. All math pioneers are welcome!
Creative Writing/Short Stories
This class will provide strategies for students to develop and hone creative and short-story writing skills. Students will learn a wide range of pre-writing, brainstorming, and organizational strategies, the basics of developing tone and point of view, and techniques to add flair to their writing style. Through close, individualized conferencing with the instructor and a series of focused peer-review workshops, students will have the opportunity to develop, revise, edit, and share several original pieces of writing.
Dance
In this course, students will explore a wide range of dance styles and techniques including: Salsa, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, and Hip-Hop. Choreography and composition will explore space, time, force, and energy in both symmetrical and asymmetrical configurations. The extended applications of this creative process will produce students who will be able to create and perform an ample variety of dance styles.
Film Making
Students will take part in creating a storyboard for their film that will guide them as they shoot. The process of shooting will involve using locations around campus, inviting actors to join scenes, and using the school’s film equipment respectfully and responsibly. The footage will be fully edited; adding music, titles, and special effects to enhance their creative storytelling. Then the final product will be presented in a screening at the end of each session!
Forensic Science
Are you a big fan of TV shows like CSI and Forensic Files? Learn the crime scene basics and procedures criminal investigators use to solve crimes. A variety of forensic science techniques will be introduced as you gather and analyze evidence with the aim of identifying possible suspects. The course is a hands-on, team-based approach that includes analysis of handwriting, fingerprints, hair, fibers, and powders.
Math I
This course provides basic math review for students entering pre-algebra. Topics covered include basic operations, decimals, fractions, percentages, rounding, scientific notation, order of operations, multiples, factors, exponents, square roots, absolute value, and positive and negative integers. There will also be an introduction to simple algebra.
Project Runway 101
Have you ever wondered what skills it takes to be a fashion designer? In Project Runway 101, that’s what you’ll find out! Students will learn the basic skills of fashion design, from figure drawing and concept design to basic sewing skills and some simple apparel construction. We will work with both found garments, altering them to create a unique piece, as well as designing and building some simple garments from scratch. Students will leave the class with a portfolio of their work and a look that is all their own, strutting their design on the catwalk at an end-of-session fashion show!
Public Speaking
This course is designed to teach students how to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences in a variety of formats. From interpersonal exchanges and group discussions to prepared speeches, students will practice the skills necessary to inform others of ideas: listening attentively, speaking clearly, thinking critically, researching carefully, and writing logically.
Robotics
Course description coming soon.
Song Writing & Music Appreciation
Learn about basic song parts: melody, harmony, and rhythm. Pour your heart out in a song or write a catchy jingle. You’ll be guided along in bringing ideas from your head to audience’s ears.
Writer’s Tool Box
The main goals of this class are for students to write as much as possible, to work closely with the instructor and with peers to edit and improve written work, and to build vocabulary and grammar skills. Students will apply these skills through creative and analytical writing assignments. Some of the skills and activities include: brainstorming/pre-writing, organizational strategies, vocabulary development and grammar review, developing an argument and a point of view, editing and revising, and creative exercises to make writing clear, specific, and interesting.
| Period 1 (9:00-10:00) | Period 2 (10:30-11:30) | Period 3 (12:30-1:30) |
| Scrapbooking | Jewelry Making | Comic Book Design |
| Touch of Science (4-6) | Touch of Science (1-3) | Things with Wheels |
| Math (1) | Math (2-3) | Math (4-6) |
| Themed Writing (2-3) | Themed Writing (4-6) | Themed Writing (1) |
| Explore the World | Sports (4-6) | Sports (1-3) |
| Dance Choreography |
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Comic Book Design
Invent the characters, then write and illustrate your own comic book! Imagination required!
Dance Choreography
Ever wanted to create your own dance routines? We will be learning to plan and execute our own dances based on traditional and contemporary dance theory.
Explore the World
This class is an exciting introduction to cultures, languages, and flavors from around the globe. Diversify your knowledge of world cultures through games, stories, and craft activities.
Jewelry Making
Have fun making bracelets, necklaces, and other accessories! Create beautiful gifts and keepsakes for your friends and family.
Math
Expand your competencies in math through a series of games, group activities, and projects in a welcoming math environment. Whether math is your favorite subject or you need some extra practice before the next school year, this class is for you. Class material is grade level specific.
Scrapbooking
Bring photos of your vacations or special events, and leave with a fantastic scrapbook to store your memories. Please bring an album and photos; we’ll supply everything else.
Sports
Join us for a wide variety of sports and games, including soccer, flag football, kickball, and more. Correct form, technique, and positive sportsmanship will all be stressed.
Themed Writing
Dive into your creative side as you write poetry, short stories, and everything in-between, all based on the camp theme of the week. Grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary development will be the focus of this class. Class material is grade level specific.
Things with Wheels
On your mark, get set, GO! From Hot-Wheels to zero-gravity cars, this class has something for everyone. You will build and play with cool cars, trucks, and roller coasters!
Touch of Science
Conduct hands-on scientific experiments by inspecting owl pellets, marine biology, microscopes, the study of different parts of the human body, and much more!
| Period 1 (9:00-10:00) | Period 2 (10:30-11:30) | Period 3 (12:30-1:30) |
| Card Making/Rubber Stamping | Making Masks | Digital Photograph |
| Touch of Science (4-6) | Touch of Science (1-3) | Things with Wings |
| Math (1) | Math (2-3) | Math (4-6) |
| Themed Writing (2-3) | Themed Writing (4-6) | Themed Writing (1) |
| American Girls Club | Sports (4-6) | Sports (1-3) |
| Jazz Dance |
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American Girls Club
Travel through time with the American Girls collection! Enjoy cooking, crafts, and other activities with your favorite American Girls.
Card Making/Rubber Stamping
Learn a variety of ways to create one-of-a-kind cards as well as rubber stamping techniques, including masking, two-step stamping, and embossing. Create projects such as cards, boxes, signs, and more!
Digital Photography
Snap pictures, edit media, and create prints from your digital camera and software.
Jazz Dance
Modern moves, upbeat music, and cultural creativity all blend together in this introduction to modern dance.
Mask Making
This is your chance to create marvelous and magical masks. Whether funny or scary, silly or serious, big or little, your mask will show off your individuality, creativity, and imagination.
Math
Expand your competencies in math through a series of games, group activities, and projects in a welcoming math environment. Whether math is your favorite subject or you need some extra practice before the next school year, this class is for you. Class material is grade level specific.
Sports
Join us for a wide variety of sports and games, including soccer, flag football, kickball, and more. Correct form, technique, and positive sportsmanship will all be stressed.
Themed Writing
Dive into your creative side as you write poetry, short stories, and everything in-between, all based on the camp theme of the week. Grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary development will be the focus of this class. Class material is grade level specific.
Things with Wings
Come explore the world of flight! This hands-on class will assemble and design paper airplanes, bottle rockets, kites, and remote controlled flying objects.
Touch of Science
Conduct hands-on scientific experiments by inspecting owl pellets, marine biology, microscopes, the study of different parts of the human body, and much more!
| Period 1 (9:00-10:00) | Period 2 (10:30-11:30) | Period 3 (12:30-1:30) |
| Jewelry Making | Mural Painting | Comic Book Design |
| Crime Scene Investigation (4-6) | Dynamite Dinosaurs (1-3) | Things with Float |
| Math (1) | Math (2-3) | Math (4-6) |
| Themed Writing (2-3) | Themed Writing (4-6) | Themed Writing (1) |
| American Girls Club | Sports (4-6) | Sports (1-3) |
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American Girls Club
Travel through time with the American Girls collection! Enjoy cooking, crafts, and other activities with your favorite American Girls.
Comic Book Design
Invent the characters, then write and illustrate your own comic book! Imagination required!
Crime Scene Investigation
Become a super science sleuth by learning how to dust for fingerprints, analyze handwriting, and test for blood types using simulated blood. This class is for the young forensic detective!
Dynamite Dinosaurs
Where did they come from? How and when did they live? Explore dinosaurs through a wide variety of means, including models, dioramas, and other craft activities.
Jewelry Making
Have fun making bracelets, necklaces, and other accessories! Create beautiful gifts and keepsakes for your friends and family.
Math
Expand your competencies in math through a series of games, group activities, and projects in a welcoming math environment. Whether math is your favorite subject or you need some extra practice before the next school year, this class is for you. Class material is grade level specific.
Mural Painting
Grab your paint brush and imagination! Help us create a mural on the block wall outside the camp office! This group masterpiece will be on display for everyone to see.
Sports
Join us for a wide variety of sports and games, including soccer, flag football, kickball, and more.Correct form, technique, and positive sportsmanship will all be stressed.
Themed Writing
Dive into your creative side as you write poetry, short stories, and everything in-between, all based on the camp theme of the week. Grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary development will be the focus of this class. Class material is grade level specific.
Things that Float
Boats, rafts, and water bottle boats! Come and learn why some things float and others don’t in this cool new class.
Let’s Play is a new week long session for children entering grades 1-6. The camp is a blend of various team games, opportunities to explore new athletic talents, challenging group activities, and endless hours of FUN! There will be two special theme days within this session; Wet and Wild Wednesday, featuring water games and the first ever Brentwood Summer Olympics. Lunch is included in the cost of tuition.
Tuition: $375
]]>Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Grade: 9
Students in this class will review and expand upon skills that will help them make the transition into the Upper Division ninth grade experience. The class will review key components of algebra and geometry, preparing students for Geometry. Writing preparation will also be covered, focusing on extemporaneous essay construction and the writing process. Students will also learn time management and study skills, and receive tips on navigating the sometimes-tricky social life of an Upper Division student.
Tuition: $950
]]>| Period 1 (9:00-10:00) | Period 2 (10:30-11:30) | Period 3 (12:30-1:30) |
| Graffiti Mania | Graffiti Mania | Graffiti Mania |
| Touch of Science (4-6) | Touch of Science (1-3) | Things with Wheels |
| Math (1) | Math (2-3) | Math (4-6) |
| Themed Writing (2-3) | Themed Writing (4-6) | Themed Writing (1) |
| American Girls Club | Sports (4-6) | Sports (1-3) |
| Design with Legos |
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American Girls Club
Travel through time with the American Girls collection! Enjoy cooking, crafts, and other activities with your favorite American Girls.
Design with Legos
An introduction to architecture for kids! Using Legos® as our building blocks, we will incorporate basic design principles to construct individual and group projects.
Graffiti Mania
After examining graffiti art murals, especially those that feature dynamic text, students will create their own expressive text using the letters in their names combined with an abstract, colorful background. Students will then use heat transfer to apply their image to a t-shirt, which they will embellish using with fabric paint.
Math
Expand your competencies in math through a series of games, group activities, and projects in a welcoming math environment. Whether math is your favorite subject or you need some extra practice before the next school year, this class is for you. Class material is grade level specific.
Sports
Join us for a wide variety of sports and games, including soccer, flag football, kickball, and more. Correct form, technique, and positive sportsmanship will all be stressed.
Themed Writing
Dive into your creative side as you write poetry, short stories, and everything in-between, all based on the camp theme of the week. Grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary development will be the focus of this class. Class material is grade level specific.
Things with Wheels
On your mark, get set, GO! From Hot-Wheels to zero-gravity cars, this class has something for everyone. You will build and play with cool cars, trucks, and roller coasters!
Touch of Science
Conduct hands-on scientific experiments by inspecting owl pellets, marine biology, microscopes, the study of different parts of the human body, and much more!
| Period 1 (9:00-10:00) | Period 2 (10:30-11:30) | Period 3 (12:30-1:30) |
| Peek at POP Art | Peek at POP Art | Peek at POP Art |
| Things with Wings | Microscope Madness | Crime Scene Investigation (4-6) |
| Math (1) | Math (2-3) | Math (4-6) |
| Themed Writing (2-3) | Themed Writing (4-6) | Themed Writing (1) |
| Sports (4-6) | Sports (1-3) | Design with Legos |
| Explore the World |
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Crime Scene Investigation
Become a super science sleuth by learning how to dust for fingerprints, analyze handwriting, and test for blood types using simulated blood. This class is for the young forensic detective!
Design with Legos
An introduction to architecture for kids! Using Legos® as our building blocks, we will incorporate basic design principles to construct individual and group projects.
Explore the World
This class is an exciting introduction to cultures, languages, and flavors from around the globe. Diversify your knowledge of world cultures through games, stories, and craft activities.
Math
Expand your competencies in math through a series of games, group activities, and projects in a welcoming math environment. Whether math is your favorite subject or you need some extra practice before the next school year, this class is for you. Class material is grade level specific.
Microscope Madness
Come explore the world of the unseen in Microscope Madness! Students will learn how to operate microscopes, collect specimens, create wet mount slides, and draw detailed specimen diagrams. Students will be astonished by their close-up views of everyday objects, and plant and animal cells. The class will culminate with a viewing of the amazing diversity of microscopic organisms from pond water!
Peek at POP Art
Throughout the week, students learn about the Pop Art movement of the 1950s and 60s, with specific attention to legendary artists Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg. Using Warhol’s silkscreen prints as inspiration, students will create their own self-portrait. Students will also explore plaster sculpture by making larger than life food in the style of Claes Oldenburg.
Sports
Join us for a wide variety of sports and games, including soccer, flag football, kickball, and more. Correct form, technique, and positive sportsmanship will all be stressed.
Themed Writing
Dive into your creative side as you write poetry, short stories, and everything in-between, all based on the camp theme of the week. Grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary development will be the focus of this class. Class material is grade level specific.
Things with Wings
Come explore the world of flight! This hands-on class will assemble and design paper airplanes, bottle rockets, kites, and remote controlled flying objects.
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Grades: 9 – 12
Beginning with a brief history of the system of physical actions, as conceived by Konstantin Stanislavski and further developed by Jerzy Grotowski and others, this course will define the basic principles of physical acting, including physical action, mental action, mind and body connection, partner interaction, tempo-rhythm, verbal action, physical characterization, and total action. Students will learn how to confront questions and elevate acting to an art form. Due to the physical nature of this training, students will be required to wear appropriate clothing (t-shirts, shorts, sweats, etc.) and keep a journal. This course fulfills one semester of art credit at Brentwood School. This course does NOT fulfill the prerequisite for the Brentwood Theater Company.
Tuition: $950 (materials purchased by students are additional)
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Grades: 9, 10
Geometry deals with points, lines, surfaces and solids and examines their properties, measurement and mutual relations in space. In Geometry students are introduced to deductive reasoning and formal geometric proofs through an examination of the rules of logic as well as through “guided proofs.” By exploring coordinate geometry, students see the ways in which algebra and geometry complement each other. Topics include: 1. Elements of geometry; 2. Induction and deduction; 3. Deduction and geometry; 4. Angle relationships; 5. Perpendicular lines; 6. Parallel lines and planes; 7. Congruent triangles; 8. Similar polygons; 9. The Pythagorean Theorem; 10. Circles; 11. Area and volume; 12. Coordinate geometry.
Tuition: $1800 (books and field trip fees are additional)
]]>Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Grades: 9, 10
Physics focuses on how matter and energy are related. The major areas of concentration are mechanics, wave theory including sound and light, electricity, and magnetism. The approach is topical and conceptual. Laboratory exercises are used frequently to illustrate concepts and principles. At the completion of the course the student should possess: a better understanding of why matter and energy behave as they do; an ability to synthesize notions from a collection of related facts; an ability to design and implement appropriate laboratory procedures.
Tuition: $1800 (books are fees are additional)
]]>Summer at Brentwood is located on the East Campus of Brentwood School at 100 S. Barrington Pl. The 30 acre campus offers state of the art facilities including technology integrated classrooms, a competition swimming pool, multiple athletic fields, and championship tennis courts. Our team of dedicated faculty, staff, coaches, and counselors are here to provide a memorable experience for your child.
This summer we are thrilled to be offering five new courses for credit in the Upper Division, four new courses in the Middle Division, and nine new classes in the Lower Division. All of our programs are available to the public and last summer we educated children from 62 different local and international schools.
We look forward to seeing you this summer! If you have any questions, please call the summer office at 310-873-1045.
Amanda Kelson
Summer at Brentwood, Director
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- Open to All Ability Levels
- Fundamental Skills Development
- Situational Drills
- Fitness Development
- Game Play
- Daily Video Breakdown and Instruction
- Lots of Fun!
Coach Bryan Cuthbert
cuttycuthbert@gmail.com
Bryan was an all-state lacrosse player and leading scorer at Delbarton High School (NJ). He was a member of the school’s 1st State Championship team in 1999 when they were ranked #7 nationally. He went on to play Division I lacrosse and ice hockey at the University of Delaware. Bryan has been coaching youth lacrosse for over 10 years. He coaches several all star teams in the Los Angeles area and helps run the Los Angeles Lacrosse League’s youth programs. He currently coaches lacrosse, cross country, and soccer at Brentwood School.
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Grades: 10 – 12
Students in this course will learn how to make a stained glass window from start to finish using the copper foil method. Pattern marking, glass cutting and soldering are all covered. Within limits, students may choose a variety of projects including windows, sun catchers, and boxes. Students will be responsible for buying their own materials.
Tuition: $950 (materials purchased by students are additional)
]]>Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Grade: 11
The U.S. History class fulfills the tasks and pursues the goals of a U.S. History survey course. This course endeavors to provide students with the ability to evaluate historical evidence, make comparative analysis, and to develop sound historical arguments based on the use of specific factual evidence. In addition, the course, through the incorporation of additional readings, is designed to provide students with the understanding of both the nation’s political history and its complex social history as well. This course fulfills Brentwood School’s junior history requirement as well as the California State requirement.
- Books, assignments, and other materials must be picked up prior to the beginning of the course. Students have a required assignment due on the first day.
Tuition: $1800 (books and field trip fees are additional)
]]>Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Grades: 10 – 12
This is a general chemistry course for a lab-science requirement. It focuses on the behavior of atoms, the behavior of substances in solution, the behavior of nuclear particles and the chemistry of carbon compounds. It emphasizes the modern concepts of the atom, periodic law, bonding, kinetic molecular theory, acids, bases and salts, chemical reactions and oxidation-reduction, with a variety of experiments done in the laboratory. Students will need a scientific calculator. (Note: This course does not fulfill the prerequisites for AP Chemistry. Brentwood students planning to take AP Chemistry must take a full year-long course of Chemistry or Honors Chemistry).
Tuition: $1800 (books and field trips fees are additional)
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Grades: 10 – 12
Biology is a general survey course that considers topics related to living systems from the simplest cells to the human animal. The student gains insight as to fundamental chemical processes, the role of the cell, the flow of energy through the environment, human physiology, basic genetics, a survey of microscopic life as well as botany and zoology and the interaction of life forms with their environment, and the process of natural selection. Laboratory exercises are used frequently to illustrate principles.
Tuition: $1800 (books and field trips fees are additional)
]]>Coach Bryan Weaver
bweaver@bwscampus.com
As a high school varsity Water Polo coach for 24 years, Coach Bryan Weaver has a very successful water polo career, amassing 18 league championships, coaching 70 All-CIF water polo players, developing seven NISCA High School All-Americans, and recording a 495-301 overall record. These accomplishments have brought recognition among the water polo community as he serves on the CIF Boys Water Polo Advisory Committee, a NISCA Western Zone Representative. Coach Weaver is a former member of the CIF Girls Water Polo Advisory Committee and President of the Southern California Water Polo Coaches Association. He founded USA Masters Water Polo in 1987 and is the current National Chairman. As a Masters player and coach, Coach Weaver has competed in five Masters World Championships, 17 Masters National Championships and earned 14 All-American honors.
Prerequisite: Swimmer must be able to swim a continuous 100 yards (4 lengths in the Brentwood pool).
Coach David Rountree
drountree@bwscampus.com
With over 17 years of experience, David Rountree has coached on all levels of competitive swimming from Club and YMCA to College and Masters and has further taught swim lessons to people ranging from newborns to adults 92 years old! He has been the Brentwood School Varsity Head Swim Coach for the past five years. His trademark in coaching is through working the technique and the fundamental side of the sport while ensuring a love for the sport. Before moving to California, David was the Head Swim Coach for the North Carolina State University Club for five years and has coached numerous Junior and Senior National Qualifying swimmers as well as two Olympic Trial Qualifiers under the age of 15! As a swimmer himself, David was a nationally ranked Olympic Trial Qualifier and has held numerous Collegiate School Records.
Coach Lee Herzog
lherzog@bwscampus.com
Lee M. Herzog, Psy.D., M.B.A. is a Psychologist in Private Practice in Los Angeles (Brentwood). He also is the Middle Division School Psychologist/Learning Specialist at Brentwood School as well as the Upper Division Sports Psychologist. Dr. Lee Herzog, brings his both experience and understanding of youth from a psychological perspective to lead the Brentwood Tennis Camps. He currently coaches both varsity girls and boys tennis teams for the high school and is also a psychoanalyst in training. Lee has been involved in tennis for over 40 years beginning as a competitive junior in the Intermountain region. He played college tennis at The University of Northern Colorado where he won the North Central Conference Championship for #1 Singles in Doubles in 1979-and 1980. He competed in the 1979 and 1980 NCAA Division II Nationals and reached the Round of 16 in 1980. He was ranked #1 in Men’s Singles 1981 in Colorado as well as #1 in Men’s Doubles. He also earned the number ranking in Men’s doubles in Intermountain, 1984. Lee earned an ATP ranking in 1981-82 of #785 in men’s singles while playing satellite segments at the time. Lee was the Director of Tennis at The Aspen Club from 1984-1989. His teaching and coaching experience included professional tennis players including Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, and Michael Joyce. Some of his coaching experience including International experiences at Wimbledon, Roland Garros, Japan, and Taiwan.
Coach Jeff Porter
jporter@bwscampus.com
Jeff Porter has led our volleyball camp program for over 20 years. He is both our girls and boys high school coach as well. Jeff has coached all levels, notably coaching many successful junior teams in club volleyball and earning 9 CIF championships in his years here at Brentwood. Jeff and his staff have years and years of experience with coaching kids, from the pure beginners the more advanced high school player.
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Coach John Pugliese
jpugliese@bwscampus.com
Session 2: June 28 – July 2
John Pugliese was named the Associate Athletic Director and Head Boys Basketball coach at Brentwood School on July 1, 2009. Prior to joining Brentwood School, he was the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Wagner College, a Division One school in Staten Island, NY. John spent multiple summers working collegiate and high school camps throughout the country. His passion for the game and love of teaching are his biggest reasons for coaching with Summer at Brentwood.
Coach Charles Solomon
chalesatcollect@aol.com
Session 4: July 12 – 16
Charles Solomon was named Head Girls Basketball Coach in May, 2010. Prior to Brentwood, he was the Assistant coach at Beverly Hills High School and Los Angeles Pierce College for the last 9 years. Charles has worked at numerous basketball camps around the Country. Last summer, he was director of BTI Basketball Boot Camp at UCLA for 3 weeks. His passion and desire to teach the game is the reason he is at Brentwood. Charles number one goal of all his players and campers is that they HAVE FUN!!
]]>Coach David Foote
dfoote@bwscampus.com
David began playing soccer at the age of six. A four time state champion in high school, he played competitively at the division I collegiate level for Davidson College in North Carolina. He started coaching while still in high school, helping his own high school coach with the younger school teams, as well as coaching a U-12 boys group. While playing in college, he coached a local club team. He has always balanced his teaching load with coaching soccer, and has coached both at the varsity and junior varsity level (as well as Brentwood’s first ever Lower Division 6th grade team), boys and girls. His Brentwood girl’s teams have had both league and CIF success, and many of his players have continued on to play collegiately. He has run the Brentwood summer soccer camp for the last five years, and before that worked camps for Davidson College, the Dallas Tornado (NASL), the Dallas Sidekicks (MISL), Durham Academy, and Duke University.
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